By: By Bill Morgal, Sports Information Director
The Shippensburg University wrestling team opened its 2013-14 season with matchups against two strong Division I opponents, dropping a 42-3 decision to host Lock Haven and a 50-0 decision to Bucknell.
Shippensburg (0-2) got a victory at 125 pounds against Lock Haven from junior Dave Calambas, who posted a 6-4 victory. Freshman Evan Ramos dropped a 10-8 decision at 197 pounds against LHU's Phil Sprenkle, while senior heavyweight Jacob Nale dropped a 6-5 decision to Cody Mason.
The Bald Eagles recorded one pin, two technical falls and two major decisions while the Bison notched three pins and two major decisions. SU forfeited the 141- and 184-pound weight classes in both matches.
Shippensburg will compete in two weeks at the ESU Open.
Lock Haven 42, Shippensburg 3
149: R.J. Brydon (LHU) tech falls Karl Lightner (SHIP), 21-5 (2:24)
157: Dillon Gavlock (LHU) maj. dec. Mark Lentz (SHIP), 13-5
165: Elias Biddle (LHU) tech falls Colton Rebert (SHIP), 18-3 (4:58)
174: Dylan Caprio (LHU) pins Bobby Scheivert (SHIP), 5:43
184: Fred Garcia (LHU) wins by forfeit
197: Phil Sprenkle (LHU) dec. Evan Ramos (SHIP), 10-8
285: Cody Mason (LHU) dec. Jacob Nale (SHIP), 6-5
125: Dave Calambas (SHIP) dec. Ronnie Perry (Lock Haven), 6-4
133: Matt Bryer (LHU) maj. dec. Bryan Varra (SHIP), 19-6
141: Dan Neff (LHU) wins by forfeit
Bucknell 50, Shippensburg 0
149: Alex Pellicciotti (BU) pins Karl Lightner (SHIP), 4:26
157: Brenan McAllister (BU) dec. Mark Lentz (SHIP), 4-1
165: Rustin Barrick (BU) pins Brett Pastore (SHIP), 2:10
174: Stephen McPeek (BU) wins by forfeit
184: Tyler Greene (BU) wins by forfeit
197: Tyler Lyster (BU) maj. dec. Evan Ramos (SHIP), 12-0
285: #10 Joe Stolfi (BU) pins Dan Fultz (SHIP), 3:44
125: Grim Gonzalez (BU) dec. Dante Steffenino (SHIP), 10-3
133: Bob Hauser (BU) maj. dec. Bryan Varra (SHIP), 12-3
141: Victor Lopez (BU) wins by forfeit