On an intense day of wrestling action, Penn State freshman Aaron Wright contributed the most stunning upset of the match. He helped orchestrate a comeback that sent the Nittany Lions to victory over No. 10 Lehigh.

Wright's opponent, Ryan Bernholz, came into Sunday's match ranked No. 11 in the nation, but was left reeling after falling 31 seconds into the bout. Bernholz, clutching his heavily protected right knee, was visibly shaken by the outcome of the match.

The intrigue of the 157 pound match was further intensified by the overrule of the referee's initial call. Lehigh coaches claimed Wright was guilty of using an illegal move.

"The lock was a choke hold and our guy went out," said Lehigh assistant and former Penn State standout at heavyweight, Kerry McCoy.

An animated crowd flooded Rec Hall with a chorus of boos and gestures following the overrule and a lengthy debate ensued between coaches of both squads, and the referee stuck in between.

The legality of the technique hinged on whether Bernholz was conscious during the hold.

"If he was unconscious when the fall happened, it doesn't count," said McCoy.

After heated deliberation, however, the referee again changed his decision, awarding Penn State the fall, claiming Bernholz was conscious during the hold.

"I was kind of disappointed at first," said Wright. "I was just praying for the pin."

Penn State supporters roared in approval and with the six-point decision, the Nittany Lions jumped to a 15-13 lead.

"Even though it was an illegal hold, they let it stand," said McCoy. "The official makes a decision and you have to go with it."

Penn State coach Troy Sunderland actively debated with coaches and officials alike, realizing the potential the call would have on the final outcome. At this point in the match Penn State's wrestlers had suffered consecutive defeats and only three bouts remained in the match.

"When something happens like that I've got to battle for my kid," Sunderland said. "We'll take the pin and the win."

Wright's upset victory was his second pin in dual meet action, and was the second upset victory for a Penn State wrestler on Sunday. Jeff Knupp defeated No. 12 Rob Rohn in overtime, the first match of the day and a precursor of the competitive battle to come.

Wright's enthusiasm was heightened by the fact that he knew the team needed a clutch victory.

"I just went out there to wrestle my best," said Wright. "It was awesome."