Bulls Fall Short to #23 Edinboro, 19-17

EDINBORO, PA – The University at Buffalo wrestling team fell short to 23rd nationally-ranked Edinboro, 19-17 on Saturday evening at McComb Fieldhouse. Saturday’s dual marked the fourth straight nationally-ranked opponent the Bulls have faced.

After dropping an opening decision at 125, the Bulls rattled off four straight victories to take a 17-3 lead.

Sophomore Kevin Smith (Mexico, NY/Mexico) began Buffalo’s string of victories as he earned a 13-5 major decision over the Fighting Scots’ Ashton Osterberg.

Freshman Andrew Schutt (Greenwood Township, MI/Yale) followed suit at 141 with a major decision over Boro’s Joel Webster, 13-2. Schutt’s victory was his fifth career dual victory and 10th overall.

At 149, sophomore Desi Green (Henrietta, NY/Rush-Henrietta) pinned Edinboro’s Kory Bissett in 2:33. With his victory by fall, the 17th nationally-ranked wrestler earned his first dual victory by fall of the season and his 30th career dual victory.

Senior Andrew Stella (Tonawanda, NY/Sweet Home) continued UB’s string of victories at 157 with a 7-5 decision over Boro’s John Greisheimer.

The Fighting Scots captured decisions in the next five bouts to rally from a 14-point deficit to capture the 19-17 victory.

“In the face of defeat, I am proud of our guys and the effort they gave. We battled them in each bout. It started with Kevin and Andrew [Schutt], Desi and Andrew [Stella] kept it going for us”, said head coach Jim Beichner. “It looked as if we were going to defeat the 23rd ranked team in the nation. We outwrestled them and the team knows it. We are not happy especially knowing how close we were to victory.”

Buffalo (7-4-1, 0-0 MAC) will continue on the road as they travel to Cornell University on Friday, January 23 to compete in the New York State Intercollegiate Wrestling Championships.

Edinboro University 19, University at Buffalo 17

125: #8 Eric Morrill (EU) dec. Dan Bishop (UB), 4-2

133: #20 Kevin Smith (UB) maj. dec. Ashton Osterberg (EU), 13-5

141: Andrew Schutt (UB) maj. dec. Joel Webster (EU), 13-2

149: #17 Desi Green (UB) fall over Kory Bissett (EU), 2:33

157: Andrew Stella (UB) dec. John Greisheimer (EU), 7-5

165: #5 Jarrod King (EU) dec. John-Martin Cannon (UB), 9-1

174: Phil Moricone (EU) dec. Brian Sheehan (UB), 7-2

184: Pat Bradshaw (EU) dec. Josh Peters (UB), 4-3

197: Shawn Fendone (EU) dec. Jimmy Hamel (UB), 9-2

285: #17 Chris Birchler (EU) dec. Jason Weber (UB), 9-3

Courtesy of Buffalo Sports Information