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...time the fired-up Crimson matmen came from behind to stun nationally ranked Hofstra, 19-18, at the IAB Saturday afternoon, it really didn't come as much of a surprise. It was just the last confusing upset of a very confusing four-team meet...
Before the tussle started, Hofstra was expected to win all three of its matches, while B.U. and the Crimson would battle for runner-up. Unknown Southern Connecticut would probably trail the field...
...while, that's the way things worked out. In the first pairings of the day, Hofstra held off the Terriers, 19-14, while the Crimson was easily disposing of the Owls...
Then the shocks started. Against Southern Connecticut, the best wrestler in the meet, Hofstra's Nick Gallo (142 lbs.), had to forfeit his bout because of an illegal move, and the Owls got a crucial pin at 190 lbs. to clinch an upset over Hofstra...
...time Harvard met the Dutchmen, it was clear that Hofstra was weak at the light and heavy ends of the lineup, and that's where the Crimson forged its stunning victory. Dave Albert (118 lbs.) and Yasunaga, with his second pin of the day, gave Harvard an early 9-0 advantage...