Gannon Announces Plans for New Athletic Web Sit
ERIE, Pa. - Gannon University officials have announced plans to completely redesign its sports Web site for the first time since 1999.
Gannon recently signed a three-year contract with Internet Consulting Services (ICS) to redesign the athletic portion of the Web site which will be powered by SIDEARM, a web-based content management solution that includes everything from press release and roster management, dynamic scoreboards, sponsorship recognition, interactive polls, SIDEARM STATS (live in-game statistics), streaming audio and video, and newsletter and recruiting components.
"We believe this is yet another important step as we continue to upgrade our Internet and technology capabilities," said Director of Athletic Media Relations Dan Teliski. "High school students interested in higher education are viewing schools through their Web sites. We wanted to accommodate them with the best possible product. In addition, we believe our fans and alumni will be thrilled with the new look and capabilities."
The launch date for the new Web site has yet to be announced, but officials are hoping to have it debut before the start of the 2008-09 academic year. The Web site redesign joins a long list of web-based technologies that Gannon has implemented over the last few years. Fans will be able to view live stats for eight team sports as well as view live streaming video for selected home events through B2 Networks. Live gameday audio will also be available for all football and basketball games.
As a result of the current work to transfer all data from the old site to the new site, only daily press releases will be posted to the current site. Rosters, player, profiles, and much more will be posted on the new site when it debuts in late August.
ICS has a client list that includes more than 225 athletic clients from around the country. Gannon adds to the expanding list of Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference members (also an ICS client) to join the ICS family using SIDEARM. The Golden Knights join California, PA (launching this fall), Mercyhurst, Millersville (launching this fall), Shippensburg, Slippery Rock and West Chester.
Gannon Wrestling Team Ranked 14th In Latest National Poll
ERIE, Pa. - The Gannon wrestling team dropped two spots and is ranked 14th in the latest NCAA Division II Wrestling Coaches Association Top 20 poll released Tuesday afternoon. The Golden Knights were ranked 12th in the last two bi-weekly polls.
Minnesota State-Mankato moved back into the top spot after a one-poll hiatus, receiving 160 points. Nebraska-Omaha (149), Nebraska-Kearney (147), Western State (Colo.) (133), and Adams State (Colo.) (126) completed the top five.
Newberry (S.C.) (119), Central Oklahoma (118), Pitt-Johnstown (103), and Upper Iowa (92) were listed six through nine. Ashland and St. Cloud State (Minn.) were tied for 10th with 79 points. Gannon was tabbed 14th with 49 points.
Gannon finished fourth at the NCAA Division II East Regionals last weekend. Four Golden Knights finished in the top four of their respective weight classes and will be wrestling at the NCAA Division II National Championships hosted by Upper Iowa March 14-15.
Zach McKendree (Vandergrift, Pa./Kiski Area) was Gannon's top finisher, placing third at 149. Pino Scavella (Erie, Pa./Harbor Creek) and Frank McGrath (Hammonton, N.J./St. Augustine Prep) placed fourth at 184 and heavyweight. Corey Bowers (Pasadena, Md./Chesapeake) advanced at 133 by winning a true fourth-place bout.
Gannon Wrestling Team Moves To 12th In National Rankings
ERIE, Pa. - The Gannon wrestling team moved up one spot and is ranked 12th in the latest NCAA Division II Wrestling Coaches Association Top-20 poll released Thursday afternoon. It marks the Golden Knights' first movement in the poll in over a month after being tabbed 13th in the last two bi-weekly polls.
Minnesota State-Mankato remained No. 1 for the second consecutive poll, earning 157 of the possible 160 points. Nebraska-Omaha (155), Adams State (Colo.) (136), Nebraska-Kearney (135), and Western State (Colo.) (126) completed the top five.
Central Oklahoma (125), Newberry (S.C.) (109), Pitt-Johnstown (107), Upper Iowa (96), and Ashland (79) rounded out the top 10. Gannon was tabbed 12th with 66 points.
Gannon, ranked third in the East region, improved to 5-2 in dual competition with a 25-15 victory at West Liberty State last Saturday. The Golden Knights' only two losses have come at the hands of the region's top two teams.
Eight Golden Knights have reached double digits in victories. Kevin McElhaney (Jamestown, Pa./Jamestown Area) and Pino Scavella (Erie, Pa./Harbor Creek) lead the way with 24 victories each.
Scavella owns a 24-11 record with 17 pins at 184 pounds while McElhaney is 24-10 with 12 pins at 141. The two wrestlers rank one-two among NCAA Division II wrestlers in pins. Other Golden Knights with double-digit victory totals include Corey Bowers (133, 17-6), Ethan Swope (133, 14-7), Zack McKendree (149, 15-9), Brandon Monin (157, 17-8), A.J. Sayles (174, 18-8), and Frank McGrath (Heavyweight, 16-6).
Gannon returns to action Saturday, February 9 against Shippensburg at the Hammermill Center. The match is scheduled for 8 p.m.
Gannon Wrestling Team Remains Third In Regional Rankings
ERIE, Pa. - The Gannon wrestling team remained third in the latest NCAA Division II East regional rankings released Tuesday afternoon. The Golden Knights have been ranked third in three consecutive regional polls.
Newberry (S.C.) overtook Pitt-Johnstown for the region's top spot. Pitt-Johnstown dropped to second. Gannon, Mercyhurst, and Limestone rounded out the top five.
Shippensburg, Belmont Abbey, West Liberty State, UNC-Pembroke, and Kutztown completed the top 10.
Gannon, ranked 13th in NCAA Division II, improved to 5-2 in dual competition with a 25-15 victory at West Liberty State last Saturday. The Golden Knights' only two losses have come at the hands of the region's top two teams.
Zack McKendree (Vandergrift, Pa./Kiski Area) is Gannon's highest-ranked wrestler. The sophomore is ranked second at 149 pounds, moving up one spot from the last regional ranking. He is 15-9 overall with six pins. McKendree is 3-3 in dual competition.
Brandon Monin (Lancaster, N.Y./Lancaster) and Corey Bowers (Pasadena, Md./Chesapeake) are listed third in their respective weight classes. Monin remained third at 157. The redshirt junior is 17-8 overall with three pins. He is 5-2 in dual action this season. Bowers moved from fifth to third at 133 with a 17-6 overall record and four pins. The junior is 4-1 in dual matches.
