After a three-week hiatus, Cal Poly Wrestling was back on the mat on Feb. 2, dominating Southern Illinois University Edwardsville for a 26-16 win. It was the first home meet for the Mustangs (4-6) since December, and the home crowd was in full effect, pushing the Mustangs to win all but three of their individual […]
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What to expect from Cal Poly Wrestling’s upcoming homestand
After being away from their home crowd for over a month, Cal Poly wrestling will open up a four-match homestand beginning this Sunday. With the Pac-12 Championships around the corner and the team nearing full health, the Mustangs (3-6) are gearing up for a crucial home stretch. After going 3-2 at the NWCA National Duals […]
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Three Mustangs go unbeaten in NWCA Division I National Dual Meet Championships
Cal Poly Wrestling sent 14 wrestlers to the University of Northern Iowa’s UNI-Dome to compete in the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division I National Dual Meet Championships on Jan. 10 and 11. It was the Mustangs’ first dual meet action since Dec. 19, when they took losses to Cal Baptist and Northwestern at home. After […]
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Cal Poly Wrestling falls to Cal Baptist, Northwestern at home
Cal Poly Wrestling was handled by California Baptist, 22-16, before also falling against Northwestern, 29-14, Thursday at Mott Athletics Center. The Mustangs (0-4) started hot against the Lancers (5-2, 2-0 Big 12) and Wildcats (2-1) thanks to 125-pound redshirt sophomore Koda Holeman. Still, they couldn’t get much going outside of that and redshirt junior heavyweight […]
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Cal Poly Wrestling earns Top 25 ranking after strong tournament finish
Fueled by a dominant team performance in the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational, Cal Poly Wrestling moved up to the number 22 ranked wrestling program in the country in the latest InterMat Tournament rankings. It marks the fifth straight year the team has been ranked in the top 25. The Mustangs have stood out from […]
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Cal Poly Wrestling competes in Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invite, Romney takes 133-pound title
Under the bright lights of Las Vegas, No. 12 ranked 133-pound redshirt sophomore Zeth Romney cashed in for Cal Poly wrestling. He captured the 133-pound title at the Cliff Keen Invitational, becoming the first Mustang in 15 years to win the weight class at the tournament. Romney led the team to a 13th-place finish in […]
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Cal Poly Wrestling captures team title, 3 individual titles at Roadrunner Open
After falling to No. 14 Stanford last weekend, Cal Poly wrestling used that loss as fuel to capture the team title at the Roadrunner Open on Sunday behind three individual champions. Although only a few of their starters wrestled, the Mustangs had an impressive day on the mats in Bakersfield. With 26 wrestlers competing, the […]
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Cal Poly Wrestling falls to No. 14 Stanford in outdoor dual on O’Neill Green
Just outside the Orfalea College of Business building, the smell of barbecue and the sound of hundreds of Cal Poly wrestling fans and alumni filled the air for their dual against No. 14 Stanford. The Mustangs (0-2) hosted the Cardinal (4-1) in the outdoor dual as part of their Alumni and Supporters Weekend, which has […]
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Cal Poly Wrestling dominated by No. 30 Indiana in season opener
Redshirt junior heavyweight Trevor Tinker capped off Cal Poly Wrestling’s season opener against No. 30 Indiana with a technical fall victory against another top-ranked opponent. Still, it wasn’t enough, as the Hoosiers (2-0) dominated the Mustangs (0-1) 31-11 on Sunday at Mott Athletics Center. Tinker came into the dual as FloWrestling’s No. 17 ranked heavyweight […]
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Cal Poly Wrestling releases 2024-25 schedule
Featuring duals across the nation in four months of action for the 2024-25 season, Cal Poly Wrestling’s schedule is the roadmap to a packed season. The Mustangs start the season away at the Menlo Open on Saturday, Nov. 2, but return the next day for the first of eight home duals this season. Cal Poly […]
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Mind over matter: How Cal Poly Wrestling’s mental performance coach sets them up for success
As Cal Poly wrestling was neck and neck in their match against Oregon State earlier this season, heavyweight Trevor Tinker was pacing back and forth behind the Mustang bench, anxiously waiting for his match.