ERIE, Pa. – The Penn State Behrend wrestling team will travel to Alfred State to face the Pioneers and Pitt-Bradford in an Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) tri-meet on Saturday.
Schedule/Coverage
Saturday, January 8 – Behrend vs. Pitt-Bradford, 1 p.m. (Video)
Saturday, January 8 – Behrend vs. Alfred State, 2 p.m. (Video)
Penn State Behrend News & Notes
* The Lions are looking for their first dual-meet win of the season
* Nearly a month ago, Behrend fell to Oswego 45-6 in its home opener
* Heavyweight Joe Newara (Harborcreek, PA/Harbor Creek) earned the six points for the Lions
* Newara registered his 10th fall of the season, pinning Anthony Vasquez in 5:36
* Newara leads the team with a 12-5 record
Alfred State News & Notes
* The Pioneers are 6-3 in dual-meet action this season
* Last time out on December 11, Alfred State defeated Ulster CC and Keystone while falling to Lycoming
* Before the holidays, Mike Galton was named ECWC Wrestler of the Week
* Galton pinned Justin Santiago (Keystone) and earned a 19-3 tech fall over Hunter Charles (Lycoming) to improve to 16-6 on the year
Pitt-Bradford News & Notes
* The Panthers are in search for their first dual-meet win
* Last time out, Pitt-Bradford placed 16th at the RIT Invitational on December 4
* Victor Elias picked up a pair of wins at RIT in the 174-weight class
Behrend Lineup
125 - Mitchell Headley
133 - N/A
141 - N/A
149 - Andrew Maser/Cole Ruffo
157 - Tyler Speraw
165 - Brian Himes
174 - Dylan Barber
184 - Reno DiCesare
197 – N/A
285 – Brandon Weiscopf