Other Gannon wrestlers ranked in the East region include Frank McGrath (4th, Heavyweight, 16-6, 3 pins), Kevin McElhaney (5th, 141, 24-10, 12 pins), Pino Scavella (5th, 184, 24-11, 17 pins), and A.J. Sayles (8th, 174, 18-8, 4 pins).
Gannon returns to action Saturday, February 9 against Shippensburg at the Hammermill Center. The match is scheduled for 8 p.m.
Gannon Wrestling Team Ranked 13th In Division II
ERIE, Pa. - The Gannon wrestling team jumped seven spots and is ranked 13th in the latest NCAA Division II Wrestling Coaches Association Top-20 poll released Wednesday afternoon.
Nebraska-Kearney remained No. 1 with 158 points. Nebraska-Omaha (150), Central Oklahoma (141), Minnesota State-Mankato (139), and Adams State (Colo.) (128) completed the top five.
Pitt-Johnstown (124), Upper Iowa (111), Ashland (96), Western State (Colo.) (95), and Newberry (S.C.) (94) rounded out the top 10. Gannon was tabbed 13th with 58 points.
Gannon is 2-0 in dual competition this season with victories over 16th-ranked Mercyhurst (24-23) and Mercyhurst-North East (35-9). The Golden Knights are coming off a fifth-place finish at the Midwest Invitational last weekend.
Eight Golden Knights have already reached double digits in victories. Kevin McElhaney (Jamestown, Pa./Jamestown Area) leads the way with an 18-7 record and 10 pins. The 141-pound sophomore is ranked fifth in the East Region.
Pino Scavella (Erie, Pa./Harbor Creek) is second on the team with 17 victories in 25 decisions. The senior also has 11 pins while wrestling at 184 pounds.
Other Golden Knights with double-digit victory totals include Corey Bowers (133, 14-5), Ethan Swope (133, 10-7), Zack McKendree (149, 13-7), Brandon Monin (157, 14-6), A.J. Sayles (174, 13-5), and Frank McGrath (Heavyweight, 13-4).
Gannon returns to action Friday, January 11 and Saturday, January 12 at the Virginia Duals. The Golden Knights wrestle at sixth-ranked Pitt-Johnstown on Saturday, February 19.
Gannon Wrestling Ranked 20th In National Rankings
ERIE, Pa. - The Gannon wrestling team is tied for 20th place in the first regular-season NCAA Division II Wrestling Coaches Association Top 20 poll released Thursday afternoon.
Nebraska-Kearney is the top-ranked team, receiving 158 points. Minnesota State-Mankato (152), Central Oklahoma (140), Adams State (132), and Pitt-Johnstown (128) completed the top five.
Upper Iowa (125), Nebraska-Omaha (116), Western State (100), Newberry (86), and Ashland (85) rounded out the top 10. Gannon received eight points, forging a tie for 20th place with St. Cloud State.
Gannon is ranked fifth in the latest NCAA Division II East regional rankings released Thursday afternoon. Pitt-Johnstown, Newberry, Mercyhurst, and Limestone were listed ahead of the Golden Knights.
Seven wrestlers are ranked in their respective weight classes within the East region. Zack McKendree (Vandergrift, Pa./Kiski Area) is the highest-ranked wrestler, bring tabbed second at 149. The sophomore is 13-5 with five pins. Brandon Monin (Lancaster, N.Y./Lancaster) is ranked third at 157, where he is 8-4 with two pins.
Other Gannon wrestlers ranked within the East region include Frank McGrath (285, 4th, 8-2, 1 pin), Kevin McElhaney (141, 5th, 13-5, 5 pins), Pino Scavella (184, 5th, 14-5, 10 pins), Corey Bowers (133, 6th, 9-3, 1 pin), and A.J. Sayles (174, 6th, 11-2, 1 pin).
Gannon (1-0) returns to action Friday, December 14 against 13th-ranked Mercyhurst at the War At The Shore. The match is scheduled for 8 p.m. at the Erie Civic Center.
Gannon Wrestling Records Nation's 10th-Highest Team GPA
ERIE, PA - The Gannon wrestling team continues to uphold its tradition of excellence on and off the mat. Gannon recorded the 10th-highest team grade-point average among NCAA Division II programs in 2006-07, according to the 14th annual All-Academic wrestling selections announced by the Wrestling Coaches Association.
In addition, Pino Scavella (Erie, Pa./Harbor Creek) was named to the Division II All-Academic All-America second team while Kevin McElhaney (Jamestown, N.Y./Jamestown Area) earned All-America honorable-mention accolades.
Truman State (3.443) won the Academic National Championship for the third time. West Liberty State (3.365), Chadron State (3.240), Wisconsin-Parkside (3.231), and Findlay (3.197) completed the top five.
Nebraska-Kearney (3.174), Central Missouri (3.157), Upper Iowa (3.122), Pitt-Johnstown (3.116), and Gannon (3.108) rounded out the top 10.
The team GPA is calculated by averaging the cumulative grade-point averages of 10 wrestlers from each team. Eight of those wrestlers must have competed in their team's NCAA Division II Qualifying Tournament.
Scavella landed a spot on the All-America second team with a 3.13 GPA while majoring in Occupational Therapy. The redshirt junior posted a 22-18 record in 2006-07. He finished fourth at the NCAA Division II East Regionals with a 2-2 mark at 184, advancing to the national championships for the first time in his career.
McElhaney earned honorable-mention accolades with a 3.58 GPA as a Chemical Engineering major. The redshirt freshman posted a 5-9 overall record. He ended four of his five victories with pins.
The 2006-07 Division II All-Academic teams consist of 98 student-athletes from 28 universities and colleges. Thirty-four were named to the first team, 33 to the second team, and 31 were named honorable mention.
A student-athlete must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, be in at least the second full year at his current school, be a member of the varsity team, demonstrate a degree of skill, and have a minimum of two letters of recommendation submitted on his behalf to be nominated for the Division II All-Academic teams.
On the mat, Gannon finished 26th at the NCAA Division II National Championships. It was the Golden Knights' eighth top-26 finish in the last nine seasons.
Two Gannon Wrestlers Head To National Championships This Weekend
ERIE, Pa. - Gannon's Pino Scavella (Erie, Pa./Harbor Creek) and Zack McKendree (Vandergrift, Pa./Kiski Area) are heading down the stretch run of their last week of preparation for this weekend's NCAA Division II National Wrestling Championships hosted by Nebraska-Kearney. The two-day event is scheduled for Friday, March 9 and Saturday, March 10.
