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Men’s College News
Division I
Wrestling Tops No. 21 Tar Heels in Top-30 Showdown – App State Athletics
The first period of the first match wasn't even complete before a pin-clinching whistle confirmed App State Wrestling's intentions Thursday night.
2022 Collegiate Duals Preview & Predictions – FloWrestling
A full preview and prediction for the Collegiate Duals taking place on December 19-20 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
3 top-25 college wrestling teams compete this weekend — here’s what you need to know | NCAA.com
The first few weeks of the 2022-2023 college wrestling season brought chaos, upsets and memorable moments, but as the season has progressed, things have settled slightly.
InterMat Wrestling – All-330 Projections (12/15/2022)
The All-330 projections are back for the 2022-23 regular season. The All-330 is a series of educated guesses on who will be the 330 wrestlers who make the trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma to compete at the 2023 NCAA Championships.
InterMat Wrestling – ACC Weekly Preview (12/15/2022)
Just like last week, we only have two ACC teams in action this week. We will see UNC host in-state foe Appalachian State on Thursday, while Virginia Tech will travel to the west coast to face Lindenwood and Stanford in Palo Alto on Sunday.
Iowa Announces UFC as a Men’s & Women’s Wrestling Sponsor – University of Iowa Athletics
The University of Iowa Athletics Department and its multimedia rightsholder, LEARFIELD’s Hawkeye Sports Properties, today announced that UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, will serve as a proud sponsor of the men’s and women’s wrestling programs.
InterMat Wrestling – Is Iowa State the New Favorite in the Big 12?
It's still early, there's still a ton of wrestling left before we get to the postseason, but I thought I'd explore this topic today. Has Iowa State emerged as the new favorite to win the Big 12?
Division II
No. 3 UCO Ready For Midwest Classic – University of Central Oklahoma Athletics
No. 3-ranked Central Oklahoma wraps up the first-semester schedule this weekend when the Bronchos trek to Indianapolis, Ind. for the 43rd Midwest Classic.
Dover wrestling Egidio DiFazio to compete at Lake Erie College – Times Reporter
Dover High School wrestling standout Egidio DiFazio will wrestlie at Lake Erie College in Painesville.
Panthers Manage Midway in Mid-Week Match – Kentucky Wesleyan College Athletics
The Kentucky Wesleyan College wrestling team picked-up a 25-16 win on Wednesday evening over Midway University. Kam'Ron Shannon-Likely and Drayden McKerrow each recorded pins on the night to help lift the Panthers to their first win of the season.
Division III
The Holidays are a time to reflect on the blessings we have as a member of the Greensboro College Athletic Family and the Pride programs always make it a priority to give back to the community any way they can.
Augsburg's Stoner receives national wrestling media award – Augsburg University Athletics
For the third time in his 26-year career as sports information director at Augsburg University, Don Stoner has received an award from the National Wrestling Media Association, being named as its 2021-22 Small College SID of the Year, it was announced on Wednesday.
Duanesburg graduate Grygas looks to return to NCAA Tournament – Albany Times Union
Charlie Grygas is hoping that the third time is the charm.
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse wrestling team, third in the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Dual Team Rankings, earned a 28-10 win at ninth-ranked UW-Eau Claire Wednesday night in the McPhee Physical Education Center.
NAIA
The perfect start to Southern Oregon's dual season ended on tiebreaker criteria against No. 20-ranked Montana State-Northern on Wednesday night at Riehm Arena.
Women’s College News
Loras To Add Women’s Wrestling as Varsity Sport – Loras College Athletics
Director of Athletics Denise Udelhofen ('90/'92) announced today that Loras College is preparing to add women's wrestling as the department's 25th varsity sport with competition beginning in the 2023-24 season.
Women’s Wrestling Dictates Dual at Augie – North Central College Athletics
Traveling to Rock Island to clash with Augustana College, the second-ranked North Central College women's wrestling team stormed into the Carver Center and sunk the Vikings 45-0 to extend their winning streak to eleven.
