Match Recap
Lock Haven
WINNER
Kent State
LOCK HAVEN ROLLS TO IMPRESSIVE WIN OVER KENT STATE
LOCK HAVEN — The Lock Haven wrestling team defended home territory with a 42-6 victory over the visiting Kent State at Thomas Fieldhouse on January 24, 2025. The Bald Eagles claimed victory in this important conference dual meet.
Early Golden Flashes Momentum
The action began at 125 pounds where Tyeler Hagensen (Kent State) pinned his opponent in 5:10 to give the visitors an early lead at Lock Haven 0, Kent State 6. The 133-pound bout saw Anthony Noto (Lock Haven) dominated with a tech fall in 3:31 (19-4), narrowing the gap at Lock Haven 5, Kent State 6. At 141 pounds, Wyatt Henson (Lock Haven) won by forfeit, giving the home team the lead at Lock Haven 11, Kent State 6.
Key Middle Bouts
The momentum firmly shifted to Bald Eagles beginning at 133 pounds, as the home team put together a crucial streak of 9 consecutive victories. At 133 pounds, Anthony Noto earned a technical fall, followed by Wyatt Henson with a forfeit at 141 pounds, followed by Lucas Kapusta with a decision at 149 pounds, followed by Nick Stampoulos with a pin at 157 pounds, followed by Caden Dobbins with a decision at 165 pounds, followed by Avery Bassett with a pin at 174 pounds, followed by Colin Fegley with a major decision at 184 pounds, followed by Tucker Hogan with a decision at 197 pounds, and at 285 pounds, Gavin Hoffman capped the run with a pin, pushing the score to Lock Haven 42, Kent State 6.
Sealing the Victory
With the team victory already secured for Lock Haven, at 184 pounds, Colin Fegley (Lock Haven) won by major decision (12-3), followed by Tucker Hogan at 197 pounds who prevailed by decision (7-3), In the final bout at 285 pounds, Gavin Hoffman pinned his opponent in 4:52, making the final score Lock Haven 42, Kent State 6.
Takedown Statistics
In the takedown battle, Lock Haven led with a 18 takedown advantage. Overall, Lock Haven finished with 21 takedowns to Kent State's 3. Anthony Noto (Lock Haven) led all wrestlers with 6 takedowns, followed by Gavin Hoffman (Lock Haven) with 4 takedowns and Colin Fegley (Lock Haven) with 3 takedowns.
Bout-by-Bout Analysis
Final: Lock Haven 42 – Kent State 6
125: Tyeler Hagensen (Kent State) won by fall in 5:10 // Kent State leads 6-0
133: Anthony Noto (Lock Haven) tech fall Adan Benavidez (Kent State) in 3:31 19-4 // Kent State leads 6-5
141: Wyatt Henson (Lock Haven) won by forfeit // Lock Haven leads 11-6
149: Lucas Kapusta (Lock Haven) dec. Nathan Roth (Kent State) 8-3 // Lock Haven leads 14-6
157: Nick Stampoulos (Lock Haven) won by fall in 2:47 // Lock Haven leads 20-6
165: Caden Dobbins (Lock Haven) dec. Carson Miller (Kent State) 6-1 // Lock Haven leads 23-6
174: Avery Bassett (Lock Haven) won by fall in 2:25 // Lock Haven leads 29-6
184: Colin Fegley (Lock Haven) major dec. Trent Thomas (Kent State) 12-3 // Lock Haven leads 33-6
197: Tucker Hogan (Lock Haven) dec. Blake Schaffer (Kent State) 7-3 // Lock Haven leads 36-6
285: Gavin Hoffman (Lock Haven) won by fall in 4:52 // Lock Haven leads 42-6