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A special episode of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast is actually a pilot episode of Inside the Circle, a podcast centered around wrestling officials and topics, hosted by NCAA wrestling official and Bloodround podcast co-host Tom Baranoski.
International News
The first day of wrestling at the Pan American Games was near perfection for Team USA—Kyle Snyder furthered his legacy with a third gold medal at the prestigious event while Mason Parris, Zane Richards and Tyler Berger swept the field, joining Snyder atop the medal stand at night’s end.
USA opens Pan-Am Games with four golds | United World Wrestling
The United States had an impressive opening-day showing in Chile at the Pan-American Games, going an unblemished 11-0 and winning four golds.
Helen Maroulis exclusive: “Wrestling helped me to heal” – Olympics.com
In 2019, two-time Olympic medallist and three-time world champion Helen Maroulis was on the verge of retiring from wrestling after sustaining numerous concussions throughout her career.
Parris Captures Pan American Gold Medal – Cliff Keen Wrestling Club
The Cliff Keen Wrestling Club’s Mason Parris cruised to the 125kg gold medal at the Pan American Games on Wednesday (Nov. 1) at the Centro de Entrenamiento Olímpico. It was his third consecutive senior-level international medal since joining the CKWC in June.
The Bill Farrell Memorial International, held at the world-famous New York Athletic Club in Manhattan, New York City, is set forer 17-18. This is a competitive international event which features athletes from many nations in men’s freestyle, women’s freestyle and Greco-Roman.
USA Brackets & Context for '23 Pan-Am Games – Five Point Move
Two of the five United States athletes who are scheduled to compete will start prior to the quarterfinal round in their respective brackets. Pan-Am Games brackets are subject to random draws and are therefore not seeded.
Division I News and Scores
NCWA hopes Tarleton State program helps others ‘Fast Start’ to varsity level – WIN Magazine
Jim Giunta, the founder of the National Collegiate Wrestling Association, still has the same mission and passion he had back in 1997 when the NCWA first provided college wrestling opportunities that the NCAA and NAIA could not.
Blue Hose Defeated by Third-Ranked NC State to Start Off Fifth Season – Presbyterian College
The Presbyterian College men's wrestling squad unwrapped a new campaign on Wednesday night to start the month of November with a juggernaut standing in their way, competing against #3 NC State at a neutral military site dubbed the “Battle at Fort Liberty”. The Wolfpack proved its lofty preseason hype by downing PC 48-0.
Little Rock Wrestling Dominates Home Opener, 48-3 – Little Rock Athletics
It's always good to get a win at home, and it's especially good to get that win with a dominant 48-3 victory thanks to four technical falls and four pins. Little Rock won nine of the 10 individual bouts over Carl Albert State in their season opener with five of those wins coming in the first period to impress big in the first of five home dates.
MAC Announces Wrestling Pre-Season Poll – Mid-American Conference
The Mid-American Conference announced on Wednesday afternoon the MAC Wrestling Pre-Season poll.
Bulls Begin Season with Sweep of Buffalo Duals – University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo wrestling team kicked off the 2023-24 campaign by sweeping all four of their opponents at the Buffalo Duals held at Alumni Arena on Wednesday afternoon. UB defeated Brockport, 47-4, Seton Hill, 36-7, NCCC, 49-0, and Glenville State, 36-15.
Campbell defeats Army to open season, 25-9 – Campbell University
The Campbell Fighting Camels began the 2023-24 season with a 25-9 victory over the Army Black Knights in the Battle at Liberty held at Fort Liberty Wednesday evening.
45 New Names You Need To Know Before The College Season Starts | MatScouts
First Time Starters w/ current ranking, prospect ranking, background and season projection.
Big Red Insider: Cornell Ready For Competition Outside Practice Room – FloWrestling
With Vito Arujau leading a team coming off a third-place finish at the NCAA Championships, the Cornell wrestling team is ready to get back to competition.
Wrestling Dominant in Opening Slate, Overwhelms Montreat, Allen – The Citadel Athletics
Powered by a grand total 10 falls over a two-match sequence, The Citadel (2-0, 0-0 SoCon) opened the 2023-24 campaign on a monumental high note, initially downing Montreat College (0-1) behind a 50-4 margin before doubling up on team victories via a 57-0 shutout over Allen University (0-1) on Wednesday evening at McAlister Field House.
2023-24 North Carolina Preview – ACC – Intermat
The Tar Heels ended the season last year on a high note – crowning Austin O’Connor with his second NCAA title and freshman Lachlan McNeil and sophomore Gavin Kane earning All-American honors, while finishing in 12th place as a team.
2023-24 SoCon Preview (Part Two) – SoCon – Intermat
The season kicked off November 1 at The Battle at Liberty – hosted by Campbell University, streaming on UFC Fight Pass.
InterMat Staff Dual Pick ‘Em's (Week One) – College – Intermat
Every week during the 2023-24 season, the InterMat staff will submit their picks for some of the most high-profile or competitive dual meets. Once the results start rolling in, we'll keep track of records for bragging rights or as ammunition for when we mock each other. No, we'd never do that, it's all in good fun (right?).
