Seton Hill University Athletics

Griffins Close Out Dual Matches at #3 Wheeling Jesuit

Seton Hill closed out the dual portion of their schedule with a matchup at #3 Wheeling Jesuit on Friday evening.  The Griffins jumped out to a 19-8 lead after six matches but the Cardinals won the final four matches, three with bonus points, in route to a 26-19 victory.  SHU falls to 6-7 overall while the Cardinals improve to 14-3 on the season. 

The Cardinals took a 5-0 lead with a major decision win in the first bout of the evening.  Alan Diltz put the Griffins back in front with a quick fall just 58 seconds into the match and the Griffins led 6-5 after two matches. 

Wheeling retook an 8-6 lead with a decision win at 141 pounds. 

The Griffins then ran off three straight wins to take a 19-8 lead.  Austin Shaw began the run with an 11-3 major decision victory at 149 pounds.  Alec Shaw followed with a wild 14-12 decision win at 157 pounds. 

Jake Willochell completed the run with a first period fall victory to give SHU the advantage after six matches. 

Wheeling then responded with four straight wins to close out the match.  Three of the wins were with bonus points.

The Griffins will be off until March 23rd when they take part in the NCAA Regionals in Erie. 

#3 Wheeling Jesuit 26, Seton Hill 19
125: Frankie Bonura (WJU) def. Derrick Christie (SHU) TF 16-1
133: Alan Diltz (SHU) def. Alex Godinez (WJU) FALL 0:58
141: Brandon Tenney (WJU) def. Tyler Kenney (SHU) DEC 8-6
149: Austin Shaw (SHU) def. Tyler Alberts (WJU) MD 11-3 
157: Alec Shaw (SHU) def. Dylan Taylor (WJU) DEC 14-12 
165: Jake Willochell (SHU) def. Christian Rivera (WJU) FALL 1:39 
174: #5 Connor Craig (WJU) def. Damon Greenwald (SHU) DEC 12-7
184: Aiden Pasiuk (WJU) def. Billy Bowlen (SHU) FALL 2:58
197: Greg Brusco (WJU) def. Jody Crouse (SHU) MD 12-2
285: #2 Terrance Fanning (WJU) def. Jake Beistel (SHU) TF 18-2