LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Lock Haven men's wrestling team will kick off its run to repeat as Mid-American Conference (MAC) Champions by hosting Clarion on Friday night (Dec. 5) in Thomas Fieldhouse at 7 p.m. The Bald Eagles are calling for all fans to wear white for the program's annual white out.
 
Promotions:
WHITE OUT Thomas Fieldhouse! (First 100 Students Receive FREE White Out T-Shirt)
Youth Night: All students eighth grade and below, free admission.
Rodger Cook Memorial Scholarship Recognition ($45,000 raised)

White Out Match this Friday!! Make plans to support the Bald Eagles in our first home match of the year. First 100 students get a free white out shirt! Social at the DACC from 5-6:30 pm Link: https://t.co/TBOHtvkUn6 ?@MACSports? ?@HavenAthletics? pic.twitter.com/D8KPijnI0u

— Lock Haven Wrestling (@LockHavenWrstl) December 2, 2025

 
Pre-Match Social (Register Here)
Date: Friday, December 5
Time: 5--6:30 p.m.
Location: Durrwachter Alumni Conference Center
Price:  $10.00 (*Light appetizers included; Cash Bar Available)  
 
Lock Haven vs. Clarion
Tickets: Adult - $20 (Purchase Here), Seniors - $10 (Purchase Here) | LHU students FREE 
Friday, Dec. 5, 2025
7 p.m.
Thomas Fieldhouse | Lock Haven, Pa. | Mat Town U.S.A.
Live Stream
 
Bald Eagles' Report (Individual Season Stats)
The Bald Eagles enter Friday with a 1-1 non-conference record and Clarion is set for its first dual of the season.
 
The Haven has won the previous two duals with Clarion, dating back to 2023, and is coming off a 43-4 victory on the road last season.
 
2025-26 MAC Preseason Individual Rankings
 
Bald Eagles in the InterMat Rankings:
Ibs.      Name                          Rank               Previous Rank
133      Gable Strickland         27                    29
141      Wyatt Henson             22                    23
149      Lucas Kapusta            28                    28
174      Avery Bassett             32                    32
197      Tucker Hogan             32                    32
 
Lock Haven Projected Lineup:
125: Curtis Nelson or Alex Reed
133: No. 27 Gable Strickland 
141: No. 22 Wyatt Henson or Conner Heckman 
149: No. 28 Lucas Kapusta 
157: Nick Stampoulos or Chase Burke 
165: Ousamane Duncanson 
174: No. 32 Avery Bassett or Connor Wetzel 
184: Sam Gautreau or Cael Black 
197: No. 32 Tucker Hogan 
HWT: Kade Sottolano or Ethan Miller
 
Clarion Projected Lineup:
125: Travis Clawson or Easton Mull
133: Joey Fischer
141: Scott Johnson
149: Matthew Smith
157: Wesley Barnes or Connor Eck
165: Alejandro Herrera-Rondon
174: John Altieri or Gabe Lilly
184: Adrian Gacek or Patrick Cutchember
197: Ethan Wiant
HWT: John Meyers or Lucas Thomas
 
*Lineups listed are projected for the Lock Haven vs. Clarion dual and are subject to change.
 
Next Up for The Haven:
The Bald Eagles hit the road on Thursday, Dec. 18 (6 p.m.) and will travel to Wisconsin for a non-conference dual.