Saturday, December 18
Lewisburg, Pa.
11 a.m.
Bucknell University
vs
Buffalo
Photo by: Marc Hagemeier
Bucknell Wrestling Hosts Buffalo and Lock Haven
12/14/2021 12:30:00 PM | Wrestling
SPECTATOR POLICY: Bison Athletics and the Bucknell wrestling program are pleased to welcome fans back to Davis Gym this season. Please note that per University policy, masks are required for all individuals inside all public and academic indoor campus spaces, regardless of social distancing or vaccination status.
Buffalo (3-4, 1-0 MAC) vs. Bucknell (3-1, 0-0 EIWA)
When: Saturday, Dec. 18 – 11 a.m.
Where: Davis Gym – Lewisburg, Pa.
Internet Video: YouTube
Follow on Twitter: @Bucknell_WRST
Bucknell Spectator Policy: BucknellBison.com
Lock Haven (3-2, 0-0 MAC) vs. Bucknell (3-1, 0-0 EIWA)
When: Saturday, Dec. 18 – 2 p.m. (projected)
Where: Davis Gym – Lewisburg, Pa.
Internet Video: YouTube
Follow on Twitter: @Bucknell_WRST
Bucknell Spectator Policy: BucknellBison.com
Notice: All duals will begin 10 minutes after the conclusion of the previous dual. The Buffalo-Lock Haven dual, projected for 12:30 p.m., will also be streamed on the Bucknell Athletics YouTube channel.
Projected Bucknell Lineup
125: Brandon Seidman (5-5)
133: Kurt Phipps (6-3)
141: Chris Lanciano (2-5) OR Noah Levett (1-1)
149: Kolby DePron (13-3)
157: Nick Delp (4-3)
165: #15 Zach Hartman (8-1)
174: Jaden Fisher (9-2)
184: Logan Deacetis (10-5)
197: Mason McCready (4-4)
285: Luke Niemeyer (4-2) OR Max Harar (3-8)
Rankings Intermat (Note: In 2021-22, Intermat extended its rankings to 33 from 20)
Bucknell at a Glance
• The Bison are currently 3-1 (0-0 EIWA) on the season following their 23-10 loss to Michigan State on Dec. 3.Â
• Last season, Bucknell placed a wrestler on the EIWA podium at all 10 weight classes and qualified two for the NCAA Championships.
• The Bison returned two-time All-American Zach Hartman, who is also the defending EIWA champion at 165 pounds.
• Hartman's sixth-place showing at the 2021 NCAA Championships was the third-highest finish by a Bison. He also became Bucknell's second NCAA semifinalist.
• Hartman is the Bison's fourth EIWA champion. He also twice finished as the EIWA runner-up; in 2019, he became the first Bucknell freshman to take second at the EIWA's premier event.
• In 2020-21, Hartman became the first Bison to be voted as the EIWA Wrestler of the Year by the conference's head coaches and the second to earn the EIWA Coaches' Trophy as the EIWA Championships' Outstanding Wrestler.
• Bucknell also returned Darren Miller, a 2021 NCAA qualifier at 133 pounds. Miller went 4-1 at the 2021 EIWA Championships, battling back through the consolation bracket with four-straight victories to secure the EIWA's final automatic bid.
• The Bison went 0-3 (0-1 EIWA) in duals and finished sixth at the EIWA Championships during their abbreviated 2020-21 campaign.
• Bucknell posted a 10-6 (9-3 EIWA) record in 2019-20 dual action. The Bison reached the double digits in dual victories for the first time since 2016-17; their total of EIWA victories also matched their 2016-17 figure.
• Bucknell's eight returning EIWA placewinners are Hartman (2021, 2020 & 2019), Jaden Fisher (2021 & 2020), Vincent Andreano (2021), Dorian Crosby (2021), Mason McCready (2021), Miller (2021), Kurt Phipps (2021) and Brandon Seidman (2021).
• Hartman, Miller and Seidman are serving as captains in 2021-22. Hartman is in his third season as a captain.
• The Bison's group of 11 newcomers includes four state champions, eight state placewinners and nine team captains. The freshmen hail from five different states: Pennsylvania (6), Massachusetts (2), Illinois, Oklahoma and Wisconsin.
• Head coach Dan Wirnsberger is in his 17th season at the helm of the Bucknell wrestling program. He has scored 133 career victories, good for second in school history; he was also tabbed as the 2015 EIWA Coach of the Year after the Bison placed third at the EIWA Championships and qualified four wrestlers for the NCAA Championships.
• Wirnsberger and Bob Ferraro, who led Bucknell to a 169-175-6 record from 1974 to 1997, are the program's only head coaches to reach the 100-win plateau.
