Central Michigan @ Buffalo

Central Michigan knocked off Buffalo 26-6 in Buffalo, NY on February 9, 2025, using a pair of bonus-point wins to create separation in the dual. The 20-point margin reflected more than just decisions; two major decisions swung the team race firmly in Central Michigan’s favor.

At 133 pounds Sean Spidle turned in a 9-0 major decision over Troy Guerra, picking up four team points with a one-sided score that left little room for a Buffalo comeback in that match. Later in the lineup Johnny Lovett added another big result, downing Kaleb Burgess 14-2 by major decision for another four-team-point boost. Those two bonus-point victories were the clearest difference in the team score.

Buffalo collected six team points in the dual but could not match the extra scoring from Central Michigan’s majors. With no other bonus wins for the hosts to counter the two majors, the visitors were able to build and preserve a comfortable lead through the rest of the lineup.

Central Michigan’s ability to convert two individual matches into bonus-point outcomes turned what would have been a closer dual into a decisive road victory. The 26-6 final emphasizes how valuable major decisions can be in a dual meet context.