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NWCA Multi-Division National Duals
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Five of the six divisions in action at the Kentucky Exposition Center have reached the semifinals and in all five, the returning champions are in the mix to repeat, while there’s a party crasher or two in the mix.
NWCA National Duals Day 1 D2, D3, NAIA Notes – FloWrestling
Friday was filled with fireworks at the NWCA National Duals, where a D2 upstart pulled off a big win while D3 and NAIA powers rolled.
NWCA National Duals Day 1 Women's Notes – FloWrestling
Top-seeded King University (NCAA) and Southern Oregon (NAIA) held court, while McKendree survived a nailbiter against Augsburg.
Auggie men advance to National Duals semifinals – Augsburg University Athletics
Winning 13 of 20 bouts on the day, the Augsburg University men's wrestling team remained in the hunt for a National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III National Duals title, claiming two victories on Friday to advance to the semifinals of the two-day tournament.
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse wrestling team advanced to the semifinals of the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA)/Marine Corps Multi-Divisional Duals Friday at the Kentucky Expo Center. The duals are presented by ARMS, Defense Soap, & Capital Construction.
No. 1 Raiders roll into semifinals at National Duals – Southern Oregon University Athletics
Top-ranked Southern Oregon cruised into the NAIA women's semifinal round Friday at the NWCA National Dual Meet Championships, dispatching Ottawa (Kan.), 43-6, and No. 9 Texas Wesleyan, 32-10, at the Kentucky Expo Center.
#3 Mavericks Extend Dual Streak to 20; Advance to Semifinals – Colorado Mesa University Athletics
The No. 3 Colorado Mesa women's wrestling competed in the first day of the NWCA National Duals on Friday (Jan. 6) morning at the Kentucky Convention Center.
#1 King tops #9 Gannon in NWCA National Duals quarterfinal – King University
The King University women's wrestling team opened the defense of their NWCA National Duals championship against ninth-ranked Gannon University in a quarterfinal on Friday afternoon.
No. 1 Men's Wrestling at NWCA National Duals: Friday Results – Wartburg College Athletics
The No. 1 Wartburg men's wrestling team (7-0 overall) won both duals Friday at the NWCA National Duals. The Knights defeated No. 24 Millikin 45-0 in the first round and No. 10 Baldwin Wallace 24-15 in the quarterfinals.
Wrestling Advances to National Duals Semifinal – Southeastern University Athletics
Third-ranked Southeastern went 2-0 during the first day of competition at the 2023 NWCA National Team Duals with wins over No. 17 Cumberlands and No. 7 Marian to advance to Saturday's semifinals.
Menlo Men's Wrestling Victorious Over Southern Oregon, 28-9 | Menlo College Athletics
Menlo College's winter break and recent bad weather didn't prevent a sizable crowd from attending men's wrestling's dual against Southern Oregon University on Friday afternoon.
Bronchos Advance To National Duals Semifinals – University of Central Oklahoma Athletics
Nate Keim and Shawn Streck cruised to a pair of bonus-point wins to power top-ranked Central Oklahoma into the semifinals of NWCA Division II National Duals Friday at the Kentucky Expo Center.
Borsellino Leads Hilltoppers Into NWCA National Duals Semifinals – West Liberty University Athletics
The 4th ranked West Liberty University wrestling team advanced to the semifinals at the NWCA National Duals after earning a pair of hard fought victories over No. T16 Colorado Mesa (20-19) and No. 5 Lander (17-16) earlier today inside the Kentucky Expo Center.
No. 3 St. Cloud State Wrestling dominated their first two matches of the 2023 NWCA National Duals on Friday, dumping No. 18 Mercyhurst 32-9 in the Opening Round before earning a 28-7 win over No. 9 Upper Iowa in the Quarterfinal.
Facing off against the defending national champions and the second-ranked team in the nation, the 11th ranked University of Mary wresting team created program history with the Marauders biggest victory of the school's NCAA era.
More Men’s College News
Division I
Penn State Opens Up B1G Wrestling Slate with 28-11 Win at Wisconsin – Penn State Athletics
Penn State (8-0, 1-0 B1G) rolled into Madison and downed homestanding Wisconsin (6-2, 0-1 B1G) 28-11 in the Big Ten wrestling opener for both teams. The Nittany Lions won seven of ten bouts in the B1G national telecast from Madison, Wis.
No. 2 Hawkeyes Down Illinois in B1G Opener – University of Iowa Athletics
Senior Tony Cassioppi stalled out Illinois’ Matt Wroblewski at the 5:57 mark of the third period to send the second-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team to a 25-19 victory over the Fighting Illini on Friday night inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
No. 6 NC State takes care of business, drops Binghamton, 36-3 – NC State University Athletics
So much for any rust coming off the winter break.
Wrestling Posts Second Top 10 Win In 48 Hours, Drops #8 Virginia Tech – Cornell University Athletics
The Cornell wrestling team earned its second win over a top 10 opponent away from home in a 48-hour span, topping No. 8 Virginia Tech 22-12 on Friday evening at the Moss Arts Center. The Big Red improved to 4-2 on the season after the comfortable team win.
