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App State Wrestling Media Day – October 26, 2023 | Mat Talk Podcast Network
Delve into the insights from Appalachian State Wrestling Media Day. Hear from Head Coach JohnMark Bentley on the team's preparation and expectations for the upcoming season. Returning NCAA qualifiers Cody Bond, Will Miller, Ethan Oakley, and Tyler Askey share their experiences and outlook as they gear up for another competitive season on the mat.
U23 World Championships – (Brackets) (Live Stream)
The United States women’s freestyle team finished the U23 World Championships in Tirana, Albania, in fourth place Friday night. Greco-Roman action kicked off and it was gold for Amit Elor.
Elor wins eighth world title, sets sights on Paris Olympics | United World Wrestling
If you were logging in to watch Amit ELOR (USA) compete in the 72kg final of the U23 World Championships, most likely you missed the final. That's because she was lightning fast in winning the bout in mere 21 seconds.
U23 Worlds: Japan clinches team title; Ringaci wins gold | United World Wrestling
Japan only sent nine wrestlers, with none of the seven world champions from last year returning, to the U23 World Championships. Yet, it clinched the Women's Wrestling team title comfortably in Tirana on Friday.
Reetika becomes first Indian woman wrestler to become U23 world champion – FirstPost
Overall, Reetika is the second Indian to win a gold at the U23 Wrestling World Championships. Reetika defeated USA's former U20 world champion Kennedy Blades 9-2 in an action-packed 76kg final.
We await the semifinals as four athletes could be pulled into repechage. Kaleb Reeves (130 kg) has been eliminated from the tournament.
Eischens with Two Wins But Team USA Struggles on Day 1 at U23 Worlds – Five Point Move
Victories have been tough to come by for the United States at the annual U23 Worlds dating back to the first year of the tournament in 2017.
Division I News
David Lehman, the 2018 USA Wrestling Man of the Year and a leader in the development of women’s wrestling in the nation, was inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame at his alma mater, Franklin & Marshall College (F&M) on Friday, October 27.
Heart of a Cyclone – David Carr – Iowa State University Athletics
Cardinal & Gold runs deep through David Carr's blood. Being a Cyclone means everything to David. The No. 2 overall recruit in the class of 2018, Carr came to Ames to help rebuild a struggling program and bring Iowa State wrestling back to national prominence.
2023 NWCA All-Star Classic Match Lineup – FloWrestling
The list of matchups for the 2023 NWCA All-Star Wrestling Classic on November 21.
NWCA All-Star Classic Ticket Sale Information – FloWrestling
How to buy tickets to the NWCA All-Star Classic wrestling event taking place November 21, 2023 in State College, Pennsylvania.
Penn State wrestling: Projecting the 2023-2024 lineup with Carter Starocci back – On3.com
Penn State wrestling got a big, if not unexpected, boost this week when three-time All-American and NCAA champ Carter Starocci announced that he would compete one final time for the Nittany Lions in 2023-2024. He, of course, is looking for a four-peat at nationals in the 174-pound weight class.
Rutgers Wrestling Schedule 2023-2024: What To Know – FloWrestling
Rutgers wrestling will face Virginia Tech in a dual meet early in the season before the Scarlet Knights embark on a tough Big Ten season.
Five (More) Burning Questions For the MAC in 2023-24 – MAC – Intermat
Last week we gave you answers to eight burning questions regarding the MAC for the 2023-24 preseason. It was relatively thorough, but at the same time, the MAC is a huge conference, so there is still more to talk about. Today, we have five more questions about the conference in the upcoming season. Get ready for some MAC-tion!
Indiana Wrestling Schedule 2023-2024: What To Know – FloWrestling
Indiana Wrestling has a tough schedule in a loaded Big Ten, but an inter-conference transfer may help. Here's a look at the schedule.
2023-24 Purdue Preview – Big 10 – Intermat
The Boilermakers were an insanely young team last season. Youth is a reason, not an excuse, and I’m a firm believer that there is a big difference between reasons and excuses.
Beating Army Is Priority #1 At U.S. Naval Academy – FloWrestling
Reaching the podium at nationals and winning conference titles are important at Navy — as long as you beat Army.
