LOCK HAVEN — The Lock Haven wrestling team defended home territory with a 33-6 victory over the visiting George Mason at Thomas Fieldhouse on January 25, 2024. The event drew a crowd of 1357 fans. The Bald Eagles claimed victory in this important conference dual meet.

Early Bald Eagles Momentum

The action began at 125 pounds where Anthony Noto (Lock Haven) secured a pin in 4:06 to give the home team an early lead at Lock Haven 6, George Mason 0. At 133 pounds, Gable Strickland (Lock Haven) secured a decision victory (4-2), extending the home team's advantage at Lock Haven 9, George Mason 0. The 141-pound bout saw Wyatt Henson (Lock Haven) won by technical fall in 4:23 (21-5), extending the home team's advantage at Lock Haven 14, George Mason 0.

Key Middle Bouts

The momentum firmly shifted to Bald Eagles beginning at 125 pounds, as the home team put together a crucial streak of 5 consecutive victories. At 125 pounds, Anthony Noto pinned his opponent, followed by Gable Strickland with a decision at 133 pounds, followed by Wyatt Henson with a technical fall at 141 pounds, followed by Nick Stonecheck with a pin at 149 pounds, and at 157 pounds, Connor Eck capped the run with a decision, pushing the score to Lock Haven 23, George Mason 0.

Sealing the Victory

With the team victory already secured for Lock Haven, at 184 pounds, Malachi DuVall (George Mason) prevailed by decision (8-2), followed by Brad Morrison at 197 pounds who earned a major decision (10-1), In the final bout at 285 pounds, Ethan Miller won by decision (8-2), making the final score Lock Haven 33, George Mason 6.

Takedown Statistics

In the takedown battle, Lock Haven led with a 13 takedown advantage. Overall, Lock Haven finished with 20 takedowns to George Mason's 7. Wyatt Henson (Lock Haven) led all wrestlers with 6 takedowns, followed by Anthony Noto (Lock Haven) with 3 takedowns and Connor Eck (Lock Haven) with 3 takedowns.

Bout-by-Bout Analysis