Dhesi Gets the Upset - OSU Drops Dual in the Desert

Oregon State Wrestling Fans,

Oregon State heavyweight Amar Dhesi got the upset victory of #4 Tanner Hall early in the dual, following a fall by 197 Corey Griego, but in the end the Sun Devils would prevail, 27-15.

Two other Beavs were victorious - Jack Hathaway at 141 and Hunter Willits at 157. Congratulations to Corey, Amar, Jack and Hunter!

One Beaver was new to the line-up this year - Collbran Meeker stepped into the 184 spot today. Rodney Williams continued at 165, a weight that has changed hands several times this year.

Match Results - as compiled by TrackWrestling:

174 - Zahid Valencia (Arizona State) over Myles Terry (Oregon State) (Fall 1:37)

184 - Kordell Norfleet (Arizona State) over Collbran Meeker (Oregon State) (MD 16-5)

197 - Corey Griego (Oregon State) over Austyn Harris (Arizona State) (Fall 4:34)

285 - Amar Dhesi (Oregon State) over Tanner Hall (Arizona State) (Dec 9-5)

125 - Ryan Millhof (Arizona State) over Ronnie Rios (Oregon State) (Dec 9-4)

133 - Ali Naser (Arizona State) over Devan Turner (Oregon State) (Dec 5-2)

141 - Jack Hathaway (Oregon State) over Cory Crooks (Arizona State) (SV-1 3-1)

149 - Joshua Maruca (Arizona State) over Kurt Mode (Oregon State) (TF 17-2 4:51)

157 - Hunter Willits (Oregon State) over Gene `Oliver` Pierce (Arizona State) (Dec 8-1)

165 - Anthony Valencia (Arizona State) over Rodney Williams (Oregon State) (Fall 2:38)

Team Score: ASU 27  OSU 15

For a few other details, check the osubeavers' article. You can also review the comments on Twitter and view a video of the final seconds of Corey's win by fall.

The Beavers return home for 3:00 Sunday afternoon meet with Northern Colorado in Gill on Jan 28, beginning the run of three straight home meets before the end of the season. The No.Colorado meet is followed by a Saturday, Feb. 3 dual with Cal Poly and  a Monday meet with Fresno. They conclude the home season

The next weekend the Beavers travel to California for duals with Stanford and CSU Bakersfield, finishing the dual meet season. The Beavers host the Pac-12 tournament Feb 25. The season concludes with the NCAA tournament In Cleveland, Ohio, March 15-17.

Speaking of the NCAA's - do you have your tickets yet? Just a reminder, you must get  your tickets early if you want to sit in the Oregon State section. Oregon State has a certain allotment, but at some point soon, they will be required to return all unsold tickets. Please contact Assistant Coach Taylor Meeks: Taylor.meeks@oregonstate.edu if you will be needing tickets.

Go Beavs!

Elizabeth DeAngelis
"The FALL"
Official Fan Club of OS Wrestling
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