2023-24's Top 50 Collegiate Wrestlers: #11-#15 – College – Intermat
For each wrestler, we’ll have some basic information along with career highlights, and a brief analysis of their career (with an emphasis on last season), followed by an outlook for the upcoming season.
Gold Defeats Blue in Wrestle-Offs, 26-20 – Clarion Athletics
The Golden Eagle wrestling team finalized its starting lineup to kick off the 2023-24 season, as they hosted their annual Blue-Gold wrestle-offs. The Gold team defeated the Blue team by a score of 26-20 in an exciting set of matches, with six starting positions settled on Thursday night in Tippin Gym.
Red Team Victorious in VMI Wrestling Intrasquad – Virginia Military Institute
The red team defeated the black team 25-15 Thursday night in the annual VMI wrestling intrasquad scrimmage, held in New Barracks on the VMI post.
Wrestling Finishes Preseason With Blue/White Friday Night – University of North Carolina Athletics
The North Carolina wrestling program finishes its preseason prior to the 2023-24 campaign Friday night, with the annual Blue and White Wrestle-Offs inside Carmichael Arena.
Red’s Fast Start Leads To 26-13 Win In NIU Wrestling’s Red-Black Dual – NIU Athletics
The Northern Illinois University wrestling team hosted its annual Red-Black Dual Friday night in the NIU Convocation Center. The Red team got out to a fast start, winning the first four matches to take the meet 26-13.
Division II News
The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association has announced its preseason coaches poll for the 2023-24 wrestling season.
Lander Picked as Conference Carolinas Men’s Wrestling Champions – Conference Carolinas
Lander, who has won the past two South Atlantic Conference Carolinas regular season titles, has been picked to win the title in the 2023-24 Conference Carolinas Men’s Wrestling Preseason Poll, the conference unveiled on Oct. 26, 2023. Conference Carolinas is the sole sponsor of the sport for the first time.
A New Climb, Same Peak: Central Oklahoma's Bid for Another Championships – Owrestle
Climbing the mountain top is one thing, staying there is another. And that’s the goal for Central Oklahoma in 2023-24 as the Bronchos take aim at a second straight NCAA Division II national championship.
Pallone Ices Slate Win in Intrasquad – Western Colorado University Athletics
Wrestling's annual Crimson & Slate Intrasquad Dual was held in Paul Wright Gym Thursday evening and the match came down to the heavyweights with Dante Pallone earning a pin to ice the victory for the Slate, 25-17.
Division III News
Wrestling Hosts Annual Black & Gold Classic – University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Athletics
The UW-Oshkosh men's wrestling team hosted its annual Black & Gold Classic on Thursday night (Oct. 26) at the Kolf Sports Center.
NAIA News
Eagles on the Mat: A Preview of the OKWU Wrestling Season Ahead – Owrestle
Greetings from Bartlesville, I hope this note finds you and your family doing well. It has been an exciting off season for the Eagles and we are rolling on preparing for the start of official practice in October.
Women’s College News
Iowa women’s wrestling is ‘place to be when chasing Olympic dreams,’ Deede says
Women's wrestling on track for first NCAA championship in 2026 – Yahoo Sports
Women's college wrestling is on track to become the 91st NCAA championship, based on sports sponsorship and participation research released earlier this month.
Wartburg Women's Team Preview | IAWrestle
We had four girls last year that were on the roster, I'd say. All were pretty new to wrestling. I mean, it was a fun year to kind of restart almost and help them develop from the bottom up. We got a really good foundation for them. I'm excited for them to be able to compete and just wrestle and have fun.
High School News
The quarterfinals have been set in the Boys Grade 11-12 division at the 2023 Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Nationals, which began on Friday afternoon at Hyvee Hall at the Iowa Events Center.
Former wrestling coach in western Wisconsin convicted of sexually assaulting two boys – Star-Tribune
A former youth wrestling coach in western Wisconsin has been convicted of sexually assaulting two boys.
A Look Back At Pennsylvania's Incredible Super 32 Performance – FloWrestling
Pennsylvania turned in one of the most dominant Super 32 performances in recent history with 28 medalists and seven champions in the high school division.
More International News
Olympian Haley Augello Returns To Competition Following Four-Year Layoff – FloWrestling
Olympian Haley Augello is out of retirement and will attempt to make the 2024 Olympic team at 53 kilograms.
