Feb. 9, 2008

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - Binghamton took the first nine bouts en route to a 41-4 win over Franklin & Marshall Saturday night. The Bearcats (11-11) utilized three pins and a pair of major decisions in the win over the Diplomats (5-8).

One of the majors came when Josh Patterson upset No. 18 Justin Herbert with a 10-2 win at 174-pounds. Patterson (12-2) snapped Herbert's (22-2) winning streak at 19 bouts. No. 19 Kyle Fried was responsible for the Bearcats other major, a 9-1 decision at 149, coming at the expense of Al Gianforti.

Binghamton picked up pins at 125, 141, and 157. Nico Somers (10-11) staved off the shutout with a 10-1 decision at heavyweight, knocking off Dan Bittner.

The loss was F&M's second in as many seasons at the hands of Binghamton. The Diplomats still maintain a 3-2 edge in the series. F&M returns to action on Friday against Gettysburg.

Binghamton 41, Franklin & Marshall 4

125 - Tyler Malmberg (BU) pinned Jake Bucha (FM), 4:31

133 - Mike Kleeman (BU) dec. Chris Bair (FM), 7-2

 141 - Ryan McGarity (BU) pinned Aaron Aida (FM), 1:30

149 - No. 19 Kyle Fried (BU) maj. dec. Al Gianforti (FM), 9-1

157 - Nate Patterson (BU) pinned Anthony Bongarzone (FM), 6:58

165 - Brett Nelson (BU) dec. Andrew Smith (FM), 7-1

174 - Josh Patterson (BU) maj. dec No. 18 Justin Herbert (FM), 10-2

184 - Anthony Esposito (BU) dec. Dan Canfield (FM), 9-3

197 - Corey Waite (B) wins by forfeit 

HWT - Nico Somers (FM) maj. dec Dan Bittner (BU), 10-1