Kyle Akins’ season debut and bonus point wins from Colt Cotten, Alex Smythe and James Benjamin propelled the Buffalo Bulls wrestling team to their first win over Kent State since the 2004-2005 season, 23-12.
After missing the first portion of the season due to injury Akins looked in midseason form against Kent State’s Cory Simpson. Akins dominated from whistle to whistle and wasn’t challenged at all.
Not to be outdone Bryan Lantry earned a convincing 6-3 decision over #20 Anthony Tutolo - his 2nd victory over a top 20 opponent this season. Ryan Peters filling in for the injured Jason Estevez at 141 pounds gave Chance Driscoll all he could handle but couldn’t complete a takedown in the closing seconds and fell 4-3.