LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Lock Haven University wrestling team is set to welcome local-rival Bucknell on Friday (February 10) night at 7 p.m. for a non-conference match.

Setting the stage:
The Bald Eagles enter Friday's match coming off a convincing 28-9 win over Cleveland State last Friday in Eastern Wrestling League (EWL) action. The win snapped a seven-match losing streak for LHU and helped Lock Haven record its first league win of the year.

LHU now sits at 4-8 overall and 1-3 in EWL action.

Bucknell is 3-15 overall and 2-3 in Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) action. The Bison are coming off a 27-12 loss to Army on Tuesday night. Bucknell managed four wins in the loss to the Black Knights.

The Bison feature one nationally ranked wrestler in 165-pounder, Corey Lear.

The series:
Lock Haven controls the series, which dates back to 1947. This will be the 18th meeting between the two sides with LHU leading the way with a 15-2 mark.

Bucknell's wins have come the in the last two meetings as LHU will look to snap the two-match skid on Friday.

Last year, Bucknell won 26-13 as Lock Haven managed just four wins on the night.

Current Bald Eagles John Trumbetti, Matt Bonson and Harry Turner all won for LHU.

Probable Starters:
Lock Haven (4-8)
125: Bobby Rehm (Fr., Lancaster, Pa./Penn Manor) 24-14
133: John Trumbetti (Sr., Montvale, N.J./St. Joseph Regional) 5-18
141: #33 Matt Bonson (Sr., Lewistown, Pa./UVA) 14-7
OR Jonathon Childress (R-So., Dallastown, Pa/Dallastown) 4-4
149: Owen Wilkinson (Sr., Hartland, Mich./Hartland) 21-11
OR William Randt (Jr., York, Pa/West York) 6-7
157: Aaron Fry (So., Muncy, Pa./Muncy) 9-9
165: Seth Creasy (Sr., Mercer, Pa./Mercer) 13-10
OR Dylan Caprio (So., Mill Hall, Pa/Central Mountain) 4-6
174: Aaron McKinney (Fr., Imperial, Pa./West Allegheny) 6-20
184: Fred Garcia (So., Donora, Pa./Ringgold) 13-9
OR Zach Heffner (Fr., New Berlinville, Pa/Boyertown) 6-13
197: Matt Parlier (Jr., Cuddebackville, N.Y./Port Jervis) 4-16
285: Harry Turner (R-Jr., Howell, N.J./Howell) 20-15

Bucknell (3-15)
125: Austin Miller (Fr., Mount Joy, Pa./Hempfield) 17-11
133: Shawn Armato (Fr., Souderton, Pa./Germantown Academy) 2-18
141: Derrik Russell (Jr., Jackson, N.J./Jackson) 10-15
149: Alex Pellicciotti (So., Boyertown, Pa./Boyertown Area) 11-11
157: John Regan (Sr., Plum Borough, Pa./Kiski School) 15-10
165: #27 Corey Lear (Jr., Orangeville, Pa./Benton Area) 12-6
174: Stephen McPeek (So., Southlake, Texas/Bishop Lynch) 16-15
184: Jamie Westwood (So., Little Falls, N.J./Queen of Peace) 8-17
197: Tyler Lyster (Sr., Wanamassa, N.J./Ocean Township) 8-20
285: OPEN

Last time out:
Last Friday, LHU dominated visiting Cleveland State by winning eight of 10 bouts on the way to a convincing 28-9 win.

The Haven picked up a pair of bonus-point wins thanks to a major decision by Fred Garcia (184) and a pin by Harry Turner (285).

Rehm leads the way:
True-freshman Bobby Rehm has been a hammer all year for LHU at 125. His 24 wins are a team-best as he sits at 24-14 on the year.

Bonson back in the rankings:
Senior Matt Bonson (141) is back in the national rankings. The Lewistown, Pa. native is ranked No. 33 in this week's Gregg Henry's/WrestlingReport D1 rankings. Bonson is 14-7 on the year.

Creasy continues hot streak:
Senior Seth Creasy continues to roll for The Haven. The 165-poudner has won three straight matches and six of his last eight. He's 13-10 on the year and 7-4 in dual action.

Turner featured by PSAC:
This week Harry Turner (285) was featured on the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference's website. To check it out, visit www.psacsports.org

Did you know?
In the last three dual matches, Aaron Fry (157) and Seth Creasy (165) have won back-to-back matches for Lock Haven.

Up next:
Lock Haven is home again next week (Friday, February 17) as the Bald Eagles close out the home portion of their 2011-12 season with EWL rival Bloomsburg (7 p.m.).