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Men's College News
Division I
Caliendo Upsets Past NCAA Champion, Strong Start Propels Bison Wrestling to Win At Stanford – NDSU
North Dakota State Wrestling picked up dual win No. 600 in program history with a strong start to defeat Stanford 18-17 on the road at the Burnham Pavilion & Ford Center Thursday night.
Lancers Take on the #23 Cardinal, Griffin and Acciardi Come Away Victorious – CBU Athletics
The Lancers traveled up to Palo Alto to take on the Stanford Cardinal, who ranked 23rd in the Intermat rankings and fell just outside the top 25 in the NWCA Coaches poll.
Cyclone Insider: Challenges And Changes Ahead For Swiderski – FloWrestling
Iowa State star freshman Casey Swiderski is learning to adapt and take on a different approach after missing more than a month of competition.
Buckeye Insider: OSU On The Mend After Injury-Plagued Start – FloWrestling
Ohio State hasn't had its full lineup healthy since the opening weekend of the season, but the pieces are beginning to come back together for the Buckeyes.
Hokie Insider: Robie Pleased With VT Progress Against Challenging Schedule – FloWrestling
Three top-10 opponents and three tournaments tested Virginia Tech's mettle during the first half of the season, but coach Tony Robie likes what he sees.
InterMat Wrestling – SoCon Mid-Season Recap
The SoCon has seen quite a bit of action this season: upsets, match-ups with top-ranked teams, and plenty of traveling. Here's a breakdown from A to V of what's been going on in the SoCon.
MAC Announces January Wrestling Rankings – Mid-American Conference
The Mid-American Conference has announced the individual weight class and team rankings for the month of January.
Olympian Bekzod Abdurakhmonov Joins Wrestling Coaching Staff – Harvard University
Jay Weiss, The David G. Bunning '88 Head Coach for Harvard Wrestling, announced Thursday that Bekzod Abdurakhmonov will join the coaching staff as a volunteer assistant coach.
Division II
#9 Rangers Upset #3 St Cloud State on the Road – Parkside Athletics
The No.9 ranked Parkside Wrestling team traveled to St. Cloud, Minn. to compete against No.3 ranked St. Cloud State on Thursday night. The Rangers came away with an upset victory in a close match by a final score of 20-19.
No.12 McKendree University men's wrestling (5-3, 1-0 GLVC) began its conference dual season on Wednesday night with a commanding 35-13 victory over the Quincy Hawks.
Quick Start Leads No. 4 Wrestling Past No. T24 Ashland – West Liberty University Athletics
The No. 4 ranked West Liberty University wrestling team earned bonus points in each of the first five matches and never looked back on way to a 30-10 victory over No. T24 Ashland Thursday night on the road.
No. 18 Wrestling Steamrolls Emmanuel To Extend Win Streak – UNCP Athletics
Visiting Emmanuel went tit-for-tat with the 18th-ranked UNC Pembroke wrestling team through the first four matches of the evening, but the Braves registered 13 takedowns, a trio of near falls and three pins the rest of the way out to post a 34-10 win over the Lions on Thursday at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court.
Viking Wrestling Bests Minot State in Thursday Night Dual – Augustana University Athletics
The Augustana wrestling team defeated Minot State 37-9 on Thursday night at the Elmen Center. AU picked up wins in eight of 10 weight classes. The Vikings move to 6-6 overall and 2-0 in NSIC action. The Beavers drop to 5-4 and begin conference action 0-1.
#11 Marauders Open NSIC Action with 23-15 Dual Victory over Mavericks – University of Mary Athletics
Northern Sun competition kicked off Thursday night for the #11 ranked University of Mary Wrestling team (8-1, 1-0 NSIC) against a formidable NSIC program, Minnesota State University (3-1, 0-1 NSIC).
Division III
D3 Insider: What We Learned From The National Duals – FloWrestling
Augsburg's dominant showing and Johnson & Wales' run to the finals of the National Duals shined lighted on the D3 title chase.
