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Molinari and Bruntil to face off in Yariguin finals, Green and Pantaleo eliminated – TheMat.com
There will be an all-USA final at 65 kg as two American women’s freestylers—Forrest Molinari and Emma Bruntil—advanced to the finals of the 2022 Ivan Yariguin Grand Prix on Thursday in Russia.
BATTLE OF THE BURGS: Wartburg head coach Eric Keller | Rokfin – Mat Talk Online
Wartburg head coach Eric Keller on his team's 24-8 win over Augsburg. Wartburg won its fifth-straight dual over rival Augsburg on Thursday night in Minneapolis. After jumping out to a 15-0 lead, the Knights cruised to the program's 10th win in 11 tries in dual competition over the Auggies. Head coach Eric Keller talks about what his team had to focus on to win.
No. 1 Knights Defeat No. 4 Augsburg in Battle of the Burgs Dual – Wartburg College Athletics
Winning the first five bouts at the annual “Battle of the Burgs”, the No. 1 Wartburg Knights wrestling program rolled their fifth consecutive victory over No. 4 Augsburg University Auggies. The Knights defeated the Auggies 24-8.
Five Point Move 2021 Athlete of the Year: G'Angelo Hancock – Five Point Move
There was a story from last winter. Travel during the early stages of 2021 was rife with issues, especially for athletes who were trying to arrange flights to Europe. Hurried test results, various permissions from various organizations, layers of new rules…
6 Tournament Tips and Tricks — Push Pull Wrestling
I’ve been to a lot of tournaments. I’ve seen them from every angle. Each year, I learn a little something something to give me an edge. I’ve got some advice and I’d like to share it. No, it isn’t the most important. No, it isn’t even the most serious. But they are good things to know. They all will improve your wrestling meet quality of life exponentially.
NWCA 2021-22 Regular Season NCAA Women's Poll #4 | NWCA
The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) announced their January NCAA Women’s Wrestling Coaches tournament rankings and their second dual rankings. King University remains on top of both polls, with McKendree University coming in second.
Heads Up – A USA Wrestling Coaches Council Podcast: Season 2, Episode 1 featuring Lee Pritts, Angel Cejudo and Eric Larkin is now available – TheMat.com
In the first episode of the second season of the Coaches Council podcast, join Mike and Mike (Hagerty and Clayton) as they interview three of the greatest wrestling minds in the sport today.
UWW Changes Rules to Promote Active Wrestling, Balance in Brackets | United World Wrestling
United World Wrestling's Bureau announced changes to wrestling's rules that are effective immediately.
2021-22 NAIA Women's Wrestling Coaches' Poll – No. 4 (January 27th) – NAIA
Life University (Ga.) moves up to claim the top spot in the NAIA Women's Wrestling Coaches' Top 20 Poll. Campbellsville (Ky.) and Southern Oregon are second and third respectively since the last edition, while Grand View (Iowa) and Texas Wesleyan alternate spots.
Peyton Prussin Q&A: Success at Life, the advantages of college wrestling, making future World teams – TheMat.com
This week, we talk with Life University standout Peyton Prussin, who played a key role in the team’s victory at the 2022 NWCA National Duals. Earlier in the season, Prussin was named USA Wrestling’s Athlete of the Week after winning an individual title at the Missouri Valley Open.
NWCA 2021-22 Division III Regular Season Poll #5 | NWCA
On Thursday the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) released their fifth set set of regular season rankings. This is in advance of a busy week of competition highlighted by the top Division III wrestling rivalry, the “Battle of the Burgs” where #8/#4 Augsburg hosts #6/#1 Wartburg. This weekend’s slate also includes one of the top DIII tournaments in the Pete Willson-Wheaton Invitational.
Bonus Points Key Maverick Victory in Bank of Colorado Battle in Brownson – Colorado Mesa University Athletics
The No. 16 Colorado Mesa men's wrestling team needed every weight to contribute and they got just that in a 23-21 win over the visiting CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves on Thursday (Jan. 27) evening in the seventh-annual Bank of Colorado Battle in Brownson.
Wabash Wrestling Celebrates Senior Night With Shutout Win Over KWU – Wabash College Athletics
Wabash College honored the 10 senior members of its 2021-2022 wrestling team prior to Thursday's final home match of the season against Kentucky Wesleyan University.
No. 1 Duhawks Collect Tenth-Straight Win, Shutout NWU – Loras College Athletics
The Duhawks earned their tenth-straight victory with a dominant 55-0 shutout over the Prairie Wolves, grabbing seven victories by fall.
DelVal Wins Second Straight; Richardson Secures Victory Over Muhlenberg On Senior Night – Delaware Valley University Athletics
The Delaware Valley University men's wrestling team honored its two seniors before its final home dual of the season against Muhlenberg College and senior honoree Chris Richardson sealed the 23-14 victory for the home team in the final bout of the evening.
Late Surge Powers Saints to Win Over Queens in Conference Action – Limestone University Athletics
The Limestone University men's wrestling team continued its stellar season with a 28-17 win over Queens University in a dual match on Thursday evening. The Saints fell behind early but stayed poised, earning the pivotal conference win.
UNK Easily Takes MIAA Opener – University of Nebraska – Kearney Athletics
The third-ranked Nebraska-Kearney wrestling team once again dominated Central Missouri, this time racking up four falls and three tech falls to win 45-3 Thursday night in Warrensburg.
No. 2 St. Cloud State dominates No. 15 Upper Iowa in return to NSIC action – St. Cloud State University Athletics
No. 2 St. Cloud State Wrestling dominated No. 15 Upper Iowa 34-2 in their return to NSIC contests on Thursday evening, opening the match with four straight bonus-point wins and taking nine of 10 bouts.
#24 Jets fall despite taking every match wrestled – Newman University Athletics
#24 ranked Newman hosted Fort Hays State Thursday night in an MIAA dual Thursday night. The result was rather inconspicuous as the Jets dropped the dual 24-21 despite winning every match wrestled inside of Fugate Gymnasium.
Flashes Conquer Vikings 25-9 – Kent State Golden Flashes
The Golden Flashes got the better of their local and MAC rival Cleveland State, defeating the Vikings 25-9 in front of an energetic M.A.C. Center crowd on Thursday night.
2021-2022 NAIA Wrestling Coaches' Top 20 Poll – No. 5 – NAIA
For the sixth time this season, Grand View (Iowa) secures the top billing in the NAIA Men's Wrestling Coaches' Top 20 Poll.
