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PHOTOS: Best of CMU wrestling

Central Michigan wrestlers look up toward the flag during the National Anthem in McGuirk Arena on the campus of Central Michigan University, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. The dual began at 7 p.m. and included a senior night recognition for four of the seniors on the team. (Photo by Alivia Cranick)
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Central Michigan wrestlers look up toward the flag during the National Anthem in McGuirk Arena on the campus of Central Michigan University, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. The dual began at 7 p.m. and included a senior night recognition for four of the seniors on the team.

WCMU Public Media is excited to be partnering with Central Michigan University's sports photography class this semester to showcase the work of student journalists. Under the direction of professor Jeff Sauger, students are tasked with attending a variety of sporting events in the Mount Pleasant area to learn what it's like to be in the field and turn photos on deadline.

Mason Shrader attempts a takedown during his wresting match at Central Michigan University’s McGuirk Arena on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Shrader won his match 5-3.
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Mason Shrader attempts a takedown during his wresting match at Central Michigan University’s McGuirk Arena on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Shrader won his match 5-3.
CMU’s Chandler Amaker wrestles with Michigan State’s Duke Myers at Mcguirk Arena on Central Michigan’s campus at 360 E Broomfield St, Mount Pleasant Michigan, Friday, February. 21, 2025. CMU went on to win the match against Michigan State 22-12.
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CMU’s Chandler Amaker wrestles with Michigan State’s Duke Myers at Mcguirk Arena on Central Michigan’s campus at 360 E Broomfield St, Mount Pleasant Michigan, Friday, February. 21, 2025. CMU went on to win the match against Michigan State 22-12.
Central Michigan redshirt sophomore Andrew Austin celebrates after defeating Kent State graduate student Jordan Decatur in a wrestling match in McGuirk Arena, 360 East Broomfield Street, Mount Pleasant, Mich., Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. Austin brought the CMU score up to 27 after beating Decatur 4-3. (Photo By Jo Kenoshmeg)
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Central Michigan redshirt sophomore Andrew Austin celebrates after defeating Kent State graduate student Jordan Decatur in a wrestling match in McGuirk Arena, 360 East Broomfield Street, Mount Pleasant, Mich., Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. Austin brought the CMU score up to 27 after beating Decatur 4-3.
CMU’s Andrew Austin wrestles with Michigan State’s Jaden Crumpler at Mcguirk Arena on Central Michigan’s campus at 360 E Broomfield St, Mount Pleasant Michigan, Friday, February. 21, 2025. CMU went on to win the match against Michigan State 22-12.
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CMU’s Andrew Austin wrestles with Michigan State’s Jaden Crumpler at Mcguirk Arena on Central Michigan’s campus at 360 E Broomfield St, Mount Pleasant Michigan, Friday, February. 21, 2025. CMU went on to win the match against Michigan State 22-12.
Central Michigan’s Johnny Lovett, does his pregame routine before his match at McGuirk Arena, 360 E. Broomfield St, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, Sunday, February 16, 2025. Johnny went on to win his matchup 7 to 3. (Photo by Ethan Traviss)
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Central Michigan’s Johnny Lovett, does his pregame routine before his match at McGuirk Arena, 360 E. Broomfield St, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, Sunday, February 16, 2025. Johnny went on to win his matchup 7 to 3.
Central Michigan University’s Andrew Austin picks up his opponent, Danny Martinez, in preparation for a throw early in their match at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant, MI on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Martnez falls to Austin in a decision victory, 6-12, putting the Chippewas up early in their dual meet.
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Central Michigan University’s Andrew Austin picks up his opponent, Danny Martinez, in preparation for a throw early in their match at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant, MI on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Martnez falls to Austin in a decision victory, 6-12, putting the Chippewas up early in their dual meet.
The referee raises Bryan Caves’s hand his victory against Bryson Buhk at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant, MI on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Caves wrestles in the 285-pound weight class.
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The referee raises Bryan Caves’s hand his victory against Bryson Buhk at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant, MI on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Caves wrestles in the 285-pound weight class.
Central Michigan University’s Luke Cochran, grabs the head of his opponent, Nick Nosler, looking to gain control early in the 197 match during the dual meet at McGuirk Arena, Mount Pleasant, MI, on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Cochran would pull out a 9-3 win, earning the Chippewas another 3 points for his decision victory.
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Central Michigan University’s Luke Cochran, grabs the head of his opponent, Nick Nosler, looking to gain control early in the 197 match during the dual meet at McGuirk Arena, Mount Pleasant, MI, on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Cochran would pull out a 9-3 win, earning the Chippewas another 3 points for his decision victory.
Central Michigan’s Bryan Caves, brings down opponent Bryson Buhk from SIU Edwardsville, during their wrestling meet at McGuirk Arena, 360 E. Broomfield St, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, Sunday, February 16, 2025. Bryan went on to win his matchup 2 to 1. (Photo by Ethan Traviss)
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Central Michigan’s Bryan Caves, brings down opponent Bryson Buhk from SIU Edwardsville, during their wrestling meet at McGuirk Arena, 360 E. Broomfield St, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, Sunday, February 16, 2025. Bryan went on to win his matchup 2 to 1.
The Central Michigan wrestling team holds a 1946 MAC Championship flag after their dual against Michigan State in McGuirk Arena on the campus of Central Michigan University, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. The flag is held by the team when they claim a victory against a Big Ten team.
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The Central Michigan wrestling team holds a 1946 MAC Championship flag after their dual against Michigan State in McGuirk Arena on the campus of Central Michigan University, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. The flag is held by the team when they claim a victory against a Big Ten team.

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