Iowa women's wrestling program's second recruiting class taking shape – Des Moines Register
The Iowa women's wrestling program added two more recruits to its 2023 class this week, with the signings of both Emily Frost and Haley Ward. That brings head coach Clarissa Chun's second recruiting class to six known commitments — with more likely on the way.
DIII Women’s Update – d3wrestle.com
As the midpoint of the 2022-2023 season approaches, here is a quick update on the state of women’s wrestling at the Division III level.
High School News
National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dual Classic matchups announced for December 21-22 – TheMat.com
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame on Wednesday announced the match-ups and schedule for the inaugural National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dual Classic presented by Cliff Keen Athletic and Territory Resources.
Dover-Eyota's Gust, Kellen ready to make good on vision they've had for years – Post Bulletin
Two Dover-Eyota senior wrestlers have always envisioned they would be the best by the time they were seniors. They're both now ranked No. 1 in the state in their respective weight classes.
Girls wrestling is gaining momentum in Hopkins, state | Hopkins Schools
Girls wrestling is one of the fastest growing sports in the nation and Hopkins High School is proud to support it. This year, there are eight female wrestlers on the team compared to one female wrestler last year.
Bozeman's Avery Allen commits to SDSU as he shoots for fourth state title – MontanaSports.com
Coming into his fourth and final season as a Bozeman Hawk, senior Avery Allen has a chance to do something less than fourty Montana high school wrestlers have done — win four state titles.
The Owen Valley High School wrestling team has one main goal – to make the Class 2A Team state tournament. On Sunday the Patriots will find out if they get invited to the tourney.
Less Is More – Tyler Wells – The Guillotine
I was focused on the AA mat when I settled into my seat at the Xcel Energy Center, ready to watch the 132 championship matches.
Stillwater takes second as team at Ironman tournament – Stillwater News Press
The Stillwater High wrestling team took second at the prestigious Walsh Jesuit High School Ironman Wrestling Tournament in Ohio over the weekend, finishing behind national powerhouse Blair Academy — a private boarding school out of New Jersey that has produced many Division I wrestlers, including multiple Oklahoma State ties.
Wrestling: Athletes to watch in southern Maine – Portland Press Herald
Marshall Addy, Medomak Valley junior: Coming off a second-place finish at the Class B North meet as a sophomore, Addy will return to the 220-pound division for second-year head coach Jed Harris.
Beast of the East high school wrestling Delaware – Delaware Online
Alyssa Mahan will be among roughly 1,000 high school wrestlers from 22 states, but one of the few females, who take the mat Saturday for the start of the Beast of the East wrestling tournament at the University of Delaware's Bob Carpenter Center.
Dons go on a run of four straight wins on the mat, pick up two forfeits and pull off a 39-36 dual meet decision
MMA News
It’s All About Excitement And Health For Jacobe Smith | UFC Fight Pass | UFC
A New Addition To The Fury FC Roster May Have Just Given The Houston Promotion’s Welterweight Division A Shot In The Arm. 3-0 Jacobe Smith Is Set To Make His Fury FC Debut at Fury FC 72.
Podcasts & Video
No. 3-ranked UCO Head Coach, Todd Steidley, thoughts on Midwest Classic – Owrestle
UCO heads to the prestigious Midwest Classic at U of Indy in Indianapolis this weekend. Hear Coach Steidley’s thoughts.
2022-2023: Bedlam and Missouri 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!
IndianaMat Gorilla Radio Episode 143 – Gorilla Radio – IndianaMat
Mike and Joe recap the past week and look forward to another big weekend of wrestling coming up.
United World Wrestling’s World Cup | Pinning Combination
K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs share their impression of the United World Wrestling’s World Cup, breakdown college and high school results and look ahead to upcoming tournaments.
Michigan Grappler Podcast: The Rundown – Episode 73
The Rundown – Episode 73 by the Michigan Grappler
#394 Franklin Gomez – 3x Olympian, NCAA Champion | Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast
Franklin Gomez is a three-time Olympian for Puerto Rico and the 2009 NCAA champion for Michigan State.
