Dave Nishitani/Oregon State Athletics
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Oregon State wrestling jumped out to a big lead, but had to fend off a CSU Bakersfield squad down the stretch on Sunday night inside the Icardo Center, earning a 23-13 win in its final dual of the season.
The Beavers finished the season with a 6-6 overall record, and 2-2 in Pacific-12 Conference matches.
The starting bout at 197 pounds featured two top-20 ranked wrestlers, both of whom attended Sultana High School in Apple Valley, Calif. It was No. 14 Corey Griego who came away with a decisive victory over former high school teammate No.