Scavella qualified for nationals at 184 after placing fourth at the NCAA Division II East regionals. The redshirt junior split four matches en route to the fourth-place finish. He dropped to the wrestlebacks after a loss in the semifinals, but rebounded with a victory in his next match before falling in the third-place contest.
Scavella owns a 24-17 overall record with eight pins. He opens the national championships against Nebraska-Omaha's Austin Boehm, who enters the event with a 25-12 record.
McKendree earned the trip to the national championships with a second-place finish in the 157-pound division at the East regionals. The true freshman went 3-1 at the East regionals, falling in the championship bout by one point. He is 20-5 overall with two pins this season.
McKendree begins his quest for a national championship Friday against Austin Scarset of Augustana (S.D.). Scarset has an 18-4 mark.
Gannon has produced an All-American at each of the last two national championships. The Golden Knights finished 25th at last year's championship event.
Gannon Sends Two Wrestlers To National Championships
PEMBROKE, N.C. - The Gannon University wrestling team ended the final day of competition at the 2007 NCAA Wrestling Division II East Regionals in eighth place among 13 schools competing. The event was hosted by the University of North Carolina-Pembroke.
Zack McKendree (Vandergrift, Pa./Kiski Area) and Pino Scavella (Erie, Pa./Harbor Creek) qualified to compete at the NCAA Division II Nationals in March. Wrestlers needed to place at least fourth to qualify. McKendree took second place at 157, going 3-1 for the tournament. Scavella placed fourth in the 184-pound weight division and ended the event with a 2-2 record. He earned one pin the second day.
Other notable finishes include Chis Santucci (Bethel Park, Pa./Bethel Park) and A. J. Sayles (Belle Vernon, Pa./Belle Vernon). Santucci finished sixth at 125. Sayles finished fifth at 165.
Paterniti
Earns All-American Honors with 7th-place Finish at Nationals
Gannon Wrestling 25th
FINDLAY, OH - The Gannon wrestling team finished 25th with 6.5
points and R.J. Paterniti (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) placed
seventh at the 2006 NCAA Division II Nationals, hosted by the
University of Findlay.
Nebraska Omaha won the championship with 117 points. Nebraska Kearney was second with 98.5 points. Shippensburg (66.5), Central Oklahoma (64.5), and Minnesota State-Mankato (63.5) rounded out the top five.
Paterniti, the second-ranked wrestler at 149 pounds entering competition at Nationals, went 1-1 Saturday to finish seventh. The senior dropped a 7-5 overtime decision to eighth-ranked Charlie Pingleton of Indianapolis in the wrestleback quarterfinals before winning a 9-7 decision over fifth-ranked Camille DuPont in the seventh-place match. Paterniti completed the season with a 21-3 record overall and earned All-American status for the third time.
Mike Sanders (Albion, N.Y./Albion) and A.J. Sayles (Belle Vernon, Pa./Belle Vernon) also competed at Nationals, with both being eliminated Friday. Sanders went 1-2 at 157 pounds to end the season with a record of 16-13 overall, while Sayles finished 0-2 at 165, ending the season with a 9-10 record.
Gannon finished the 2005-2006 season with a 5-8 record in dual meets and placed fourth at the 2006 East Regional Championships.
Gannon Wrestling Set to Compete at 2006 East Regionals Friday
KUTZTOWN, Pa. - The Gannon University wrestling team will begin competition at the 2006 East Regionals Friday, February 24, at Kutztown University. The top four wrestlers in each respective weight class during the two-day tournament will advance to the 2006 NCAA Division II Nationals at the University of Findlay March 10-11.
Gannon finished the regular season with a 5-8 record in duals. The Golden Knights went 4-3 against teams competing in the regionals, including wins over Mercyhurst (19-18), Belmont Abbey (44-5), Anderson (31-6), and Limestone (32-16). Overall, four of the 11 teams competing are currently ranked nationally in Division II. Pitt-Johnstown is 6th, Shippensburg is 8th, Mercyhurst is 9th, and West Liberty State is 17th. American International, Newbury, and North Carolina-Pembroke will also compete.
Two Golden Knights are currently ranked in the top eight nationally in their respective weight classes after qualifying for nationals last season. R.J. Paterniti (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) is third at 149 after finishing the regular season with a 14-1 record overall and an 11-1 mark in dual competition. The senior has won the East Regionals in each of the last three seasons and finished third at nationals last season. Jacob Tazzi (Chesterfield, Mich./Anchor Bay) is eighth nationally at 184 with a 14-8 record overall and 7-4 mark in duals. The sophomore advanced to nationals with a four-place finish at regionals last season.
Mike Sanders (Albion, N.Y./Albion) and Brandon Monin (Lancaster, N.Y./Lancaster) will look to repeat their respective successes of last year when each advanced to nationals with four-place finishes. Sanders is currently 13-6 at 133, while Monin is 13-9 at 157.
Pitt-Johnstown won the 2005 East Regionals with 143 points. Gannon finished sixth with 76.5 points last season.
Gannon
Amongst "Others Receiving Votes" in Final Regular Season
Wrestling Poll
ERIE, Pa. - The Gannon wrestling team was amongst others receiving votes in the final regular season NCAA Division II Wrestling Coaches' Association Top 20 poll released Wednesday afternoon. The Golden Knights slipped out of the top 20 after being ranked 20th in the previous poll.
Nebraska-Omaha remained first with 160 points and received all
eight first-place votes. Minnesota State-Mankato was second with
150 points. Central Oklahoma, Augustana, and Nebraska-Kearney
(who tied for fourth with Augustana) rounded out the top five.
Gannon had two wrestlers ranked in the top eight nationally in
their respective weight classes. R.J. Paterniti (Erie, Pa./Cathedral
Prep) remained third at 149, finishing the regular season with
a 14-1 record overall and an 11-1 mark in dual competition.
Jacob Tazzi (Chesterfield, Mich./Anchor Bay) stayed in eighth
at 184. The sophomore completed the regular season with a 14-8
record overall and 7-4 mark in duals.
Gannon finished the 2005-2006 regular season with a 5-8 record
in dual competition. The Golden Knights return to action Friday,
February 24, at the 2006 East Regionals, hosted by Kutztown University.
