WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. - The 6th-ranked West Liberty University wrestling team is set to host its home-opening dual tonight against 21st-ranked Lake Erie College at 6:30 pm inside the ASRC.

The Hilltoppers are looking to bounce back from a season-opening dual loss at No. 11 Pitt-Johnstown. Cole Laya and Vincent Scollo got the 'Toppers started the match with decision wins to get West Liberty ahead, but the Mountain Cats answered by winning seven of the final eight bouts. Ty McGeary took down three-time all-american Brock Biddle at 184 for the only other Hilltopper victory.

Last weekend, 21 wrestlers saw action for Head Coach Danny Irwin's squad at the Mount Union Invitational. Jacob Simpson (149) and Toby Abbott (157) led the way placing third in their respective weight classes.

This will be the first dual of the season for the Storm, after opening the season at the John Carroll University Extra Countable Matches last Friday. Lake Erie has two wrestlers ranked in their weight classes by the NWCA. James Penfold ranks fifth at 174 and Christian Small is sixth at 141.

Projected Starting Lineups
Weight: Lake Erie vs. West Liberty (2022-23 Record)
125: Jacob Johnson vs. (#1) Cole Laya (1-0)
133: Ryan Wehner vs. (#7) Vincent Scollo (1-0)
141: #6 Christian Small or Austin Fietz vs. Jamie Ward (4-2)
149: Brady O'Connor vs. Jacob Simpson (4-1)
157: Jack Haskin vs. (#12) Jamar Williams (0-0)
165: Jacob Potok vs. Chase Morgan (0-1)
174: #5 James Penfold vs. Alec Cook (0-1)
184: Jordan Barnett vs. (#4) Ty McGeary (1-0)
197: Brylan Clouse or Honour Kline vs. Drake Kendrex (2-2)
285: TBD vs. #6 Francesco Borsellino (0-1)

Live video and scoring of the dual will be available here.

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