The Evergreen State College men's wrestling team faced defeats against #15 Arizona Christian University (ACU) and #16 Corban University on December 14. Evergreen lost 51-3 to ACU and 45-3 to Corban, dropping their dual meet record to 0-2 this season. Horacio Godinez stood out, winning both of his matches against ranked opponents, proving his skill in the 141-pound weight class. Despite showcasing talent, the team struggled against formidable foes from the Cascade Collegiate Conference. Both ACU and Corban were recently ranked in the NAIA Men's Wrestling Top 25 Poll.

By the Numbers
  • Evergreen lost 51-3 to Arizona Christian and 45-3 to Corban.
  • Horacio Godinez secured wins of 5-4 and 7-2 in his matches.
State of Play
  • Evergreen is currently 0-2 in dual meets for the season.
  • ACU and Corban are both ranked in the NAIA Men's Wrestling Top 25.
What's Next

The Geoducks will compete at the Mat Cat Open on January 4, hosted by Linfield University. Aiming for improvement, they seek to regroup and capture victories after their challenging duals.

Bottom Line

Despite the setbacks against ranked opponents, Horacio Godinez's performance highlights potential for the Evergreen wrestling team. They must capitalize on their upcoming opportunities to gain momentum and build on individual successes.