Gannon
Wrestling Falls Ashland 23-17 Wednesday Night
ERIE, Pa. - The Division II 20th-ranked Gannon University wrestling
team fell in its 2005-06 home finale 23-17 to #8 Ashland in a
wrestling dual Wednesday night at the Hammermill Center.
The Golden Knights held a 17-10 lead after seven weight classes before Ashland stormed back to grab the final three matches and the dual victory.
Four Gannon wrestlers notched wins against the Eagles. Brandon Monin (Lancaster, N.Y./Lancaster) came up big with a win at 157 pounds via pin 6:51 into his match. R.J. Paterniti (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) and Jason Radtke (Smethport, Pa./Smethport) each recorded major decision triumphs. Paterniti improved to 14-1 overall and 11-1 in duals with a 13-5 victory at 149, while Radtke moved to 12-4 overall with a 15-5 win at 174. Adam Green (Atlantic, Pa./Conneaut Lake) added a tough 6-4 triumph at 125.
Gannon ended its 2005-06 regular season with a 5-8 dual record
following the setback, while Ashland improved to 9-5. The Golden
Knights return to action Friday, February 24, when they travel
to Kutztown, Pa. for the opening day of the 2006 NCAA East Regionals.
Ashland at Gannon
Wrestling Dual Results
Weight Winning wrestler Losing wrestler Result GU-AU
125 Adam Green (GU) Oliver Gray (AU) 6-4 dec. 3-0
133 Jesse Emery (AU) Mike Sanders (GU) 5-3 dec. 3-3
141 Zach Meissner (AU) Joe Cavalier (GU) 6-2 dec. 3-6
149 R.J. Paterniti (GU) Jake Bartley (AU) 13-5 m. dec. 7-6
157 Brandon Monin (GU) Pete Carnabucci (AU) WBF, 6:10 13-6
165 Eric Lakia (AU) Blake Pennock (GU) 11-1 m. dec. 13-10
174 Jason Radtke (GU) Clint Carmony (AU) 15-5 m. dec. 17-10
184 Matt Allen (AU) Jacob Tazzi (GU) 5-4 dec. 17-13
197 Ryan Kirst (AU) Chris Moerke (GU) 16-6 dec. 17-17
Hwt. Josh Ohl (AU) Dan Shields (GU) WBF, 6:51 17-23
Gannon
Wrestling to Host Ashland University Wednesday Night
ERIE, Pa. - The Division II 20th-ranked Gannon University wrestling team will take on 8th-ranked Ashland University in a dual match Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. in the Hammermill Center.
Gannon enters the match with a 5-7 record in duals this season. Last week, the Golden Knights defeated Thiel College (31-9) Tuesday before falling to #8 Shippensburg (29-16) Saturday.
Two Golden Knights are currently ranked in the top eight nationally in their respective weight classes. R.J. Paterniti (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) is third at 149 with a 13-1 overall record and 10-1 mark in dual meets. Jacob Tazzi (Chesterfield, Mich./Anchor Bay) is eighth at 184 with a 14-7 overall mark and 7-3 record in duals. Jason Radtke (Smethport, Pa./Smethport) has also performed well for Gannon with an 11-4 record and a team-high seven pins.
Ashland enters the match with an 8-5 dual record. In their most recent action, the Eagles defeated #19 Findlay (29-8) Friday. Ashland features ranked wrestlers at the 125, 141, 165, 184, and 197 pound weight classes.
The Eagles have won three straight against Gannon, including
a 28-10 triumph last season.
Gannon
Drops 29-16 Decision to Shippensburg
ERIE, Pa. - The Division II 20th-ranked Gannon University wrestling
team fell to #7 Shippensburg 29-16 in a wrestling dual Saturday
at the Hammermill Center.
The Golden Knights held a 16-11 advantage after seven weight classes before Shippensburg stormed back with three straight victories to win the match.
Jason Radtke (Smethport, Pa./Smethport) had Gannon's biggest win of the day. The senior recorded his team-leading seventh victory via pin at 2:32 to improve to 11-4 at 174 pounds. R.J. Paterniti (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) moved to 13-1 overall and 10-1 in duals with a 17-6 major decision at 149.
Mike Sanders (Albion, N.Y./Albion) and Brandon Monin (Lancaster, N.Y./Lancaster) were also victorious for the Golden Knights. Sanders notched a 4-2 decision at 133, while Monin came away with a 9-2 victory at 157.
Gannon dropped to 5-7 in dual competition with the setback,
while Shippensburg improved to 9-6. The Golden Knights return
to action Wednesday, February 15, when they take on Ashland in
their home finale at 7:00 p.m. at the Hammermill Center.
Shippensburg at Gannon
Wrestling Dual Results
Weight Winning wrestler Losing wrestler Result GU-SU
125 Jamie Thomas (SU) Adam Green (GU) 17-3 m. dec. 0-4
133 Mike Sanders (GU) Tyler Gilson (SU) 4-2 dec. 3-4
141 Alex Renn (SU) Brian Yoder (GU) 12-2 m. dec. 3-8
149 R.J. Paterniti (GU) Dan Nauman (SU) 17-6 m. dec. 7-8
157 Brandon Monin (GU) Chris Murray (SU) 9-2 dec. 10-8
165 Eric Kauffman (SU) A.J. Sayles (GU) 14-11 dec. 10-11
174 Jason Radtke (GU) Rick Mascino (SU) WBF, 2:32 16-11
184 Mark Murphy (SU) Jacob Tazzi (GU) WBF, 2:56 16-17
197 Corey Jacoby (SU) Chris Moerke (GU) WBF, 2:26 16-23
Hwt. Jake Lininger (SU) Unopposed Forfeit 16-29
Gannon
Wrestling Notches 31-9 Win Over Thiel Tuesday
GREENVILLE, Pa. - The Division II 20th-ranked Gannon University
wrestling team came away with a huge victory Tuesday night, defeating
Thiel College 31-9 in a road dual.
The Golden Knights won eight straight matches on their way to the decisive triumph against the Tomcats.
Jason Radtke (Smethport, Pa./Smethport) had Gannon's most impressive win of the day. The senior improved to 10-4 at 174 pounds with a pin at 6:21 into the match. Brandon Monin (Lancaster, N.Y./Lancaster) also posted a big victory, winning a 15-0 technical fall at 4:12 at 157.
