Tag: wrestling

Bison Wrestling Adds Daugherty – NDSU

Story Links FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State wrestling and head coach Obenson Blanc have announced the addition of transfer Tristan Daugherty to the 2024 signee class on Monday.   Daugherty will join the Bison from the University of Buffalo, where he spent the last four seasons at 125 pounds, totaling a… Continue reading Bison Wrestling Adds Daugherty – NDSU

NDSU Wrestling Announces 2024-25 Schedule

Story Links FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State wrestling head coach Obenson Blanc has announced the 2024-25 schedule for the Bison, which includes six homes duals along with the annual Bison Open.   The Bison are scheduled for 16 duals, beginning with the season opener at Virginia on November 1,… Continue reading NDSU Wrestling Announces 2024-25 Schedule

NDSU Wrestlers Headed to USA Wrestling World Team Trials

Story Links FARGO, N.D. – Four North Dakota State wrestlers will head to Omaha, Nebraska this weekend to compete in the 2024 USA Wrestling Senior World Team Trials.   Aiden Brenot, Kyle Burwick, Clay Radenz and Kody Tanimoto, who will be competing as part of the Bison Wrestling Club, are all set… Continue reading NDSU Wrestlers Headed to USA Wrestling World Team Trials

Hall of Fame Wrestling Coach Bucky Maughan Passes Away

Story Links FARGO, N.D. – National Wrestling Hall of Fame Coach Arthur “Bucky” Maughan, who led the North Dakota State University wrestling program for 47 seasons from 1964 to 2011, passed away Tuesday night at the age of 83.   Maughan’s Bison teams won four NCAA Division II national championships in 1988,… Continue reading Hall of Fame Wrestling Coach Bucky Maughan Passes Away

NDSU Wrestling Falls at Virginia to Open Season

Story Links CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – North Dakota State wrestling fell to the University of Virginia 31-6 Friday evening in the season opener held at the Virginia Aquatics & Fitness Center.   Aidan Brenot and No. 31 Max Petersen picked up the victories for NDSU. Brenot recorded an upset of No. 25… Continue reading NDSU Wrestling Falls at Virginia to Open Season

Magayna, Brenot Highlight 14 Placing Finishes for NDSU Wrestling

Story Links SALEM, Va./JAMESTOWN, N.D. – North Dakota State wrestling recorded 14 placing finishes across two tournaments at the Southeast Open and the Jimmie Open.   Max Magayna was one of four champions on the day for the Bison, claiming the 174-pound title in the Freshman/Sophomore Division of the Southeast Open hosted… Continue reading Magayna, Brenot Highlight 14 Placing Finishes for NDSU Wrestling

NDSU Wrestling Opens Home Schedule with Oregon State, Bison Open

Story Links FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State wrestling will open up the home schedule this week, as the Bison welcome in Oregon State for a dual Friday, November 8, at the Scheels Center at 7 p.m. NDSU will then host several programs for the 53rd annual Bison Open wrestling… Continue reading NDSU Wrestling Opens Home Schedule with Oregon State, Bison Open

NDSU Wrestling Falls to Oregon State

Story Links FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State wrestling dropped its home opener against Oregon State Friday night, falling 35-6 to the Beavers at the Scheels Center.   Gavin Drexler, ranked #32 in the country, started off the dual with a win for the Bison, defeating Victor Jacinto at 149 pounds. Drexler… Continue reading NDSU Wrestling Falls to Oregon State

Wrestling Icon Kevin Sullivan, “The Taskmaster,” Dies at 74

Kevin Sullivan

Kevin Sullivan, the legendary professional wrestler known as “The Taskmaster” and “The Prince of Darkness,” has passed away at the age of 74. Sullivan was a towering figure in the world of wrestling, particularly during his time with World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he became infamous for his dark and sinister persona. His influence on… Continue reading Wrestling Icon Kevin Sullivan, “The Taskmaster,” Dies at 74

Wrestling Legend Sika Anoa’i Passes Away at 79

Sika Anoa’i

Sika Anoa’i, WWE Hall of Famer and the father of WWE superstar Roman Reigns, has died at the age of 79. Sika, best known as one half of the legendary tag team the Wild Samoans, passed away peacefully on June 25th. Sika’s wrestling career spanned decades, during which he became a beloved figure in the… Continue reading Wrestling Legend Sika Anoa’i Passes Away at 79