Shippensburg University’s wrestling team fell to Millersville, 38-9, at Heiges Field House Thursday night. SU’s overall record moves to 5-8, and its conference record falls to 0-3.
The Raiders had a slow start to the match, going down by 15 points after the 125, 133 and 141 weight classes.
Junior Mike Trainor changed the momentum with a strong comeback win against Millersville freshman Danny Sinclair. The match was scoreless until Sinclair put up the first points with a reversal in the second period.
To gain the edge, Trainor earned two escapes and one stalling point to overcome Sinclair, and with five seconds left, Trainor sweetened the deal with a takedown. The match ended 6-2 in Trainor’s favor.
At 165 pounds, graduate Nick Delp dominated over his opponent, Millersville’s Chase Bish. Delp managed to secure a 13-0 lead on Bish before earning the fall in the second period.
Despite the strong individual efforts by Trainor and Delp, the Raiders struggled overall and fell to the Marauders.
The Raiders will aim to bounce back against Pitt-Johnstown on Tuesday and East Stroudsburg on Thursday.
Both matches will start at 7 p.m. at Heiges Field House.
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