5 Reason To Watch Rutgers vs Fresno State
5 Reason To Watch Rutgers vs Fresno State
If you’re looking for a few reasons to tune in to the action at the RAC this weekend, don’t worry we’ve got you covered.
NCAA wrestling is back and we can not wait to get our eyes on the biggest and baddest wrestlers in the country once again as they start their 2018-19 campaigns.
This weekend we will get to watch Rutgers kickoff their season as they play host to a few teams in their home gym. If you’re looking for a few reasons to tune in, don’t worry we’ve got you covered.
What weight is Nick Suriano wrestling?
All summer we’ve wondered where the returning 125-pound NCAA runner-up will be. Is he staying at 125, or making the move up to 133. Well, we will finally get our answer. In the first session of their home quad the Scarlet Knights will face Centenary. That’s where we will see where he’s slotted in this year’s lineup.
Year 2 For The Bulldogs
Fresno State made a huge return to NCAA wrestling a season ago where they ranked top five in attendance and had two wrestlers - Khristian Olivas and AJ Nevills - finish the year as NCAA qualifiers. With the addition of some newcomers and the energy surrounding this program, it’s safe to say that they are reason enough to tune in.
Return of Anthony Ashnault
The final year of mobbin’ begins as Anthony Ashnault makes his return to the lineup for Rutgers. Ashnault will be in the lineup at 149 after being out during the entire 2017-18 season due to injury and receiving a medical redshirt. He got back to action at the US Open, but it was clear he still had to shake off some ring rust. Now he’s ready to go once again with the ‘R’ on his chest.
Justin Mejia Makes NCAA Debut
He’s had quite the journey but now after some time spent on the sidelines the four-time California state champion will make his NCAA debut. Like Ashnault, he was in the mix at the US Open. Now he will pull up his straps and get into the action at 125 for Fresno State.
New Additions To Rutgers lineup
The Scarlet Knights with also have some newcomers in the lineup this weekend as Stephan Glasgow and Christian Colucci, a transfer from Lehigh, get into the mix. Glasgow will be in the 165 spot and Colucci will be at heavyweight.
Watch Olivas give Fresno State it's first home win last season:
