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Men’s College News
Division I
Division I wrestling coming to New Orleans | Colleges | nola.com
Wrestling at the Division I collegiate level in Louisiana has been a rarity.
NCAA Week 7 Roundup: ‘Tis The Wrestling Season – FloWrestling
The biggest stories from the seventh week of the 2022-2023 college wrestling season.
Penn State’s Carter Starocci has the opportunity to do something that no one has ever done on the wrestling mat.
Iowa State’s Johnson is very confident, with good reason | The Gazette
149-pound wrestler has another big test awaiting him at the Collegiate Duals.
Season 6, Column 74; The Cross Country, Cross Conference clashes continue – Hand Raised
While the Collegiate Duals this Monday and Tuesday have grabbed a weeks worth of big wrestling headlines, quality inter-conference clashes were occurring from Buffalo to Fairfax, Virginia, from Kent, Ohio, to Little Rock, and Brookings, South Dakota to Palo Alto.
InterMat Wrestling – Top Collegiate Duals Day One Matchups
The second Collegiate Duals event starts tomorrow in New Orleans. The teams will compete in three-time pods to determine who advances to the pool finals on the following day.
Hokies dominant in Palo Alto to close out first half of season – Virginia Tech Athletics
The No. 8 Virginia Tech wrestling team closed out the year 2022 with a strong finish going 2-0 on Sunday against Stanford, 22-12, and Lindenwood, 52-0 in Palo Alto, California.
#15 NDSU Wrestling Cruises Past Little Rock 33-6 – NDSU
The No. 15 North Dakota State wrestling program started off its final road trip of the semester with a 33-6 victory over Little Rock Sunday evening at the Jack Stephens Center.
Huskers Bring the Heat at SDSU, Win 22-17 – University of Nebraska
The No. 16 Nebraska wrestling team dominated No. 18 South Dakota Statee as the Huskers recorded two bonus point victories to grab the 22-17 victory on Sunday.
Led by a trio of individual champions, No. 24 Michigan State wrestling took home its first tournament title of the 2022-23 season, as the Spartans tallied 161 points to earn the team championship at the Reno Tournament of Champions on Sunday at the Reno Events Center.
Cowboys Earn Runner Up Finish at Reno Tournament of Champions – University of Wyoming Athletics
The Wyoming Cowboy wrestling squad put together a strong performance on Sunday at the Reno Tournament of Champions inside of the Reno Events Center coming away with a Runner-Up team finish for the second year in a row.
Bulls Sweep Edinboro and Bucknell on Sunday – University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo wrestling team earned a pair of impressive victories on Sunday afternoon, defeating Edinboro and Bucknell. The Bulls defeated Mid-American Conference-foe Edinboro, 26-6, in the opener and then took down Bucknell, 21-9.
Patriots Improve to 6-0 with Win against American – George Mason University Athletics
The George Mason wrestling team dominated American University in a 23-15 win at the Recreation Athletic Complex (RAC) on Alumni Day. Mason improves to 6-0 in dual action, matching its best start since the 2000-01 season.
NIU Beats Kent State Behind Three Bonus-Point Bouts – NIU Athletics
After trailing 9-3, the Northern Illinois University wrestling team battled-from-behind and took down Kent State 18-15 on the road Sunday inside the Kent State Field House.
Bears impressive in trifecta of home dual wins – University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Wrestling for the first time in the friendly confines of Bank of Colorado Arena this season, UNC dominated the Northern Colorado Quad to post wins over Northeastern Junior College (44-6), Northwest Kansas Technical College (47-6) and New Mexico Highlands (49-0). With the three wins, UNC improves to 7-1 in duals on the season.
Sunday Split – Stanford University Athletics
No. 23 Stanford split a pair of duals on Sunday, falling to No. 10 Virginia Tech (22-12) before dominating Lindenwood (43-6).
InterMat Wrestling – 2022 Collegiate Duals: Blue Pool Preview
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Well, yes, it's the holiday season, but in the wrestling world, it's holiday tournament season.
