Bloomsburg University of Pennslyvania Bloomsburg, PA
Bloomsburg Wrestling Closes Out Regular Season with Win
LOCK HAVEN-The Bloomsburg University wrestling team ended its regular season with a 22-15 win over Lock Haven on Friday night.
The Huskies dropped two of the first three matches of the evening to fall behind 9-3 with Jason Guffey (Muncy/Warrior Run) picking up Bloomsburg's first win by an 8-7 score. Bloomsburg began its comeback when Frank Hickman (Castle Hayne, NC/E.L. Haney) posted a 6-3 win at 149 pounds followed by a 22-8 win for ninth-ranked Matt Moley (Phoenixville/Spring-Ford) at 157 pounds putting the Huskies on top 10-9.
At 165 pounds 11th-ranked Rick Schmelyun (New Oxford/Bermudian Springs) earned a win by fall in just 1:18. Schemelyun opened the match with a takedown and quickly worked the move into a pin. For Schmelyun it was the fourth straight match without allowing his an opponent a point.
Bloomsburg's Nate Graham (Selkirk, NY/Ravena) won 5-3 at 174 pounds to make it 19-9 with three bouts remaining. Lock Haven won by decision at 184 before the Huskies Brian Shaw (Holidaysburg/Holidaysburg) won 5-2 at 197 pounds for a 22-12 lead. Lock Haven closed out the night with a win at 285 pounds giving the Huskies a 22-15 win.
The Huskies end the year with a record of 10-8, 2-4 in the EWL, while Lock Haven falls to 2-8, 1-4 in the EWL.
Bloomsburg 22, Lock Haven 15
Records:
LHU 2-8, 1-4 EWL
Bloomsburg 10-8, 2-4 EWL
Bout-by-Bout Results:
125: Nick Hyatt (LHU) maj dec. James Bak (BU) 16-2 (RT 2:54)
133: Jason Guffey (BU) dec. #20 John Trumbetti (LHU) 8-7
141: Owen Wilkinson (LHU) tech. fall Ian De Sol (BU) 17-1 (4:52)
149: Frank Hickman (BU) dec. Zach Kell (LHU) 6-3 RT 2:41
157: #9 Matt Moley (BU) maj. dec. Seth Creasy (LHU) 22-8 4:32
165: #11 Rick Schmelyun (BU) pin Kevin Dufresne (LHU) 1:18
174: Nate Graham (BU) dec. Derek Caldwell (LHU) 5-3
184: Jeremie Cook (LHU) dec. Derek Coffey (BU) 5-2
197: Brian Shaw (BU) dec. Harry Turner (LHU) 5-2
HWT: Dan Craig (LHU) dec. Zac Walsh (BU) 3-2
Bloomsburg University Wrestling Team Loses to Clarion
BLOOMSBURG-The Bloomsburg University wrestling team lost to Clarion University by a score of 22-17 on Friday in an Eastern Wrestling League matchup.
After Bloomsburg fell behind 13-3 through four matches, the Huskies rallied with a wins by Matt Moley (Phoenixville/Spring-Ford) (decision) at 157; Rick Schmelyun (New Oxford/Bermudian Springs) (technical fall) at 165; and Nate Graham (Selkirk, NY/Ravena) (fall) at 174 pounds to grab a 17-13 lead.
The Golden Eagles, though, would rally and posted wins in the final three matches to score a 22-17 win. The evening came down to a battle of the heavyweights and Clarion's Quintas McCorkle scored a 2-1 win, getting the go-ahead point on a stalling call against Bloomsburg's Zac Walsh (Denville, NJ/Morris Knolls).
The Huskies fall to 8-7, 0-3 in the EWL, with the loss and will host Cleveland State on Sunday at 1 p.m.
BOUT BY BOUT
125--Clarion's Joe Waltko took a 4-0 lead after one period over Bloomsburg's James Bak with a takedown and a two-point near fall. Waltko started the second period with an escape, then scored a another takedown before getting Bak on his back and scoring a win by fall.
133--Bloomsburg's Jason Guffey scored a first period takedown on Clarion's Jay Ivanco to lead 2-0 after three minutes. In the second Guffey scored a reversal before Ivanco escaped to make it 4-2 after two periods. There was no scoring in the third period with Guffey earning a 5-2 win with riding time.
