Mercyhurst University Athletics

2009-10:  Recorded an 11-19 mark as a junior while splitting time in the Lakers’ lineup… went 5-8 in dual meets while posting a 6-11 record in tournament action… six of his victories came via bonus points with three major decisions, two pins and a technical fall… had a fourth-place showing at the Mount Union Open with a 3-2 record… also went 3-1 in the Super Region I Duals to close out the season on a hot streak, winning six of his last nine matches.

2008-09: Wrestled all but one match at 141, recording an overall mark of 12-23…took fifth-place at the Mount Union Open where he went 3-2, including two major decisions… broke the single-season mark for escapes with 88, giving him sole possession of sixth-place all-time with 155… he now owns the top two single-season marks after finishing with 67 in his rookie year… won two matches by fall… eight tournament wins was the seventh-best total on team.

2007-08: Became team's regular 133-pounder early in the season...Posted a 9-23 mark on the season...Won first career match by 9-0 major decision at the National Catholic Invitational...Earned six dual wins and three wins in tournament action...Placed fourth at the Simonson Invitational with a 2-2 mark...Totaled two major decisions.

High School: Participated in cross country, track and wrestling...Helped team capture state championship in 2006...Finished state runner-up in 2004 and 2007...Named all-conference and was a two-time county champion...Finished state runner-up once...Also placed seventh and eighth during career...Posted a career record of 170-41...Was a member of the National Honors Society...Graduated magna cum laude.

Personal: Born July 7, 1989...Son of Leonard and Judith Pitcel...Majoring in biology.