BUFFALO, NY ­ Four University at Buffalo wrestlers earned championships within their respective weight classes at the first annual UB Open on Monday at Alumni Arena. No team scores were kept for the event.

Mark McKnight (McDonald, PA/South Fayette) won the title at 125 pounds by winning three consecutive matches, including an 8-3 decision over Caleb Metcalf in the final.

Cliff Smith

In the 133-pound weight class, Cliff Smith (Merrick, NY/Calhoun) also won three matches on his way to the championship. In the final, Smith scored an 8-6 comeback victory over Tim Haas of Penn State.

Ed Pawlak (Lakewood, NY/Southwestern) won the 174-pound title with four wins. He defeated Cleveland State's Derek Pace with a 9-1 decision in the final.

At 197 pounds, Kyle Cerminara (Lewiston, NY/Lewiston-Porter) posted four straight wins on his way to the championship. In the final, he defeated Joe Phillips of Cleveland State with a 15-5 decision.

Five other Bulls placed on the afternoon. Mike Trotta (Oceanside, NY/Oceanside) and Nick Rausenberger (Newburgh, NY/Newburgh Free) each finished second in their weight classes, while Garrett Hicks (Chautauqua, NY/Chautauqua Lake) and Greg Thomas (Baldwin, NY/Uniondale) placed third and Patrick Lloyd (Middletown, NY/Valley Central) finished fourth.

Three Bulls wrestling unattached also placed - Mark Budd (Orrville, OH/Orrville) in third, and Mike Ragusa (Foxboro, MA/Foxboro) and Harold Sherrell (Liverpool, NY/Liverpool) in fourth.

UB returns to action this Saturday at the Buckeye Duals, hosted by Ohio State. The Bulls will face nationally-ranked Lehigh, along with Indiana and Eastern Illinois.