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'Dogs tally a pair of wins at Oklahoma
2/23/2020 3:30:00 PM | Wrestling
FRESNO, Calif. - The Fresno State wrestling team battled Oklahoma on Sunday afternoon in its final Big 12 dual of the season winning two matches in a 25-5 loss to the Sooners at McCasland Field House.
Fresno State (9-11, 4-4 B12) earned victories from redshirt freshman Adam Kemp at 165 pounds and senior Josh Hokit at heavyweight.
Oklahoma (5-7, 3-6 B12) countered with wins at the remaining eight weight classes as the Bulldogs took three Sooners into overtime, but came up short in each bout.Â
The Sooners were only able to gain bonus points in one match as No. 14 Jake Woodley scored a major decision over the 'Dogs Isaiah Perez at 197 pounds.
How It Happened
With the dual getting started at 157 pounds, redshirt sophomore Jacob Wright went up against California native Justin Thomas. With the two closely paired in the national rankings, the match was close as expected as it went to overtime tied 1-1. Thomas was able to prevail in the second sudden victory session with an advantage in riding time.
The Bulldogs responded with one of their two wins as Kemp broke open a 2-1 match after the second period with a six-point third period and a point for riding time for a 9-2 win over redshirt freshman Elijah Joseph.
One of four matches in the dual featuring nationally-ranked wrestlers on each side, the 'Dogs No. 32 Jackson Hemauer battled No. 10 Anthony Mantanona at 174 pounds. The Wisconsin native was able to record a takedown and an escape for a 3-3 tie after two periods, but Mantanona was able to pull out a 7-4 win to give the Sooners a 6-3 lead in the dual.
Oklahoma extended its lead 13-3 at the intermission with a 5-3 win by Darrien Roberts at 184 pounds over Hunter Cruz and Woodley's major decision over Perez.
Coming out of the break, Hokit picked up the 'Dogs other win of the afternoon battling back from a 3-0 deficit to score five points in the third period on an escape and a pair of takedowns to escape with a 5-4 win over redshirt freshman Josiah Jones.
The final four matches of the dual belonged to the Sooners as the Bulldogs fell narrowly in each match as both Lawrence Saenz at 133 pounds and DJ Lloren at 141 pounds pushed ranked opponents to overtime before coming up short in each match.
The dual wrapped up at 149 pounds with Greg Gaxiola falling 4-2 to redshirt freshman Jacob Butler.
Notables
Fresno State returns to the state of Oklahoma in two weeks to compete in the 2020 Big 12 Championship in Tulsa on March 7-8 at the BOK Center.
Fresno State (5) at Oklahoma (25) Results
157: No. 15/22/20/20 Justin Thomas (OU) dec. No. 24/-/-/14 Jacob Wright (FS), 3-2 SV2 | OU 3, FS 0
165: Adam Kemp (FS) dec. Elijah Joseph (OU), 9-2 | FS 3, OU 3
174: No. 11/10/12/14 Anthony Mantanona (OU) dec. No. -/-/-/32 Jackson Hemauer (FS), 7-4 | OU 6, FS 3
184: Darrien Roberts (OU) dec. Hunter Cruz (FS), 5-3 | OU 9, FS 3
197: No. 16/14/15/18 Jake Woodley (OU) maj. dec. Isaiah Perez (FS), 20-7 | OU 13, FS 3
Hwt: No. 11/11/11/9 Josh Hokit (FS) dec. Josiah Jones (OU), 5-4 | OU 13, FS 6
125: Christian Moody (OU) dec. Jeremy Trinh (FS), 6-1 | OU 16, FS 6
133: No. 12/15/15/16 Tony Madrigal (OU) dec. Lawrence Saenz (FS), 6-4 SV1 | OU 19, FS 6
141: No. 6/7/4/8 Dom Demas (OU) dec. No. 20/23/15/15 DJ Lloren (FS), 3-1 SV1 | OU 22, FS 5
149: No. 31/-/-/- Jacob Butler (OU) dec. No. -/-/-/29 Greg Gaxiola (FS), 4-2 | OU 25, FS 5
- Rankings by NCAA Coaches Panel Ranking (2/13)/FloWrestling/InterMat/Trackwrestling
*Fresno State lost a team point following the 141-pound match.
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Fresno State (9-11, 4-4 B12) earned victories from redshirt freshman Adam Kemp at 165 pounds and senior Josh Hokit at heavyweight.