NCAA to vote on DIII season change proposals – d3wrestle.com
There are two legislative proposals up for a vote this Saturday at the NCAA Convention in San Antonio that could affect the wrestling season.
Six bonus-point wins help wrestling team defeat Trine, 37-4 – Olivet
The Olivet College wrestling team won nine-of-10 bouts to win a 37-4 decision over Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) rival Trine (Ind.) University tonight at the Cutler Event Center.
No. 12 Loras Thumps No. 11 Central 38-9 in Top-15 Showdown – Loras College Athletics
A top-15 battle didn't exactly live up to the hype on Thursday night as No. 12 Loras College wrestling dominated No. 11 Central College for an easy 38-9 road victory to improve to 2-0 in conference duals.
Cardinals Dismantle Bluejays in Battle of the Birds’ Nest – North Central College Athletics
The seventh-ranked North Central College men's wrestling team reigned victorious once again as they soared past Elmhurst University 42-3 Thursday night to hold onto the Battle of the Birds' Nest Trophy for the sixth consecutive year.
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse wrestling team earned a 25-14 victory at UW-Whitewater Thursday night in a dual featuring a pair of top-10 teams in Kachel Gymnasium in Williams Center.
Brown tabbed NEWA Wrestler of the Week – Johnson & Wales University – Providence
Johnson & Wales (RI) University junior Hayden Brown has been named the New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) Wrestler of the Week.
NAIA
Golden Bears grapple to victories in trimatch – WVU Tech Athletics
WVU Tech wrestling earned a 34-18 victory over Patrick & Henry Community College before taking down Bluefield University 47-6 in Appalachian Athletic Conference action.
Women’s College News
Women's Weekly: The Ultimate Wrestling Showdown – FloWrestling
A #1 vs #1 match is happening this Sunday, while the Hawkeyes are the front-runner for the 2024 National Duals title — if they attend.
Historic firsts: DSU announces women's wrestling head coach and first athlete – The Dickinson Press
Blue Hawks hire former All-American Tyson Springer to helm the new program, signs Jacey Gorder as first wrestler for program starting in fall 2023
International News
A large contingent of U.S. wrestlers, representing their clubs and/or Regional Training Centers, will compete in the Henri Deglane Challenge in Nice, France, January 20-22.
Cheney Haight named National Greco-Roman Developmental Coach for USA Wrestling – TheMat.com
Cheney Haight of Colorado Springs, Colo., has been named National Greco-Roman Developmental Coach by USA Wrestling, the national governing body for wrestling in the United States.
High School News
Athlete of the Week | Streetsboro's Donovan Paes devoted to wrestling – Record-Courier
With a lot of young student-athletes, getting them to commit to one practice a day might be tricky enough.
Podcasts & Video
171. Just Go Out and Do Your Job – 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 with Tom Brands, Doug Schwab, and Kevin Dresser.
Episode 56: duals from youth to college | The Al and Josh Show
Al and Josh have a fun one and give a sneak peak at the first ever MSHSL girls team rankings and cover everything from college National Duals, the Clash and the upcoming youth Brawl as well the Rumble, the Cheesehead and the upcoming super quad/tri!
FRL 882 – What Is Suriano Doing? + Why Brayden Thompson Really Transferred – FloWrestling
The 882nd episode of FloWrestling Radio Live.
#76 Southern Tier Memorial Tournament Preview by MorWrestling
Seeds are out for the 1st annual Southern Tier Memorial Tournament. This tournament is similar to what the Jeff Reese was back in the early 2000's. Zakk and Dylan jump on the mic to run through the weights and discuss some of the top wrestlers at each weight.
2022-2023: Does Your Big 12 Program Have a Dual This Week? Yes. by Pin 12 Wrestling Podcast
This week, everybody has a dual and there are a ton of electric matchups… including Wyatt Hendrickson vs. Rocky Elam, Evan Bockman vs. Yonger Bastida, Kellyn March vs. Jaden Abas, and more!
