BUFFALO, NY – The University at Buffalo wrestling team took down Kent State, 23-12, on Sunday afternoon at Alumni Arena. It was the Bulls first win over Kent State since 2005.
The Bulls got off to a great start thanks to the return of Kyle Akins at 125. In the redshirt-sophomore's first match since returning from an injury, Akins earned a 13-5 major decision over Cory Simpson to set the tone for the afternoon.
Bryan Lantry kept things rolling at 133, when he earned a 6-3 decision over Anthony Tutolo. It was an upset win for the Bulls as Tutolo was ranked 19th in the nation entering the match.