PHOENIX – The 20th-ranked San Francisco State wrestling team faced a pair of top-10 opponents during its visit to the desert on Saturday, but ultimately dropped a 27-10 decision to No. 9 Adams State, before experiencing a similar 25-10 setback at the hands of host and seventh-ranked Grand Canyon in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference dual meet action inside Antelope Gymnasium.
Six different wrestlers posted victories for the Gators in the two matches, including
Dylan Phillipy (15-9), who was a 14-4 winner by major decision over Adams State's No. 4 Josh Hensley in the 149-pound weight class.
Zach Jimenez (5-9) was also triumphant against the Grizzlies with a 6-3 decision over Darian Roberts at 184, while
Anthony Gonzalez (11-8) edged Taylor Stam by a 3-1 count in the heavyweight division.
Against the Antelopes in the nightcap,
Isaiah Jimenez (15-6) rebounded with a 13-4 win by major decision over Justin Martin at 165, while
Julian Perez (14-9) dispatched Lino Estrada by a 7-3 score at 133.
Daniel Flores (17-10) then supplied SF State's final win of the night with a close 9-7 decision over Vince Hererra at 141.
The Gators (3-8, 0-2 RMAC) return to action on Friday, Feb. 3, when they welcome Cal State Bakersfield and Cal Baptist to The Swamp for a non-conference dual meet doubleheader, beginning at 1 p.m. Prior to its showdown with CBU, SF State will recognize
Trevor Franklin,
Anthony Gonzalez,
Arman Ostadsharif and
Julian Perez in a special ceremony as part of Senior Day festivities.
The Gators will then play host to the 36
th annual California Collegiate Open on Saturday, starting at approximately 9 a.m.
No. 9 Adams State 27, No. 20 SF State 10
157 – Daniel Kelly (ASC) pinned
Vicente Aboytes (SF State), 1:40
165 – Justin Samora (ASC) dec.
Isaiah Jimenez (SF State), 5-4
174 – Jarod Purvis (ASC) maj dec.
Arman Ostadsharif (SF State), 12-4
184 –
Zach Jimenez (SF State) dec. Darian Roberts (ASC), 6-3
197 – #2 Luke McPeek (ASC) maj. dec.
Thomas Martin (SF State), 8-0
285 –
Anthony Gonzalez (SF State) dec. Taylor Stam (ASC), 3-1
125 – #4 Jerry Huff (ASC) maj. dec.
Andy Yu (SF State), 13-4
133 – #5 Ryan Fillingame dec.
Julian Perez (SF State), 5-2
141 – Max Ortega (ASC) dec.
Daniel Flores (SF State), 4-2
149 –
Dylan Phillipy (SF State) maj. dec. #4 Josh Hensley (ASC), 14-4
No. 7 Grand Ganyon 25, No. 20 SF State 10
157 – Ted Bristol (GCU) dec.
Vicente Aboytes (SF State), 7-5
165 –
Isaiah Jimenez (SF State) maj. dec. Justin Martin (GCU), 13-4
174 – #5 Victor Carazo (GCU) maj.dec.
Arman Ostadsharif (SF State), 11-3
184 – Brett Sanchez (GCU) dec.
Zach Jimenez (SF State), 3-1
197 – Celic Bell (GCU) tech. fall
Thomas Martin (SF State), 6:43
285 – #8 Jordan Johnson (GCU) dec.
Anthony Gonzalez (SF State), 9-3
125 – Kyle McCrite (GCU) maj. dec.
Andy Yu (SF State), 11-3
133 –
Julian Perez (SF State) dec. Lino Estrada (GCU), 7-3
141 –
Daniel Flores (SF State) dec. Vince Hererra (GCU), 9-7
149 – Bobby Ward (GCU) dec.
Dylan Phillipy (SF State), 9-4