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On this Episode, the MatStats boys do their monthly statistical analysis on women’s collegiate & girls HS wrestling. Where it is today, how it compares with other sports & where it seems to be heading. MatStats shows that men & women wrestling have a symbiotic relationship and can and need to help each other. We are all wrestlers.
New Program Alert
Muhlenberg to Launch Women's Wrestling Program – Muhlenberg College Athletics
Further advancing its commitment to provide robust and competitive athletics opportunities, Muhlenberg College is adding women's varsity wrestling as its 23rd varsity sport. A search for a head coach will begin immediately. The program will begin full dual meet competition in the fall of 2024.
Men's College News
Division I
Carr Defeats O'Toole; ISU Falls at Missouri – Iowa State University Athletics
No. 3 Iowa State (16-3, 7-1 Big 12) dropped its first Big 12 dual in over two calendar years to No. 10 Missouri (8-3, 7-1 Big 12), 23-12, Wednesday evening inside the Hearns Center.
No. 10 Wrestling Upsets No. 3 Iowa State on Senior Night, 23-12 – University of Missouri Athletics
The No. 10-ranked University of Missouri wrestling team picked up a Senior Night victory against No. 3 Iowa State, 23-12, Wednesday, Feb. 15. In front of a Hearnes Center wrestling record 4,819 fans, Mizzou built an insurmountable lead late in the dual to pick up its seventh victory in the last eight meetings against the Cyclones.
Gardner-Webb scored bonus points in four matches to handle Duke on Wednesday night by a score of 30-10.
NCAA most dominant wrestler award standings update for the 2023 season | NCAA.com
The NCAA has released updated standings for the 2023 NCAA Wrestling Awards that will be awarded in March at the respective Division I, II and III Wrestling Championships.
Blake West Earns MAC Wrestler of the Week Plaudit – NIU Athletics
Redshirt freshman Blake West was crowned Mid-American Conference (MAC) Wrestler of the Week after winning his tilt with No. 8 Michael DeAugustino of No. 13 Northwestern last Friday, the league office announced Wednesday.
Zaccone named SoCon Wrestler of the Week – Campbell University
After going 2-0 with another ranked win, Campbell's Domenic Zaccone has been named Southern Conference Wrestler of the Week.
InterMat Wrestling – DI Live Streaming Guide (2/15 -2/19/2023)
We're into the final week of the dual season, but have a semi-full schedule of DI duals whis week. A total of 47 duals will be contested.
Nittany Lion Wrestler Shayne Van Ness Named B1G Wrestler of the Week – Penn State Athletics
Penn State wrestling's Shayne Van Ness has been named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week for the week ending February 12, 2023. Van Ness rolled up 10 takedowns in a major and tech fall this past weekend, helping Penn State go 2-0 and close out the Big Ten dual season at 8-0, winning the 2023 B1G Regular Season title.
InterMat Wrestling – B1G Takeaways from Week Six of Conference Dual Season
This week marked the end of the 2022-23 Big Ten dual schedule and the close of the regular season for some, while a few teams still have one more nonconference dual remaining.
InterMat Wrestling – EIWA Conference Recap (2/15/23)
As the season is winding down, we saw Penn defeat Drexel in the Battle of Philadelphia and Mason Leiphart earned his 13th tech fall of the season.
Division III
NWCA Releases Division III Men's Coaches Regular Season Poll #6 | NWCA
On Wednesday the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) released their sixth and final set of regular season Division III Men’s Coaches Tournament and Dual Polls, as well as national and regional individual rankings.
Rams record ninth dual win, 35-6 over Augustana – Cornell College
The Rams finished a strong dual season with a 9-3 mark, the most wins since the 2016-17 campaign.
NAIA
2022-23 NAIA Men's Wrestling Coaches' Top 20 Poll – Final – NAIA
Grand View (Iowa) now leads the NAIA Men's Wrestling Coaches' Top 20 Poll for the seventh straight rankings period this year.
Indiana Tech's Vermillion Named NAIA Wrestler of the Week – Victory Sports Network
Eric Vermillion of the Indiana Tech men's wrestling team was named this week's NAIA Wrestler of the Week for his performance at the WHAC Tournament, where he went 3-0.
