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NCAA Division I Championships – Final Brackets
Penn State wins the 2023 DI men's wrestling team title | NCAA.com
Penn State clinched the 2023 NCAA DI wrestling team title on Saturday morning and crowned two individual national champions on Saturday night to add to the impressive legacy Cael Sanderson is cementing in State College.
InterMat Wrestling – Yianni Wins Fourth Title; Penn State Wins 10th Since 2011
The 2023 NCAA finals were slated to start at 157 lbs so that 149 lber Yianni Diakomihalis' quest for four national titles would take center stage.
History was made tonight as Cornell’s Yianni Diakomihalis became just the fifth four-time NCAA Div. I champion with his victory at 149 pounds at the NCAA Div. I Men’s Wrestling Championships at the BOK Center on Saturday night.
Diakomihalis wins fourth title while Penn State caps NCAAs with two individual champs – WIN Magazine
There were plenty of records set for at least four different schools led by both Carter Starocci and Aaron Brooks each capturing a third national championship to put the icing on a dominant team championship for the Nittany Lions at the 2023 NCAA Division I Championships Saturday night at the BOK Center.
The Penn State Nittany wrestling team, under the direction of veteran head coach Cael Sanderson added two more individual national champions to its 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championship team title, clinched early in this morning's first session. Carter Starocci and Aaron Brooks both brought home individual gold to cap off the three-day event in Tulsa's BOK Center.
The three-time national champ has big goals and is confident he can achieve them.
Woods Finishes as NCAA Runner-Up; Hawkeyes Second as Team – University of Iowa Athletics
University of Iowa wrestler Real Woods finished as the NCAA runner-up at 141 pounds on Saturday night at the 2023 NCAA Championships in the BOK Center.
NCAA Wrestling: Iowa's Real Woods falls in 141 final to Andrew Alirez – Des Moines Register
Real Woods completed one lifelong dream by graduating with a Stanford degree. He transferred to the Iowa wrestling program to chase another, which is to win an NCAA wrestling title.
Senior Yianni Diakomihalis became the fifth four-time national champion in Division I history, junior Vito Arujau set the world on fire in winning his first crown and Cornell wrestling finished third as a team at the 2023 NCAA Championship on Saturday evening at the BOK Center.
Amateur Wrestling News will present The Hammer, its annual award, to Cornell University’s Vito Arujau.
Sammy Sasso Takes Second, Ohio State 4th in 2023 NCAA Championships – Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State senior Sammy Sasso, wrestling in his second NCAA final, finished second at 149 following a 4-2 loss by decision to No. 1 Yianni Diakomihalis of Cornell Saturday at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla.
Sophomore Keegan O'Toole became the third wrestler in the history of University of Missouri wrestling to win multiple national championships Saturday, March 18 at the BOK Center in Tulsa, as he knocked off No. 1 seed David Carr of Iowa State in a 8-2 decision to earn his second consecutive individual NCAA title at 165 pounds.
Parris Caps Perfect Season, Wins Heavyweight National Title – University of Michigan Athletics
University of Michigan fifth-year senior Mason Parris scored a first-period takedown and never trailed en route to a 5-1 decision over Penn State's Greg Kerkvliet and the heavyweight title at the 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championships on Saturday (March 18) in front of 16,855 fans at the BOK Center.
Courtney, McGee Finish Top-3 On Final Day of NCAA Championships – Arizona State University Athletics
Sun Devil Wrestling is heading back to Tempe with four All-Americans and a pair of top-3 finishers after three days of action at the NCAA Wrestling Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Huskers Claim Top Ten Finish at NCAAs, Secure Four All-American Honors – University of Nebraska
Husker senior Mikey Labriola (174) ended his stellar run at the 2023 NCAA Championships with a runner-up finish, and the Nebraska wrestling team scored 54.0 points to claim eighth overall.
Tech place ninth at 2023 NCAA Championships – Virginia Tech Athletics
The Virginia Tech wrestling placed ninth with five All-America honors in Tulsa, Oklahoma after a grueling three days at the 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championship.
Pack place three in top 10 at NCAAs – NC State University Athletics
Trent Hidlay, Kai Orine and Ed Scott ended their season with top 10 finishes at the NCAA Wrestling championships on Saturday.
The Champ Again! O'Connor Wins Second National Title – University of North Carolina Athletics
Graduate student Austin O'Connor returned to the top of the podium for the second time in his Tar Heel career, defeating No. 2 Levi Haines of Penn State by decision, 6-2, to claim the 157-pound National Championship at the 2023 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships.
NCAA Champion! Four-Time All-American Patrick Glory Wins 125 Title – Princeton University Athletics
Patrick Glory's place in Princeton wrestling history was already assured before he stepped on the mat at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday night.
Legacy secured, and mission accomplished.
Former Charles Schwab CEO Keynotes 2023 WIBN National Social — Wrestlers in Business Network
The Wrestlers in Business Network (WIBN) hosted their 2023 National Social on Saturday at the Cox Business Convention Center alongside the NCAA Division I Men's Wrestling Championships. Territory Resources, Emmaus Energy, and Wrestling Mindset served as the presenting sponsors for this year's event.
Former President Donald Trump’s good friend U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin insisted that Trump’s return to Tulsa was strictly about watching the NCAA Division I wrestling finals and “showing what this city has to offer.”
Trump visits Tulsa to watch wrestling with Sen. Mullin | KTUL
Former President Donald Trump visited Tulsa Saturday for the first time in three years.
John Hoke of Amateur Wrestling News scored 37 points to win the 2023 journalist picks contest for the 2023 NCAA Div. I Championships in Tulsa, Okla.
