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Jason Bryant’s College Wrestling Wrap Sheet – Dec. 2, 2021 | Mat Talk Podcast Network
Jason Bryant’s College Wrestling Wrap Sheet is a look at five topics from the world of college wrestling with highlights, things you know and things you don’t. Here’s the five for December 2, 2021.
Raiders split matches, drop dual at MSU-Northern – Southern Oregon University Athletics
Southern Oregon split 10 matches with 18th-ranked Montana State-Northern, but the bonus points were in the Lights' favor as they pulled out a 26-21 Cascade Conference dual win Thursday night at Armory Gymnasium.
Brennan Swafford is a 174-pound redshirt on Iowa's wrestling team – The Hawk Eye
So rather than return to Graceland and pursue a third national title, the Mediapolis High School graduate decided to pull up stakes and join the defending NCAA Division I national champion University of Iowa wrestling team.
Khash Saghafi goes On The Mat – OTM638 | Mat Talk Podcast Network
Khash Saghafi joins Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as On The Mat returns now that the college wrestling season is here. Saghafi is currently the President of Liberty Home Mortgage in Ohio, but he was a former wrestler at Oklahoma State. Kyle’s been wanting to get Khash on the show for a while. Listen and find out why Saghafi insists on refusing to settle.
Heil named November SoCon Wrestler of the Month – Campbell University
Unbeaten through the first month of the 2021-22 season, Campbell's Josh Heil has been named Southern Conference Wrestler of the Month for November.
#6 Wins All 10 Bouts in Victory – NC State University Athletics
The sixth-ranked NC State wrestling team won all 10 bouts, seven went for bonus points, and downed visiting Gardner-Webb 45-(-1).
Weighing In with David Mirikitani, Episode 223 posted: Previewing Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational – TheMat.com
This week’s edition of Weighing In with David Mirikitani: Episode 223 has been posted and can be viewed on Youtube.
#291 Bill ‘Mr Z’ Zimmerman – PA HOF Coach | Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast
Bill “Mr. Z” Zimmerman is a legendary Pennsylvania high school wrestling coach. From 1961 – 1994, Mr. Z coached at Harriton High School and was known for his impeccable leadership and competitive spirit.
Previewing this weekend’s 2021 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational – TheMat.com
The 2021 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational begins Friday with an incredibly talented group of competitors set to take the mat at every weight.
Peyton Robb Q&A: Early-season success, working with Tervel Dlagnev, excitement at Nebraska – TheMat.com
This week, we talk with Nebraska’s Peyton Robb, a U23 World team member for Team USA who has had a standout start to this collegiate season. Below, Robb discusses his mindset early this season, which has been helped by his relationship with coach Tervel Dlagnev.
Girls National High School Wrestling Rankings – November 2021 – WIN Magazine
USA Wrestling, FloWrestling and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum has published the November 2021 rankings for high school girls wrestlers for the 2021-22 season. This national ranking evaluates all girls enrolled in grades 8-12, and athletes from all 50 states are eligible for selection.
Junior and 14U Girls National Duals will return to Tulsa in 2022 and 2023 – TheMat.com
USA Wrestling is excited to announce that Junior and 14U Girls National Duals is returning to Tulsa, Okla., at the Cox Business Convention Center on June 14-18, 2022, which will showcase the nation's top high school boys and girls along with 14U girls wrestlers in a dual format. Tulsa has also been awarded the event for 2023.
Kyle Crutchmer Previews His Fight Friday at Bellator 272 | Pistols Firing
Former Cowboy wrestler and All-American Kyle Crutchmer has one of the biggest fights of his MMA career when he takes on Oliver Enkamp, a Swedish fighter that is currently 10-2, this Friday night at Bellator 272.
Fanco Wrestling – Watch out! These Dark Horse Upper Weights Are True NCAA Threats
in a recent article, we decided to look at the 2021-2022 upper weights who could recreate Conel’s historical performance.
Wrestling Rallies to Beat Lock Haven in First Dual of Season – Michigan State University Athletics
Despite not holding a lead the entire night and trailing by 12 team points after seven bouts, the Michigan State wrestling team rallied in its first dual meet of the season for a 19-17 win over Lock Haven Thursday evening at Thomas Fieldhouse in Lock Haven, Pa.
Cardinals Dominate Firebirds, 40-3 – North Central College Athletics
Competing in their third dual of the season, the North Central College men's wrestling team defeated Carthage College 40-3 in a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) matchup on Thursday evening at the Tarble Arena.
Millikin Wrestling Remains Undefeated in Dual Competition – Millikin University Athletics
The Millikin wrestling team improved to 8-0 in dual competition defeating Aurora University 50-4 on December 2 in the Griswold Center in Decatur, Illinois.
No. 1 Duhawks Shut Down No. 4 Auggies in Top-Five Feud – Loras College Athletics
In the marquee match of the week that had the eyes of Division III watching, the No. 1-ranked Loras College wrestling team (2-0, 1-0 A-R-C) established an early lead to assert its dominance over the No. 4-ranked Augsburg University Auggies (2-1) on Wednesday, handing the Auggies their first loss of the season with a 23-17 victory inside SI Melby Hall.
Middle of Lineup Comes Through as Wolves Dominate Royals to Give Brown First Win – Newberry College Athletics
After dropping back to back heartbreakers to start the season against Belmont Abbey and King, the Newberry Wrestling Team got back to winning ways on Thursday evening as they rallied off six straight wins to put away the match and get their fifth straight win over the Queens Royals by a score of 32-10.
UWW Awards: Olympic Champs Geraei, Lorincz, Evloev Capture Top Spots in GR Rankings | United World Wrestling
Wrestlers from eight different nationalities claimed the grand prize of $10,000 as United World Wrestling announced the prize winners of Greco-Roman in its year-end awards.
Hungary Today: President Lalovic Accepts Hungarian State Award | United World Wrestling
On Wednesday, President Lalovic traveled to Hungary to accept the Officer’s Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary, Civilian Division award while also signing an agreement for the Hungarian capital city to host competitions, training camps and seminars.
UWW Awards: Sadulaev, Burroughs, Otoguro Among 10 FS Wrestlers Awarded $10,000 | United World Wrestling
After a forced delay of two years, United World Wrestling's end-of-year awards are back.
Wrestlers split duals with Oklahoma City – Wayland Baptist University Athletics
Wayland Baptist men's and women's wrestling teams made their home debuts Thursday afternoon in the Laney Center in duals against Oklahoma City University. All four teams are either ranked or receiving votes in the NAIA Top 20 Coaches' Polls, and the quality wrestling on the mats proved the teams' talent.
