LOCK HAVEN — In a nail-biting finish, the Lock Haven escaped with a thrilling 17-15 victory over Bucknell at Thomas Fieldhouse on January 30, 2025. The tension was palpable throughout this crucial clash as both teams traded the lead multiple times.

Early Bald Eagles Momentum

The action began at 125 pounds where Branden Wentzel (Lock Haven) won by decision (6-4) to give the home team an early lead at Lock Haven 3, Bucknell 0. The 133-pound bout saw Kurt Phipps (Bucknell) prevailed by decision (4-1), tying the score at Lock Haven 3, Bucknell 3. The 141-pound bout saw Wyatt Henson (Lock Haven) won by major decision (9-1), giving the home team the lead at Lock Haven 7, Bucknell 3.

Match Turning Point

The momentum firmly shifted to Bald Eagles beginning at 141 pounds, as the home team put together a crucial streak of 3 consecutive victories. At 141 pounds, Wyatt Henson dominated with a major decision, followed by Lucas Kapusta with a major decision at 149 pounds, and at 157 pounds, Nick Stampoulos capped the run with a decision, pushing the score to Lock Haven 14, Bucknell 3.

Sealing the Victory

at 184 pounds, Logan Deacetis (Bucknell) prevailed by decision (9-3), followed by Dillon Bechtold at 197 pounds who prevailed by decision (5-2), The team victory was mathematically secured at 285 pounds when Gavin Hoffman prevailed by decision (8-1), making the final score Lock Haven 17, Bucknell 15.

Takedown Statistics

In the takedown battle, Lock Haven led with a 3 takedown advantage. Overall, Lock Haven finished with 9 takedowns to Bucknell's 6. Lucas Kapusta (Lock Haven) led all wrestlers with 3 takedowns, followed by Branden Wentzel (Lock Haven) with 2 takedowns and Logan Deacetis (Bucknell) with 2 takedowns.

Bout-by-Bout Analysis