Wrestler Alcala defies childhood, collegiate adversity to shine at IU
Upon first glance, it may be easy to dismiss Ricky Alcala as no match for the tall, lean heavyweights he often faces. Opposing wrestlers, coaches and even fans often have.
Upon first glance, it may be easy to dismiss Ricky Alcala as no match for the tall, lean heavyweights he often faces. Opposing wrestlers, coaches and even fans often have.
The IU wrestling team lost 36-8 to No. 1 Penn State on Sunday at University Gym.
The IU wrestling team will host No. 1 Penn State this weekend at University Gym.
IU wrestlers fall to No. 5 Minnesota despite finishing the final matches strong
The IU wrestling team heads north to take on Minnesota.
IU fares well individually in Greensboro
The IU wrestling team is 6-0 this season in duals, but with the Big Ten opener against Northwestern on Wednesday fast approaching, the team is practicing harder than ever to keep up with its conference rivals.
Both wrestlers went 5-1 for the tournament to finish in third place in their respective weight classes and lead the Hoosiers to a 16th-place finish overall in the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational.
The IU wrestling team currently stands at 6-0 in duals but faces a major step up in competition this weekend. The Hoosiers travel to Las Vegas for the annual Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational in their final tune-up before Big Ten matches begin.
“Unless you have prepared yourself and deserve to emerge victorious, do not expect to be disappointed when you lose.” Those words line one side of the IU wrestling room and epitomize the mindset of its two hometown heroes.
After the 44-0 downing of Wabash to start the dual season, the IU wrestling team faced more challenging competition on Saturday but still emerged victorious against The Citadel and Columbia at the Disney Duals in Orlando, Fla.
For the fourth consecutive year, the IU wrestling team opened its dual season with a shutout of Wabash, winning Thursday’s meet, 44-0.
The IU wrestling team opens its dual season today at Wabash College. In many ways, the match will serve as primarily a warm-up for matches against Columbia and The Citadel in Orlando, Fla. this weekend as part of the Disney Duals.
Junior Matt Powless won the 197-pound Open division bracket and was one of five Hoosiers to reach the finals in their respective classes.
IU coach Duane Goldman said he believes his squad is ready for the season opener Saturday in East Lansing, Mich.
An overtime clash at heavyweight capped a number of close matches as the Hoosier wrestlers debuted to the public Wednesday in their annual intrasquad scrimmage.
An overtime clash at heavyweight capped a number of close matches as the Hoosier wrestlers debuted to the public Wednesday in their annual intrasquad scrimmage.
With the season rapidly approaching, many Hoosier wrestlers said they have high hopes of landing a spot in next spring’s NCAA tournament. First though, they must clinch a spot on their own team.
Angel Escobedo will go down as one of the greatest wrestlers in IU history. The senior wanted nothing more than to establish that with a second national title to cap off his IU career. Unfortunately for Escobedo, that was not in the cards at the NCAA Championships in Omaha, Neb., last weekend.
The IU wrestling team will come into the NCAA Championships on March 18 in Omaha, Neb. As the No. 1 seed at 125 pounds, senior Angel Escobedo will attempt to repeat his run that landed him a national title two years ago. With a record-breaking third Big Ten title and perfect 33-0 record under his belt, Escobedo is once again the favorite to win.