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National Rankings
Sports Information Department, Dan Teliski, Director
Phone: (814) 871-7418
Date: October 23, 2007
 
GANNON WRESTLING AMONG OTHERS
RECEIVING VOTES IN PRESEASON POLL

SCAVELLA RANKED SEVENTH AT 184 POUNDS
 
ERIE, Pa. - The Gannon wrestling team is among others receiving votes in the 2007-08 NCAA Division II Wrestling Coaches Association Preseason Top 20 Poll released Tuesday afternoon. In addition, Pino Scavella (Erie, Pa./Harbor Creek) is ranked seventh nationally at 184 pounds.
   
Central Oklahoma and Nebraska-Kearney tied for the top preseason spot. Each program captured 155 points after finishing one-two at the 2007 NCAA Division II National Championships. Minnesota State-Mankato (143), Adams State (134), and Pitt-Johnstown (122) completed the top five.
   
Gannon finished 3-6 in dual competition last season and placed 26th at the national championships. Scavella went 23-20 with eight pins. The redshirt senior went 4-4 in dual matches. He finished fourth at the NCAA Division II East Regionals with a 2-2 mark, advancing to the national championships for the first time in his career.
   
Gannon opens the 2007-08 season Sunday, November 4 at the University of Buffalo Open
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