BUFFALO — The visiting Ohio wrestling team came away with a 20-13 victory over Buffalo at Alumni Gym on February 23, 2025. The Bobcats silenced the home crowd with their performance in this conference showdown.

Early Bulls Momentum

The action began at 125 pounds where Max Elton (Buffalo) earned a decision (5-2) to give the home team an early lead at Buffalo 3, Ohio 0. The 133-pound bout saw TJ England (Ohio) secured a decision victory (11-5), tying the score at Buffalo 3, Ohio 3. At 141 pounds, Kaden Jett (Ohio) secured a decision victory (6-1), giving the visitors the lead at Buffalo 3, Ohio 6.

Match Turning Point

A pivotal moment came at 149 pounds when Sam Ewing (Buffalo) won by major decision, giving the home team a lead they would not relinquish at Buffalo 7, Ohio 6. Kaleb Burgess kept the momentum going for the home team at 157 pounds with a major decision, making the score Buffalo 11, Ohio 6. At 165 pounds, Jack Lledo (Ohio) responded with a decision, bringing the score to Buffalo 11, Ohio 9.

Sealing the Victory

at 184 pounds, Marcus Petite (Buffalo) won by decision (7-4), followed by Austin Starr at 197 pounds who earned a major decision (8-0), The team victory was mathematically secured at 285 pounds when Jordan Greer secured a major decision (11-0), making the final score Buffalo 14, Ohio 20.

Takedown Statistics

In the takedown battle, Ohio led with a 5 takedown advantage. Overall, Buffalo finished with 7 takedowns to Ohio's 12. Kaleb Burgess (Buffalo) led all wrestlers with 3 takedowns, followed by Jordan Greer (Ohio) with 3 takedowns and Jack Lledo (Ohio) with 2 takedowns.

Bout-by-Bout Analysis