R.J. Paterniti (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) improved to 12-1 overall and 9-1 in duals with a 20-8 major decision at 149 and Jacob Tazzi (Chesterfield, Mich./Anchor Bay) moved to 14-6 overall and 7-2 in duals with 12-1 major decision at 184. Elsewhere, Mike Sanders (Albion, N.Y./Albion), Joe Cavalier (Newbury, Ohio/Newbury), A.J. Sayles (Belle Vernon, Pa./Belle Vernon), and Chris Moerke (Clarks Mills, Pa./Clarks Mills) each won decisions in their respective weight classes.
Gannon improved to 5-6 in dual competition with the victory, while Thiel fell to 10-5. The Golden Knights return to action Saturday, February 11, when they host Shippensburg in an 11:00 a.m. dual.
Gannon at Thiel
Wrestling Dual Results
Weight Winning wrestler Losing wrestler Result GU-TC
125 Anthony Duffield (TC) Andrew Jones (GU) 3-2 dec. 0-3
133 Mike Sanders (GU) Ben Mellring (TC) 8-5 dec. 3-3
141 Joe Cavalier (GU) Mike Schiemer (TC) 3-2 dec. 6-3
149 R.J. Paterniti (GU) Mark Roney (TC) 20-8 m. dec. 10-3
157 Brandon Monin (GU) Bryan Pleskovich (TC) 15-0 t. fall 15-3
165 A.J. Sayles (GU) Bo Morrell (TC) 8-2 dec. 18-3
174 Jason Radtke (GU) Brandon Council (TC) WBF, 6:21 24-3
184 Jacob Tazzi (GU) Andrew Riddle (TC) 12-1 m. dec. 28-3
197 Chris Moerke (GU) James Kara (TC) 10-4 dec. 31-3
Hwt. Kyle Brown (TC) Kevin Hartung (GU) WBF, 0:54 31-9
Gannon
Wrestling Remains 20th Nationally
PATERNITI, TAZZI INDIVIDUALLY RANKED
ERIE, Pa. - The Gannon wrestling team remained 20th in the NCAA
Division II Wrestling Coaches' Association Top 20 poll released
Wednesday afternoon. The Golden Knights received seven points
in maintaining the 20th spot.
Nebraska-Omaha was first with 160 points and received all eight first-place votes. Minnesota State-Mankato was second with 152 points. Central Oklahoma, Nebraska-Kearney, and Pittsburgh-Johnstown rounded out the top five.
Gannon had two wrestlers ranked in the top eight nationally in their respective weight classes. R.J. Paterniti (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) remained third at 149 with a 12-1 record overall and 9-1 mark in dual competition. Jacob Tazzi (Chesterfield, Mich./Anchor Bay) moved from seventh to eighth at 184. The sophomore is currently 14-6 overall and 7-2 in duals.
The poll includes all Gannon matches this season except the Golden Knights' 31-9 victory over Thiel College Tuesday night. The Thiel triumph pushed Gannon's season record to 5-6 in dual competition.
#20
Gannon Falls to Slippery Rock by 34-7 Decision Wednesday Night
Gannon took an early 7-3 lead in taking two of the first three matches, but the Rock rebounded to grab the final six contested matchups in coming away with the win.
R.J. Paterniti (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) improved to 11-1 overall and 8-1 in duals with a 14-3 major decision victory at 149. Mike Cavalier (Newbury, Ohio/Newbury) followed with a 5-2 decision at 157 for the Golden Knights' other win on the day.
Gannon fell to 4-6 in dual competition with the setback, while
Slippery Rock improved to 8-8. The Golden Knights return to action
Tuesday, February 7, when they travel to Greenville, Pa. for a
7:00 p.m. dual against Thiel.
Weight Winning wrestler Losing wrestler Result GU-SR
141 David Pienaar (SR) Joe Cavalier (GU) 4-2 dec. 0-3
149 R.J. Paterniti (GU) Shawn Baglio (SR) 14-3 m. dec. 4-3
157 Mike Cavalier (GU) Gerald Christian (SR) 5-2 dec. 7-3
165 Jason Cardillo (SR) Blake Pennock (GU) WBF, 4:40 7-9
174 Jerimiah Frederick (SR) Jason Radtke (GU) 8-5 dec. 7-12
184 Charlie Pienaar (SR) Jacob Tazzi (GU) 7-5 dec. 7-15
197 Andrew Joseph (SR) Chris Moerke (GU) WBF, 6:30 7-21
Hwt. Matt Burkholder (SR) Dan Shields (GU) 7-3 dec. 7-24
125 Chris Clarke (SR) Adam Green (GU) 15-5 m. dec. 7-28
133 Sal Lascari (SR) Unopposed Forfeit 7-34
#20
Gannon Wrestling Team Cruises Past Limestone 32-16 Saturday Night
ERIE, Pa. - The Division II 20th-ranked Gannon University wrestling
team overpowered visiting Limestone (S.C.) 32-16 in a dual match
Saturday night at the Hammermill Center.
The Golden Knights won five of the first six contested matches, including three via pin, to take a commanding 32-4 lead in cruising to the victory. Joe Cavalier (Newbury, Ohio/Newbury) got things started with a victory by fall just 51 seconds into his match at 141. Later, Jason Radtke (Smethport, Pa./Smethport) pinned his opponent at 3:42 at 174 pounds, and Chris Moerke (Clarks Mills, Pa./Commodore Perry) registered a win via pin at 2:32 of his match at 197.
R.J. Paterniti (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) moved up a weight class to 157 to add a 20-5 technical fall victory 6:49 into his match and Brian Yoder (Reading, Pa./Muhlenburg) notched an 8-2 decision at 149.
In other Gannon action Saturday, Kevin Root (Albion, N.Y./Medina) and Jamie Shearer (Warren, Pa./Warren) each recorded fourth-place finishes at the Jamestown Jayhawk Tournament in Jamestown, N.Y.
Gannon improved to 4-5 following the dual victory, while Limestone dropped to 1-10. The Golden Knights return to action Wednesday, February 1, when they host Slippery Rock at 7:00 p.m. in the Hammermill Center.
Gannon vs. Limestone (S.C.)
