No. 3 Iowa State is set to face Arizona State in a highly anticipated dual wrestling match on Tuesday evening. This competition marks the start of the Big 12 dual season for the Cyclones, who aim for their eighth consecutive opener victory under the leadership of head coach Kevin Dresser. The match will take place at 7:30 p.m. (CT) in Tempe, Arizona.
No. 3 Iowa State Visits Arizona State: Match Overview
The details for the upcoming match between No. 3 Iowa State and Arizona State are as follows:
- Matchup: No. 3 Iowa State (4-1, 0-0 Big 12) vs. Arizona State (0-5, 0-2 Big 12)
- Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Time: 7:30 p.m. (CT)
- Location: Desert Financial Arena, Tempe, Arizona
- Watch: Available on ESPN+
Key Matchups and Rankings
Matchups for the contest showcase notable wrestlers:
| Weight Class | Iowa State Wrestler | Arizona State Wrestler |
|---|---|---|
| 125 | No. 15 Stevo Poulin or Ethan Perryman | Damian Moreno or An’ee Vigil |
| 133 | Adrian Meza | No. 6 Kyler Larkin |
| 141 | No. 4 Anthony Echemendia | No. 29 Pierson Manville or Daniel Miranda |
| 149 | No. 5 Jacob Frost | No. 3 Kaleb Larkin |
| 157 | No. 3 Vinny Zerban or Kane Naaktgeboren | No. 17 Chance McLane or Gabriel Delgado |
| 165 | No. 18 Connor Euton | No. 13 Nicco Ruiz |
| 174 | No. 14 MJ Gaitan or Aiden Riggins | Leo Tukhlynovych or Cael Valencia |
| 184 | No. 13 Isaac Dean | No. 29 Shay Addison |
| 197 | CJ Carter | Max Acciardi or Aidan Ysaguirre |
| 285 | No. 1 Yonger Bastida | No. 19 David Szuba |
Rivalry History and Recent Performance
This dual meets for the 43rd time, with Iowa State leading the overall series. The Cyclones have secured victory in 31 of the matchups, including a recent win of 26-15 in Ames last season.
Notably, former Iowa State head coach Bobby Douglas holds Hall of Fame status at both universities. He contributed significantly to both programs, achieving 111 All-American finishes and 13 national titles during his coaching career.
Recent Form and Outlook
Iowa State comes into the match following a dramatic comeback against No. 24 Stanford, where they overcame an 11-point deficit to win 20-18. Top-ranked Yonger Bastida played a key role, decisively winning his match 19-4 to maintain his unbeaten record this season.
Now at 12-0, Bastida has recorded an impressive takedown ratio of 49:1. Iowa State’s track record in Big 12 duals under Kevin Dresser is strong, featuring a 47-14 overall record and a remarkable 19-4 record over the last three seasons.
This encounter will also allow Iowa State wrestlers, such as Adrian Meza, to perform in their home state of Arizona, adding an emotional layer to the contest.
The Cyclones are currently on a 10-day road trip that began with their victory in California. They will continue their schedule with a match against North Dakota State following the dual against Arizona State.
