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Luke Smith @CoachLightning

Head Wrestling Coach at California State University, Bakersfield. Wisconsin Made. Proud CMU Alum

Joined October 2012
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Luke Smith retweeted
The College Wrestling Report
@TheCollegeWrR
May 27
Caeden Olin commits to @CSUBWrestling! -Olin was #163 on @MatScouts1’s 2024 Big Board. He spent the past two seasons at CBU and has three years of eligibility remaining. Announced on Instagram.
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Luke Smith retweeted
The College Wrestling Report
@TheCollegeWrR
May 21
Christian Herrera commits to @CSUBWrestling! -Herrera spent the past two seasons at Wyoming. Announced on Instagram.
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Luke Smith retweeted
The College Wrestling Report
@TheCollegeWrR
May 20
Gabriel Ramirez commits to @CSUBWrestling! -Ramirez spent last season at California Baptist. Announced on Instagram.
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Luke Smith retweeted
The College Wrestling Report
@TheCollegeWrR
May 20
Braden Priest commits to @CSUBWrestling! -Priest spent last season at California Baptist. Announced on Instagram.
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Luke Smith retweeted
The College Wrestling Report
@TheCollegeWrR
May 7
Brandon Bauer commits to @CSUBWrestling! -Bauer spent last season at Campbell. Announced on Instagram.
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Luke Smith retweeted
CSUB WRESTLING@CSUBWrestling
May 1
Mikah the “Hawaiian Highlight Reel” doing Mikah things at the U20 Nationals. #BakersfieldGrit
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Luke Smith retweeted
CSUB WRESTLING@CSUBWrestling
Apr 19
Our Seniors had a great time meeting and talking to students at Donald E. Suburu Elementary in Bakersfield!! They were able to talk to them about their experiences and teach them a little bit of wrestling!! #CentralValleysWrestlingTeam
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Luke Smith retweeted
Keepcbuwrestling
@Keepcbuwrestle
Apr 17
One hour. That’s all @calbaptist and @DrMicahParker gave its wrestlers to grab their belongings before locking them out. No transition. No alternatives. No answers. Now they’re laying down mats at the park just to keep their dreams alive. We’re not backing down. #keepcbuwrestling
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Luke Smith retweeted
Keepcbuwrestling
@Keepcbuwrestle
Apr 15
Always looking out for our Division 1 wrestling programs here in California! Let’s do our part in preserving wrestling.
CSUB WRESTLING@CSUBWrestling
Apr 14
It's GIVING DAY! From 12 today til 12 tomorrow (4/15), we're asking you to support your Roadrunner wrestlers! Help us win the Rowdy Challenge by getting the most # of donors (based on roster %) during Giving Day. Donate now at GoRunners.com/GivingDay #RunnersOnTheRise
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Luke Smith retweeted
CSUB WRESTLING@CSUBWrestling
Apr 14
It's GIVING DAY! From 12 today til 12 tomorrow (4/15), we're asking you to support your Roadrunner wrestlers! Help us win the Rowdy Challenge by getting the most # of donors (based on roster %) during Giving Day. Donate now at GoRunners.com/GivingDay #RunnersOnTheRise
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Luke Smith retweeted
CSUB WRESTLING@CSUBWrestling
Mar 5
Trading Singlets for Suits: Roadrunner wrestler Devyn Flores-Che will forgo his final year of eligibility to pursue Law School Read more about Devyn's `Runner career and his plans for next year: gorunners.com/news/2026/3/4/… #RunnersOnTheRise @CSUBakersfield
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We have a limited number of upper level all-session NCAA tickets available. Please email me at Lsmith82@csub.edu if interested.
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Luke Smith retweeted
Jason Borrelli@Jason_Borrelli
Feb 5
There’s never a bad time to do the right thing. Let’s #KeepCBUWrestling! What do you think @DrMicahParker & @CBULancers? People make silly decisions at times, but how you respond matters the most. With well over $1M raised & climbing fast, there’s a better way! @Keepcbuwrestle
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Luke Smith retweeted
CSUB WRESTLING@CSUBWrestling
Feb 2
Thank you, Seniors 💙💛 Senior Day is always bittersweet, especially with a group like these 6 `Runners who have given so much to CSUB! #RunnersOnTheRise
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Luke Smith retweeted
CSUB WRESTLING@CSUBWrestling
Feb 2
Quick look back on today's Feud on the Field win! gorunners.com/news/2026/2/1/… Looking forward to rolling this momentum into the end of the regular season and then the Pac-12 Championships! #RunnersOnTheRise

`Runners Shut Out Warriors on Senior Day - California State University at Bakersfield Athletics

The Cal State Bakersfield wrestling team earned its first shutout victory in 11 seasons with a 53-0 win over Westcliff on Sunday.

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Luke Smith retweeted
CSUB WRESTLING@CSUBWrestling
Feb 2
Cal State Bakersfield picks up its first shutout in 11 years, closing out the home slate with a bang! Great way to send off our seniors! #RunnersOnTheRise
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Luke Smith retweeted
WIN Magazine@WINWrestlingMag
10 Dec 2025
WIN caught up with CSU-Bakersfield head coach Luke Smith for a recent @USAWrestling Coach's Corner feature! @CSUBAthletics @CSUBWrestling win-magazine.com/2025/12/10/…

Outrunning the Odds: USA Wrestling Coach's Corner feature on Luke Smith - WIN Magazine

Photo: Cal State Bakersfield’s Luke Smith (center) and assistant coach Ernest James (left) coached AJ Ferrari in the 2025 NCAA semis in Philadelphia. Photo by Tony Rotundo. Editor’s Note: This...

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Luke Smith retweeted
CSUB WRESTLING@CSUBWrestling
29 Oct 2025
We have updated information about the 2026 Pac-12 Wrestling Championships! Date: Friday, Mar. 6 Location: Cal Poly / San Luis Obispo, CA #RunnersOnTheRise
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Luke Smith retweeted
CSUB WRESTLING@CSUBWrestling
29 Oct 2025
CSUB Wrestling 🎥 #PAC12insider YouTube Here's how to follow the `Runners live during home duals this season! gorunners.com/news/2025/10/2… or, visit Pac-12.me/insider #RunnersOnTheRise
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