In a recent wrestling dual meet, Shippensburg University faced off against Pitt-Johnstown at Heiges Field House, ending in a decisive 42-6 win for Pitt-Johnstown. Shippensburg, with a season record of 5-9 and 0-4 in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC), secured victories in two weight classes. Redshirt-sophomore Mike Trainor and graduate Nick Delp won their matches at 149 and 165 pounds respectively.
Mike Trainor, ranked fifth in Super Region 1, defeated the fourth-ranked Chad Ozias of UPJ with a score of 8-6. Nick Delp also earned an 8-2 victory against UPJ’s Gavyn Beck. On the opposing side, Pitt-Johnstown showcased strong performances from their nationally-ranked wrestlers, Dakoda Rodgers and Isaiah Vance, who both won by technical falls at the 197 and 285-pound classes, contributing to their team’s overall record of 12-2 and a PSAC standing of 5-0.
The meet included several other key matches, with UPJ securing additional points through technical falls and a major decision, enhancing their lead and demonstrating their depth in various weight classes. Shippensburg is scheduled to compete next at home against East Stroudsburg.