141--Clarion's Greg Lewis led 2-0 after one period on Bloomsburg's Ian Desole by scoring a takedown midway through the period. Lewis started the second with a three-point near fall and added a point for stalling by Desole to lead 6-0 heading to the final period. In the third period Lewis scored two takedowns to one for Desole to win by a score of 12-2.
149--There was no scoring in the first period between Bloomsburg's Josh Roosa and Clarion's James Fleming. In the second Roosa scored a takedown 30 seconds in to lead 2-0. Fleming scored a reversal to tie the score at 2-2 through two periods. Fleming chose down to start the third and escaped to lead 3-2. Fleming then held off Roosa the rest of the match to win 3-2.
157--In a battle of ranked wrestlers there was no first period scoring between Bloomsburg's Matt Moley and Clarion's Hadley Harrison. Moley started the second with an escape for the only scoring of the period. Moley started the third on top and scored a two-point near fall to lead 3-0 then worked a three-point near fall to go up 6-0. Harrison escaped with one second left and with riding time Moley posted a 7-1 win.
165--Bloomsburg's Rick Schmelyun scored a quick takedown against Clarion's Nick Milano to lead 2-0 just seconds into the match. Later Schmelyun scored two, three-point near falls and a three-point near fall and one point for stalling by Milano for a 10-0 lead after one period. Schmleyun scored two more near falls in the second period and with riding time won by technical fall, 18-0.
174--Bloomsburg's Nate Graham opened his match with Steven Cressley of Clarion with a takedown. Cressley worked an escape with 1:10 left in the first before Graham got another takedown with less than 30 seconds left in the first to lead 4-1 after one period. Graham escaped to start the second, then scored another takedown to lead 7-1 midway through the period. Graham then put Cressley on his back and finally worked the win by fall in 4:45.
184--Clarion's Clint Podish scored the first points in the match-up with Bloomsburg's Derek Coffey with a takedown and led 2-0 after one period. Coffey then worked an escape midway through the second period to pull to within 2-1 before Podish scored a takedown with less than 10 seconds remaining in the period. In the third Coffey was riding Podish, when Podish scored a reversal and won 6-1.
197--Clarion's Alex Thomas jumped out to 4-0 lead over Bloomsburg's Brian Shaw after one period. There was no scoring in the second period. In the third Thomas worked an escape to lead 5-0 before Shaw got a point for stalling on Thomas. The final was 6-1 Walsh.
285--With the match in the hands of the heavyweights, Bloomsburg's Zac Walsh and Clarion's Quintas McCorkle battled through a scoreless first period. In the second period Walsh started with an escape to get the first point of the match for the only score of the frame. McCorkle took down to start the third and worked an escape 15 seconds in to tie the score. Later in the period, McCorkle was awarded a point for stalling by Walsh and led 2-1 with a minute to go. Neither wrestler scored the rest of the way and McCorkle scored a 2-1 victory.
Clarion 22, Bloomsburg 17
125-Joe Waltko (CU) WBF over James Bak (BU), 3:27
133-Jason Guffey (BU) dec. Jay Ivanco (CU), 5-2
141-Greg Lewis (CU) maj. dec. Ian Desole (BU), 12-2
149-James Fleming (CU) dec. Josh Roosa (BU), 3-2
157-#8 Matt Moley (BU) dec. #19 Hadley Harrison (CU), 7-1
165-# 12 Rick Schmelyun (BU) WTF over Nick Milano (CU), 18-0
174-Nate Graham (BU) WBF over Steven Cressley (CU), 4:45
184-Clint Podish (CU) dec. Derek Coffey (BU), 6-1
197-Alex Thomas (CU) dec. Brian Shaw (BU), 6-1
285-Quintas McCorkle (CU) dec. Zac Walsh (BU), 2-1
Bloomsburg Wrestling Team Falls Short Against West Virginia
MORGANTOWN, WV-The Bloomsburg University wrestling team lost to West Virginia University on Sunday night by a score of 21-18.
After falling behind 12-0 after the first three matches, the Huskies began their comeback with a 7-6 win by Josh Roosa (Mountain Top/Crestwood) in overtime. All-American Matt Moley (Phoenixville/Spring-Ford) then scored a win at 157 pounds by fall in 6:32 to make it a 12-9 match.
