CHAMPAIGN, Ill.—The Arizona State wrestling team split its matches at the Illinois Duals on Sunday, defeating SIUE, 38-6, before falling to the host Illini, 27-9, on Sunday at Huff Hall.
A trio of Sun Devil seniors went 2-0 on the day, Ares Carpio at 125 pounds, Matt Kraus at 149 pounds, and Blake Stauffer at 184 pounds.
Carpio started the day with a 14-7 decision over SIUE’s Troy Gassaway before coming out on top in an 8-6 decision over Francis Edelen.
Kraus picked up his third major decision of the season, going 13-2 over John Fahy of SIUE before coming back to a 7-5 sudden victory decision over Kyle Langenderfer.