Men's College News
Division I
Caliendo Upsets Past NCAA Champion, Strong Start Propels Bison Wrestling to Win At Stanford – NDSU
North Dakota State Wrestling picked up dual win No. 600 in program history with a strong start to defeat Stanford 18-17 on the road at the Burnham Pavilion & Ford Center Thursday night.
Lancers Take on the #23 Cardinal, Griffin and Acciardi Come Away Victorious – CBU Athletics
The Lancers traveled up to Palo Alto to take on the Stanford Cardinal, who ranked 23rd in the Intermat rankings and fell just outside the top 25 in the NWCA Coaches poll.
Cyclone Insider: Challenges And Changes Ahead For Swiderski – FloWrestling
Iowa State star freshman Casey Swiderski is learning to adapt and take on a different approach after missing more than a month of competition.
Buckeye Insider: OSU On The Mend After Injury-Plagued Start – FloWrestling
Ohio State hasn't had its full lineup healthy since the opening weekend of the season, but the pieces are beginning to come back together for the Buckeyes.
Hokie Insider: Robie Pleased With VT Progress Against Challenging Schedule – FloWrestling
Three top-10 opponents and three tournaments tested Virginia Tech's mettle during the first half of the season, but coach Tony Robie likes what he sees.
InterMat Wrestling – SoCon Mid-Season Recap
The SoCon has seen quite a bit of action this season: upsets, match-ups with top-ranked teams, and plenty of traveling. Here's a breakdown from A to V of what's been going on in the SoCon.
MAC Announces January Wrestling Rankings – Mid-American Conference
The Mid-American Conference has announced the individual weight class and team rankings for the month of January.
Olympian Bekzod Abdurakhmonov Joins Wrestling Coaching Staff – Harvard University
Jay Weiss, The David G. Bunning '88 Head Coach for Harvard Wrestling, announced Thursday that Bekzod Abdurakhmonov will join the coaching staff as a volunteer assistant coach.
Division II
#9 Rangers Upset #3 St Cloud State on the Road – Parkside Athletics
The No.9 ranked Parkside Wrestling team traveled to St. Cloud, Minn. to compete against No.3 ranked St. Cloud State on Thursday night. The Rangers came away with an upset victory in a close match by a final score of 20-19.
No.12 McKendree University men's wrestling (5-3, 1-0 GLVC) began its conference dual season on Wednesday night with a commanding 35-13 victory over the Quincy Hawks.
Quick Start Leads No. 4 Wrestling Past No. T24 Ashland – West Liberty University Athletics
The No. 4 ranked West Liberty University wrestling team earned bonus points in each of the first five matches and never looked back on way to a 30-10 victory over No. T24 Ashland Thursday night on the road.
No. 18 Wrestling Steamrolls Emmanuel To Extend Win Streak – UNCP Athletics
Visiting Emmanuel went tit-for-tat with the 18th-ranked UNC Pembroke wrestling team through the first four matches of the evening, but the Braves registered 13 takedowns, a trio of near falls and three pins the rest of the way out to post a 34-10 win over the Lions on Thursday at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court.
Viking Wrestling Bests Minot State in Thursday Night Dual – Augustana University Athletics
The Augustana wrestling team defeated Minot State 37-9 on Thursday night at the Elmen Center. AU picked up wins in eight of 10 weight classes. The Vikings move to 6-6 overall and 2-0 in NSIC action. The Beavers drop to 5-4 and begin conference action 0-1.
#11 Marauders Open NSIC Action with 23-15 Dual Victory over Mavericks – University of Mary Athletics
Northern Sun competition kicked off Thursday night for the #11 ranked University of Mary Wrestling team (8-1, 1-0 NSIC) against a formidable NSIC program, Minnesota State University (3-1, 0-1 NSIC).
Division III
D3 Insider: What We Learned From The National Duals – FloWrestling
Augsburg's dominant showing and Johnson & Wales' run to the finals of the National Duals shined lighted on the D3 title chase.
