News - The Arizona State Press

ASU wrestling spoils Cal Poly homecoming

A Cal Poly championship reunion was disrupted by the visiting Sun Devil wrestling team, victorious in the first segment of their West Coast road trip.

By Stefan Modrich | February 15, 2014

ASU wrestling wraps up homestand, heads back to practice mat

ASU wrestling is finished at Wells Fargo for 2013-14, but the Sun Devils will hit the road Friday for their last two Pac-12 matches until the conference championships.

By Stefan Modrich | February 13, 2014

ASU wrestling coach Shawn Charles points out holes in ranking system

The Sun Devils face their first road test of the new year, but the team must deal with a problem that might not be solved on the wrestling mat.

By Stefan Modrich | February 13, 2014

ASU wrestling upsets No. 22 OSU on Senior Night

ASU wrestling sent its seniors out on a high note, defeating No. 22 Oregon State on Senior Night at Wells Fargo Arena.

By Stefan Modrich | February 9, 2014

Stanford wrestling uses technique, timing in win over ASU

Stanford won in a doubleheader against GCU and ASU, carried by its four ranked wrestlers in a 22-10 win.

By Stefan Modrich | February 3, 2014

ASU wrestling comes up short against No. 18 Iowa State

Despite impressive displays from redshirt junior Joel Smith and sophomore Ares Carpio, the brawn of the Iowa State middle and heavyweights proved to be too much for ASU Saturday night.

| February 2, 2014

ASU wrestling focused on fundamentals, ready for Iowa State

The newly focused and determined ASU wrestling team is sticking to the basics looking ahead to their match against the No. 18 Iowa State Cyclones Saturday.

| January 30, 2014

ASU wrestling team preps for Iowa State, emphasizes more discipline

Coach Shawn Charles and assistant coach Lee Pritts have instilled a sense of grit and toughness and an expectation of success into this year's team, and the hard work is paying off.

By Stefan Modrich | January 29, 2014

Meet ASU wrestling sophomore Ray Waters

A one-on-one with ASU's 174-pound pin-machine, freshman Ray Waters.

By Stefan Modrich | January 28, 2014

In a match against Boise State on Friday, Jan. 24, Preston McClamon attempts to wrangle his rival to the floor. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

ASU wrestling defeats Boise State behind strong performance from heavyweights

ASU got out onto a roll, and then relied on its heavyweight wrestlers to hold off Boise State, 21-15.

| January 24, 2014

In a match against Utah Valley University on Saturday, Jan. 18, ASU's Joel Smith grapples with his opponent to gain the upper hand. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

ASU wrestling looks to avenge last season's loss to Boise State in Pac-12 opener

Besides avenging last year's drubbing, there's a lot more at stake for the Sun Devils as they face their Pac-12 rival Boise State at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday night.

By Stefan Modrich | January 22, 2014

ASU wrestling beats Utah Valley, slips up in second match of home opener

The Sun Devils avenged last year's loss to Utah Valley Saturday afternoon but dropped the upper half of the dual to Northern Colorado.

By Stefan Modrich | January 18, 2014

ASU wrestling takes seventh at VA Duals

Despite inconsistent performances throughout the tournament, ASU managed its second top-eight finish at the Virginia Duals since 1987.

By Stefan Modrich | January 14, 2014

Ray Anderson, ASU's new athletic director, is introduced by President Michael Crow at a press conference on Thursday, Jan. 9. Both said they see the transition as a new opportunity as well as a new destination for Anderson's career. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

Update: Ray Anderson confirmed as ASU athletic director

Various media outlets have reported former NFL Executive Vice President of Football Operations Ray Anderson will be named ASU athletic director

By Evan Webeck | January 8, 2014

Red shirt junior Kyle Colling (right) wrestles with Daniel Gusev (left) during a practice event at the beginning of the season.

Kyle Colling, ASU wrestling dominate weekend

Kyle Colling swept the weekend for ASU wrestling to remain undefeated on the season.

| November 25, 2013

Junior Tyree Owens and sophomore Ares Carpio wrestle during a practice match at the Sun Devil Fitness Center in Tempe. The ASU wrestling team started the season off 2-1 and now heads to Pennsylvania on Friday to wrestle against Bloomsburg. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

ASU wrestling prepared to upset Bloomsburg University after starting season 2-1

The Sun Devil wrestling season is underway, and after a 2-1 record to start the season, ASU heads to Pennsylvania for some pivotal early-season matchups.

| November 20, 2013

Pro UFC fighter Ryan Bader embraces ASU roots

On the heels of starting the 2013-14 season, the ASU wrestling program is benefiting from the support of pro UFC fighters and a coach with a plan.

| November 14, 2013

Sophomore Preston McCalmon and redshirt junior Nathan Hoffer wrestle at ASU's first Wrestle Off. Guest coaches CB "The Doberman" Dollaway and Ryan "Darth" Bader were also in attendence for the event. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

UFC vets act as honorary coaches at ASU wrestling scrimmage

ASU alumni and UFC fighters C.B. Dollaway and Ryan Bader served as honorary coaches in the ASU wrestling team's maroon and gold scrimmage.

| October 24, 2013

Devil Dish: Don't leave fights up to the judges

The Jones vs. Gustafsson and Mayweather vs. Alvarez fights the past two weekends were key examples of why fighters should hunt for knockouts instead of riding matches to decision.

By Josh Nacion | September 25, 2013

Former ASU wrestler Velasquez defends title at UFC 160

Cain Velasquez, a two-time All-American wrestler at ASU, flattened Silva to earn his second career technical knockout over the Brazilian and his first successful UFC heavyweight title defense.

| May 25, 2013

Wrestling

Notice