BROOKVILLE, N.Y. - The LIU wrestling team faced off against the University at Buffalo at the Pratt Recreation Center on Friday, falling to the Bulls, 27-6. The Sharks had two wins from the evening, from Ryan Ferro and Nunzio Crowley.
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SHARK BITES
- Buffalo won the first six matches of the evening, including one technical fall, to take a 21-0 lead.
- Ryan Ferro earned the first win for the Sharks, defeating Jake Lanning by an 8-1 decision at 174.
- Nunzio Crowley had an exciting match at 187, with a tight 3-2 decision over Sam Mitchell. The match came down to the final seconds, and Crowley survived a Buffalo challenge to take the win.
- In an exhibition match, freshman Kaelan Francois had a dominant 15-1 major decision win over Jordan Reyes.
- Up next, the Sharks will host Binghamton University on Saturday, January 22 at 12 p.m.
COMPLETE RESULTS
125: Tristan Daugherty (UB) def. Robbie Sagaris (LIU), dec. 7-3Â Â Â Â
133: Derek Spann (UB) def. Bryce Cockrell (LIU), tech. fall, 16-0 (3:00)Â Â Â Â
141: Ben Freeman (UB) def.  Devin Matthews (LIU), dec. 6-1   Â
149: Johnny Arceri (UB) def. Drew Witham (LIU), dec. 5-0
157: Hunter Shaut (UB) def. James Johnston (LIU), dec. 8-2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
165: Noah Grover (UB) def. Blake Bahna (LIU), major dec. 10-1
174: Ryan Ferro (LIU) def. Jake Lanning (UB), dec. 8-1Â Â Â Â
184: Pete Acciardi (UB) def. James Langan (LIU), dec. 3-2
197: Nunzio Crowley (LIU) def. Sam Mitchell (UB), dec. 3-2
285: Toby Cahill (UB) def. Tim Nagosky (LIU), dec. 5-2
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FINAL:Â Â BUFFALO 27, LIU 6
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Extra match: 125: Kaelan Francois (LIU) def. Jordan Reyes (UB), major dec. 15-1Â Â Â Â