Pittsburgh 26 West Virginia 12
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - The No. 9 Pitt wrestling team won its 17th-straight match
in the EWL, rolling to a 26-12 win at West Virginia on Saturday.
Anthony Zanetta (125), Shelton Mack (133), Tyler Nauman (141), Donnie Tasser
(157), Tyler Wilps (165), Ethan Headlee (174) and Matt Wilps (197) posted
victories for the Panthers.
Headlee, returning from an injury, made a statement with a 12-2 major decision
over No. 22 Lance Bryson. It was the second time Headlee, ranked No. 26, notched
a major over Bryson this season, but Pitt's redshirt senior has steadily dropped
in the rankings because of multiple injuries.
No. 16 Zanetta and No. 20 Shelton Mack opened the night with wins over ranked
opponents. Zanetta held on for a 2-0 decision over No. 26 Shane Young at 125
pounds, while Mack used a five-point move on his way to an 8-6 decision over No.
24 Nate Pennesi at 133.
No. 9 Pitt 26 West Virginia 12
125 – No. 16 Anthony Zanetta (Pitt) dec. No. 26 Shane Young (WVU), 2-0
133 – No. 20 Shelton Mack (Pitt) dec. No. 24 Nate Pennesi (WVU), 8-6
141 – No. 32 Michael Morales (WVU) FALL Travis Shaffer (Pitt)
149 – No. 13 Tyler Nauman dec. Brutus Scheffel (WVU), 1-0
157 – Donnie Tasser (Pitt) maj. dec. Dominic Prezzia (WVU), 8-0
165 – No. 33 Tyler Wilps (Pitt) dec. Kyle Eason (WVU), 4-2 SV
174 – No. 26 Ethan Headlee (Pitt) maj. dec. No. 22 Lance Bryson (WVU), 12-2
184 – No. 20 Matt Ryan (WVU) dec. No. 32 Andy Vaughan (Pitt), 3-1
197 - No. 4 Matt Wilps wins by forfeit
285 - No. 24 Brandon Williamson (WVU) dec. Joel Yahner (Pitt), 7-2