Lindsey Wilson Athletics – Saunier Tabbed Wrestling Champion of Character
Lindsey Wilson student-athlete Lucas Saunier has been named to the 2023 Mid-South Conference Champions of Character Team for wrestling, officials announced on Wednesday.
Wrestling Announces Academic All-Conference Honorees – UPIKE Athletics
Officials of the Mid-South Conference announced the 2022-23 Wrestling MSC Academic All-Conference honorees Wednesday. The Champions of Character teams were announced as well.
Junior College
KJCCC Wrestler of the Week, Week 11 – Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference
Northwest Tech Wrestler Bryce Boumans (157lbs) went 4-0 with only one takedown at the NJCAA South Central District Championships last weekend.
International News
Russia’s gymnastics and wrestling federations said on Tuesday they had been invited to take part in this year’s Asian Games, a move that could potentially pave the way for their athletes to qualify for next year’s Paris Olympics.
2021-22 USA Wrestling Annual Report now available for download – TheMat.com
The 2021-22 USA Wrestling Annual Report has been published and is now available for the wrestling community to download.
Monday Roundup: Eduard Popp Retires – Five Point Move
Longtime German heavyweight Eduard Popp announced his retirement on Sunday, bringing to an end a career that spanned well over a decade and included two appearances in the Olympic Games.
High School News
2023 NCHSAA State Tournament: Team Race Breakdown | Carolina Takedown Talk
The 1A classification is a three horse race between the usual suspects. Is there a favorite? We think that you could make a case for each of these teams.
Southside's Reaux, Brother Martin's Clementi, Sam Houston's Roach among repeat winners.
Wrestlers are typically grouped by weight classification, but some deem pound-for-pound rankings to be the truest measure of greatness.
Brandon Johnson is proof that it’s not where you start, it’s where you finish that counts.
General News
XTREAM Arena draws customers to Coralville restaurants, businesses – The Daily Iowan
The arena continues to bring in more people and businesses to the Iowa River Landing area nearly two and a half years after its opening.
MMA News
Bryce Meredith Signs With Bellator – FloWrestling
2X NCAA finalist Bryce Meredith will be taking his MMA talents to Bellator.
Podcasts & Videos
Granby wrestling eyes state success – WTKR
The resurgence of Granby wrestling has been one of the biggest headlines of the 2022-2023 season and the Comets are looking to put a successful cap on the campaign this weekend.
2022-2023: Rivalry Week and Big 12 Race! by Pin 12 Wrestling Podcast
Join hosts Sam Phillips (@slamphillips) and Lee Cothran (@leecothran) to discuss what is happening in the most decorated conference in college wrestling, the Big 12! This week, Missouri and Iowa State prepare for their epic matchup. Carr vs. O'Toole.
FRL 896 – Keys To Victory For David Carr & Keegan O'Toole – FloWrestling
The 896th episode of FloWrestling Radio Live.
Michigan Grappler Podcast: The Rundown – Episode 82
The Rundown – Episode 82
Jermail Porter went for wrestling as a Freshman in High School at Akron Firestone and made the state finals by his senior year. He went onto Kent State where he became the school's first NCAA D1 All American in 23 seasons. After Kent State he played 2 NFL seasons on the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs 53 man roster. Jermail now owns his own gym and is a personal trainer and entrepreneur in Cleveland, Ohio.
WIwrestle Podcast #27 | WIWrestle
Crazy Tuesday recap!
Aaron Anspach – Penn State NCAA Finalist – Where Are They Now | Nittany Lion WC
PSU Alumni Clay Steadman checks in with Penn State NCAA Finalist Aaron Anspach
indianaMat Gorilla Radio: High School Wrestling Weekly Season 4 Episode 14
Rex Brewer and special guest host John Kintz take a look back at semistates, and look ahead to the state finals. They are also joined by special guests Mike Goebel and Joe Caprino.
IndianaMat Gorilla Radio: IndianaMat Gorilla Radio Episode 154
Three hours of talking wrestling and the state finals bracket breakdowns by Mike and Joe.
