VESTAL, N.Y.- The Binghamton wrestling team beat Buffalo, 24-12, at the West Gym Friday night. The Bearcats (7-10) won the last six matches of the dual to rally past the Bulls (5-12) on senior night.
 
After seeing his teammates drop the first two bouts, Dylan Caruana looked to turn the tide in BU's favor. He fell behind to Colt Cotten in their 141-pound match, but Caruana's takedown in the final thirty seconds of the third period gave Caruana and the Bearcats a much-needed victory.
 
Buffalo responded with a win in the 149-pound match, but Vincent DePrez put together a strong match and picked up a 6-1 win over Ryan Kromer in the 157-pound contest. DePrez scored in the first period and then accumulated plenty of riding time to record his 17^th win of the season.
 
In the 165-pound bout, Zack Zupan posted two takedowns in the opening frame, going ahead, 4-1, after three minutes. He controlled the rest of the match on his way to an 8-2 decision.
 
Steve Schneider kept the Bearcats' momentum going in the 174-pound contest, defeating Wally Maziarz, 5-0. After a scoreless first period, Schneider came through with a takedown in the second frame, gaining control and eventually winning the bout and tying the dual.
 
In the 184-pound match, Jack McKeever and Joe Ariola competed in a dramatic contest. Neither wrestler could gain much of an advantage until McKeever, the 33^rd-ranked grappler in his weight class, executed a takedown with less than thirty seconds remaining in the third period, giving the junior a 3-1 decision. The win put Binghamton ahead, 15-12, in the dual.
 
Caleb Wallace clinched the dual victory for the Bearcats in the 197-pound contest. He dominated James Benjamin throughout their match, coming away with an 11-1 major decision.
 
Tyler Deuel, tabbed No. 22 in the latest NCAA Coaches' Panel Rankings, overpowered Ian James in their heavyweight contest. Deuel, a senior, racked up points throughout the first two periods, posting an 18-0 technical fall.
 
At the start of the night, seven Bearcat seniors were recognized for their efforts-Deuel, Wallace, White, Vincent Grella, Vlad Mordach, Colton Perry, and Ben Price.
 
"These guys embody everything that Binghamton prides itself in. They're great student-athletes, they're great character kids," said Coach Matt Dernlan. "They've been leaders for us. I couldn't be more proud of what they've done for the program and how they represent the university."
 
The Bearcats will compete at Bucknell and Bloomsburg to close out the regular season next weekend.
 
Buffalo 12, Binghamton 24
Friday, February 13, 2015
 
125: Max Soria def. David White (BU) 11-6 (Buffalo, 3-0)
133: Sean Peacock (UB) win by pin over Thierno Diallo (BU) 4:47  (Buffalo, 9-0)
141: Dylan Caruana (BU) def. Colt Cotten (UB) 4-3 (Buffalo, 9-3)
149: Jason Estevez (UB) def. Nick Tighe (BU) 11-4 (Buffalo, 12-3)
157: Vincent DePrez (BU) def. Ryan Kromer (UB) 6-1 (Buffalo, 12-6)
165: Zack Zupan (BU) def. Rrok Ndokaj (UB) 8-2 (Buffalo, 12-9)
174: Steve Schneider (BU) def. Wally Maziarz (UB) 5-0 (Tied, 12-12)
184: #33 Jack McKeever (BU) def. Joe Ariola (UB) 3-1 (Binghamton, 15-12)
197: Caleb Wallace (BU) major decision over James Benjamin (UB) 11-1 (Binghamton, 19-12)
Hwt.: #22 Tyler Deuel (BU) technical fall over Ian James (UB) 18-0 (Binghamton, 24-12)