ATHERTON, Calif. – Six consecutive wins by decision to end the dual pushed No. 9-ranked Menlo (Calif.) past Southern Oregon, 28-9, on Friday afternoon at Haynes-Prim Pavilion.

The Raiders' highest-ranked individuals protected their standings. Evan Potter, the NAIA's No. 2-ranked 133-pounder, pinned No. 17 Jovan Garcia in the first round to remain perfect on the season at 12-0. Aaron Gandara, No. 6 at 149, outlasted No. 11 Christopher Gaxiola for a 4-2 decision that made him 9-4.

There was little else going for the Raiders as five nationally-ranked Oaks and three others triumphed. At 174, No. 25 Maximus Zamora upset No. 11 Alex Hernandez, 7-5.

The Oaks went to 8-2 in dual action, and the Raiders to 6-2.

SOU will remain in Atherton on Saturday to compete in the Menlo Invitational.

MENLO 28, SOUTHERN OREGON 9
125 – #14 Christian Vasquez, MC, wins by forfeit. (6-0)
133 – #2 Evan Potter, SOU, p. #17 Jovan Garcia, 2:47. (6-6)
141 – Nick Camacho, MC, major dec. Greg Guzman, 10-2. (10-6)
149 – #6 Aaron Gandara, SOU, dec. #11 Christopher Gaxiola, 4-2. (10-9)
157 – #6 Abraham Del Toro, MC, dec. Dylan Straley, 9-4. (13-9)
165 – #9 Rysan Leong, MC, dec. Jordan Faifai, 9-3. (16-9)
174 – #25 Maximus Zamora, MC, dec. #11 Alex Hernandez, 7-5. (19-9)
184 – #15 Isaiah Morales, MC, dec. Kabb Christensen, 10-6. (22-9)
197 – Afton Silvis, MC, dec. #24 Andrew Herrera, 3-0. (25-9)
285 – Antonio Dacosta, MC, dec. Antonio Garcia, 6-4. (28-9)