AMES — Pat Downey’s pedigree speaks for itself.The Maryland native won two state titles, then set his sights on mile-high goals at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Throughout his on-the-mat journey, his aspirations have continued to rise. No...
The following is a news release from ISU Athletics Communications: CEDAR FALLS – When Dane Pestano stepped onto the mat for the final match of the evening, No. 16 Iowa State (9-5, 1-2 Big 12) trailed Northern Iowa (3-8, 2-4 MAC) 16-15. With his 8-2 dec. ove...
AMES — The ISU wrestling squad got back to its winning ways this past Sunday as it claimed a 25-12 victory over No. 21 Central Michigan. The Cyclones look to maintain positive momentum as they head West on US-20 to take on the Northern Iowa Panthers tonight at...
AMES — Iowa State heavyweight Quean Smith faced a multi-forked road as a youth in Greater Detroit. “I realized there were three options for me in Highland Park,” Smith said. “Make it out, end in prison or pass away. And those last two options weren...
AMES --- The No. 17 ISU wrestling squad returned to Hilton Coliseum after a month long hiatus to face the No. 21 Central Michigan Chippewas. Entering the matchup, the Cyclones had lost their previous three duals by a combined score of 89-30.How badly did Iowa State need ...
The following is a press release courtesy of Iowa State athletics communications. NORMAN, Okla. – The No. 16 Iowa State wrestling team (7-4, 1-1 Big 12) fell to No. 7 Oklahoma (9-2, 4-1 Big 12) 28-9 on Friday night. The Cyclones are now 1-1 in Big 12 Conference ac...
ISU coach Kevin Jackson thought heading into the dual against the Arizona State Sun Devils that the Iowa State Cyclones would split the matches, at worst, down the middle at five a piece. That did not happen as the Cyclones lost 23-18. Jackson and Iowa State can...
AMES — The Cyclones' usual starters set the stage for an upset of No. 5 Virginia Tech. Redshirt junior heavyweight Joe Scanlan sealed the surge — simply by staying off his back. “He knew what the team needed to win the dual,” ISU wrestling coach Kevin�...
The following is a news release courtesy ISU Athletics Communications:HAMPTON, Va. – The 2016 Virginia Duals title his heading to Ames, Iowa. The No. 18 Iowa State wrestling team (8-2, 1-0 Big 12) knocked off No. 5 Virginia Tech (7-2, 0-0 ACC) by a score o...
The ISU wrestling squad walked away from the Midland Championships in late December with a sixth place overall team finish and with four Cyclones earning spots on the podiums. And with that outing, it ended the first-half of the 2015-16 wrestling season for Io...
