VESTAL, N.Y. - Binghamton wrestling travels to the Upper Midwest to take on two strong programs in their respective conferences. The Bearcats will wrestle North Dakota State in Fargo on Friday night. The Bison are surging with confidence after a major upset victory against No. 8 Nebraska, 20-16, in Lincoln to begin their season. North Dakota State defeated the Bearcats 27-12 last season. On Sunday, the Bearcats will return to Minneapolis for the first time since 2017 to battle No. 13 Minnesota. The Golden Gophers started their season strong by claiming eight titles at the Bison Open in Fargo last weekend. Minnesota will be wrestling in their first dual of the 2022-23 season.
"I'm looking forward to competing out west," said head coach Kyle Borshoff. "We're going to get a couple of quality matches against opponents we likely wont see the rest of the year. It's always fun to wrestle new teams and challenge ourselves against nationally ranked opponents."
Binghamton Bearcats (0-1) vs. No. 18 North Dakota State Bison (1-0)
Date | Time: Friday, Nov. 18 | 8 p.m.
Location: Fargo, N.D. - Scheels Center
Live Results: Twitter - @BearcatsWrestle
Watch: gobison.com/watch
Projected Lineups (Rankings by InterMat)
Binghamton's Projected Lineup
125 | Micah Roes (0-2)
133 | Anthony Sobotker (0-1)
141 | Nate Lucier (1-3)
149 | Michael Zarif (4-2)
157 | Conner Decker (3-3)
165 | Dimitri Gamkrelidze (3-1) or Will Ebert (4-2)
174 | No. 33 Brevin Cassella (0-1) or Sam DePrez (3-1)
184 | No. 22 Jacob Nolan (1-0)
197 | No. 7 Lou DePrez (1-0)
285 | Cory Day (2-1)
Binghamton Notes
- Binghamton lost a hard-fought dual against Northern Colorado last weekend, 22-16.
- The Bearcats controlled the upper weights getting a 7-0 decision win from No. 22 Jacob Nolan at 184, a 14-2 major decision from No.7 Lou DePrez at 197, and a fall in 3:47 from Cory Day at 285.
- Michael Zarif prevailed 11-9 in an overtime thriller at 149 pounds. Zarif scored a takedown early in the period to give Binghamton their first win of the dual.
- Dimitri Gamkrelidze or Will Ebert, will be inserted into the lineup at 165 pounds for the first time this season. Both had strong showings at the Kaloust Open. Gamkrelidze finished in third place.
North Dakota State's Projected Lineup
125 | Carlos Negrete Jr. (3-2)
133 | McGwire Midkiff (2-2) or Fernando Barreto (2-2)
141 | No. 9 Dylan Droegemueller (1-0)
149 | Kellyn March (3-1) or Gabriel Schumm (3-1)
157 | No. 8 Jared Franek (0-1) or Mason Gode (2-1)
165 | No. 15 Michael Caliendo (4-0)
174 | Gaven Sax (3-2) or Riley Habisch (3-1)
184 | No. 29 DJ Parker (2-3) or Michael Nelson (0-0)
197 | No. 29 Owen Pentz (2-2) or Spencer Mooberry (3-2)
285 | Juan Mora (4-0)
Scouting the Bison
- North Dakota State pulled off a massive upset against No. 8 Nebraska in Lincoln, 20-16, to begin their season on Nov. 4.
- The Bison have four projected starters in the rankings.
- No. 8 Jared Franek is a three-time NCAA qualifier, and he is trying to become an All-American for the first time this March.
- Two-time NCAA qualifier, No.9 Dylan Droegemueller is ranked inside the top 10 at 141 pounds. He is also striving to become an All-American for the first time in his career.
- No. 15 Michael Caliendo is tied for the team lead with four wins, and he recorded a fall in 1:20 in his first dual match of the season. Caliendo climbed two spots in InterMat's rankings this week.
Binghamton Bearcats (0-1) vs. No. 11 Minnesota Golden Gophers (0-0)
Date | Time: Sunday, Nov. 20 | 2 p.m.
Location: Minneapolis, Minn. - Maturi Pavilion
Live Results: Twitter - @BearcatsWrestle
Watch: BIG+
Minnesota's Projected Lineup
125 | Troy Spratley (2-0) or Quincy Hulverson (0-2)
133 | #21 Aaron Nagao (3-0)
141 | #3 Jake Bergeland (2-0) or Vance VomBaur (2-1)
149 | #18 Michael Blockhus (4-0)
157 | #2 Brayton Lee (0-0) or Sebas Swiggum (2-0)
165 | #27 Andrew Sparks (2-1)
174 | #22 Bailee O'Reilly (0-0) or Jared Krattiger (3-0)
184 | #10 Isaiah Salazar (3-0)
197 | #28 Garrett Joles (3-0)
285 | Keaton Kluever (2-2)
No. 11 Minnesota
- The Golden Gophers will feature multiple undefeated and ranked wrestlers in Sunday's dual.
- No. 2 Brayton Lee (157) and No.3 Jake Bergeland (141) are expected to be in the mix to win a national championship.
- The Golden Gophers started their season strong by claiming eight titles at the Bison Open in Fargo last weekend.
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