Cory Day to make his first appearance at the NCAA championships after an impressive 22-23 campaign. pic.twitter.com/kx1v9DSqxX
— Binghamton Wrestling (@BearcatsWrestle) March 15, 2023
Bearcats end season at BOK Center in Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. - Binghamton wrestling wrapped up the 2022-23 season Friday afternoon, as Brevin Cassella, Jacob Nolan and Cory Day all competed at the BOK Center. Nolan earned both of Binghamton's two wins in the consolation bracket to highlight the Bearcats' tournament.
Nolan defeated No. 32 Jha'Quan Anderson of Gardner Webb by major decision (12-1) in the first round of consolations on Thursday. Nolan won his second round consolation match against Virginia's Neil Antrassian by decison, 7-5. Nolan scored first against Antrassion with an early takedown and two-near fall points to take a 4-0 lead. After an Antrassian escape, Nolan extended the lead to 6-1 with another takedown. Antrassian rallied back to cut the deficit to 6-5 at the end of the second period. Nolan escaped to begin the third, and held on to prevail.
The Bearcats finished the season with three NCAA qualifiers and two wins in Tulsa. Nolan finished his season 22-9, Cassella finished his season 20-8, and Day finished his season 18-12.
NCAA Championships Results
165 (R32) - No. 7 Michael Caliendo III (NDSU) DEC No. 26 Brevin Cassella (BU), 6-1.
165 (Cons R1) - No. 23 Connor Bradu (VT) DEC No. 26 Brevin Cassella (BU), 5-0.
184 (R32) - No. 14 Will Feldkamp (CLAR) DEC No. 19 Jacob Nolan (BU), 4-3.
184 (Cons R1) - No. 19 Jacob Nolan (BU) MAJ DEC Jha'Quan Anderson (GWEB), 12-1.
184 (Cons R2) - No. 19 Jacob Nolan (BU) DEC No. 20 Neil Antrassian (UVA), 7-5.
184 (Cons R3) - No. 11 Gavin Kane (UNC) DEC Jacob Nolan (BU), 3-0.
285 (R32) - No. 7 Owen Trephan (NCST) MAJ DEC No. 26 Cory Day (BU), 9-0.
285 (Cons R1) - No. 23 Jacon Bullock (IND) DEC No. 26 Cory Day (BU), 11-5.