Bloomsburg's Rick Schmelyun (New Oxford/Bermudian Springs) then tied the match at 12-12 with an 11-7 win before Nate Graham (Selkirk, NY/Ravena) put the Huskies on top for the first time with a 4-3 win by decision at 174 pounds for a 15-12 lead. Derek Coffey (Lewisburg/Lewisburg) continued the run of victories for the Huskies with a win a 9-3 victory giving Bloomsburg an 18-12 lead with two matches left.
At 197 pounds West Virginia pulled out a 3-1 victory to get within 18-15 before getting a win by fall at 285 to score the 21-18 victory.
Bloomsburg goes to 8-6 on the season and will host Clarion on Friday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m.
1/24/2010
West Virginia - 21
Bloomsburg - 18
Individual Matches
Wt Winning Wrestler (School) WinType Losing Wrestler (School) Score
125 Shane Young (WVU) FALL James Bak (BU) (1:47)
133 Colin Johnston (WVU ) DEC Dan Gaylord (BU) 8 - 3
141 Anthony Curcio (WVU ) DEC Jason Guffey (BU ) 7 - 5
149 Josh Roosa (Bloomsburg ) TB-2 Mike Rowe (WVU ) 7 - 6
157 Matt Moley (BU ) FALL Kyle Eason (WVU ) 6:32
165 Rick Schmelyun (BU) DEC Donald Jones (WVU ) 11 - 7
174 Nathan Graham (BU) DEC Matt Weston (WVU ) 4 - 3
184 Derek Coffey (BU) DEC Robert DeSano (WVU ) 9 - 3
197 Kyle Rooney (WVU ) DEC Brian Shaw (BU) 3 - 1
285 Brandon Williamson (WVU) FALL Zachary Walsh (BU) (1:43)
Bloomsburg Wrestling Drops Pair at NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals
CEDAR FALLS, IA-The Bloomsburg University wrestling team dropped both its matches on Saturday at the NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, IA. The Huskies lost to second ranked Iowa State 38-7 and 22-16 to the University of Northern Iowa and were eliminated from the event.
The Huskies opened the day taking on second ranked Iowa State. The Cyclones won the first four bouts of the day before Bloomsburg's two-time All-American Matt Moley (Phoenixville/Spring-Ford) won by major decision to make it 19-4. One of the four wins for Iowa State was in overtime as the Huskies' Josh Roosa (Mountain Top/Crestwood) lost 7-5 in overtime at 149 pounds. The Huskies other win of the match came at 174 pounds where Nate Graham (Selkirk, NY/Ravena) beat Chris Spangler by a 3-2 score.
Against Northern Iowa the Huskies got a win by fall from Jason Guffey (Muncy/Warrior Run) at 133 pounds to take a 6-3 lead. After the Panthers took the next two matches, one by major decision, the host team held a 10-6 lead. Bloomsburg though got a major decision victory by Moley and a win by fall in just 39 seconds from Rick Schmelyun (New Oxford/Bermudian Springs) to lead 16-10 with four bouts remaining.
Northern Iowa picked up a win by a 7-6 score at 174 pounds to make it 16-13, then tied the score with a win at 184 before winning at 197 and 285 to post the 22-16 victory.
Bloomsburg falls to 8-4 on the year and will host the University of Pittsburgh on Sunday, Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. at the Nelson Field House.
