Jan. 24, 2008

(Morgantown, WV): West Virginia won 9 of 10 matches on Thursday night and defeated Clarion 35-3 in an EWL (Eastern Wrestling League) dual meet.

Held at the Coliseum, Clarion's record dropped to 6-9 overall and 0-2 in the EWL, while West Virginia jumped to 4-3 overall and 1-0 in the EWL.

Clarion's lone win came at 133-pounds when Ron LaBrake decisioned Jared Garvin 4-3. LaBrake had a first period takedown and a second period escape to lead 3-0. Garvin escaped in the third period and got his own takedown with about 10 seconds remaining. LaBrake won the bout with 1:07 riding time.

West Virginia's Kyle Turnbull started the Mountaineers rolling at 125 with a 4-2 decision over Jay Ivanco.

With Sal Lascari out with an injury, brother Tony filled in and wrestled well in a 4-2 loss to Stephen Waites. Waites reversal in the third period was the difference..

WVU's Dave Jauregui majored Hadley Harrison 14-5, and Zac Fryling decisioned Travis Uncapher 13-6 at 157 to give WVU control of the match.

After forfeiting at 167, Clarion's Mario Morelli lost 6-4 to Chance Litton at 174, and Scott Joseph lost 7-4 to Kurt Brenner at 184.

WVU's #12 ranked Jared Villers majored Jamie Luckett 12-3 at 197, and #17 Dustin Rogers pinned Roman Husam at heavyweight at 39-seconds.

Clarion returns to action on Friday hosting Duquesne and Wagner in a double dual starting at 5:30pm at Tippin Gym.

125- Kyle Turnbull (WV) dec. Jay Ivanco (CL) 4-2

133- Rob LaBrake (CL) dec. Jared Gavin (WV) 4-3

141- Stephen Waite (WV) dec. Tony Lascari (CL) 4-2

149- David Jauregui (WV) maj. dec. Hadley Harrison (CL) 14-5

157- Zac Fryling (WV) dec. Travis Uncapher (CL) 13-6

165- Donnie Jones (WV) forfeit

174- Chance Litton (WV) dec. Mario Morelli (CL) 6-4

184- Kurt Brenner (WV) dec. Scott Joseph (CL) 7-4

197- Jared Villers (WV) maj. dec. Jamie Luckett (CL) 12-3

285- Dustin Rogers (WV) Roman Husam (CL)

Clarion: 6-9; 0-2 EWL

WVU: 4-3; 1-0 EWL