Friday, February 11
Bethlehem, Pa.
7:00 PM
Lehigh University
vs
Princeton
Photo by: Hannahally Photography
No. 23 Lehigh Wraps Up Home Slate With Visits From No. 19 Princeton, Bucknell
2/10/2022 8:20:00 AM | Men's Wrestling
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - No. 23 Lehigh will get its final look at EIWA opposition prior to next month's EIWA Championships as the Mountain Hawks welcome No. 19 Princeton (Friday) and Bucknell (Saturday) to Leeman-Turner at Grace Hall for their final two home duals of the season. The Mountain Hawks are looking to bounce back from EIWA losses to Penn and Army West Point last weekend.
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Friday's dual with Princeton will feature a Lehigh wrestling t-shirt giveaway for the first 300 fans in attendance.
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Lehigh will honor its eight member senior class prior to Saturday's home finale against Bucknell.
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The Mountain Hawks are 5-1 at Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall, with the only blemish coming last Friday against Penn.
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Spectator Policy:Â Announced Jan. 12 and remaining in effect, Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall will operate at 67% capacity. Tickets will continue to be sold in advance at LehighTickets.com and on event days up to 67% capacity. Tickets remain available for both of this weekend's duals.
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COVID-19 Protocols: Per University policy, masks continue to be required indoors in public spaces at Lehigh for both unvaccinated and vaccinated individuals.  Masking will be enforced for all spectators at both matches this weekend. Failure to comply may result in removal from Grace Hall, and may result in all spectators not being permitted at future matches this season. Sections 103 (for 100-level ticket holders) and 203 & 207 (for 200-level ticket holders) will be physically-distanced sections for spectators who desire this. Ask an usher for assistance with this.
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Lehigh Probable Starters
125 No. 27 Jaret Lane (Jr., Catawissa, Pa.)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
      Sheldon Seymour (Fy., Troy, Pa.)              Â
133 No. 17 Malyke Hines (Fy., Kissimmee, Fla.)
141 Connor McGonagle (Fy., Danville, N.H.)Â Â Â Â Â
149 No. 28 Max Brignola (Fy., Rumson, N.J.) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
157 No. 7 Josh Humphreys (Jr., Parkersburg, W. Va.)
      Luca Frinzi (Fy., Quakertown, Pa.) Â
165 No.25 Brian Meyer (So., Phillipsburg, N.J.)Â
174 Jake Logan (Fy., New Rochelle, N.Y.)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
184 AJ Burkhart (So., Athens, Pa.)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
197 JT Davis (Fy., Middletown, Del.)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
285 No. 7 Jordan Wood (Sr., Gilbertsville, Pa.)Â Â
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It was an uncharacteristically tough weekend for Lehigh, which dropped EIWA duals to Penn and Army West Point. In its last action on Sunday, the Mountain Hawks led 13-9 with three bouts remaining before Army West Point claimed the final three bouts, scoring falls in two of the three. The match turned when Army's Corey Shie headlocked Connor McGonagle and gave the Black Knights the lead with a first period fall. First year Sheldon Seymour had the most impressive performance for the Mountain Hawks, stepping in for Jaret Lane with a 14-4 major decision over Ryan Chauvin at 125. Brian Meyer, Jordan Wood and Malyke Hines added wins by decision for the Mountain Hawks, who enter this weekend's action looking to snap a rare three match losing streak.
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Lehigh will recognize its eight member senior class prior to Saturday's dual against Bucknell. The Mountain Hawks' class of 2022 includes sixth-year senior Jordan Wood and seven fifth-years. Seven of the eight seniors have wrestled in at least one dual meet for the Mountain Hawks. In addition to Wood, the Mountain Hawks' seven fifth-year seniors are Satoshi Abe, JT Cooley, Eli Grape, Brock Herring, Jimmy Hoffman, Victor Lacombe and Dan Moran.
