No. 5 Sun Devil Wrestling will start their season in Pennsylvania for the second straight season, as they face off against No. 15 UNC (2 p.m. MT) and No. 21 Lock Haven (Noon MT) in Wranglemania matches on Nov. 11 and then take part in the Journeymen Collegiate Classic on Nov. 12, both in Bethlehem, PA.
Dual Information
Date/Time: Saturday, November 11 - Noon and 2 PM MT
Location: Liberty High School - Bethlehem, Pa.
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The matchup with North Carolina is the ninth all-time meeting, the first since the 2019-20 season.
ASU looks to find similar success to last year's duals and tournament play in Bethlehem, PA, and are returning three All-Americans in Kyle Parco, Cohlton Schultz, and Jacori Teemer. They'll look to young talent in the program, including the undefeated standout Richard Figueroa, as well as blue chip recruits and transfers like freshman Nicco Ruiz and redshirt senior Chance McLane.
ASU wrestling ready for Wranglemania and the Journeyman Collegiate Classic
— State Press Sports (@statepresssport) November 9, 2023
Sun Devil wrestling is here, and coaches have focused on getting the little things right.
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Last year, ASU began the season with a 25-16 victory in their Wranglemania matchup against No. 21 Rutgers. The dual was highlighted by several wrestlers making their debuts on the varsity team, including bonus point victories from Tony Negron and Cael Valencia, and the first win en route to an undefeated season from Richard Figueroa. The team will look to repeat the season-opening success against two ranked squads in UNC and Lock Haven on Nov. 11 in Bethlehem, PA.
TONY CALLED MATCH.
— Sun Devil Wrestling (@ASUWrestling) November 12, 2022
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After the victory over Rutgers, the Sun Devils had a dominant performance in the Journeymen Collegiate Classic with seven titles and four hammers from Michael McGee, Richard Figueroa, Jesse Vasquez, and Tony Negron. The latter three return to the team this season and will try to build more positive memories at Freedom High School in Bethlehem, PA. Matches are set to start at 7:00 a.m. MST on Nov. 12.
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— Sun Devil Wrestling (@ASUWrestling) November 13, 2022
OpenMat's team tournament ranking has the Sun Devils at No. 9, with six players ranked in the top 20 of their weight classes. The ranked wrestlers are No 3 Richie Figueroa (125), No 15 Julian Chlebove (133), No. 19 Jesse Vasquez (141), No. 3 Kyle Parco (149), No. 5 Jacori Teemer (157), and No. 6 Cohlton Schultz (HWT).
Information on how to watch both events can be found on FloWrestling's website, as they will be streaming live on their website and the FloSports App. There will also be live updates on ASU Wrestling's twitter page (@ASUWrestling).