Bison Ranked
Zach Hartman (165): 13th The Open Mat and FloWrestling, 15th IntermatÂ
Darren Miller (141): 18th Intermat
Category Leaders
• Wins: Kolby DePron (13)
• Dual Wins: Seven Tied (3)
• EIWA Dual Wins: N/A
• Pins: Logan Deacetis and Zach Hartman (4)
• Technical Falls: Zach Hartman (2)
• Major Decisions: Darren Miller (4)
A Look Back at the Michigan State Dual
• Bucknell most recently fell to Michigan State, 23-10, on Dec. 3 in Davis Gym.
• The Spartans handed the Bison their first loss of the 2021-22 campaign by winning seven of 10 bouts. Overall, all but three were decided by decision, with those coming by major decision.
• Kolby DePron (149) knocked off No. 33 Peyton Omania, a 2021 NCAA qualifier and two-time U23 Greco-Roman National Champion, by a 16-12 decision. The standout freshman moved to 13-3 with his victory over Omania, who also represented Team USA at the 2021 World Greco-Roman Championships.
• Jaden Fisher (174) posted a commanding 13-4 major decision over Nathan Jimenez.
• Luke Niemeyer (285) defeated Brad Wilton in dramatic fashion. Tied 5-5 in the third period's dying seconds, he registered a takedown and four back points to emerge an 11-5 victor.
• Bucknell welcomed back a number of alumni and recognized Bucknell Athletics Hall of Famers Tom Scotton '78, Bobby Ferraro '94, Andy Rendos '10 and assistant coach Kevin LeValley '11. In addition, the Bison honored Bob and Bobby Ferraro for their recent induction into the Pennsylvania Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame.Â
Buffalo at a Glance
• Buffalo is currently 3-4 (1-0 MAC) following its 34-7 loss to North Dakota State on Dec. 11.
• The Bulls went 4-3 (4-3 MAC) and placed ninth at the 14-team MAC Championships during their abbreviated 2020-21 campaign.
• Michael Petite (157) and Sam Schuyler (285) represented Buffalo at the 2021 NCAA Championships.
• This week, Derek Spann (29th at 133) was ranked by Intermat.
• The Bulls lead the all-time series with the Bison, 10-4. They were bolstered by an eight-dual winning streak that stretched from 1996 to 2012.Â
• Buffalo defeated Bucknell, 25-12, in their most recent meeting on Nov. 11, 2019 in Davis Gym as part of a quad meet.
• Zach Hartman made his collegiate debut at that quad meet, going 3-0. He pinned his first ever opponent in 6:42 and scored his two other victories by decision. Most notably, he knocked off Buffalo's Alex Smythe, who entered the day ranked as high as No. 17 nationally, by a slim 8-7 decision.
• The Bison snapped the Bulls' winning streak with a 20-16 victory on Jan. 11, 2013, which was the most recent meeting between the teams entering the 2019 dual. After the Bison won the first four bouts, the Bulls roared back into the match, rattling off four-straight victories of their own to take a 16-12 lead. But Tyler Lyster (197) put Bucknell back in front, 17-16, with a 15-0 technical fall over Jarred Lux; Joe Stolfi (285) clinched the team victory by riding out Justin Heiserman for the entire third period en route to a 2-1 decision.
Lock Haven at a Glance
• Lock Haven is currently 3-2 (0-0 MAC) following its victories over Messiah (46-3), Stevens (36-11) and Millersville (33-15) at Dec. 11's Messiah Duals.
• The Bald Eagles, who did not compete in any duals, finished 14th at the 14-team MAC Championships during their truncated 2020-21 season. Luke Werner (125) was their top finisher, placing fifth.
• This week, Anthony Noto (27th at 125) was ranked by Intermat.
• Lock Haven leads the all-time series, 19-4, but Bucknell's four victories came in their past seven meetings.
• In their most recent meeting, at the 2018 Virginia Duals, the then No. 20 Bald Eagles defeated the Bison, 31-9. Tyler Smith (141), now a volunteer assistant coach, and Brandon Stokes (285) were Bucknell's individual victors; they each netted bonus points with a technical fall and major decision respectively.
A Look Ahead
• The Bison will attend the prestigious Ken Kraft Midlands Championships from Dec. 29-30.
Returning NCAA All-Americans
Zach Hartman: 2021 at 165 (6th), 2020 at 165 (HM)
Returning NCAA Qualifiers
Zach Hartman: 2021 & 2020 at 165, 2019 at 157
Darren Miller: 2021 at 133
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Returning EIWA Placewinners
Vincent Andreano: 2021 (6th at 174)
Dorian Crosby: 2021 (7th at 285)
Jaden Fisher: 2021 (6th at 157), 2020 (8th at 157)
Zach Hartman: 2021 (1st at 165), 2020 (2nd at 165), 2019 (2nd at 157)
Mason McCready: 2021 (7th at 197)
Darren Miller: 2021 (3rd at 133)
Kurt Phipps: 2021 (7th at 141)
Brandon Seidman: 2021 (6th at 125)
Buffalo (3-4, 1-0 MAC) vs. Bucknell (3-1, 0-0 EIWA)
When: Saturday, Dec. 18 – 11 a.m.
