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Roberta Liti tees off from the 5th tee box on Friday, April 8, 2016 during the 2016 Ping ASU Invitational at Karsten Golf Course in Tempe, Arizona.

Five ASU sports closest to bringing home a championship

Although considered by many a down year for ASU athletics, hope remains for five under-the-radar programs close to winning a championship.

By Anthony Totri | April 24, 2017

ASU's Zahid Valencia throws North Carolina's Ethan Ramos during the wrestling meet versus North Carolina in Tempe, Arizona on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. ASU won the meet 31-9, and Valencia won the match 2-1.

ASU wrestling finishes strong at 2017 NCAA Championships

A controversial semi-final match handed redshirt freshman Zahid Valencia his first loss of the season, but ASU wrestling took steps forward at the NCAA wrestling championships.

By Felipe Corral Jr. | March 18, 2017

ASU's Zahid Valencia looks towards his opponent during the wrestling meet versus North Carolina in Tempe, Arizona on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. ASU won the meet 31-9, and Zahid Valencia won 2-1.

ASU wrestling prepares to compete at the NCAA championships

ASU wrestling head coach Zeke Jones hopes his work with his young team pays off at the NCAA wrestling championships.

By Felipe Corral Jr. | March 15, 2017

An Olympic Village on campus is promising for the future of Sun Devil Athletics

Creating an Olympic training grounds would boost the success of ASU athletics.

By Alexandra Wolfe | March 1, 2017

ASU’s Tanner Hall takes down CSU wrestler in a wrestling match against CSU Bakersfield at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. ASU won overall 26-15.

ASU wrestling wins first Pac-12 Championship under Zeke Jones

ASU athletic director Ray Anderson and his administrators were in attendance to see the Sun Devils compete in the Pac-12 championships.

By Felipe Corral Jr. | February 27, 2017

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

ASU and Stanford wrestling headline the Pac-12 Championships this Sunday

The postseason has arrived as ASU travels to Stanford, CA in hope of winning its first Pac-12 Championship since 2006.

By Felipe Corral Jr. | February 23, 2017

ASU's only undefeated wrestler Zahid Valencia talks childhood, family and aspirations

The 19-year-old ASU redshirt freshman started wrestling at 2 years old and his love for the sport has yet to fade.

By Felipe Corral Jr. | February 15, 2017

ASU’s Josh Maruca takes down CSU wrestler in a wrestling match against CSU Bakersfield at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. ASU won overall 26-15.

ASU wrestling prevails over Boise State in final match of the season

Zahid Valencia was able to remain undefeated as the Sun Devils dominated from bonus point wins at Boise State.

By Felipe Corral Jr. | February 12, 2017

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

ASU redshirt freshman Josh Kramer (gray) keeps OSU wrestler Jose Rodriguez in a hold despite being in the air during the first match of a meet in the first match of the meet versus the second ranked Ohio State University Buckeyes in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016. The Sun Devils lost the meet 15-27, and Kramer lost his match 0-13.

ASU wrestling outperformed by top-five Ohio State in first home match

ASU wrestling was defeated by top-five Ohio State on Saturday in its first home competition of the season.

By Tyler Handlan | November 19, 2016

Tyler Sage (grey), ASU Freshman, ties up with ASU freshman Cory Crooks (red) at the Maroon and Gold intrasquad meet in Tempe, AZ on Oct. 29, 2016

ASU wrestling opens season with Maroon and Gold Intrasquad scrimmage

ASU wrestling showcased its talent ahead of the 2016-17 season with a M & G intrasquad meet at Wells Fargo Arena.

By Tyler Handlan | October 30, 2016

ASU's American Pankration club poses for a group photo with featured special guest coach, John Matthews, on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016.

Bleed, cry, sweat and bond with ASU's Pankration club

With intense training and a unique athleticism, pankration proves to be unlike other sports activities.

By Emma Sounart | September 21, 2016

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