VESTAL, N.Y. – The Binghamton wrestling team (2-0, 1-0 EIWA) is set to take the mat for the first time in 2026 when the Bearcats wrestle both Hofstra (2-7, 2-1 EIWA) and Lock Haven (2-3, 1-0 MAC) in Journeymen Wrestling's ArmBar Sunday at the Impact Athletic Center in Clifton Park, N.Y. Binghamton wrestles Lock Haven at 11:30 a.m., followed by Hofstra at 1:30 p.m.
 
The Bearcats look to build on their 2-0 record in dual competition under first-year head coach Ryan LeBlanc. Binghamton last competed on Dec. 19, when it defeated Long Island University 40-4 at the Events Center. Carson Wagner posted his first major decision of the season with a 14-4 victory over Sawyer Ostroff, while Marco Albanese, Dillon Arrick, Fin Nadeau and Caleb Sweet each earned decisions against the Sharks. No. 27 Carter Baer, Will Ebert, Ryan Hartung and Mikey Squires each also picked up a victory via a forfeit.
 
That same day, both Jacob Hanlon and Jack Kazalas reached the podium while competing unattached at the Wilkes Open. Kazalas finished fourth at 141 lbs., while Hanlon took sixth at 133 lbs.
 
Binghamton Projected Lineup (Overall Record, Dual Record)
125 | Carson Wagner (5-5, 1-1)
133 | Dillon Arrick (11-2, 2-0) or Gavin Sheridan (2-3, 0-0)
141 | Ryan Hartung (11-5, 2-0) or Jack Kazalas (0-5, 0-0)
149 | Caleb Sweet (11-3, 2-0)
157 | Fin Nadeau (9-4, 2-0)
165 | Marco Albanese (10-7, 1-1) or Jordan Brown (8-6, 0-0)
174 | No. 27/27 Carter Baer (8-2, 2-0) or Deakon Bailey (2-5, 0-0)
184 | Will Ebert (4-2, 2-0) or John Baker (3-4, 0-0)
197 | Mikey Squires (2-0, 2-0) or Quinn Funk (10-5, 0-0)
285 | Cayden Bevis (6-7, 0-2) or Trent Sibble (7-6, 0-0) or Charlie Tibbitts (6-2, 0-0)
*Rankings based on FloWrestling/InterMat
 
Binghamton Bearcats (2-0, 1-0 EIWA) vs. Lock Haven Bald Eagles (2-3, 1-0 MAC)
Date | Time: Sunday, Jan. 4 | 11:30 a.m.
Location: Impact Athletic Center, Clifton Park, N.Y.
Watch: FloWrestling
Live Results: X- @BearcatsWrestle
Series History: Lock Haven leads 1-0
Last Meeting: Jan. 5, 2025, Lock Haven won 23-10 in Clifton Park, N.Y.
 
Lock Haven Projected Lineup
125 | Curtis Nelson (3-8, 1-4) or Alex Reed (4-8, 0-0)
133 | Gable Strickland (7-6, 1-4)
141 | No. 24/24 Wyatt Henson (10-3, 5-0) or Conner Heckman (3-2, 0-0)
149 | No. NR/23 Lucas Kapusta (7-2, 3-1)
157 | Nick Stampoulos (7-4, 2-3) or Chase Burke (4-8, 0-0)
165 | Ousmane Duncanson (8-7, 0-3)
174 | No. NR/33 Avery Bassett (13-4, 3-2) or Connor Wetzel (1-2, 0-0)
184 | Sam Gautreau (8-6, 2-1) or Cael Black (4-4, 0-0)
197 | Tucker Hogan (8-4, 2-1)
285 | Kade Sottolano (12-4, 4-1) or Ethan Miller (7-6, 0-0)
*Rankings based on FloWrestling/InterMat
 
Lock Haven Notes

• Lock Haven's two victories this season came against LIU 48-6 on Nov. 8 and MAC foe Clarion 30-10 on Dec. 5. The Bald Eagles, who have won three of the last four MAC championships, are battle-tested, having faced Big Ten opponents Indiana, Northwestern and Wisconsin throughout the year.
• Wyatt Henson, who has qualified for nationals in each of the last three seasons, enters Sunday's dual with 10 wins in 2025-26, posting a team-high five technical falls along the way. The Oklahoma transfer has won the MAC championship at 141 lbs., in each of his first two seasons at Lock Haven in 2024 and 2025.
• Both Avery Bassett and Tucker Hogan also qualified for nationals in 2025, with Bassett winning one match at the tournament. Bassett goes into Sunday's dual leading Lock Haven in overall wins with 13.

 
Binghamton Bearcats (2-0, 1-0 EIWA) vs. Hofstra Pride (2-7, 2-1 EIWA)
Date | Time: Sunday, Jan. 4 | 1:30 p.m.
Location: Impact Athletic Center, Clifton Park, N.Y.
Watch: FloWrestling
Live Results: X- @BearcatsWrestle
Series History: Tied 11-11
Last Meeting: Jan. 9, 2025, Binghamton won 31-6 in Vestal, N.Y.
 
Hofstra Projected Lineup (Overall Record, Dual Record)
125 | Teague Strobel (7-9, 4-5) or Tommy Aiello (5-4, 0-0)
133 | Gauge Shipp (9-9, 5-4)
141 | Chase Liardi (3-7, 1-3)
149 | Alex Turley (6-7, 1-5)
157 | Frank Volpe (8-10, 2-7) or Zach Reilley (1-3, 1-1)
165 | Jake Slotnick (12-9, 4-5) or Eric Shindel (2-6, 0-0)
174 | Josh Jorgge (4-8, 1-4)
184 | Matthew Waddell (9-8, 4-4)
197 | Will Conlon (8-5, 4-4)
285 | Adrian Sans (5-9, 1-4) or Danny Church (1-8, 0-4)
 
Hofstra Notes

• Both of Hofstra's victories this season have come against EIWA opponents, with the Pride defeating Sacred Heart 21-15 on Nov. 13 and Morgan State 54-0 on Dec. 21.
• Jake Slotnick leads Hofstra with 12 victories, while Gauge Shipp and Matthew Waddell each have nine.
• Both Alex Turley and Eric Shindel took first place at the Nassau Open at 149 and 165 lbs., respectively.

 
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