Binghamton @ Princeton

Binghamton Men’s Wrestling knocked off Princeton 26-12 in Princeton, N.J., on Feb. 10, 2024. The final score reflected a dual decided more by bonus-point finishes than by one or two single decisions, with Binghamton collecting the extra team points that mattered most.

Princeton’s highlight came at 149 pounds, where Eligh Rivera scored a fall over Michael Zarif to earn six team points and keep the Tigers in the mix. That pin provided a momentum boost for Princeton, but it ultimately wasn’t enough to overcome Binghamton’s bonus production elsewhere on the lineup.

The key stretch for Binghamton featured two bonus wins that swung the dual. Lou DePrez went 12-2 at 197 for a major decision, worth four team points, and heavyweight Cory Day added another major decision at 285 with an 11-2 victory, also four team points. Those bonus-point victories gave Binghamton the margin they needed and proved decisive in separating the teams on the scoreboard.

In the end, Princeton’s pin was a big moment, but Binghamton’s ability to turn strong individual performances into bonus points carried the day. The 26-12 final reflects how bonus results at the upper weights made the difference in this Ivy-versus-EIWA meeting.