Lock Haven 21 Cleveland State 18

CLEVELAND – The Lock Haven University wrestling team (5-7, 1-2 EWL) picked up its first Eastern Wrestling League (EWL) win of the season today as the Bald Eagles downed host Cleveland State (3-8, 0-1 EWL) 21-18 in a match that came down to the final bout.

Today’s action started at 184 pounds and the Bald Eagles opened on a tear, winning the first six matches to jump out to a commanding 18-0 lead.

Cleveland State didn’t go away without a fight and dominated the next three bouts, winning by way of fall at 149, 157 and 165 to tie things up at 18-18.

Freshman Mike Khoury (Edgewater, N.J./Saint Joseph Regional) came up huge for LHU and sealed the win with a 3-1 decision over CSU’s Aric Thurn at 174.

In all, Lock Haven won 7-for-10 bouts.

Harry Turner (Howell, N.J./Howell) won his team-high 19th match of the year for The Haven.

Individual Match-by-Match Results:

Lock Haven 21 - Cleveland State 18

125 - Nick Hyatt (LHU) 4-1 dec. Ben Willeford (CSU)

133 - John Trumbetti (LHU) 9-6 dec. Nick Flannery (CSU)

141 - Matthew Bonson (LHU) 7-3 dec. Josh Palivoda (CSU)

149 - Lawrence Cavello (CSU) 3:24 fall Bill Randt (LHU)

157 - Matt Donohoe (CSU) 3:59 fall Seth Creasy (LHU)

165 - Robbie Michaels (CSU) 3:48 fall Dylan Caprio (LHU)

174 - Michael Khoury (LHU) 3-1 dec. Aric Thurn (CSU)

184 - Jacob Bachman (LHU) 4-1 dec. OT Corbin Boone (CSU)

197 - Derek Caldwell (LHU) 6-2 dec. Nick Anthony (CSU)

285 - Henry Turner (LHU) 3-2 dec. Chris Weber (CSU)

*match started at 184