#2 Iowa State 38, Bloomsburg 7
125--Andrew Long (ISU) WBF James Bak (BU), 5:41
133--Nicholas Fanthorpe (ISU) maj. dec. Jason Guffey (BU), 16-4
141--Dalton Jensen (ISU) WBF Joe McAuley (BU), 3:53
149--Mitch Mueller (ISU) dec. Josh Roosa (BU, 7-5, SV
157--Matt Moley (BU) maj. dec. Nathanael Carr (ISU), 17-6
165--Jonathan Reader (ISU) WBF Rick Schmelyun, 0:48
174--Nate Graham (BU) dec. Christopher Spangler, 3-2
184--Jerome Ward (ISU) maj. dec.Derek Coffey, 13-3
197--Jake Varner (ISU) WBF Brian Shaw, 1:30
285--Kyle Simonson (ISU) dec. Zac Walsh, 6-2
Northern Iowa 22, Bloomsburg 16
125-- Terrance Young (UNI) dec. James Bak (BU), 10-4
133 --Jason Guffey (BU) WBF Joey Lazor (UNI), 4:01
141--Alec Hoffman (UNI) dec. Joe McAuley (BU), 5 - 3
149--Brett Robbins (UNI) maj dec. Josh Roosa (BU), 17-6
157--Matt Moley (BU) maj. dec. Tyson Reiner (UNI), 16-4
165--Rick Schmelyun (BU) WBF David Bonin (UNI), 0:39
174--Jarion Beets (UNI) dec. Nate Graham (BU), 7 - 6
184--Andy O'Loughlin (UNI) dec. Derek Coffey (BU), 4 - 1
197-- Dustin Bauman (UNI) dec. Brian Shaw (BU), 2 - 0
285-- Christian Brantley (UNI) dec. Zachary Walsh (BU), 8 - 4
Bloomsburg Wrestler Rick Schmelyun Named PSAC Wrestler of the Week
BLOOMSBURG-Bloomsburg University wrestler Rick Schmelyun (New Oxford/Bermudian Springs) has been named the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Wrestler of the Week for the period ending Jan. 3.
Last week Schmelyun went 4-1 against some of the nation's top competition at the Southern Scuffle in Greensboro, N.C. His only blemish came in the finals when he lost a 6-1 decision to Dustin Schlatter of Minnesota, ranked No. 4 in the 165 lb weight class by Intermat.
Perhaps his most impressive win, Schmelyun picked up a 15-2 major decision over Edinboro's Jarrod King, the defending NCAA Champion, who had beaten Schmelyun, 4-0, at the PSAC Championships earlier this season. Schmeylun, who is now ranked No. 11 by Intermat, downed the top-seeded King in the semifinals, handing him his first loss of the season.
In the quarterfinals Schmelyun downed No. 13 Paul Young of Indiana by a 12-2 count to claim another major decision. The Husky opened the tournament with a pair of wins by technical fall. Schmelyun's runner-up effort moved him to 19-5 on the season.
Bloomsburg, 8-2, travels to Cedar Falls, Iowa this weekend to take part in the NWCA National Duals. The Huskies will face No. 2 ranked Iowa State on Saturday in an opening round match.Bloomsburg Wrestling Roles Past Sacred Heart on Tuesday Night
BLOOMSBURG, PA-The Bloomsburg University wrestling team beat Sacred Heart University by a score of 41-6 on Tuesday night at the Nelson Field House.
The Huskies dominated the meet getting three wins by fall, one by technical fall and two by forfeit.
Earning wins by fall were Joe McAuley (Dunellen, NJ/Bishop Ahr) at 141 pounds, Mike Dessino (Middlesex, NJ/Middlesex) at 174 and Nate Graham (Selkirk, NY/Ravena) at 184.
The Huskies go to 8-2 with the win and will wrestle this weekend in the NWCA National Duals at the University of Northern Iowa. The Huskies will face number two ranked Iowa State in the opening round on Saturday.
Match by Match
125-James Bak of Bloomsburg won by forfeit.
133-Bloomsburg's Jason Guffey led 6-2 after one period against Michael Impellizeri on the strength of three takedowns. In the second period Guffey picked up three more takedowns to lead 13-4 after two periods and closed out the win by technical fall with three third period takedowns to win 22-6.
141-Bloomsburg's Joe McAuley dominated from the start and scored a quick takedown to get Anthony Ricco of Sacred Heart on his back. McAuley then scored a win by fall in just 1:06.
149-Bloomsburg's Josh Roosa won by forfeit.
157-In the match between the Huskies Bryce Busler and the Pioneers Anthony Priore the pair were tied 1-1 after two periods. Busler nearly won the match at the end of regulation, but his attempt for a takedown was out of bounds. In overtime Priore did not allow Busler to escape in the first 30 second period, then, won the bout with an escape in the second 30-second period.
165-Sacred Heart's Jonathon Rizzitello opened the match with a takedown. BU's Josh Veltre then escaped to make it 2-1 after one period. Rizzitello started on bottom to begin the second period and scored an escape and takedown to go up 5-1 before a Veltre escape made it 5-2 after two periods. In the third Veltre escaped to start the period to make it 5-3. Several Veltre scoring attempts were denied by Rizzitello and the match ended 5-3.
