Sunday, December 3
Madison, Wis.
2 p.m. (EST)
Bucknell University
at
Wisconsin
Photo by: Ben Popko
Wrestling Resumes Challenging Dual Slate Sunday at Wisconsin
11/28/2023 2:59:00 PM | Wrestling
Bucknell (1-2) at Wisconsin (1-1)
When: Sunday, Dec. 3 – 2 p.m. (EST)
Where: UW Field House – Madison, Wis.
Watch:Â B1G+
Follow on Twitter: @Bucknell_WRST
Projected Bucknell Lineup:
125: Grayson McLellan (0-2)
133: No. 21/20 Kurt Phipps (5-2)
141: Braden Bower (1-2)
149: No. 31/33 Dylan Chappell (7-4)
157: Nick Delp (4-4)
165: No. 26/20 Noah Mulvaney (11-3)
174: Myles Takats (9-5)
184: Nolan Springer (1-3)
197: Logan Deacetis (3-4)
HWT: Dorian Crosby (7-4)
Bucknell at a Glance
• The Bison set off for Madison, Wis. to take on another challenging opponent in Wisconsin. Bucknell enters the matchup 1-2 and coming off a strong showing at the Navy Classic.
• Bucknell's two losses were to No. 11 Oklahoma State and No. 14 Minnesota. The Bison claimed one bout in each of those matches. Bucknell's lone win was over Oklahoma Wesleyan on Nov. 11.
• Three Bison appeared in the latest Intermat/FloWrestling rankings this week: No. 21/20 Kurt Phipps (133), No. 31/33 Dylan Chappell, and No. 26/20 Noah Mulvaney (165).
• Mulvaney was named EIWA Wrestler of the Week on Nov. 7 after winning the 165 bracket at the Clarion Open.
• The Bison returned all three 2023 NCAA qualifiers: Chappell (149), Dorian Crosby (285) and Phipps (133). Chappell and Crosby were both automatic qualifiers, and Phipps was one of 47 wrestlers to receive an at-large bid to the NCAA Championships.
• Bucknell also returns four of its five EIWA placewinners from a season ago: Chappell, Crosby, Phipps and Nick Delp (157).
• Bucknell graduated six seniors in 2023, including 2021 NCAA qualifier and three-time EIWA placewinner Darren Miller as well as 2021 EIWA placewinners Mason McCready and Vincent Andreano.
• The Bison added 10 newcomers this season, and the group was dubbed the No. 19 recruiting class in the country by Intermat.
• Chappell, Crosby, Delp and Phipps are serving as team captains this season.
• Head coach Dan Wirnsberger is in his 18th season with the Bison and his 19th year leading the program since its revival in 2005. He ranks second all-time in program history in wins and is one shy of 150 career victories.
A Look Back at the Navy Classic
• Eight Bison finished as placewinners and Bucknell took fourth out of 14 teams at the 2023 Navy Classic on Nov. 18. Kurt Phipps won the 133 bracket by going 4-0 on the day. Phipps posted a win over 31st-ranked Jacob Van Dee of Nebraska en route to his title.
• Dylan Chappell (149) finished runner-up, Cade Wirnsberger (157) and Dorian Crosby (285) placed third, Nick Delp (157) and Noah Mulvaney (165) took fourth, and Myles Takats (174) and Mikey Bartush (184) both placed sixth.
• The Bison posted seven pins as a team in the tournament.
• Bucknell's 16 wrestlers went a combined 35-27 on the day.
Bison Ranked
• Kurt Phipps (133): 21st by Intermat, 20th by FloWrestling
• Dylan Chappell (149): 31st by Intermat, 33rd by FloWrestling
• Noah Mulvaney (165): 26th by Intermat, 20th by FloWrestling
Bison Category Leaders
• Wins: Noah Mulvaney (11)
• Dual Wins: Mulvaney/Takats (2)
• Pins: Davis/Delp (3)
• Technical Falls: Noah Mulvaney (3)
• Major Decisions: Myles Takats (3)
Wisconsin at a Glance
• The Badgers were were receiving votes in the latest NWCA Coaches' Poll and have spent time in the top 25 this season and during the preseason.
• Wisconsin is 1-1 entering the weekend with a 41-4 win over Lindenwood and a 42-0 loss to Iowa State.
• Four Badgers appeared in the latest Intermat/FloWrestling rankings: No. 10/9 Eric Barnett (125), No. 18/19 Joe Zargo (149), No. 5/5 Dean Hamiti (165), and No. 26/23 Max Maylor (174).
• Wisconsin posted an 8-8 (1-7 Big Ten) record in 2022-23. It tied for 16th at the NCAA Championships and two Badgers earned spots on the podium, including returner Hamiti.
• Bucknell has never faced Wisconsin in dual action.
