Mountain Cat Wrestlers Post 2-1 Record at Clarion Duals

12/18/2005

Head Coach Pat Pecora and the #3-ranked Mountain Cat wrestling team finished the first semester in fine fashion by posting a 2-1 record against three Division I teams at Sunday's 2005 Clarion University Duals. Pitt Johnstown defeated Clarion and Lock Haven University, but suffered a loss to Kent State (OH) University. Senior Thad Benton (141 lbs.) (Claysburg, Pa.) and sophomore Albert Miles (165 lbs.) (Canonsburg, Pa.) were both 3-0. The Mountain Cats are now 10-2, including an 8-2 record against Division I teams.
The Mountain Cats ended the day with a come-from-behind, 24-15, victory over Lock Haven University. Pitt Johnstown fell behind 6-0 after the 149 and 157-lb. bouts. Miles got Pitt Johnstown back into the match when he completed his perfect day with a 4-1 win over Rory McCoy at 165 lbs. Lock Haven increased the lead to 12-3 with two more decision wins. However, the Mountain Cats roared back. Fowler (197 lbs.) won 3-2, before red-shirt freshman heavyweight Jon Neese (Chambersville, Pa.) tied the score with a fall over Tim Myers at 1:28. Lock Haven briefly regained the lead, 15-12, after Obe Blanc defeated Ryon Mazzocco (125 lbs.) (Cresson, Pa.), 12-6, but Pitt Johnstown finished strong with a pair of falls. Reasy pinned Casey Moore at :41 and Benton followed with his second fall of the day. This time, Benton pinned Shane Hyman at 2:41 to secure the victory.
Pitt Johnstown will break for the holiday season before starting the second semester at home against Kutztown University on Friday, January 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sports Center.

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