Michigan State Wrestling news

MSU Recognized for Academic Success by National Wrestling Coaches Association

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:37:31 PST

The Michigan State wrestling team was recognized by the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) in its annual Division I All-Academic Top 30, while redshirt sophomore Franklin Gomez was named to the NWCA Division I All-Academic team.

Franklin Gomez Places Third at 2008 NCAA Championships

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:13:35 PST

Sophomore Franklin Gomez posted two wins this morning to finish in third place in the 133 pound weight class at the 2008 NCAA Wrestling Championships, held at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo.

Franklin Gomez Drops NCAA Championships Semifinal Match in Overtime

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:29:15 PST

Sophomore Franklin Gomez saw his path to a national championship ended on Friday night, as he fell in the 2008 NCAA Championships 133-pound semifinal bout to Iowa's Joey Slaton, 3-1 in overtime.

After Marathon Bout, Franklin Gomez Advances to Quarterfinals of 2008 NCAA Championships

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:37:37 PST

Sophomore Franklin Gomez began his first NCAA Championship with a pair of wins to advance to the Friday's 133-pound quarterfinals. Gomez began the day in the morning session at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo. with a 12-4 major decision over Northern Iowa's Josh Baldridge and followed in the night session with a 6-5, 13-minute marathan win over Ohio State's Reece Humphrey in three sudden victory overtimes.

Franklin Gomez Enters NCAA Championship as 133-Pound Top Seed

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:37:47 PST

Michigan State's Franklin Gomez will open his 2008 NCAA Wrestling Championships campaign as the No. 1 seed in the 133-pound bracket, as announced Monday night by the tournament committee. Gomez enters the tourament with a 28-1 overall record and as InterMat's No. 1-ranked grappler in his weight class. Gomez will face Northern Iowa's unseeded Josh Baldridge, who owns an 8-5 mark, in the first round. Both Gomez and Baldrigde received byes through the opening bouts of round one.

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2008 NCAA Wrestling Home Page
2008 NCAA Wrestling Championships 133-Pound Bracket
Franklin Gomez Podcast
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Head Coach Tom Minkel Press Conference Video

Franklin Gomez Reaches No. 1 In InterMat Rankings

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:53:36 PST

Sophomore Franklin Gomez ranks as the top 133-pound wrestler in the nation, according to InterMat wrestling's March 12 rankings. Gomez owns a 28-1 overall record this year after claiming the 2008 Big Ten Championship at 133 pounds, and has been honored by the conference office by being named to the All-Big Ten Team. Gomez became the 65th individual Big Ten champion in the prestigious history of MSU wrestling, including the third at 133-pounds, a weight class that has only been competed at the conference championship since 1999.

Franklin Gomez Wins 2008 Big Ten Championships at 133 Pounds

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 16:42:56 PST

Sophomore Franklin Gomez proved today that he is one of the best, if not the best, collegiate wrestler at 133 pounds, beating No. 1-seed James Kennedy of Illinois, 3-1, this afternoon to win the 2008 Big Ten Championship, held inside Williams Arena on the campus of the University of Minnesota. Gomez, the No. 3-seed in the weight class, becomes the 65th individual Big Ten champion in the prestigious history of MSU wrestling, including the third at 133-pounds, a weight class that has only been competed at the conference championship since 1999.

MSU's Franklin Gomez Advanced to Finals of 2008 Big Ten Championships

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 22:50:09 PST

Sophomore Franklin Gomez continued his remarkable season, knocking off No. 2-seed Joey Slaton of Iowa in tonight's semifinals, to advance to Sunday's 133-pound finals of the 2008 Big Ten Championships, held at the Williams Arena on the campus of the University of Minnesota. The No. 3 seeded Gomez, who will now face the No. 1 seed, James Kennedy of Illinois, withheld a late flurry from Slaton, the only wrestler to beat Gomez this season, for the 10-8 win.

Gomez' championship match along with the finals bouts of all weight classes can be seen live on the Big Ten Network, beginning at 3 p.m. ET.

Gomez Leads Spartans Through First Session of 2008 Big Ten Championships

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 15:06:53 PST

The Michigan State wrestling team completed the first session of the 2008 Big Ten Championships this afternoon inside Williams Arena on the campus of the University of Minnesota. Sophomore Franklin Gomez highlighted the opening bouts, advancing to the semifinals of the 133-pound weight class.

Wrestling Set for Big Ten Championship Weekend in Minnesota

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 22:00:36 PST

The Big Ten Conference office announced the 2008 pre-seeding for this year championships hosted by Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minn., March 7-8 at Williams Arena. Michigan State's Franklin Gomez, Joe Williams, John Fulger and Rex Kendle are among the elite league field, and look to improve on last year's 11th-place finish. Seedings are determined by the league's head coaches, as their votes are based on regular season results. This year's official tournament bracket will be set on Friday, March 7.PDF of Complete MSU 2008 Big Ten Championship Notes: Click here.

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Wrestling Receives Preliminary Seeding For Big Ten Championships

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:38:34 PST

The Big Ten Conference office announced the 2008 pre-seeding for this year championships hosted by Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minn., March 7-8 at Williams Arena. Michigan State's Franklin Gomez, Joe Williams, John Fulger and Rex Kendle are among the pre-seeds for the field, and look to improve on last year's 11th-place finish. Seedings are determined by the league's head coaches, as their votes are based on regular season results. This year's official tournament bracket will be set on Friday, March 7.

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MSU Wrestling Ends Regular Season With 24-11 Loss at No. 10 Michigan

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:30:30 PST

The Michigan State wrestling team ended the 2007-08 regular season on Sunday afternoon with a 24-11 loss at No. 10 Michigan. The Spartans will move onto the Big Ten Championships on March 8-9 in Minneapolis, Minn.

Wrestling Closes Out Home Schedule with 24-6 Win over Eastern Michigan

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:45:12 PST

The Michigan State wrestling team used eight decisions to top Eastern Michigan tonight, 24-6 at Jenison Field House. The Spartans, who snap a 10 match losing streak, improve to 4-12 and conclude the home portion of their 2007-08 schedule. MSU is now 11-1 all-time against the Eagles.

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Wrestling Hosts Final Regular Season Home Dual

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:21:54 PST

The Spartans close out their regular season with a pair of intrastate rivals, hosting Eastern Michigan on Friday, Feb. 22, and then traveling to Michigan on Sunday, Feb. 24. Friday's dual will feature a special presentation for Michigan State's seniors, Freddie DeRamus, Clint Frutiger and Joe Williams, while Sunday's dual is the Big Ten finale for MSU and will be broadcast live on the Big Ten Network.

Head Coach Tom Minkel Weekly Press Conference

Wrestling Loses Tight Match At Penn State

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:51:14 PST

Michigan State wrestling (3-11, 0-7) suffered a close loss Friday night at No. 10 Penn State (12-5, 4-3) while making its Big Ten Network dual match premier in PSU's Rec Hall; the Nittany Lions picked up the 26-13 win. Franklin Gomez tallied his eighth major decision of the year with his 10th consecutive win, while Joel Trombly halted a four-dual skid with a win at 125 pounds. Rex Kendle tallied six additional points with an injury default in the opening bout at 165 pounds.