June 19, 2006

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia -- Jake Herbert (Wexford, Pa./North Allegheny) earned the bronze medal in the 84 kg/184 lbs. weight class at the World University Championships Monday in Mongolia.

Herbert opened with a three-period win over K. Majied of Iran, 0-6, 2-2, 3-2. In the semifinals, he was defeated by the eventual champion A. Isaev of Russia, 0-3, 0-3. In the bronze-medal match, Herbert needed three periods to defeat Ch. Ganzorig of Mongolia, 3-9, 3-0, 6-0.

Herbert joined Cole Konrad of Minnesota as the U.S. delegation's two medalists from Monday's competition.

For more information on the World University Championships, visit the event's official Web site.