EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. – The Shippensburg University wrestling squad nearly rallied from an 18-point deficit on Thursday night from Koehler Fieldhouse before dropping a 22-18 decision to East Stroudsburg.

Sophomore Devan Jones and junior James Reilley each won decisions at 149 and 157 pounds respectively while Wes Heavener made his Raider debut and earned a victory by medical forfeit at 133 pounds.

SU wrestled tough, but dropped four matches to wrestlers that are ranked sixth or higher in the regional rankings for their respective weight classes.

On Saturday, Shippensburg will travel to York for a 12 p.m. dual meet with the Spartans.

East Stroudsburg 22, Shippensburg 18
165: Thad Frick (ESU) dec. Nate Reese (SU), 5-3
174: Jeff Jacobs (ESU) dec. Zach Hogentogler (SU), 9-3
184: James Gonzalez (ESU) dec. Tyler Zittle (SU), 8-2
197: Ed Ebewo (ESU) pins Joshua Lang (SU), 0:45
285: Will Weaver (ESU) dec. Dan Estricher (SU), 3-1
125: Chris Kochinsky (SU) wins by forfeit
133: Wes Heavener (SU) med forfeits Jordan Toledo (ESU)
141: Adam Hluschak (ESU) maj. dec. Simon Rice (SU), 13-1
149: Devan Jones (SU) dec. Luke Grassi (ESU), 2-1
157: James Reilley (SU) dec. Jesse Dunn (ESU), 8-6

Records
Shippensburg: 3-9-1
East Stroudsburg: 6-9