Bucknell Bison Wrestling Tickets

Bucknell University Bison wrestling began in 1946, but it wasn’t until 1987 that the team won the East Coast Wrestling Association conference title. It won the conference title again in 1995 before transferring to the EIWA in 2000. Bucknell discontinued the Bison wrestling program in 2002, but it was reinstated in 2006 thanks to a generous donation from Bison wrestling alumnus Bill Graham. Since that time, three individuals have won at the EIWA Championships, including Andy Renos (2010), Kevin LeValley (2011) and Joe Stolfi (2014). The team itself has placed as high as No. 3 in EIWA in 2009. The Bucknell Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes individual athletes who have gone above and beyond to help advance their teams to victory. A few Bison wrestlers inducted into the Hall of Fame include Bryan Burns, Bill Graham, Ed Curran, Richard P. Kaufmann, Bobby Ferraro, Thomas M. Marchetti and Thomas M. Scotton. Grab your tickets to see the Bucknell Bison Wrestling team live in action at StubHub.

Where does the Bucknell Bison wrestling team compete?

Home wrestling meets take place at Davis Gym on the Bucknell University campus. It was originally built in 1938 with renovations taking place in 2003. The gym has a seating capacity of 1,100. Davis Gym also serves as the home and practice court for the Bucknell Bison women’s volleyball team. Bison wrestlers have a state-of-the-art practice facility at the Graham Building, which was named for Bison wrestling alumnus Bill Graham, who was instrumental in reinstating the wrestling program at Bucknell in 2006.

Who is the coaching staff for the Bucknell Bison wrestling team?

Named the 15th head coach of Bison wrestling, Dan Wirnsberger took over the program in 2005. He was hired to bring the Orange and Blue wrestling back to the limelight after the program’s four-year hiatus. With Wirnsberger at the helm, the Bison had four straight seasons of double-digit victories in meets, a first-ever achievement for the school. He also led the Bison to two third-place finishes at the EIWA in 2015 and 2016. He was named the EIWA Coach of the Year in 2015. Wirnsberger is aided on the mats by assistant coaches Eric Morrill and Kevin LeValley. LeValley is a Bison wrestling alumnus and still holds career records from his time with the team. The assistant volunteer coach is John Van Brill.

What is the Bucknell Bison wrestling schedule like?

Starting in November and running through March, the Bison wrestling season starts off with matchups against teams like the Northern Illinois Huskies, the Navy Midshipmen and the North Carolina Tar Heels. You can also catch them on the mat against other EIWA teams, including the Franklin & Marshall Diplomats, the Drexel Dragons and the Columbia Lions. Be sure to check out the EIWA Championship and the NCAA Championship games in March.

How do I purchase tickets for Bucknell Bison wrestling meets?

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Who holds some of the Bucknell Bison wrestling team’s individual records?

The all-time career winning percentage record goes to Tom Scotton (1974-1978) with .952. Following behind Scotton are Bobby Ferraro (1991-1995) with .846, Steve Greenly (1978-1981) with .844, Gene Santoli (1971-1975) with .831 and Tom Marchetti (1987-1991) with .813. The all-time most career pins record goes to Joe Stolfi (2011-2016) with 65. Following Stolfi are Brian Pitzer (1996-2000) with 50, Ken Herceg (1988-1992) with 46, Bobby Ferraro (1991-1995) with 44 and Tom Marchetti (1987-1991) with 41.Back to Top