FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The LIU wrestling team headed into Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Championships on a high note.

The Sharks defeated host Sacred Heart, 32-9, on Saturday night.

The biggest wins included Robbie Sagaris earning five points for the Sharks with a technical fall over Mike Manta at 125 pounds and Devin Matthews producing the same result against Dakota Asuncion at 141 pounds. Blake Bahna pinned Aidan Zarrella at 165 pounds.

Drew Witham (149), Joe Lopresti (184) and John Dusza (197) also were victorious, while Sacred Heart forfeited at heavyweight.

The Sharks next compete at the EIWA Championships March 3-5 at the Palestra in Philadelphia.