LHU hosts Mat-Town Open; Henson crowned champion
LOCK HAVEN, PA– The No. 19 Lock Haven men’s wrestling team returned to action today (Sunday, Nov. 26) as the Bald Eagles hosted the 2023 Mat-Town Open I Tournament in Thomas Fieldhouse, and it was once again Wyatt Henson (Waynesburg, Pa./Waynesburg) who led the way for The Haven.
In what has become tradition, today’s tournament marked the first home competition of the season for Lock Haven. In all, 16 Bald Eagles hit the mats today – competing both attached and unattached.
Ranked No. 25 nationally at 141 pounds, Henson went a perfect 4-0 with two tech falls today. For Henson, the reigning Mid-American Conference (MAC) Wrestler of the Week, it marks his second straight tournament title after the Bald Eagle won gold last week (Nov. 18) at Millersville’s Shorty Hitchcock Classic.
Henson was one of four place-winners for the Bald Eagles today.
Isaac Reid (Saltsburg, Pa./Kiski), ranked No. 29 nationally, was second overall at 285 pounds. Reid opened the day with a tech fall and was 2-0 before he defaulted out of the tournament, and finished the day 2-1 overall.
Ty Linsenbigler (Landisville, Pa./Hempfield) was third at 149 after going an impressive 5-1 on the day. He recorded a pair of victories by way of major decision. Brett Barbush (Manheim, Pa./Manheim Central) was fourth at 165 after going 2-2 with a tech fall.
Henson opened the day with back-to-back tech falls and he grinded out a 9-8 win in the semifinals. In the finals, Henson edged out Lehigh’s Carter Baily, 9-7 for the title.
Today’s action in Thomas Fieldhouse marked the first time the Bald Eagles competed at home in front of the Bald Eagles’ faithful this season and it’s the first of two home tournaments scheduled for the highly anticipated 2023-24 season. Home duals include matches vs. Buffalo, George Mason, Clarion and Cleveland State. The full 2023-24 Lock Haven men’s wrestling schedule is available at GoLHU.com.
Up Next:
Lock Haven will return to action on Sunday, Dec. 3 at the Patriot Open hosted by George Mason.
