At a glance
The Alfred State College wrestling team could not overcome four forfeits and fell 33-12 to Mercyhurst North East in a WNYAC dual match. The Pioneers fall to 1-5 on the season while the Saints improve to 5-5 on the season.
The Alfred State College wrestling team could not overcome four forfeits and fell 33-12 to Mercyhurst North East in a WNYAC dual match. The Pioneers fall to 1-5 on the season while the Saints improve to 5-5 on the season.
Mercyhurst North East got three straight forfeit victories to start the evening at 157, 165, and 174 to jump out to a 18-0 lead. Jordan Hughson (Holley) downed Nathan Kucnick 7-5 in overtime at 184 lbs. to make it 18-3. Another forfeit at 197 increased the Saints lead to 24-3.
Nick Maxworthy made it 27-3 with a 7-1 win in the heavyweight match. Greg Saumenig earned a 2nd period pin the 125 match to cap the scoring for the Saints.
Alfred took the final three matches of the night to close the gap to 33-12. Gallaway Longenecker (Manheim, PA) downed James Henderson 3-2 at 133 to improve to 14-2 on the season. Mike Gustafason (Warren Area) earned a 9-4 win over Matt Krysiak at 141 and Devin Hennessey (Bridgewataer-Raynham, MA) ended the evening with a 12-7 victory over Shaun Spath at 149.
| 157 lbs. | Tim Meahl (MNE) win via forfeit |
| 165 lbs. | Mike Wiseman (MNE) win via forfeit |
| 174 lbs. | Jeff Broduer (MNE) win via forfeit |
| 184 lbs. | Jordan Hughson (ASC) 7-5 OT decision over Nathan Kucnick |
| 194 lbs. | Shane Nolan (MNE) win via forfeit |
| 285 lbs. | Nick Maxworthy (MNE) 7-1 decision over Andy Wright |
| 125 lbs. | Greg Saumenig (MNE) pin Cory Merchant |
| 133 lbs. | Gallaway Longenecker (ASC) 3-2 decision over James Henderson |
| 141 lbs. | Mike Gustafason (ASC) 9-4 decision over Matt Krysiak |
| 149 lbs. | Devin Hennessey (ASC) 12-7 decision over Shaun Spath |
The Pioneers will travel to the Jamestown CC Open on Saturday before return home next Wednesday for another WNYAC dual match versus Niagara CCC.