Wrestling Dual Results
Weight Winning wrestler Losing wrestler Result GU-LC
141 Joe Cavalier (GU) John Harper (LC) WBF, 0:51 6-0
149 Brian Yoder (GU) Joey Federspiel (LC) 8-2 dec. 9-0
157 R.J. Paterniti (GU) Dustin Baynes (LC) 20-5 t. fall 14-0
165 Toby Shreckhise (LC) Blake Pennock (GU) 8-0 m. dec.
14-4
174 Jason Radtke (GU) Greg Satterfield (LC) WBF, 3:42
20-4
184 Jacob Tazzi (GU) None Forfeit 26-4
197 Chris Moerke (GU) Mike Walsh (LC) WBF, 2:32 32-4
Hwt. Trey Moss (LC) Dan Shields (GU) 2-1 dec. 32-7
125 Brent Clausing (LC) None Forfeit 32-13
133 Matt Ross (LC) Adam Green (GU) 5-2 dec. 32-16
Gannon
Wrestling Posts 1-2 Mark on Final Day at East Coast Duals
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. - The Division II 15th-ranked Gannon University
wrestling team cruised past #20 Anderson (31-6) before dropping
matches to Kutztown (19-16) and Wisconsin-Parkside (41-4) on the
second and final day of competition at the 2006 East Coast Duals,
hosted by Shippensburg University.
In the early match, the Golden Knights won matches in eight of ten weight classes in running away with the victory against Anderson. Jacob Tazzi (Chesterfield, Mich./Anchor Bay) and Jason Radtke (Smethport, Pa./Smethport) led the way as each registered wins via pin. Tazzi's came at 2:59 at 184 pounds, while Radtke notched his just 1:32 into the match at 174 pounds.
Gannon posted four individual wins against Kutztown. Joe Cavalier (Newbury, Ohio/Newbury) pinned his opponent at 1:45 at 141 pounds, while R.J. Paterniti (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) posted a 23-13 major decision victory at 149.
Tazzi posted Gannon's lone individual triumph against Wisconsin-Parkside, completing a perfect 3-0 day with a 16-2 major decision victory. The sophomore improved to a perfect 6-0 in dual matches and 13-4 overall this season.
Paterniti finished the day with a 2-0 record, pushing his overall mark to 8-1. Other Gannon wrestlers posting winning records Saturday included 125-pounder Adam Green (Atlantic, Pa./Conneaut Lake) and Cavalier, who each finished the day 2-1.
Gannon moved to 3-4 following Saturday's action, while Anderson
dropped to 5-10, Kutztown improved to 6-6, and Wisconsin-Parkside
moved to 4-1 this season. The Golden Knights return to action
Wednesday, January 25, when they travel to Pitt-Johnstown for
a dual match at 7:30 p.m.
Gannon vs. Anderson
Wrestling Dual Results
Weight Winning wrestler Losing wrestler Result GU-AC
149 Brian Yoder (GU) Nathan Wade (AC) 11-8 dec. 3-0
157 R.J. Paterniti (GU) Herb Porter (AC) 9-4 dec. 6-0
165 Blake Pennock (GU) Matt Godwin (AC) 9-4 dec. 9-0
174 Jason Radkte (GU) Hunter Garner (AC) WBF, 1:32 15-0
184 Jacob Tazzi (GU) Jeremy Smith (AC) WBF, 2:59 21-0
197 Dayo Scott (AC) Ryan Dunlap (GU) 9-6 dec. 21-3
Hwt. Aaron Lamber (AC) Dan Shields (GU) 6-3 dec. 21-6
125 Adam Green (GU) Tyler Davis (AC) 11-3 m. dec. 25-6
133 Mike Sanders (GU) Anthony DiCarlo (AC) 5-3 dec. 28-6
141 Joe Cavalier (GU) Nick DiCarlo (AC) 3-2 dec. 31-6
Gannon vs. Kutztown
Wrestling Dual Results
Weight Winning wrestler Losing wrestler Result GU-KU
149 R.J. Paterniti (GU) Chris Chambers (KU) 23-13 m. dec. 4-0
157 Kenin Kalbach (KU) Brandon Monin (GU) 4-2 dec. 4-3
165 Jon Shaffer (KU) Blake Pennock (GU) 13-2 m. dec. 4-7
174 Ryan Wasser (KU) Jason Radkte (GU) 6-4 dec. 4-10
184 Jacob Tazzi (GU) Bret Wade (KU) 10-5 dec. 7-10
197 Curtis Beardsell (KU) Ryan Dunlap (GU) 4-2 dec. 7-13
Hwt. Andy Freas (KU) Dan Shields (GU) 8-3 dec. 7-16
125 Adam Green (GU) Cory Weiss (KU) 8-2 dec. 10-16
133 Brandon Clemmer(KU) Mike Sanders (GU) 4-0 dec. 10-19
141 Joe Cavalier (GU) Brett Martinez (KU) WBF, 1:45 16-19
Gannon vs. Wisconsin-Parkside
Wrestling Dual Results
Weight Winning wrestler Losing wrestler Result GU-WP
149 Darren Elkins (WP) Joe Cavalier (GU) 10-4 dec. 0-3
157 Brad Becker (WP) Ryan Eckart (GU) WBF, 6:13 0-9
165 Corey Van Groll (WP) Mike Cavalier (GU) 8-4 dec. 0-12
174 A.J. Morgan (WP) Jason Radkte (GU) 5-2 dec. 0-15
184 Jacob Tazzi (GU) Ben Thiem (WP) 16-2 m. dec. 4-15
197 John Goral (WP) Chris Moerke (GU) WBF, 6:21 4-21
Hwt. Rick Schmoll (WP) Dan Shields (GU) 3-1 dec. 4-24
125 Craig DeGreef (WP) Adam Green (GU) WBF, 0:55 4-30
133 Matt Lentz (WP) Unopposed Forfeit 4-36
141 Craig Becker (WP) Brian Yoder (GU) tech. fall 6:47 4-41
Gannon
Wrestling to Compete at East Coast Duals this Weekend
SHIPPENSBURG, PA - The Gannon University wrestling team will begin
competition at the 2006 East Coast Duals Friday, January 20. The
two-day tournament, hosted by Shippensburg University, is scheduled
to conclude Saturday, January 21. Six of the teams competing are
currently ranked in the Division II top 20 including #2 Minnesota
State-Mankato, #3 Pitt-Johnstown, #7 Shippensburg, #12 Mercyhurst,
#15 Gannon, and #20 Anderson (SC).
Gannon begins competition Friday at 8:00 p.m. against Belmont Abbey. Saturday, the Golden Knights are scheduled to take on Anderson (9:00 a.m.), Kutztown (11:00 a.m.), and Wisconsin-Parkside (1:00 p.m.).