Oklahoma (5-7, 3-6 B12) countered with wins at the remaining eight weight classes as the Bulldogs took three Sooners into overtime, but came up short in each bout.Â
The Sooners were only able to gain bonus points in one match as No. 14 Jake Woodley scored a major decision over the 'Dogs Isaiah Perez at 197 pounds.
How It Happened
With the dual getting started at 157 pounds, redshirt sophomore Jacob Wright went up against California native Justin Thomas. With the two closely paired in the national rankings, the match was close as expected as it went to overtime tied 1-1. Thomas was able to prevail in the second sudden victory session with an advantage in riding time.
The Bulldogs responded with one of their two wins as Kemp broke open a 2-1 match after the second period with a six-point third period and a point for riding time for a 9-2 win over redshirt freshman Elijah Joseph.
One of four matches in the dual featuring nationally-ranked wrestlers on each side, the 'Dogs No. 32 Jackson Hemauer battled No. 10 Anthony Mantanona at 174 pounds. The Wisconsin native was able to record a takedown and an escape for a 3-3 tie after two periods, but Mantanona was able to pull out a 7-4 win to give the Sooners a 6-3 lead in the dual.
Oklahoma extended its lead 13-3 at the intermission with a 5-3 win by Darrien Roberts at 184 pounds over Hunter Cruz and Woodley's major decision over Perez.
Coming out of the break, Hokit picked up the 'Dogs other win of the afternoon battling back from a 3-0 deficit to score five points in the third period on an escape and a pair of takedowns to escape with a 5-4 win over redshirt freshman Josiah Jones.
The final four matches of the dual belonged to the Sooners as the Bulldogs fell narrowly in each match as both Lawrence Saenz at 133 pounds and DJ Lloren at 141 pounds pushed ranked opponents to overtime before coming up short in each match.
The dual wrapped up at 149 pounds with Greg Gaxiola falling 4-2 to redshirt freshman Jacob Butler.
Notables
- Fresno State falls to 5-20 all-time against Oklahoma.
- The 'Dogs close out the dual season 9-11 overall and 4-4 in Big 12 duals.
- The Bulldogs finish the season 1-4 on the road.
- Kemp earned his 13th win of the season as he now sits 13-11 overall and 8-8 in duals.
- Hokit won his 10th straight match to improve to 19-3 on the season and 11-1 in duals.
Fresno State returns to the state of Oklahoma in two weeks to compete in the 2020 Big 12 Championship in Tulsa on March 7-8 at the BOK Center.
Fresno State (5) at Oklahoma (25) Results
157: No. 15/22/20/20 Justin Thomas (OU) dec. No. 24/-/-/14 Jacob Wright (FS), 3-2 SV2 | OU 3, FS 0
165: Adam Kemp (FS) dec. Elijah Joseph (OU), 9-2 | FS 3, OU 3
174: No. 11/10/12/14 Anthony Mantanona (OU) dec. No. -/-/-/32 Jackson Hemauer (FS), 7-4 | OU 6, FS 3
184: Darrien Roberts (OU) dec. Hunter Cruz (FS), 5-3 | OU 9, FS 3
197: No. 16/14/15/18 Jake Woodley (OU) maj. dec. Isaiah Perez (FS), 20-7 | OU 13, FS 3
Hwt: No. 11/11/11/9 Josh Hokit (FS) dec. Josiah Jones (OU), 5-4 | OU 13, FS 6
125: Christian Moody (OU) dec. Jeremy Trinh (FS), 6-1 | OU 16, FS 6
133: No. 12/15/15/16 Tony Madrigal (OU) dec. Lawrence Saenz (FS), 6-4 SV1 | OU 19, FS 6
141: No. 6/7/4/8 Dom Demas (OU) dec. No. 20/23/15/15 DJ Lloren (FS), 3-1 SV1 | OU 22, FS 5
149: No. 31/-/-/- Jacob Butler (OU) dec. No. -/-/-/29 Greg Gaxiola (FS), 4-2 | OU 25, FS 5
- Rankings by NCAA Coaches Panel Ranking (2/13)/FloWrestling/InterMat/Trackwrestling
*Fresno State lost a team point following the 141-pound match.
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley" – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition and in life. To become a BDF member, please visit bulldogfoundation.org.
Follow us on:Â
Twitter: @Fresno StateWRES
Instagram:Â fresnostatewrestling
Facebook:Â FresnoStateAthletics
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