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No. 20 Lehigh Tops Binghamton 26-12 Behind Bonus Wins From Hines, Brignola
1/15/2023 3:09:00 PM | Men's Wrestling
VESTAL, N.Y. – No. 20 Lehigh capped its weekend trip to New York with a 26-12 victory over Binghamton Sunday at the Events Center. The host Bearcats won two of the first three bouts before a technical fall by Malyke Hines and a third-period pin by Max Brignola propelled the Mountain Hawks into the lead for good.
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In all, Lehigh won five of the nine contested bouts plus the Mountain Hawks earned a forfeit in the finale at 197. The Mountain Hawks are now 5-6 on the dual season, while Binghamton falls to 2-9.
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The dual began at 285 where 21st-ranked Cory Day defeated first-year Nathan Taylor 3-1 on the strength of a second period reversal and riding time.
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First-year Carter Bailey put the Mountain Hawks on the board with a 4-1 decision over Micah Roes at 125. After a scoreless first period, Bailey earned an escape and takedown early in the second and added riding time advantage.
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Senior Jaret Lane bumped up to 133 where he wrestled Ivan Garcia, but fell 3-1, giving up a third period penalty point followed by a reversal.
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The back-to-back bonus wins from Hines and Brignola turned a 6-3 deficit into a 14-8 advantage for the Mountain Hawks.
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Hines was well on his way to a major decision victory over Christian Gannone at 141 but continued looking to score. He locked up a cradle for a takedown and four point near fall in the final seconds to secure a 17-2 technical fall in 7:00.
After needing injury time in the second period due to a cramp, Brignola trailed Michael Zarif 3-1 after two periods. Brignola picked up his first takedown of the bout late in the third and then after initially looking like he was going to release Zarif, stuck in a half nelson, securing the fall at the 6:34 mark.
Binghamton chipped away at Lehigh's lead as Conner Decker edged sophomore Tyler Sung 3-1 in sudden victory at 157 and Brevin Cassella defeating Luca Frinzi 7-2 at 165.
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Making his season dual debut at 174, junior AJ Burkhart helped steer the Mountain Hawks back on track with a 6-4, sudden victory win over Will Ebert. Burkhart opened the first period with a takedown but was reversed late. Tied 2-2 entering the third period, Burkhart was reversed only to respond with a reversal of his own to tie the match at 4-4 sending it to sudden victory. Burkhart scored off a double leg shot 39 seconds into sudden victory to earn the victory, putting Lehigh up 17-12 with two bouts remaining.
In the only bout of the dual matching two ranked wrestlers, graduate student Tate Samuelson won 4-1 over Jacob Nolan on the strength of a first period takedown.
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With the dual clinched in Lehigh's favor, Binghamton elected to forfeit 197.
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Lehigh improves to 7-0 all-time versus Binghamton.
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The Mountain Hawks have two more road duals next weekend, beginning Friday when Lehigh battles Penn at the Palestra in Philadelphia. Match time is set for 6 p.m. with streaming video on ESPN+ and audio coverage on Fox Sports Radio 94.7 FM and 1230 AM and LVFoxSports.com.
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The 2022-23 Lehigh wrestling season is presented by the Historic Hotel Bethlehem.
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No. 20 Lehigh 26, Binghamton 12
285 – Cory Day (BU) dec. Nathan Taylor (Lehigh) 3-1
125 – Carter Bailey (Lehigh) dec. Micah Roes (BU) 4-1
133 – Ivan Garcia (BU) dec. Jaret Lane (Lehigh) 3-1
141 – Malyke Hines (Lehigh) tech fall Christian Gannone (BU) 17-2, 7:00
149 – Max Brignola (Lehigh) fall Michael Zarif (BU) 6:34
157 – Conner Decker (BU) dec. Tyler Sung (Lehigh) 3-1 sv
165 – Brevin Cassella (BU) dec. Luca Frinzi (Lehigh) 7-2
174 – AJ Burkhart (Lehigh) dec. Will Ebert (BU) 6-4 sv
184 – Tate Samuelson (Lehigh) dec. Jacob Nolan (BU) 4-1
197 – Michael Beard (Lehigh) won by forfeit
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In all, Lehigh won five of the nine contested bouts plus the Mountain Hawks earned a forfeit in the finale at 197. The Mountain Hawks are now 5-6 on the dual season, while Binghamton falls to 2-9.
