msuspartans.com —  The Michigan State wrestling team fell to No. 4 Penn State, 36-6, Sunday afternoon at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. Over 3,000 spectators took in the dual that served as a feature event for the Spartan Country youth tournament in an attempt to bridge collegiate and youth wrestling in the same setting. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  Michigan State wrestling picked up its first conference win of the season, defeating Indiana, 21-20, at Jenison Field House Sunday afternoon. Michigan State led 20-16 heading into the final match at 141 pounds between Andrew Ermatinger and Matt Ortega of Indiana.

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mmafighting.com —  Rashad Evans out-slugged Phil Davis for 25 minutes to win a unanimous decision in the main event of Saturday night's UFC on Fox 2 show. read more »
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statenews.com —  When it came down to it, MSU wrestling’s 24-13 dual loss to No. 6 Ohio State wasn’t because the Spartans were unprepared, or overmatched, or even just having a bad day. Instead, the dual was lost all in about a three-minute time frame sparked by what head coach Tom Minkel called a “breakdown in discipline.” read more »
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msuspartans.com —  The Spartan wrestling team plays host to No. 4 Penn State on Sunday, Jan. 8, at 2 p.m. at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek, Mich. The dual serves as a cornerstone event for the Michigan Youth Wrestling Association's Spartan Country Tournament to bridge together youth and collegiate wrestling in a single setting. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  Michigan State wrestling lost to in-state rival No. 11 Michigan, 26-9, Sunday afternoon at Cliff Keen Arena. Anthony Jones Jr. (157), Ian Hinton (184) and Nick McDiarmid (197) each recorded decisions at their respective weight classes. Heading into intermission Michigan (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten) lead 9-6 over the Spartans (3-8, 1-6 Big Ten). The Wolverines won four of the final five matches to claim the dual victory. read more »
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freep.com —  Anthony Jones Jr.'s tightest win of the college wrestling season came Sunday afternoon at Michigan, a 3-2 double-overtime thriller over Brandon Zeerip. But MSU's 21-year head coach Tom Minkel says Jones' best is yet to come. read more »
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statenews.com —  The MSU wrestling team’s Sunday afternoon dual at No. 11 Michigan left something to be desired, but the Spartans might have gotten more out of the trip than just a 26-9 rout at the hands of their in-state rival. read more »
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statenews.com —  For six members of the MSU wrestling team, Sunday’s dual against No. 6 Ohio State will be the last time they step onto the mat at Jenison Field House. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  Michigan State welcomes another ranked opponent into Jenison Field House in No. 6 Ohio State on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. Six Spartans seniors will be recognized in their last home match at Michigan State for their contributions made to the program. Admission to the dual will be free in honor of Senior Day and Fan Appreciation Day. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  - The Michigan State wrestling team lost a hard-fought dual to No. 6 Ohio State, 24-13, on Senior Day at Jenison Field House Sunday afternoon. The Spartans won four matches in the dual and had the lead late with only two weight classes to go, but lost in the final matches. Seniors Anthony Jones Jr. (157) and Curran Jacobs (174) each recorded decisions for Michigan State. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  The Spartan wrestling team travels to face No. 20 Edinboro on Friday, Feb. 10 and will compete in the Edinboro Open on the following day. Michigan State wrapped up its conference schedule last weekend and faces a ranked opponent for the sixth consecutive week. read more »
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freep.com —  Another light heavyweight title shot is on the line for former UFC champ and Michigan State wrestler Rashad Evans tonight against another ex-Big Ten standout, Phil Davis, in the main event of 'UFC on Fox 2,' the organization's long-awaited network TV encore beginning at 8 p.m. today. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  The Michigan State wrestling team fell to seventh-ranked Nebraska, 27-8, Friday night at Jenison Field House. Eric Olanowski began the dual with a dominating 15-0 technical fall victory at 125 pounds, and the Spartans led 8-7 after four matches following Dan Osterman's win in the 149 weight class, but Nebraska won the final six matches of the dual to claim the victory. Four of the 10 matches were decided by just one point.

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detroitnews.com —  Rashad Evans looks to lay claim to his status as the light-heavyweight division's top contender when he faces former Penn State wrestler Phil Davis. If Evans wins, he's likely to face champion Jon Jones in a major grudge match in April in Atlanta. read more »
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