Bulldogs Battle Through Short-Handed Tri-Dual in San Jose

SAN JOSE, Calif. – February 10, 2024

The Fresno State Wrestling Club traveled to San Jose on Saturday to compete in a tri-dual against San Jose State and Sacramento State, facing the challenge of a depleted lineup and multiple weight-class adjustments.

Entering the day, Fresno State was limited by injuries and availability, resulting in five forfeited weights. To remain competitive, the Bulldogs shifted their lower-weight wrestlers up the lineup, including rotating multiple 125-pounders into heavier classes to fill open spots.

MEN’S DUAL RECAP

Sacramento State 30, Fresno State 24

Despite giving up significant team points through forfeits, Fresno State remained competitive throughout the dual. 141lbs – Gabriel Martinez, bumping up in weight, put forth a strong effort against a much larger opponent before being caught and pinned late in the match.

157lbs – William Wareham, competing in his first match back from injury, provided a spark for the Bulldogs with a pinfall victory, putting valuable points on the board. Fresno State also received wins from 235lbs – Diara Spencer and 285lbs – Michael Brent, rounding out the scoring in a closely contested dual that ultimately swung in Sacramento State’s favor.

San Jose State 30, Fresno State 18

The highlight of the evening came in the featured bout, where 235lbs – Diara Spencer moved up to 285lbs to face ranked opponent Raul Garcia of San Jose State. Wrestling cautiously early due to the size disadvantage, Spencer settled into the match and gradually took control before securing a pinfall deep into the bout, providing one of the most notable moments of the tri-dual.

Fresno State also picked up points from 157lbs – William Wareham, who recorded his second pinfall of the day. However, the combination of forfeits and lineup shuffling proved difficult to overcome, as San Jose State secured the team victory.

ADDITIONAL ACTION

On the women’s side, 116lbs – Natalia Villalobos gained additional mat time by competing in an exhibition bout against San Jose State, continuing her development late in the season.

MEN’S LINEUP

• 125lbs – Jerry Coleman

• 133lbs – Nathen Diaz

• 141lbs – Gabriel Martinez

• 149lbs – Open

• 157lbs – William Wareham

• 165lbs – Open

• 174lbs – Open

• 184lbs – Open

• 197lbs – Open

• 235lbs – Diara Spencer

• 285lbs – Michael Brent