by Emily Ducker, Sun Devil media relations intern
TEMPE, Ariz. – In a down-to-the-wire battle, the No. 8 Arizona State wrestling team came up just short as they fell to No. 2 Ohio State, 22-17 on Sunday at Wells Fargo Arena.
The Sun Devils took a 5-0 lead to start the day thanks to a 18-1 tech fall victory by No. 6 Ryan Millhof over Brady Koontz at the 125 lb. weight class.
Ohio State took the next three matches to pull ahead, 12-5, with major decisions from No. 5 Luke Pletcher (133) over Josiah Kline, No. 2 Joey McKenna (141) over Cory Crooks and No. 2 Micah Jordan (149) over No. 11 Josh Maruca.
Christian Pagilao (157) put up a strong fight through three periods but ultimately dropped the decision to #5 Ke-Shawn Hayes, 4-3, to give Ohio State three more points and extend their lead to 15-5 heading into intermission.
Out of the break, No. 7 Josh Shields (165) and No. 1 Zahid Valencia (174) each earned decisions to give the Sun Devils their second and third victories of the afternoon, narrowing the deficit to 15-11.
No. 17 Kordell Norfleet's pin over Ethan Smith at 184 lbs. got the 2230-strong crowd in Wells Fargo Arena on their feet and gave the Sun Devils a 17-15 lead with two bouts remaining.
The Buckeyes pulled back ahead, 19-17, with Kevin Snyder's major decision over Chad Porter at 197 lbs.
Brady Daniel (285) kept ASU's hopes alive until the very end, narrowly dropping the 3-1 decision to Chase Singletary.
Next up for the Sun Devils, the squad heads to Edwardsville, Ill. to compete at the Southern Illinois University Cougar Clash on Sunday, Dec. 2.
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Those interested in supporting the Sun Devils at a higher level are encouraged to join the Inner Circle. Find out more at https://www.sundevilclub.com/wrestling-inner-circle.
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Results: #2 Ohio State 22, #8 ASU 17
125: #6 Ruan Millhof TF Brady Koontz (Ohio State), 18-1 (4:10)
133: #5 Luke Pletcher MD Josiah Kline (ASU), 16-6
141: #2 Joey McKenna MD Cory Crooks (ASU), 13-0
149: #2 Micah Jordan MD #11 Josh Maruca (ASU), 18-8
157: #5 Ke-Shawn Hayes DEC Christian Pagdilao (ASU), 4-3
165: #7 Josh Shields DEC Kaleb Romero (Ohio State), 5-0
174: #1 Zahid Valencia DEC #11 Te'Shan Campbell (Ohio State), 6-1
184: #17 Kordell Norfleet FALL Ethan Smith (Ohio State), 6:15
197: Kevin Snyder MD Chad Porter (ASU), 12-3
285: Chase Singletary DEC Brady Daniel (ASU), 3-1
TEMPE, Ariz. – In a down-to-the-wire battle, the No. 8 Arizona State wrestling team came up just short as they fell to No. 2 Ohio State, 22-17 on Sunday at Wells Fargo Arena.
The Sun Devils took a 5-0 lead to start the day thanks to a 18-1 tech fall victory by No. 6 Ryan Millhof over Brady Koontz at the 125 lb. weight class.
Ohio State took the next three matches to pull ahead, 12-5, with major decisions from No. 5 Luke Pletcher (133) over Josiah Kline, No. 2 Joey McKenna (141) over Cory Crooks and No. 2 Micah Jordan (149) over No. 11 Josh Maruca.
Christian Pagilao (157) put up a strong fight through three periods but ultimately dropped the decision to #5 Ke-Shawn Hayes, 4-3, to give Ohio State three more points and extend their lead to 15-5 heading into intermission.
Out of the break, No. 7 Josh Shields (165) and No. 1 Zahid Valencia (174) each earned decisions to give the Sun Devils their second and third victories of the afternoon, narrowing the deficit to 15-11.
No. 17 Kordell Norfleet's pin over Ethan Smith at 184 lbs. got the 2230-strong crowd in Wells Fargo Arena on their feet and gave the Sun Devils a 17-15 lead with two bouts remaining.
The Buckeyes pulled back ahead, 19-17, with Kevin Snyder's major decision over Chad Porter at 197 lbs.
Brady Daniel (285) kept ASU's hopes alive until the very end, narrowly dropping the 3-1 decision to Chase Singletary.
Next up for the Sun Devils, the squad heads to Edwardsville, Ill. to compete at the Southern Illinois University Cougar Clash on Sunday, Dec. 2.
To buy tickets for this home season, visit https://thesundevils.com/sports/2014/10/29/209739045.aspx or call the Sun Devil Ticket Office at (480) 727-0000.
Those interested in supporting the Sun Devils at a higher level are encouraged to join the Inner Circle. Find out more at https://www.sundevilclub.com/wrestling-inner-circle.
To get more information on ASU Wrestling this season, enter your email at https://thesundevils.com/sports/2017/8/15/sun-devil-mail.aspx.
Results: #2 Ohio State 22, #8 ASU 17
125: #6 Ruan Millhof TF Brady Koontz (Ohio State), 18-1 (4:10)
133: #5 Luke Pletcher MD Josiah Kline (ASU), 16-6
141: #2 Joey McKenna MD Cory Crooks (ASU), 13-0
149: #2 Micah Jordan MD #11 Josh Maruca (ASU), 18-8
157: #5 Ke-Shawn Hayes DEC Christian Pagdilao (ASU), 4-3
165: #7 Josh Shields DEC Kaleb Romero (Ohio State), 5-0
174: #1 Zahid Valencia DEC #11 Te'Shan Campbell (Ohio State), 6-1
184: #17 Kordell Norfleet FALL Ethan Smith (Ohio State), 6:15
197: Kevin Snyder MD Chad Porter (ASU), 12-3
285: Chase Singletary DEC Brady Daniel (ASU), 3-1