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MSOE Creates Fund To Support Men's Wrestling – Milwaukee School of Engineering Athletics
As MSOE men's wrestling was traveling back from the Northwood Duals on the night of Saturday, January 7th, the bus carrying the Raiders caught fire while transporting them to Milwaukee from northern Minnesota.
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MSOE Bus Catches Fire Saturday, None Injured – d3wrestle.com
As the MSOE wrestling team traveled back to Milwaukee from the Northwood Duals on Saturday night, the team bus caught fire while the the wrestlers were still nearly 300 miles from home.
National Duals Recap
What started as 95 teams battling for dual meet supremacy ended with six divisional champions at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday.
Men's College News
Division I
DIVISION I COACHES POLL: Cornell vaults into Top 10 as dual season picks up speed | NWCA
Wins over Arizona State and Virginia Tech buoyed Cornell six spots as the Big Red were one of the nation’s biggest movers as the first NWCA Division I Coaches Poll of 2023 was released on Tuesday.
InterMat Wrestling – 7 Big Stories from the Week in College Wrestling (1/9/2023)
The first full week of the new year in the college wrestling season did not disappoint as we saw plenty of upsets, individually and team-based, along with standout performances from the sport's best, coupled with some emerging stars.
InterMat Wrestling – Pac-12 Conference Recap (1/9/23)
Cal Poly was the only Pac-12 school this weekend with success. The Mustangs traveled down the road to compete at the Menlo College Invitational. Five of the wrestlers were crowned champions, one finished second and one finished third.
Missouri and Cornell make most noticeable jumps in WIN Jan. 9 rankings – WIN Magazine
Missouri and Cornell made the most noticeable jumps in WIN Magazine’s Jan. 9 Rankings, presented by Cliff Keen Athletic.
Brody Teske Talks Upbringing With MMA Royalty | UFC Fight Pass | UFC
While Most People His Age In His Sport Grew Up Watching Matt Hughes Rule The UFC’s Welterweight Division For Over 10 Years, Iowa’s Brody Teske Was Sharpening His Tools With The Country Boy’s Son.
No. 4 Iowa State enjoys a victory lap against No. 3 Arizona State | The Gazette
Cyclones win 19-15 and their stock keeps rising
Sam Latona tabbed ACC Wrestler of the Week – Virginia Tech Athletics
Virginia Tech wrestling's redshirt junior No. 8 Sam Latona has been named Week 9 ACC Wrestler of the Week after his stellar weekend – a thrilling victory over Cornell's No. 3 Vito Arujau last Friday night and a major decision over George Mason's Josh Jones on Sunday afternoon.
Key takeaways from No. 1 Penn State wrestling’s 28-11 win over No. 11 Wisconsin | NCAA.com
In the first six bouts of Friday’s night dual between No. 1 Penn State and No. 12 Wisconsin, the Badgers did everything they could to keep the score close.
Here’s a look ahead at some of the interesting storylines still to come and athletes to watch that may have been under the radar at the start of the year:
Titus Named Big 12 Wrestler of the Week – West Virginia University Athletics
Following a 3-1 decision over No. 1 Cole Matthews of Pitt, West Virginia University's Jordan Titus has been selected as the Big 12 Wrestler of the Week.
Monday night's dual against Hofstra came down to Bucknell's final wrestler, Dorian Crosby (285), and the junior heavyweight edged nationally-ranked Zachary Knighton-Ward 2-1 with 1:18 of riding time to give the Bison an 18-17 victory over the Pride at Davis Gym.
No. 22 Maryland and Indiana each won five matches, including one major decision apiece, but Indiana held a 57-46 advantage in total points to clinch the criteria point tiebreaker and win the dual, 17-16.
InterMat Wrestling – Five Things We Learned About the Big Ten Last Week
As we've reached the conference dual portion of the season, we've realized we might need to switch up this column because “5 things” is not nearly enough to cover all of the action of the weekend.
Division II
Collins' 4-0 Weekend results in RMAC Wrestler of the Week honor – Colorado Mesa University Athletics
After going 4-0 with a pair of wins over nationally-ranked opponents at last week's National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) National Duals, Colorado Mesa University redshirt sophomore Dawson Collins was named as the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference's Wrestler of the Year, it was announced by conference officials on Tuesday afternoon.
