With only four wrestlers making the trip to Bullhead City, Arizona, the Fresno State Wrestling Club found silver linings at the 2018 NCWA West Coast Conference Championships, highlighted by Rossana Aguilar’s continued dominance at 143 lbs in women's action.

Despite missing out on a fourth straight men’s team title, Fresno State Wrestling celebrated major victories—including a dominant showing by the women’s team, who left USC as California State Champions.

The Bulldogs kicked off their season in Las Vegas, battling tough NCWA competition and earning a dual win over USC to place 9th overall at the Western Regional Duals.

Eight Bulldogs battled at the 2017 NCWA National Championships in Allen, Texas. Though none reached All-American status, the experience hardened a young team that continues to build its legacy—despite big changes on the horizon.

A forgotten set of singlets, banged-up starters, and a day full of emotion couldn’t stop the Fresno State Wrestling Club from punching eight tickets to nationals at the 2017 NCWA West Coast Conference Championships in Bullhead City, Arizona.

With the return of NCAA Division I wrestling on the horizon, the Fresno State Wrestling Club focused on the present—winning a third straight NCWA California State Championship title in front of a home crowd on February 11.

The Super Sunday Invitational saw a last-minute format change from duals to individual brackets, catching the Fresno State squad off guard. Still, the Bulldogs adapted—and even saw a pleasant surprise, as senior Jovany Gonzalez returned to action and claimed the 165-pound title.

Fresno State went 2–2 at the NCWA Western Regional Dual Championships, held January 27–28, 2017, at Dixie State University in St. George, Utah. The Bulldogs placed sixth overall in the 16-team bracket, while two members of the women’s team—Mai Xiong and Gurleen Chahal—earned third-place finishes in their side tournament brackets.

The Bulldogs took down UC Santa Barbara 26–13 in front of a home crowd at the South Gym. The dual was marked by dominant wins across the board and what could be the final match for club founder Jovany Gonzalez.

The 2016-17 season officially began at the Bill Musick Open on November 5, hosted by Fresno City College, where returning seniors Jovany Gonzalez and Davit Gevorgyan shook off the rust after a year away from competition. Both athletes competed up a weight class in a season-opening test of their health and preparation.