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ASU’s Josh Shields squares off against CSU Bakersfield wrestler at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. ASU won overall 26-15.

ASU wrestling defeats CSU Bakersfield in final home match

The Sun Devils closed their home season on a high note, as they travel to Boise State to close out the regular season on Sunday.

By Felipe Corral Jr. | February 9, 2017

ASU's Josh Maruca takes the leg of North Carolina wrestler, Troy Heilmann, in an attempt at a take down during the wrestling meet versus North Carolina in Tempe, Arizona on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. ASU won the meet 31-9.

ASU wrestling wraps up season, facing CSU Bakersfield and Boise State

The Sun Devils have five wrestlers dominating their conference divisions with the Pac-12 Championships just weeks away.

By Felipe Corral Jr. | February 9, 2017

ASU's Nikko Villarreal takes the leg of North Carolina wrestler, Joey Ward, in an attempt at a take down during the wrestling meet versus North Carolina in Tempe, Arizona on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. ASU won the meet 31-9.

ASU wrestling back on win column with triumph over Oregon State

The Sun Devils won seven individual matches to beat the Beavers on the road and improve to 8-4 on the season.

By Felipe Corral Jr. | February 5, 2017

ASU's wrestling head coach Zeke Jones during the wrestling meet versus number 13 University of Illinois Fighting Illini in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. ASU lost the meet overall 26-9. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU wrestling's head coach uses 25-year history with sport to inspire team

ASU head coach Zeke Jones continuously finds ways to channel his competitive approach to wrestling.

By Felipe Corral Jr. | February 2, 2017

ASU's Jacen Petersen (184) gets driven towards the mat by Illinois' number twelve Emery Parker during the wrestling meet versus number 13 University of Illinois Fighting Illini in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. ASU lost the meet overall 26-9. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU wrestling falls to Illinois at home, woes versus ranked opponents continue

ASU No. 9 redshirt freshman Anthony Valencia unable to maintain win streak as he and ASU suffer loss to No. 13 Illinois at home.

By Felipe Corral Jr. | January 29, 2017

Redshirt Freshman Anthony Valencia at the ASU Verses Ohio Wrestling meet in Tempe, Arizona, on November 19, 2016.

No. 14 ASU wrestling hosts No. 13 Illinois, Anthony Valencia still thriving

After a tough loss on the road, the Sun Devils look to rebound against Illinois at home. Redshirt freshman Anthony Valencia is on a seven-match winning streak and looks to stay consistent Sunday.

By Felipe Corral Jr. | January 26, 2017

ASU's Ted Rico takes control over North Carolina's Nicholas Lirette during the wrestling meet versus North Carolina in Tempe, Arizona on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. ASU won the meet 31-9, and Rico won 5-4.

No. 14 ASU wrestling continues to dominate, UFC star Cain Velasquez recognized

ASU wrestling alumni and MMA fighters were in attendance as the Sun Devils overtook the Tar Heels

By Felipe Corral Jr. | January 21, 2017

The head coach of ASU's wrestling team, Zeke Jones, welcomes fans to the Maroon and Gold Intersquad Meet at Wells Fargo Arena on Oct. 29, 2016.

ASU wrestling has streak of historic performances at mid-season events

In less than a month, ASU wrestling set historic marks at three key events: Midlands Championships in Illinois, a match at Iowa State, and the Virginia Duals.

By Felipe Corral Jr. | January 18, 2017

Josh Shields, left, and Josh Maruca are both redshirt freshmen on the ASU wrestling team. Portraits taken in Tempe, Arizona, on Nov. 19, 2016.

New location, same intensity for ASU wrestlers Shields and Maruca

After competing on the same high school team in western Pennsylvania, ASU wrestling redshirt freshman Josh Maruca and Josh Shields have both made the 2,000-mile trip to the desert.

By Tyler Handlan | November 30, 2016