NCAA to vote on DIII season change proposals – d3wrestle.com
There are two legislative proposals up for a vote this Saturday at the NCAA Convention in San Antonio that could affect the wrestling season.
Six bonus-point wins help wrestling team defeat Trine, 37-4 – Olivet
The Olivet College wrestling team won nine-of-10 bouts to win a 37-4 decision over Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) rival Trine (Ind.) University tonight at the Cutler Event Center.
No. 12 Loras Thumps No. 11 Central 38-9 in Top-15 Showdown – Loras College Athletics
A top-15 battle didn't exactly live up to the hype on Thursday night as No. 12 Loras College wrestling dominated No. 11 Central College for an easy 38-9 road victory to improve to 2-0 in conference duals.
Cardinals Dismantle Bluejays in Battle of the Birds’ Nest – North Central College Athletics
The seventh-ranked North Central College men's wrestling team reigned victorious once again as they soared past Elmhurst University 42-3 Thursday night to hold onto the Battle of the Birds' Nest Trophy for the sixth consecutive year.
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse wrestling team earned a 25-14 victory at UW-Whitewater Thursday night in a dual featuring a pair of top-10 teams in Kachel Gymnasium in Williams Center.
Brown tabbed NEWA Wrestler of the Week – Johnson & Wales University – Providence
Johnson & Wales (RI) University junior Hayden Brown has been named the New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) Wrestler of the Week.
NAIA
Golden Bears grapple to victories in trimatch – WVU Tech Athletics
WVU Tech wrestling earned a 34-18 victory over Patrick & Henry Community College before taking down Bluefield University 47-6 in Appalachian Athletic Conference action.
Women’s College News
Women's Weekly: The Ultimate Wrestling Showdown – FloWrestling
A #1 vs #1 match is happening this Sunday, while the Hawkeyes are the front-runner for the 2024 National Duals title — if they attend.
Historic firsts: DSU announces women's wrestling head coach and first athlete – The Dickinson Press
Blue Hawks hire former All-American Tyson Springer to helm the new program, signs Jacey Gorder as first wrestler for program starting in fall 2023
International News
A large contingent of U.S. wrestlers, representing their clubs and/or Regional Training Centers, will compete in the Henri Deglane Challenge in Nice, France, January 20-22.
Cheney Haight named National Greco-Roman Developmental Coach for USA Wrestling – TheMat.com
Cheney Haight of Colorado Springs, Colo., has been named National Greco-Roman Developmental Coach by USA Wrestling, the national governing body for wrestling in the United States.
High School News
Athlete of the Week | Streetsboro's Donovan Paes devoted to wrestling – Record-Courier
With a lot of young student-athletes, getting them to commit to one practice a day might be tricky enough.
Podcasts & Video
171. Just Go Out and Do Your Job – 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 with Tom Brands, Doug Schwab, and Kevin Dresser.
Episode 56: duals from youth to college | The Al and Josh Show
Al and Josh have a fun one and give a sneak peak at the first ever MSHSL girls team rankings and cover everything from college National Duals, the Clash and the upcoming youth Brawl as well the Rumble, the Cheesehead and the upcoming super quad/tri!
FRL 882 – What Is Suriano Doing? + Why Brayden Thompson Really Transferred – FloWrestling
The 882nd episode of FloWrestling Radio Live.
#76 Southern Tier Memorial Tournament Preview by MorWrestling
Seeds are out for the 1st annual Southern Tier Memorial Tournament. This tournament is similar to what the Jeff Reese was back in the early 2000's. Zakk and Dylan jump on the mic to run through the weights and discuss some of the top wrestlers at each weight.
2022-2023: Does Your Big 12 Program Have a Dual This Week? Yes. by Pin 12 Wrestling Podcast
This week, everybody has a dual and there are a ton of electric matchups… including Wyatt Hendrickson vs. Rocky Elam, Evan Bockman vs. Yonger Bastida, Kellyn March vs. Jaden Abas, and more!
