BINGHAMTON — The Lehigh Bearcats showcased their determination and skill en route to a convincing 23-16 victory over Binghamton at The Events Center on January 11, 2025. The event drew a crowd of 309 fans. The Mountain Hawks seized control in this important conference battle.

Early Mountain Hawks Momentum

The action began at 125 pounds where Sheldon Seymour (Lehigh) prevailed by decision (7-5) to give the visitors an early lead at Binghamton 0, Lehigh 3. The 133-pound bout saw Micah Roes (Binghamton) secured a pin in 2:29, giving the home team the lead at Binghamton 6, Lehigh 3. The 141-pound bout saw Carter Bailey (Lehigh) secured a technical fall in 3:14 (15-0), giving the visitors the lead at Binghamton 6, Lehigh 8.

Match Turning Point

The momentum firmly shifted to Bearcats beginning at 157 pounds, as the home team put together a crucial streak of 3 consecutive victories. At 157 pounds, Fin Nadeau secured a decision victory, followed by Carter Baer with a major decision at 165 pounds, and at 174 pounds, Brevin Cassella capped the run with a decision, pushing the score to Binghamton 16, Lehigh 11.

Sealing the Victory

at 184 pounds, Caden Rogers (Lehigh) earned a decision (2-1), followed by Michael Beard at 197 pounds who won by technical fall in 5:50 (21-4), The team victory was mathematically secured at 285 pounds when Owen Trephan secured a major decision (9-1), making the final score Binghamton 16, Lehigh 23.

Takedown Statistics

In the takedown battle, Lehigh led with a 9 takedown advantage. Overall, Binghamton finished with 6 takedowns to Lehigh's 15. Michael Beard (Lehigh) led all wrestlers with 7 takedowns, followed by Malyke Hines (Lehigh) with 3 takedowns and Carter Bailey (Lehigh) with 2 takedowns.

Bout-by-Bout Analysis