Purdue @ CSU Bakersfield

Purdue defeated CSU Bakersfield 39-3 in Bakersfield, California on November 2, 2025, cruising to a 36-point victory in the dual meet.

The match was decided by a string of bonus-point wins in the middle and upper weights. Purdue’s highest-profile performance came at 165 pounds, where #3 Joey Blaze dominated Evan Manzo, finishing by technical fall, 18-2. James Rowley, ranked #25 at 184, added another technical fall, stopping Chris Neal 20-4 and turning a close segment into a runaway. At 197 pounds, #26 Ben Vanadia closed his bout with a fall, and Isaac Ruble’s pin at 157 pounds further pushed the gap beyond reach.

Those back-to-back tech falls and pins produced the clear turning point; Purdue’s bonus scoring removed any chance of a comeback and supplied the bulk of the team margin. CSU Bakersfield was limited to three team points while Purdue collected multiple high-value victories that accounted for the decisive margin.

Overall the Boilermakers’ ability to convert opportunities into tech falls and falls against Bakersfield’s lineup made the difference on the scoreboard, yielding a dominant 39-3 final.