Where: Davis Gym – Lewisburg, Pa.
Internet Video: YouTube
Follow on Twitter: @Bucknell_WRST
Bucknell Spectator Policy: BucknellBison.com
Lock Haven (3-2, 0-0 MAC) vs. Bucknell (3-1, 0-0 EIWA)
When: Saturday, Dec. 18 – 2 p.m. (projected)
Where: Davis Gym – Lewisburg, Pa.
Internet Video: YouTube
Follow on Twitter: @Bucknell_WRST
Bucknell Spectator Policy: BucknellBison.com
Notice: All duals will begin 10 minutes after the conclusion of the previous dual. The Buffalo-Lock Haven dual, projected for 12:30 p.m., will also be streamed on the Bucknell Athletics YouTube channel.
Projected Bucknell Lineup
125: Brandon Seidman (5-5)
133: Kurt Phipps (6-3)
141: Chris Lanciano (2-5) OR Noah Levett (1-1)
149: Kolby DePron (13-3)
157: Nick Delp (4-3)
165: #15 Zach Hartman (8-1)
174: Jaden Fisher (9-2)
184: Logan Deacetis (10-5)
197: Mason McCready (4-4)
285: Luke Niemeyer (4-2) OR Max Harar (3-8)
Rankings Intermat (Note: In 2021-22, Intermat extended its rankings to 33 from 20)
Bucknell at a Glance
• The Bison are currently 3-1 (0-0 EIWA) on the season following their 23-10 loss to Michigan State on Dec. 3.Â
• Last season, Bucknell placed a wrestler on the EIWA podium at all 10 weight classes and qualified two for the NCAA Championships.
• The Bison returned two-time All-American Zach Hartman, who is also the defending EIWA champion at 165 pounds.
• Hartman's sixth-place showing at the 2021 NCAA Championships was the third-highest finish by a Bison. He also became Bucknell's second NCAA semifinalist.
• Hartman is the Bison's fourth EIWA champion. He also twice finished as the EIWA runner-up; in 2019, he became the first Bucknell freshman to take second at the EIWA's premier event.
• In 2020-21, Hartman became the first Bison to be voted as the EIWA Wrestler of the Year by the conference's head coaches and the second to earn the EIWA Coaches' Trophy as the EIWA Championships' Outstanding Wrestler.
• Bucknell also returned Darren Miller, a 2021 NCAA qualifier at 133 pounds. Miller went 4-1 at the 2021 EIWA Championships, battling back through the consolation bracket with four-straight victories to secure the EIWA's final automatic bid.
• The Bison went 0-3 (0-1 EIWA) in duals and finished sixth at the EIWA Championships during their abbreviated 2020-21 campaign.
• Bucknell posted a 10-6 (9-3 EIWA) record in 2019-20 dual action. The Bison reached the double digits in dual victories for the first time since 2016-17; their total of EIWA victories also matched their 2016-17 figure.
• Bucknell's eight returning EIWA placewinners are Hartman (2021, 2020 & 2019), Jaden Fisher (2021 & 2020), Vincent Andreano (2021), Dorian Crosby (2021), Mason McCready (2021), Miller (2021), Kurt Phipps (2021) and Brandon Seidman (2021).
• Hartman, Miller and Seidman are serving as captains in 2021-22. Hartman is in his third season as a captain.
• The Bison's group of 11 newcomers includes four state champions, eight state placewinners and nine team captains. The freshmen hail from five different states: Pennsylvania (6), Massachusetts (2), Illinois, Oklahoma and Wisconsin.
• Head coach Dan Wirnsberger is in his 17th season at the helm of the Bucknell wrestling program. He has scored 133 career victories, good for second in school history; he was also tabbed as the 2015 EIWA Coach of the Year after the Bison placed third at the EIWA Championships and qualified four wrestlers for the NCAA Championships.
• Wirnsberger and Bob Ferraro, who led Bucknell to a 169-175-6 record from 1974 to 1997, are the program's only head coaches to reach the 100-win plateau.
Bison Ranked
Zach Hartman (165): 13th The Open Mat and FloWrestling, 15th IntermatÂ
Darren Miller (141): 18th Intermat
Category Leaders
• Wins: Kolby DePron (13)
• Dual Wins: Seven Tied (3)
• EIWA Dual Wins: N/A
• Pins: Logan Deacetis and Zach Hartman (4)
• Technical Falls: Zach Hartman (2)
• Major Decisions: Darren Miller (4)
A Look Back at the Michigan State Dual
• Bucknell most recently fell to Michigan State, 23-10, on Dec. 3 in Davis Gym.
