Shortly after dropping a decision to Harvard, the Black Knights won seven bouts and improved to 9-4 overall and 5-1 in EIWA matches
Fernando Martinez and Richard Starks had major decisions and Matt Kyler, Austin Milster, Brent Smith, Scott Ferguson and Nathan Thobaben won by decisions to lead the Black Knights.
"We rebounded in the second match," Army head coach Chuck Barbee said. "We wrestled a little better in the second match. Before the match, we talked about firing and off and being aggressive which is what you need to do to beat good teams."
Martinez got the Black Knights off to a great start with a 13-5 major decision at 125. Martinez had a first-period takedown, a takedown and near fall points in the second and an escape and riding time in the third. He also benefited from a locking hands penalty and had riding time.
Brown's Jeff Schell tied the match one weight class later with a major decision over William Simpson. Schell had a takedown and three back points in the second period and then a takedown and riding time for a 9-1 win.
Kyler put Army ahead 7-4 with a hard-fought win at 141. Kyler had three takedowns in the first period, including one on the end of the mat late in the period for a 6-4 victory.
Milster battled his way to an 8-5 win at 149. Milster had a takedown early and then escaped following a reversal. Brown's Leonard Marandino then had a takedown for a 4-3 lead. Marandino took down to start the second and had an escape. Milster countered with a takedown to tie the match heading into the final period. Milster was down to start the third period and quickly escaped. He sealed the victory with a takedown with 15 seconds left and gave Army a 10-4 lead.
Brown cut its deficit to 10-7 when Tom Fazio scored a 4-2 decision at 157. Army's Christian Snook trailed 3-0 going into the final period. He chose down and had a reversal but could not get back points. Fazio also had riding time and moved Brown within three points.
Brown tied the match after Bran Crudden's 4-3 win at 165. Crudden had an early takedown but Army's Brian Rowan escaped. Crudden had an escape in the second period and then riding time to make it 10-10 after six weights.
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