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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

Sharing the Knowledge: After dominating the college stage and competing in the Beijing Olympics, ASU assistant coach Ben Askren (left) now puts his efforts into teaching young wrestlers on the ASU squad. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Diversely-talented Askren brings vast experience to ASU wrestling

ASU wrestling assistant coach Ben Askren has done it all. From wrestling to MMA and even disc golf, Askren has kept up an impressive record of success.

By Kyle Newman | November 30, 2010

QUICK JABS: Junior Te Edwards faces off with Cal State Fullerton sophomore Clayton Schulke during Saturday night's meet. ASU won six of nine matches against the Titans to earn its first Pac-10 win, 25-19. Edwards needed just two minutes and 30 seconds to pin Schulke. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

ASU wrestling beats CSFU for first Pac-10 win

The No. 20 ASU wrestling team won six out of 10 matches to claim its first conference win of the season against the Titans.

By Kyle Newman | November 28, 2010

Wrestling opens Pac-10 play with Cal State Fullerton

No. 20 ASU (2-1) will take on the unranked Titans (0-2, 0-2) hoping to redeem its first home showing, a blowout loss to Oklahoma.

By Kyle Newman | November 23, 2010

CAREER FIRSTS: Junior Eric Starks (174) looks for an opening against No. 6 Oklahoma sophomore Tyler Caldwell on Nov. 18 at Wells Fargo Arena. Starks lost 2-0 to Caldwell in the duel, but won his first collegiate individual title at the 2010 Fullerton Open on Saturday. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Wrestling earns big wins over weekend

The ASU wrestling team took home a handful of good wins at the Fullerton Open in California, but seniors Anthony Robles and Bubba Jenkins came up with the biggest wins of the weekend.

By Kyle Newman | November 22, 2010

SOONER SLAUGHTER: Senior Anthony Robles tries to bring down Oklahoma sophomore Jarrod Patterson during a match Thursday night. Robles won the match 16-1, but the Sun Devils lost the dual to the No. 8 Sooners as only Robles and fellow senior Bubba Jenkins won their matches. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Robles, Jenkins win, but wrestling routed by Oklahoma

The No. 18 ASU wrestling team lost several close matches and was defeated by No. 8 Oklahoma 32-7 on Thursday night in Wells Fargo Arena.

By Kyle Newman | November 18, 2010

BRIEF BREATHER: Redshirt senior Bubba Jenkins waits for a match during the Sun Devils Wrestle Offs Oct. 29. Jenkins and the Sun Devils host No. 8 Oklahoma on Thursday night before traveling to Fullerton, Calif., for a Saturday tournament. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Wrestling hosts Oklahoma in home opener

The ASU wrestling team has a busy weekend ahead, as they take on No. 8 Oklahoma at home on Thursday night before traveling to Fullerton, Calif., for a tournament Saturday.

By Kyle Newman | November 17, 2010

PIN PURSUIT: Redshirt sophomore Levi Cooper gets set for a match during Sun Devil Wrestle-Offs earlier this season. Over the weekend, the ASU wrestling squad won two duals, topping Grand Canyon and Embry-Riddle on Saturday. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Wrestling sweeps duals to open season 2-0

The No. 16 ASU wrestling team opened its season with a pair of victories on Saturday, defeating Grand Canyon and Embry-Riddle.

By Kyle Newman | November 14, 2010

VETERAN PRESENCE: Senior Anthony Robles prepares before the annual Sun Devil Wrestle-Offs on Oct. 29. Robles, who wrestles in the 125-pound weight class, said the ASU wrestling team has adapted well to a number of newcomers. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Wrestling opens year with two Arizona opponents

The ASU wrestling team gets its season started against both Grand Canyon in Phoenix, and Embry-Riddle in Prescott.

By Kyle Newman | November 11, 2010

TOP POSITION: Junior Jake Meredith grapples with freshman Kevin Radford during Friday's Wrestle-Offs. Meredith defeated Radford for the starting spot in the 184-pound weight class. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Wrestling sets starters after annual Wrestle-Offs

The second annual Sun Devil Wrestle-Offs ended with a 23-20 Gold victory over the Maroon team in front of a packed house at the Riches Wrestling Complex on Friday night.

By Kyle Newman | November 1, 2010

ASU alumnus Velasquez wins UFC title

Former ASU wrestler Cain Velasquez claimed the UFC heavyweight title with a first round TKO of Brock Lesnar on Saturday night.

By Nathan Meacham | October 24, 2010

ASU coach Shawn Charles directs his team during the 2010 NCAA Championships. (Photo Courtesy of ASU Media Relations)

Wrestling coach Shawn Charles anxious for second season

With a season under his belt, ASU wrestling coach Shawn Charles is looking forward to the Sun Devils' fall campaign.

By Nick Kosmider | July 11, 2010

Transfer hopes to aid resurgence on the mat

A transfer from Penn State, Bubba Jenkins, runner-up at the 2008 NCAA Championships, will spend his final collegiate season wrestling for ASU.

By Nick Kosmider | July 5, 2010

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