ERIE, Pa. – The Mercyhurst Men's Wrestling team is thrilled to announce its 2026-27 season schedule, featuring a full slate of dual meets and tournaments and an increased number of home events for the fans in Erie, Pennsylvania. The slate includes heated rivalry matchups and significant tournaments that promise to showcase the talent and determination of the Lakers.

Home Slate Highlights

The season kicks off on Nov. 1 with the Hurst Invitational, a home event featuring Edinboro, Drexel and LIU. The Lakers return to their home mat a week later on Nov. 8 to host Penn State Behrend.

After the holiday break, Mercyhurst opens 2027 at home with a busy stretch. The much-anticipated rivalry dual against Edinboro takes place Jan. 15, followed by a home dual against Bethany on Jan. 29. February brings two more home duals, hosting Point Park on Feb. 5 and Kent State on Feb. 21.

The Lakers will also host the NCWA Mid East Conference Championships at Mercyhurst on March 6, a pivotal event that will prepare the team for the national stage.

On the Road

Mercyhurst travels to face several formidable opponents this season, beginning with a trip to West Virginia on Nov. 7. The Lakers then head to LIU on Nov. 21 and Sacred Heart on Nov. 22.

In December, the team heads south for a pair of road events, visiting Davidson on Dec. 11, where they will also face Presbyterian, followed by a trip to Ferrum on Dec. 12. The Lakers close out the calendar year at Clarion on Dec. 20 with a dual against Northwestern also on the card.

In the new year, Mercyhurst travels to Edinboro for the Bobby K Open on Jan. 9. The team then heads to VMI on Feb. 14, where they will also take on Gardner-Webb.

Open Tournaments

Mercyhurst will also compete in the Bob Del Rosa Open in Cleveland, Ohio, on Nov. 14 and the Jamestown Open in Jamestown, N.Y., on Jan. 23.

Road to Nationals

The season culminates with the NCWA National Championships in Shreveport, La., from March 18-21, where the Lakers aim to make a significant impact on the national stage.