The Sun Devils' 10th consecutive win moves this year's team into sole possession of the third-longest streak in program history. The second longest was 13 straight (1977-78) while the 1975-76 team earned a perfect 15-0 record.
With the win, the Sun Devils reach the 10-win mark for the third consecutive season, the sixth time in Sun Devil wrestling history that the program has recorded 10-plus wins in three or more consecutive seasons. The longest 10-win streaks are as follows:
1995-01 (6 seasons)
1986-91 (5 seasons)
2002-06 (4 seasons)
1979-82 (3 seasons)
1975-78 (3 seasons)
2015-current (3 seasons and counting)
"As always, it's good to get a win," said head coach Zeke Jones. "But I think we're still making too many mistakes in our matches at this point in the season. Some are improving and others need continual work to develop their technique and skill."
Starting the match at 165, No. 15 Anthony (165) and No. 1 Zahid Valencia (174) earned back-to-back bonus point victories to give the Sun Devils an early 9-0 lead and Kordell Norfleet (184) pushed the lead to 12-0 on a 9-7 decision.
"Kordell did a nice job of firing at the end of the match and iced the match with an offensive mindset."
The Roadrunners scored their first points of the match at 197 before No. 4 Tanner Hall responded with a tech fall at heavyweight to put ASU ahead 17-4.
"Tanner executed a lot of different takedowns and definitely had the most diverse attack I've seen him hit all year."
CSU Bakersfield put together their longest run of wins from 125 to 141, pulling within three, 17-14, before No. 9 Jason Tsirtsis (149) and No. 4 Josh Shields (157) earned a decision and major decision to close the contest and secure the victory.
"I'm happy with Josh Shields' performance. He's taking his intensity up another level and is wrestling very physical."
After three duals in six days, the Sun Devils have a longer stretch between competitions, sending some of the team to the Edinboro Open on Feb. 3 before the home finale on Feb. 9 vs. Lehigh.
Results:
165 - #15 Anthony Valencia MD Jacob Thalin, 12-4
174 - #1 Zahid Valencia TF Bryan Battisto, 25-9 (5:31)
184 - Kordell Norfleet DEC Dom Ducharme, 9-7
197 - #14 Matt Williams MD Cade Belshay, 13-4
HWT - #4 Tanner Hall TF Dominic Balmer, 23-8 (6:26)
125 - Sergio Mendez DEC Josh Kramer, 14-10
133 - Sean Nickell DEC #12 Ali Naser, 3-0
141 - Russell Rohlfing MD Nikko Villarreal, 8-0
149 - #9 Jason Tsirtsis DEC Kalani Tonge, 6-1
157 - #4 Josh Shields MD #15 Coleman Hammond, 16-8
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