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Redshirt senior Requir van der Merwe started off the dual with a 13-5 major decision in favor of the Cardinal. On the day, Stanford handed CSU Bakersfield, winning 29-13 overall. (Photo: JOHN P. LOZANO/isiphotos.com)

Cardinal cruise in wrestling season opener

Jeremy Rubin
  •  
Jan. 25, 2021
Wrestling
(Photo: BOB DREBIN/isiphotos.com)

Family, determination and a dream: The Real Woods story

Tammer Bagdasarian
  •  
Dec. 13, 2020
Wrestling
The wrestling Pac-12 Championships were hosted at Maples Pavilion in 2020. They may have been the last for Stanford wrestling following the University's decision to discontinue the program. (Photo: JOHN P. LOZANO/isiphotos.com)

5 wrestlers enter transfer portal

Jeremy Rubin
  •  
Dec. 9, 2020
Sports
Among the alumni involved in 36 Sports Strong are Andrew Luck, Julie Foudy, Kawika Shoji and Cameron Miller (left to right above). (Graphic: CYBELE ZHANG/The Stanford Daily) (Photos: JOHN TODD, ROD SEARCEY, ROB ERICKSON, CASEY VALENTINE/isiphotos.com

Decorated alums speak out against Stanford’s intention to cut 11 sports

Cybele Zhang
  •  
Nov. 22, 2020
Wrestling
(Photo: John P. Lozano/ISI Photos)

Keep Stanford Wrestling raises $10 million in attempt to preserve varsity status

Tammer Bagdasarian
  •  
Nov. 15, 2020
Wrestling
Gabriel Townsell '20 (above) wrestles in a win over Columbia at Football Fan Fest before football's Big Game in Stanford Stadium. (Photo: JOHN P. LOZANO/isiphotos.com)

‘I Am Stanford’: Past, current wrestlers seek to continue conversation

Jeremy Rubin
  •  
Aug. 14, 2020
Sports
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Stanford concussion education announces partnership with USA Wrestling

Natasha Lal
  •  
July 14, 2020
Sports
Just four hours after the university's announcement, athletic director Bernard Muir took to Zoom to explain Stanford's controversial decision. According to Muir, Stanford Athletics is already in a multimillion dollar deficit, which was doubled by the COVID-19 pandemic. (PHOTO: Mike Rasay/isiphotos.com)

Bernard Muir defends cancellations in press conference

Daniel Martinez-Krams
  •  
July 8, 2020
Sports
Men's volleyball, who normally plays in Maples Pavilion (above), is one of 11 sports to be discontinued following the 2020-21 season. Many athletes now face a harsh reality: complete their Stanford degree or transfer. (PHOTO: David Gonzales/isiphotos.com)

Stanford to discontinue 11 varsity sports

Cybele Zhang and Jeremy Rubin
  •  
July 8, 2020
Wrestling
(PHOTO: JOHN P. LOZANO/isiphotos.com)

Wrestler Shane Griffith named Rookie of the Year

Sofia Scekic
  •  
May 30, 2020
Wrestling
COVID-19 halted NCAA sports earlier this month, cutting short redshirt freshman Shane Griffith's record-setting season. He has already brought home numerous honors and is currently a finalist for the prestigious Hodge Trophy — the Heisman of wrestling. (Photo: JOHN P. LOZANO/isiphotos.com)

Shane Griffith sets Stanford wrestling history

Cybele Zhang
  •  
March 28, 2020
Wrestling
Undefeated redshirt freshman Shane Griffith (above) the No. 14 Cardinal wrestling took down a pair of oppenents this weekend at Burnham Pavilion. Stanford's record now sits at 10-2 and 3-1 in Pac-12 play. (Photo: JOHN P. LOZANO/isiphotos.com)

No. 14 Wrestling tacks on two victories at home

Hussam Algallaf
  •  
Feb. 10, 2020
Wrestling
Redshirt freshman Shane Griffith’s (165 lbs) consistency has anchored the Cardinal this season. He came up with a key win against Cal Poly over the weekend and improved his career record to 20-0. (PHOTO: John Lozano/isiphotos.com)

Wrestling kicks open Pac-12 play with win over Cal Poly

Hussam Algallaf
  •  
Jan. 21, 2020
Wrestling
Redshirt freshman Shane Griffith (above) is the only undefeated Stanford wrestler. He currently holds a 17-0 record, eight wins short of breaking into the top-10 for freshman wins. (Photo: JOHN P. LOZANO / isiphoto.com)

Wrestling opens Pac-12 conference schedule at Cal Poly

Hussam Algallaf
  •  
Jan. 17, 2020
Sports
Redshirt junior Nathan Traxler (above) contributed to the Cardinal's upset win over No. 17 University of North Carolina by pinning his opponent in only 56 seconds (JOHN P. LOZANO/isiphotos.com).

Wrestling opens home schedule with upset victory

Hussam Algallaf and Alejandro Salinas
  •  
Nov. 19, 2019
Wrestling
Junior Gabriel Townsell (above) made the move of the year when he hoisted his ASU opponent in the air and then took him down with just six seconds left in the match. (HECTOR GARCIA-MOLINA/isiphotos.com)

Season Recap: Wrestling

Arman Kassam
  •  
June 6, 2019
Sports Features
Fifth-year senior Mason Pengilly (above) was a captain on last season’s wrestling team that won the program’s first ever Pac-12 team title. Pengilly was runner-up at the Pac-12 Championships, and he advanced to the Round of 12 at the NCAA Championships. (JOHN P. LOZANO/isiphotos.com)

Senior Spotlight: Mason Pengilly

James Hemker
  •  
May 14, 2019
Wrestling
Redshirt sophomore Nathan Traxler (above) concluded his season at 30-7, becoming the first Cardinal to reach 30 wins since the 2016-17 season. His career record is now 49-19. (JOHN P. LOZANO/isiphotos.com)

Wrestling brings home first Pac-12 Championship, falls short at NCAA Championships

Arman Kassam
  •  
April 1, 2019
Sports
Redshirt sophomore Requir van der Merwe (above) claimed the Pac-12 title in the 149 pound weight class, boosting the Cardinal to their first ever Pac-12 championship. (HECTOR GARCIA-MOLINA/isiphotos.com)

Wrestling wins first Pac-12 Championship in program history

Arman Kassam
  •  
March 13, 2019
Sports
Junior Gabriel Townsell (above) will make his third Pac-12 Tournament on Saturday. (HECTOR GARCIA-MOLINA/isiphotos.com)

Wrestling prepares for Pac-12 Tournament hosted by powerful Arizona State

Arman Kassam
  •  
March 8, 2019
The Stanford Daily

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