The Sun Devils opened competition in the Poquoson River Pool with a rematch against Campbell, winning the dual 30-9. On Nov. 8, 2015, ASU opened the year against the Camels, posting a 29-6 victory. The Sun Devils followed the victory with a come-from-behind takedown of No. 24 Old Dominion, 25-11.
This marks the second time in two years at the Virginia Duals that ASU has upset a ranked opponent, with the Sun Devils also defeating then No. 17 Rider.
In the Championship Finals, contested on Saturday, ASU will take on Virginia Tech at Noon MT/2 p.m. ET, before taking on either Iowa State or Chattanooga at 6:30 p.m. MT/8:30 p.m. ET.
At 184 pounds, Stauffer picked up the 90th win in the form of a 16-0 tech fall over Old Dominion's Terrell Forbes, making him the 27th Sun Devil to reach the 90-win milestone. He also picked up a bonus point victory in his 12-4 major decision over Campbell's Ville Heno, and is now 38-0 (19MD, 12TF, 7F) in bonus-point wins in his career, tied for No. 12 all time with Quinn Foster (1998-02; 10MD-1TF-27F).
The All-American and defending Pac-12 Champion is also ranked at No. 11 all-time at ASU with 19 major decision wins, and No. 4 all-time with 12 tech falls. He also sits in a tie for 15th all time in career dual victories with Eric Larkin (1999-03) and Tom Kolopus (1982-85), each with 48.
Against the Camels, ASU won eight of 10 bouts, with bonus points from five weights, including Stauffer's major decision win.
At 141, Robbie Mathers picked up his fifth major decision win, 18-6, over Luke Stewart, and Christian Pagdilao followed at 149 with a 24-8 tech fall over Zane Knight. At 157, Oliver Pierce picked up at 14-4 major decision over Quentin Perez. Josh DaSilveira also scored a 12-4 major decision, defeating Austin McNeill for the second time this season at 197.
Redshirt freshman Anthony Anderson made his Sun Devil debut against the Camels, picking up a 6-0 decision over Matthew Olauson.
In the comeback upset over Old Dominion, the Sun Devils fell behind early, 11-0, before Matt Kraus started things off with a upset, 3-2 decision over No. 6/7Alex Richardson at 149 pounds. Richardson was an All-American in his weight class in 2014-15.
ASU took the next six bouts from the Monarchs, coming back to win with the help of Stauffer and Tanner Hall's respective tech falls. Hall defeated Andrew Pacheco, 18-3, to cap the bout in ASU's favor, while Preston McCalmon's 3-2, sudden victory decision win at 174 over Brooks Climmons gave ASU its first lead of the day.
At Pierce recorded a decision at his weight class over Devin Geoghegan, while Jacen Petersen defeated Seldon Wright, 9-2, at 165 after falling to him in the second round of last week's Midlands Championships, 7-6.
Following competition at the Virginia Duals, the Sun Devils return to Tempe to host Iowa State on Friday, Jan. 15 at 8 p.m. MT on the Pac-12 Networks. The match is ASU's annual MMA Night, featuring, among many others, two-time All-American and current UFC Light Heavyweight competitor Ryan Bader.
ASU will also coordinate with the university's Zero Waste initiative.
Arizona State 30, Campbell 9
125: Ares Carpio (ASU) def. Collin Stewart (CU): Dec 14-7 (ASU 3, CU 0
133: Nathan Kraisser (CU) def. Alex D'Aloisio (ASU): Fall 6:32 (ASU 3, CU 6)
141: Robbie Mathers (ASU) def. Luke Stewart (CU): Maj 18-6 (ASU 7, CU 6)
149: Christian Pagdilao (ASU) def. Zane Knight (CU): Tech 24-8 (ASU 12, CU 6)
157: Oliver Pierce (ASU) def. Quentin Perez (CU): Maj 14-4 (ASU 16, CU 6)
165: Paul Duggan (CU) def. Jacen Petersen (ASU): SV-1 10-8 (ASU 16, CU 9)
174: Anthony Anderson (ASU) def. Matthew Olauson (CU): Dec 6-0 (ASU 19, CU 9)
184: Blake Stauffer (ASU) def. Ville Heino (CU): Maj 12-4 (ASU 23, CU 9)
197: Josh DaSilveira (ASU) def. Austin McNeill (CU): Maj 12-4 (ASU 27, CU 9)
HWT: Tanner Hall (ASU) def. Jere Heino (CU): Dec 4-1 (ASU 30, CU 9)
Arizona State 25, Old Dominion 11
125: Brandon Jeske (ODU) def. Ares Carpio (ASU): Tech 16-0 (ASU 0, ODU 5)
133: Emilio Saavedra (ODU) def. Mikel Perales (ASU): Dec 10-4 (ASU 0, ODU 8)
141: Chris Mecate (ODU) def. Robbie Mathers (ASU): Dec 3-2 (ASU 0, ODU 11)
149: Matt Kraus (ASU) def. Alex Richardson (ODU): Dec 3-2 (ASU 3, ODU 11)
157: Oliver Pierce (ASU) def. Devin Geohegan (ODU): Dec 9-3 (ASU 6, ODU 11)
165: Jacen Petersen (ASU) def. Seldon Wright (ODU): Dec 9-2 (ASU 9, ODU 11)
174: Preston McCalmon (ASU) def. Brooks Climmons (ODU): SV-1 3-2 (ASU 12, ODU 11)
184: Blake Stauffer (ASU) def. Terrell Forbes (ODU): Tech 16-0 (ASU 17, ODU 11)
197: Josh DaSilveira (ASU) def. Austin Coburn (ODU): Dec 5-2 (ASU 20, ODU 11)
HWT: Tanner Hall (ASU) def. Andrew Pacheco (ODU): Tech 18-3 (ASU 25, ODU 11)
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