HERSHEY, Pa. – The Lock Haven University wrestling team opened the season by going 2-1 today at the Hershey Duals.

Lock Haven dropped its first match of the day, falling to North Carolina 19-16, but the Bald Eagles bounced back with wins over George Mason (28-12) and Drexel (23-21).

Matt Bonson (Lewistown, Pa./UVA) had a huge day for the Bald Eagles and went 3-0 at 141-pounds in dominating fashion. He opened the day with a 6-4 over North Carolina's Danny Lopes.

Bonson followed that up with a tech fall win in the George Mason match and added a 13-1 major decision over Drexel's Josh Yurasits.

Harry Turner (Howell, N.J./Howell) was also 3-0 at 285-pounds and the clinched the win over Drexel with a solid 5-0 win against Max Wright.

Seth Creasy (Mercer, Pa./Mercer) was solid for The Haven.

After dropping his first bout of the day, he responded in a huge way with sensational performances against George Mason and Drexel.

Creasy picked up a 10-2 major decision over George Mason's Ty Knepp and cruised past Drexel's Charles Aungst 10-0 for his second consecutive major.

True-freshman Mike Khoury (Edgewater, N.J./Saint Joseph Regional) bounced back from a loss to open the day with a pair of wins to close things out.

Lock Haven will be back in action next weekend (Saturday, November 20) when they travel to No. 1 Cornell to take part in the prestigious Body Bar Invitational.

Match Results:

North Carolina 19 – Lock Haven 16
125: Nick Hyatt (LHU) major dec. Jacob Corrill (UNC) 14-1
133: John Trumbetti (LHU) dec. Patrick Owens (UNC) 4-2
141: Matt Bonson (LHU) dec. Danny Lopes (UNC) 6-4
149: Owen Wilkinson (LHU) dec. Daniel Helena (UNC) 7-5
157: Corey Mock (UNC) dec. Seth Creasy (LHU) 4-0
165: Thomas Scotton (UNC) dec. Colton Spade (LHU) 7-3
174: Thomas Ferguson (UNC) dec. Mike Khoury (LHU) 4-0
184: Nick Tenpenny (UNC) major dec. Jacob Bachman (LHU) 12-3
197: Zachary Bennett (UNC) fall Travis Stem (LHU) 1:27
285: Harry Turner (LHU) dec. Ben Brooks (UNC) 5-1

Lock Haven 28 – George Mason 12
125: Nick Hyatt (LHU) won by forfeit
133: Evan Kolb (LHU) dec. James Hunsberger (GM) 3-0
141: Matt Bonson (LHU) tech. fall Denny Herndon (GM) 15-0, 7:00
149: Brandon Bucher (GM) dec. Owen Wilkinson (LHU) 6-3
157: Seth Creasy (LHU) major dec. Ty Knepp (GM) 10-2
165: James Kaden (GM) dec. Colton Spade (LHU) 6-1
174: Mike Khoury (LHU) major dec. Greg Scott (GM) 11-3
184: Jacob Bachman (LHU) dec. Bagna Tovuujav (GM) 5-4
197: Cayle Byors (GM) fall Travis Stem (LHU) 6:31
285: Harry Turner (LHU) dec. Hunter Manspile (GM) 3-0

Lock Haven 23 – Drexel 21
125: Nick Hyatt (LHU) won by forfeit
133: Frank Cimato (DU) def. Evan Kolb (LHU) 2:28
141: Matt Bonson (LHU) major dec. Josh Yurasits (DU) 13-1
149: Austin Sommer (DU) fall Owen Wilkinson (LHU) 3:55
157: Seth Creasy (LHU) major dec. Charles Aungst (DU) 10-0
165: Joe Booth (DU) dec. Colton Spade (LHU) 4-2
174: Mike Khoury (LHU) dec. (SV) Justin Wieller (DU) 3-1
184: Jacob Bachman (LHU) dec. Shawn Fausey (DU) 4-2
197: Brandon Palik (Drexel) fall Travis Stem (LHU) 4:10
285: Harry Turner (LHU) dec. Max Wright (DU) 5-0