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From the Mat Talk Podcast Network
App State on the horizon and meet new SID Jonas Pope – NCS99 | Mat Talk Podcast Network
Episode 99 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast will get a recap of the U23 World Championships with Trent Hidlay’s performance, a wrestle-off recap and then looking ahead to the annual early-season dual with App State.
Hall of Fame News
National Wrestling Hall of Fame – Massachusetts Chapter
As a state chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, the Massachusetts Chapter carries forth the goals of our national organization by celebrating the excellence of wrestlers, coaches, officials, and other contributors to Massachusetts wrestling.
Men’s College News
Division I
Wolverines Select Four Captains for 2022-23 Season – University of Michigan Athletics
University of Michigan wrestling head coach Sean Bormet announced Wednesday (Nov. 2) that graduate student Jack Medley, fifth years Will Lewan and Mason Parris and Cameron Amine will serve as team captains for the 2022-23 season.
Domonic Baker Is Looking To Inspire Virginia Wrestlers | UFC FIGHT PASS | UFC
He may not be from the mecca of NCAA wrestling, he may not even be from a state in the argument, but Campbell University freshman Domonic Baker is out to prove there’s a path to the top from Virginia.
North Carolina Wrestling will participate in the first-ever Battle at Bragg, hosted by Campbell University and the United States Army. The unique event on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, will be held at the Pope Army Airfield at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, N.C.
InterMat Wrestling – Pittsburgh 2022-23 Season Preview
The Panthers will be a force to be reckoned with this year. They return several key starters, and their lineup is bolstered by solid recruiting and another year of excellent management of the transfer portal by Keith Gavin.
2022 Southeast Open Entries – FloWrestling
The Southeast Open is one of the first major open tournaments of the college season and will go down on November 5.
What 2 Watch 4: Opening Weekend – FloWrestling
Take a look at the five biggest storylines of week one in college wrestling.
Mark Branch: What I Learned From John Smith – FloWrestling
Wyoming head coach Mark Branch reflects on what he learned from his college coach, Oklahoma State's John Smith.
Wisconsin Wrestling on Twitter: Statement from Wisconsin Athletics
Statement from Wisconsin Athletics:
Division II
Men’s Wrestling Takes Down Elmira in Season-Opener – East Stroudsburg University Athletics
The East Stroudsburg University men's wrestling team returned to the mat on Wednesday night by defeating Elmira, 46-6, in their season-opening dual inside Speidel Gymnasium.
Division III
Averett Tops Preseason Poll as ODAC Wrestling Set for Return Campaign – ODAC
ODAC schools have not competed in men's wrestling under the conference banner since 1980, so it is only fitting that the 2022-23 ODAC Wrestling Preseason Poll is topped by the conference's newest full-time member.
Thiel tops PAC preseason wrestling poll – Presidents' Athletic Conference
Thiel College was selected as the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) preseason wrestling favorite in 2022-23, according to a vote of league coaches, sports information directors and the conference office.
Millikin Wrestling Opens with Two Wins – Millikin University Athletics
The Millikin wrestling team opened the 2022-23 season by winning two duals on November 2 at the Griswold Center in Decatur, Illinois. The Big Blue defeated Carthage College 45—3 and the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) 30-21.
No. 1 Wartburg Wins Season Opener – Wartburg College Athletics
The No. 1 Wartburg men's wrestling team (1-0 overall, 1-0 A-R-C) defeated Nebraska Wesleyan (0-1, 0-1) 46-3 Wednesday in the season opener.
D3wrestle.com Previews
2022-2023 Dubuque Preview – d3wrestle.com
2021-22 Dual Meet Record: 8-5
2022-2023 Concordia Wisconsin Preview – d3wrestle.com
Head Coach Kevin Koch, in his sixth season, anticipates a solid year with 8 seniors on a deep roster.
NAIA
NAIA Insider: Boldmaa's Quest For 4, Returning Stars Grab Spotlight – FloWrestling
Seven NAIA champions return to the fast-growing division, led by Doane's high-scoring Baterdene Boldmaa, who's chasing his fourth national title.
Introducing Joel Harris, head wrestling coach – WVU Tech Athletics
WVU Tech and Director of Athletics Kenneth Howell are excited to introduce Joel Harris as head wrestling coach for the Golden Bears. Coach Harris enters the position with over two decades of coaching experience that spans from the club level, middle and high school to college.
