PRINCETON, NJ/EAST LANSING, Mich. – No. 6 Arizona State wrestling was split between two different venues in their season opener, with the majority of the team at the Michigan State Open in East Lansing where 10 Sun Devils placed on the day.
All-Americans Zahid Valencia and Tanner Hall opened their season at the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) All-Star Classic, where Valencia avenged his 2017 NCAA semifinal loss with a 3-2 upset victory over Penn State's Mark Hall. In the heavyweight bout, Hall suffered a close 2-0 loss to the No. 4 heavyweight, Penn State's Nick Nevills.