Gannon enters the duals with a 1-2 dual record. Their lone victory came against Mercyhurst (19-18) on December 9. Last weekend, the Golden Knights dropped two matches at the NWCA National Duals, falling to #6 Augustana (30-11) and #13 Fort Hays State (25-12).
Three Gannon wrestlers enter the duals with national rankings. R.J. Paterniti (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) is third at 149 and is 5-1 this season. Mike Sanders (Albion, N.Y./Albion) is listed seventh at 133 with a 9-4 record, while A.J. Sayles (Belle Vernon, Pa./Belle Vernon) is seventh with a 5-5 mark at 165.
Belmont Abbey comes in with a record of 1-3, Anderson is 5-7, Kutztown is 3-5, and Wisconsin-Parkside is 0-0.
Gannon
Wrestling Drops Two Matches at NWCA Duals Saturday
CEDAR FALLS, IA - The Division II 15th-ranked Gannon University
wrestling team was eliminated from competition with two losses
Saturday at the 2006 NWCA Cliff Keen National Duals, hosted by
the University of Northern Iowa. The Golden Knights lost their
first round match 30-11 to sixth-ranked Augustana (SD) before
falling to 13th-ranked Fort Hays State 25-12 in the wrestleback
opening round.
Three Golden Knights went 2-0 against their opponents Saturday. Mike Sanders (Albion, N.Y./Albion) scored a 12-4 major decision against Augustana and an 8-2 decision versus Fort Hays State at 133. Jason Radkte (Smethport, Pa./Smethport) notched an 8-4 decision versus Augustana and an 11-5 victory against Fort Hays State at 174. Jacob Tazzi (Chesterfield, Mich./Anchor Bay) won a 12-3 major decision over Augustana and a 3-1 win against Fort Hays State at 184.
R.J. Paterniti (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) finished 1-1, including a 9-3 win against Fort Hays State at 149.
Gannon fell to 1-2 in dual competition with the losses, Augustana
moved to 4-2 and Fort Hays State improved to 3-1. The Golden Knights
return to action Friday, January 20, at the NCAA East Regional
Duals in Shippensburg, Pa.
Gannon vs. Augustana
Wrestling Dual Results
Weight Winning wrestler Losing wrestler Result GU-AU
125 Chris Trampe (AU) Adam Green (GU) WBF, 1:42 0-6
133 Mike Sanders (GU) Jeremy Degan (AU) 12-4 m. dec. 4-6
141 Andre Vandervelde(AU) Joe Cavalier (GU) 11-6 dec. 4-9
149 Ryan King (AU) R.J. Paterniti (GU) 10-5 dec. 4-12
157 Austin Scarset (AU) Brandon Monin (GU) 6-3 dec. 4-15
165 Cody Henriksen (AU) A.J. Sayles (GU) 11-4 dec. 4-18
174 Jason Radkte (GU) Dusty Wilkens (AU) 8-4 dec. 7-18
184 Jacob Tazzi (GU) Tom Nesseth (AU) 12-3 m. dec. 11-18
197 Tim Boldt (AU) Dan Shields (GU) WBF, 2:38 11-24
Hwt. Cris Bietz (AU) Kevin Hartung (GU) WBF, 1:07 11-30
Gannon vs. Fort Hays State
Wrestling Dual Results
Weight Winning wrestler Losing wrestler Result GU-FH
125 Kory Lira (FH) Adam Green (GU) 2-3 m. dec. 0-4
133 Mike Sanders (GU) James Annon (FH) 8-2 dec. 3-4
141 Bryce Bahe (FH) Brian Yoder (GU) 11-3 m. dec. 3-8
149 R.J. Paterniti (GU) Mikel Delk (FH) 9-3 dec. 6-8
157 David Norhues (FH) Brandon Monin (GU) 9-0 m. dec. 6-12
165 Phil Hart (FH) A.J. Sayles (GU) 6-2 dec. 6-15
174 Jason Radkte (GU) Aaron Meister (FH) 11-5 dec. 9-15
184 Jacob Tazzi (GU) Mike Howell (FH) 3-1 dec. 12-15
197 Dustin Martin (FH) Dan Shields (GU) 13-5 m. dec. 12-19
Hwt. Andrew Ubben (FH) Kevin Hartung (GU) WBF, 4:33 12-25
"War
at the Shore" Pits #15 Gannon and #12 Mercyhurst
ERIE, Pa. - The Division II 15th-ranked Gannon University wrestling
team will take on 12th-ranked Mercyhurst College in the inaugural
"War At The Shore" Friday, December 9, at 6:00 p.m.
in the Erie Civic Center.
The dual will be the first of the season for Gannon. The Golden Knights most recently finished third at the Ashland Simonson Invitational. The team features three nationally-ranked wrestlers heading into the match. R.J. Paterniti (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) is currently third at 149 after starting the season strong with a 3-0 record. The fifth-year senior finished first in his weight class at the Ashland Simonson Invitational, winning all three matches. Mike Sanders (Albion, N.Y./Albion) is seventh at 133. The sophomore is currently 6-4 this season and finished fourth at the Ashland Simonson Invitational. A.J. Sayles (Belle Vernon, Pa./Belle Vernon) is seventh at 165. The redshirt sophomore is 5-2 and finished second at the Ashland Simonson Invitational.
Mercyhurst comes into the dual with a 1-2 record. The Lakers placed second at the Ashland Simonson Invitational and their dual victory came against West Liberty State on November 23. Mercyhurst also has three nationally-ranked wrestlers. Zach Schafer (Girard, Pa.) is currently third at 165 with a 5-2 record, Will Tedder (Pittsburgh, Pa.) is sixth at 157 with an 8-2 mark, and Don Cummings (Marcellus, N.Y.) is eighth at 149 with a 6-4 record.
Mercyhurst notched a 30-7 victory in the teams' most recent head-to-head dual match back on February 19, 2005.
Gannon Wrestling Finishes 3rd at Ashland Simonson Invitational
Saturday
ASHLAND, Ohio - The Gannon wrestling team finished third amongst
eight schools competing in the Ashland Simonson Invitational Saturday.
Host Ashland won the invite with 213 team points. Mercyhurst (149), Gannon (122), Newberry (97), and Carson Newman (83) completed the top five.
