NICEVILLE, FL. - Binghamton wrestling wrapped up the Collegiate Wrestling Duals Tuesday afternoon, falling to Central Michigan 26-16. BU dropped its opening five bouts with the Chippewas, before taking four of its final five. Working around a forfeit at 133 pounds, the Bearcats worked to keep the match close, highlighted by a major decision for Cory Day in his season debut.
Highlights
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Despite being unable to come out on top in his matchup, Ryan Anderson pushed No. 7 Dresden Simon to the edge, grabbing an early takedown. Simon got a takedown of his own and was able get an escape and ride time point to come away with a narrow win.
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Cassella got BU on the board with a dominating 10-1 major decision over Tracy Hubbard. Earning a takedown just seconds into the first, Cassella utilized his on-top ability, racking up ride time. In the third, he capitalized on three shots, getting three takedowns en route to the major decision.
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At 184 pounds, Cory Day was also strong on top throughout. Despite giving up two reversals in the process, he regained his footing with three sets of four counts and got the 14-4 major decision in his season debut.
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No. 12 Lou DePrez took control early against Aaron Bolo, with three takedowns in the first period. He would add another in the second and finish with an 8-4 decision.
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No. 22 Joe Doyle finished off the dual in style, getting an 18-0 technical fall. After a takedown to start things off, Doyle remained on top for the rest of the bout, turning his opponent a number of times to coast to the win.
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Central Michigan utilized a strong start to get the victory, despite a strong effort by Binghamton's upper weights.
Up Next
The Bearcats will wait until the new year for their next dual. They will take on No. 21 Lehigh on January 7, starting at 7 p.m.
Final Results
CMU 26, Binghamton 16
125 | Brock Bergelin (CMU) TF Nick Curley (BU), 16-0, 4:45. CMU leads 5-0.
133 | Binghamton forfeits bout vs. Ja'Kerrion Merrit (CMU). CMU leads 11-0.
141 | No. 7 Dresden Simon (CMU) DEC Ryan Anderson (BU), 5-2. CMU leads 14-0.
149 | Corbyn Munson (CMU) DEC Nick Lombard (BU), 6-5. CMU leads 17-0.
157 | No. 19 Johnny Lovett (CMU) FALL Tyler Martin (BU), 3:52. CMU leads 23-0.
165 | Brevin Cassella (BU) MD Tracy Hubbard (CMU), 10-1. CMU leads 23-4.
174 | Brett Fedewa (CMU) DEC Jacob Nolan (BU), 2-1. CMU leads 26-4.
184 | Cory Day (BU) MD Ben Cushman (CMU), 14-4. CMU leads 26-8.
197 | No. 12 Lou DePrez (BU) DEC Aaron Bolo (CMU), 8-4. CMU leads 26-11.
285 | No. 22 Joe Doyle (BU) TF Cade Dallwitz (CMU), 18-0. CMU wins 26-16.
