Mountain Cat Wrestlers Post 2-1 Record at Clarion Duals

12/18/2005

In round two, Pitt Johnstown clawed its way to a 7-3 lead after three bouts, but was unable to hold the lead and suffered a 19-14 loss to Kent State (OH) University. Sophomore Eric Svec (149 lbs.) (Grensburg, Pa.) opened the match with a 16-3 major decision over Kyle Chonko, but Kent State earned a decision victory at 157 lbs. to close the lead to 4-3. Pitt Johnstown regained the lead, 7-3 with a 6-5 win by Miles at 165 lbs. However, Kent State won the next five bouts to take a 19-7 lead. With just two matches remaining, the Mountain Cats needed to make up 12 team points. Sophomore Brandon Reasy (133 lbs.) (New Enterprise, Pa.) picked up a 4-3 victory over Drew Opfar, and Benton (141 lbs.) won a 12-4 major decision over Drew Lashaway, but it was not enough, as Pitt Johnstown came up five points shy.

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