EAST STROUDSBURG – In their first dual meet of the season, the East Stroudsburg University men's wrestling team opened dropped a 22-21 decision to Scranton on Thursday night at Koehler Fieldhouse.

Notables

- Trailing 6-2, freshman Joshua Jasonowicz recorded the first pin of his ESU career at the 4:28 mark in first match of the dual to put ESU out in front, 6-0

- After the Warriors fell in three straight matches, freshman Jack Spahn stopped the skid at the 165 pound matchup with a 13-8 decision to pick up his first collegiate win

- Finding himself down 3-2 in the third period, sophomore Josh Leidig rolled his opponent on his back for his first collegiate pin, which helped the Warriors cut the Royals' lead to 22-15.

- In his ESU debut, freshman Ajay Hiller grinded out a 7-3 decision to get the Warriors within four at 22-18.

- Needing a major decision or better, junior Nick Nittoli secured a 4-2 decision for his first win of the season, but the Warriors would ultimately fall to the Royals, 22-21.

How it Happened

125 – Joshua Jasonowicz (ESU) def. Matthew DiGennaro (Scranton) Fall 4:28

133 – Matthew Murawski (Scranton) def. Aaron Acosta (ESU) Maj. Dec. (10-2)

141 – Anthony Clarizo (Scranton) def. Brian Lombardi (ESU) Dec. (6-1)

149 – Brandon Judge (Scranton) def. Jacob Remolina (ESU) Fall 1:52

157 – Jack Spahn (ESU) def. Daniel Kosinski (Scranton) by Dec. (13-8)

165 – Jeremiah Oakes (Scranton) def. Max Schultz (ESU) by Tech. Fall (16-1)

174 – William Laughlin (Scranton) def. Sczar Charles (ESU) by Maj. Dec. (16-2)

184 – Josh Leidig (ESU) def. Justin Weimer (Scranton) Fall 5:28

197 – Ajay Hiller (ESU) def. Hunter Marhan (Scranton) by Dec. (7-3)

285 – Nick Nittoli (ESU) def. John Murphy (Scranton) by Dec. (4-2)
 

Up Next

ESU hit the road for the first time this season on Thursday, November 18 as they travel to nationally ranked Pitt-Johnstown. The Warriors and Mountain Cats square off at 7 p.m. from the Sports Center.