WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Binghamton wrestling team fell, 20-15, at American University in an Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) match Sunday afternoon. Dylan Caruana, Zack Zupan, Steve Schneider, and Tyler Deuel all won for the Bearcats, who dropped to 6-10 overall and 4-4 in the EIWA on the season.
 
Caruana got BU on the board, winning his 141-pound bout. The sophomore beat Michael Sprague, 6-3, to make it a 7-3 deficit for Binghamton.
 
In the 165-pound match, Zupan controlled from start to finish. The freshman claimed an 11-2 major decision over Brad Mutchnik for his 18^th win of the season.
 
Schneider continued the Bearcats' momentum in the 174-pound contest. He posted a 9-1 major decision over Nick Carey, pulling BU within three points on the scoreboard. Schneider collected his 17^th victory of the year.
 
Deuel handled Chris McDermand in the heavyweight match, eventually taking a 9-0 major decision. Deuel improved to 20-4 with the win.
 
The Bearcats host the University of Buffalo on Friday, February 13. The non-conference dual match is set for a 7 p.m. start at the West Gym.
 
American 20, Binghamton 15
125: David Terao (AU) def. David White (BU) 11-5 (AU 3-0)
133: Josh Terao (AU) major decision over Joe Nelson (BU) 16-2 (AU 7-0)
141: Dylan Caruana (BU) def. Michael Sprague (AU) 6-3 (AU 7-3)
149: Tom Page (AU) major decision over Nick Tighe (BU) 9-1 (AU 11-3)
157: John Boyle (AU) def. Vincent DePrez (BU) 7-3 (AU 14-3)
165: Zack Zupan (BU) major decision over Brad Mutchnik (AU) 11-2 (AU 14-7)
174: Steve Schneider (BU) major decision over Nick Carey (AU) 9-1 (AU 14-11)
184: Jeric Kusanic (AU) def. Jack McKeever (BU) 1-0 (AU 17-11)
197: Brett Dempsey (AU) def. Caleb Wallace (BU) 7-4 (AU 20-11)
285: Tyler Deuel (BU) major decision over Chris McDermand (AU) 9-0 (AU 20-15)