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True first-year Max Brignola made his dual debut for the Mountain Hawks last weekend and is expected to man 149 for the remainder of the season. Brignola went 12-2 competing unattached in open tournaments prior to his dual debut, earning victories at the Nov. 28 Mat Town Open I and the Dec. 5 George Mason Patriot Open. The Rumson, N.J. native also entered the Illinois Matmen Open Dec. 29-30 and came away with a fifth place finish. Brignola was a four-time New Jersey state qualifier with eighth and fourth place finishes to his credit.
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Seven Lehigh wrestlers appear in the latest rankings by FloWrestling, while six appear in the latest rankings by InterMat. The Mountain Hawks also have three wrestlers ranked by both Amateur Wrestling News and The Open Mat. Senior Jordan Wood leads the way as he is ranked in the top seven by all four outlets. Junior Josh Humphreys and first year Malyke Hines are also ranked by all four outlets, with Humphreys rated in the top 10 by all four. Junior Jaret Lane and sophomore Brian Meyer are ranked by two outlets, while first years Connor McGonagle, Max Brignola and Manzona Bryant IV all appear in one. Brignola entered the InterMat rankings after making his first dual appearances last weekend.
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Princeton brings a 5-3 dual record into Friday night's match. The Tigers have won five of their last six duals, a run kicked off by a home triumph over then-No. 6 Arizona State on Jan. 16. Princeton saw its four match winning streak come to an end Saturday with a home loss to No. 11 Cornell, but the Tigers bounced back with a 33-7 win at Rider on Sunday. Five Tigers appear in the latest InterMat rankings, led by second-ranked Patrick Glory at 125. Quincy Monday is ranked eighth at 157 and could meet Josh Humphreys for the sixth time in what has been a back-and-forth rivalry. Lehigh Valley native Travis Stefanik is nationally ranked at 184. Former Lehigh All-American and assistant coach Chris Ayres '99 is in his 15th season as Princeton's head coach.
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Princeton is Lehigh's seventh most-wrestled rival as Friday night's dual will be the 63rd in a series that dates back to 1911. The Tigers have won the last two duals in the series after Lehigh won 14 straight from 1969-2017. The Mountain Hawks are 6-2 against Princeton under Pat Santoro.
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Bucknell carries a 12-4 dual mark into Saturday's dual at Lehigh. The Bison are 7-2 against EIWA foes. Last weekend Bucknell fell at Navy on Friday before coming home to defeat American 29-9 on Sunday. The Bison also own EIWA dual wins over LIU, Hofstra, Harvard, Brown, Sacred Heart and Drexel along with a loss to Army West Point. Just two Bison appear in the latest InterMat rankings, led by EIWA Champion and All-American Zach Hartman at 165. Darren Miller is also ranked at 141. Dan Wirnsberger is in his 17th season as Bucknell's head coach.
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Lehigh and Bucknell will meet for the 16th time. The Mountain Hawks won the first nine duals in the series and the last five. Bucknell's only win in the series came in the 2013-14 season-opener. Lehigh welcomes Bucknell to Grace Hall for the sixth time since the Bison program returned in the mid-2000s.
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Friday night's Princeton dual begins at 7 p.m. and Saturday's Bucknell match is set for a 2 p.m. start. Tickets for both duals are available and can be purchased at LehighTickets.com.
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Lehigh will close out the dual season with a visit to No. 13 Arizona State on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. ET/12 p.m. MST. The Mountain Hawks have won six straight duals in the series, including a 19-14 win in the 2019-20 season finale. Cornell will host the EIWA Championships, Mar. 5-6 in Ithaca, N.Y.
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The 2021-22 Lehigh wrestling season is presented by the Historic Hotel Bethlehem.
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Friday's dual with Princeton will feature a Lehigh wrestling t-shirt giveaway for the first 300 fans in attendance.
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Lehigh will honor its eight member senior class prior to Saturday's home finale against Bucknell.
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The Mountain Hawks are 5-1 at Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall, with the only blemish coming last Friday against Penn.
