BUFFALO, NY – The University at Buffalo wrestling team dropped its season opener to CSU Bakersfield, 22-14, at Alumni Arena on Thursday night.
The Roadrunners set the tone early with an 11-4 major decision victory by Sergio Mendez over Kyle Akins at 125 to take a 4-0 lead. Bryan Lantry got three of the points back with an 8-4 decision over Sean Nickell at 133.
Another major decision at 141 gave CSUB an 8-3 lead. Jason Estevez responded with a 7-6 decision over Kalani Tonge to cut the Roadrunner advantage to 8-6.