WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The No. 10-ranked West Liberty University men's wrestling team will wrap up its dual season Thursday night when it hosts No. 15/12 Lake Erie College at the ASRC. The action is set to begin at 6:30 p.m., as the Hilltoppers honor their five seniors in their final home dual of the year.
Honoring Hilltopper Seniors
West Liberty will celebrate the careers of Alec Cook, Ty McGeary, Breagan Pearson, Jordan Watters, and Carter Winegardner before the match.
Final Dual Before Postseason
The Hilltoppers enter the match with a 7-4 dual record, looking to close out the regular season on a high note before heading to the John Carroll University Open on Sunday.
WLU's Projected Lineup vs. Lake Erie
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Weight
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Wrestler
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Record
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Hometown
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125 lbs.
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#10/8 Logan Davis (Fr.)
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19-3
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New Cumberland, W.Va.
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133 lbs.
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James Armstrong Jr. (Fr.)
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25-9
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Tucson, Ariz.
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141 lbs.
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#16 Khyvon Grace (Jr.)
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6-3
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Coraopolis, Pa.
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149 lbs.
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Tony Wood (Fr.)
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13-12
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Portland, Ind.
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157 lbs.
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Toby Abbott (Jr.)
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24-9
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Muncie, Ind.
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165 lbs.
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Alec Cook (Gr.) or Breagan Pearson (Sr.)
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11-1 / 17-12
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Weirton, W.Va. / Ellamore, W.Va.
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174 lbs.
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#8/13 Carter Winegardner (R-Sr.)
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16-3
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Zanesville, Ohio
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184 lbs.
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#1/1 Ty McGeary (Gr.)
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21-1
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McDonald, Pa.
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197 lbs.
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Devon Bell (R-So.)
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7-4
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Wilmington, N.C.
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285 lbs.
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#10/12 Parker Bentley (R-So.)
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20-7
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Inwood, W.Va.
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Top Matchups to Watch
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Ty McGeary (No. 1 at 184 lbs.): The two-time national champion and four-time MEC champion looks to continue his dominance.
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Logan Davis (#10/8 at 125 lbs.): The freshman standout has impressed with a 19-3 record this season.
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Parker Bentley (#10/12 at 285 lbs.): The heavyweight has been a force with 20 wins this season.
What's Next?
After Senior Night, the Hilltoppers will turn their focus to the postseason, beginning with the John Carroll University Open on Sunday.
