In a highlighted match of the wrestling season, the Binghamton Bearcats (7-3, 4-1 EIWA) are set to face the Cornell Big Red (7-6, 4-1 Ivy) on Saturday at 1 p.m. This dual will take place at the Friedman Wrestling Center in Ithaca, NY.
Recent Performance and Rankings
Binghamton recently delivered an impressive victory, winning nine out of ten bouts against Sacred Heart, with a score of 29-3. Notable performances came from Carter Baer and Mikey Squires, who both earned major decisions.
In the first RPI rankings of the season, Baer holds a No. 16 position in the 174 lbs weight class. The RPI takes into account three components: individual winning percentage, the winning percentage of opponents faced, and the performance of those opponents’ opponents. Only Division I matches count toward this ranking.
Baer has also maintained his spot at No. 19 in the coaches’ rankings, which reflect recent match results and voting from coaches. Rankings and criteria for NCAA bids include head-to-head results and win percentages, making these numbers essential for wrestlers aiming for championship spots.
Five wrestlers from Binghamton are showing strong standings in the EIWA rankings. Baer is positioned at No. 3, Fin Nadeau follows at No. 4, while Squires, Will Ebert, and Carson Wagner stand at No. 5 in their respective weight classes.
Binghamton’s Projected Lineup
- 125: Carson Wagner (17-7, 8-2)
- 133: Dillon Arrick (16-9, 5-5) or Gavin Sheridan (4-5, 0-0)
- 141: Ryan Hartung (16-12, 4-5) or Jack Kazalas (0-8, 0-1)
- 149: Caleb Sweet (15-10, 4-5) or Luke Geleta (8-6, 0-1)
- 157: Fin Nadeau (15-6, 8-2)
- 165: Jordan Brown (10-10, 2-2) or Marco Albanese (13-13, 2-5)
- 174: No. 19/20 Carter Baer (16-2, 10-0)
- 184: Will Ebert (6-4, 4-2) or Quinn Funk (12-7, 0-0)
- 197: Mikey Squires (13-2, 9-1)
- 285: Trent Sibble (15-10, 4-3) or Charlie Tibbitts (7-4, 0-0)
Cornell’s Recent Performance
Cornell enters this dual fresh off two Ivy League victories against Princeton and Penn, showcasing their strength in the league. Despite some high-profile losses against top-ranked teams, they hold a competitive edge in the rankings. Meyer Shapiro, a two-time All-American, and Simon Ruiz, who won an Ivy League championship, are standout wrestlers for Cornell, both having had impressive seasons.
Looking Ahead
As both teams prepare for this duel, all eyes will be on the match. Historical context shows that Cornell has historically dominated the rivalry, leading 12-0 overall. Given recent performances and individual rankings, Binghamton aims not just to make a statement but to shift the momentum of this long-standing matchup.
With analytics and a keen focus on match day strategies, this face-off promises excitement for wrestling fans.
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