Kent State University
Buffalo
11/13/2026 10:33:00 PM | Wrestling
Kent, Ohio- The Kent State Wrestling team flexed their muscles in the home-opener to start Mid-American Conference Dual action with a 31-6 win over the Buffalo Bulls on Friday night in the MAC Center.
The Bulls took the first two matches, but the blue and gold ran away with the last eight to come out on top. It was also Kent State's largest margin of victory over a conference opponent in three seasons and their largest against the Bulls in 11 years.
Redshirt-junior Nate Roth(149) had the lone pin of the day with a double-spin and a takedown over Aaron Lanster(Buffalo) that led to a pin with just over a minute remaining in the match to give the team six points. Chris Earnest(165) also made his season-debut in impressive fashion with a 15-0 Technical Fall victory over Rex Bryson(Buffalo) on a ride time point.
Reese Stephen(157) also had an impressive win over one of Buffalo's top wrestlers in Sam Ewing in a 15-2 Major Decision. Ethan Barr(174) and JR Reed(184) also produced Major Decisions of their own with wins of 11-0 and 14-6 respectively.
Tyler Adams made his Kent State dual-debut and came out on top with a reversal-filled 8-4 win over Mason Rohr(Buffalo). Trent Thomas(197) and Brentan Simmerman(285) also produced decision victories in the home-opener in front of nearly 1,000 fans.
Kent State vs. Buffalo Results (31-6)
125: Cullen Edwards (BUFF) over Adan Benavidez (KENT) (Dec 5-1)
133: Gianni Silvestri (BUFF) over Nick Molchak (KENT) (Dec 8-1)
141: Tyler Adams (KENT) over Mason Rohr (BUFF) (Dec 8-4)
149: Nate Roth (KENT) over Aaron Lanster (BUFF) (Fall 5:44)
157: Reese Stephen (KENT) over Sam Ewing (BUFF) (MD 15-2)
165: Chris Earnest (KENT) over Rex Bryson (BUFF) (TF 15-0 7:00)
174: Ethan Barr (KENT) over Cole Dunham (BUFF) (MD 11-0)
184: JR Reed (KENT) over Cooper Roscosky (BUFF) (MD 14-6)
197: Trent Thomas (KENT) over Connor Jacobs (BUFF) (Dec 7-3)
285: Brentan Simmerman (KENT) over Magnus Bibla (BUFF) (Dec 10-4)
Up Next
The Flashes will enjoy an extended break through the thanksgiving holiday before traveling to Central Pennsylvania to take on Lock Haven for a non-conference dual. The first match will begin at 6 P.M. on December 3rd.
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