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From the Mat Talk Podcast Network
Popolizio Prepares for Pittsburgh – NCS104 | Mat Talk Podcast Network
The multi-talented Hayden Hidlay returns for Episode 104 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast with guests head coach Pat Popolizio and and true-freshman 149-pounder Jackson Arrington.
Men's College News
Division I
NCAA releases midseason coaches’ rank and RPI for 2023 Division I Wrestling Championships | NCAA.com
The NCAA has announced the second coaches ranking and first Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) for the 2023 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships.
Cyclone Insider: Schuyler Getting Accustomed To Pressure – FloWrestling
Iowa State heavyweight Sam Schuyler has had several duals riding on the outcome of his match during the past year and most of the time he's delivered.
Husker Insider: Burroughs On Manning Milestones And Memories – FloWrestling
Seven-time World and Olympic champion Jordan Burroughs reflects on his times with coach Mark Manning and Nebraska's quest to have another NCAA champ.
Wolverine Insider: Healthy Parris Chasing First Big Ten, NCAA titles – FloWrestling
Michigan heavyweight Mason Parris is dominating this season with a 22-0 record, including 11 pins but is still chasing his first NCAA and Big Ten titles.
Cleveland State Wrestling Comes From Behind to Defeat Kent State, 18-16 Athletics
Cleveland State (6-6, 5-3) edged out Kent State (0-12, 0-7) 18-16 on Thursday evening in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion match.
Division II
The No. 2 Lander wrestling team took care of business Thursday evening as it dispatched No. 18 UNC Pembroke 30-7 to claim its second straight SACC title.
Wrestling Dominates on Senior Night – Parkside Athletics
The Parkside wrestling team dominated Minnesota State-Moorhead on Senior Night on Thursday night in De Simone Arena. The Rangers controlled the mat from start to finish as they ran away with a 36-6 victory.
The No. 20 Northern State University wrestling team dropped their opening dual of the weekend to No. 14 Augustana earlier this evening. The Wolves tallied three match wins early on, but were unable to find success in the heavier weights.
#12 Mavericks Claim Third Straight Title with Battle Win – Colorado Mesa University Athletics
The Colorado Mesa wrestling team trailed all evening but when crunch time came around, they pulled through to defeat Western Colorado 21-17 in the Bank of Colorado Battle in Brownson on Thursday (Feb. 9) evening.
Division III
Central wins 15th wrestling match in a row against Simpson – Central College Athletics
Closing out its dual slate in style, the Central College wrestling team trounced Simpson College 30-9 Thursday night.
Historic Performance Crowns Men’s Wrestling CCIW Champions – North Central College Athletics
The North Central College men's wrestling team's historic performance propelled them past nine College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) opponents en route to their first CCIW Tournament Title since 2019 and the ninth in program history on Thursday afternoon inside Gregory Arena.
Wrestling Outlasts Lakers – SUNY Oneonta Athletics
In a dual that came down to the end, the SUNY Oneonta wrestling team defeated Oswego State, 21-18, in their first home match of the season, Wednesday evening.
Wrestling Weathers Cyclones 24-19 – The College of New Jersey Athletics
The TCNJ wrestling team capped off the visiting portion of the dual match season with a 24-19 victory over Centenary. After suffering two losses and a forfeit in the first three matches, the Lions picked up wins in six out the remaining seven bouts to come away with the win.
Golden Wolves Down Aggies, 35-9 – Alvernia University Athletics
#17/#23 Alvernia University (15-6) defeated Delaware Valley University (9-8) 35-9 on Wednesday night in a MAC men's wrestling dual at Delaware Valley.
NAIA
2022-23 NAIA Men's Wrestling National Championships Allocations Announced – NAIA
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced the allocations for the 66th Annual NAIA Men’s Wrestling National Championships, held March 3rd and 4th at Hartman Arena in Park City, Kansas.
Women’s College News
10 College Women Who Should Consider Coaching Wrestling – FloWrestling
Who will lead the next generation of women's wrestlers? Here are 10 current college athletes who should think about coaching.
High School News
Shore NJ Wrestling: Jackson Memorial wins Central 4 title in style – Asbury Park Press
Jackson Memorial head wrestling coach Doug Withstandley saw what happened Wednesday night with his team dominant 40-19 win over Brick Memorial in the NJSIAA Central Group 4 championship match almost a year ago.
Fort LeBoeuf, Reynolds, Prep reach PIAA team wrestling tournament – Erie Times-News
Bison, Raiders seek titles in Class 2A, and the Ramblers in 3A at the PIAA team wrestling tournament in Hershey's Giant Center. The first round begins Thursday, and state duals run through Saturday.
Following In The Footsteps – Koy Buesgens – The Guillotine
New Prague senior Koy Buesgens has a chance to enter some rare air when it comes to high school wrestling in Minnesota.
Podcasts & Video
#410 Michael Kemerer – 5x Iowa All American | Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast
Michael Kemerer is a 5x All American for Iowa. He was a PIAA state champion at Franklin Regional, where his teammate was Spencer Lee. He’s a Spartan Combat RTC athlete and will be competing at this year’s 2013 US Open at 78kg.
Kevin Dresser Has A Lot To Say Before UNI & Illinois Duals – FloWrestling
The Iowa State head coach talks with the media ahead of a big weekend for the Cyclones.
178. Frustration Is Something You Can Control – In The Room – Des Moines Register
Welcome to In The Room, a wrestling podcast from the Des Moines Register's Cody Goodwin. On today's episode, Cody brings you interviews Iowa coach Tom Brands, Iowa State coach Kevin Dresser, and more ahead of a busy wrestling weekend.
Michigan Grappler Podcast: The Grappler, Episode 5 – Jack Medley (Michigan)
The Grappler catches up with Univ of Michigan nationally ranked 125lber Jack Medley less than a month out from Big Tens and NCAAS.
indianaMat Gorilla Radio: IndianaMat Gorilla Radio Episode 152
Joe is joined by the always entertaining TripleB to talk about the Evansville Semi-State. TripleB throws daggers at anyone and everyone in this entertaining episode!
93. Tribute to Jeff Tolin W/ Scott Peters & Michael Goldberg by Blood Time
A Tribute To Jeff Tolin, a true force of Nature! Coach Cimoroni along with Dr. Scott Peters and Michael Goldberg Esq. pour out their heart in this farewell to our fallen brother and force of nature Jeff Tolin
2022-2023: Pokes Surging, Iowa State in the Driver's Seat 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, Oklahoma State is surging with two top 10 wins including knocking off Missouri. Iowa State with some close matches in Appalachia. South Dakota State looking to upset Oklahoma State. Oklahoma taking on the Dakota schools.
