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The Student News Site of Ashland University

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The Student News Site of Ashland University

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Eagle wrestler Daniel Beemer caps off his final collegiate season. He finished with 104 college wins in his career. (Retrieved with permission from Ashland University Athletics)

AU wrestling caps off 2023-24 campaign with finishes at NCAA championships

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor March 19, 2024

PARK CITY, Kan. - It takes just one off day for an entire season to come to a close. For the Ashland University wrestling team, all five of their athletes were knocked out of the 2023-24 NCAA Division...

The Eagles continue to compete in the 2022-2023 season

Eagle wrestling sits No. 17 in the nation

Cade Cracas, Sports & 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, Sports & 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...

Ashland’s ultimate balancing act

Chris Bils April 24, 2014

Ashland University junior wrestler Kurt Schaefer is lying face-down on the practice mat, and holding him there is junior All-American 197-pounder Joe Brandt. Schaefer is a good wrestler in his own right...

Eagles send four to Nationals

By Kate Lentz March 7, 2013

The 2013 NCAA Division II Wrestling Super Region 2 tournament was held at Ashland University’s Kates Gymnasium Feb. 23 and 24. In the toughest super region in the country, the Eagles had their work cut...

Wrestlers set to host Super Regional

By Kate Lentz February 21, 2013

Last Tuesday, the Ashland wrestling team ended its regular season with a 21-19 win over West Liberty. The interesting thing about this match was that only one varsity starter wrestled. The rest were back-ups....

Eagles close regular season with a win

By Bryan Kidd February 24, 2011

The Eagles ended their season Feb. 15 at West Liberty with a 22-15 victory over the Hilltoppers. The Eagles final record is 15-2-1, which is the best winning percentage for the program since 1984. Fifteen...

Heidelberg shouts uncle

By Nick Zavarella February 10, 2011

The Ashland University wrestling team won their final home match against Heidelberg this season in impressive fashion. Ashland is 12-2-1 on the season including 5-0-1 in the last six. The Ashland men got...

Stepping out – AU wrestlers stop Findlay, 19-15

AU Info February 3, 2011

   Ashland University Head Wrestling Coach Tim Dernlan is a small man who takes choppy steps.    For the past week, however, he had been insisting that his team had a golden opportunity to take...

Improving Eagles go 1-1 at Wendy’s classic duals

By AU Sports Info January 20, 2011

Another weekend, another breakthrough. That's life these days for the Ashland University wrestling team and no one connected with the program - coaches or wrestlers - can find much fault with this pattern....

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