Back to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Newsfeed

Anthony Ashnault: A Career Retrospective

He came, he saw, he conquered.

Anthony Ashnault saw a mountain in Piscataway, New Jersey and decided to make the most daring climb of his life. He said no to traditional wrestling powers Penn State, Michigan, Iowa, Ohio State, and more to stay right in his own backyard and build a legacy. His legacy. A New Jersey legacy.

The former South Plainfield High School product went 170-0 to become the first 4x undefeated state champion in NJ history so it was no surprise he was one of the most sought after recruits in the nation. Why Rutgers?