#7 Ottawa (KS) Braves Take Down #17 Wildcats in 2022-23 Opener – Victory Sports Network
The #7 Ottawa University men's wrestling team took down #17 Baker 26-12 at Wilson Field House on Tuesday night in the opening dual of the 2022-23 season.
Women’s College News
Fort Hays State Adds Women’s Wrestling; First Season Set for 2024-25 – FHSU Athletics
Fort Hays State University President Tisa Mason and Director of Athletics Curtis Hammeke announced on Wednesday (Nov. 2) the addition of Women's Wrestling as a varsity sport in Athletics, set to begin competition in 2024-25.
Soaring Eagles Take Down Warriors In Home-Opening Upset, 25-22 – Elmira College Athletics
In what was just the fourth-ever meeting between the Soaring Eagles and the Warriors, the Elmira College women's wrestling program secured a victory between a pair of nationally ranked squads on Wednesday night inside Speidel Gymnasium
Simon Fraser welcomes four women's wrestling newcomers – Simon Fraser University Athletics
The next wave of Simon Fraser women's wrestling greats is on campus as four freshmen have joined the Red Leafs' roster ahead of the 2022-23 season.
WRESTLING TICKETS ON SALE FOR INAUGURAL SEASON – Texas Woman's University Athletics
TWU Wrestling kicked off its inaugural season with a free Intrasquad meet on Monday, Oct 31. With more history to be made this season, the team will compete in its first home meet in program history on Nov. 10.
Women’s college intrasquad results, as of November 2 – TheMat.com
USA Wrestling has reached out to the coaches of the nation’s women’s college varsity programs, seeking to collect intrasquad results.
King aiming to continue success – King University
The King University women's wrestling team had another successful season in 2021-22, finishing national runners-up at the NWCA National Championships while winning the NWCA National Duals championship.
International News
Stage set for thrilling Greco-Roman World Cup in Baku | United World Wrestling
For the first time, the top teams from the World Championships will get a chance to challenge a team comprising of stars from around the world.
Monday Roundup: World Cup Schedule; SRB Out; Bisultanov; KGZ VP On Lorincz – Five Point Move
The 2022 Greco-Roman World Cup takes place this coming weekend (November 5-6) from the Baku Sports Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. FLOWrestling will carry the live broadcast for the United States audience (subscription required) with coverage beginning on Saturday morning at 10:00am local time/2:00am ET.
Wrestling nationals in focus as WFI tightens selection policy – Hindustan Times
The federation has decided to pick probables for the women's national camps on the basis of performances at the tournament.
Saskatchewan tops Men’s Wrestling to open U SPORTS ranking — Men’s Wrestling — U SPORTS
U SPORTS Men’s Wrestling has begun, and the Saskatchewan Huskies is the team to beat with 49 points.
High School News
A group lobbying to add girls wrestling hoped to pin down the LHSAA’s executive committee on specifics, including the start of a probationary period.
Podcasts & Video
Frank Molinaro | The Bader Show (Ep. 344) – Flowrestling
2016 Olympian, 2012 undefeated NCAA Champion and current Arizona State assistant coach Frank Molinaro joins the show.
Bloodround Wrestling Podcast: Episode #399
This week's episode Tommy & Kevin sit down in person to finish previewing NCAA weights (184, 197 & 285), discuss November, and give our honest assessments of The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.
TFW: NCAA SEASON PREVIEW | MatScouts
Willie Saylor and Justin Basch preview the upcoming D1 wrestling season.
FRL 854 – Best Potential Matches Of The Weekend + Northwestern Preview – FloWrestling
The 854th episode of FloWrestling Radio Live.
MMA News
Wrestling has long been considered the best base for mixed martial arts (MMA).
Cejudo Names Top Five Amateur Wrestlers That Could Do Well In MMA – MMANews
Olympic gold medalist and two-weight UFC champion Henry Cejudo has given us a scouting report on the top five NCAA wrestlers to look out for in MMA.
Wrestling Schedules
NAIA Women’s Wrestling Week in Preview, October 31-November 6 | Wrestling by Pirate
NCAA Women’s Wrestling Week in Preview, November 1-6 | Wrestling by Pirate
NAIA Men’s Wrestling Week in Preview, October 31-November 6 | Wrestling by Pirate
D-3 Week in Preview, November 1-6 | Wrestling by Pirate
