Justin Paulson (Photo/John Sachs, Tech-Fall.com)The dual began at 141 pounds where redshirt freshman Jordan Gray posted his eighth win of the season with a 10-5 decision over Josh Sandoval. Gray tallied four takedowns, an escape and riding time in the win.
True freshman Donovan Halpin gave the Cardinal a 7-0 advantage with a 14-3 major decision over Carlos Castro at 149 pounds. Halpin racked up his points with three takedowns, six nearfall points, an escape and riding time.
After ASU forfeited at 157 pounds, the Sun Devils finally scored points as Te Edwards tallied a 6-2 decision over Espericueta at 165 pounds. However, ASU also forfeited at 174 pounds, increasing the Stanford lead to 19-3.
Redshirt sophomore Spence Patrick earned his eighth win of the year with a 3-2 decision over Jake Meredith at 184 pounds. After a scoreless first period, Meredith chose the down position and Patrick rode him for over a minute before Meredith was able to score the escape. Patrick then chose the neutral position to start the third period trailing 0-1. He scored a takedown with 40 seconds remaining to go up 2-1. Meredith tallied an escape as time wound down, but Patrick picked up the win with riding time.
Giesen, ranked 12th nationally, added to the Stanford lead with a 10-3 decision over Luke Macchiaroli at 197 pounds. The Grants Pass, Ore., native registered four takedowns, an escape and riding time in his final match in Burnham Pavilion. It was his 15th win of the season and 102nd of his career, tying him for fifth all-time in Stanford history.
The Sun Devils cut the Cardinal lead to 25-11 with wins at heavyweight and 125 pounds. Rush dropped a 2-1 overtime decision to ASU's Levi Cooper at heavyweight, while redshirt sophomore Matt Sencenbaugh fell to top-ranked Anthony Robles at 125 pounds, 18-1.
Paulsen scored Stanford's final points with an 8-2 decision over Kalin Goodsite at 133 pounds. Paulsen had three takedowns, an escape and riding time in his final home match. The senior improved to 12-2 on the season.
Stanford will now prepare for the Pac-10 Conference Championships, where NCAA Tournament berths will be on the line. The championships will be hosted by Oregon State University on Sunday, Feb. 27 in Corvallis, Ore.
Results:
141 - Jordan Gray (S) dec. Josh Sandoval (A), 10-5
149 - Donovan Halpin (S) maj. dec. Carlos Castro (A), 14-3
157 - Kyle Meyer (S) won by forfeit
165 - Te Edwards (A) dec. Lucas Espericueta (S), 6-2
174 - #6 Nick Amuchastegui (S) won by forfeit
184 - Spence Patrick (S) dec. Jake Meredith (A), 3-2
197 - #12 Zack Giesen (S) dec. Luke Macchiaroli (A), 10-3
285 - Levi Cooper (A) dec. Dylan Rush (S), 2-1 (OT)
125 - #1 Anthony Robles (A) tech. fall Matt Sencenbaugh (S), 18-1
133 - Justin Paulsen (S) dec. Kalin Goodsite (A), 8-2.
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