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College News
Northern Iowa News
Northern Iowa Wrestling Perseveres Despite Facility Instability – FloWrestling
Doug Schwab and his UNI wrestlers were forced to relocate from the 98-year-old West Gym and they've found a new home across town in Cedar Falls.
The University of Northern Iowa is expanding the scope of the largest fundraising effort in the university's 147-year history to include a new training facility for its wrestling program, pending approval from the Iowa Board of Regents at its next meeting.
UNI Adding New Wrestling Facility To University Fundraising Campaign – FloWrestling
Northern Iowa on Monday announced plans to expand a university fundraising campaign to include a new wrestling training facility.
Big Ten Schedules
2023-24 Big Ten Wrestling Schedule Announced – Big Ten Conference
Conference duals begin January 12 and culminate with Big Ten Championships March 9-10
Wrestling Unveils Full 2023-24 Schedule – Rutgers University Athletics
Rutgers wrestling unveiled its entire 2023-24 competition schedule. The slate includes nine home duals, seven matchups with ranked opponents and four home dates against Big Ten Conference foes.
Wolverines Announce 2023-24 Schedule – University of Michigan Athletics
The University of Michigan wrestling team, in conjunction with the official release of the Big Ten Conference dual-meet slate, announced its 2023-24 schedule on Monday (Oct. 2), featuring 12 duals and two regular-season tournaments.
Penn State Wrestling Announces 2023-24 Schedule – Penn State Athletics
The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team, under the direction of veteran head coach Cael Sanderson, has announced its 2023-24 schedule.
Wrestling Announces 2023-24 Schedule – Michigan State University Athletics
The dates are set, and we're ready for the first whistle. Michigan State wrestling head coach Roger Chandler announced the program's 2023-24 schedule on Monday after the conference dual schedule was revealed by the Big Ten.
Seven Reactions from the 2023-24 Big Ten Schedule Release – Big 10 – Intermat
Earlier this afternoon, the Big Ten announced its conference dual schedule for the 2023-24 season.
More Division I
Morgan State University wrestling team returns after 25 years | The Spokesman
The university reinstates its program and becomes the only Division I HBCU wrestling team in America.
Wittlake Joins Beavs – Oregon State University Athletics
Making a return to his home state following a decorated four seasons at Oklahoma State, Travis Wittlake has signed onto the Oregon State wrestling team for the 2023-24 campaign.
Why Penn State's Lineup Could Look Way Different Than You Expect – FloWrestling
The Olympic Trials qualification process could throw a wrench into Penn State's starting lineup.
State Champion Alex Braun Commits to Oklahoma | MNWrestle
Woodbury's Alex Braun has committed on social media to wrestle for the University of Oklahoma. Braun is a One-Time State Champ, Three-Time State Placer, and Four-Time State Entrant.
The 2023-24 NCAA D1 Lightweight Redshirt Report – FloWrestling
Here are some of the lightweight wrestlers we didn't see last season to keep an eye on during the upcoming season.
The 2023-24 B1G Scouting Report (Part Two) – Big 10 – Intermat
Finally! We’ve made it to Part 2 of the B1G Scouting Report! I trust you’ve been counting the minutes until this dropped, and probably re-read Part 1 a couple of times by now. Regardless of what coping skills you practiced, you’ve made it.
2023-24 Milestone Watch List – College – Intermat
We’re closing in on the start of the 2023-24 wrestling season. Before you get inundated with preview content from InterMat, here are some numbers to watch out for during the upcoming campaign.
Division II
Hilltoppers Announce 2023-24 Wrestling Schedule – West Liberty University Athletics
Fifth year head coach Danny Irwin and the West Liberty University wrestling team released their 2023-24 schedule on Monday afternoon, featuring six events inside the Academic Sports & Recreation Complex (ASRC) this upcoming year.
Division III
Wrestling Release 2023-24 Schedule, Will Feature Four Home Matches – Oswego State Athletics
Oswego State Wrestling has announced their 2023-24 schedule this afternoon. The Lakers will have four home wrestling meets and ten days combined of away wrestling meets.
NAIA
NAIA Announces Five New Members – NAIA
Defiance College is moving to the NAIA from NCAA Division III.
Women’s College
Iowa Wrestling Hosting Inaugural Women's Home Dual On Nov. 12 – FloWrestling
The University of Iowa women's team will host a quadrangular in Iowa City on Sunday, November 12.
International
Olympic leader Bach explains policy on helping Russians compete with neutral status | CBC Sports
IOC invited global selection of athlete representatives to 2-day meeting in Switzerland.
Panghal seeks new start for scandal-hit Indian wrestling at Asiad – France24
Indian wrestler Antim Panghal begins her campaign for a medal at the Asian Games in Hangzhou this week hoping it will mark a fresh start for a sport mired in a sexual harassment scandal back home.
The winner of the 2023 World champion pick-em contest among international journalists was actually a fan.
Wrestler Payten Smith is Maple Ridge’s latest Hometown Hero – Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News
Would Payten Smith have wrestled in the Olympics, if her career hadn’t been cut short by a devastating injury?
High School News
Bismarck’s Julia Araujo and Alicia Kenfack win national titles at Midwest Nationals – KFYR
Bismarck’s Julia Araujo and Alicia Kenfack competed at the USA Girls Midwest Nationals in Indianapolis, Indiana, this weekend, and are coming back with national titles.
Podcasts & Video
All Of Cael Sanderson's Losses… – Stalemates
This video not only tells you all of the losses that Cael Sanderson took in his athletic career from College to the Olympics but highlights the rivalries he had with Lee Fullhart and Yoel Romero.
Wisconsin Wrestler Podcast: D1 Sectional C Preview with Rob Bautch | WIWrestle
Reedsburg coach Rob Bautch joins the show to help preview D1 Sectional C!
Zain Retherford Interview Breakdown – Wrestling Mindset
Something new coming to you this week. Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti breaks down Zain Retherford's interview after winning a World Championship.