A Look Ahead
Bucknell is off next weekend before returning to Davis Gym for two home duals on Sunday, Dec. 17. The Bison face Buffalo at 11 a.m. and Bloomsburg at 2 p.m.
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When: Sunday, Dec. 3 – 2 p.m. (EST)
Where: UW Field House – Madison, Wis.
Watch:Â B1G+
Follow on Twitter: @Bucknell_WRST
Projected Bucknell Lineup:
125: Grayson McLellan (0-2)
133: No. 21/20 Kurt Phipps (5-2)
141: Braden Bower (1-2)
149: No. 31/33 Dylan Chappell (7-4)
157: Nick Delp (4-4)
165: No. 26/20 Noah Mulvaney (11-3)
174: Myles Takats (9-5)
184: Nolan Springer (1-3)
197: Logan Deacetis (3-4)
HWT: Dorian Crosby (7-4)
Bucknell at a Glance
• The Bison set off for Madison, Wis. to take on another challenging opponent in Wisconsin. Bucknell enters the matchup 1-2 and coming off a strong showing at the Navy Classic.
• Bucknell's two losses were to No. 11 Oklahoma State and No. 14 Minnesota. The Bison claimed one bout in each of those matches. Bucknell's lone win was over Oklahoma Wesleyan on Nov. 11.
• Three Bison appeared in the latest Intermat/FloWrestling rankings this week: No. 21/20 Kurt Phipps (133), No. 31/33 Dylan Chappell, and No. 26/20 Noah Mulvaney (165).
• Mulvaney was named EIWA Wrestler of the Week on Nov. 7 after winning the 165 bracket at the Clarion Open.
• The Bison returned all three 2023 NCAA qualifiers: Chappell (149), Dorian Crosby (285) and Phipps (133). Chappell and Crosby were both automatic qualifiers, and Phipps was one of 47 wrestlers to receive an at-large bid to the NCAA Championships.
• Bucknell also returns four of its five EIWA placewinners from a season ago: Chappell, Crosby, Phipps and Nick Delp (157).
• Bucknell graduated six seniors in 2023, including 2021 NCAA qualifier and three-time EIWA placewinner Darren Miller as well as 2021 EIWA placewinners Mason McCready and Vincent Andreano.
• The Bison added 10 newcomers this season, and the group was dubbed the No. 19 recruiting class in the country by Intermat.
• Chappell, Crosby, Delp and Phipps are serving as team captains this season.
• Head coach Dan Wirnsberger is in his 18th season with the Bison and his 19th year leading the program since its revival in 2005. He ranks second all-time in program history in wins and is one shy of 150 career victories.
A Look Back at the Navy Classic
• Eight Bison finished as placewinners and Bucknell took fourth out of 14 teams at the 2023 Navy Classic on Nov. 18. Kurt Phipps won the 133 bracket by going 4-0 on the day. Phipps posted a win over 31st-ranked Jacob Van Dee of Nebraska en route to his title.
• Dylan Chappell (149) finished runner-up, Cade Wirnsberger (157) and Dorian Crosby (285) placed third, Nick Delp (157) and Noah Mulvaney (165) took fourth, and Myles Takats (174) and Mikey Bartush (184) both placed sixth.
• The Bison posted seven pins as a team in the tournament.
• Bucknell's 16 wrestlers went a combined 35-27 on the day.
Bison Ranked
• Kurt Phipps (133): 21st by Intermat, 20th by FloWrestling
• Dylan Chappell (149): 31st by Intermat, 33rd by FloWrestling
• Noah Mulvaney (165): 26th by Intermat, 20th by FloWrestling
Bison Category Leaders
• Wins: Noah Mulvaney (11)
• Dual Wins: Mulvaney/Takats (2)
• Pins: Davis/Delp (3)
• Technical Falls: Noah Mulvaney (3)
• Major Decisions: Myles Takats (3)
Wisconsin at a Glance
• The Badgers were were receiving votes in the latest NWCA Coaches' Poll and have spent time in the top 25 this season and during the preseason.
• Wisconsin is 1-1 entering the weekend with a 41-4 win over Lindenwood and a 42-0 loss to Iowa State.
• Four Badgers appeared in the latest Intermat/FloWrestling rankings: No. 10/9 Eric Barnett (125), No. 18/19 Joe Zargo (149), No. 5/5 Dean Hamiti (165), and No. 26/23 Max Maylor (174).
• Wisconsin posted an 8-8 (1-7 Big Ten) record in 2022-23. It tied for 16th at the NCAA Championships and two Badgers earned spots on the podium, including returner Hamiti.
• Bucknell has never faced Wisconsin in dual action.
A Look Ahead
Bucknell is off next weekend before returning to Davis Gym for two home duals on Sunday, Dec. 17. The Bison face Buffalo at 11 a.m. and Bloomsburg at 2 p.m.
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