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Spectator Policy:Â Announced Jan. 12 and remaining in effect, Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall will operate at 67% capacity. Tickets will continue to be sold in advance at LehighTickets.com and on event days up to 67% capacity. Tickets remain available for both of this weekend's duals.
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COVID-19 Protocols: Per University policy, masks continue to be required indoors in public spaces at Lehigh for both unvaccinated and vaccinated individuals.  Masking will be enforced for all spectators at both matches this weekend. Failure to comply may result in removal from Grace Hall, and may result in all spectators not being permitted at future matches this season. Sections 103 (for 100-level ticket holders) and 203 & 207 (for 200-level ticket holders) will be physically-distanced sections for spectators who desire this. Ask an usher for assistance with this.
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Lehigh Probable Starters
125 No. 27 Jaret Lane (Jr., Catawissa, Pa.)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
      Sheldon Seymour (Fy., Troy, Pa.)              Â
133 No. 17 Malyke Hines (Fy., Kissimmee, Fla.)
141 Connor McGonagle (Fy., Danville, N.H.)Â Â Â Â Â
149 No. 28 Max Brignola (Fy., Rumson, N.J.) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
157 No. 7 Josh Humphreys (Jr., Parkersburg, W. Va.)
      Luca Frinzi (Fy., Quakertown, Pa.) Â
165 No.25 Brian Meyer (So., Phillipsburg, N.J.)Â
174 Jake Logan (Fy., New Rochelle, N.Y.)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
184 AJ Burkhart (So., Athens, Pa.)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
197 JT Davis (Fy., Middletown, Del.)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
285 No. 7 Jordan Wood (Sr., Gilbertsville, Pa.)Â Â
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It was an uncharacteristically tough weekend for Lehigh, which dropped EIWA duals to Penn and Army West Point. In its last action on Sunday, the Mountain Hawks led 13-9 with three bouts remaining before Army West Point claimed the final three bouts, scoring falls in two of the three. The match turned when Army's Corey Shie headlocked Connor McGonagle and gave the Black Knights the lead with a first period fall. First year Sheldon Seymour had the most impressive performance for the Mountain Hawks, stepping in for Jaret Lane with a 14-4 major decision over Ryan Chauvin at 125. Brian Meyer, Jordan Wood and Malyke Hines added wins by decision for the Mountain Hawks, who enter this weekend's action looking to snap a rare three match losing streak.
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Lehigh will recognize its eight member senior class prior to Saturday's dual against Bucknell. The Mountain Hawks' class of 2022 includes sixth-year senior Jordan Wood and seven fifth-years. Seven of the eight seniors have wrestled in at least one dual meet for the Mountain Hawks. In addition to Wood, the Mountain Hawks' seven fifth-year seniors are Satoshi Abe, JT Cooley, Eli Grape, Brock Herring, Jimmy Hoffman, Victor Lacombe and Dan Moran.
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True first-year Max Brignola made his dual debut for the Mountain Hawks last weekend and is expected to man 149 for the remainder of the season. Brignola went 12-2 competing unattached in open tournaments prior to his dual debut, earning victories at the Nov. 28 Mat Town Open I and the Dec. 5 George Mason Patriot Open. The Rumson, N.J. native also entered the Illinois Matmen Open Dec. 29-30 and came away with a fifth place finish. Brignola was a four-time New Jersey state qualifier with eighth and fourth place finishes to his credit.
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Seven Lehigh wrestlers appear in the latest rankings by FloWrestling, while six appear in the latest rankings by InterMat. The Mountain Hawks also have three wrestlers ranked by both Amateur Wrestling News and The Open Mat. Senior Jordan Wood leads the way as he is ranked in the top seven by all four outlets. Junior Josh Humphreys and first year Malyke Hines are also ranked by all four outlets, with Humphreys rated in the top 10 by all four. Junior Jaret Lane and sophomore Brian Meyer are ranked by two outlets, while first years Connor McGonagle, Max Brignola and Manzona Bryant IV all appear in one. Brignola entered the InterMat rankings after making his first dual appearances last weekend.
