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Redshirt senior 184-pound wrestler Jake Meredith (right) stands toe-to-toe against redshirt sophomore Kevin Radford during the Sun Devils’ Maroon and Gold Wrestle-Offs on Oct. 26. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU Wrestlers to duel CSU Bakersfield, rival Grand Canyon University

The Sun Devils have to travel only 20 miles to GCU for duals against the Antelopes and Pac-12 foe Cal-State Bakersfield Saturday afternoon.

By Danny Shapiro | November 15, 2012

ASU wrestling is primarily comprised of young-guns. Photo by Evan Triantafilidis.

Pitchfork Sports: Wrestling Youth

The ASU men’s wrestling team will begin their first season without its Jimmy V Award Winner, Anthony Robles, for the first time since the 2007 season. Robles will instead be on the sidelines as a volunteer coach and help with the rebuilding process of the team.

By Evan Triantafilidis | November 14, 2012

Wrestling finishes 3-1 in opening road trip at N.C.

The ASU wrestling team started off the 2012-2013 campaign on the right foot, winning duals over North Carolina, Campbell and The Citadel.

By Danny Shapiro | November 12, 2012

Wrestling slated to face four teams in first weekend

ASU travels to the Carolinas this weekend for duels against North Carolina, Bloomsburg, Campbell and The Citadel.

By Danny Shapiro | November 8, 2012

Veteran wrestlers hope to restore team’s legacy

The ASU wrestling team is in the process of continuing its elite status.

By Danny Shapiro | November 6, 2012

Freshman Ares Carpio struggles under redshirt sophomore Dalton Miller’s lock during the Maroon and Gold Wrestle-Offs last Friday. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU wrestling holds intrasquad Wrestle-Offs

In preparation for its season opener on Nov. 9, the ASU wrestling team held its annual Maroon and Gold Wrestle-Offs on Friday.

By Danny Shapiro | October 29, 2012

UFC fighter Velasquez visits ASU, speaks to wrestlers

Cain Velasquez visited his alma mater yesterday and spoke to the Sun Devils before their morning practice on Tuesday.

By Josh Nacion and Danny Shapiro | October 23, 2012

Robles introduces himself to a young fan during the signing of his book "Unstoppable" on Tuesday night at the Memorial Union. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Robles holds book signing at MU

Former ASU wrestler and national champion Anthony Robles visited the Tempe campus Memorial Union on Tuesday and held a book signing for his new autobiography.

By Mitch Terrell | October 9, 2012

Robles holds book signings, race to benefit wrestling

Only a year removed from the ASU wrestling team, Anthony Robles still wants to be present in the Sun Devil community.

By Josh Nacion | September 11, 2012

Jon Jones's refusal inexcusable, hurts UFC

For a rising star that’s consistently ranked amongst the pound-for-pound best, Jon Jones’s refusal to fight Chael Sonnen at UFC 151 is inexcusable.

By Josh Nacion | August 23, 2012

Fourteen current and former Sun Devils representing five countries in Olympics

There will be a total of 14 people with ties to ASU at the Olympic Games. The Sun Devils will be represented via five countries, one current athlete, nine former athletes and one coach.

By William Boor | July 8, 2012

Former Sun Devils shine in UFC 146

Cain Velasquez redeemed himself by defeating Antonio “Big Foot” Silva.

By Josh Nacion | May 27, 2012

Ryan Bader raises his arms in celebration after a victory. Bader is one of several Sun Devils to make a name for himself in the world of MMA. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Bader)

Sun Devils’ impact felt in MMA landscape

While the UFC is a relatively young professional sports league, ASU has already been well represented in the UFC’s expanding history, especially in recent years.

By Josh Nacion | April 16, 2012

Four Sun Devils to compete in national championships

Thanks in large part to a bruising regular season schedule, four Sun Devils will compete in the NCAA Championships beginning Thursday in St. Louis.

By Kyle Newman | March 14, 2012

Wrestling takes fourth in conference championship meet

With eight freshmen grappling in maroon and gold at the Pac-12 championships Sunday, the most of any team in the tournament, ASU earned a fourth-place finish in Boise, Idaho.

By Kyle Newman | February 27, 2012

Nathan Hoffer grapples with an opponent in a meet against Stanford on Feb. 5. Hoffer is one of eight freshman expected to make some noise in the Pac-12 tournament this weekend in Boise, Idaho. (Photo courtesy of Jeremy Hawkes)

Wrestling prepares for Pac-12 championships

Though the Sun Devils finished with a sub-.500 overall dual meet record, they aren’t lacking any confidence as they head into this weekend’s Pac-12 championships in Boise, Idaho.

By Kyle Newman | February 23, 2012

Redshirt freshman Kevin Radford pins an opponent in a Feb. 5 meet against Stanford. Radford has 16 wins this season and will be a key contributor in the Sun Devils’ return to prominence. (Photo courtesy of Jeremy Hawkes)

Radford finds home with ASU wrestling team

The redshirt freshman was raised in an Air Force family and is no stranger to moving around the globe. Radford lived in a number of locations as a kid, including Germany, Louisiana and Japan.

By Kyle Newman | February 14, 2012

Kevin Radford grapples with an opponent in a Feb. 5 meet against Stanford. Radford and the Sun Devils came away with a 22–15 victory. (Photo courtesy of Jeremy Hawkes)

Wrestling defeats Stanford in regular season finale

ASU gave the Wells Fargo Arena crowd a glimpse into just how dangerous it can be when it wrestles to its full potential. The Sun Devils defeated the Stanford Cardinal 22–15.

By Kyle Newman | February 6, 2012

Levi Cooper pins an opponent in a meet against Grand Canyon University on Nov. 13, 2011. Cooper and the Sun Devils will close out their season against Stanford before preparing for the Pac-12 championships. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Wrestling looks to finish regular season on high note

Redshirt junior Levi Cooper, who finished eighth at last year’s NCAA Championships in Philadelphia, has complete confidence in himself as ASU heads into its matchup with Stanford on Sunday.

By Kyle Newman | February 2, 2012

Levi Cooper takes down an opponent Nov. 15, 2011, in a match against Grand Canyon University. Cooper set his sights on winning a national championship after finishing eighth last season. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Wrestling snaps losing streak, Cooper eyes national title

The ASU wrestling team posted a 1–1 record on its road trip this weekend with Sunday’s victory against Cal State Bakersfield snapping an eight-match losing streak for the Sun Devils.

By Kyle Newman | January 30, 2012

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