Wrestling

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 22, Delaware Valley 13

DOYLESTOWN (PA) - Junior Andrew Helms pulled off a major upset at 197 pounds but it wasn't enough as Delaware Valley College, ranked sixth in Division III, dropped a 22-13 home decision to the eighth-ranked team in Division II, Pitt-Johnstown.

Helms, a returning national qualifier and the seventh-ranked Division III wrestler in his weight class, improved to 7-0 on the season as a takedown in overtime gave him a 3-1 victory over two-time Division II All-American Howard Bell. Bell placed sixth at nationals last season.

Mike Weston also picked up a big victory at 125 pounds as he pinned 2003 Division II national qualifier Ryon Mazzocco in 5:53. The win upped Weston's record to 8-2 on the year and it gave the Aggies (2-1) a 6-0 lead in the match.

However, the Mountain Cats (1-0) won the next five weight classes to take a 16-6 lead. Two-time national qualifier Jason Shivak made it a six-point match as he picked up a 15-4 major decision over Mark Glova at 174 pounds. Shivak is now a perfect 7-0 on the year for Delaware Valley.

However, Pitt-Johnstown put the match away by winning two of the final three matches on the afternoon. The lone Aggie victory down the stretch was Helms' stunner at 197 pounds.


UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-JOHNSTOWN 22, DELAWARE VALLEY COLLEGE 13
125 - Mike Weston (DVC) by fall over Ryon Mazzocco, 5:53
133 - Thad Benton (PJ) by major decision over Desmond Wiggins, 8-0
141 - Jason Nestor (PJ) by decision over Barry Wise, 6-3
149 - Ryan Ickes (PJ) by decision over Rob Jiminez, 6-4
157 - Matt Roncolato (PJ) by decision over Jeremy Messinger, 10-6
165 - Mark Glova (PJ) by decision over Mike Berlanda, 7-2
174 - Jason Shivak (DVC) by major decision over Brian Putnam, 15-4
184 - John Burda (PJ) by decision over Josh Housekeeper, 4-1
197 - Andrew Helms (DVC) by decision over Howard Bell, 3-1 (OT)
285 - Zach Majocha (PJ) by decision over Wayne Helms, 5-1