More Men’s College News
Family of wrestler who died of heat stroke settles with Ky. university – The Washington Post
Grant Brace, 20, had been denied water by his coaches at the University of the Cumberlands, according to a 2021 lawsuit
Ohio University Police are looking into allegations that two student-athletes were physically assaulted during a practice.
Most outstanding wrestler – Royal Purple
Senior wrestling captain Jaritt Shinhoster earned his second consecutive national title to cap off his career as a UW-Whitewater wrestler.
Lackman Named MAC Wrestler of the Year – Alvernia University Athletics
Alvernia University junior Matthew Lackman was named the MAC Wrestler of the Year, as announced by the Middle Atlantic Conference on Wednesday.
Smith tabbed Rookie of the Year, Favia is Coach of the Year, as Ducks rewarded for outstanding season
Johnson Picks Up National Award For Coaching Excellence – UNCP Athletics
UNC Pembroke wrestling head coach Othello “OT” Johnson added another entry to his prestigious coaching resume at last week's NCAA Division II National Championships when he was celebrated as the 2023 recipient of the Bob Bubb Coaching Excellence Award.
Corrigan Earns Rookie of the Year; Becker named Coach of the Year – Parkside Athletics
The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference announced multiple conference awards, where the Rangers took home two of the three honors.
Nick Novak named 2023 NSIC Wrestler of the Year – St. Cloud State University Athletics
NCAA Champion at 157 pounds went 27-0 while earning Super Region V title and First Team All-NSIC honors
Shane Gantz named NSIC Outstanding Senior of the Year for Wrestling – Parkside Athletics
The University of Wisconsin Parkside's Shane Gantz was voted by the league coaches as the NSIC Outstanding Senior of the Year in wrestling.
Anthony Ferrari Commits To Iowa – FloWrestling
Just two days after the conclusion of the NCAA tournament, the Hawks are already looking forward to next season.
Women’s College News
Southern Oregon University first-year leader Gabrielle Weyhrich has been named the NAIA Women's Wrestling Coach of the Year after guiding the Raiders to a national title over the weekend in Jamestown, N.D.
SOU's Kristoff voted CCC Women's Wrestler of the Year – Southern Oregon University Athletics
After executing the most shocking title run of any anyone at the NAIA Championships, Southern Oregon's Grace Kristoff has been selected as the Cascade Conference Rize Laboratory Women's Wrestler of the Year on a vote by the CCC's coaches.
Rose Cassioppi Commits To Iowa Women's Wrestling – FloWrestling
Iowa's women's freestyle wrestling team picked up another commitment for its inaugural season.
International News
USA Wrestling and Beat the Streets New York will present Final X, presented by Tezos, on Saturday, June 10 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
USADA announced today that Jordan Oliver, of Jersey City, N.J., an athlete in the sport of wrestling, has accepted a two-year suspension for his second anti-doping rule violation. Oliver’s first violation was announced in 2018, when he received a one-year suspension after testing positive for amphetamine.
THOR MASTERS 2023: The Full Entry List & Preview – Five Point Move
When Thor Masters 2023 begins to unfold next weekend in Nykobing Falster, Denmark, it will do so boasting an exorbitant amount of accomplished talent in nearly every weight category.
UWW releases latest freestyle rankings | United World Wrestling
With two Ranking Series events done, the United World Wrestling has released the latest ranking in freestyle. While there were a few changes in the first spot, considerable movement was seen throughout the top ten.
Bayramov leads Azerbaijan to U23 Euro title | United World Wrestling
When the entry list for the U23 European Championships was released, Azerbaijan thew a surprise by naming Turan BAYRAMOV (AZE) at 74kg.
Vancouver set for 2023 Canadian Wrestling Championships (U19, U17, U15) – Wrestling Canada Lutte
The Canadian Wrestling Championships (U19, U17, U15) are heading to Vancouver next week, March 24-26, as the best young wrestlers in the country will converge on the Vancouver Convention Centre for a true celebration of the sport.
High School News
By any measure, girls wrestling is off to a gold medal start in Wyoming – Casper Star-Tribune
The dream became a reality shortly after 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23.
Podcasts & Video
PFB Podcast Ep. 513: March Sadness | Pistols Firing
Carson Cunningham and Colby Powell discuss OSU basketball advancing in the men’s NIT, wrestling’s worst NCAA tournament finish in program history and the Cowgirls’ loss in the NCAA Tournament.
Episode 87 – NCAA Championships Recap with Tony Valek Interview by D3 Nation
The 2022-23 season had an epic conclusion at the 2023 NCAA Championships in Roanoke, Virginia. We discuss the top headlines from the Championships, trophy teams, regional performances, and welcome Head Coach Tony Valek to the show to discuss the Auggies National Championship performance.
#421 Ryan Recaps a Wild NCAA Tournament from the Airport | Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast
Ryan recaps the NCAA’s from the Tulsa Airport.
#420 Helen Maroulis – Olympic Gold Medalist, 3x World Champ | Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast
Helen Maroulis is an Olympic Gold Medalist, 3x World Champion and 8x world and olympic medalist.
NCAAs Never Get Easier – Wrestling Mindset
Wrestling Mindset founders Gene and Jeff Zannetti recap the 2023 NCAA Championships.
FRL 910 – Takeaways From NCAAs – FloWrestling
Ben, JD, and CP give their initial thoughts on the NCAA Championships and recap 125-157.
#83 Anthony Noto – Lock Haven 2023 NCAA All-American by MorWrestling
Two days after stepping on the podium at the D1 NCAA Wrestling Championships, Anthony Noto jumps on MorWrestling for a rundown. Anthony was a 4x NYS Champ for Honeoye Falls Lima in Section 5. Noto began his college career at NC State before transferring to Lock Haven where he has won 2 MAC Conference Titles and recently took 4th at the NCAA's as just a sophomore.
