If you haven't been to an ASU wrestling match yet I advise you heavily to do so. Trust me you won't regret it. ASU draws a surprisingly big crow to their meets and every match is exciting to the very end. Just so much fun, but anyway, let's get into the breakdown of what's been going on with the Sun Devil's wrestling team.
From where they are now the Sun Devils have a lot to improve on. A 1-2 record at the start of the season is ok, but not impressive and at 16th in the nation, they have to produce more if they want to keep that spot secured. They do have the Valencia brothers, both Zahid, and Anthony who are dominant in their performances, and also Kordell Norfleet who's rose to the occasion the last meet against Ohio State, by pinning his opponent. The match against Ohio State, although ASU lost, was nonetheless an extra tough bout, since four of the six matches that ASU lost was against nationally seeded wrestlers from Ohio State.
Their first win against South Dakota State did spell big things to come for the team, off of a dominant 30-9 victory, but coming back home to a 15-20 defeat by #24 North Carolina and losing a close match to #2 Ohio State alludes that they need a break of some sort, especially for their upcoming bouts against some big opponents.
It's safe to say, although their record may not be perfect they are still a young team with a lot of freshmen and sophomores that are willing to step up. Just like Brady Daniel, a redshirt-heavyweight freshman, despite losing his bout versus Ohio State, gave a valiant effort and an exciting match.
The Sun Devils' next home meet is January 5th against Michigan, a Big 10 powerhouse, but before then they face Penn State, another Big 10 powerhouse, in University Park, Pennsylvania.
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