The University at Buffalo wrestling team recorded its biggest upset in program history by defeating 12th nationally-ranked Nebraska, 18-17 at the NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals on Saturday afternoon at the University of Northern Iowa Dome.
After upsetting Nebraska in the first round of consolations, the Bulls (7-3-1, 0-0 MAC) fell to the seventh nationally-ranked Maryland, 31-7. In the opening round of the National Duals, Buffalo fell to ninth nationally-ranked Boise State, 31-7. This marked the first time the Bulls have ever faced Boise State, Maryland and Nebraska.
In the first round of the consolations, the Bulls pulled off the program’s biggest upset by defeating 12th nationally-ranked Nebraska, 18-17. The Bulls jumped out to an early 6-0 lead as senior Dan Bishop and sophomore Kevin Smith captured decisions at 125 and 133, respectively.
The Rochester RazorSharks defeated the Buffalo Stampede 133-104 at the Koessler Center in Buffalo Saturday night in the Stampede Home opener. Leading by only two at halftime, Rochester outscored Buffalo 71-44 in the second half to win the game going away.
