VESTAL, N.Y.- The Binghamton wrestling team defeated American, 22-17, Friday night at the West Gym. Jacob Nicholson, Jesse Dellavecchia, Jack McKeever, Steve Schneider, and Mark Tracy all won for BU in the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) dual match.
 
After AU won the opening bout, the Bearcats picked up six points via an injury default at 133 pounds. The Eagles came back with a 9-5 decision in the 141 pound match, but BU rallied behind Dellavecchia. The 149-pounder took on Cole Moseley in an action-packed match. Late in the second period, Moseley was penalized, giving Dellavecchia a 1-0 edge. The freshman then successfully stayed on top of his foe for the duration of the third period, pulling out a 1-0 victory.
 
The visitors collected wins in the next two matches, but McKeever got the Bearcats back on track. In his 174-pound bout, the senior, tabbed 28^th in the latest NCAA Coaches' Panel Rankings, took an early lead over Michael Eckhart and continued to control the contest. Eckhart was eventually disqualified, as he was called for stalling five times. The DQ added six points to BU's tally, giving the hosts a 15-14 lead with three matches remaining.
 
In the 184-pound match, Schneider posted a consistent effort in a 6-2 win over Jason Grimes. The 19^th-ranked grappler in his weight class notched points in each period on his way to his 18^th win of the season.
 
Tracy was aggressive from the start in a stellar performance at 197 pounds. In his seventh consecutive victory, the redshirt freshman claimed a 15-4 major decision over Joe Salvi, clinching the dual for BU.
 
In the heavyweight contest, Connor Calkins and Jake Scanlan were evenly matched, as each grappler earned a point in regulation. Neither wrestler could score in sudden victory, forcing more extra time. Calkins escaped in his down period, but Scanlan escaped and then recorded a takedown to pick up a win for the Eagles.
 
Coach Matt Dernlan's squad has now won five of its last six matches. BU is 10-5 overall and 6-3 in the EIWA. American dropped to 4-6 overall and 1-4 in the league. Binghamton next competes at Buffalo on Friday, February 12. The non-conference bout is slated for a 2 p.m. start.