The Binghamton University wrestling team will continue its tough early schedule Saturday afternoon against Virginia Tech at the Events Center. The Bearcats, who are still working on getting fully healthy, will take on the No. 4 nationally ranked Hokies before hitting the road for two EIWA duals against Penn and Drexel Sunday.

The Bearcats are currently in the midst of a three match losing streak that began at the start of the month. Despite the recent struggles, there have been a few bright spots over the last few weeks. Matt Swanson picked up his first career dual victory against Lehigh on January 10. and No. 6 Lou DePrez has a pin and a major decision under his belt in his last two bouts.

Joe Doyle and Anthony Sparacio have also each won their last two matchups, although Sparacio is not in the projected lineup for Saturday.

In the Rankings
Binghamton has two wrestlers in the Intermat national rankings this week, as DePrez continues to be near the top of the list at 184 pounds. His No. 6 ranking alongside Zack Trampe's position at No. 11 continue to lead the Bearcats.

Projected Lineup
The Bearcats continue to shake up the starting lineup this season, as Kevin Kelly slides into the 141-pound slot. True freshman Jacob Nolan will also make his home dual debut:

125: Carson Sauriol (3-7)
133: Tomasso Frezza (1-8)
141: Kevin Kelly (0-4)
149: Matt Swanson (4-9)
157: Christopher Barker (5-12)
165: Jacob Nolan (2-3)
174: Alex Melikian (9-7)
184: No. 6 Lou DePrez (16-5)
197: Sam DePrez (0-5)
HWT: Joe Doyle (12-8)
 
About the Hokies
No. 4 Virginia Tech comes into the weekend unbeaten in six duals, and have six wrestlers in the starting lineup recognized in the national rankings. No. 2 Hunter Bolen (184 pounds) and No. 3 David McFadden (165 pounds) have led the team this year, and McFadden is coming off his 100^th career victory. Bolen faced off against DePrez at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invite in December, defeating him 8-3.
 
The Hokies have a 2-1 edge in the all-time series, and defeated the Bearcats 32-9 in their most recent matchup (2013).
 
Virginia Tech Projected lineup
 125: No. 12 Joey Prata (13-6)
133: Collin Gerardi (9-5)
141: No. 18 Mitch Moore (10-6)
149: Bryce Andonian (12-2)
157: No. 19 B.C. LaPrade (8-3)
165: No. 3 David McFadden (14-2)
174: Cody Hughes (8-6)
184: No. 2 Hunter Bolen (16-1)
197: Stanley Smeltzer (8-10)
HWT: No. 17 John Borst (13-5)
 
A look at Penn
Penn is 1-3 in dual matches, but is coming off a dominating win over Duke (48-3). Their schedule has featured Penn State, Old Dominion and Kent State thus far.

The top of the lineup is the strength of the team, as No. 9 Michael Colaiocco (125 pounds), No. 16 Anthony Artalona (157 pounds) and No. 20 Doug Zapf (141 pounds) lead the way for the Quakers. The trio have a combined 39-14 record this season.

Projected lineup
125: No. 9 Michael Colaiocco (14-4)
133: Carmen Ferrante (10-9)
141: No. 17 Doug Zapf (16-5) or AJ Vindici (7-6)
149: Jon Ericco (6-3) or Lucas Revano (9-9)
157: No. 13 Anthony Artalona (14-6) or Cam Connor (11-8)
165: Jacob Lizak (7-8)
174: Neil Antrassian (6-12) or Jake Hendricks (8-11)
184: Jesse Quatse (5-8) or Jake Hendricks (8-11)
197: Cole Urbas (9-8)
285: Ben Goldin (10-8) or Joey Slackman (6-6)
 
Dragons 0-1 in EIWA
The Dragons sit at 5-4 on the season, and are 0-1 in EIWA action. In their most recent loss to American (14-27), they earned three wins on the afternoon, including a pin by 197-pounder Bryan McLaughlin.
No. 20 Ebed Jarrell (165 pounds), is the only Drexel wrestler to see significant time in the national rankings.

They will come into Sunday's matchup fresh off a bout with N.C. State (Friday).

Drexel Projected Lineup
125: Antonio Mininno (4-5)
133: Chandler Olson (11-4) OR Chase Shields (4-2)
141: Tyler Williams (5-7) OR Julian Flores (6-10)
149: Jared Donahue (4-8) OR Nick Widmann (3-4)
157: Parker Kropman (4-3) OR Felix Belga (3-10)
165: No. 20 Ebed Jarrell (12-5) OR Mike Manley (0-1)
174: Michael O'Malley (10-5)
184: Anthony Walters (0-8) OR Owen Brooks (2-7)
197: Bryan McLaughlin (10-9)
285: Sean O'Malley (8-6)
 
How to Watch
Saturday's matchup against Virginia Tech is available on FloWrestling. Sunday's action against Penn will be on ESPN + before going back FloWrestling to conclude the weekend against Drexel. Links are above.