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Princeton brings a 5-3 dual record into Friday night's match. The Tigers have won five of their last six duals, a run kicked off by a home triumph over then-No. 6 Arizona State on Jan. 16. Princeton saw its four match winning streak come to an end Saturday with a home loss to No. 11 Cornell, but the Tigers bounced back with a 33-7 win at Rider on Sunday. Five Tigers appear in the latest InterMat rankings, led by second-ranked Patrick Glory at 125. Quincy Monday is ranked eighth at 157 and could meet Josh Humphreys for the sixth time in what has been a back-and-forth rivalry. Lehigh Valley native Travis Stefanik is nationally ranked at 184. Former Lehigh All-American and assistant coach Chris Ayres '99 is in his 15th season as Princeton's head coach.
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Princeton is Lehigh's seventh most-wrestled rival as Friday night's dual will be the 63rd in a series that dates back to 1911. The Tigers have won the last two duals in the series after Lehigh won 14 straight from 1969-2017. The Mountain Hawks are 6-2 against Princeton under Pat Santoro.
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Bucknell carries a 12-4 dual mark into Saturday's dual at Lehigh. The Bison are 7-2 against EIWA foes. Last weekend Bucknell fell at Navy on Friday before coming home to defeat American 29-9 on Sunday. The Bison also own EIWA dual wins over LIU, Hofstra, Harvard, Brown, Sacred Heart and Drexel along with a loss to Army West Point. Just two Bison appear in the latest InterMat rankings, led by EIWA Champion and All-American Zach Hartman at 165. Darren Miller is also ranked at 141. Dan Wirnsberger is in his 17th season as Bucknell's head coach.
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Lehigh and Bucknell will meet for the 16th time. The Mountain Hawks won the first nine duals in the series and the last five. Bucknell's only win in the series came in the 2013-14 season-opener. Lehigh welcomes Bucknell to Grace Hall for the sixth time since the Bison program returned in the mid-2000s.
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Friday night's Princeton dual begins at 7 p.m. and Saturday's Bucknell match is set for a 2 p.m. start. Tickets for both duals are available and can be purchased at LehighTickets.com.
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Lehigh will close out the dual season with a visit to No. 13 Arizona State on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. ET/12 p.m. MST. The Mountain Hawks have won six straight duals in the series, including a 19-14 win in the 2019-20 season finale. Cornell will host the EIWA Championships, Mar. 5-6 in Ithaca, N.Y.
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The 2021-22 Lehigh wrestling season is presented by the Historic Hotel Bethlehem.
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| Date: | February 11, 2022 |
| Opponent: | No. 19 Princeton Tigers |
| First match: | 7:05 p.m. |
| Arena: | Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall |
| Location: | Bethlehem, Pa. |
| Lehigh's record: | 8-7 overall, 4-2 EIWA |
| Princeton's record: | 5-3 overall, 3-1 EIWA |
| Series: | Lehigh leads 54-7-1 |
| Television: | Service Electric Network 50/550 |
| Radio: | Fox Sports Radio 94.7 FM and 1230 AM in Easton beginning at 6:45 p.m. |
| Internet broadcast: | Video at FloWrestling.org Audio at LVFoxSports.com |
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| Date: | February 12, 2022 |
| Opponent: | Bucknell Bison |
| First match: | 2:05 p.m. |
| Arena: | Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall |
| Location: | Bethlehem, Pa. |
| Lehigh's record: | 8-7 overall, 4-2 EIWA |
| Bucknell's record: | 12-4 overall, 7-2 EIWA |
| Series: | Lehigh leads 14-1 |
| Television: | Service Electric Network 2/502 |
| Radio: | Fox Sports Radio 94.7 FM and 1230 AM in Easton, immediately following Lehigh-Lafayette men's basketball |
| Internet broadcast: | Video at FloWrestling.org Audio at LVFoxSports.com |
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