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Budd Falls in Wrestle-back Action

Mark Budd

Having never faced Preston in his collegiate career, both competitors went into collar ties for a majority of the opening period. It was not until the closing seconds of the first when Budd attempted a shot at the legs for the two-point takedown as time expired.

Preston would be the first to get on the scoreboard, earning a penalty point as the official called Budd for illegally interlocking hands. Still at the neutral level, Preston shot behind Budd and was able to hang on to the waist, scoring the takedown and building the lead to 3-0.

With a moderate lead, Preston put on extra riding time as Budd elected the down position to start the third period. After a few tilt attempts, Preston caught Budd with a turn that enabled him to pick up the pinfall with 50 seconds remaining, thus ending the match and Budd’s hopes of advancing in the wrestle-backs and a chance to attain All-American status.

Budd completes his senior campaign with a 36-6 overall record, the sixth-best win total in Buffalo lore. He ends his stellar UB wrestling career with a 104-37 overall record. His win total is third-best in school history, while his .738 career winning percentage is 11th best.