Bucknell University
Binghamton
Bucknell Grapplers Defeat Binghamton in Dramatic Fashion, 25-23
2/10/2002 7:00:00 AM | Wrestling
Feb. 10, 2002
LEWISBURG, Pa. - Brandn Green's 15-5 major decision over Joe Gartiser in the final bout of the day gave Bucknell a narrow 25-23 victory over visiting Binghamton Sunday afternoon in Davis Gym.
In its final home contest of the season, Bucknell (2-7) never led until Green's convincing win at 141 pounds. The Bison junior rode three takedowns and three back points to a 9-2 first-period lead, then added a takedown and reversal over the final two periods bring Bucknell from behind.
Binghamton (4-10) sprinted to a 14-0 lead by winning the first four matches of the day, including major decisions from Joe Privitere in the opening 149-pound bout and Ron Foster at 165. At 157, Bucknell's Rocky Miller prevented a major with a last-second escape, as Beau Bruno settled for three points in a 14-7 decision.
Brian Neuman got the Bison on the board with a 4-3 win over Jeff McAveney at 184, and Binghamton forfeited at 197 to make it 14-9. Brian Falciglia, normally a 197-pounder, moved up to heavyweight but lost 5-3 to the much larger Craig Tefft.
A double forfeit at 125 and a Bearcat forfeit at 133 made it 23-21 heading into the final match. Green needed only 45 seconds to score his first takedown and assume control of the match.
Bucknell returns to action next Saturday, Feb. 16, at Millersville at 11 a.m.
125 - Double Forfeit.
133 - Josh Perrin (BUCK) won by forfeit.
141 - Brandn Green (BUCK) maj. dec. Joe Gartiser, 15-5.
*149 - Joe Privitere (BING) maj. dec. Justin Hartrum, 13-4.
157 - Beau Bruno (BING) dec. Rocky Miller, 14-7.
165 - Ron Foster (BING) maj. dec. Mike Saunders, 11-3.
174 - Ryan Jantzen (BING) dec. Brock Hostetter, 6-4.
184 - Brian Neuman (BUCK) dec. Jeff McAveney, 4-3.
197 - Andrew Herbert (BUCK) won by forfeit.
HWT - Craig Tefft (BING) dec. Brian Falciglia, 5-3.
*Start of match
