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College Schedules (October 26-29) by Wrestling By Pirate
U23 World Championships – (Brackets) (Live Stream)
LIVE BLOG: U23 World Championships, Day Two | United World Wrestling
Welcome back to Tirana for the second day of freestyle action at the 2023 U23 World Championships. Tuesday's qualification-semifinal action will include 57kg, 65kg, 70kg, 79kg and 97kg.
U23 Worlds: On return, Otoole leads U.S. dominance in Tirana | United World Wrestling
Last year, the United States had only three Freestyle finalists at the U23 World Championships and failed to win a single gold medal.
The U.S. men’s freestyle team got off to a hot start at the U23 World Championships. Three athletes will wrestle in the World finals tomorrow while two remain in the hunt for bronze after being pulled into repechage to remain in the tournament.
Different Paths Lead Plott and Alvarez to U23 Worlds – Oklahoma State University Athletics
This week, Oklahoma State wrestlers Dustin Plott and Sammy Alvarez will compete at the U23 World Championships in Tirana, Albania. The two competitors are good friends, currently living as roommates and making the long trip across the world to Tirana together.
Top Features
A major milestone for women's wrestling was achieved this past week, with the announcement from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) that women's wrestling is “on track for championship consideration.”
No matter what sport you play, what hobby you enjoy, or what game you tinker at, there's always some work that has to be put in, to not only make it fulfilling but also to become the best you can be at it.
More International News
Yaşar Erkan: Pioneer of Turkish Olympic wrestling glory | Daily Sabah
Yaşar Erkan, a name etched in the chronicles of Turkish sports history, became the first athlete to bestow a gold medal upon the Republic of Türkiye at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, achieving Olympic glory as a national wrestler.
The Dubuque RTC World Class Showdown was hosted at the Stoltz Athletics Center on the campus of the University of Dubuque in Dubuque, Iowa, on Saturday, October 21, and was a successful event featuring Senior-level Greco-Roman and women’s wrestling.
Division I News
Off-Season Transfers Will Fuel This Season's NCAA Team Race
Here are the top transfers to keep an eye on as the 2023-24 college wrestling season begins.
Men’s Wrestling to host Crimson & White Dual on Oct. 25 – Lock Haven University Athletics
The Lock Haven men's wrestling team will hold its annual Crimson and White exhibition wrestle-offs on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 5:30 p.m. in historic Rogers Gymnasium.
2023-24's Top 50 Collegiate Wrestlers: #21-#25 – College – Intermat
What has become a preseason staple for us at InterMat, counting down the top 50 wrestlers for the upcoming season, is back for 2023-24. With a large chunk of sixth and seventh-year seniors gone, there is plenty of turnover from last year’s list to this one. That makes for a lot of fun and perhaps some spirited debates.
UNI Wrestling Schedule 2023-2024: What To Know
University of Northern Iowa Wrestling is ready to improve on 2023 as the Panthers open the season in the FloWrestling top-25 rankings.
Purdue Wrestling Schedule 2023-2024: What To Know
Matt Ramos and the Purdue Wrestling opens the season at the Clarion Open on Nov. 5. Here's the full schedule.
USA Wrestling | NCAA Div. I men’s intrasquad match results as of October 23
Each year, TheMat.com has tracked the NCAA Div. I wrestling intrasquad matches, and reported the results. It is the first chance for fans to see the talent and depth of the college programs. Most of these intrasquad matches are open to the public, and many of them are streamed online for those unable to attend in person.
Men’s Wrestling Announces Fifth Season’s Schedule – Presbyterian College
With the program that he helped create now reaching a half-decade in age, Presbyterian College men's wrestling head coach Mark Cody revealed the Blue Hose's 2023-24 layout on Monday afternoon. An affiliate member of the Southern Conference, PC will begin a fresh season on November 1 with a neutral encounter against NC State.
2023-24 Rutgers Preview – Big 10 – Intermat
Sebastian Rivera may not be in the lineup anymore, but his presence in the room as he prepared for his World Championship finals run had a huge impact on the guys still competing for the Scarlet Knights.
Wrestling Adds Francois, Darmstadt To Coaching Staff – University of North Carolina Athletics
Entering year one under the direction of head coach Rob Koll, the North Carolina wrestling program has welcomed assistant coaches Dr. Enock Francois and Ben Darmstadt to the coaching staff.
#PSUwr Feature: Greg Kerkvliet- Wrestling and Beyond – Penn State Athletics
For Penn State Senior Greg Kerkvliet, the wrestling mat is just one area where he showcases his incredible talents. Beyond the tough practices and competitive matches, Kerkvliet embraces academics, has a myriad of diverse interests and holds ambitious aspirations in the world of combat sports.
High School News
6 Breakout Performers At Super 32 – Flowrestling
Every year Super 32 serves as the proving ground for some of the nation's newest high school wrestling stars. Here are 6 guys who made names for themselves.
Podcasts and Video
#463 Jon Reader – Wisconsin Associate Head Coach, NCAA Champ | Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast
Jon Reader is the associate head coach for Wisconsin. As a wrestler, he was an NCAA champ and 3x All American for Iowa State. Reader was coached by Bobby Douglas, Cael Sanderson and Kevin Jackson.
FRL 968 – Super 32 Recap – FloWrestling
The 968th episode of FloWrestling Radio Live. CP, Ben Askren, and Ollie recap an incredible Super 32 Tournament.
