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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

At UFC 160, heavyweights won't steal the show

Which would you prefer to watch? Heavyweights fighting opponents that they are decidedly better than, or a pair of lightweight and light heavyweight sluggers in matchups that, stylistically, make for great fights?

| May 21, 2013

Devil Dish: Dake is the best in college wrestling history

Dake is not just the first wrestler to win four NCAA titles. He is the first to win them in four separate weight classes: 141, 149, 157 and finally 165 pounds.

| March 28, 2013

Q&A: Cain Velasquez on UFC title defense, bond with ASU

Cain Velasquez sat down with The State Press to discuss his upcoming title defense against Antonio Silva, how he draws support from ASU and his current relationship with the wrestling team.

| March 27, 2013

On Jan. 27 ASU’s Sun Devils played Oklahoma State’s Cowboys at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. ASU sophomore Kevin Radford played against Oklahoma State’s senior Chris Chionuma. (Photo by Ana Ramirez)

4 ASU wrestlers head to NCAA championships

Kevin Radford, Blake Stauffer, Jake Meredith and Levi Cooper head to Des Moines, Iowa for the 2013 NCAA wrestling championships starting Thursday.

| March 20, 2013

ASU wrestling takes 3rd place at Pac-12 championships

After tying for fifth in 2004, the Sun Devils were narrowly able to hang onto third place on Saturday.

By Evan Webeck | March 3, 2013

Redshirt sophomore Dalton Miller faces off against Cal Poly sophomore Brittain Longmire during the Sun Devils' win over the Broncos as the ASU Polytechnic Campus on Feb. 15. (Photos courtesy of Arianna Grainey)

ASU wrestlers blow out Cal Poly on Senior Night

ASU broke down the Cal Poly Broncos 38-3 Friday on Senior Night.

| February 15, 2013

On Jan. 27 ASU’s Sun Devils played Oklahoma State’s Cowboys at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. ASU sophomore Joel Smith played against Oklahoma State’s freshman Alex Dieringer. (Photo by Ana Ramirez)

ASU wrestlers to compete in 1st athletic event at Poly Campus

The Sun Devils travel slightly southeast to the Polytechnic campus for their regular season finale against Cal Poly, Friday.

By Danny Shapiro | February 14, 2013

Devil Dish: Keep wrestling in the Olympics

The International Olympic Committee voted Monday to not include Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling for 2020.

By Josh Nacion | February 12, 2013

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