The Lock Haven University wrestling team is set to host Michigan State on Friday, February 12 at 7 p.m. in Thomas Fieldhouse.
 
The Bald Eagles enter the match at 7-9 overall (2-3 Eastern Wrestling League).
 
Michigan State is 1-12 overall (1-7 Big Ten) and enters Friday's dual coming off the Spartans' only dual win of the season. MSU beat Northwestern on January 31, 19-15.
 
On Friday, LHU will be looking for its first-ever win over Michigan State. Friday's match marks the fourth all-time meeting between the two schools and MSU leads the series 3-0.
 
The two teams last met on December 3, 2011 and the Spartans won 30-6. Highlighting the match for LHU was Bobby Rehm, who picked up his first collegiate win in the dual, a 9-6 decision at 125 pounds.
 
Michigan State at Lock Haven
Friday, February 12 | 7 p.m. | Thomas Fieldhouse, LHU | Lock Haven, Pa.
Senior Night | TV Giveaway | Sports Administration Majors Night
AUDIO | VIDEO
In-match updates – Twitter @HavenAthletics
 
News, notes & storylines:

• Friday marks LHU's final home dual of the season.
• Aaron McKinney (157) is in search of his 100^th win, he sits on 99 looking to become LHU's 19^th 100-match winner.
• Dan Neff (149) is ranked No. 17 this week by InterMat and No. 12 by Wrestling Report.
• Bobby Rehm (133) is ranked No. 33 this week by Wrestling Report.
• Neff, a returning All-American has won 14 straight matches. He's 14-0 since returning to 149 on December 17.
• Both Rehm and Neff won their 100^th career matches earlier this season.
• Neff is this week's EWL Athlete of the Week.

 
Lock Haven's probable lineup:
125: R-So. Jake Field (South Elgin, Ill./Marmion Academy) 13-14
133: R-Sr. Bobby Rehm (Lancaster, Pa./Penn Manor) 21-8
141: R-Sr. Cody Wheeler (Towanda, Pa./Towanda) 5-7
149: R-Sr. Dan Neff (Quarryville, Pa./Solanco) 21-8
157: R-Sr. Aaron McKinney (McDonald, Pa./West Allegheny) 28-14
165: Fr. Cody Cordes (Edwardsville, Pa./Wyoming Valley West) 16-17
174: R-Jr. Tyler Wood (West Chester, Pa./West Chester-Rustin) 16-14
184: R-Fr. Tristan Sponseller (East Berlin, Pa./Bermudian Springs) 20-12
197: R-Sr. Phil Sprenkle (Seven Valleys, Pa./Dallastown) 13-6
285: Jr. Adam Mackie (Bechtelsville, Pa./Brandywine Heights) 10-10
 
Michigan State's probable lineup:
125: R-So. Mitch Rogaliner (Temperance, Mich./ Bedford) 10-13
133: R-Jr. Garth Yenter (California, Ky./ Campbell County) 9-15
141: R-So. Javier Gasca (Kingsburg, Calif./ Kingsburg) 16-5
149: R-Jr. Kaelan Richards (Rochester, Mich./ Rochester) 1-11
157: R-Fr. Mark Bozzo (DeWitt, Mich./St. John's) 13-11
165: R-So. Dean Vettese (Troy, Mich./ Rochester) 6-9
174: R-Fr. Shane Shadaia (Rochester Hills, Mich./ Rochester) 5-13
184: R-Fr. Shwan Shadaia (Rochester Hills, Mich./ Rochester) 10-9
197: Fr. Jacob Cooper (Albion, Mich./ Springport) 9-11
285: R-Jr. Dimitrius Renfroe (Inkster, Mich./ Wayne Memorial) 3-17
 
Special Promotions:
On Friday, all current LHU students will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win awesome LHU wrestling gear and the grand prize of a 32-inch TV. Friday also marks LHU's second Sports Administration Majors Night.
 
Neff named EWL Athlete of the Week:
On Monday, February 8, Dan Neff (R-Sr., 149) was named this week's Eastern Wrestling League (EWL) Athlete of the Week. On Thursday (Feb. 4), Neff extended his win streak in a big way. Since returning to 149 pounds on December 17, where he was a Division I All-American last season, Neff has gone 14-0. Neff picked up a huge win downing Pat Lugo, ranked as high as No. 12 in some national polls. Neff beat Lugo 7-3, taking him down three times in the first period. Neff's win at 149 kept the Bald Eagles in the match vs. perennial PSAC power Edinboro early.
 
Rehm named last week's EWL Athlete of the Week:
Last week (Monday, February 1), Bobby Rehm (R-Sr., 133) was named the Eastern Wrestling League (EWL) Athlete of the Week. Rehm went 2-0 and collected his 100th career win at Clarion. Rehm became the 18th wrestler to join LHU's 100-win club. His 100th win came in dominating fashion, as he picked up a first-period tech fall, 18-0 (2:42; vs. Roshaun Cooley). The bonus points helped Lock Have down EWL rival Clarion. Rehm capped a 2-0 week for the Bald Eagles, picking up a 4-2 win in the dual with Cleveland State (vs. Evan Cheek).
 
The Haven's 100-match winners:
Heading into Friday, Lock Haven has 18 members of the 100-win club. Aaron McKinney looks to join the club.
 
1. Brad Lloyd, 146
2. Doug Buckwalter, 124
3. Mike Lingenfelter, 123
4. Rick Peterson, 120
5. Mike Maney, 119
5. Jody Karam, 119
7. JaMarr Billman, 117
8. Craig Corbin, 116
9. Seth Martin, 113
10. Mike Rogers, 112
10. Shannyn Gillespie, 112
13. Mike Guerin, 108
13. Jeff Husick, 108
15. Fred Garcia, 104
15. Dan Neff, 104
17. Bobby Rehm, 101
18. Jerry Swope, 100
 
NCAA Coaches' Panel Rankings:
On Thursday, January 21, the NCAA released the first of four NCAA wrestling coaches' panel rankings for the 2015-16 season. The final rankings will be used as part of the selection process for NCAA Championships qualifiers. Dan Neff was ranked No. 22 at 149 in the initial listing.
 
Last time out:
Several members of the LHU wrestling team competed at Saturday's (Feb. 6) Edinboro Open. Leading the way for the Bald Eagles was David Sheesley and Aaron McKinney. Sheesley went 3-2 and finished fourth at 125 pounds. McKinney was 5-1 and finished fifth at 157 pounds. The five wins push McKinney to 99 career wins, just one away from becoming the 19th member of LHU's 100-win club. Competing unattached at 141 pounds, Ronnie Perry finished fifth after going 6-1.
 
Last time in dual action:
Last Thursday (Feb. 4), LHU battled perennial EWL-power Edinboro in a thriller. Lock Haven pushed the pace in every match and the Bald Eagles came away with four wins on the night, including Dan Neff's 14th straight, but in the end Edinboro picked up a hard-fought 21-13 victory over The Haven. Along with Neff, Lock Haven got wins from Cody Wheeler, Tyler Wood and Phil Sprenkle.
 
Up next:
Next Thursday, February 18, LHU heads to George Mason for a 5:30 EWL match.