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Battle of the Burgs
No. 3 Wartburg Upsets No. 1 Augsburg to Win Battle of the Burgs – Wartburg College Athletics
The No. 3 Wartburg men's wrestling team (12-1 overall) defeated No. 1 Augsburg (7-1) 22-14 in the annual Battle of the Burgs.
Auggies drop Battle of the Burgs bout to Knights – Augsburg University Athletics
Wartburg University claimed wins in six of 10 bouts, with four wins by major decision, to claim victory in the annual “Battle of the Burgs” dual meet with Augsburg University, a 22-14 decision on Thursday evening.
Men's College News
Division I
Wrestling defeats Hofstra, 27-8 – Binghamton University Athletics
Binghamton wrestling won eight of ten bouts against Hofstra on Thursday night in the West Gym. With the victory, the Bearcats won their second consecutive dual and improved to 3-2 in EIWA duals on the season.
Men’s Wrestling Downs Rider; Soars to Conference Win – Lock Haven University Athletics
The Bald Eagles hosted the Broncs in front of a packed crowd on Thursday night.
During his freshman year at Christiansburg High School, Andy Smith created a PowerPoint presentation explaining how he wanted to wrestle at Virginia Tech.
Cyclone Insider: ISU Prepping For Clash With Historic Conference Rivals – FloWrestling
Iowa State will tangle this weekend with two of its most-storied conference rivals when Oklahoma and Oklahoma State come to Ames for a pair of Big 12 duals.
Hawkeyes' Lee dominates as he learns – Quad-City Times
Spencer Lee continues to do what Spencer Lee does — dominate opponents — but the current season has been an education of sorts for the Iowa wrestler.
Spencer Lee: History in the Making | Iowa Wrestling | On The Mat
Watching Spencer Lee battle for his 4th NCAA Wrestling title is watching history in the making.
And it’s one heck of a show.
Spencer Lee, Iowa wrestling face Penn State. How to watch Friday – Des Moines Register
The Iowa wrestling team's most daunting road trip of the season arrives Friday evening when Tom Brands takes his No. 2 Hawkeyes (12-0, 5-0 Big Ten Conference) into the Bryce Jordan Center against No. 1 Penn State (10-0, 3-0). The dual begins at 7:30 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network.
InterMat Wrestling – This Week's EIWA Preview (1/26/2023)
#27 Lehigh hosts #19 Arizona State. Arizona State has taken a few head-scratching losses in duals this season, while battling injuries.
InterMat Wrestling – DI Live Streaming Guide (1/26 -1/29/2023)
We're smack dab in the middle of the dual season and have a full-schedule of DI duals whis week. A total of 57 duals will be contested.
Division II
No. 2 wrestling demolishes Coker 44-3 Thursday evening – Lander University
For the second time this week the No. 2 Lander wrestling team rolled over its opponent, as the Coker Cobras were the latest team to suffer the wrath of the Bearcats with a 44-3 drubbing Thursday evening.
No. 1 Bronchos Tame Tigers – University of Central Oklahoma Athletics
Points came early and often for offensive-minded Central Oklahoma as the top-ranked Bronchos steamrolled No. 17 Fort Hays State 41-6 Thursday night at Hamilton Field House.
D2 Insider: UW-Parkside Putting Itself In Title Conversation – FloWrestling
UW-Parkside is thinking big after going on the road and knocking off St. Cloud State, and the Midwest Duals shined more light on the D2 race.
More Division III
The University of Scranton wrestling team earned a pair of victories in a local tri-match at Keystone College against the Giants and Bergen Community College on Thursday evening.
Wrestling Comes Away with a Big Win vs. Muhlenberg – Centenary University Athletics
Centenary University Wrestling defeated Muhlenberg College 31-11. With this win, Centenary improves to 5-1 and Muhlenberg College drops to, 10-7.
