The long-awaited return to the NCAA Wrestling Championships for the Fresno State wrestling team came to an end last Friday morning.
The program had been on an 11-year hiatus. Redshirt sophomore Khristian Olivas and freshman heavyweight AJ Nevills represented the ‘Dogs at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, from March 15-16.
“It was a neat thing for the sport,” said head coach Troy Steiner. “Obviously, for Fresno State it is big, but it’s big for the sport, as well.”
Olivas was the first to wrestle, matching up against No. 9 seed Max Thomsen of Northern Iowa in the 149-pound class.