LOCK HAVEN — In a nail-biting finish that had the 369 fans on the edge of their seats, the Ursinus escaped with a thrilling 24-23 victory over Lock Haven at Thomas Fieldhouse on February 2, 2025. The tension was palpable throughout this crucial clash as both teams traded the lead multiple times.

Early Bears Momentum

The action began at 103 pounds where Mandy Gavares (Ursinus) earned a fall in 1:45 to give the visitors an early lead at Lock Haven 0, Ursinus 6. At 110 pounds, Olivia Guy (Ursinus) pinned his opponent in 0:29, extending the visitors' advantage at Lock Haven 0, Ursinus 12. The 117-pound bout saw Jayleah Pletz (Lock Haven) won by forfeit, narrowing the gap at Lock Haven 6, Ursinus 12.

Key Middle Bouts

A key match came at 103 pounds where Mandy Gavares (Ursinus) won by fall, extending the visitors' advantage to Lock Haven 0, Ursinus 6. Olivia Guy kept the momentum going for the visitors at 110 pounds with a pin, making the score Lock Haven 0, Ursinus 12. At 117 pounds, Jayleah Pletz (Lock Haven) responded with a forfeit, bringing the score to Lock Haven 6, Ursinus 12.

Sealing the Victory

at 160 pounds, Emma Matera (Ursinus) secured a pin in 5:53, making the final score Lock Haven 15, Ursinus 29. followed by Lindsay Laws at 180 pounds who won by forfeit, In the final bout at 207 pounds, Trinity Monaghan won by forfeit, making the final score Lock Haven 27, Ursinus 29.

Takedown Statistics

In the takedown battle, both teams were even with 11 takedowns each. Overall, Lock Haven finished with 11 takedowns to Ursinus's 11. Kalli Roskos (Ursinus) led all wrestlers with 4 takedowns, followed by Marissa Rumsey (Lock Haven) with 4 takedowns and Lily Sherer (Lock Haven) with 3 takedowns.

Bout-by-Bout Analysis