Oregon Home For Duals Against Boise State, ASU

ASU's Bryan Stith was the runner-up at last year’s NCAA tournament.

Oregon freshman Brysen French has done a admirable job replacing national champion Shane Webster. Photo: goducks.com

EUGENE - The Oregon Ducks (6-7 overall, 1-3 Pac-10) return to McArthur Court and conference action as they face the Boise State Broncos on Saturday at 7:00 PM and the Arizona State Sun Devils on Sunday at 2:00 PM.

Scouting the Broncos:

The Boise State match could be the most even on paper of the year for the Ducks as they feature wrestlers ranked at the same levels in the Pac-10 as the Ducks.

Nationally ranked No. 16 Tyler Sherfey at 157 lbs. leads the group, which also has Levi Jones, ranked second in the Pac-10, and Nate Lee and Andy Patrick, both ranked as the third best in the Pac-10.

Scouting the Sun Devils:

Arizona State has won three of the last four Pac-10 titles and features two-time All-American Bryan Stith at 157 lbs. as well as wrestlers ranked in the top two in the Pac-10 at 165, 184, and 197 lbs.

Stith was the runner-up at last year’s NCAA tournament. He has won nine straight matches, five straight by major decision, and currently holds a 17-2 record.

Coach Kearney’s Take:

“Besides the Civil War, these two matches are the ones that the guys get amped up for. They should both be competitive in all wegiht classes and fun to watch. We hope the Mac crowd comes out in force to cheer on these guys.”

Ranked Ducks:

Here’s how the Ducks rank in the Pac-10 (as of Jan. 22nd):

125: Ryan Dunn, T3rd, Up two spots

133: Joey Lucas 3rd, Up two spots

174: Ronnie Lee, 5th, Up one spot

285: Chris Dearmon, 5th

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