ERIE, Pa. – The Penn State Behrend wrestling team travels to Williamsport, Pa. and Lycoming College to participate in the 2022 NCAA Southeast Regional, a two-day NCAA Championships qualifier at the Lamade Gym. Preliminary matches begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, while the championship rounds kick off at 9 a.m. on Saturday.
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Penn State Behrend News & Notes
* The Lions will have five wrestlers competing this weekend at a chance to advance to the NCAA Championships
* Senior Cole Ruffo (Mercer, PA/Hickory) and junior Brian Himes (Brookville, PA/Brookville) are making their
second appearance at Regionals
* Two years ago, Ruffo and Himes posted an 0-2 record at Regionals at the 149 and 184, respectively
* Last time out, Ruffo posted his first major decision of the season
* Joe Newara (Harborcreek, PA/Harbor Creek) enters with a 17-6 overall record at heavyweight
* Newara has won 11 of his last 12 bouts, pinning seven opponents
* Sophomore Reno DiCesare (McKees Rocks, PA/Montour) and freshman Andrew Maser (Cranberry Township,
PA/Harmony) will represent the Lions this weekend
* DiCesare will wrestle at 197, while Himes is competing at 165
* DiCesare ranks third on the team in wins, while Himes is fourth
Competing Teams
Alvernia, Averett, Delaware Valley, Ferrum, Gettysburg, Greensboro, King's (Pa.), Lycoming, Messiah
Penn State Behrend, Roanoke, Shenandoah, Southern Virginia, Stevens, Thiel, Washington & Lee, Washington & Jefferson, Waynesburg, Wilkes, York (Pa.)