WRESTLING vs. Lock Haven / vs. Clarion
WHEN:  Saturday, Jan. 20 | 12 p.m. / Sunday, Jan. 21 | 2 p.m.
WHERE:  Recreation Athletic Complex | Fairfax, Va.
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FAIRFAX, Va. – The George Mason wrestling team continues its Eastern Wrestling League schedule, hosting Lock Haven on Saturday, Jan. 20 and Clarion on Sunday, Jan. 21 at the Recreation Athletic Complex in Fairfax, Va.
 
Mason (3-6, 0-2 EWL) fell to No. 21 Rider 36-6 in the team's first EWL road dual of the season on Jan. 13.  Redshirt senior Ibrahim Bunduka registered his 16th win of the season, scoring with a takedown with 25 seconds left to earn a 4-3 decision over No. 21 J.R. Wert at 125 pounds.
 
In the final match of the night, redshirt junior Matthew Voss posted a 4-1 decision over Broncs senior Mauro Correnti at 285 pounds.  Voss won both of his matches last weekend and is tied for first on the team with 16 victories.
 
"I felt like we competed hard in the Rider match," Mason head coach Frank Beasley said.  "Matt and Ibrahim both beat very sound opponents and they were important wins for both of them.  I thought overall the team wrestled well and our effort was good."
 
In the NCAA coaches panel rankings, Voss is No. 30 at 285 pounds, while Bunduka is No. 31 at 125 pounds.
 
Bunduka was named EWL Wrestler of the Week for the week ending Jan. 14.  He opened with a 16-0 technical fall victory in 2:42 over Davidson's Michael McClelland last Friday and then upset No. 20 J.R. Wert of Rider with a 4-3 decision in Mason's dual with the Broncs on Saturday.
 
"It's always important when you wrestle conference duals," Beasley said.  "It matters for the conference tournament, which ultimately qualifies guys for the national tournament.  This is an important weekend to have a good performance."
 
Last season against Lock Haven, the Patriots dropped the EWL matchup 25-10 on Dec. 4, 2016 at Thomas Field House in Lock Haven, Pa.  Sahid Kargbo (149), Matthew Raines (157) and Patrick Davis (174) notched wins for Mason.
 
Mason faced Clarion exactly one year ago, with the Golden Eagles snapping the Patriots four-match winning streak with a 24-10 victory on Jan. 20, 2017 at Tippin Gymnasium in Clarion, Pa.  Kargbo (149), Raines (157) and Voss (285) picked up wins for Mason.
 
Mason will look for its first win in program history against Lock Haven.  The Patriots are 2-2 all-time against Clarion. 
 
MASON PROBABLE STARTERS

125 | RSr. Ibrahim Bunduka (Alexandria, Va./T.C. Williams) 16-7
133 | RFr. Victor Echeverria (Centreville, Va.) 8-13
141 | So. Trevor Mello (Gainesville, Va.) 3-12
149 | RJr. Tejon Anthony (Baltimore, Md./Western Tech) 15-7
- or - RSo. Ryan Yorkdale (Centreville, Va.) 1-2
- or - RSo. Justin Yorkdale (Centreville, Va.) 2-9
157 | Fr. Bryce Reddington (Eagleville, Pa.) 9-10
165 | Fr. Austin Wilkerson (Lynchburg, Va.) 0-2
174 | Fr. Levko Higgins (Palmyra, Pa./Palmyra Area) 3-11
- or - Sr. Daniel Mika (Fairfax, Va.) 0-1
184 | RJr. Austin Harrison (Baltimore, Md./Western Tech) 3-7
197 | RFr.  Eli Spencer (Columbus, Ohio/Stuttgart) 3-8
285 | RJr. Matthew Voss (Edgewood, WA/Puyallup) 16-8

SCOUTING LOCK HAVEN
 
Lock Haven has a 7-1 overall record, including 1-0 against EWL opponents.  The Bald Eagles are 1-0 at home and 6-1 in duals held at a neutral site.
 
The Bald Eagles (7-1, 1-0 EWL) are No. 18 in the dual rankings by InterMat and No. 23 in this week's USA Today/NWCA Division I Coaches poll. 
 
Lock Haven went 3-1 at the Virginia Duals held on Jan. 12 in Hampton, Va.  The Bald Eagles defeated Fresno State 25-13, Bucknell 31-9 and earned a 22-18 victory over Tennessee-Chattanooga.   
 
