HOBOKEN, N.J. – The Ithaca College men's wrestling team suffered its first dual-match loss of the season Friday evening, falling 21-17 to Stevens Institute of Technology.

The Bombers jumped out to an early 7-0 lead with a 14-4 major decision from Charlie Boelman at 125 pounds, followed by a 4-2 decision from Jay McDonnell at 133.

Boelman earned his victory over James McGinty by scoring nine points in the opening period with two takedowns and a near fall. He added two escapes and another takedown over the final two periods, along with a point for riding time.

McDonnell secured his win over Gabriel Hargrove with a takedown in the second period and an escape in the third.

Chris Reddy also picked up a victory for the Bombers at 165 pounds, earning a 9-4 decision over his opponent. Reddy recorded two takedowns, two escapes and benefited from a stalling point to secure three team points.

SUNYAC Rookie of the Week Rocco Lore continued his strong start to his collegiate career with a 13-4 major decision over Jake Zemsky at 197 pounds. Lore never trailed in the bout and held a 6-3 advantage heading into the final period before adding two more takedowns and a point for riding time.

Charlie Turner rounded out the Bombers' victories with a 14-1 major decision in the heavyweight bout. Turner built a seven-point advantage in the opening period with a takedown and near fall before adding two more takedowns and a point for riding time in the third.

George McAteer battled Ryan Yang at 141 pounds, building an 8-3 lead before being pinned at the 4:10 mark.

At 157 pounds, Charles Przymylski battled Reed Loeffel throughout the match before dropping a narrow 10-8 decision.

Phillip Provenzano fell by technical fall at 149 pounds, while Lukas Van Veen dropped a close 4-2 decision at 174. Harrison Muller also battled at 184 pounds before falling by a 14-3 major decision.

The Bombers will remain on the road next Saturday, November 21, as they travel to Millersville, Pa., for the Shorty Hitchcock Classic hosted by Millersville University. Competition is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m.