Friday, February 14
Washington, D.C.
6:30 p.m.
Bucknell University
at
American
Wrestling Duels EIWA Foe American in Nation's Capital
2/12/2025 12:54:00 PM | Wrestling
Bucknell (5-9, 3-3 EIWA) at American (8-8, 0-4 EIWA)
When: Friday, Feb. 14 – 6:30 p.m.
Where: Bender Arena – Washington, D.C.
Watch: ESPN+
Follow on Twitter: @Bucknell_WRST
Projected Bucknell Lineup:
125 - Chris Nucifora (0-5)
133 - #27 Kurt Phipps (16-8)
141 - #20 Dylan Chappell (17-7)
149 - Aiden Davis (9-6) or Kolby DePron (7-5)
157 - Cade Wirnsberger (13-17)
165 - #22 Noah Mulvaney (10-4)
174 - #16 Myles Takats (19-5)
184 - Logan Deacetis (9-10)
197 - #25 Dillon Bechtold (18-8)
285 - Logan Shephard (6-12)
Rankings Intermat
Bucknell at a Glance:
• Bucknell looks to move above .500 in EIWA play when it faces conference foe American.
• American is the seventh and final EIWA match for the Bison.
• The Orange & Blue were defeated by No. 23 Lehigh in the Keystone Clash last Friday.
• Five Bucknell wrestlers are ranked by Intermat with Myles Takats slotting the highest at #16.
• The first NCAA Coaches Rankings recently were released and four Bison received recognition: #30 Kurt Phipps (133), #15 Dylan Chappell (141), #19 Noah Takats (174), and #19 Dillon Bechtold (197). Noah Mulvaney, due to his early season injuries, misses the initial cut but should be ranked in the forthcoming editions. The next version arrives tomorrow.
• Bucknell had the No. 25 recruiting class in the country by Intermat.
• Head coach Dan Wirnsberger is in his 19th season with the Bison and his 20th year leading the program since its revival in 2005.
A Look Back at the Lehigh Dual
• Bucknell lost 29-13 to No. 23 Lehigh.
• Fifth-year wrestler Kurt Phipps was honored before the match for his 100 career wins achievement.
• The Bison won three matches before could not stand up to Lehigh's overwhelming talent.
• The Bison trailed 17-6 before winning two straight matches to move within 17-13.
• #22 Noah Mulvaney (165) won a major decision and No. 17 Myles Takats (174) earned a decision.
• Lehigh ended the match on a 12-0 run to prevent Bucknell from its second ranked win.
Scouting American/Series History
• The Eagles are 8-8 overall and 0-4 in EIWA competition.
• American has faced one ranked opponent in No. 22 Army losing 34-4.
• Both Bucknell and American faced Maryland and lost but the Eagles were shut out 37-0.
• American has lost to Army, Drexel, Lehigh, and Navy in conference competition.
• The Eagles have one wrestler ranked by Intermat - #32 Will Jarrell (285).
• American went 8-14 overall and 0-5 in EIWA play during the 2023-24 season. They placed 13th at the EIWA Championships.
• Bucknell and American are meeting for the 33rd time. Bucknell holds the decisive 25-6-1 advantage and hasn't lost to American since 2019. The two teams first met in 1966.
A Look Ahead
• The Bison face Columbia (Feb. 21) at Davis Gym and travel to ranked Cornell (Feb. 22) to complete the regulat season.
When: Friday, Feb. 14 – 6:30 p.m.
Where: Bender Arena – Washington, D.C.
Watch: ESPN+
Follow on Twitter: @Bucknell_WRST
Projected Bucknell Lineup:
125 - Chris Nucifora (0-5)
133 - #27 Kurt Phipps (16-8)
141 - #20 Dylan Chappell (17-7)
149 - Aiden Davis (9-6) or Kolby DePron (7-5)
157 - Cade Wirnsberger (13-17)
165 - #22 Noah Mulvaney (10-4)
174 - #16 Myles Takats (19-5)
184 - Logan Deacetis (9-10)
197 - #25 Dillon Bechtold (18-8)
285 - Logan Shephard (6-12)
Rankings Intermat
Bucknell at a Glance:
• Bucknell looks to move above .500 in EIWA play when it faces conference foe American.
• American is the seventh and final EIWA match for the Bison.
• The Orange & Blue were defeated by No. 23 Lehigh in the Keystone Clash last Friday.
• Five Bucknell wrestlers are ranked by Intermat with Myles Takats slotting the highest at #16.
• The first NCAA Coaches Rankings recently were released and four Bison received recognition: #30 Kurt Phipps (133), #15 Dylan Chappell (141), #19 Noah Takats (174), and #19 Dillon Bechtold (197). Noah Mulvaney, due to his early season injuries, misses the initial cut but should be ranked in the forthcoming editions. The next version arrives tomorrow.
• Bucknell had the No. 25 recruiting class in the country by Intermat.
• Head coach Dan Wirnsberger is in his 19th season with the Bison and his 20th year leading the program since its revival in 2005.
A Look Back at the Lehigh Dual
• Bucknell lost 29-13 to No. 23 Lehigh.
• Fifth-year wrestler Kurt Phipps was honored before the match for his 100 career wins achievement.
• The Bison won three matches before could not stand up to Lehigh's overwhelming talent.
• The Bison trailed 17-6 before winning two straight matches to move within 17-13.
• #22 Noah Mulvaney (165) won a major decision and No. 17 Myles Takats (174) earned a decision.
• Lehigh ended the match on a 12-0 run to prevent Bucknell from its second ranked win.
Scouting American/Series History
• The Eagles are 8-8 overall and 0-4 in EIWA competition.
• American has faced one ranked opponent in No. 22 Army losing 34-4.
• Both Bucknell and American faced Maryland and lost but the Eagles were shut out 37-0.
• American has lost to Army, Drexel, Lehigh, and Navy in conference competition.
• The Eagles have one wrestler ranked by Intermat - #32 Will Jarrell (285).
• American went 8-14 overall and 0-5 in EIWA play during the 2023-24 season. They placed 13th at the EIWA Championships.
• Bucknell and American are meeting for the 33rd time. Bucknell holds the decisive 25-6-1 advantage and hasn't lost to American since 2019. The two teams first met in 1966.
A Look Ahead
• The Bison face Columbia (Feb. 21) at Davis Gym and travel to ranked Cornell (Feb. 22) to complete the regulat season.
Players Mentioned
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