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Cleveland State Wrestling Heads to Clarion for a MAC Match

Cleveland State Wrestling Heads to Clarion for a MAC Match

Match Outlook 
Date:
 Tuesday, January 18
Opponent: Cleveland State (4-4, 1-1) at Clarion (7-1, 3-0)
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Clarion, Pa. | Tippin Gym
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Setting the Scene
Cleveland State begins a busy week of three matches with a MAC dual on Tuesday evening at Clarion University at 6 p.m.

It'll be Nice to be Home
The Vikings will wrestle at home for the first time since December 11 on Friday, January 21 at 6 p.m. against Rider. Cleveland State will then welcome Navy on Sunday, January 23 at 2 p.m.

About the Golden Eagles
Clarion comes into the match with a 7-1 overall record and 3-0 mark in the MAC. The Golden Eagles last competed on December 23rd when they defeated Buffalo on the road, 21-19. Brent Moore is ranked No. 30 at 149-pounds.

Matchup History
Clarion leads the all-time series with the Vikings 8-2, winning the last four matchups. These two teams last met in 2020 with the Golden Eagles winning, 25-15 at a neutral site.

Last Time Out
Cleveland State split their MAC opening tri-match on January 9th, falling to host Buffalo, 19-17 before defeating SIUE, 24-15. Logan Heil, Marcus Robinson, Riley Smucker, DeAndre Nassar, and Ben Smith led the way with two wins apiece.

In the Rankings
Marcus Robinson broke into the Intermat rankings for the first time this season, coming in at No. 33 at 149 pounds. Robinson is currently 10-2 on the year.

Alumni Day
Cleveland State will be hosting Alumni Day on Saturday, February 5 at 7 p.m. against Ohio University inside Woodling Gymnasium. For $20 alumni can attend a reception at Mather Mansion and then get into the match. To RSVP, click here

Projected Lineups
Cleveland State
125: Logan Heil
133: Jake Manley
141: Hunter Olson
149: No. 33 Marcus Robinson
157: Daniel Patten
165: Riley Smucker
174: Anthony Rice
184: DeAndre Nassar
197: Ben Smith
285: John Kelbly/Daniel Bucknavich

Clarion
125: Joey Fischer
133: Alex Blake
141: Seth Koleno
149: No. 30 Brent Moore
157: Chanz Shearer/Kolby Ho
165: Cam Pine
174: John Worthing
184: Max Wohlabaugh
197: Will Feldkamp
285: Ty Bagoly