FRESNO, Calif. – Menlo NCWA Men's Wrestling split its matches in the Fresno State Duals on Friday, winning by its largest margin of victory this season against Fresno State while putting up a strong fight against Simpson University.

The Oaks swept the Bulldogs of Fresno State, winning 54-0 with their first shutout of the season. Menlo's victory was highlighted by three falls. Jacob Livermore took down his opponent, 9-2, with three takedowns while allowing just two escapes before finishing with a pin 1:56 into the bout. Competing in the 156lb division, Derek Worstell continued his strong stretch with a 3-0 win after a takedown and a pin just over a minute in. Finally, Torin Lipska picked up a pair of takedowns, a 4-point nearfall and a 2-point nearfall before finishing off Fresno State's Anthony Wareham with a pin in the second period.

Menlo also had a strong performance from Logan Robison, who earned a key reversal with just 52 seconds remaining in the third period to come out victorious by one. Carson Gonzalez dominated his bout, scoring the first 14 points in a technical fall victory. Finally, Jalen Arceo finished with three takedowns in a 16-5 victory. 

Facing a tough Simpson team, Gonzalez picked up his second pin of the dual against the Red Hawks' Kenneth Schulz. Juan Diaz also turned in a terrific showing, finishing with four takedowns on his way to a 24-7 victory. In the end, the Oaks fell against Simpson, 36-23.

The Oaks continue their season at the Bill Musick Open before heading to San Jose State next weekend.