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SHIP U. Wrestling opens PSAC slate with 27-9 loss at Millersville

The Shippensburg University wrestling team opened its Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) dual meet schedule Monday night with a 27-9 loss to Millersville at Pucillo Gymnasium.

Shippensburg (1-3, 0-1 PSAC) recorded three individual victories. At 149 pounds, Mike Trainor earned a 5-3 decision over Daniel Sinclair with a first-period takedown and a riding-time advantage.

No. 15-ranked Nick Delp won a 6-3 decision over Chase Bish at 165 pounds, improving to 9-0 this season. Delp built an early lead with a first-period takedown and a second-period escape before securing the match with a riding-time advantage.

At 174 pounds, Anthony DeAngelo earned an 8-5 decision against Mitch Bivona, using two takedowns and key escapes to secure the win.

Millersville (2-0, 1-0 PSAC) claimed seven bouts, earning bonus points in three matches, including a technical fall by No. 11 Nicholas Cottone at 133 pounds. The Marauders’ Avery Aurand sealed a 3-2 victory at 197 pounds with a third-period reversal.

Final Results:
125: Gavin Boland (MILL) maj. dec. Colin Marano (SHIP), 12-3
133: #11 Nicholas Cottone (MILL) tech fall Kyle Von Schmidt (SHIP), 19-2 (4:27)
141: Taylor Robinson (MILL) dec. Cole Coffin (SHIP), 4-1
149: Mike Trainor (SHIP) dec. Daniel Sinclair (MILL), 5-3
157: Richie DeFulvio (MILL) tech fall Anthony Lavish (SHIP), 21-5 (6:09)
165: #15 Nick Delp (SHIP) dec. Chase Bish (MILL), 6-3
174: Anthony DeAngelo (SHIP) dec. Mitch Bivona (MILL), 8-5
184: Cole Dubois (MILL) maj. dec. Kyler Everly (SHIP), 12-3
197: Avery Aurand (MILL) dec. Diesel Koser (SHIP), 3-2
285: Landon Morehart (MILL) dec. Matt Jones (SHIP), 4-1

Extra Matches:
133: Colin Higgins (MILL) dec. Kaden Casey (SHIP), 7-2
285: Caleb Nason (MILL) pins Cameron Montgomery (SHIP), 2:43

Shippensburg returns to action Friday, Dec. 5, at Pitt-Johnstown.

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