The American University wrestling team went 1-1 in West Point, N.Y. on Sunday afternoon, opening the day defeating Boston University, 22-14, before dropping a 34-8 match to Army.

David Terao was the only wrestler to go 2-0 on the day, earning a 16-2 major decision over Boston's Bubba McGinley before registering a 16-1 technical fall over the Black Knight's Hunter Wood in 6:20.

"The results today did not show our effort," said Head Coach Teague Moore. "In the Boston match we out-wrestled our opponents and earned many late period points. The Army match was lost on a number of close calls. David pushed himself to a different level today. He forced himself into new scoring positions that allowed for big scoring and match control. He needed a weekend like this."

Terao jumpstarted the Eagles in its win over Boston as American won six of 10 bouts in the match. Esteban Gomez-Rivera posted a 15-13 decision in sudden victory overtime for the 7-0 advantage. Kevin Tao nearly registered a major decision in his match, but finished with a 10-4 decision over Nick Tourville. Phillip Barreiro, Keithen Cast and Thomas Barreiro earned three straight victories for the Eagles with the Terriers winning the final two bouts for a 22-14 final score.

Terao also opened the second match against Army with a victory but American dropped the next seven matches, with Tao being edged, 3-2, in extra time. Blake Herrin posted the only other victory of the match for the Eagles, picking up a 18-6 major decision over the Black Knight's Christian Botero.

"Now we prepare to say goodbye to our seniors next Sunday at home," continued Moore. "We're excited for this last home dual."

American closes out its dual meet schedule on Saturday, February 16 at 7 p.m. when it hosts Bucknell for Senior Day.

American 22, Boston 14
125: David Terao (American) major dec. Bubba McGinley (Boston), 16-2; American, 4-0
133: Esteban Gomez-Rivera (American) dec. B.J. Suitor (Boston), 15-13 (SV); American, 7-0
141: Tyler Scotton (Boston) dec. John Boyle (American), 3-2; American, 7-3
149: Kevin Tao (American) dec. Nick Tourville (Boston), 10-4; American, 10-3
157: Nestor Taffur (Boston) dec. Mark Cirello (American), 4-1; American, 10-6
165: Phillip Barreiro (American) dec. Mitchell Wightman (Boston), 10-5; American, 13-6
174: Keithen Cast (American) dec. Kyle Czarnecki (Boston), 6-4; American, 16-6
184: Thomas Barreiro (American) forfeit Boston; American, 22-6
197: Alex Najjar (Boston) tech. fall Devon Bradley (American), 17-2; American, 22-11
HWT: Kevin Innis (Boston) dec. Blake Herrin (American), 7-4; American, 22-14

Army 34, American 8
125: David Terao (American) tech. fall Hunter Wood (Army), 16-1 (6:20); American, 5-0
133: Jordan Thome (Army) fall Esteban Gomez-Rivera (American), 4:27; Army, 6-5
141: Connor Hanafee (Army) dec. John Boyle (American), 3-2; Army, 9-5
149: John Belanger (Army) dec. Kevin Tao (American), 3-2 (TB); Army, 12-5
157: Brian Harvey (Army) dec. Mark Cirello (American), 4-0; Army, 15-5
165: Paul Hancock (Army) major dec. Phillip Barreiro (American), 15-5; Army, 19-5
174: Cole Gracey (Army) major dec. Keithen Cast (American), 9-1; Army, 23-5
184: Ryan Tompkins (Army) fall Thomas Barreiro (American), 1:14; Army, 29-5
197: Bryce Barnes (Army) tech. fall Devon Bradley (American), 18-2; Army, 34-5
HWT: Blake Herrin (American) major dec. Christian Botero (Army), 18-6; Army, 34-8
Note: One team point was deducted from American's team score due to unsportsmanlike conduct.