Davidson, N.C. – The Sacred Heart University men's wrestling team returned to the mat this afternoon as the Pioneers fell to Davidson College in a dual match by a final score of 39-12. The Pioneers had three individuals - Jake Ice, Andrew Fallon, and Owen Ayotte - earn victories in their designated weight class.
 
Dual Match Score: Davidson 39, Sacred Heart 12
 
Notables:

• With today's win at 133 pounds, Fallon earned his seventh win of the season after defeating Davidson's John Hager by decision, 3-0.
• At 125 pounds, Ice collected his first win of 2023 as the junior won by a 5-0 decision against Enis Ljikovic.
• Ayotte also collected his first win of the winter campaign at 174 pounds, defeating Marc Koch by fall. 

Results:
184 – Wyatt Ferguson (DC) def. Hunter Perez (SHU) by Fall (4:49)
197 – Cameo Blankenship (DC) def. Jake Trovato (SHU) by Fall (6:18)
HWT – Jake Fernicola (DC) def. Marc Berisha (SHU) by Tech Fall, 17-2
125 – Jake Ice (SHU) def. Enis Ljikovic (DC) by Decision, 5-0
133 – Andrew Fallon (SHU) def. John Hager (DC) by Decision, 3-0
141 – Joshua Viarengo (DC) def. Sam Oakes (SHU) by Fall (3:38)
149 – Tyler-Xavier McKnight (DC) def. Mike McGhee (SHU) by Injury (0:55)
157 – Tanner Peake (DC) def. Brandon Teresa (SHU) by Major Decision, 8-0
165 – Bryce Sanderlin (DC) def. Michel Ritacco (SHU) by Fall (3:56)
174 – Owen Ayotte (SHU) def. Marc Koch (DC) by Fall (0:25)
 
Up Next:
The Pioneers return to the mat on Thursday, Dec. 21 against Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. The home opener is set for 4:00 PM at the Pitt Center.