Tag: jaron smith

Maryland wrestling aims to shed Big Ten basement-dweller status and continue progression

Last year, the Terps showed they could compete with Big Ten foes near the bottom of the standings. This season, the goal is to close the gap between them and the top.

Michael Stamatos
October 31, 2023

Young talent powered Maryland wrestling to season full of firsts

The Terps leaned on a youthful core comprised of redshirt and true freshmen: Braxton Brown, Kal Miller, Ethen Miller and Jaxon Smith.

Matthew Neus
April 5, 2023

All five qualified Maryland wrestlers have seasons end on Day Two of NCAA championships

Jaxon Smith's loss late Friday night concluded the Terps' 2023 season.

Matthew Neus
March 17, 2023

Jaxon, Jaron Smith have a bond built on a love for wrestling and raw egg yolks

The two heaviest wrestlers in the Terps' lineup will both compete in the NCAA championships.

Matthew Neus
March 16, 2023

Maryland wrestling places last at Big Ten championships, earns three NCAA championships bids

Kal Miller, Ethen Miller and Jaxon Smith all earned automatic qualifications to the NCAA championships.

Matthew Neus
March 5, 2023

Maryland wrestling loses close battle against Columbia, 18-16

The Terps fell to 10-9 on the season.

Matthew Neus
February 19, 2023

Maryland wrestling outlasts Binghamton to secure 10th win of season, 19-12

The Terps secured a 10-win season for the first time since 2012-13.

Matthew Neus
February 17, 2023

Jaron Smith played a role in both of Maryland wrestling’s Big Ten wins — seven years apart

“I can say that I’ve been a part of both Maryland’s Big Ten wins … it doesn’t get any less sweet,” Smith said.

Matthew Neus
February 14, 2023

Maryland wrestling snaps 63-match conference skid in comeback win over Purdue, 19-18

The Terps snapped a streak that's spanned since 2016 against the Boilermakers.

Matthew Neus
February 10, 2023

Braxton Brown rising in rankings with win streak for Maryland wrestling

Brown hasn't lost a bout in over a month for the Terps despite entering their tough conference schedule.

Matthew Neus
February 7, 2023