BUFFALO, NY – The University at Buffalo wrestling team rallied all the way back from a 16-0 deficit to tie Northern Illinois, 16-16, with one match remaining, but ultimately lost to the Huskies, 19-16, at Alumni Arena on Sunday afternoon.
After spotting the Huskies a 16-0 lead, Joe Ariola started the comeback with an 11-3 major decision over Max Ihry at 197 lbs. Ariola improved to 5-1 in MAC duals on the season.
Jake Gunning followed with a 4-2 decision over Caleb Gossett. With the match tied at two, Gunning earned a takedown with just eight seconds remaining in the final period to get the victory.