Check out the progress as we inch closer to renovation completion. Wall mats and Gladiator walls being assembled this week. Decoration and signage to follow. Thankful to all who contributed to helping make this happen and push the program forward. The best is yet to come. #RTG
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Welcome Damari Reed to the cougar wrestling family! Damari Reed 157 -2021 IL Class 3A State Champion -2022 IL Class 3A State Runner Up -Ranked as high as #13 nationally by WIN Sponsor: Paul Myers
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of Scott Helton, father of current Cougar Wrestler, Tommy Helton. Scott was a tremendous supporter of @SIUEWrestling and the sport in general. We ask that you keep the Helton family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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We’re excited to welcome Bradley Gillum to the Cougar family! Bradley Gillum 174 Dekalb, IL -3x Illinois Class 3A Finalist -2021 Illinois State Champion -Cadet Fargo Freestyle All-American -Cadet World Silver Medalist -2x Fargo Greco Roman National Champion
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Congratulations to Saul Ervin and Justin Ruffin for qualifying for the 2021 NCAA Championships! Saul will be making his first appearance at the National Championships, while Justin is on pace to become the 1st 5x Div I National Qualifier in program history! #RestoringtheGlory
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We’re excited to compete again as we send 13 athletes to the U20 WTT and U23 Nat’s! Davian Guanajuato Marcel Lopez Eric Almarinez Caleb Tyus Alec Peralta Jorden Johnson Grant Laduke Bradley Gillum Hayden Shepherd Hayden Trezek Deron Pulliam Bryson Buhk Dan McKiernan
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Saul Ervin and Caleb Tyus are in! 3 Cougars headed to Tulsa!
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The NCAA announced the 47 at-large selections for the 2023 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in Tulsa. #NCAAWrestling ncaa.com/news/wrestling
𝗔𝘁-𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝘆: Caleb Tyus (149) Record: 24-7 Coaches' Ranking: #18 RPI: #17 - 7 top 33 wins -Earned a bid for MAC (#1 seed) -3 wins over AQ’s -4th at Midlands
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Words can’t describe how much we are going to miss you Bryce. You were a friend, a brother, and incredible human being. Such a great person gone way too early. This program mourns for the Sheffer family and all who are affected by this tragedy. It was an honor and a privilege to
𝗔𝘁-𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝘆: Saul Ervin (141) Record: 15-3 Coaches' Ranking: #21 RPI: #17 (wrestlestat) - 2️⃣ top 20 wins -Earned a bid for MAC -one win over AQ -5th at Midlands
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🔴LEGENDARY⚫️ Great to have two legends speak to the team tonight. Alan Grammer- Alumni- 3x D2 NCAA Champion 2x D1 All-American . Jack Spates- National Champion and Hall of Fame coach at Oklahoma. (Father of Coach Spates). #RTG
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Welcome, Antonio Torres to the cougar wrestling family! Antonio Torres 174/184 Wabaunsie, IL - 3x Illinois Class 3A state place winner - 2021 Class 3A state runner-up -2022 Illinois freestyle State Champion
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