Purdue Wrestling is sending four student-athletes to compete in the U20 Nationals tournament at the annual U.S. Open Championships in Las Vegas.

By the Numbers
  • Matches start on Friday at 1:00 p.m. ET with medal matches on Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
  • The quartet of freshmen competing are Ashton Jackson (57 kg), Cole Solomey (65 kg), Isaac Ruble (70 kg), and Joey Blaze (74 kg).
Yes, But

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State of Play
  • The Boilermakers aim to earn a spot at the U20 World Team Trials in late May with a top-seven finish in Las Vegas.
  • Joey Blaze, a standout in his debut season, is the first true freshman under head coach Tony Ersland to achieve three top-five upsets.
What's Next

The student-athletes will compete in the U20 Nationals tournament, with the winners advancing to the U20 World Team Trials in late May.

Bottom Line

Purdue Wrestling is sending a talented group of freshmen to the U.S. Open Championships, led by Joey Blaze's impressive debut season, as they aim for success in Las Vegas and beyond.