174-Bloomsburg's Mike Dessino and Sacred Heart's Michael Hartman were tied a 2-2 after one period. Hartman opened with a takedown with Dessino scoring a reversal to knot the score heading to period two. Dessino started the second period with an escape before Hartman came back with a takedown. Dessino then scored a reversal and quickly got Hartman on his back. On his way to back points, Dessino scored the fall with 20 seconds left in the period.
184-Nate Graham was little time in taking control scoring a takedown in the opening 15 seconds of the match with Sam Sheppard. Graham then got Sheppard on his back and scored the pin in just 45 seconds.
197-Bloomsburg's Brian Shaw led 2-1 after one period getting a first period takedown followed by an escape from the Pioneers Ricky Eichenlaub. In the second period Shaw got an escape and takedown to lead 5-3 going to the third period. There was no scoring in the third period.
285-There was no scoring in the first or second periods between the Huskies Zac Walsh and the Pioneers Paul Schweighardt. Walsh escaped to start the third to lead 1-0. Walsh then went on to the win 2-0 getting a point for riding time.
Wt.-Results Tm Scr
125-James Bak (BU) wins by forfeit 6-0
133-Jason Guffey (BU) WTF over Michael Impellizeri, 21-6, 6:24 11-0
141-Joe McAuley (BU) WBF over Anthony Ricco, 1:06 17-0
149-Josh Roosa (BU) won by forfeit 23-0
157-Anthony Priore (SH) dec. Bryce Busler, 3-1, OT 23-3
165-Jonathon Rizzitello (SH) dec. Josh Veltre, 5-3 23-6
174-Mike Dessino (BU) WBF Michael Hartman, 4:40 29-6
184-Nate Graham (BU) WBF Sam Sheppard, 0:45, 35-6
197-Brian Shaw (BU) dec. Ricky Eichenlaub, 5-3 38-6
285-Zac Walsh (BU) dec. Paul Schweighardt, 2-0 41-6
Bloomsburg Wrestler Rick Schmelyun Takes Second at Southern Scuffle
GREENSBORO, NC—Bloomsburg University wrestler Rick Schmelyun (New Oxford/Bermudian Springs) took second place at 165 pounds to help lead the Huskies to an eighth place finish at the 2009 Southern Scuffle Tournament in Greensboro, NC.
The Huskies totaled 74 points with Cornell University winning the team title with 164 points.
Schmelyun, ranked 18th at 165 pounds, started off the day by beating 13th-ranked Paul Young of Indiana by major decision, 12-2, in the quarterfinals. In the semi-finals Schmelyun faced off against EWL-rival Jarrod King of Edinboro, ranked number two in the country, who beat the Huskies senior 4-0 at the PSAC championships earlier this month. However, this time out Schmelyun went on to completely dominate King by a score of 15-2 to reach the finals.
In the finals Schmelyun faced off against the top ranked 165 pounder in the country, Dustin Schlatter of Minnesota, and lost by a score of 6-1. Schlatter had two takedowns, an escape and picked up a point for riding time to earn the win.
At 157 pounds Matt Moley (Phoenixville/Spring Ford) finished fourth for the Huskies. Moley, the two-time All-American, started the day with a 3-1 loss to 10th-ranked Kurt Kinser of Indiana. Dropping down to the consolation round Moley came back and beat 18th-ranked Dan Gonsor of Virginia by a score of 7-5 in the semi-final round. In the consolation final Moley lost to Bryce Saddonis, ranked 16th in the country, by a score of 8-1.
Taking sixth place for the Huskies at 149 pounds was Frank Hickman (Castle Hayne, NC/E. L. Laney). The red-shirt freshman worked his back through the consolation bracket to earn a spot on the podium.
The Huskies will make their first home appearance of the season on Tuesday, Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. taking on Sacred Heart University at the Nelson Field House.
Bloomsburg University Wrestlers Ranked
BLOOMSBURG—Several Bloomsburg University wrestlers are ranked among the nation’s best in the latest rankings for NCAA Division I wrestling.
According to Intermat senior Matt Moley (Phoenixville/Spring-Ford) is ranked third at 157 pounds, while senior Rick Schmelyun (New Oxford/Bermudian Springs) is ranked 18th at 165. New to the Intermat rankings this week is red-shirt freshman Josh Roosa (Mountain Top/Crestwood) who debuts at number 17 at 149 pounds.
