The Diamondback’s best sports stories of 2017
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Four older brothers helped toughen Maryland wrestler Billy Rappo
The redshirt junior grew up in family of wrestlers who competed at the college level.
133-pound Geoffrey Alexander captures only victory for Maryland wrestling against Rutgers
The redshirt senior has won his past five dual-meet matches.
Three Maryland wrestlers overcame injuries to earn automatic NCAA Championship berths
Billy Rappo, Alfred Bannister and Ryan Diehl prevailed at the Big Ten Championships.
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.
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.”
Josh Ugalde overcame injuries to get his first dual win of the year for Maryland wrestling
Ugalde dominated against Wisconsin despite nursing injuries.
Maryland wrestling’s Philip Spadafora nearly stunned Nebraska’s No. 6-ranked Isaiah White
Spadafora was within a point in the third round.
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.
“Time to break through”: Maryland wrestling enters the Big Ten tournament ready to improve
“This is the time where we step up and shine.”