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Robles named assistant coach

Head coach Shawn Charles announced yesterday Anthony Robles would serve as a volunteer coach.

By Josh Nacion | August 31, 2011

Robles to receive Jimmy V award

The honor is given for perseverance, and Robles is the fifth recipient of the award.

By Elijah Grasser | July 4, 2011

Wrestling sweeps Pac-10 awards

After a surprising performance at the NCAA Championships, the ASU wrestling team has swept the three major Pac-10 awards.

By Nathan Meacham | April 10, 2011

Ultimate Fighter: ASU senior and NCAA National Champion Bubba Jenkins stands on the mat after a victory over Cal State Fullerton on Nov. 27. Jenkins plans to coach at ASU after graduating, and then pursuing a career in MMA. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Postseason flourish puts wrestling back on national map

The Sun Devils qualified six wrestlers for the NCAA Championships, brought home three All-Americans, two individual champions and a sixth-place team finish that surprised everyone but ASU.

By Kyle Newman | March 28, 2011

Sun Devil athletics on the rise

It’s time for student pride to be shoved down the throats of tuition-payers.

By Nick Ruland | March 21, 2011

National Champions: ASU seniors Anthony Robles (bottom left) and Bubba Jenkins (bottom right) pose with the other eight NCAA title winners on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Wesley Herrera )

Robles, Jenkins claim national titles

After a long, tough road for the ASU wrestling team this season, the Sun Devils finished with accolades as senior captains Anthony Robles and Bubba Jenkins both left Philadelphia with national titles.

By Kyle Newman | March 19, 2011

Robles, Meredith claim Pac-10 titles, ASU finishes third

Undefeated Robles continued to impose his will on the opposition, winning 18-0, 14-1 and 15-4 en route to the title.

By Kyle Newman | February 27, 2011

Senior Anthony Robles and sophomore Michael Hawkins take a breather during practice on Tuesday. Robles has his sights firmly set on winning the Pac-10 Championship after going undefeated during the regular season. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Wrestling has something to prove at Pac-10s

The ASU wrestling squad travels to Corvallis, Ore., this Sunday confident that its poor regular season record is not indicative of its true talent.

By Kyle Newman | February 23, 2011

Out of nowhere: ASU redshirt sophomore Levi Cooper takes on a teammate before the start of the regular season in October. Cooper has been impressive in Maroon and Gold after walking on at the start of the year. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Long road led heavyweight to ASU, success

Nimble journeyman Levi Cooper isn't your average heavyweight.

By Kyle Newman | February 21, 2011

Wrestling closes regular season with 9 straight losses

ASU lost to No. 21 Oregon State 33-11 on Thursday night in Corvallis before suffering a 28-11 defeat at Stanford on Sunday.

By Kyle Newman | February 14, 2011

Finishing Strong: ASU senior Anthony Robles rides Cal Poly’s Britain Longmire during Robles’ 16-0 technical fall victory on Jan 30. The Sun Devils head up to face No. 21 Oregon State and Stanford this weekend to close out the regular season. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Wrestling heads north for regular season finale

Top-ranked senior Anthony Robles will lead the ASU wrestling team on another tough road trip this weekend as the Sun Devils travel to Oregon State and Stanford.

By Kyle Newman | February 10, 2011

SHUT DOWN: Junior Jake Meredith works over Cal Poly junior Kelan Bragg during the Sun Devils’ 40-11 loss on Jan. 30. ASU dropped another two matches against No. 14 Nebraska and No. 15 Iowa State over the weekend. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Robles remains perfect, wrestling loses twice

Top-ranked senior Anthony Robles ran his undefeated mark to 26-0 with two victories by technical fall this past weekend in what was a tough road trip overall for the ASU wrestling team.

By Kyle Newman | February 7, 2011

Wrestling starts first road duals in Midwest

ASU wrestling’s first away duals of the season come against two top 15 teams.

By Kyle Newman | February 3, 2011

Undefeated: ASU senior Anthony Robles tilts Cal Poly redshirt freshman Britain Longmire during Robles’ 15-0 technical fall victory. The win improved Robles’ record to 24-0, but the Sun Devils ultimately fell to the Mustangs, 40-11. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Wrestling routed by Cal Poly on Senior Day

Redshirt senior Anthony Robles was the star of ASU’s Senior Day. But he was only one of the few bright spots for the Sun Devil wrestling squad, who suffered a 40-11 blowout at the hands of No. 22 Cal Poly Sunday afternoon.

By Kyle Newman | January 30, 2011

Injuries threaten wrestling’s upset bid against Cal Poly

Special Olympics Arizona and several UFC fighters will be on hand at Senior Day as the ASU wrestling team takes on No. 22 Cal Poly Sunday afternoon.

By Kyle Newman | January 27, 2011

Two forfeits cost wrestling at home

Two forfeits at 157 and 174 pounds cost the ASU wrestling team a crucial 12 points in a 10-point loss to Cal State Baskersfield on Friday night, with a final score of 27-17.

By Kyle Newman | January 23, 2011

Wrestling faces early deficit with injuries in two weight classes

ASU will play host to CS Bakersfield in a Pac-10 showdown inside Wells Fargo Arena on Friday night, one of the Sun Devils’ two remaining home duals.

By Kyle Newman | January 19, 2011

Teaching time: ASU coach Shawn Charles talks strategy with junior Jake Meredith during a dual earlier this season. The wrestling team competed in four matches on Saturday, losing three of them. Photo by Aaron Lavinsky.

Wrestling drops 3 of 4 duals in Texas

The Sun Devils struggled after winning their first dual on Saturday, losing three straight matches, two by three points or less.

By Kyle Newman | January 17, 2011

DOUBLE WIN: Senior Anthony Robles, ranked No. 3 in the nation in the 125-pound weight class, won the individual crown at the Cliff Keen/Las Vegas Invitational and took home the Most Outstanding Wrestler award. ASU placed 12th overall in the tournament. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Robles wins individual title at Las Vegas Invite

Redshirt senior Anthony Robles took home the individual crown at 125 pounds to lead the ASU wrestling team at the Cliff Keen/Las Vegas Invitational over the weekend.

By Kyle Newman | December 5, 2010

WRAP UP: Redshirt senior Anthony Robles wraps up Cal State Fullerton senior Andre Gonzalez during ASU's 25-19 victory over the Titans on Nov. 27. Robles, the No. 3 ranked wrestler at 125 pounds, will compete with his teammates against the nations top teams at the Las Vegas Invitational this weekend. (Photo by Aaron Lavinksy)

Six top-10 teams await Wrestling at Vegas Invite

The ASU wrestling team will head to Las Vegas for the Cliff Keen/Las Vegas Invitational, where the Sun Devils will face off against top competition from around the nation.

By Kyle Newman | December 2, 2010

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