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From the Mat Talk Podcast Network
KCAC Men’s Wrestling Media Day – October 25, 2023 | Mat Talk Podcast Network
For the second year in a row, the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference is hosting a virtual media day for men's and women's wrestling. On October 25, the head coaches of the seven KCAC wrestling schools were hosted by Nate Naasz to talk about their squads and the upcoming season.
Bloodround #440 with Princeton head coach Joe Dubuque | Mat Talk Podcast Network
This week Tommy and Kevin do a recap of the U23 tournament and why we are living in the golden age of USA Wrestling and then we chat with Joe Dubuque.
U23 World Championships – (Brackets) (Live Stream)
USA Wrestling is thrilled to announce its official partnership with Wrestling Mindset, the global leader in mental training for wrestlers. As part of this significant collaboration, Wrestling Mindset will be the “Official Mental Training Partner of USA Wrestling.”
The United States locked up the team title in men’s freestyle Wednesday night at the 2023 U23 World Championships in Tirana, Albania. Team USA had six medalists for men’s freestyle, a new record for the U23 age group.
U23 Worlds: AIN capture four golds; USA wins team title | United World Wrestling
Most of them were wrestling internationally after years but the Individual Neutral Athletes at the U23 World Championships in Tirana showed no signs of rust, winning four of the five gold medals on Wednesday.
Wednesday's U23 World Championship semifinals set | United World Wrestling
Welcome to the third day of wrestling at the 2023 U23 World Championships. Today, we'll welcome in five women's wrestling weights–50kg, 55kg, 59kg, 68kg and 76kg.
Hardy Takes Bronze at U23 World Championships – University of Nebraska
All-American Nebraska wrestler Brock Hardy earned the freestyle bronze medal at 65 kg at the 2023 U23 World Championships after posting a 4-1 record.
Isaac Trumble wins Gold Medal at U23 World Championships – NC State University Athletics
NC State's Isaac Trumble will have a little something extra in his luggage when he returns to US soil.
More International News
Monday Roundup: U23 Worlds Week; Staebler Book – Five Point Move
Two members of the American roster, Camden Russell (55 kg, NYAC/MWC) and Phillip Moomey (60 kg, Spartan Combat RTC), appeared in the U23 Worlds last year — and seven of the ten US athletes boast prior World-level experience overall.
2023 Ukrainian Women's Wrestling team visits Cornell College | KGAN
Cornell College in Mount Vernon has special guests throughout the last full week of October: the Ukrainian Women's Wrestling team.
Greensboro College Will Host Ukraine Women's National Wrestling Team | Education | yesweekly.com
Greensboro College will host the Ukraine Women's National Wrestling Team November 16-20. Winners of the 2022 United World Women's Freestyle Wrestling World Cup, the team is currently spending two months in the United States promoting the sport and sharing the struggles the country is facing at home.
High School News
The Keystone State came on top of every division at the Super 32 Challenge, pulling the sweep of the high school, middle school, 11U, 8U and girls divisions.
Northern Lebanon wrestler Aaron Seidel commits to Virginia Tech – Lebanon Daily News
Aaron Seidel has had great months before. Take this past March. The Northern Lebanon wrestler won his second consecutive PIAA title and then claimed a national title at the National High School Coaches Association Championships.
Pleasantvilles Adriana Palumbo wins Super 32 national wrestling title – LoHud
It's nice to surprise others, and sometimes, it feels even better to surprise yourself. Wrap both feelings inside a highly-esteemed championship belt, and you might come close to how Pleasantville junior Adriana Palumbo felt after capturing the Super 32 title at Greensboro, North Carolina this past weekend.
College Wrestle-Offs and Intrasquads
As the Lehigh wrestling team continues preparations for the 2023-24 season, the Mountain Hawks will showcase their progress in a public setting as Lehigh hosts the annual Brown and White Intrasquad Thursday night inside Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall.
VMI Wrestling to host Intrasquad in Barracks Thursday – Virginia Military Institute
The VMI wrestling team will hold its annual intrasquad scrimmage Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in New Barracks on Post.
Men’s Wrestling holds Crimson & White Dual (Results) – Lock Haven University Athletics
The Division I Lock Haven men’s wrestling team held its annual Crimson and White exhibition wrestle-offs on Wednesday, Oct. 25.
Indiana Wrestling’s Intrasquad Match Set for Saturday – Indiana University Athletics
Indiana Wrestling's annual Intrasquad Match has been set for Saturday, Oct. 28 at 3 p.m. in Wilkinson Hall.
