Colebert Places Sixth At NCAA Regionals

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. -- Sam Colebert represented the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford wrestling team deep in the NCAA Division III Southeast Regional at Lycoming, placing sixth in the heavyweight class.

"Sam did an amazing job and in this regional tournament," Head Coach Colin Johnston said. "For Sam to take sixth place in the toughest weight class is impressive. I tip my hat to Sam for having such a great year and moving this program in the right direction."

Friday, Colebert wrestled his way to the consolation bracket quarterfinals, advancing to Saturday's action.

The winner of the consolation bracket finishes third and advances to the NCAA Division III Championships.

Saturday, Colebert won his consolation quarterfinals match over Alex Brunner from Southern Va. by way of a pin in 3:30, keeping his hopes of an NCAA qualification alive.

But, his run was cut short with a 4-1 decision defeat to Dylan Otis from Penn College, serving as his second and eliminating loss of the regionals.

Later in the bout for fifth place, he once again met up with Paul Triandafilo from Gettysburg and fell via a 5-1 decision.

Saturday's regional action ends the Pitt-Bradford inaugural Division III season. Under the guidance of Head Coach Colin Johnston, the Panthers enjoyed a season full of successes and triumphs to begin the program.

Pitt-Bradford Defeats Penn State-Behrend In Program's First Home Dual Meet

BRADFORD, Pa. -- The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford wrestling team ended its inaugural regular season on a high note as it defeated Penn State-Behrend, 30-14, at the KOA Arena in the first NCAA Division III home dual meet in program history.

The victory avenges the Nov. 2 defeat at Penn State-Behrend in the program's first-ever competition.

"It was a great match today," Head Coach Colin Johnston said of the victory -- which came on his birthday. "Everybody went out and did their job and we came out on top. I think it shows a lot of improvement from the last time we wrestled them and I've seen a lot of good stuff. I'm happy with the results and the guys did a great job."

Behrend found the win in the 125 lb. match. Then first two Pitt-Bradford victories of the day came from Penn State-Behrend no entries. Kendric Moore was credited with the 133 lb. win and Colton Davis was credited with the 141 lb. victory.

After a Penn State-Behrend win in the 149 lb. bout, Pitt-Bradford got three-straight victories From Victor Elias (157 lb.), Daniel Shields (165 lb.) and Nathan Powley(174 lb.) to take a commanding victory.

Elias and Powley's victories came by way of a pin.

Two more Behrend wins brought the meet to the 285 lb. bout where Sam Colebert took a 6-1 decision to secure the victory.