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Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University Pioneers
Mike McGhee

Men's Wrestling Opens Season with Win over Presbyterian

The Pioneers defeated the Blue Hose, 32-11

11/3/2024 4:03:00 PM

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Sacred Heart University men's wrestling team opened the 2024-25 season on an exciting note, defeating Presbyterian College by a final score of 32-11 on Sunday afternoon.

Team Score:
Sacred Heart - 32
Presbyterian - 11

Dual Records:
Sacred Heart (1-0)
Presbyterian (0-1)

Of Note:

  • Sacred Heart got its revenge against Presbyterian, defeating them on their home turf this afternoon after falling last year to the Blue Hose, 29-21. 
  • The Pioneers jumped out to a commanding 12-0 lead following three straight wins by Felix Lettini at 157lbs, Mike McGhee at 165lbs, and Aidan Zarrella at 174lbs.
  • The Blue Hose tallied their first three points of the match at 197 pounds as Caleb Roe defeated Hunter Perez by decision, 9-4.
  • SHU then claimed the next four matches at 197lbs, 285 lbs, 125 lbs, and 133 lbs.
  • Presbyterian won the final two matches of the day by tech fall and decision.
  • Lettini, McGhee, Zarrella, Trovato, Brendan Gilchrist, Mike Manta, and Andrew Fallon have set the stage for a promising season, opening with a 1-0 record following today's wins. 

Individual Results:
157- Felix Lettini (SHU) def. Elijah Holiday (PC) by Tech Fall, 16-1 (6:32)
165- Mike McGhee (SHU) def. Joshua Roe (PC) by Decision, 9-6
174- Aidan Zarrella (SHU) def. Reed Douglass (PC) by Major Decision, 16-7
184- Caleb Roe (PC) def. Hunter Perez (SHU) by Decision, 9-4
197- Jake Trovato (SHU) def. Toler Hornick (PC) by Fall (0:31)
285- Brendan Gilchrist (SHU) def. Nathan Carnes (PC) by Fall (5:22)
125- Mikey Manta (SHU) def. Brayden Adams (PC) by Decision, 11-4
133- Andrew Fallon (SHU) def. TJ Rodier (PC) by Tech Fall, 18-3 (3:27)
141- Trent Donahue (PC) def. Jake Ice (SHU) by Tech Fall, 15-0 (6:31)
149- Ryan Luna (PC) def. Vincent Milazzo (SHU) by Decision, 4-3
Extra:
Reed Douglass (PC) def. Owen Ayotte (SHU) by TF, 20-5 (5:51)

Up Next:
The Pioneers return to the mat next Saturday, Nov. 9th, when they compete in the Journey Duals in Bethlehem, Pa. The two-day event starts at 9AM. 

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