Wrestling

Hoosiers pinned by Illini

By Kate Wickwire · Sunday, Jan. 29,2012 11:49 p.m.

It was another tough test for the Hoosiers on Sunday when they took to the mat against the No. 8 Fighting Illini in IU’s University Gymnasium. Despite its efforts, the team suffered a loss, 10-29.

Wrestlers stay at home against Fighting Illini

By Kate Wickwire · Friday, Jan. 27,2012 12:33 a.m.

The Hoosiers will wrestle at home for the second time in a row this season as they take on the Fighting Illini.

One last shot: Wrestler goes for NCAA title in final season

By Kate Wickwire · Thursday, Jan. 26,2012 12:14 a.m.

Senior Matt Powless has been wrestling since he was six years old. This year, Powless will put everything on the line one last time in hopes of winning an NCAA title.Powless started wrestling when he was in first grade with every intention of becoming a WWE star. “I was ready to be the next Stone Cold Steve Austin,” Powless said.It didn’t take long for him to realize that wrestling at school wasn’t the same as wrestling for the WWE.

Wrestlers lose to Nebraska by slim margin

By Kate Wickwire · Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 11:29 p.m.

The Hoosiers ultimately could not hang on as they were defeated 23-17. This is the team’s fourth consecutive loss of the season.

Wrestlers look to shoot down No. 8 Nebraska

By Kate Wickwire · Thursday, Jan. 19,2012 10:50 p.m.

Coming off of two losses against Michigan and Michigan State this past weekend, the Hoosiers are looking to break their losing streak.

Wrestlers lose twice as Powless hits milestone

By Kate Wickwire · Monday, Jan. 16,2012 10:16 p.m.

The IU wrestling team suffered two losses this weekend against Michigan and Michigan State. The Hoosiers ended Friday night with a score of 33-6 against the Wolverines in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Hoosiers travel north to meet conference rivals

By Kate Wickwire · Friday, Jan. 13,2012 12:18 a.m.

After coming off of a loss against Iowa last Friday, the team is looking to improve its team record to 8-2 while gaining more experience with highly ranked competitors.

Wrestlers fall as Powless rises on all-time wins list

By Kate Wickwire · Sunday, Jan. 8,2012 11:36 p.m.

The IU wrestling team suffered a defeat this past Friday at the hands of No. 2-ranked Iowa. Despite the 12-26 loss, the Hoosiers did gain some individual victories.

Powless, LeBlanc lead IU in Vegas tournament

By Kate Wickwire · Sunday, Dec. 4,2011 11:30 p.m.

Senior Matt Powless placed second at 197 pounds, and sophomore Ryan LeBlanc placed fifth at 174 pounds.

Senior Powless in search of 100th career win

By Kate Wickwire · Friday, Dec. 2,2011 12:15 a.m.

The IU wrestling team will compete Friday and Saturday in the 30th annual Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational.

IU sweeps Hoosier Duals, Powless improves to 10-0

By Kate Wickwire · Monday, Nov. 28,2011 12:33 a.m.

The IU wrestling team won all three rounds of the Hoosier Duals with a combined score of 80-34.

Despite Thanksgiving meals, Hoosiers prepare for Hoosier Duals

By Kate Wickwire · Sunday, Nov. 20,2011 10:04 p.m.

The IU wrestling team won all three of its matches, earning a score of 121-18 at the IU Quad meet on Nov. 18.

Team opens home season with dual meets

By Kate Wickwire · Friday, Nov. 18,2011 12:21 a.m.

The Hoosiers will wrestle at 5 p.m. Friday in the University Gym.

Walsh wins 149 pound bracket, 3 other Hoosiers place

By Kate Wickwire · Monday, Nov. 14,2011 12:07 a.m.

Redshirt freshman Tyler Walsh added his second tournament title to his IU career Saturday.

Hoosiers heading to second straight tournament in Michigan

By Kate Wickwire · Thursday, Nov. 10,2011 11:12 p.m.

The Hoosiers will compete this Saturday at the Michigan State Open in East Lansing, Mich.

Senior prepares for career in professional wrestling

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Thursday, Nov. 10,2011 12:32 a.m.

The IU senior was in the ring on Sept. 24 at the National Guard Armory against Austin Manix, a wrestler seemingly disliked among the Bloomington crowd at the Infinity Pro Wrestling event.

Senior Powless places 1st at 197 pounds in 1st event

By Kate Wickwire · Monday, Nov. 7,2011 12:06 a.m.

Ranked No. 4 nationally, returning All-American Matt Powless (197 pounds) placed first. Powless defeated Andrew Campolattano of Ohio State with a score of 5-2.

Wrestling team to open season with Eastern Michigan tournament

By Kate Wickwire · Friday, Nov. 4,2011 12:13 a.m.

The IU Wrestling team will embark on its first meet of the season in Ypsilanti, Mich., this Saturday to compete in the Eastern Michigan Open.

Wrestlers compete in intrasquad scrimmage

By Max McCombs · Thursday, Oct. 27,2011 10:39 p.m.

Twenty IU wrestlers competed in an intra-squad scrimmage at the University Gym.

Two Hoosiers reach All-American status

By Max McCombs · Monday, March 21,2011 12:19 a.m.

There are not a lot of similarities between the speedy offense-based wrestling of Matt Powless and the read-and-react style that Ricky Alcala employs. But Saturday evening in Philadelphia, both wrestlers shared something in common upon clinching All-American status: hugs.

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