Wrestling

No. 6 Delaware Valley 41, Albright College 8

DOYLESTOWN (PA) -- The Delaware Valley College wrestling team, ranked sixth in Division III, recorded victories in the final six matches, including three by fall, as the Aggies rallied from an early deficit and downed Albright College 41-8 in a Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) match.

Delaware Valley (1-2) trailed 8-7 after the first four matches, but John Powell pinned Brandon Cuffee 38 seconds into the second period of their 157-pound match to give the Aggies the lead for good at 13-8.

Returning All-American Jason Shivak followed at 165 pounds and picked up his fourth victory of the season with a 13-1 major decision over Esrom Montesino. Eric Warbuton then pinned Paul LaPlaca in 2:10 at 174 pounds to up the Aggie advantage to 23-8.

Andrew Helms (184) and Jamall Johnson (197) picked up forfeit victories and Mike Moore ended the match by dropping his heavyweight opponent, Kevin West, in just 54 seconds

Delaware Valley's Ryan Finkbiner opened the match with his first collegiate victory, a 12-2 major decision over Brandon Boulden. The Aggies' other victory of the day was a 12-5 decision by Barry McBain against Matt Fay at 141.

Albright (3-2) picked up major decision victories at 133 and 149 pounds for its eight points. Wade Ginter notched a 13-1 victory over Mike Handleman at 133, while Pat Murray defeated Alan Schwartzbeck, 13-5 at 149 pounds.

DELAWARE VALLEY 41, ALBRIGHT 8
125 - Ryan Finkbiner (DVC) by major decision over Brandon Boulden, 12-2
133 - Wade Ginter (A) by major decision over Mike Handleman, 13-1
141 - Barry McBain (DVC) by decision over Matt Fay, 12-5
149 - Pat Murray (A) by major decision over Alan Schwartzbeck, 13-5
157 - John Powell (DVC) by fall over Brandon Cuffee, 3:38
165 - Jason Shivak (DVC) by major decision over Esrom Montesino, 13-1
174 - Eric Warbuton (DVC) by fall over Paul LaPlaca, 2:10
184 - Andrew Helms (DVC) by forfeit
197 - Jamall Johnson (DVC) by forfeit
Hwt- Mike Moore (DVC) by fall over Kevin West, 0:55

A random draw determined that the match would start at 125 pounds
Referee: Ken Daws
Attendance: 125