Pitt-Bradford Outlasts Behrend Wrestling; Newara Wins Again

ERIE, Pa. – The Pitt-Bradford Panthers wrestling team defeated Penn State Behrend 33-15 in dual-meet action on Wednesday night.

Final Score: Pitt-Bradford 33, Penn State Behrend 15
Location: Erie, Pa. | Junker Center  

Key Moments:

* Joe Newara (Harborcreek, PA/Harbor Creek) keeps the winning streak going at heavyweight
* Newara posted his ninth straight win and 11 pin of the season
* Newara only need one minute and three seconds to get Matthew Ristau to the ground for six points
* Cole Ruffo (Mercer, PA/Hickory) tallied his fourth win at 148
* Ruffo registered a 5-3 decision, with a takedown, two escapes and a stalling point over Elijah Hernandez
* Andrew Maser (Cranberry Township, PA/Harmony) collected six points by forfeit at 157 for the Lions
* Bradford was awarded 24 points by forfeit and got nine more points on a pin and a decision win

Pitt-Bradford 33, Penn State Behrend 15

125: No contest
133: Jestin Poruban (UPB) won by forfeit
141: Farhid Negahban (UPB) won by forfeit
149: Cole Ruffo (PSB) decision over Elijah Hernandez (UPB), 5-3
157: Andrew Maser (PSB) won by forfeit
165: Tyler Newton (UPB) pinned Brian Himes (PSB), 0:58
174: Victor Elias (UPB) won by forfeit
184: Nathan Powley (UPB) won by forfeit
197: Chase Proudfit (UPB) decision over Reno DiCesare (PSB), 8-2
285: Joe Newara (PSB) pinned Matthew Ristau (UPB), 1:03