Blue Team Wins Annual Blue/White Wrestle-Off, 21-9
10/24/2014 12:00:00 AM | Wrestling
BUFFALO, NY - The State University of New York, Buffalo wrestling team hosted their annual Blue/White wrestle-off on Thursday night at Alumni Arena with the Blue team defeating the White by the score of 21-9.
"Overall it was a great night with a nice crowd at Alumni Arena," said second-year head coach John Stutzman. "We are excited to finally start the season and see where we are at this time of the year."
The Bulls had four freshman pick up victories in their first appearance on the mat in front of the home crowd while six returners downed their opponents.
Senor captain Max Soria looked good as he returned to UB for his fifth season, coming up with a 7-4 decision victory over Bryan Lantry at 125-pounds. Tyler Rill looked dominant at 174-pounds as he defeated Jarred Lux by decision, 7-3. Redshirt freshman Joe Ariola had a strong showing at 197-pounds as he dominanted James Benjamin, defeating him by decision, 8-2.
RESULTS:
125- Max Soria (Blue) dec Bryan Lantry (White) 7-4
133- Sean Peacock (White) dec Blake Retell (Blue) 6-2
141- Brandon Lapi (Blue) dec Jason Estevez (White) 2-1 ot
149- Justin Cooksey (Blue) dec Trevor Hoffmier (White) 8-2
157- Alex Smythe (White) dec Ryan Kromer (Blue) 5-4
165- Rrok Ndokaj (Blue) dec Muhamed McBryde (White) 4-3 ot
174- Tyler Rill (Blue) dec Jarred Lux (White) 7-3
184- Austin Weigel (Blue) dec Brett Perry (White) 5-3 ot
197- Joe Ariola (White) dec James Benjamin (Blue) 8-2
285- Mike Silvis (Blue) dec Ian James (White) 2-0
The Bulls will hit the mat for their first dual of the 2014-15 season on Saturday, November 1 as they travel to North Carolina to take on Campbell University.
