1999 College Wrestling: Joe Heskett, Iowa State vs Blackford, Arizona State 165 pounds

In a notable 165-pound matchup between Iowa State and Arizona State, Joe Heskett (Iowa State) and Steve Blackford (Arizona State) faced each other in a dual meet during the 1999-2000 season (February 12, 2000), where Heskett defeated Blackford 6-3. While they were prominent figures in the same weight class during that era, the 1999 NCAA tournament resulted in Heskett taking 3rd place as a freshman. Key Details of the 1999-2000 Dual Meet (Feb 12, 2000): Result: Joe Heskett (ISU) dec. Steve Blackford (ASU), 6-3. Match Context: This match took place in a dual where No. 3 Iowa State defeated No. 13 Arizona State. Match Flow: The match was scoreless after two periods. Blackford recorded a reversal to lead 2-0 in the third. Heskett later escaped, secured a takedown, and added a near fall in the final second to secure the 6-3 win. Heskett's Freshman Year: Heskett (who was a freshman during the 1998-1999 season) completed his first campaign with a 38-1 record, placing 3rd at the 1999 NCAA tournament. Head-to-Head: According to 1999-2000 records, Blackford previously handed Heskett a significant loss at the national championships, but Heskett later avenged it. Steve Blackford went on to finish third at the 2000 NCAA Championships and was a 165-pound stalwart for Arizona State. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZqqU8vdxn-0USiaisTRCWg/join wrestlingwithcharacter.com Year-Round Youth Wrestling | Omaha, Nebraska | youth martial arts | wrestling program | Wrestling With Character | #WWC365 | Focused on the Process | Passion First Wrestling Academy | WWC Wrestling information@wrestlingwithcharacter.com