CAMBRIDGE, MA. - Binghamton wrestling won five of 10Â bouts against Harvard, but fell to the Crimson 19-17 Saturday afternoon. Anthony Sobotker and Joe Doyle highlighted the team's efforts, getting major decisions in their bouts.
Harvard 19, Binghamton 17
125: Beau Bayless (H) def. Nick Curley (B), Dec. 9-8 (Harvard 3-0)
133: Anthony Sobotker (B) def. Cole Bayless (H), MD 11-1 (Binghamton 4-3)
141: No. 19 Ryan Anderson (B) def. Kenny Herrmann (H), Dec. 5-1 (Binghamton 7-3)
149: Lukus Stricker (H) def. Michael Zarif (B), Fall 4:20 (Harvard 9-7)
157: Trevor Tarsi (H) def. Tyler Martin (B), MD 14-6 (Harvard 13-7)
165: Brevin Cassella (B) def. Cael Berg (H), Dec. 6-0 (Harvard 13-10)
174: Joshua Kim (H) def. Jacob Nolan (B), Dec. 10-5 (Harvard 16-10)
184: Luke Rada (H) def. Cory Day (B), Dec. 4-1 (Harvard 19-10)
197: Sam Deprez (B) def. Will Hoeft (H), Dec. 3-2 (Harvard 19-13)
285: No. 20 Joe Doyle (B) def. Jeffrey Crooks (H), MD 12-1 (Harvard 19-17)Â
Highlights
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Binghamton lost a tight bout at 125 pounds, but Anthony Sobotker gave the Bearcats a lead with a major decision over Cole Bayless. The senior took control early, getting a takedown and two near fall points. He went on to lead 8-1 after one and coasted to the 11-1 win.
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Ryan Anderson took on Kenny Hermmann, and grabbed two takedowns in the first to lead 4-1. The sophomore couldn't manage any more takedowns in the bout, but came away with the 5-1 decision for his eighth straight victory.
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BU was pinned at 149 pounds, and lost at 157 pounds, but Brevin Cassella grabbed another win at 165 pounds. The sophomore got a takedown early on Cael Berg, and dominated on top throughout the bout. He would add another takedown and get a ride time point to win 6-0.
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BU fell in two straight matches, but closed the dual with two wins. Sam DePrez used a second period takedown and third period escape to get a 3-2 decision over Will Hoeft. The win kept the Bearcats alive in the match.
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Joe Doyle did everything he could to get a pin and tie the team score. He dominated his matchup getting an array of takedowns, and walked away with a 14-1 major decision. He improved to 14-6 on the season.
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