Mercyhurst, ranked No. 11 in NCAA Division II, took control early by winning the first seven matches.
Payne Lint got it started for the Lakers in the 125 bout, defeating Gannon's Scott Baron via technical fall in the third period. Braxdon Scaletta followed up with a 12-1 decision over Ed Marshall at 133. All-American J.J. Zanetta then won a decision at 141 over the Knights' Brian Yoder, to give the Lakers a 13-0 lead.
The Lakers Brian Pogel, Andy Lamancusa and Hudson Harrison also won by decision in their respective weight classes to give the Lakers the lead for good.
All-American Zack Schafer scored the only fall of the night when he pinned Jamie Shearer in the 174 match.
Kenny Bluska finished off the evening with a 2-0 decision in the heavyweight bout.
The match carried more weight as the team's battled for the Oar, a trophy that signifies the yearly winner in the series. A year ago, Gannon defeated Mercyhurst by one point in the War at the Shore to win the first match in which the Oar was presented.
The Lakers, now 1-4 on the year, will be back in action December 9, when they travel to the Ohio Northern Invite.
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