R.J. Paterniti (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) and Jason Radtke (Smethport, Pa./Smethport) each won their respective weight classes to lead the Golden Knights. Paterniti went 3-0 in his first competition of the season, winning the 149-pound weight class, while Radtke finished first at 174, also with a 3-0 mark, including two victories by pin. A.J. Sayles (Belle Vernon, Pa./Belle Vernon) posted a 3-1 record to finish second at 165.
Four Golden Knights placed fourth in their weight classes at the invitational. Mike Sanders (Albion, N.Y./Albion) and Brandon Monin (Lancaster, Pa./Lancaster) went 4-2 at 133 and 157 pounds, respectively. Andrew Jones (Greenville, Pa./Greenville) finished 3-2 at 125, while Jacob Tazzi (Chesterfield, Mich./Anchor Bay) ended the day 2-2 at 184.
Gannon returns to action Wednesday, December 7, when the team hits the road for a dual match against Mercyhurst-North East at 7:00 p.m.
Five Gannon Wrestlers Post Winning Marks at Ashland Open
ASHLAND, Ohio. - Five Gannon wrestlers posted winning records
and four placed at the Ashland Open. No team scores were kept
in the tradition open format.
Jacob Tazzi (Chesterfield, Mich./Anchor Bay) had Gannon's high finishing, placing second with a 3-1 record at 184. Andrew Jones (Greenville, Pa./Greenville) finished third at 125 with a 4-1 mark and Ted Hoag (Bethel Park, Pa./Bethel Park) also went 4-1, placing third at 149 pounds.
Pino Scavella (Erie, Pa./Harbor Creek) finished fifth at 184, registering an impressive three pins on the day. Brandon Monin (Lancaster, Pa./Lancaster) also wrestled well, posting a 3-2 record at 157.
Gannon returns to action Saturday, December 3, when the team
travels back to Ashland, Ohio, for the Ashland Simonson Invitational.
Gannon
Wrestling Opens Season Ranked 16th Nationally
PATERNITI THIRD AT 149; SANDERS 6TH AT 133
ERIE, Pa. - The Gannon wrestling team was ranked 16th in the NCAA
Division II Wrestling Coaches' Association Top 20 preseason poll
released Wednesday afternoon. The Golden Knights received 46 points
after finishing 18th in the Division II rankings last season.
Nebraska-Omaha was first with 160 points and received all eight first-place votes after winning their second straight national championship last season. Minnesota State-Mankato was second with 148 points after placing third at the 2005 Nationals. Pittsburgh-Johnstown, Augustana (S.D.), and Findlay rounded out the top five.
Gannon had two wrestlers ranked in the top eight nationally in their respective weight classes. R.J. Paterniti (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) was third at 149 after placing third at Nationals last season. The fifth-year senior finished last season with a 19-1 overall record and 12-0 mark in dual meet competition. Mike Sanders (Albion, N.Y./Albion) was listed sixth at 133 after finishing eighth at Nationals last season. The sophomore went 22-18 overall and 7-5 in dual meets in 2005.
Gannon opens its 2005-2006 campaign when the team competes at the Slippery Rock Open Saturday, November 5.
Gannon
Wrestling Finishes 18th at Nationals; Paterniti 3rd, Sanders 8th
OMAHA, NE - The Gannon wrestling team finished 18th among 32 teams
and had two of its four qualifiers place at the 2005 NCAA Division
II Nationals, hosted by Nebraska-Omaha.
Nebraska-Omaha won the championship with 109.5 points. Augustana (SD) was second with 101 points, followed by Minnesota State-Mankato (77.5).
R.J. Paterniti (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) finished third at 149 pounds. The junior won 17 straight matches to open the season, including two at nationals Friday, before falling to third-ranked Jason Rhoten of Minnesota State-Mankato by a 4-3 decision in the semifinals. Paterniti rebounded to defeat seventh-ranked Zack Leathers of Shippensburg, 8-6, and first-ranked Ryan King of Augustana by a 10-9 decision to clinch third place. He entered nationals as the fifth-ranked wrestler in Division II at 141 and ended his season with an 19-1 record overall.
Mike Sanders (Albion, N.Y./Albion) went 1-2 in Saturday's action to place eighth at 133 pounds in the tournament. The freshman followed a 1-1 day Friday with a 4-3 victory over Efrain Ayala of Minnesota State-Mankato. He then fell by a 13-1 major decision to sixth-ranked Raymond Dunning of Adams State (Colo.) and dropped a 10-1 major decision to seventh-ranked Jared Henning of Central Oklahoma. Sanders finished his season at 22-18 overall.
Jacob Tazzi (Chesterfield, Mich./Anchor Bay) dropped his only match of the day after going 1-1 in Friday's action. The freshman lost a 10-1 major decision to Rockie Stavn of Minnesota State-Moorhead to complete his competition at nationals. Tazzi ended his 2004-2005 campaign with 20-17 record overall.
Brandon Monin (Lancaster, N.Y./Lancaster) did not compete on Saturday after going 0-2 on the first day of competition. The freshman ended the season with a 24-16 record overall.
Gannon Wrestling Falls Out of National Rankings; Paterniti
5th
ERIE, Pa. - The Gannon wrestling team dropped out of the rankings
in the final NCAA Division II Wrestling Coaches' Association Top
20 poll of the 2004-2005 season released Wednesday afternoon.
The Golden Knights were one of five schools who received votes
while being unranked, after ranking 17th in the previous poll.
Augustana (S.D.) remained No. 1, receiving 159 points and seven first-place votes. Nebraska-Omaha was second with 153 points and one first-place vote. Nebraska-Kearney remained third, while Minnesota State-Mankato and Pittsburgh-Johnstown rounded out the top five.
R.J. Paterniti (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) was the lone ranked wrestler for Gannon. The junior finished the season fifth at 149 pounds. Paterniti was 3-0 in winning the 2005 East Regional championship, including an 8-1 win in the semifinal round and an 11-6 triumph in the finals. He qualified for nationals with a perfect 15-0 record overall.
The Golden Knights finished the regular season with a 5-9 record in dual meets. Gannon then finished sixth in a ten-team field at the 2005 East Regional Wrestling Tournament.
Paterniti, Mike Sanders (Albion, N.Y./Albion), Brandon Monin (Lancaster, N.Y./Lancaster) and Jacob Tazzi (Chesterfield, Mich./Anchor Bay) were Gannon's qualifiers for the 2005 NCAA Division II Nationals, hosted by Nebraska-Omaha. Competition is set for Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12 in Omaha, Nebraska.