BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - In their first dual competition of the season, wrestling fell to conference foe Binghamton University today by a score of 31-11.  One of the biggest bright spots for Mason was the performance of freshman Vincent Rodriguez, who won his bout in the 125 pound weight class.

"He was down a lot in the match," said Head Coach Joe Russell.  "It was great to see him keep competing and come back and earn the win."

Redshirt senior co-captain Frankie McLaughlin IV and senior Mendbagana Tovuujav both won their matches in the 174 and 197 pounds weight class respectively. 

"I think we did a lot of things to improve today," said Russell.  "Thankfully we get to see these guys again in March and I think we will be a different team by then."

Mason will be back in competition tomorrow in the Binghamton Open tomorrow at 9am.  16 Mason wrestlers will compete in the event.

FINAL RESULTS

Binghamton 31, George Mason 11

125 Vince Rodriguez (GMU) dec. Derek Steeley (BU), 13-11
133 Patrick Hunter (BU) dec. Rich Lavorato (GMU), 10-4
141 Joe Bonaldi (BU) dec. Denny Herndon (GMU), 7-4
149 #8 Donnie Vinson (BU) WBF Mike Bakuckas (GMU), 2:34
157 #11 Justin Lister (BU) dec. Jaaziah Bethea (GMU), 6-1
165 Matt Kaylor (BU) major dec. Ty Knepp (GMU), 12-3
174 Frankie McLaughlin (GMU) major dec. Caleb Wallace (BU), 17-7
184 Nate Schiedel (BU) WBF Ryan Hembury (GMU), 3:33
197 Bagna Tovuujav (GMU) major dec. John Paris (BU), 14-3
Hwt Nick Gwiazdowski (BU) WBF Adam Barnette (GMU), 4:38