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WRESTLING

Garza completing another win during the 2024-25 season.

Right fit, Right place for AU wrestler

Brett Alberts, Reporter November 21, 2024

Finished 17-9 in 2023-24 and was an NCAA Division II national qualifier, First-Team All-Great Midwest Athletic Conference, winning the 2024 title at 165 pounds, earned Second-Team All-Great, Midwest honors...

The Eagles gear up to build off a strong 2022-23 campaign.

AU wrestling team feeling confident in 2023-2024 season

Alaina Kathrein, Reporter November 25, 2023

The Ashland University wrestling team has started their 2023-2024 season strong through the team's first three events After the team's most recent matchup at the University of Findlay, the Eagles have...

Great Midwest Athletic Conference announces new streaming platform

Great Midwest Athletic Conference announces new streaming platform

Cade Cracas, Digital Editor August 18, 2023

As the beginning of the 2023-24 Academic year approaches for Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) schools, the conference has announced that game coverage will solely exist on HUDL TV. The deal...

The Eagles continue to compete in the 2022-2023 season

Eagle wrestling sits No. 17 in the nation

Cade Cracas, Digital Editor December 27, 2022

The Ashland University wrestling team has undoubtedly had an exciting year up until the Jan. 6, 2023, National Duels date. With a roster that saw a complete overhaul in its incoming freshmen class,...

Eagle junior Gavin Weaver prepares for contest against No. 9 nationally ranked opponent.

Junior wrestler Gavin Weaver lands GMAC POTW honors

Cade Cracas, Digital Editor December 12, 2022

The Ashland University wrestling team has had continued individual success as the 2022-2023 season has begun. In their most recent duel meet against the No. 6 nationally ranked Pitt-Johnstown, the Eagles...

Eagles see early season success.

Eagle wresting continues to strive for greatness in 2022-2023 season

Olivia Pliske, Reporter November 25, 2022

So far this season, the Ashland Eagles Wrestling has competed in two matches. To open their season, they wrestled in the Ohio Intercollegiate Open.  At the Ohio Intercollegiate Open, the Eagles were...

AU wrestling brings in fresh athletes for new season

AU wrestling brings in fresh athletes for new season

Olivia Pliske, Reporter October 7, 2022

Ashland wrestling is back and better than ever to hopefully bring on another year of wins after taking home the Great Midwest Athletic Conference title in back-to-back seasons. This season the Eagles...

Wrestling team begins season on strong note

Nate Powalie, Sports Columnist November 19, 2021

The Ashland University Wrestling Team is back and ready to hit the mat in their second season in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). In their inaugural season in the GMAC last spring, the...

Wrestling champion returns to coach at AU

Wesley Seyfang October 8, 2021

The Ashland Wrestling team has added assistant coach Bret Romanzak to its coaching staff. Romanzak wrestled for five years with the Eagles. Throughout his time at Ashland University, he continued to...

Senior wrestler Tristan Weirich competing at a wrestling match.

Tristan Weirich always ready for a challenge

Sean Repuyan, Design Editor March 29, 2021

Tristen Weirich grips his opponent tightly. Sweat drips from his forehead as the two wrestlers struggle to gain their footing and get the upper hand.  Weirich stares back at the bleachers full of crowd...

The men’s wrestling team currently competes in the GMAC, while other AU sports will follow suit next year.

Wrestling team wins first G-MAC title for AU

Zoe Bogarty, Reporter February 5, 2021

Ushering in the spring semester, Ashland’s wrestling team participated in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference and brought home the GMAC title after ten months since their last competition because...

 Red-shirt senior Bret Romanzak is ranked No. 4 in the country at 174 pounds.

Four AU wrestlers ranked nationally in MWCA

Chante Rutherford, Reporter January 22, 2020

Ranked No. 8 in the nation from the National Wrestling Coaches Association at the start of the athletic school year, the Ashland University wrestling team has been powering through their matches and tournaments...

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