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Sean Bormet sits on his seat while leaning forward.

NCAA champion Shane Griffith transfers to Michigan wrestling

by Lys Goldman May 4, 2023May 4, 2023

Adding onto an already strong offseason of transfer portal pickups for the Michigan wrestling team, graduate Shane Griffith announced Thursday that he will spend his final year of eligibility with the Wolverines. Griffith — a 2021 NCAA champion, 2020 Hodge Trophy finalist and three-time NCAA All-American — spent five successful seasons wrestling in the 165-pound […]

The referee declares the Michigan wrestler the winner of the match, holding the wrestler’s hand up in the air. The wrestler wears a navy and maize unitard and has an excited look on his face. A crowd of fans can be seen in the background.

Mason Parris becomes first Michigan wrestler to win Hodge Trophy

by Megan Smith March 30, 2023March 30, 2023

A Michigan wrestler excitedly yells while holding his headgear in one hand and the ref holds up his other hand to signal a victory. The wrestler holds up one finger with his hand and behind him the crowd cheers.

Mason Parris clinches heavyweight title, three Michigan wrestlers earn All-American honors at NCAA tournament

by Megan Smith March 20, 2023March 20, 2023

In the middle of the arena, Mason Parris proudly holds up his kit where it says ‘Michigan’ as fans, coaches and the media look on.

Mason Parris takes home heavyweight title, Michigan places fifth at Big Ten Tournament

by Megan Smith March 6, 2023March 6, 2023

Mason Parris grabs both of his opponent's legs and holds them under his body as his opponent struggles to escape.

‘One of the most dominant wrestlers’ in Michigan history: Mason Parris is not done yet

by Megan Smith February 20, 2023February 20, 2023

Cole Mattin, a Michigan wrestler, holds down his opponent who is on his stomach. He grabs his opponent's arm and twists it around his back.

Michigan shines on Senior Night, defeats Central Michigan, 30-9

by Ethan White February 20, 2023February 20, 2023

A Michigan wrestler holds his opponent in a tight embrace below him on the mat.

Michigan bounces back with a win against Indiana

by Mackenzie Mielke February 13, 2023February 13, 2023

A Michigan wrestler grabs his opponent by the leg in an attempt to take him down as spectators watch on.

Final week of regular season gives Michigan chance to heal up

by Megan Smith February 13, 2023February 13, 2023

A Michigan wrestler crushes his opponent below him on the mat.

Michigan wrestling struggles on the road against No. 2 Iowa

by Connor O’Leary Herreras February 13, 2023February 13, 2023

Max Maylor slides underneath his opponent's leg pass and works to take him down as the ref and crowd watch in the background.

Michigan proves too much for Maryland

by Matthew Bishop January 30, 2023January 30, 2023