TEMPE, Ariz. – Winning nine of ten matches on the evening, the No. 5 Arizona State wrestling team defeated the Augustana Vikings in dominant fashion, 35-6, Friday night at Desert Financial Arena.
In a meaningful moment for the program following Veterans Day this Monday, former Green Beret and 35-year-old walk-on Roman Rozell made his debut for the Sun Devils, earning an ovation from the crowd of 1,090.
Key Notes
- Top-ranked Zahid Valencia (184 lbs.) pinned his fourth opponent of the young season, this time defeating Augustana's Tanner Brengle in 2:10.
- ASU notched six extra-point victories, including Z. Valencia's pin and major decisions by Josh Kramer (133), Josh Maruca (149), Josh Shields (157), Anthony Valencia (174) and Tanner Hall (HWT).
- With the team victory, the Sun Devils move to 3-0 in duals this season.
Results:
No. 5 Arizona State 35, Augustana 6
125: #25 Brandon Courtney Dec Michael Suda, 9-8
133: #12 Josh Kramer MD Jack Huffman, 11-2
141: Navonte Demison Dec Jebben Keyes, 6-3
149: #20 Josh Maruca MD Keaton Schorr, 15-5
157: Dillon Ulrey Dec Jacob Tvinnereim, 9-7
165: #6 Josh Shields MD Dylan Schuck, 12-4
174: #11 Anthony Valencia MD Ben Kelvington, 18-6
184: #1 Zahid Valencia Fall Tanner Brengle, 2:10
197: Daniel Bishop Fall Roman Rozell, :57
285: #5 Tanner Hall MD Steven Hajas, 10-0