Feb. 20, 2004

New York, N.Y. - Duquesne University's wrestling team lost their match at Columbia University by a 28-12 score Friday afternoon at the Lions' Levien Gymnasium.

Junior Marc Allemang remained undefeated in heavyweight dual bouts with an 11-6 decision over Bart Seemen. He's 14-0 in dual contests and 25-3 overall this season.

Freshman Jared Ricotta secured a pin over CU's Golden Baker 4:22 minutes into the 165 pound match. Senior Mike Frank grabbed a 7-2 decision over John Grando in the 184 pound class.

The Dukes (8-8) have another dual match in New York tonight against Wagner College at 7:00 p.m. in Staten Island.

Results

Columbia 28, Duquesne 12

125: Jeff Sato (CU) decision over Bradley Cipriani (DU), 15-5
133: Daniel Green (CU) decision over Keith Pavlekovsky (DU), 6-4
141: Anthony Constantino (CU) decision over Cody Midlam (DU), 5-1
149: Erik Norgaard (CU) decision over Jon Denk (DU), 6-0
157: Devin Mesanko (CU) win by fall Brandon Baldini (DU), 1:16
165: Jared Ricotta (DU) win by fall Golden Baker (CU), 4:22
174: Sven Hafemeister (CU) win by forfeit
184: Mike Frank (DU) decision over John Grando (CU), 7-2
197: Justin Barent (CU) decision over Chandler Carranza (DU), 8-6
HWT: Marc Allemang (DU) decision over Bart Seemen (CU), 11-6