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Division I
InterMat Wrestling – DI Live Streaming Guide (2/2 -2/5/2023)
We're into February and winding down the dual season, but have a full-schedule of DI duals whis week. A total of 52 duals will be contested.
Pins Power Men’s Wrestling to Dominant Win Over Bloomsburg – Lock Haven University Athletics
The LHU men’s wrestling team hosted longtime local-rival Bloomsburg tonight, and came out on top with a lopsided victory.
The Cowboys wrestle to Wolverines on Friday in Arlington.
The match between the nation's top-ranked programs drew a record 388,000 viewers on BTN.
Max Dean’s 2-0 win against Iowa’s Jacob Warner was viewed by nearly 16,000 fans who packed the Bryce Jordan Center for the 2023 Penn State-Iowa dual meet, including two important people who probably flew under the radar.
Next Man Up: Fuessley Making Most of Opportunity – Iowa State University Athletics
Iowa State wrestling has always had a “Next Man Up” mentality. Walk-on Caleb Fuessley, an Iowa native, has embodied that more than any other Cyclone this season.
Division II
Felician University to add men's and women's wrestling in 2024 – NorthJersey.com
Wrestling continues to grow in Bergen County. This time, at the collegiate level.
The East Stroudsburg University men's wrestling team collected its first conference victory of the season as the Warriors took down Shippensburg, 27-19, in a PSAC dual on Wednesday night at Heiges Field House.
WRES | No. 8 Grizzlies hand Cowboys Wednesday night loss – Adams State University Athletics
The Adams State University Grizzly wrestling team won seven of Wednesday night's matches as they cruised to a 32-9 win over the New Mexico Highlands Cowboys inside the John A. Wilson Complex.
Division III
NWCA Releases Division III Men's Coaches Regular Season Poll #5 | NWCA
On Thursday the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) released their fifth set of regular season Division III Men’s Coaches Tournament and Dual Polls, as well as national and regional individual rankings.
D3 Insider: Lackman's Chase Of Second Title Could Include Brother Battle – FloWrestling
Returning D3 champ Nathan Lackman of Rhode Island is ranked #1 at 165. His brother, Matt, of Alvernia is ranked second.
Wrestling Posts 24-15 Win at Southern Virginia – Washington and Lee University
The Washington and Lee University wrestling team defeated Southern Virginia University 26-15 on Thursday night's Old Dominion Athletic Conference dual meet.
Women’s College News
Raiders' backups prevail against Eastern Oregon – Southern Oregon University Athletics
Depth was the difference in the No. 3-ranked Southern Oregon women's wrestling team's 31-18 defeat of No. 15 Eastern Oregon on Wednesday night at Crook County High School.
Women’s Wrestling Sweeps Competition at Missouri Baptist – Lindenwood University Athletics
On Wednesday, the Lindenwood women's wrestling team competed in a quad dual meet at Missouri Baptist University, in St. Louis, Mo.
Women's Wrestling Defeats 17th Ranked Tiffin University Thursday Evening – Adrian College
The Adrian College women's wrestling team beat 17th-ranked Tiffin University 29-17 Thursday evening after exceptional performances across the board.
Warrior Women Out-Duel Saints – Indiana Tech Athletics
Indiana Tech bested Siena Heights in a women's wrestling dual Thursday night, winning 29-15 on the back of four match wins and three forfeits. The win advances Tech's season record to 23-6.
No. 11 Central Methodist Earns Dual Victory over No. 20 Baker – Victory Sports Network
The No. 11 Central Methodist Women's Wrestling team earned a 27-18 victory over No. 20 nationally ranked and fellow Heart institution Baker University 27-18 Wednesday night inside Puckett Field House.
International News
The success behind Sunkist Kids wrestling club in Arizona – Cronkite News
Behind Farrington Stadium and the Kajikawa Practice Fields, where Arizona State University’s softball and football teams play and train, a long white building is home to one of the most successful athletic clubs in the Valley.
Pantaleo Captures 70kg Gold at Zagreb Open – Cliff Keen Wrestling Club
The Cliff Keen Wrestling Club’s Alec Pantaleo captured the 70kg gold medal — his second gold in less than two weeks — at the Zagreb Open on Wednesday (Feb. 1) at the Dom Sportova arena. It was the first UWW Ranking Series event of the 2023 season.
Susaki slips up in win; USA, Iran dominate freestyle | United World Wrestling
After 1174 days, Yui SUSAKI (JPN) gave up a point in an international bout.
Formed by the Sports Ministry, the oversight committee is carrying out an enquiry into the allegations of sexual misconduct, financial irregularities and administrative lapses of WFI and its chief.
Wrestling Federation of India: Is Indian sport seeing its #MeToo moment? – BBC News
In January, India witnessed unprecedented protests when top athletes spoke up against the country's wrestling federation and accused its president and coaches of sexual misconduct.
The first tournament of the Zagreb Open ranking series came to a close with the final men’s freestyle weights crowning their champions along with two women’s weights this afternoon.
High School News
High School Insider: It's the Final Few Weeks of Dual Meet Season – FloWrestling
February has arrived, which means state championship season is ramping up and the high school dual season is winding down across the country.
Tifton’s Mike Bostick has been selected for induction in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, Georgia Chapter, as part of its Class of 2023.
Emma Buee becomes first female wrestler to sign college commitment from DLB – KFYRTV
Emma Buee is the Des Lacs-Burlington Lakers’ first girls wrestling state champion.
When Emily Frost was in seventh grade, she set out on a mission to prove that she belonged on the wrestling mat.
Focused. That’s the one word Niagara Wheatfield wrestling head coach Rick Sweney used when describing the personality of his senior, Casey Robinson.
Chino boys wrestling edges Western for CIF-SS Division 5 dual meet crown – Daily Bulletin
The Pioneers lose the last match of the night and the Cowboys walk away with the title after an epic back-and-forth battle.
Tyger Taam brings Hawaiian traditions to his wrestling – WIN Magazine
A double RMN national champion in folkstyle and freestyle, 15-year-old Hawaii’s Tyger Taam knows that “learning to lose at a young age” with grace and humility “teaches you how to win, which is pivotal in the preparation for life. Win, lose, or draw -— you are only as good as yourself.”
No Longer The Hunter – Zach Hanson – The Guillotine
There is a saying out there that goes, close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. For most athletes, second place in the state wrestling tournament would be considered a wildly successful season, and most athletes don't get anywhere near that close to a state championship.
Podcasts & Video
Bloodround Wrestling Podcast: Bloodround 410
This week we discuss the results from the previous week and how they will impact the big PSU v tOSU dual, as well as the Bout at the Ballpark between Oklahoma State and Michigan. We also discuss the some results of the Zagreb Open, and Pantaleo's biceps. Lastly we go into some interesting aspects of being a wrestling parent, and Tommy falls on a grenade for our entertainment.
FRL 891 – Weekend Preview + Best To Never Win An NCAA Title – FloWrestling
The 891st episode of FloWrestling Radio Live.
2022-2023: Sandlot Wrestling in Texas by Dynasty Defined
Welcome…. to the Dynasty Defined Podcast, a show discussing what is going on with the greatest dynasty in sports… the Oklahoma State Cowboys Wrestling program. I am your host, Lee Cothran, and today we are previewing Bout at the Ballpark where the Pokes take on the Michigan Wolverines.
Gopher Talk: Brandon Eggum – University of Minnesota Athletics
Ahead of Friday's home finale against No. 2 Iowa, Brandon Eggum is the latest guest on Gopher Talk with Mike Grimm. Presented by Affinity Plus.
