It’s amazing that the Terps fionish in the top 20 in the nation in wrestling and we all feel a little disappointed. But that’s what expectations are all about. Curiously Cornell finished #2 in the Nation and the Terps defeated the Ivy League Champ on the road earlier in the year. Hudson Taylor defeated Trevor Brandvold of Wisconsin and … Read More »
Steven Bell, Alex Krom and Hudson Taylor won individual titles at the 2010 Atlantic Coast Conference Championship but the Terps fell just short of a third-straight team title as Virginia edged out Maryland for its first conference championship since 1977. Taylor was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament. “Obviously we’re disappointed with the result,” … Read More »
The No. 7 University of Maryland wrestling team, competing for the first time in school history at the National Wrestling Coaches Association National Duals, defeated Northern Iowa and Buffalo, while falling to No. 2 Iowa State Saturday in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
The Terps cruised to a victory over host Northern Iowa. That set up a match with powerhouse Iowa State. Maryland kept nearly every match close, but was unable to get over the hump, falling in eight of 10 matches. … Read More »
The seventh-ranked University of Maryland wrestling team continues through one of the toughest parts of the schedule this season when it heads to Cedar Falls, Iowa, to compete in the National Wrestling Coaches Association National Duals on Saturday and Sunday. The Terps finished sixth at the Midlands Championships last weekend, the schools best finish ever at the event. Facing competition from some of the nation’s toughest teams, including Iowa, Iowa State and Central Michigan, among others, Maryland had three placewinners … Read More »
Alex Krom won the individual championship at 141 pounds and the University of Maryland wrestling team finished sixth at the Midlands Championships, its best finish ever at the prestigious tournament.
The Terps had three wrestlers place, as Steven Bell finished runner-up at 133 pounds andHudson Taylor took fifth at 197 pounds. Maryland finished sixth despite wrestling with eight entrants rather than 10, as Mike Letts and Patrick Gilmore were unable to compete.
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After a more than two-week break from competition, the University of Maryland wrestling team returns to action Tuesday at the Midlands Championships in Evanston, Ill. The two day tournament features some of the best competition from across the country, including wrestlers from the top two ranked teams in Iowa and Iowa State. The 47th edition of the competition features wrestlers from 11 top-25 teams in all, as well as four individual NCAA Champions and three NCAA runners-up. All ten Maryland starters … Read More »
The 10th-ranked University of Maryland wrestling team opened the 2009-10 season in dominant fashion, winning a pair of duals against Drexel and York in a tri-meet Saturday at Comcast Pavilion. The Terrapins (2-0) opened the day with a 35-6 victory against Drexel (1-1) and returned shortly after with a 57-0 shutout of York (0-2) that lasted less than 45 minutes and featured eight pins. All 4 of Maryland’s ranked wrestlers (Steven Bell, Mike Letts, Alex Krom, Hudson Taylor) won both of … Read More »
Joe Platania’s article in PressBox this week is a must read for all Terrapin fans. Joes presents all sides of the rebirth of Wrestling at College Park, with some great comments by Coach kerry Taylor. Maryland’s wrestling program is surging, led by a tremendous coaching staff and the following wrestlers: Brendan Byrne (125 pounds) posted 22 wins in 32 matches last season. Steven Bell (133) went 29-7 and earned a sixth-place national finish, while Alex Krom (25-6 at … Read More »
I guess being on Terp Talk last Thursday night produced some instant kharma for Kerry McCoy. What a fantastic job by Kerry leading the Terps to the ACC title and finishing in 10th place in the NCAA Championships. With the addition of Josh Asper and return of Mike Letts is it conceivable that the Terps could challenge for the Title next year. Another great hire by AD Debbie Yow.
The University of Maryland wrestling team capped the 2008-09 season with a bang Saturday, finishing in 10th place at NCAA Championships at Scottrade Center in St. Louis. Maryland finished with 47.5 points, finishing ahead of the likes of traditional powerhouses Michigan, Northwestern, Minnesota, Oklahoma State and Penn State, among others. Iowa won its second straight team championship with 96.5 points.
Although Hudson Taylor (197 pounds), Alex Krom (141 pounds) and Steven Bell (133 pounds) all clinched all-American status Friday, the trio wrestled for final … Read More »
