Wrestling Faces #10 Virginia Tech on Friday Night

Bucknell (0-0) at #10 Virginia Tech (0-0)
When: Friday, Nov. 7 – 7 p.m.
Where: Cassell Coliseum – Blacksburg, Va.
Watch: ACCNX
Follow on Twitter: @Bucknell_WRST

Projected Bucknell Lineup:
125 - Kade Davidheiser (0-2) or Chris Nucifora (1-2)
133 - Ty Kapusta (0-2)
141 - #14 Dylan Chappell (3-1)
149 - Riley Bower (1-2)
157 - Cade Wirnsberger (2-2)
165 - #29 Noah Mulvaney (3-1)
174 - #20 Myles Takats (1-2)
184 - Tyler Bienus (2-2)
197 - #11 Dillon Bechtold (0-0)
285 - #32 Logan Shephard (3-1) or Lucas Lawler (2-2)

Rankings Intermat

Bucknell at a Glance:

• Bucknell launches its challenging and tough dual non-conference schedule against Virginia Tech.
• Five Bucknell wrestlers are ranked by Intermat with Dillon Bechtold slotting the highest at #11. Bechtold did not compete at the Navy Classic and will make his 2025-26 debut this Friday.
• Dylan Chappell entered 2025-26 with 88 career wins and the fifth-year senior added three to his ledger at the Navy Classic. He looks to become the next Bison grappler to reach the 100-win milestone. Kurt Phipps was the last Bucknell wrestler to make it, earning number 100 against Anthony Noto (Lock Haven) on Jan. 30, 2025.
• Bucknell posted its third straight top 25 recruiting class, providing an even greater pool of talent for the program.
• Head coach Dan Wirnsberger is in his 20th season with the Bison and his 21th year leading the program since its revival in 2005.

A Look Back at the Navy Classic

• Bucknell finished sixth out of ten teams, scoring 54 points.
• The Bison finished ahead of fellow EIWA foes Binghamton (7th), Drexel (9th), and Morgan State (10th) and behind conference rivals Navy (3rd) and American (5th).
• Dylan Chappell (141) paced the Bison contingent, finishing second. He won three matches before falling to No. 2 Brock Hardy, 4-3, in the finals.
• Logan Shephard (285) made a play for the #1 heavyweight position with his third place finish.
• Myles Takats (174) took home fourth and Noah Mulvaney (165) rebounded from his opening match loss to grab fifth.
• Several Bison freshmen made their debuts: Will Greenberg (285), Lucas Lawler (285), and Shane McFillin (165).

Scouting Virginia Tech/Series History

• The Hokies are 0-0 and opened up their season at Southeast Open on Nov. 2.
• Virginia Tech dominated proceedings, collecting 12 podium placements.
• Redshirt freshman Dillon Campbell (133) won his weight class' title with two tech falls and two major decisions.
• Virginia Tech sits No. 10 in the latest poll - the second highest ACC team behind No. 7 NC State.
• The Hokies have eight ranked wrestlers in their probable lineup, including the No. 4 grappler at the 125-pound classification: Eddie Ventresca
• Virginia Tech finished 9-2 overall and 5-1 in the ACC last year. The Hokies went 4-2 against ranked foes and finished 11th at the NCAA National Championships.
• Bucknell and Virginia Tech are meeting for the 3rd time. The Hokies won both matches 19-17 (2010) and 24-6 (2016).

A Look Ahead

• The Bison welcome No. 18 Oklahoma on Nov. 15 to Davis Gym for a primetime 8 p.m. against the Sooners.

Wrestling Faces #10 Virginia Tech on Friday Night

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Players Mentioned

Dillon Bechtold

Tyler Bienus

Riley Bower

Dylan Chappell

Kade Davidheiser

Will Greenberg

Ty Kapusta

Lucas Lawler

Shane McFillin

Noah Mulvaney

Chris Nucifora

Kurt Phipps

Logan Shephard

Myles Takats

Myles Takats

Cade Wirnsberger