No. 18 Wrestling Delivers 45-0 Road Win over Bloomsburg – Rutgers University Athletics
No. 18 Rutgers wrestling (7-1, 0-0) defeated Bloomsburg (0-7, 0-1), 45-0, on Friday night inside Nelson Field House.
No. 23 Michigan State wrestling opened 2023 in style Friday night, as the Spartans came away with their seventh-straight win following a 28-9 dual victory over the Bucknell Bison inside Jenison Field House.
West Virginia Claims 19-point Win Over Ohio – West Virginia University Athletics
In front of over 800 passionate fans inside the WVU Coliseum, the West Virginia University wrestling team scored a 28-9 victory over the Ohio Bobcats on Friday night.
Wrestling Trio Victorious at F&M Open – University of North Carolina Athletics
The trio of Gavin Kane, Lachlan McNeil and Austin O'Connor paced the No. 25-ranked North Carolina wrestling program at the 10th Annual David H. Lehman F&M Open, hosted by Franklin & Marshall College.
Wrestling Has Solid Performance at Franklin and Marshall Open – Army West Point
In the 10th annual David H. Lehman '68 F&M Open, the Army West Point wrestling team saw seven cadet-athletes reach the round of 16 and two reaching the quarterfinals on Friday.
RECAP: Wrestling Opens SoCon Matches with Win – University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Athletics
The Chattanooga Mocs opened Southern Conference action with a 30-9 win at previously unbeaten VMI Friday night. The Mocs improve to 4-7, 1-0 in the SoCon, while the Keydets drop to 5-1, 0-1 in the league.
Cleveland State Wrestling Takes Care of Lake Erie, 36-9 Athletics
The Vikings (2-2) opened the second half of their season with a 36-9 road victory at Lake Erie College on Friday evening. With the win, the Green and White get back to .500 on the year in dual matches and collect their second straight victory.
Kaiser Simpson Commits to California Baptist – Owrestle
This week, a Division one college commitment was announced as Cushing’s Kaiser Simpson committed to California Baptist on Thursday night.
Division II
No. 18 Wrestling Rumbles Past Belmont Abbey – UNCP Athletics
Belmont Abbey breezed to a pair of victories to open the dual and forge an early 9-0 lead, but the 18th-ranked UNC Pembroke wrestling team proved victorious in each of the last eight matches of the evening, including six wins with bonus points, to cruise past Belmont Abbey, 34-9, on Friday evening inside the Wheeler Center.
Drury's wrestling match vs. Ouachita Baptist, originally scheduled for Sunday in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, will shift to Springfield and Weiser Gym on Wed., Jan. 11, due to facility issues at OBU.
Division III
Gettysburg has right criteria to knock off Messiah – Gettysburg College Athletics
Gettysburg won the final two matches of the night by decision to draw even with Messiah at 19-all, forcing the match to go to criteria.
Wrestling Upsets No. 11 Central in Iowa – Muhlenberg College Athletics
Story LinksThe heart of the lineup gave the Muhlenberg wrestling team a big win in the heartland.
High School News
Doc Buchanan Semifinals Set! – FloWrestling
The Doc Buchanan is underway. Check out results here along with upcoming matchups.
Bulldog Breakdown: IHSWCA Dual State on Deck for Tough Bulldog Squad – IndianaMat
After a month of individual focus for the Brownsburg wrestling team with the Walsh Ironman, Carnahan and Brecksville-Broadview Heights Invitationals alongside few one-on-one duals in December, the team focus returns on Saturday as the Bulldogs look for their first IHSWCA Dual State championship since 2019.
USA Wrestling, FloWrestling and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum has published its January 2023 rankings for high school girls wrestlers for the 2022-23 season.
Tenoroc's Kris Hunter fights through obstacles, prepares for district duals – The Ledger
As the first match of the 2022 IBT Wrestling State Championships started, Tenoroc High School wrestler Kris Hunter didn’t think his opponent was better than him based on his preparation.
International Wrestling
2022 ‘Outstanding Individual Performance': Benji Peak (Final X: Stillwater) – Five Point Move
At Final X: Stillwater last June, Benji Peak (72 kg, Sunkist/NTS) achieved a career milestone by winning two matches out of three to make a Senior World Team for the first time.
Lisa Downey joins USA Wrestling staff as an Events Assistant – TheMat.com
Lisa Downey of San Luis Obispo, Calif., who has a strong background in wrestling and event operations, has joined the USA Wrestling national staff as an Events Assistant. USA Wrestling is the national governing body for wrestling in the United States.
Podcasts & Video
Iowa State's Kevin Dresser on MFF's, Weekend Duals & Breaking News | Podcast Episodes | Baschamania
Today we had the pleasure of having #4 Iowa State’s Head Coach Kevin Dresser on the show.
IndianaMat Gorilla Radio Episode 146 – Gorilla Radio – IndianaMat
Joe and Mike dive into team state and preview all four classes. Lots of great breakdowns of each class and the top teams.
No Sophomore Slump for Dean Hamiti | Wisconsin Wrestling | On The Mat
WIsconsin's Dean Hamiti has his own specific style that is quickly turning Big Ten wrestling heads.
170. Midseason Solo Riffs – 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 riffs on Northern Iowa’s win over Wyoming, the Gabe Arnold-Tate Naaktgeboren series, and previews Iowa and Iowa State’s upcoming weekend duals.