According to D1CollegeWrestling.net Moley is third, Schmelyun number 24 and Roosa 21st in the country, while in the Wrestling Report weekly rankings Moley is third, Schmelyun 22nd, Roosa 18th and Nate Graham (Selkirk, NY/Ravena) 28th at 174 pounds.
As the Huskies hit the midway portion of their schedule Moley is 10-1 on the season, while Schmelyun is 15-4, Roosa 13-4 and Graham 15-4. Bloomsburg will return to action next week in Greensboro, NC at the Southern Scuffle on Dec. 29-30.
Bloomsburg University Wrestling Sweeps Three Matches at Buffalo
BUFFALO, NY— The Bloomsburg University wrestling team swept three matches on Sunday at the University at Buffalo Duals. The Huskies beat Findlay, 33-6; Niagara County Community College, 45-5; and Buffalo by a 21-16 score.
In the match with Findlay the Huskies picked up wins in eight of the 10 bouts with 19th-ranked Rick Schmelyun (New Oxford/Bermudian Springs) winning by fall at 165 and fourth-ranked Matt Moley (Phoenixville/Spring-Ford) at 157 winning by technical fall. In addition, Jason Guffey (Muncy/Warrior Run) at 125 and Josh Roosa (Mountain Top/Crestwood) at 149 both won by major decision.
In the match with Niagara Community College the Huskies won nine of the 10 bouts with four of the nine wins by fall. Niagara was penalized one team point for unsportsmanlike conduct.
The final match of the day was against Buffalo. The Huskies opened the match with Guffey posting an 8-2 victory at 125. Buffalo the posted wins at 133 and 141 to grab a 10-3 lead.
Bloomsburg then rallied starting with Roosa at 149 who beat 19th-ranked Desi Green by a 3-2 score. Moley then followed with a 7-2 win at 157 to make it a 10-9 match with five bouts to go.
Schmelyun put the Huskies on top by getting his second pin of the day at 165, followed by Nate Graham (Selkirk, NY/Ravena) winning by decision at 174 for an 18-10 Bloomsburg lead. The Bulls would come back and take the next two bouts to make it an 18-16 score going to the final match.
At heavyweight Zac Walsh (Denville, NJ/Morris Knolls) earned an 8-4 victory to give the Huskies their seventh victory against just two losses.
Bloomsburg 33, Findlay 6
125: Jason Guffey (BU), maj. dec., Nicholas Wiesjahn (UF), 10-0.
133: Jeremiah Biddle (BU), tech fall, Jan Ulsinski (UF), 34-19 (7:00) .
141: Josh Falk (UF) dec., Dan Gaylord (BU), 6-1 .
149: Josh Roosa (BU) maj. dec.,Jeremy Espinoza (UF), 11-2.
157: #4 Matt Moley (BU) tech fall, Michael Lybarger (UF), 17-2 (7:00).
165: #19 Rick Schmelyun (BU) fall, Kris Bowser (UF), 2:41.
174: Justin Shannon (UF) dec., Mike Dessino (BU), 4-2.
184: Derek Coffey (BU) dec., Jeff Havelka (UF), 7-2.
197: Brian Shaw (BU) dec., Daniel Stevenson (UF), 7-6.
285: Zachary Walsh (BU) dec., Cody Ruffer, 4-1.
Bloomsburg 43, NCCC 5
125: James Bak (BU) dec., Rocco Rosso (NCCC), 3-2.
133: Jeremiah Biddle (BU) dec., Dan Audy (NCCC), 8-6.
141: Dan Gaylord (BU) fall, Tim Coughlin (NCCC), 4:34.
149: Josh Roosa (BU) dec., Shay Shive (NCCC), 6-2.
157: Josh Veltre (BU) maj. dec., Shane Manley (NCCC), 14-3.
165: Bryce Busler (BU) fall, Paul Ciarmella (NCCC), 4:50.
174: Mike Dessino (BU) injury, Ben Lester (NCCC).
184: Derek Coffey (BU) fall, Richard Dawson (NCCC), 5:22.
197: Jacob Dabashinsky (BU) fall, Justin Galusha (NCCC), 1:37.
285: Matt Johnson (NCCC) fall, Zachary Walsh (BU), 1:32.
