Setting the Stage:

Head coach Scott Moore and the Lock Haven University wrestling team is set for a hectic weekend ahead. On Friday (Jan. 14) the Bald Eagles will travel to the Virginia Duals and face No. 18 Oklahoma and Virginia. Then on Saturday (Jan. 15) at the Bloomsburg Tri-Meet, LHU will meet California Baptist and the host Bloomsburg.

Opponent History:

For the Bald Eagles, it marks their 19th appearance at the Virginia Duals and the first since the 2018-19 season. The Haven is 34-32 all-time at the Virginia Duals. In No. 18 Oklahoma, the Bald Eagles meet an opponent they have only faced three times, most recently a 23-12 loss at these Virginia Duals in 2019. The dual against Virginia will mark the 8th meeting between the schools, a series which the Cavaliers hold a slender 4-3 advantage.

In Saturday’s Bloomsburg Tri-Meet, The Haven meet an opponent for the first time in California Baptist and an old foe Bloomsburg for the 77th time. The Bald Eagles hold a commanding 47-29 lead in the all-time series and most recently in 2019, LHU took home a 26-12 win over the Huskies.

LHU in the InterMat Rankings: 

125: Anthony Noto, No. 27

285: Isaac Reid, No. 33

Last Time Out:

The Bald Eagles first action of the year came on January 7th at the David Lehman F&M Open hosted by Franklin & Marshall. LHU’s Ashton Eyler came away with the crown at 165 pounds and the Bald Eagles placed fifth behind three total quarterfinalists. The Lehman Open featured a strong field from around the landscape of college wrestling as wrestlers from Penn State, Iowa State, Virginia, Army and Navy all made the trip to Lancaster, Pa.

Lock Haven University Wrestling Projected Lineup

January 14 & 15

125: #27 R-Fr. Anthony Noto (Lima, N.Y./Honeoye Falls-Lima (NC State)) 17-1

// or 125 – So. Matt Maloney (Bethlehem, Pa./Bethlehem Liberty) 1-4

133: Fr. Gable Strickland (Benton, Pa./Benton) 9-6

// or 133 – R-Jr. Cole Manley (Altoona, Pa./Altoona (Virginia Tech)) 0-0

141: R-Fr. Tyler Dilley (Saint Mary’s, Pa./Saint Mary’s) 4-4

149: Fr. Connor Eck (Bensalem, Pa./Bensalem) 14-10

// or 149 – Fr. DaShawn Farber (Bethlahem, Pa./Nazareth) 8-6

157: R-Sr. Ben Barton (Louisville, Ky./Trinity (Campbell)) 12-5

165: Jr. Ashton Eyler (Millersburg, Ohio/Claymont High (Iowa Central CC)) 17-8

// or 165 – R-Jr. Brinton Simington (Altoona, Pa./Altoona) 3-6

174: Fr. Tyler Stoltzfus (Mifflinburg, Pa./Saint Joseph’s Academy) 10-9

184: R-Fr. Colin Fegley (Mahanoy, Pa./Mahanoy) 3-5

197: Jr. Parker McClellan (Altoona, Pa./Altoona) 9-9

285: #33 R-So. Isaac Reid (Saltsburg, Pa./Kiski) 6-1

#18 University of Oklahoma

125: #23 Joey Prata

133: #13 Tony Madrigal

141: Jacob Butler OR Zack Zeamer

149: Dom Demas

157: #16 Justin Thomas

165: Troy Mantanona OR #28 Joe Grello

174: Anthony Mantanona

184: #21 Darrien Roberts OR Keegan Moore

197: #11 Jake Woodley

285: #27 Josh Heindselman

University of Virginia

125: Patrick McCormick OR Trey Lane

133: #14 Brian Courtney

141: Dylan Cedeno OR Evan Buchanan

149: Jarod Verkleeren

157: Jon Errico OR Jake Keating

165: #16 Justin McCoy

174: Justin Phillips OR Robby Patrick

184: Michael Battista

197: #14 Jay Aiello 

285: #28 Quinn Miller OR Jessie Knight

The Road Ahead: 

Following the Bald Eagles busy weekend, LHU returns home to host Mid-American Conference (MAC) foes George Mason on Friday (Jan. 21) and Clarion on Saturday (Jan. 22). Both duals are scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m.