BUFFALO, NY - The University at Buffalo, The State University of New York wrestling team will host their first dual meet of the 2015-16 campaign on Friday when Gardner-Webb comes to Alumni Arena. The Bulls are 4-2 overall and 0-1 in the Mid-American Conference. UB is coming off a 30-3 loss at Eastern Michigan on Sunday in the Mid-American Conference opener. Heavyweight Jake Gunning was the Bulls lone winner, defeating Gage Hutchison in a 4-3 decision. Gardner-Webb is 2-2 overall and 1-0 in the Southern Conference.
SETTING THE SCENE
- Friday will be the home opener for the Bulls
- The Bulls are 3-1 all-time against Gardner-Webb
- In their last meeting, Gardner-Webb defeated the Bulls, 32-7, last season
- The Bulls are coming off a 30-3 loss at Eastern Michigan in the MAC opener
- A win over Gardner-Webb would improve the Bulls to 5-2 - matching their best start since the 2010-11 season
- The Bulls are 4-12 against Kent State since joining the Mid-American Conference.