Pick of the litter: The story of a puppy, a Bulldog and Cal Poly’s freshman wrestling sensation

This true freshman has a chance to become wrestling’s top dog.

Wrestling notches first win of the season against Brown

“No one knows about us, but we’re starting to find our moves. Big points at the right time going into Pac-12’s.”

Wrestling pinned back by Purdue

Big Ten powerhouse Purdue downed the Mustangs 30-9.

Wrestling drops outdoor dual meet to No. 24 Oregon State, 22-12

The first-ever wrestling match held outdoors at Cal Poly ended in a tightly contested 22-12 loss to Pac-12 dual opponent Oregon State.

Wrestling takes on No. 24 Oregon State in UU Plaza

Cal Poly’s first ever outdoor wrestling meet will take place on Thursday at 3 p.m. when the Mustangs host No. 24 Oregon State in the University Union plaza.

Buckley takes the fight outside

In 2011, wrestling coach Brendan Buckley received a phone call from Cal Poly’s Athletics Director, Don Oberhelman.

Wrestling falls to Central Michigan in final dual

Jacob Lauing jacoblauing.md@gmail.com The Cal Poly Wrestling team’s regular season ended on a familiar note this weekend. The Mustangs (2-10, 0-6 Pac-12) suffered their sixth and seventh consecutive dual meet losses, falling to Arizona State, 38-3, on the road Friday,…

Devon Lotito trades suits for singlets

Jacob Lauing jacoblauing@mustangdaily.net On a college freshman, a three-piece suit and fedora stand out. It’s a unique fashion, a throwback to the 1920s Frank Sinatra era and a look that’s not exactly common amongst 19-year-olds. But for Devon Lotito, a…

Present, future collide as wrestling beats ASU

Boris Novachkov remembers his 3-2 loss in the national finals last year vividly; a dual meet against Arizona State in January wasn’t going to stop him from planning to avenge it. “Every time I go for a run, I see…

Smith shines in spotlight over weekend

The Mustang wrestling squad split two dual meets over the weekend, losing to American University then rebounding for a conference win over Boise State. Cal Poly wrestles Boise State to floor In a dual meet where every wrestler’s match had…