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    Buffalo defeats Gardner-Webb in home opener

    BUFFALO, NY --The University at Buffalo, the State University of New York wrestling team won its home opener in dominant fashion, defeating Gardner-Webb, 30-6, at Alumni Arena on Friday night. The Bulls posted a pin and three major decisions en route to their first home victory since the 2013 season. With the win, the Bulls improved to 5-2 on the season - their best start since the 2010-11 campaign.

    "I thought we wrestled well," head coach John Stutzman said. "They're a good team. That team beat us 33-6 last year. That same exact team. So, to come out and win like we won and score points like we were scoring points, it feels good."

    Kyle Akins started things off by defeating Cortez Starkes, 9-0, in a major decision at 125 lbs. The Bulls earned their second major decision in the first three matches when Brandon Lapi topped Ryan Hall, 10-3, at 141 lbs. Finally, Joe Ariola cruised past Hunter Gamble, 11-2, at 184 lbs. for the Bulls third major decision.

    Tyler Rill earned his second pin of the season when he pinned Austin Trott in the third period to improved to 5-2 on the year.

    After being deadlocked 1-1 following regulation, Bryan Lantry defeated Tyler Ziegler, 3-1, in a sudden victory at 133 lbs. Lantry earned the decisive 2-point takedown in the closing seconds of overtime. Equally as exciting was Tim Schaefer's buzzer-beating win over Kyle Ash at 157 lbs. The redshirt-sophomore earned a two-point takedown moments before the final buzzer to earn a 3-1 victory.

    Also earning decisions for the Bulls were Muhamed McBryde and James Benjamin. McBride won, 3-2, over Brett Stein at 174 lbs. and Benjamin defeated Gary Jones, 5-4, at 197 lbs.

    The Bulls are back in action on Sunday when they travel to Kent State to face the Golden Flashes at 2:00 pm.

    Results:
    125: Kyle Akins won by major decision over Cortez Starkes, 9-0
    133: Bryan Lantry won by sudden victory over Tyler Ziegler, 3-1
    141: Brandon Lapi won by major decision over Ryan Hall, 10-3
    149: Ryan Mosley won by sudden victory over Colt Cotten, 4-2
    157: Tim Schaefer won by decision over Kyle Ash, 3-1
    165: Tyler Rill won by pin over Austin Trott, 6:37
    174: Muhamed McBryde won by decision over Brett Stein, 3-2
    184: Joe Ariola won by major decision over Hunter Gamble, 11-2
    197: James Benjamin won by decision over Gary Jones, 5-4
    285: Boyce Cornwell won by decision over Jake Gunning, 12-6

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