PREVIEW: Bears Host No. 13 Arizona State on Sunday

Sunday, January 18

Greeley, Colo.

2 p.m. MST

University of Northern Colorado

Arizona State

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Jesus Ayala | UNC Athletics

1/16/2026 10:00:00 AM | Wrestling

By: Elian Soto, Assistant Director of Strategic Communications

GREELEY, Colo. – Northern Colorado will open its third home stand of the season against No. 13 Arizona State at Bank of Colorado Arena on Sunday, January 18, in a highly anticipated dual beginning at 2 p.m. MT.
The Bears enter the matchup looking to return to the win column after dropping their most recent dual against No. 22 Penn.

LAST TIME OUT AT THE BANK
The Bears are aiming to bounce back after falling short against then-No. 22 Penn. Senior then- No. 11 Dominik Serrano picked up a marquee victory with a 13–12 decision over then-No. 10 Evan Mougalian and will look to carry that momentum into Sunday's dual against the Sun Devils.

Murphy Menke turned in a dominant performance at 174, earning a 12–4 win over Penn's Caden Bellis. Mahonri Rushton followed with a solid 5–1 decision at 184 against Greyson Meak, helping spark the Bears' lineup.

SCOUTING THE OPPONENTS
Arizona State enters the dual during a two-dual road swing, with Northern Colorado marking their final stop before returning home.

The No. 13 Sun Devils are looking to secure a key road victory as they continue a busy January slate.

UNC PROBABLE LINEUP VS. ARIZONA STATE
125: Bryson Valdez
133: No. 13 Dominick Serrano
141: Ramon Salazar / KJ Evans
149: Emilio Trujillo-Deen / Brady Hankin
157: Daishun Powe
165: Kilian Schultz
174: Murphy Menke
184: Mahonri Rushton
197: Tyler Perry
HVY: Enzo Cappabianca

Fans can follow the dual live on TrackWrestling and stay up to date with coverage through the official UNC Wrestling social media channels.

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