Wrestling Falls Short to Binghamton in EIWA Opener, 19-15

Saturday, January 13

Binghamton, N.Y.

5:30pm

Drexel University

Binghamton

Wrestling Falls Short to Binghamton in EIWA Opener, 19-15

1/13/2024 10:54:00 PM | Wrestling

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - The Dragons were victorious in their final three matches but were unable to complete their comeback as they fell to Binghamton, 19-15, on Saturday night. The contest signified the start of EIWA dual competition for both programs.

The first match of the night saw Cody Walsh against No. 20 Brevin Cassella. Points were far to come by as no one was able to put up any until BU scored on a takedown a minute into the second period. Walsh was unable to tie the match in short time and fell 4-1, as the Bearcats claimed the first victory. In the next match, Jack Janda entered the third period with a one-point lead. Gamkrelidze escaped at the start of the frame to tie the match. Janda was able to shoot low and earn a takedown with under ten seconds left to win by decision, 4-1 and tie the dual at three. Binghamton was victorious by technical falls at 184 and 197 pounds to take a 13-3 advantage. At heavyweight, Santino Morina battled as he scored on a reversal and takedown but fell by decision to No. 19 Cory Day.

Desmond Pleasant held a 1-0 lead at 125 pounds headed into the final two minutes. Wagner earned a reversal and Pleasant escaped which tied the dual at two as they headed into extra time. The redshirt-sophomore prevailed as he scored on a takedown 55 seconds into sudden victory. The decision stopped an 8-0 run for BU. In the next bout, the first point of the match was awarded to Micah Roes early in the third period. Maroney was unable to find the equalizer and fell 2-0 after a riding time point was given.

Jordan Soriano took the mat for DU at 141 pounds against Nate Lucier. Soriano started in the down position in the second period, found a reversal, and earned three near fall points for a 5-0 advantage. Following another takedown and riding time bonus point, the Dragon was victorious, 9-3. Dom Findora was next in line for Drexel at 149 pounds. Findora trailed 3-1 after the opening three minutes. The redshirt-freshman escaped and was able to hold Brown which allowed the dual to continue into sudden victory. Findora was successful on a shot thirty seconds into extra time for his fourth dual victory of the season, 6-3. Drexel cut the Bearcat's lead to seven as the dual entered the final weight class. Tyler Williams scored five points in two near-fall situations and defeated Carter Baer, 7-1, to end the match on a high note for the Dragons.

Binghamton 19, Drexel 15
*165 | No. 20 Brevin Cassella (Binghamton) def. Cody Walsh, Dec. 4-1; Binghamton 3-0
174 | Jack Janda def. Dimitri Gamkrelidze (Binghamton), Dec. 4-1; Tied 3-3
184 | No. 16 Jacob Nolan (Binghamton) def. Justin Griffith, TF 16-0 (4:49); Binghamton 8-3
197 | No. 7 Lou DePrez (Binghamton) def. Ibrahim Ameer, TF 22-1 (4:01); Binghamton 13-3
285 | No. 19 Cory Day (Binghamton) def. Santino Morina, Dec. 12-5; Binghamton 16-3
125 | Desmond Pleasant def. Carson Wagner (Binghamton), SV 5-2; Binghamton 16-6
133 | Micah Roes (Binghamton) def. Jaxon Maroney, Dec. 2-0; Binghamton 19-6
141 | Jordan Soriano def. Nate Lucier (Binghamton), Dec. 9-3; Binghamton 19-9
149 | Dom Findora def. Jordan Brown (Binghamton), SV 6-3; Binghamton 19-12
157 | Tyler Williams def. Carter Baer (Binghamton), Dec. 7-1; Binghamton wins 19-15

Up Next
The Dragons have a short turnaround as they continue their road trip against Army, tomorrow, Sunday, January 14. The dual is set to begin at 3:00 p.m. from West Point, N.Y.