WHAT:  Match vs. Rider
WHEN: Friday, Jan. 30, 5:00 pm
WHERE: Johnson Center, Fairfax, Va.
LIVE STATS: TrackWrestling
WATCH LIVE: ESPN+

WHAT:  Match at Lock Haven
WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 1, Noon
WHERE: Thomas Fieldhouse, Lock Haven, Pa.
WATCH LIVE:  PSAC Sports Digital Network

RECORDS: George Mason (5-4, 2-1), Rider (8-4, 3-0) and Lock Haven (7-3, 1-0)
LAST MEETING:  Broncs won 24-12, Feb. 1, 2025; Bald Eagles won 19-17
ALL-TIME SERIES: Rider leads the series, 22-1; Lock Haven leads, 18-0
 
Fairfax – The George Mason wrestling team takes on two of the hottest teams in the MAC, hosting Rider (8-4, 3-0) at the second annual dual at the Johnson Center, then hits the road for a match at Lock Haven (7-3,1-0) on Sunday. Both teams are on a five-match win streak and undefeated in MAC action.

Home Match vs. Rider at the Johnson Center
Promotion:  Fans can grab a FREE rally towel, test their trivia skills for a chance to win an iPad, and bring nonstop energy to cheer on the team. Don't miss the action—pack the JC and help make some noise for Mason wrestling!
Parking: Free parking in Lot K (near the RAC) and paid parking at the Mason Pond Deck, located closer to the Johnson Center.

History with Rider
The Rider Broncs are 22-1 in all-time series history against George Mason dating back to 1998. Rider is on a 15-match win streak against the Patriots. The last time the Broncs fell to the Patriots was in 2008 when they dropped a 25-17 match in Fairfax.
 
Projected Line-ups
George Mason
125 – Ben Monn (RJR, 14-9)
133 – Anthony Lucchiani (FR, 5-6)
141 – Tate Hisey (FR, 11-7) & Jackson Palzet (FR, 6-3)
149 – Anthony Basile (FR, 12-8)
157 – #21/#19 DJ McGee (RJR, 17-2)
165 – Drew Dickson (RSR, 1-2) & Thomas Stofka (RFR, 4-12)
174 – #33/#32 Logan Messer (RSR, 17-6)
184 – #24/#26 Malachi DuVall (RSR, 19-4)
197 – Jack Kelly (RSR, 13-14)
285 – Herbert Billups (FR, 0-7)
 
Rider
125: #19/22 Tyler Klinsky or Alex Esposito
133: Will Betancourt
141: #14/21 Eli Griffin or D'Amani Almodovar
149: Dylan Layton
157: Gianni Maldonado
165: Brendon Abdon or Liam Scrivinach
174: Enrique Munguia
184: Giovanni Alejandro or JP Hangey
197: #20/21 Brock Zurawski
285: Hogan Swenski or James Lynch
*Rankings according to Intermat/Flo*
 
Away Match at Lock Haven
History with Lock Haven
Lock Haven has won all 18 duals against George Mason dating back to Jan. 8, 1976. The Bald Eagles needed bonus matches to defeat the Patriots a year ago, 19-17. The two teams split the 10 duals, but Lock Haven earned two technical falls to only one for the Patriots, giving the Bald Eagles the 19-17 win. 
 
Projected Line-ups
George Mason
125 – Ben Monn (RJR, 14-9) & Gunner Chambers (RSO, 7-10)
133 – Anthony Lucchiani (FR, 5-6)
141 – Tate Hisey (FR, 11-7) & Jackson Palzet (FR, 6-3)
149 – Anthony Basile (FR, 12-8)
157 – #19/#21 DJ McGee (RJR, 17-2) & Jackson Albert (FR, 8-7)
165 – Drew Dickson (RSR, 1-2) & Thomas Stofka (RFR, 4-12)
174 – #33/#32 Logan Messer (RSR, 17-6)
184 – #24/#26 Malachi DuVall (RSR, 19-4)
197 – Jack Kelly (RSR, 13-14)
285 – Herbert Billups (FR, 0-7)
*Rankings according to Intermat/Flo*
 
Lock Haven
125: Curtis Nelson or Alex Reed
133: No. 31 Gable Strickland or Patrick O'Keefe
141: No. 18 Wyatt Henson or Hunter Gould or Jake Zaltsman
149: No. 22 Lucas Kapusta
157: Nick Stampoulos or Chase Burke
165: Ousmane Duncanson or Nick Kunstek
174: No. 32 Avery Bassett or Connor Wetzel
184: Sam Gautreau or Cael Black
197: Tucker Hogan
285: Kade Sottolano or Ethan Miller
 
Noteworthy
D1 NCAA Most Dominate Wrestlng Award
The NCAA has released updated standings for the 2026 NCAA Men's Wrestling Awards and Malachi DuVall is in the top 3 in falls. Columbia's 285-pounder Vincent Mueller currently paces Division I with 10 falls in 15:54 on the season. DuVall of George Mason at 184-pounds and heavyweight James Campbell of Michigan State round out the top three in with nine and eight, respectively.