Lock Haven downed Bloomsburg 37-2 on Dec. 16 in the team's EWL opener.  Saturday's match against the Patriots will be the first road dual of the season for the Bald Eagles.
 
Three Bald Eagles are ranked in the top 20 nationally by InterMat.  Junior Chance Marsteller (28-1) is No.7 at 165 pounds, junior Thomas Haines is No. 13 at 285 pounds and senior Ronnie Perry is No. 18 at 149 pounds.
 
Sophomore Kyle Shoop (141) and Marsteller (165) have each recorded seven technical falls this season, second-most in the NCAA.
 
Lock Haven is off to its best start since the 2001-02 season, when the Bald Eagles began the season 7-1. 
 
LOCK HAVEN PROBABLE STARTERS

125: Fr. Josiah Kline (Tucson, Ariz./Ironwood Ridge) 11-8
-or- Fr. Luke Werner (Bethlehem, Pa./Liberty) 17-9
133: R-So. DJ Fehlman (Warren, Pa./Warren) 17-11
141: R-So. Kyle Shoop (Boiling Springs, Pa./Boiling Springs) 23-8
149: #18 R-Sr. Ronnie Perry (Christiana, Pa./Solanco) 18-3
157: R-So. Alex Klucker (Summerdale, Pa./East Pennsboro) 14-6
165: #7 R-Jr. Chance Marsteller (New Park, Pa./Kennard-Dale (Oklahoma State) 28-1
174: So. Jared Siegrist (Manheim, Pa./Manheim Central) 21-12
184: R-So. Corey Hazel (Spring Mills, Pa./Penns Valley) 16-6
197: R-Fr. Trey Hartsock (Lewistown, Pa./Mifflin County) 12-11
285: #13 R-Jr. Thomas Haines (Quarryville, Pa./Solanco (Ohio State) 13-4
-or- Jr. Derek Dragon (Harvey's Lake, Pa./Lake Lehman) 4-7
 
SCOUTING CLARION
 
Clarion has a 5-3 overall dual record.  The Golden Eagles are 0-1 at home, 3-0 on the road and 2-2 in duals held at a neutral site.
 
The Golden Eagles (5-3, 0-0 EWL) have won four straight duals including a 36-3 victory over Davidson and a 30-12 win against VMI on Jan. 13.  Sunday's match against the Patriots will be the first EWL contest of the season for Clarion.
 
Junior Brock Zacherl is ranked No. 6 by InterMat at 141 pounds.  He has won tournament titles at the Clarion Open, the Wolfpack Open and the PSAC Championships this season.
 
CLARION PROBABLE STARTERS
 
125 | Fr. Gavin Park (Brookville, Pa./Brookville) 14-7
133 | Jr. Roshaun Cooley (Williamsport, Pa./Williamsport) 6-8
141 | No. 6 RJr. Brock Zacherl (Brookville, Pa./Brookville) 20-0
149 | RSo. Taylor Ortz (Brookville, Pa./Brookville) 15-7
157 | So. Mac Tanner (Port Allegany, Pa./Port Allegany) 8-6
- or - Fr. Avery Shay (New Fairfield, Conn./Fairfield) 17-9
165 | Fr. Max Wohlabaugh (Winter Springs, Fla./Winter Springs) 7-8
- or - RSo. Taylor Cahill (Berlin, Pa./Berlin Brothersvalley) 19-8
174 | Dom Rigous (Warrington, Pa./C.B. South) 12-6
184 | RFr. Greg Bulsak (South Park, Pa./South Park) 13-5
197 | RSr. Dustin Conti (Jefferson, Pa./Jefferson-Morgan) 16-5
285 | Fr. Toby Cahill (Berlin, Pa./Berlin Brothersvalley) 9-11
 
MAT FACT
 
Clarion alum and Golden Eagles Hall of Famer Kurt Angle finished his collegiate career with a 116-10-2 record and his 116 victories are 12th-most in program history.

Angle, a Pittsburgh native, was a two-time All-American, won two NCAA titles and was a 1995 world champion.  He won five matches, competing with a broken neck, to capture the gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.
 
Angle became a four-time WWE Champion, along with intercontinental, United State and Tag Team championships.  He inspired fans and antagonized opponents with his "three I's" – intensity, integrity and intelligence.