WEST LIBERTY, WV (January 16, 2010) - The Kutztown University men's wrestling team swept its dual matches over West Liberty State and Seton Hill on Saturday afternoon.
After a dominating 40-6 win over Seton Hill, the Golden Bears (6-2) took down No. 13 ranked West Liberty State by a score of 20-16.
Tim Darling (Nazareth, PA/Nazareth) (Nazareth/Nazareth) gave the Golden Bears their winning difference, with a major decision at 184 pounds for a 20-10 lead. Darling, who joined the Golden Bears in the spring semester, has improved to 3-0 on the season with a pin and two major decisions.
The match started out heavily in KU's favor with a pin from Chris Sheetz (Barto, PA/Upper Perkiomen) (Barto/Upper Perkiomen), his second pin of the day. Sheetz took down the Hilltopper's Sean Jordan at three minutes, 46 seconds for a 6-0 lead. His pin fall against Seton Hill came at two minutes, 25 seconds.
John Paukovits (Northampton, PA/Northampton) (Northampton/Northampton) extended the Golden Bears lead to 9-3 after earning a 6-3 decision at 141 pounds. Derek Schmelyun (New Oxford, PA/Bermudian Springs) (New Oxford/Bermudian Springs) gave the Golden Bears a 13-7 cushion by taking out Brian Leggett with a flawless 11-0 major decision.
David Zeek (Newtown, PA/Council Rock North) (Newtown/Council Rock North) won both of his matches on the day, winning 5-2 against West Liberty State and pinning against Seton Hill in five minutes, 46 seconds.
In the Golden Bears win against Seton Hill five pin falls were recorded.
Darling earned the quickest fall, pinning his opponent in 90 seconds. Also with pins in the first period were Sheetz (2:25) and Kevin Bolinsky (Ashland, PA/North Schuylkill) (Ashland/North Schuylkill) in two minutes, 47 seconds.
The other two pins came Brett Martinez (Slatington, PA/Northern Lehigh) (Slatington/Northern Lehigh) at 149 pounds in 4 minutes, 45 seconds.
Paukovits (141 pounds) and Williams (133 pounds) each won their bouts by major decision.
Scott Snyder (Slatington, PA/Northern Lehigh) (Slatington/Northern Lehigh) edged out Nick Padezar in a 4-3 decision.
"It was just a good day all around for our team today," said head coach Rob Fisher. "We had a strong showing today in both matches. The win against West Liberty State was huge, to beat a team as strong as them. It gives us a lot of confidence to build on as we go through the season."
The Golden Bears will travel to Newberry College next weekend for the Eastern Regional Duals on Friday and Saturday.
Kutztown University 40, Seton Hill 06
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125
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Chris Sheetz (Barto, PA/Upper Perkiomen) (KU) pinned Kenny Trumbetta (SHU), 2:25
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133
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Austin Williams (Pen Argyl, PA/Pen Argyl) (KU) maj. dec. Josh Testa (SHU), 12-4
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141
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John Paukovits (Northampton, PA/Northampton) (KU) maj. dec. Dallas Evans (SHU), 16-4
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149
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Brett Martinez (Slatington, PA/Northern Lehigh) (KU) pinned Kurt McCamley (SHU), 4:45
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157
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Josh Voelker (SHU) pinned Derek Schmelyun (New Oxford, PA/Bermudian Springs) (KU), 4:04
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165
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Ricardo Pena (KU) maj. dec. Randal Wagner (SHU), 11-5
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174
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David Zeek (Newtown, PA/Council Rock North) pinned Lewis Spadaro (SHU), 5:46
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184
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Tim Darling (Nazareth, PA/Nazareth) (KU) pinned Quade Miller (SHU), 1:30
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197
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Scott Snyder (Slatington, PA/Northern Lehigh) (KU) dec. Nick Padezar (SHU), 4-3
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HWT
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Kevin Bolinsky (Ashland, PA/North Schuylkill) (KU) pinned Greg Vanucci (SHU), 2:47
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Kutztown University #13 West Liberty State
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125
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Chris Sheetz (Barto, PA/Upper Perkiomen) (KU) pinned Sean Jordan (WLU), 3:49
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133
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Nick Wycoff (WLU) dec. Austin Williams (Pen Argyl, PA/Pen Argyl) (KU), 9-3
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141
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John Paukovits (Northampton, PA/Northampton) (KU) dec. Matt Cunningham (WLU), 6-3
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149
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Mitch Smith (WLU) maj. dec. Brett Martinez (Slatington, PA/Northern Lehigh) (KU), 12-1
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157
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Derek Schmelyun (New Oxford, PA/Bermudian Springs) (KU) maj. dec. Brian Leggett (WLU), 11-0
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165
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Jarrod Shaw (WLU) dec. Ricardo Pena (KU), 5-3
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174
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Dave Zeek (KU) dec. Matt Littleton (WLU), 5-2
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184
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Tim Darling (Nazareth, PA/Nazareth) (KU) maj. dec. Brandon Neifield (WLU), 9-0
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197
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Mitch Knapp (WLU) dec. Scott Snyder (Slatington, PA/Northern Lehigh) (KU), 2-0
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HWT
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J.D. Ramsey (WLU) dec. Kevin Bolinsky (Ashland, PA/North Schuylkill) (KU), 4-2
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