Wrestling

Insight: 'Unstoppable' is imperfect, but hits home for Sun Devils

Don Cheadle and Jharrel Jerome star in this film that, despite some flaws, captures the ASU experience.

By Matthew Marengo | January 23, 2025

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ASU wrestling reaches 600 wins in home opener, starts season off 3-2

ASU wrestling gets their 600th dual win in program history as well as some individual accolades.

By Jack Janes | November 26, 2024

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'Don't get weird': ASU wrestling set to begin challenging season, Big 12 era

Wrestling season is here and the Sun Devils are looking to their veterans to lead them through a challenging schedule with three top 10 teams.

By Jack Janes | November 7, 2024

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ASU hires Graham Rossini as new athletic director

ASU has hired Graham Rossini, the former executive senior associate athletic director and chief business officer, as its new athletic director six months after Ray Anderson's resignation.

By Jack Barron and Walker Smith | May 23, 2024

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'I was going to quit': How Richard Figueroa persevered to become a national champion

In 35 days, Richard Figueroa went from almost quitting wrestling to becoming a national champion — giving him an automatic bid to the 2024 Olympic Trials.

By Jack Kartsonis | April 8, 2024

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Cohlton Schultz, Sun Devil wrestling await unprecedented opportunity at 2024 NCAA Championships

ASU wrestling has a chance for unprecedented success at both an individual and team level in its final competition of the season, the NCAA Wrestling Championships.

By Jack Kartsonis | March 20, 2024

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On the mat: Explaining Sun Devil wrestling's late season surge

The ASU Wrestling team has completely turned around their season, winning five of their last seven matches since their loss to Little Rock.

By Jack Kartsonis | February 29, 2024

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The future of ASU wrestling: How Kaleb Larkin became a redshirt Olympian

Kaleb Larkin qualified for the 2024 Olympic Trials this season, and his journey to Paris is just as enticing as his play on the mat.

By Jack Kartsonis | January 31, 2024

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Make or break: The holiday breaks are a game-changing time for ASU’s sports teams

Some ASU student-athletes do not have many opportunities to spend time with family during school breaks, so they must find family within their teams.

By Zach Bradshaw | December 6, 2023

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ASU Wrestling emphasizes technique in order to get an edge over the competition

ASU wrestling gives itself an advantage by focusing more on the technique of the sport, rather than the physicality

By Jack Kartsonis | November 29, 2023

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How ASU Wrestler Jacori Teemer recovered amid the adversity of injury

All-American wrestler Jacori Teemer looks to get back to the top this season for ASU Wrestling after suffering a year-long absence due to a torn pectoral injury.

By Jack Kartsonis | November 15, 2023

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ASU wrestling ready for Wranglemania and the Journeyman Collegiate Classic

ASU wrestling will fly to Bethlehem, PA this weekend to compete at Wranglemania and the Journeymen Collegiate Classic

By Henry Smardo | November 8, 2023

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Former ASU wrestler Zahid Valencia strives for Olympic success in Paris

Former ASU wrestler Zahid Valencia is one of the best at his craft. He plans to continue his dominance in matches worldwide this season and the Olympics this summer. 

By Henry Smardo | November 4, 2023

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No. 7 ranked ASU Wrestling wants to leave mark on Pac-12

With their last season in the Pac-12 ASU's wrestling squad hopes to win at all levels and stay consistent on the mats and with team building. 

By Henry Smardo | November 3, 2023

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'Always Improving:' The 'Cohltrain' Cohlton Schultz plans to bring more championships to Tempe

Redshirt junior wrestler Cohlton Schultz is looking to bring more hardware to Tempe, in both NCAA and Olympic action. 

By Henry Smardo | October 4, 2023

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Lady Devils gives women wrestlers at ASU a rare place to compete, connect

With minimal women's wrestling programs at a university level, the club offers a space for women to wrestle competitively and create relationships with others who share the same interest.

By Henry Smardo | September 20, 2023

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ASU throwing legend Turner Washington prepares for "once-in-a-lifetime" WWE tryout

Five-time NCAA champion Turner Washington's elite physical skills and magnetic personality has put higher-ups at the WWE on notice for a NIL deal and tryout.

By Alfred Smith III | July 13, 2023

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Olympic sports roundup: ASU wrestling upset No. 3 Missouri, volleyball splits final road trip

Here's the latest on ASU wrestling, volleyball, swim and dive, hockey and cross country.

By Walker Smith , Danny Stipanovich , Bennett Silvyn , Skylar Staples and Lauren Boykins | November 22, 2022

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Olympic sports roundup: Soccer breaks seven-game losing streak against UA with 3-2 win

Here's the latest on ASU swim, wrestling, volleyball, women's golf and soccer.

By Aayush Gupta , Bennett Silvyn , Skylar Staples , Alex Wakefield and Lauren Boykins | November 8, 2022

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Cohlton Schultz is ready to be 'the dude' for ASU wrestling

ASU redshirt sophomore Cohlton Schultz returns from Serbia after competing in the UWW Senior World Championships.

By Aayush Gupta | September 27, 2022

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