Zeth Brower named SACC Wrestler of The Week – Lander University
After an impressive showing at the NWCA National Duals, Zeth Brower has been named the South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Wrestler of The Week.
Bartos Wins PSAC Wrestler of the Week – Mercyhurst University Athletics
After a stellar week on the mats, Eric Bartos earns his first conference award of the 2022-23 season as he was named the PSAC Wrestler of the Week.
Blubaugh Voted GLVC Wrestler of the Week – UIndy Athletics
Derek Blubaugh has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Wrestler of the Week, it was announced by the league office Tuesday.
Shawn Streck Named MIAA Wrestler of the Week – University of Central Oklahoma Athletics
Shawn Streck was named MIAA Wrestler of the Week, the league announced Tuesday, following a standout performance by the University of Central Oklahoma heavyweight All-American.
Four Pins Lead Hounds to Dominating Win Over Panthers – UIndy Athletics
Late on Monday night the No. 12 UIndy wrestling team showcased some of the thunder they showed off against the nations best just a couple days prior, landing four pins on route to a crushing 51-3 victory in their GLVC opener.
Nick Novak named NSIC Wrestler of the Week – St. Cloud State University Athletics
Huskies 157-pounder goes 4-0 with two wins over NCAA Qualifiers to earn first career honor
Division III
Tomcats beat Lions, fall to Spartans at Mel Berry Duals – Thiel College Athletics
The Thiel College wrestling team split a pair of matches Tuesday night during the Mel Berry Duals, which took place at Maenpa Court at Beeghly Gymnasium.
Whitehill Duals brackets released – Lycoming College Athletics
Stevens highlights a group of 16 teams that will head to Lamade Gymnasium on Friday, Jan. 13, for the start of the two-day 34th annual Budd Whitehill National Duals hosted by Lycoming College.
Rosen Named CCIW Wrestler of the Week – North Central College Athletics
For the first time in his career, Bradley Rosen of the North Central College men's wrestling team was named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Wrestler of the Week following an impressive performance this past weekend
Petrella Garners First Career OAC Men’s Wrestler of the Week Accolade – Baldwin Wallace Athletics
Baldwin Wallace University junior All-American 149-pound men's wrestler Michael Petrella (Reynoldsburg/Bishop Hartley) has been named the Ohio Athletic Conference Wrestler of the Week for the first time in his career.
Morris named PAC Wrestler of the Week – Waynesburg University Athletics
Junior standout earns second conference accolade after winning 174-pound title at Waynesburg Invitational
King selected MIAA Athlete of the Week for wrestling – Olivet
Olivet College junior Donovan King has been named the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Athlete of the Week for wrestling. He is being recognized with this honor for the second time this season.
Greensboro's Josh Wilson named ODAC Wrestler of the Week – Greensboro College Athletics
The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) has announced that Greensboro College's Josh Wilson has been named its Light Wrestler of the Week.
NAIA
Jimmies fall to Tigers in GPAC action | University of Jamestown Athletics Athletics
The Jimmie men's wrestling team returned to GPAC dual action Tuesday evening against Dakota Wesleyan University. The Tigers won six of nine contested matches on the way to a 34-12 victory.
J.D. Perez Earns Wrestling Fourth KCAC POTW Award – Ottawa University
JD Perez of No. 6 Ottawa University has been named the KCAC Men's Wrestler of the Week, the conference office announced Tuesday.
Ferguson awarded American Midwest Conference Wrestler of the Week – Lyon College
Ty Ferguson of Lyon (Ark.) has been selected as the American Midwest Conference (AMC) Wrestler of the Week, the league announced on Monday.
Jovan Garcia of Men's Wrestling Named CCC Wrestler of the Week | Menlo College Athletics
Congratulations to Jovan Garcia for being named the CCC Wrestler of the Week! It's been a busy start to the new year for Menlo Men's Wrestling. After defeating Southern Oregon University on Friday, they hosted the Menlo College Invitational on Saturday.
