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Hosting the Big Ten championships for the first time, Maryland wrestling aims to make its mark

By Brinkley Smith

This year, for the first time in program history, Maryland will host the Big Ten wrestling championships. Alongside 13 other teams, the Terps will compete in the two-day tournament set to conclude Sunday evening.

“I’m excited for our program to be on display,” Maryland head coach Alex Clemsen said. “I’m excited for the region and our department to get a feel of just how special Big Ten wrestling is.”

Several Terps earned high seeds ahead of the tournament, the most notable being redshirt sophomore Jaxon Smith, who obtained the No.