CSUB Finishes Regular Season With Loss to No. 12 ASU

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – To finish out the 2023 regular season, the Cal State Bakersfield wrestling team went on the road to battle its seventh ranked opponent of the year, No. 12 Arizona State. While the Roadrunners were shut out in a nearly flawless day from the Sun Devils, they will now look forward to resting and recovering before heading to the Pac-12 Championships in March.

Notables

Albert Urias came close to beating his Arizona State counterpart Cael Valencia, who was an honorable mention in the top ranked wrestlers from FloWrestling coming into the bout. Urias attempted a third period comeback but came up just short.
The next three bouts were difficult for CSUB, with Hansen dropping a major decision at the 184 and Paul Sharp being pinned by the No. 5 wrestler in 285. Bakersfield also had to take the forfeit in the 197-matchup due to not having anyone available.
Eddie Flores, Romeo McNeal, Louie Ramos, and Josh Brown all suffered major decision losses or worse before Brock Rogers pushed ASU's Max Wilner to the brink in a 9-7 sudden victory. Braden Smelser was beaten in another decision to end the matchup.

Up Next on the Schedule

CSUB will take a long period of reprieve to rest and recover before heading sending its best wrestlers to the Pac-12 Championships next month.
at Pac-12 Championships, Mar. 5, All Day Event

Full Results
Cal State Bakersfield 0 – Arizona State 42

125: Brandon Courtney (ASU) over Eddie Flores (CSUB) (MD 14-4)
133: Michael McGee (ASU) over Romeo McNeal (CSUB) (TF 18-3 3:00)
141: Emilio Ysaguirre Jr (ASU) over Louie Ramos (CSUB) (MD 15-3)
149: Kyle Parco (ASU) over Josh Brown (CSUB) (MD 10-1)
157: Max Wilner (ASU) over Brock Rogers (CSUB) (SV-1 9-7)
165: Tony Negron (ASU) over Braden Smelser (CSUB) (Dec 6-0)
174: Cael Valencia (ASU) over Albert Urias (CSUB) (Dec 6-5)
184: Shay Addison (ASU) over Jacob Hansen (CSUB) (MD 12-4)
197: Josh Nummer (ASU) over (CSUB) (For.)
285: Cohlton Schultz (ASU) over Paul Sharp (CSUB) (Fall 1:08)

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Players Mentioned

Josh Brown: 149; 5' 8"; Redshirt Senior

Eddie Flores: 125; 5' 5"; Redshirt Junior

Jacob Hansen: 184; 6' 0"; Senior

Romeo McNeal: 133; 5' 7"; Sophomore

Louie Ramos: 141; 5' 8"; Senior

Brock Rogers: 157; 5' 11"; Redshirt Sophomore

Braden Smelser: 165; 6' 1"; Sophomore

Albert Urias: 174; 5' 10"; Redshirt Junior

Paul Sharp: 285; 6' 4"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

Josh Brown
: 5' 8"; Redshirt Senior
: 149

Eddie Flores
: 5' 5"; Redshirt Junior
: 125

Jacob Hansen
: 6' 0"; Senior
: 184

Romeo McNeal
: 5' 7"; Sophomore
: 133

Louie Ramos
: 5' 8"; Senior
: 141

Brock Rogers
: 5' 11"; Redshirt Sophomore
: 157

Braden Smelser
: 6' 1"; Sophomore
: 165

Albert Urias
: 5' 10"; Redshirt Junior
: 174

Paul Sharp
: 6' 4"; Freshman
: 285