LOCK HAVEN — The West Virginia wrestling team secured a 21-15 victory over Lock Haven in an dual meet held at Thomas Fieldhouse on February 21, 2026. The dual featured closely contested bouts across multiple weight classes.

Early Bald Eagles Momentum

The action began at 174 pounds where Avery Bassett (Lock Haven) prevailed by decision (12-5) to give the home team an early lead at Lock Haven 3, West Virginia 0. At 184 pounds, Sam Gautreau (Lock Haven) secured a decision victory (14-8), extending the home team's advantage at Lock Haven 6, West Virginia 0. The 197-pound bout saw Tucker Hogan (Lock Haven) earned a decision (2-0), extending the home team's advantage at Lock Haven 9, West Virginia 0.

Match Turning Point

The momentum firmly shifted to Mountaineers beginning at 285 pounds, as the visitors put together a crucial streak of 3 consecutive victories. At 285 pounds, Brock Kehler prevailed by decision, followed by Louie Gill with a decision at 125 pounds, and at 133 pounds, Gunner Andrick capped the run with a pin, pushing the score to Lock Haven 9, West Virginia 12.

Sealing the Victory

at 149 pounds, Lucas Kapusta (Lock Haven) won by decision (6-5), followed by Cole Evans at 157 pounds who dominated with a major decision (9-0), The team victory was mathematically secured at 165 pounds when Ty Watters dominated with a tech fall in 6:43 (19-4), making the final score Lock Haven 15, West Virginia 21.

Takedown Statistics

In the takedown battle, West Virginia led with a 3 takedown advantage. Overall, Lock Haven finished with 10 takedowns to West Virginia's 13. Ty Watters (West Virginia) led all wrestlers with 6 takedowns, followed by Sam Gautreau (Lock Haven) with 4 takedowns and Avery Bassett (Lock Haven) with 3 takedowns.

Bout-by-Bout Analysis