The Keydets (4-5, 2-1 SoCon) trailed by one point with two bouts remaining, leaving the match in the hands of Murray and Buhman at the top two weights. Murray responded with a 9-3 decision over Mike Waters to improve to 3-0 in SoCon duals, while Buhman posted an 11-2 major decision to secure the victory and improve to 21-9 on the season.
The Wildcats (3-8, 0-3 SoCon) jumped on top early, with Ben Altman posting a technical fall victory at 125 over Jonathan Pope. Following a 10-2 major decision by VMI's Tyler Anthony at 133, the hosts extended their lead to 11-4 as Jim Avola posted his sixth pin of the season, this one against Brandon Franklin at 141.
However, the Keydets responded quickly. Senior Sam Alvarenga ran his overall record to 25-5 on the season with his fourth pin of the season, as he needed only 1:08 to defeat Scott Matthews at 149. Junior Tommy Cunningham won his 11th straight dual match with a 10-2 major decision, giving VMI their first lead of the match at 14-11.
The two teams traded major decisions at the next two weights, with Davidson's Trebor Clavette scoring four points at 165 while VMI's Dustin McCabe did the same at 174. But the Wildcats took a one-point lead at 19-18 when Sam O'Hair posted a major decision at 184 against Kyle Elgert, setting the stage for Murray and Buhman.
The match was the first time this season that Davidson was able to field a competitor at each weight. The Wildcats will hit the mats again next Saturday, when they go on the road to take on Anderson (S.C.) and Belmont-Abbey. The Keydets also return to action next Saturday, participating in the All-Academy Championships, to be held in Colorado Springs, Colo.
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