BROOKVILLE, N.Y. - The LIU wrestling team hosted its first dual match of the season Wednesday night at the Pratt Recreation Center, taking on Bloomsburg University. The Sharks would rally in the higher weight classes to win four matches, but the Huskies took the team win, 24-13.

SHARK BITES

• Freshman James Johnston had the first LIU win of the night at 165, beating Cody Harrison, 6-4 to get the Sharks on the board.
• Senior Ryan Ferro followed that with a major decision win at 174, beating Matt Benedetti, 12-4 to get big points for LIU.
• LIU had two thrilling wins at 184 and 197, as both James Langan and Nunzio Crowley eeked out 2-1 victories in the late periods.
• Up next, the Sharks head to the Wilkes Open, Wednesday, December 22.

LIU Sharks vs. Bloomsburg Huskies                                         
125: Bronson Garber (BLOOM) def. Robbie Sagaris (LIU), dec. 6-5                
133:. Cole Rhone (BLOOM) def. Bryce Cockrell (LIU), tech fall, 19-1                 
141: Josh Mason (BLOOM) def. Chris Gomez  (LIU), fall (1:43)               
149: Cade Balestrini (BLOOM) def.  Drew Witham (LIU), dec. 4-0            
157: Alex Carida (BLOOM) def. Rhise Royster (LIU), maj. dec. 11-2           
165: James Johnston (LIU) def. Cody Harrrison (BLOOM), dec. 6-4             
174: Ryan Ferro (LIU) def. Matt Benedetti (BLOOM), maj. dec.12-4          
184: James Langan (LIU) def. Buridano Stolfi (BLOOM), dec. 2-1                     
197: Nunzio Crowley (LIU) def. David Tuttle (BLOOM), dec. 2-1                       
285: Shane Noonan (BLOOM) def. Tim Nagosky (LIU), dec. 3-2                  
 
FINAL:  Bloomsburg 24, LIU 13