(NCCC deducted one point for unsportsmanlike conduct)
Bloomsburg 21 , Buffalo 16
125: Jason Guffey (BU) dec., Dan Bishop (UB), 8-2.
133: #20 Kevin Smith (UB) maj. dec., Jeremiah Biddle (BU), 12-1.
141: Andrew Schutt (UB) fall, Dan Gaylord (BU), 0:49.
149: Josh Roosa (BU) dec., #19 Desi Green (UB), 3-2.
157: #4 Matt Moley (BU) dec., Andrew Stella (UB), 7-2.
165: #19 Rick Schmelyun (BU) fall, John-Martin Cannon (UB), 2:01.
174: Nate Graham (BU) dec., Brian Sheehan (UB), 4-1.
184: Josh Peters (UB) dec., Derek Coffey (BU), 5-3.
197: Jimmy Hamel (UB) dec., Brian Shaw (BU), 3-2.
285: Zachary Walsh (BU) dec., Jedd Mason (UB), 8-4.
Bloomsburg University Wrestling Team Invited to 2010 NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals
BLOOMSBURG-The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the 2010 NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals will be presented by Hibiclens. The two day tournament will be held January 9-10, 2010, at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The Bloomsburg University wrestling team is one of 16 Division I teams that has been invited to the event.
"This is a great honor for our wrestling program," said Bloomsburg head coach John Stutzman. "I am excited for the student-athletes as our program continues to grow. It really does show that you can compete at a high-level here at Bloomsburg. Still, we are not where we want to be, but we are making strides to achieving our team and individual goals. To be part of the NWCA duals is truly a great accomplishment for everyone involved with Bloomsburg University athletics."
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The 2010 NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals teams are listed below by Division:
Division I: Arizona State, Bloomsburg, Boise State, Buffalo, Central Michigan, Cornell, Iowa, Iowa State, Missouri, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, UNI, University of Maryland, University of Minnesota, Wisconsin
Division II: Augustana, Central Missouri, Central Oklahoma, Fort Hays State, Gannon, Mercyhurst, Minnesota State - Mankato, Newberry, San Francisco State, St. Cloud State, West Liberty, Western State College, Wisconsin Parkside, University of Nebraska Omaha, University of Nebraska Kearney, Upper Iowa
Division III: Augsburg, Coe, Concordia, Cornell College, Delaware Valley, Heidelburg, Johnson & Wales, Luther, North Central, St. Johns, University of Dubuque, UW- LaCrosse, UW - Stevens Point, UW- Whitewater, Wartburg, Williams
NAIA: Briar Cliff, Cal Baptist, Cumberland, Dickinson State, Grand View, McKendree, Missouri Valley, Oklahoma City University, Southern Oregon, Campbelsville, Great Falls, Lindenwood, Missouri Baptist, MSU-Northern, Northwestern, Notre Dame
NJCAA (8): Labette, Iowa Central, Iowa Lakes, Colby, Clackamas, NIACC, Ellsworth, Lincoln
Women (8): Jamestown College, Lindenwood University, Menlo College, Missouri Baptist University, Missouri Valley College, Oklahoma City University, University of the Cumberlands, Simon Fraizer University
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Bloomsburg University's Matt Moley Named PSAC Wrestler of the Week
BLOOMSBURG- Bloomsburg University wrestler Matt Moley (Phoenixville/Spring-Ford) has been named the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Wrestler of the Week for the period ending March 7.
Moley pulled off an upset over long time rival and top ranked Gregor Gillespie of Edinboro in claiming the Eastern Wrestling League Championship at 157 lbs. on Saturday. Moley started off the match with a takedown just 10 seconds in, and would add another to make it a 4-1 lead after one period. He then added a third takedown during the second, and while Gillespie put up a rally, Moley was able to hold him off for an 8-5 victory. The win gave Gillespie his first loss of the season and gave Moley his first career victory against Gillespie.
To reach the finals, Moley pinned Ollie Underwood of Lock Haven in 2:17 to open up the tournament and then defeated Hadley Harrison of Clarion, 3-1, in the semifinals.
With the EWL Championship, Moley qualified for the NCAA Championships for the third straight season and was named tournament's Outstanding Wrestler. Moley and teammates George Hickman and Ian Moser will finish out their season March 19th-21st at the NCAA Championships in St. Louis.
