Three-time All-American Anthony Ashnault and NCAA finalist Nick Suriano squared off during the first practice of the Rutgers wrestling season. The two were working together during a hand-fighting drill so both stayed on their feet for the majority of the session at the College Avenue Gym.
Ashnault is returning for his sixth season after being granted a second redshirt year by the NCAA in April. Ashnault said, "I want another chance to win a national title. That's the biggest thing for me," Ashnault said in February after announcing he would not wrestle this past season.