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'm confident we'll only get better from here."
Let's dive into the highlights of this captivating match:
- Carter Baer, ranked #26, 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 with a 4-0 shutout win over Coy Raines in the 197 lb. match. Squires, a transfer from Princeton, made an impressive entrance.
- After a slight stumble in the opening match, the Bearcats roared back with a remarkable four consecutive wins, taking a commanding 12-4 lead. Dillon Arrick, Ryan Hartung, Caleb Sweet, and Fin Nadeau each secured decisive victories.
- 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 dominance.
The final score: Binghamton Bearcats 24, Bloomsburg Huskies 13.
Here's a detailed breakdown of the matches:
- 125 lbs: Jace Schafer (Bloomsburg) def. Carson Wagner (Binghamton) MD 9-0
- 133 lbs: Dillon Arrick (Binghamton) def. Aiden Grogg (Bloomsburg) DEC 5-3
- 141 lbs: Ryan Hartung (Binghamton) def. Richie Woods (Bloomsburg) DEC 10-7
- 149 lbs: Caleb Sweet (Binghamton) def. Dustin Elliott (Bloomsburg) DEC 7-4
- 157 lbs: Fin Nadeau (Binghamton) def. Wiliam Morrow (Bloomsburg) DEC 4-1
- 165 lbs: Braidon Woodward (Bloomsburg) def. Marco Albanese (Binghamton) DEC 6-4
- 174 lbs: Carter Baer (Binghamton) def. Vasilios Dimou (Bloomsburg) TF 16-0
- 184 lbs: Will Ebert (Binghamton) def. Ethan Ducca (Bloomsburg) MD 8-0
- 197 lbs: Mikey Squires (Binghamton) def. Coy Raines (Bloomsburg) DEC 4-0
- 285 lbs: Mason Rebuck (Bloomsburg) def. Cayden Bevis (Binghamton) FALL 4:57
Rankings are based on FloWrestling/InterMat.
And here's the exciting part: Binghamton is hosting their home opener against LIU 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.
So, wrestling fans, are you ready to cheer on the Bearcats? Don't miss out on the action and be part of this thrilling season!