For the season, Moley who is ranked eighth in the country according to Intermat, is now 31-5 on the season and is 92-30 for his career.
Bloomsburg University Wrestling Ends Regular Season with Win
BLOOMSBURG-Bloomsburg University's Matt Moley (Phoenixville/Spring Ford) scored a win by fall in the first period that powered the Huskies to a 21-13 win over Rutgers University on Friday night.
Moley was able to pin his opponent just 44 seconds into the match, shifting the momentum of a close match to the Huskies side and give them a lead it would never give up.
Bloomsburg also picked up wins from Jesse Hasseman (Franklin, IN/Franklin) at 197, Brian Shaw (Hollidaysburg/Hollidaysburg) at 184, Nate Graham (Selkirk, NY/Ravena) at 174, George Hickman (Castle Hayne, NC/Riverside) at 149, and Jason Guffey (Muncy/Warrior Run) at 133.
Before the match the Huskies honored the four senior members of its team, Hickman, Hasseman, Eric Shaw and Darren Kern,
Bloomsburg improves to 9-7, 3-3 EWL, will wrestle in the EWL Championships March 7th at Lock Haven.
Match By Match Summary
125: BU's Ian Moser and Rutgers' Matt Fusco came out very active in the first and each wrestler was able to score two takedowns in the period. The match was tied 6-6 after one. Fusco had a takedown and an escape in the second and took a 9-6 lead into the third period. Moser got an escape in the third but Fusco was able to hold on for the 10-7 victory.
133: Bloomsburg's Jason Guffey came out strong with a takedown, an escape, and a two-point near fall to lead 5-2 after one period. Guffey had a takedown and an escape in the second period and led 8-3 after two. Guffey had another takedown in the third and won the match 11-5.
141: BU's Ricky Donald had a takedown in the first, but Rutgers' Trevor Melde had a reversal to square the match at 2-2 after one. Melde had a reversal in the second and led 4-3 after two periods. The third period was scoreless and Melde was able to hold on for a 4-3 victory for the Scarlet Knights.
149: BU's George Hickman had a takedown in the first and led 2-1 after one period. Hickman had a takedown and an escape in the second and led 5-1 after two. He had another takedown in the third and won the match 9-3.
157: Bloomsburg's Moley came out strong with a takedown just seconds into the first period, and won the match by fall in 44 seconds.
165: There was no scoring in the first or second period between BU's Ricky Schmelyun and Matt Pletcher of Rutgers. Pletcher was able to earn one point of riding time in the third and won the match 1-0.
174: There was no scoring in the first period between Bloomsburg's Nate Graham and Rutgers' Mike Whalen. Graham had a two-point near fall in the second and led 2-0 after two. There was no scoring in the third period and Graham held on for a 2-0 victory for the Huskies.
184: BU's Brian Shaw had two takedowns in the first and led 4-2 after one period. Shaw had an escape in the second and took a 5-2 lead into the third period. Rutgers' McPaul Ogbonna had an escape in the third but Shaw scored another takedown and won the match 8-3.
197: Bloomsburg's Jesse Hasseman cam out with an early takedown in the first period and led 2-0 after one. There was no scoring in the second period. Rutgers' Chris Orzechowski had a takedown in the third, but Hasseman was able to get an escape and with riding time won the match 4-2.
285: BU's Zac Walsh had an early takedown and led 2-1 after one period. Rutgers' D.J. Russo had a reversal and two, three-point near falls in the second and led 9-2 after two. Russo had two more takedowns in the third and won the match 14-4.
Results:
Bloomsburg 21, Rutgers 13
*Match started at 285*
125: Matt Fusco (RUT) dec. Ian Moser (BU), 10-7
133: Jason Guffey (BU) dec. Mike DeMarco (RUT), 11-5
141: Trevor Melde (RUT) dec. Rick Donald (BU), 4-3
149: George Hickman (BU) dec. Kellen Bradley (RUT), 9-3
157: Matt Moley (BU) WBF Paul Grogan (RUT), 0:44
165: Matt Pletcher (RUT) dec. Ricky Schmelyun (BU), 1-0
174: Nate Graham (BU) dec. Mike Whalen (RUT), 2-0
184: Brian Shaw (BU) dec. McPaul Ogbonna (RUT), 8-3