NASA astronaut Victor Glover, a 1999 Cal Poly Wrestling alum, recently piloted the Artemis II mission around the Moon, inspiring his former teammates and coaches with his success and humility.
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Pac-12 Wrestling Conference adds five schools, setting up a packed 2026-27 field
Starting next year, the previously four-team Pac-12 Wrestling conference will now be expanding to nine schools, according to an announcement made Wednesday, April 1 by the Pac-12.
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Cal Poly Wrestling wins three individual Pac-12 Championships, sends four to the NCAA Tournament
Hosting its first conference championships in 21 years, Cal Poly walked away with not only three Pac-12 champions, but four spots guaranteed for the NCAA tournament.
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Preliminary takeaways: Who stood out as Cal Poly sends five wrestlers to Pac-12 title matches
Of the 10 total competitors sent out by Cal Poly Wrestling, five Mustangs won their preliminary matches and are moving forward to wrestle in the title match within their respective weights of the Pac-12 Championships at Mott Athletics Center.
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Trevor Tinker’s return to the mat was more than we could have asked for
Less than three months after tearing his labrum during the Ken Kraft Midlands Championships, heavyweight wrestler Trevor Tinker was doing the impossible; wrestling after waiting less than half the time typically recommended after sustaining such an injury.
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Pac-12 Wrestling Championships Explainer: Everything you need to know about the conference tournament
Here’s everything you need to know about the tournament, along with some explanations on wrestling rules and scoring.
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Pac-12 Wrestling Championships: Can Cal Poly contend for the title despite key departures from 2025?
For the first time in 21 years, Cal Poly Wrestling will compete in San Luis Obispo in the Pac-12 Championships, which will be held at the Mott Athletics Center this Friday.
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How Cal Poly Wrestling used a ‘Next Man Up’ mentality to find success in a tumultuous season
In a season marred by uncertainty, the Mustangs were able to maintain stability through the establishment of a “next man up” mentality.
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How Cal Poly Wrestling pushes through injuries as conference championships loom
Nearly three-quarters of the way through the regular season, Cal Poly wrestling’s rotation looks different from what it did on opening day. Zeth Romney and Trevor Tinker – two of Cal Poly’s five nationally ranked wrestlers at their weights – have been absent from the lineup since mid-to-late December. Wrestling head coach Jon Sioredas kept […]
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A fresh start: Behind Ceasar Garza’s transfer to Cal Poly Wrestling
After three seasons of wrestling at Michigan State, Ceasar Garza was in need of a fresh start. He accumulated a 38-34 overall record as a Spartan and competed in the Big Ten Championships twice, but there were moments in his final year where Garza felt lost. “I was pretty unhappy with the culture and how […]
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Cal Poly Wrestling opens new year with win over Duke in home dual
Coming off a strong performance at the Ken Kraft Midlands Championships, the Mustangs continued their winning ways and triumphed over Duke University 28-16