ERIE, Pa. – The Mercyhurst Women's Wrestling team is thrilled to announce its inaugural 2026-27 season schedule, featuring a full slate of duals and tournaments, two home events for the fans in Erie, Pennsylvania, and a path that leads to the national stage. The schedule marks a historic first for Mercyhurst University as it expands its athletic offerings and embraces the growing popularity of women's wrestling.
Home Slate Highlights
The Lakers make their home debut on Dec. 18 in the Main Gym, hosting Edinboro and Heidelberg. The evening opens with Edinboro against Heidelberg, followed by Mercyhurst's first-ever home match against Heidelberg. Action begins at 6 p.m. and is expected to conclude by 10 p.m.
After the winter break, Mercyhurst returns to its home mat on Jan. 15, hosting Bethany in the Main Gym. Action begins at 5 p.m.
On the Road
The Lakers open their inaugural season on the road at the Tiffin Open on Nov. 1, with weigh-ins at 9 a.m. and wrestling at 11 a.m. They then travel to the John Carroll Duals on Nov. 22, with wrestling set to begin at 11 a.m.
In December, the team visits the Gannon Duals on Dec. 5, with wrestling starting at 11 a.m., before heading to the North Central Invitational on Dec. 13.
The new year brings a trip to Iowa for the National Duals on Jan. 8-9. The Lakers then head to Sacred Heart University on Jan. 23 for a tri-dual, with wrestling beginning at 11 a.m. In February, Mercyhurst travels to the Frostburg State Open on Feb. 6, where wrestling begins at 10 a.m.
Open Tournaments
Mercyhurst will also compete in the Adrian Duals and Adrian Open on Nov. 14-15, with wrestling beginning at 10 a.m. both days, and the Warrior Open at Indiana Tech on Jan. 29-30.
Road to Nationals
The Lakers will compete at the Regionals on Feb. 20, with the location to be determined. The season culminates with the NCAA Nationals on March 5, with the venue to be announced. Additional events later in the spring, including the U20/U23 World Team Trials and the U.S. Open, are also to be determined.