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The dual began at 285 where 21st-ranked Cory Day defeated first-year Nathan Taylor 3-1 on the strength of a second period reversal and riding time.
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First-year Carter Bailey put the Mountain Hawks on the board with a 4-1 decision over Micah Roes at 125. After a scoreless first period, Bailey earned an escape and takedown early in the second and added riding time advantage.
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Senior Jaret Lane bumped up to 133 where he wrestled Ivan Garcia, but fell 3-1, giving up a third period penalty point followed by a reversal.
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The back-to-back bonus wins from Hines and Brignola turned a 6-3 deficit into a 14-8 advantage for the Mountain Hawks.
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Hines was well on his way to a major decision victory over Christian Gannone at 141 but continued looking to score. He locked up a cradle for a takedown and four point near fall in the final seconds to secure a 17-2 technical fall in 7:00.
ÂLate magic from Malyke!
— Lehigh Wrestling (@LehighWrestling) January 15, 2023
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After needing injury time in the second period due to a cramp, Brignola trailed Michael Zarif 3-1 after two periods. Brignola picked up his first takedown of the bout late in the third and then after initially looking like he was going to release Zarif, stuck in a half nelson, securing the fall at the 6:34 mark.
ÂBrignola rallies with the đź“Ś to win!
— Lehigh Wrestling (@LehighWrestling) January 15, 2023
Watch: https://t.co/rmikB8xETs pic.twitter.com/MoOPphDo6P
Binghamton chipped away at Lehigh's lead as Conner Decker edged sophomore Tyler Sung 3-1 in sudden victory at 157 and Brevin Cassella defeating Luca Frinzi 7-2 at 165.
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Making his season dual debut at 174, junior AJ Burkhart helped steer the Mountain Hawks back on track with a 6-4, sudden victory win over Will Ebert. Burkhart opened the first period with a takedown but was reversed late. Tied 2-2 entering the third period, Burkhart was reversed only to respond with a reversal of his own to tie the match at 4-4 sending it to sudden victory. Burkhart scored off a double leg shot 39 seconds into sudden victory to earn the victory, putting Lehigh up 17-12 with two bouts remaining.
ÂAJ with the ✌️ in sudden victory!
— Lehigh Wrestling (@LehighWrestling) January 15, 2023
Watch: https://t.co/rmikB8xETs pic.twitter.com/Y3rPavanYI
In the only bout of the dual matching two ranked wrestlers, graduate student Tate Samuelson won 4-1 over Jacob Nolan on the strength of a first period takedown.
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With the dual clinched in Lehigh's favor, Binghamton elected to forfeit 197.
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Lehigh improves to 7-0 all-time versus Binghamton.
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The Mountain Hawks have two more road duals next weekend, beginning Friday when Lehigh battles Penn at the Palestra in Philadelphia. Match time is set for 6 p.m. with streaming video on ESPN+ and audio coverage on Fox Sports Radio 94.7 FM and 1230 AM and LVFoxSports.com.
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The 2022-23 Lehigh wrestling season is presented by the Historic Hotel Bethlehem.
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No. 20 Lehigh 26, Binghamton 12
285 – Cory Day (BU) dec. Nathan Taylor (Lehigh) 3-1
125 – Carter Bailey (Lehigh) dec. Micah Roes (BU) 4-1
133 – Ivan Garcia (BU) dec. Jaret Lane (Lehigh) 3-1
141 – Malyke Hines (Lehigh) tech fall Christian Gannone (BU) 17-2, 7:00
149 – Max Brignola (Lehigh) fall Michael Zarif (BU) 6:34
157 – Conner Decker (BU) dec. Tyler Sung (Lehigh) 3-1 sv
165 – Brevin Cassella (BU) dec. Luca Frinzi (Lehigh) 7-2
174 – AJ Burkhart (Lehigh) dec. Will Ebert (BU) 6-4 sv
184 – Tate Samuelson (Lehigh) dec. Jacob Nolan (BU) 4-1
197 – Michael Beard (Lehigh) won by forfeit
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