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Division I
Little Rock Wrestling Feeds Local Families with Holiday Ham Sale – Little Rock Athletics
The Little Rock wrestling team has launched their fourth annual holiday Ham Sale, setting a goal of selling 750 total hams to fundraise for the program and feed local families.
Cowboy Insider: What's Oklahoma State's Plan With Middleweight Logjam? – FloWrestling
Oklahoma State has options with the middle of its order, but how will coach John Smith put the pieces together at 149, 157 and 165?
Buckeye Insider: Hoffman Committed To Upping Offensive Output – FloWrestling
After a strong finish in March and a summer of training with Kollin Moore, Ohio State 197-pounder Gavin Hoffman is focused on racking up more points.
Central Michigan's Munson Named Wrestler of the Week – Mid-American Conference
Central Michigan's Corbyn Munson went 4-2 over the weekend, opening with a monumental upset of No. 6-ranked (Intermat) Ed Scott of North Carolina State and then closing the weekend with a solid fourth-place finish at the Army Black Knight Invitational.
InterMat Wrestling – DI Live Streaming Guide (11/26 -11/27/2022)
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, we've got a very light slate of duals over the next week, which is the fourth week of the 2022-23 regular season.
Hoose Named MAC Scholar Athlete of the Week – University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo wrestler Giuseppe Hoose was named the Mid-American Conference Scholar Athlete of the Week, the league announced on Wednesday.
Eighth Year, Best Year For Jaron Smith In College Park – University of Maryland Athletics
For many people, the choice between an eighth year of college and a massive WWE contract wouldn’t be given a second thought. When Jaron Smith was faced with that same dilemma over the summer, however, he immediately knew it was going to be a decision that took some time to make.
Munson Earns MAC Wrestler of the Week Award – Central Michigan University Athletics
Central Michigan's Corbyn Munson has been named the Mid-American Conference Wrestler of the Week after his performance in the Chippewas' dual meet with North Carolina State and in the Army Black Knight Invitational.
Millner Named SoCon Wrestler of the Week – App State Athletics
Running his record to 10-0 this season and 102-21 for his career, App State's Jon Jon Millner has been named the SoCon Wrestler of the Week following his 149-pound title at the Keystone Classic.
Division II
Peacocks Dominate Home Opener over Warriors 57-0 – Upper Iowa University Athletics
The Peacocks shut out the Warriors of Waldorf University on Wednesday night in Fayette in the team's home opener and won 57-0. Upper Iowa posted bonus points in all five contested matches with three falls, a tech fall and a major decision. Waldorf was open in five weights as UIU came up just three points shy of a perfect dual.
Allen Wrestling Rolls Past St. Andrews – Allen University
The Allen University wrestling team rolled to a 36-15 win over rival St. Andrews University from Adams Gym Tuesday evening.
Minot State men’s wrestling adds four future stars during early signing period – MSU Athletics
The Minot State men's wrestling team put on a fantastic show over the weekend, willing all but one match in their duals against Saskatchewan and Jamestown.
Division III
Auggies rally for 19-15 win over Blugolds – Augsburg University Athletics
Trailing 12-3 after the opening four bouts, the No. 2-ranked Augsburg University men's wrestling team rallied with five wins in the last six bouts to secure a 19-15 dual-meet victory on Saturday afternoon at Si Melby Hall.
Men's Wrestling Dominate Firebirds – North Central College Athletics
Competing in their third dual of the season, the North Central College men's wrestling team dominate Carthage College 46-0 in a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) matchup on Wednesday evening at Gregory Arena.
McCullough Named CGASPORTS.com Athlete of the Week – Coast Guard
Senior Dave McCullough, Co-Captain of the Wrestling team, has been named this week’s CGASPORTS.com Athlete of the Week, presented by First Command.
NAIA
NAIA Insider: After Spurring NAIA Surge, Menlo Applies To Go To D2 – FloWrestling
Menlo's playbook led to massive growth in NAIA wrestling and now the Oaks are looking to move on to D2.
2022-23 Men's Wrestler of the Week – November 23, 2022 | NWCA
Villalobos went undefeated in a competitive bracket that hosted wrestlers ranked 9th, 11th, 16th, and 20th in the NAIA as well as multiple NCAA D1 opponents claim the 157 lbs. bracket title.
Lorentz named WWU’s inaugural wrestling coach – Fulton Sun
For the first time in history, William Woods is offering men's and women's wrestling as intercollegiate sports. Now, the Owls have named their inaugural coach.
Women’s College News
USA Wrestling, the national governing body for wrestling in the United States, will annually present a new award to the nation’s best women’s college wrestler. The first winner will be announced after the conclusion of the 2022-23 college wrestling season in March of 2023.
2023-23 Women's Wrestler of the Week – November 23, 2022 | NWCA
Won third place match over No. 3 Randi Robison (Campbellsville University) (Dec 3-2) Finished third in the 155 pound weight class of the Missouri Valley Open.
International News
It’s a series of fortunate events—a synergy that can’t easily be explained.
Where are they now? – Daniel Igali – Wrestling Canada Lutte – Wrestling Canada Lutte
Many know Daniel Igali for coming to Canada after the 1994 Commonwealth Games and becoming one of the most successful Canadian male wrestlers.
U.S. Wrestling athlete Ben Provisor accepts sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation – TheMat.com
USADA announced November 15 that Ben Provisor, of Des Moines, Iowa, an athlete in the sport of wrestling, has accepted a 16-month suspension for an anti-doping rule violation.
High School News
The Ohio All-Stars are returning to compete against the WPIAL All-Stars for the fifth time in the Pittsburgh Wrestling Classics’ 49-year history.
MMA News
Bellator 288: Archie Colgan planning to stay at 155 despite tough cut – MMA Junkie
Archie Colgan came to his post-fight news conference, but had to rewatch his fight before he stepped to the podium.
Podcasts & Video
TFW: All Star Classic Review | MatScouts
The First Word: All Star Classic Review
Episode 78 – Hot Starts and Big Upsets by D3 Nation
We highlight some of marquee upsets during the first 3 weeks of the season and what teams are off to great starts. From All Americans losing to undefeated starts in duals, we discuss it all in Episode 78.
163. Hey! We're On YouTube Now! – 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 talks with Austin Sommer, the EIWA correspondent for InterMat, to preview Saturday’s dual between Iowa and Penn.
Coach's Corner with Brandon Eggum – University of Minnesota Athletics
Minnesota head coach Brandon Eggum looks ahead to a Sunday dual in Brookings in the latest Coach's Corner.
High School Wrestling Weekly Season 4 Episode 4 – Gorilla Radio – IndianaMat
Rex Brewer and Dane Fuelling talking all things wrestling and more, and are joined this week by guests: Muncie Burris Coach Shon Bynum, Muncie Central Coach AJ Bradley, and Kris Everett, photographer for the Decatur Daily Democrat
IndianaMat Gorilla Radio Episode 139 – Gorilla Radio – IndianaMat
We come to you from the new Gorilla Radio studio with special guest Nick Kraus. We talk 2A wrestling, coaching, wrestling in general and of course MUCH MUCH more!
