Get ready for an exciting wrestling season! The Binghamton Bearcats wrestling team kicked off their dual season with a thrilling 24-13 victory over the Bloomsburg Huskies. This win marks a significant milestone for Head Coach Ryan LeBlanc, who secured his first victory with the program.
"It was a fantastic start," LeBlanc shared. "Our team needed this boost, and I believe it will fuel our growth. We're just getting started!"
Let's dive into the highlights of this intense match:
- Carter Baer, ranked 26th, dominated his opponent Vasilios Dimou, securing a technical fall victory in just 1:59 at the 174 lb. weight class.
- Mikey Squires, making his Binghamton debut, showcased his skills by shutting out Coy Raines 4-0 in the 197 lb. match. Squires, a transfer from Princeton, certainly made an impressive entrance.
- After a slight stumble in the opening match, the Bearcats roared back with a remarkable four consecutive wins. Dillon Arrick, Ryan Hartung, Caleb Sweet, and Fin Nadeau each secured decisive victories, taking a commanding 12-4 lead.
- Will Ebert continued the momentum with an 8-0 major decision over Ethan Ducca of Bloomsburg in the 184 lb. bout. This was Ebert's second major decision of the season, showcasing his consistent performance.
The final score: Binghamton Bearcats 24, Bloomsburg Huskies 13.
Here's a detailed breakdown of the matches:
- 125 lbs: Jace Schafer (Bloomsburg) defeated Carson Wagner (Binghamton) via major decision (MD) 9-0.
- 133 lbs: Dillon Arrick (Binghamton) outwitted Aiden Grogg (Bloomsburg) with a decision (DEC) 5-3.
- 141 lbs: Ryan Hartung (Binghamton) prevailed over Richie Woods (Bloomsburg) with a decision (DEC) 10-7.
- 149 lbs: Caleb Sweet (Binghamton) defeated Dustin Elliott (Bloomsburg) with a decision (DEC) 7-4.
- 157 lbs: Fin Nadeau (Binghamton) edged out Wiliam Morrow (Bloomsburg) with a decision (DEC) 4-1.
- 165 lbs: Braidon Woodward (Bloomsburg) took down Marco Albanese (Binghamton) with a decision (DEC) 6-4.
- 174 lbs: Carter Baer (Binghamton) dominated Vasilios Dimou (Bloomsburg) with a technical fall (TF) 16-0 in just 1:59.
- 184 lbs: Will Ebert (Binghamton) secured an 8-0 major decision over Ethan Ducca (Bloomsburg).
- 197 lbs: Mikey Squires (Binghamton) defeated Coy Raines (Bloomsburg) with a decision (DEC) 4-0.
- 285 lbs: Mason Rebuck (Bloomsburg) pinned Cayden Bevis (Binghamton) at 4:57, securing a fall victory.
And here's a fun fact: the rankings are based on FloWrestling/InterMat, adding an extra layer of excitement to the competition!
Up next, the Binghamton Bearcats will host LIU in their home opener on Friday, December 19th, at 6:07 p.m. The first 100 fans will receive a Binghamton hat, and team posters will be available for all attendees. Additionally, the Bearcats will honor active and former military members as part of Military Appreciation Night, presented by the New York Army National Guard.
The New York Army National Guard is proudly sponsoring Bearcats Wrestling, adding a special touch to the upcoming match.
So, wrestling fans, are you ready for more thrilling matches and intense competition? Don't miss out on the action!