• The Spartans handed the Bison their first loss of the 2021-22 campaign by winning seven of 10 bouts. Overall, all but three were decided by decision, with those coming by major decision.
• Kolby DePron (149) knocked off No. 33 Peyton Omania, a 2021 NCAA qualifier and two-time U23 Greco-Roman National Champion, by a 16-12 decision. The standout freshman moved to 13-3 with his victory over Omania, who also represented Team USA at the 2021 World Greco-Roman Championships.
• Jaden Fisher (174) posted a commanding 13-4 major decision over Nathan Jimenez.
• Luke Niemeyer (285) defeated Brad Wilton in dramatic fashion. Tied 5-5 in the third period's dying seconds, he registered a takedown and four back points to emerge an 11-5 victor.
• Bucknell welcomed back a number of alumni and recognized Bucknell Athletics Hall of Famers Tom Scotton '78, Bobby Ferraro '94, Andy Rendos '10 and assistant coach Kevin LeValley '11. In addition, the Bison honored Bob and Bobby Ferraro for their recent induction into the Pennsylvania Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame.Â
Buffalo at a Glance
• Buffalo is currently 3-4 (1-0 MAC) following its 34-7 loss to North Dakota State on Dec. 11.
• The Bulls went 4-3 (4-3 MAC) and placed ninth at the 14-team MAC Championships during their abbreviated 2020-21 campaign.
• Michael Petite (157) and Sam Schuyler (285) represented Buffalo at the 2021 NCAA Championships.
• This week, Derek Spann (29th at 133) was ranked by Intermat.
• The Bulls lead the all-time series with the Bison, 10-4. They were bolstered by an eight-dual winning streak that stretched from 1996 to 2012.Â
• Buffalo defeated Bucknell, 25-12, in their most recent meeting on Nov. 11, 2019 in Davis Gym as part of a quad meet.
• Zach Hartman made his collegiate debut at that quad meet, going 3-0. He pinned his first ever opponent in 6:42 and scored his two other victories by decision. Most notably, he knocked off Buffalo's Alex Smythe, who entered the day ranked as high as No. 17 nationally, by a slim 8-7 decision.
• The Bison snapped the Bulls' winning streak with a 20-16 victory on Jan. 11, 2013, which was the most recent meeting between the teams entering the 2019 dual. After the Bison won the first four bouts, the Bulls roared back into the match, rattling off four-straight victories of their own to take a 16-12 lead. But Tyler Lyster (197) put Bucknell back in front, 17-16, with a 15-0 technical fall over Jarred Lux; Joe Stolfi (285) clinched the team victory by riding out Justin Heiserman for the entire third period en route to a 2-1 decision.
Lock Haven at a Glance
• Lock Haven is currently 3-2 (0-0 MAC) following its victories over Messiah (46-3), Stevens (36-11) and Millersville (33-15) at Dec. 11's Messiah Duals.
• The Bald Eagles, who did not compete in any duals, finished 14th at the 14-team MAC Championships during their truncated 2020-21 season. Luke Werner (125) was their top finisher, placing fifth.
• This week, Anthony Noto (27th at 125) was ranked by Intermat.
• Lock Haven leads the all-time series, 19-4, but Bucknell's four victories came in their past seven meetings.
• In their most recent meeting, at the 2018 Virginia Duals, the then No. 20 Bald Eagles defeated the Bison, 31-9. Tyler Smith (141), now a volunteer assistant coach, and Brandon Stokes (285) were Bucknell's individual victors; they each netted bonus points with a technical fall and major decision respectively.
A Look Ahead
• The Bison will attend the prestigious Ken Kraft Midlands Championships from Dec. 29-30.
Returning NCAA All-Americans
Zach Hartman: 2021 at 165 (6th), 2020 at 165 (HM)
Returning NCAA Qualifiers
Zach Hartman: 2021 & 2020 at 165, 2019 at 157
Darren Miller: 2021 at 133
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Returning EIWA Placewinners
Vincent Andreano: 2021 (6th at 174)
Dorian Crosby: 2021 (7th at 285)
Jaden Fisher: 2021 (6th at 157), 2020 (8th at 157)
Zach Hartman: 2021 (1st at 165), 2020 (2nd at 165), 2019 (2nd at 157)
Mason McCready: 2021 (7th at 197)
Darren Miller: 2021 (3rd at 133)
Kurt Phipps: 2021 (7th at 141)
Brandon Seidman: 2021 (6th at 125)
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