Busy month ahead for Penn College athletics

February will be busy for Pennsylvania College of Technology athletics as the regular basketball and wrestling seasons end and men’s lacrosse and baseball seasons begin.

Wrestling

On Saturday, the Wildcats improved to 7-1 in dual matches with a 56-0 romp of Keystone College.

Penn College won all 10 bouts, six of them contested, getting falls from Noah Hunt of Muncy at 141 pounds, Anton Esterbrook of Wyomissing at 157, Zach Miller of Lock Haven at 174, and Nicholai Brotzman of Marietta at 285. Isaac Cory of Montoursville picked up a technical fall at 184, and Nicholas Woodruff of Woodbury added a decision at 197.

On Sunday in the Rennie Rodarmel Allstate Invitational at Lycoming College, Penn College had an outstanding showing, with 11 wrestlers reaching the podium and three of them claiming individual championships.

In team competition, the Wildcats finished second to host Lycoming College in a field of eight.

Hunt went 4-0 with three pins and a major decision at 141 pounds, while Gavin Gomes of Denville, New Jersey, and Cory at 157 and 184, respectively, both finished 3-0 to claim their titles. Cory’s 4-3 decision win in his final match came against Lycoming’s Eli Crum, who is ranked No. 3 in the region.

Placing third for Penn College were Bryan Tilney of Oak Ridge, New Jersey (2-1 at 141), David M’Balla of Easton (2-1 at 149), Brett Patton of West Chester (2-1 at 157) and Josh Howard of Plantsville, Connecticut (3-1) at 165.

Placing fourth were Gio DiBiagio of Easton (2-1 at 125) and Cole Shupp of Danville (1-2 at 174).

Placing sixth were Cavin Napoletano of Killingworth, Connecticut (2-2 at 157) and Ayden Sprague of Millerton (3-2 at 165).

Lycoming College led the field with 147.5 points and was followed by Penn College 114, Misericordia 107, Scranton 66, Keystone 52.5, Pitt-Bradford 51.5, King’s 51 and Muhlenberg 43.5.

Schedule/Record/Series History

Overall record: 7-1

AMCC record: 4-0

Saturday, Feb. 1 — host Keystone College, W, 56-0

Sunday, Feb. 2 — Rennie Rodarmel Allstate Invitational at Lycoming College, 2 of 8

Saturday, Feb. 8 — at Messiah Open, 10 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 13 — at Lycoming College, 7 p.m. (Lycoming leads 4-0)

Men’s Basketball

On Tuesday, for the second time this season, the Wildcats handled Penn State Abington in United East action, posting an 87-66 win. Livingston Cross of Union, New Jersey, poured in 29 points and hauled in 13 rebounds for his season 17^th double-double.

With 12 of 16 UE teams making the playoffs, Penn College, with four conference games remaining, is all but assured of a postseason berth.

UE standings through Sunday: Bryn Athyn 11-1, Penn State Harrisburg 10-2, Lancaster Bible College 10-2, Keystone College 8-4, Notre Dame (Md.) University 8-4, Wilson College 7-4, Cairn University 7-5, St. Mary’s (Md.) 7-5, St. Elizabeth University 7-5, Penn College 6-6, Valley Forge 5-8, Penn State Berks 4-8, Gallaudet University 2-10, Penn State Abington 2-10, Rosemont College 1-11, Penn State Brandywine 1-11.

Schedule/Record/Series History

Overall: 8-13

UE: 6-6

Tuesday, Jan. 28 — host Penn State Abington (UE), W, 87-66

Wednesday, Feb. 5 —host Keystone College (UE), 7 p.m. (Keystone leads 1-0)

Saturday, Feb. 8 — at St. Elizabeth University (UE), 3 p.m. (St. Elizabeth leads 4-1)

Tuesday, Feb. 11 — host Rosemont (UE), 7 p.m. (tied 1-1)

Women’s Basketball

After two first-quarter ties, the last one at 12-all, Penn State Harrisburg moved out in front and led the rest of the way for its 78-68 victory. Gigi Parlante of Williamsport led Penn College with 24 points and 10 rebounds. Lexi Troup of Huntingdon added 14 points for the Wildcats.

Despite the loss, the Wildcats, with an 8-4 UE record, have clinched a postseason playoff spot for the third year in a row.

UE standings through Sunday: St. Mary’s (Md.) 10-1, Penn State Abington 10-2, Bryn Athyn 9-3, Gallaudet University 9-3, Penn State Harrisburg 9-4, Penn College 8-4, Keystone College 8-4, St. Elizabeth University 8-4, Notre Dame (Md.) University 8-5, Lancaster Bible College 6-6, Wilson College 6-6, Cedar Crest College 5-6, Valley Forge 3-9, Penn State Berks 1-11, Penn State Brandywine 1-11, Rosemont College 1-11, Cairn University 0-12.

Schedule/Record/Series History

Overall: 11-10

UE: 8-4

Saturday, Feb. 1 — at Penn State Harrisburg (UE), L, 78-68

Wednesday, Feb. 5 — host Keystone College (UE), 5 p.m. (Penn College leads 2-1)

Saturday, Feb. 8 — at Penn State Brandywine (UE), 1 p.m. (Penn College leads 1-0)

Tuesday, Feb. 11 — host Rosemont College (UE), 5 p.m. (Penn College leads 1-0)

Archery

Freshman Casey Keiter of Dornsife podiumed during last weekend’s season-opening archery competition at the Easton Collegiate Trophy Tournament, where he placed third in the men’s bowhunter event.

Also earning top 10 spots for Penn College were Josiah Hinojos of Groton, Connecticut, sixth in men’s bowhunter; Matthew Byrnes of Manahawkin, New Jersey, sixth; and Brady Buriak of Herndon, 10^th, in men’s compound.

“The Easton shoot is a great collegiate season kickoff. It was good to see the archers adjusting from our indoor range to competing on a line with 600 others. Many adjusted well with one podium (Keiter) and four top-ten finishes,” coach Dustin Bartron said.

“We have three weeks to hone our skills and shoot at the indoor nationals,” the coach added. “Many of the archers learned much about the new level of competition when shooting against colleges and universities from across the country.”

Schedule

Saturday, Jan. 25 — Easton Collegiate Trophy Tournament at Lancaster, Keiter third in men’s bowhunter.

Friday-Sunday, Feb. 21-23 — Indoor Collegiate Nationals at Harrisonburg, Va.

Men’s Lacrosse

Schedule/Series History

Saturday, Feb. 15 — host Susquehanna University, 1 p.m. (first-time opponent)

Baseball

Schedule/Series History

Friday, Feb. 21 — at Gettysburg College, 2 p.m. (first-time opponent)

For additional information, visit the Wildcats Athletics website.

For more about the United East, visit the conference website.