Wrestling beats Oswego 24-10 on Senior Night – Rochester Institute of Technology Athletics
The RIT wrestling team defeated Oswego 24-10 on Senior Night, Thursday
NAIA
Fulk Leads Bears In Historic Night For UPIKE Wrestling – UPIKE Athletics
It was a historic night at the UPIKE Gym as the UPIKE wrestling hosted their first event tri-duel match. Bear nation got to witness Coach Travis Mallo's squad live as the Bears hosted University of Rio Grande and University of the Cumberlands (Ky.) Wednesday night.
Men's Wrestling Announces New Oak, Uzbekistan Olympian Gulomjon Abdullaev | Menlo College Athletics
Menlo Men's Wrestling has added an international asset to its ranks: Gulomjon Abdullaev, a native of Uzbekistan.
Men's Wrestling Down Conference Rival, Reinhardt 26-14 – Life University Athletics
The No. 2 Life University men's wrestling team got pay back for a road loss last season, staying unbeaten in Appalachian Athletic Conference play Thursday night with a 26-14 victory over No.10 Reinhardt under the spotlight in the Upper Gym.
Junior College
Wrestling Falls to #4 Pratt, Sophomores Honored – Neosho County Community College Athletics
The Panthers hosted #4 Pratt on Tuesday evening and were outmatched, dropping the dual 54-0. Sophomores Junior Camacho (So., Wichita, KS), Jake Knowles (So. El Dorado, KS), Rylan Wright (So. Garnett, KS) and Kael Lane (So. Ottawa, KS), who are all returning national qualifiers, were honored prior to the start of the match.
Women’s College News
On Senior Night for the Gannon women's wrestling team, it was fitting that a senior's win clinched the team's victory in the final match.
International News
Curtain-raiser Zagreb Open offers strong competition | United World Wrestling
If you are wondering what wrestling will offer this year, Zagreb Open is a perfect curtain-raiser in a year that will see the Olympic quota offering World Championships in September.
Zagreb Open: five women’s wrestling storylines | United World Wrestling
The 2023 season is officially here as next week Zagreb, Croatia, will play host to the first Ranking Series event — Zagreb Open set for February 1-5.
High School & Youth News
Brother Martin pinned five opponents and won seven matches as the Crusaders defeated Jesuit 36-33 in a wrestling dual that came down to the last match Wednesday at Brother Martin.
USA Wrestling will host the 2023 Girls Folkstyle National Championships at Baxter Arena in Omaha, Neb., March 3-5.
The school district and police department are investigating alleged hazing and sexual assault following reports filed on Jan. 9
Seven returning champions plus a former champion will be in the field when the 29th Lancaster-Lebanon League Wrestling Championships, presented by OAL, begin Friday afternoon at Manheim Township High School.
Three General Brown wrestlers are hoping to continue to build the school's new girls program with their tournament appearance this week.
Shenandoah wrestling coach arrested on one count of sexual battery | WTOV
A longtime coach in the Shenandoah High School wrestling program has been arrested on one count of sexual battery.
In other news
Jaiden Fields, Greg Kerkvliet and Dee Beckwith highlight WWE's third NIL class – ESPN
The 15-member class announced Thursday includes WWE's first signees in soccer, tennis, women's wrestling and softball. WWE's program, called “Next In Line,” identifies promising college athletes with eligibility remaining and exposes them to WWE events and training, before discussing potential developmental contracts to begin their pro wrestling careers.
Podcasts & Video
UWW Embedded: USA and Iran renew rivalry at Freestyle World Cup | United World Wrestling
After the United States beat Mongolia and Georgia in the group stage and Iran defeated Japan and the All-World team, the two wrestling powerhouse nations clashed in colossal dual for the 2022 Freestyle World Cup title.
176. One Thing I'm Certain Of, They Don't Forget That – In The Room – Des Moines Register
On today's episode, Cody brings you interviews with Iowa’s Tom Brands, Iowa State’s Kevin Dresser, Northern Iowa’s Doug Schwab, and more.
Mat Chat Episode 145: Tony Robie – TheMat.tv
David Mirikitani speaks with Virginia Tech head coach Tony Robie on his Hokie wrestlers, coaching philosophy, program development, length of season, promoting college wrestling and more.
