Expectations are high this year for a Sun Devil team that was able to finish first at the Pac-12 Wrestling Championships last season. Not only were the Sun Devils able to snag a Pac-12 title; they were also able to finish in the top ten at the NCAA Championships. The roster this year boasts eight conference champs (seven of those eight are from the Pac-12) including the 174 pound redshirt junior, Zahid Valencia.
Last season, Valencia defeated Mark Hall of Penn State to become just the 11th national champion in Arizona State Wrestling history. Valencia did not partake in the action on Friday night; however, he was in attendance.