Wrestling

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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Combining passions: How Jesse Vasquez is promoting ASU wrestling through YouTube

Sophomore wrestler Jesse Vasquez posts to his YouTube channel showcasing his life as an ASU wrestler to promote the team and build his personal brand.

By Aayush Gupta | September 6, 2022

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Olympic Sports Roundup: ASU wrestling takes fourth overall in NCAA wrestling tournament

Wrestling finished fourth in the NCAA Championships, lacrosse lost its first Pac-12 game and Vanda Baska keeps dominating for water polo.

By Justin Spangenthal , Avianna Hoppes , Kathryn Field , Walker Smith , Nikash Nath , Aaron Schmidt and Remy Mastey | March 20, 2022

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Anthony Valencia, ASU wrestling ready for Pac-12 tournament

Six of the 10 No. 1 seeds in the Pac-12 wrestling championship are held by Sun Devils.

By Nikash Nath | March 3, 2022

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How ASU head coach Zeke Jones helped turn the wrestling program around

Ever since ASU wrestling's head coach Zeke Jones arrived at ASU in 2014, the program has been top tier, and he credits the people who got him there in the first place.

By Nikash Nath | February 24, 2022

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Olympic Sports Roundup: ASU golfer Ashley Menne finishes second at the Lamkin Invitational

This past week, sophomore Ashley Menne won second place at the Lamkin Invitational, lacrosse opened its 2022 season and wrestling had its last home meet of the year. 

By Kathryn Field , Aaron Schmidt and Ruby Arora | February 20, 2022

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Kyle Parco leads ASU wrestling in first year as a Sun Devil

When Fresno State University discontinued its wrestling program in 2020, redshirt freshman Kyle Parco had no choice but to transfer. Now, he is the No. 8 149-pound wrestler in the NCAA. 

By Nikash Nath | February 15, 2022

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Olympic sports roundup: Wrestling falls to Mizzou, 19-14 at home

This week, wrestling dropped a highly anticipated matchup against Mizzou, ending the team's five-game winning streak.

By Justin Spangenthal , Walker Smith , Nikash Nath and Remy Mastey | February 13, 2022

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Olympic sports roundup: ASU gymnastics has first win at home

This week, men's tennis got swept by Ohio State, water polo came back after a slow start to its season, men's and women's golf came out victorious, and wrestling swept both its opponents.

By Justin Spangenthal , Vinny Deangelis , Walker Smith , Nikash Nath , Aaron Schmidt , Remy Mastey and Danny Stipanovich | January 30, 2022

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With Pac-12 play ahead, ASU wrestling looks to return to early-season form

Despite a three-game skid, ASU wrestling is confident in its ability to turn a corner on the season.

By Nikash Nath | January 23, 2022

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ASU football legend Curley Culp dies at 75

The Arizona-born athlete played football and wresting at ASU before becoming a Hall of Fame nose tackle in the NFL.

By David Rodish | November 28, 2021

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No. 7 ASU wrestling defeats No. 17 Oklahoma in convincing fashion

The Sun Devils defeated the Sooners in dominating fashion at its first home meet of the season Friday night. 

By Aayush Gupta | November 20, 2021

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ASU wrestling takes home eight titles at Mountaineer Open

ASU wrestling looks to have another dominant showcase in its home opener against OU on Friday night.

By Aayush Gupta | November 17, 2021

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