Feb. 17, 2008

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. - The Boston University wrestling team put together a strong effort but came up short in a 21-17 decision on the road against East Stroudsburg on Sunday afternoon. With the loss, the Terriers move to 6-8-1 on the year.

Junior Carlo Ferrandino got things started on the right foot for BU, posting a 5-3 win over Kyle Heselpoth at 157. Sophomore A.J. Detwiler followed with a 7-3 decision against Joe Schick at 165 to give the Terriers a early 6-0 lead.

At 174, sophomore C.J. Inglin dropped a 10-3 match against Shane Mallory, but prevented a major decision. Classmate Alex Brown came up an impressive 13-0 major decision over Tom Pagano at 184 to give BU a 10-3 advantage.

The Warriors, however, responded with four straight wins - including a crucial 125-pound forfeit - to take a 21-10 lead that proved to be insurmountable.

Senior Joey Whitaker and junior Mike Roberts closed out the dual with victories for BU at 141 and 149, respectively. Whitaker pulled out a hard-fought 5-3 win over Sean Carr, while Roberts scored early and often in his 17-7 major decision over Jesse Dunn.

The Terriers will close out their regular season at home on Saturday (Feb. 23) when they host Rider for a noon dual.

ESU 21, Boston University 17
157 - Carlo Ferrandino (BU) dec. Kyle Heselpoth, 5-3
165 - A.J. Detwiler (BU) dec. Joe Schick, 7-3
174 - Shane Mallory (ESU) dec. C.J. Inglin, 10-3
184 - Alex Brown (BU) maj. dec. Tom Pagano, 13-0
197 - Dave Williams (ESU) pinned John Hall, 6:22
285 - Chris Birchler (ESU) dec. Jim Connors, 9-2
125 - Matthew Benedetti (ESU), forfeit
133 - Matt Swallow (ESU) dec. Abbie Rush, 6-0
141 - Joey Whitaker (BU) dec. Sean Carr, 5-3
149 - No. 20 Mike Roberts (BU) maj. dec. Jesse Dunn, 17-7