Shippensburg, Pa. - The Millersville wrestlers took four of the first six bouts, but a pair of forfeits were too much to overcome as Shippensburg downed the visiting Marauders 27-12 Wednesday evening at Heiges Field House.
Shippensburg (5-0-1), the No. 16-ranked team in Division II, remained unbeaten with the win. It was just the second dual loss of the season for the Marauders as they fall to 5-2.
John Andel got things started at 125 pounds with a 5-3 decision over Justin Morris.
Sean Reed repeated the effort at 133 pounds with a 9-4 decision over Andrew Jones. #J.J. Lester#, recently moved up to 157 pounds, scored an 8-2 decision as well.
165 pounder
Jeremy Brooks boosted his overall record to 21-5 and stayed unbeaten in duals with an 8-2 decision over Jake Wilson. At 174 pounds,
Shane Smith suffered his first dual loss of the year, falling 3-1 to Chris Barrick.
The Marauders travel to Clarion Saturday for a tri-meet that includes Duquesne.
Shippensburg 27, Millersville 12
125:
John Andel (MU) dec. Justin Morris (SU), 5-3 (0-3)
133:
Sean Reed (MU) dec. Andrew Jones (SU), 9-4 (0-6)
141: Tom Wiechelt (SU) pins
Sean Andel (MU), 2:22 (6-6)
149: Nate Nauroth (SU) dec.
Mike Greck (MU), 5-2 (9-6)
157:
J.J. Lester (MU) dec. David Sunderland (SU), 3-2 (9-9)
165:
Jeremy Brooks (MU) dec. Jake Wilson (SU), 8-2 (9-12)
174: Chris Barrick (SU) dec.
Shane Smith (MU), 3-1 (12-12)
184: Jon Hade (SU) dec.
Jason Foor (MU), 8-4 (15-12)
197: Taylor Knight (SU) wins by forfeit (21-12)
285: Brandon Miller (SU) wins by forfeit (27-12)