The Diamondback’s best sports stories of 2017 We covered two lacrosse national championships and wrote features on prominent Maryland athletes and coaches. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Four older brothers helped toughen Maryland wrestler Billy Rappo The redshirt junior grew up in family of wrestlers who competed at the college level. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
133-pound Geoffrey Alexander captures only victory for Maryland wrestling against Rutgers The redshirt senior has won his past five dual-meet matches. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Three Maryland wrestlers overcame injuries to earn automatic NCAA Championship berths Billy Rappo, Alfred Bannister and Ryan Diehl prevailed at the Big Ten Championships. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Maryland wrestling allowed No. 4 Ohio State to pull away late in its 30-12 loss The Buckeyes scored 19 unanswered points to end the match. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
In Maryland wrestling’s last dual of the year, Youssif Hemida finally got his pin “There’s no better way to end the season than with a pin.” Matthew Gilpin December 31, 0999
Josh Ugalde overcame injuries to get his first dual win of the year for Maryland wrestling Ugalde dominated against Wisconsin despite nursing injuries. Matthew Gilpin December 31, 0999
Maryland wrestling’s Philip Spadafora nearly stunned Nebraska’s No. 6-ranked Isaiah White Spadafora was within a point in the third round. Matthew Gilpin December 31, 0999
Maryland wrestling starts the season “a little flat” with two losses at the Cavalier Duals The Terps fell to Lock Haven and Virginia in their season-opening bouts. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
“Time to break through”: Maryland wrestling enters the Big Ten tournament ready to improve “This is the time where we step up and shine.” DBK Admin December 31, 0999