DOYLESTOWN, Pa. – The Shippensburg University wrestling team came up on the wrong end of two dual matches Saturday after a 24-22 loss to Mercyhurst and a 50-0 defeat at the hands of host Delaware Valley at James Work Gymnasium.

In the first match with PSAC-foe Mercyhurst, Shippensburg (6-5) charged out of the gates to win the first three bouts. Sophomore Justin Morris jump-started the effort with a first-period pin of Mercyhurst's John Worthington. Freshman Simon Rice followed suit with a second period pin of his own at the 3:42 mark.

Redshirt senior Nate Nauroth, currently third in the East Region rankings, pushed the Red Raider lead to 15 with a decision win over Mercyhurst's Tony D'urso. The win takes Nauroth's season record to 9-3.

Mercyhurst (5-11) pulled within one point after receiving a forfeit win by region-best Josh Shields at 165 pounds.

Shippensburg again widened the gap with a major decision win by redshirt junior Chris Barrick. Barrick now holds a season record of 16-2 and sits third in the East Region rankings. Redshirt senior Jon Hade picked up a decision and helped lead the Red Raiders back to an eight-point advantage.

The lead, however, would not hold. Mercyhurst's Chris Nocchi scored a pin at 197 pounds and regionally-ranked Fred Hale secured the win for the Lakers with a major decision at 285 pounds.

Shippensburg dropped its second match to Division III powerhouse Delaware Valley 50-0. Ranked No. 5 in the most recent Division III poll, the Aggies (12-2) picked up bonus points in seven matches. Delaware Valley also scored a victory over Mercyhurst later in the day, 31-10.

The Shippensburg grapplers return to action on February 12 when they travel to Erie to square off with No. 8 Gannon. The match is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. from the Hammermill Center.

Mercyhurst 24, Shippensburg 22
125: Justin Morris (SU) pins John Worthington (MC), 2:53 [0-6]
133: Simon Rice (SU) pins David Bolger (MC), 3:42 [0-12]
141: Nate Nauroth (SU) dec. Tony D'Urso (MC), 8-3 [0-15]
149: Robert Blotzer (MC) dec. Devan Jones (SU), 5-2 [3-15]
157: Andy Lamancusa (MC) tech falls Bill Purvis (SU), 20-4 [8-15]
165: Jordan Shields (MC) wins via forfeit [14-15]
174: Chris Barrick (SU) maj. dec. Patrick Leahy (MC), 11-3 [14-19]
184: Jon Hade (SU) dec. Eric Lundgren (MC), 8-2 [14-22]
197: Chris Nocchi (MC) pins Keith Dahlheimer (SU), 4:55 [20-22]
285: Fred Hale (MC) maj. dec. Tyler Zittle (SU), 14-2 [24-22]

Delaware Valley 50, Shippensburg 0
125: Terrance Clendenin (DV) pins Justin Morris (SU), 2:18 [6-0]
133: Zac Haynes (DV) dec. Simon Rice (SU), 3-1 [9-0]
141: Dale Fava (DV) tech. falls Tom Wiechelt (SU), 18-3 [14-0]
149: Rob Fecanin (DV) wins via forfeit [20-0]
157: Jesse Harrington (DV) dec. Bill Purvis (SU), 4-1 [23-0]
165: Justin Barowski (DV) wins via forfeit [29-0]
174: Michael Chiappetta (DV) wins via forfeit [35-0]
184: Dan Daddino (DV) dec. Jon Hade (SU), 3-2 TB [38-0]
197: Martin Porter (DV) pins Keith Dahlheimer (SU), 2:10 [44-0]
285: Kyle Bilquist (DV) pins Tyler Zittle (SU), 1:45 [50-0]