VESTAL, N.Y.- The Binghamton wrestling team hosts the University of Buffalo on Friday, February 13. The home finale is scheduled for a 7 p.m. start at the West Gym.
Binghamton is 6-10 this season, including a pair of tight road losses last weekend. Heavyweight
Tyler Deuel recorded a stellar weekend, winning two major decisions to improve his record to 20-4 this season.
The Bearcats are tied for eighth in the most recent EIWA Rankings. Deuel is ranked third among EIWA heavyweights.
Buffalo has a 5-11 mark. It fell, 43-6, to #2 Missouri last weekend. Sean Peacock has gone 17-12 as a freshman in the 125-pound weight class.
BU won, 22-18, at Buffalo last season.
David White,
Vincent Grella, and
Caleb Wallace each won to set up a decisive heavyweight bout. Deuel recorded a pin in 50 seconds, lifting the Bearcats to victory.
Before the match, BU's eight seniors will be recognized. Deuel, Grella, Wallace, White,
Brian Conrad,
Vlad Mordach,
Colton Perry, and
Ben Price will be honored by the wresting program for their efforts at Binghamton.
The Bearcats hit the road for two contests next weekend to wrap up the regular season.
Projected Matches BINGHAMTON vs. BUFFALO 125 No. 27
David White (18-13) vs. Max Soria (19-7)
133
Joe Nelson (5-10) vs. Sean Peacock (18-11)
141
Dylan Caruana (16-15) vs. Colt Cotten (2-2)
149
Nick Tighe (9-14) vs. Jason Estevez (10-7)/Justin Cooksey (9-14)/Rocco Russo (13-10)
157
Vincent DePrez (16-16) vs. Ryan Kromer (9-11)
165
Zack Zupan (18-13) vs. Derek Holcomb (15-10) or Rrok Ndokaj (8-14)
174
Steve Schneider (17-15) vs.Wally Maziarz (6-14)
184 No. 31
Jack McKeever (18-10) vs. Joe Ariola (12-10)
197
Caleb Wallace (11-13) vs. James Benjamin (10-11)
Hwt No. 22
Tyler Deuel (20-4) vs. Ian James (5-12)