Iowa Wrestling Releases New-Look Lineup For Season Opener – FloWrestling
Iowa released its probables for Saturday night’s dual at California Baptist and the Hawkeyes are set to implement a new-look lineup for their season opener.
Wrestling Holds Maroon & Gold Dual; Set to Open Season Sunday at Princeton – Bloomsburg Athletics
The Bloomsburg wrestling team hosted its annual Maroon & Gold Dual last Wednesday, October 25, inside the Nelson Field House.
2023-24 Nebraska Preview – Big 10 – Intermat
A top 10 finish. An NCAA finalist. And a serious comeback story. And a history-making alum coming back to join the coaching staff. That’s the story for Nebraska.
Division II News and Scores
Bronchos Flatten OBU In Season Opener – University of Central Oklahoma Athletics
Zane Coleman and Garrett Wells scored back-to-back falls to highlight a dominating season-opening performance that carried Central Oklahoma to a 42-0 drubbing of Ouachita Baptist Wednesday night.
Falcons Capture Two Dual Victories in Season Opener – Fairmont State University Athletics
The Fairmont State (2-0) wrestling team opened the 2023 season with wins versus Washington & Jefferson (1-1) and Pitt-Bradford (0-2) on Wednesday (Nov. 1) night in Washington, Pa.
Pioneer Wrestling Opens Season Strong at Buffalo – Glenville State College Athletics
Coach Dylan Cottrell's nationally ranked Glenville State wrestling team opened their 2023-24 campaign on Wednesday night in Buffalo. The Pioneers posted convincing victories over Niagara (46-6), and SUNY-Brockport (40-6) earlier in the day, then battled the D-I host Buffalo squad in a hard-fought 15-36 loss.
Grand Valley State Claims 30-12 Win Over Cornerstone – Grand Valley State University Athletics
The return of Grand Valley State wrestling came in fine fashion Wednesday night before a crowd of 1,517 in the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena and the Lakers did not disappoint with a 30-12 victory over Cornerstone.
Pitt-Johnstown wrestling coach Pat Pecora will find out quickly just how good his team is.
Men's Wrestling Takes Season Opener Over Wheeling – Frostburg State University Athletics
The Frostburg State Men's Wrestling team won first their meet since restarting the program, defeating Wheeling on the road by a final score of 38-13 on Wednesday evening.
Men’s Wrestling Shuts Out Elmira in Season-Opener, 56-0 – East Stroudsburg University Athletics
The East Stroudsburg University men's wrestling team opened the 2023-24 season in impressive fashion as the Warriors shutout Elmira, 56-0, in their season-opening dual for both teams on Wednesday evening inside Koehler Fieldhouse.
Ranked Marauders ready for test-filled schedule – Bismarck Tribune
Last year’s University of Mary wrestling team was, by all accounts, a turning point as to the seriousness of the team.
Division III News and Scores
Graduate student Akhil Vega returned to the mat and scored a second-period fall at 125 as No. 12 Stevens Institute of Technology wrestling defeated Delaware Valley University 29-19 Wednesday in a dual meet inside Canavan Arena.
CCIW Men’s Wrestling Coaches Vote North Central as Preseason Favorite – CCIW
North Central – which won last season’s College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Men’s Wrestling Championship and has swept the last six regular-season dual schedules – is the preseason favorite to win the league again in 2023-24, according to a preseason coaches’ poll conducted last month.
Lower Midwest Region 2023-24 Team Previews – d3wrestle.com
D3wrestle's look at the Lower Midwest Region.
Wrestling Announces 2023-24 Schedule – Keystone College Athletics
First year head wrestling coach Andrew Feldman has revealed the schedule for the 2023-24 season.
NAIA News and Scores
Cobb transformational figure for WBU wrestling – Wayland Baptist University Athletics
Johnny Cobb never intended to become as transformational of a figure as he did for Wayland Baptist University wrestling. Already a legend in high school wrestling coaching circles after a five-decade long career, Cobb came out of retirement to not only help Wayland lay the groundwork for the first scholarship college wrestling program in Texas but then unexpectedly guide it to a highly-successful start, including coaching his second Olympic gold medalist.
Women’s College News and Scores
Grand View, Menlo Women Will Vie For 2024 NAIA Title – FloWrestling
Grand View and Menlo have powerful line-ups that will contend for the top spot at the 2024 NAIA Women's Freestyle Championships.
No. 7 ESU Downs No. 22 Elmira in Season Opener – East Stroudsburg University Athletics
Behind six pins, including four consecutive falls to start the match, the No. 7 East Stroudsburg University women's wrestling team picked up a 37-12 victory over No. 22 Elmira on Wednesday evening, inside Koehler Fieldhouse.
High School News
5A Boys Wrestling Preview – Owrestle
Going into the 2023 Class 5A State Tournament, there were at least eight teams with a shot at winning the state title.
The Oklahoma Wrestling Community Mourns the Loss of Nick Williams – Owrestle
Sad day yesterday in the Oklahoma wrestling community as long-time Altus wrestling coach Nick Williams passed away after a long battle with ALS.