Cyclones Set For Final Wrestle-Offs – Iowa State University Athletics
Iowa State will hold its final wrestle-offs Thursday evening at the Lied Recreational Center. Action is slated to begin at 6:30 p.m.
Preseason Rankings
Colorado Mesa enters the inaugural 2023-24 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Women’s Wrestling season as the favorites after earning 14 points and three first-place votes in the RMAC Women’s Wrestling Preseason Coaches’ Poll.
Adams State enters the 2023-24 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Men’s Wrestling season as the league favorite, the conference announced Wednesday. The Grizzlies sit atop the RMAC Men’s Wrestling Preseason Poll with 58 points and four first-place votes.
UIndy Picked to Repeat as GLVC Wrestling Champions – Great Lakes Valley Conference
University of Indianapolis was voted in the preseason coaches’ poll as the choice to win the 2024 Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) wrestling championship, the league office announced on Wednesday.
Morningside tops GPAC 2023-24 Wrestling Preseason Poll – Great Plains Athletic Conference
Morningside University totaled 180 points in the preseason poll and is picked to win the 2023-24 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Wrestling Championship. Doane was picked second with 177 points, while Briar Cliff was picked third with 144 points and one first place-vote.
Features and such
No. 14 Rutgers wrestling set to begin 2023-2024 season – The Daily Targum
The Rutgers wrestling team is set to begin its season with a quad meet on the West Coast against Cal Poly and Duke on November 3. The Scarlet Knights are looking to build off a 2022-2023 campaign that saw seven players qualify for the NCAA Wrestling Championships.
Jaxon Smith hopes to build on breakout season and become Maryland wrestling’s star – The Diamondback
Jaxon Smith established himself as one of the nation’s top wrestlers in his weight class in 2023 during his redshirt freshman year with Maryland wrestling.
Minnesota 2023-24 Preview – Big 10 – Intermat
For Minnesota, this year will be summed up as “one last shot”. It’ll be one last shot for sixth-year senior and two-time NCAA All-American Patrick McKee to prove that he can get the job done on the front side of the bracket at NCAAs.
2023-24's Top 50 Collegiate Wrestlers: #16-#20 – Big 10 – Intermat
What has become a preseason staple for us at InterMat, counting down the top 50 wrestlers for the upcoming season, is back for 2023-24. With a large chunk of sixth and seventh-year seniors gone, there is plenty of turnover from last year’s list to this one. That makes for a lot of fun and perhaps some spirited debates.
Lock Haven Wrestling Schedule 2023-2024: What To Know – FloWrestling
Lock Haven Wrestling begins the season at Princeton on Nov. 5. Here's a look at the Bald Eagles' 2023-2024 schedule.
Oregon State Wrestling Schedule 2023-2024: What To Know – FloWrestling
Oregon State wrestling looks to repeat as Pac-12 champions. Here's a look at the Beavers schedule.
The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) is excited to share that the highly anticipated 2024 Convention will return to the beautiful Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa, located in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, from July 26-28.
2023-24 Men's Wrestling Season Preview – Otterbein University Athletics
The Otterbein men's wrestling program is now just one week away from launching its 2023-24 slate of competition, with some new dynamics encompassing the group ahead of its long winter schedule that bridges semesters.
Shields Named to NWCA Hall of Fame – Mercyhurst University Athletics
The Jim Koch Division II Wrestling Hall of Fame has announced that former Mercyhurst standout Josh Shields will be inducted with the Class of 2024.
Reclaiming His Love For Wrestling – University of Maryland Athletics
Seth Nevills has found his love for the sport again with Maryland wrestling.
Podcasts and Video
The BLUE & ORANGE Experience: Kenny Monday, Wrestling – Morgan State University Athletics
This edition of the BLUE & ORANGE Experience looks back on the week in Morgan State athletics and features an interview with first year Wrestling Head Coach Kenny Monday.
Tigers and Takedowns: We're Back! | Season 2 Ep. #1 | Missouri Wrestling
James and Morgan are back to talk about all things Mizzou Wrestling, starting with off-season recruiting and a look ahead at the Tigers' 2023-24 schedule.
Lucas Byrd Interview – Big 10 – Intermat
Dysen Gould is back and today talks with Illinois' two-time All-American Lucas Byrd. The two talk about the recent Illinois training cycle, the Illini coaching staff and why Byrd chose to come to Champaign.
Episode 70 Rob Waltko by Near Falls With DHall
In this Edition of NFWDH. The boys sit down with North Allegheny State Champ Rob Waltko. We talk about everything from rolling around in the Angry Fish room to Coaching at Quest.