19th-ranked Jace Luchau takes home his first MSC Wrestler of the Week honor this season after going 5-0 at the NWCA National Duals. Luchau came away with four falls and a major decision win.
For the second time this season, junior Parker Dobrocky has been named the Appalachian Athletic Conference Wrestler of the Week after going 3-1 at the NWCA National Duals with all three wins coming over ranked opponents and NAIA All-Americans.
Women’s College News
CCIW Tabs Gallegos as Wrestler of the Week – North Central College Athletics
Following a week with three pins and a win over the No. 1-ranked wrestler, Jaslynn Gallegos of the North Central College women's wrestling team was honored as the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Wrestler of the Week, the conference announced Tuesday.
Guilford Earns MSC Wrestler of the Week – University of the Cumberlands Athletics
For the second time this season a UC women's wrestler took home the Mid-South Conference Wrestler of the Week honor. This week it was Dymond Guilford who was honored, announced by the conference office Monday.
Levendusky, Raiders collect CCC weekly awards – Southern Oregon University Athletics
One of the more memorable performances ever for the Southern Oregon University women's wrestling team yielded Cascade Conference weekly awards Monday for the Raiders and 170-pound senior Joye Levendusky.
High School News
Bergen Catholic wrestling completes comeback in last bout to avoid upset – NorthJersey.com
Aidan Wallace kept a banged-up Bergen Catholic lineup from a shocking upset on Tuesday night.
Former central Nebraska 3-time state wrestling champion Fruchtl passes away – KNSB
Former Grand Island Senior High, Northwest High and Hastings College wrestler Blake Fruchtl has died, GINW administration confirmed to Local4 Tuesday. The exact time and cause of death are unconfirmed at this time.
#1 Brayden Thompson Transfers From Lockport, IL To Stillwater, OK – FloWrestling
Brayden Thompson, the top-ranked 182-pounder in the country, has decided to compete at Stillwater High School for his final semester of high school.
Even before this season began, the Mayo High School wrestling team wasn’t shy about the expectations it laid out for itself.
Longtime Bellmont wrestling coach Gunsett passes away | WANE 15
Over the years Bellmont wrestling has become one of the premier programs in any sport throughout northeast Indiana, and at the heart of the team’s success was coach Paul Gunsett.
Kaukauna Ghosts’ head wrestling coach Jeff Matczak on being chosen as the 2021-22 NFHS Section 4 Boys Wrestling Coach of the Year.
A week ago, Xavier received 12 of 16 votes in the first Connecticut Wrestling Online top 10 wrestling poll of the season but was ranked No. 2 behind Danbury in balloting by state coaches and members of the media.
Podcasts & Video
Randall and Jake are joined by Coach Yetzer to talk about the trip down south to warmer weather at the Citrus Invitational to thaw out after the 2nd Annual Polar Plunge.
Bloodround Wrestling Podcast: Bloodround #407
This week we talk through Michigan's West coast trip, their upcoming dual with Michigan State, and Illinois is good! We also discuss some of the best parts of Mount Pleasant, a recurring piece to this podcast from this point forward, as well as the SDSU results.
The Bader Show – Mitchell Mesenbrink – FloWrestling
Mitchell Mesenbrink grew up in an incredible wrestling environment. He takes us through his journey in the sport and his recent announcement that he will be entering the transfer portal.
The Bader Show – Kendall Coleman – FloWrestling
Purdue's Kendall Coleman joins the show today to talk about his journey through the sport.
Near Fall: The NJ Wrestling Podcast – Season 4, Episode 5 by Near Fall: The NJ Wrestling Podcast
In this weeks episode, Donald talks about the start of the bulk of the dual meet season, recaps some of the weekend tournaments, and highlights some of the conference matches to watch this week, as well as gives a preview into the matches covered by GSHSW.
Episode 17 – Bring on 2023! by Duck Insider
Episode 17 is a program update as we enter the second half of the season. We discuss intersession practice, the latest rankings, and the upcoming schedule.
FRL 880 – Spencer's Crazy Comeback + Is Levi Haines A Title Contender? – FloWrestling
The 880th episode of FloWrestling Radio Live.
