Cardinal Cruises in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO – A fall from Nathan Traxler and technical falls by Jackson DiSario and Real Woods propelled Stanford to a 29-10 win at San Francisco State, Sunday, in Main Gym at Don Nasser Plaza.

Stanford improved to 2-1 on the year after winning seven of the 10 bouts over the Gators (1-2).

Traxler, who is ranked No. 9 in the nation at 197 pounds, registered the pin over John Chetwynd in just 56 seconds. It is the first fall of the season for Traxler and the eighth of his career. 

The dual started at 125 pounds where DiSario, a true freshman, posted a 19-2 technical fall in the third period over Tony Margiotta. Ranked 13th nationally, Woods was also dominate in his match, besting Alex Felix 16-1 in 5:00 at 141 pounds. 

Redshirt sophomore Dalton Young earned his first dual win of the year and moved to 4-2 overall with a 5-3 decision over Nathan Cervantez at 133 pounds. Tied 2-2 going into the final period, Young opened the third with an escape and sealed the win with another takedown. 

Redshirt freshman Gabe Dinette collected his first collegiate dual win with a 6-2 decision over Kurtis Clem at 165 pounds. Redshirt sophomore Foster Karmon also recorded his first dual win of the season with a 14-4 major decision over Tyee Ducharme at 174 pounds.

Redshirt senior Trevor Rasmussen capped off the scoring for the Cardinal with a 1-0 decision against Justin Ramos at heavyweight. 

Stanford is back in action on Saturday against Columbia. The Cardinal and Lions will face off in an outdoor dual in Fan Fest at 11 a.m. prior to the Stanford football game against Cal. The Cardinal will also host women's wrestling exhibition matches during halftime of the dual.

Stanford 29, SF State 10