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Bulls Win Thriller over Northern Illinois, 20-16

BUFFALO, NY – The University at Buffalo wrestling team won its second straight dual by defeating Northern Illinois, 20-16, in Mid-American Conference action on Sunday afternoon at Alumni Arena. It was the Bulls 10th win of the season, their most in a year since the 2003-04 campaign.

Beginning at 197 lbs., James Benjamin set the tone for the afternoon when he stunned Shawn Scott - pinning the nation's 16th-ranked wrestler at the 2:12 mark. It was Benjamin's fourth pin of the season and 14th win of the year.