Division II
Bronchos Roll To Second Straight Midwest Classic Title – University of Central Oklahoma Athletics
Dylan Lucas capped off a dominating weekend by capturing the 133-pound championship and winning Outstanding Wrestler honors in leading Central Oklahoma to a record-setting performance at the 43rd Midwest Classic Sunday.
#2 Lopers Score 81 Points to Beat AU & YU – University of Nebraska – Kearney Athletics
The second-ranked Nebraska Kearney wrestling team rolled past eighth-ranked Augustana, 31-14, and York University, 50-3, Saturday afternoon at the Health & Sports Center.
Jacob Ealy claimed the title at 149 lbs., while four other Pitt-Johnstown wrestlers placed to lead the Mountain Cats to a second-place finish in a 30-team field at this weekend's 2022 Midwest Classic Wrestling Tournament in Indianapolis.
No. 8 Augustana Wrestling Splits York, UNK Duals – Augustana University Athletics
The No. 8 Augustana wrestling team defeated the York Panthers before falling to the No. 2 Nebraska Kearney Lopers on Saturday. The Vikings move to 4-3 on the season overall and 1-0 in conference action.
Mavericks Sweep Cactus Duals in Phoenix – Minnesota State University – Mankato Athletics
The No. 20 Minnesota State wrestling team traveled to Phoenix, Ariz., to participate in the Cactus Duals, finishing 3-0 on the day.
Division III
No. 1 Wartburg Goes Undefeated at Desert Duals – Wartburg College Athletics
The No. 1 Wartburg men's wrestling team moved to 5-0 on the year with two shutouts at its annual Desert Duals Sunday. The Knights defeated Arizona Christian 51-0 and Wayland Baptist 55-0.
Simpson defeats Raiders, Blue Jays to close 2022 – Simpson Athletics
The Simpson College men's wrestling team ended the first half of its season with a pair of lopsided victories at the Prairie Wolf Duals hosted by Nebraska Wesleyan.
No. 14 Wrestling Goes 4-0 at Kalahari Duals – Loras College Athletics
No. 14 Loras College wrestling secured four varsity dual wins on Saturday at the Kalahari Duals as the Duhawks cruised to three easy wins after claiming a come-from-behind victory in their opener.
Men's wrestling completes clean sweep at Gator Boots Duals – Augustana College Athletics
Augie men's wrestling completed a trio of contests at the Gator Boots Duals on Saturday, December 17. The Vikings swept the competition in Nashville, securing dual victories over Huntingdon, Dubuque, and Alma to move their season record to 5-4.
Men's Wrestling Shuts Out Penn State Mont Alto – Shenandoah University
The Shenandoah University men's wrestling team posted its first-ever shutout victory Saturday with a 57-0 non-league win over Penn State – Mont Alto.
No. 11 Men’s Wrestling Wins Three Matches at Gator Boot Duals – Baldwin Wallace Athletics
The No. 11 nationally ranked Baldwin Wallace University men's wrestling team won three matches at the annual Gator Boot Duals hosted by Luther (Iowa) College at the McGavock High School.
Brawlers Go 3-0 in Gator Boot Duals – University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Athletics
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater wrestling team, ranked eighth according to the National Wrestling Coaches Association in dual competitions, went 3-0 at the Gator Boot Duals held in Nashville, Tennessee Saturday.
Millikin Wrestling Goes 2-1 at Chocolate Duals – Millikin University Athletics
The Millikin wrestling team went 2-1 in three matches at the Chocolate Duals hosted by Messiah University in Grantham, Penn. on December 17.
Wrestlers enjoy 4-0 day at Prairie Wolf Duals – Cornell College
Cornell's wrestling team got back to its winning ways Saturday with four decisive victories at the Prairie Wolf Duals hosted by Nebraska Wesleyan University.
NAIA
Southeastern Goes 4-0 at Fire Duals – Southeastern University Athletics
The Fire set a program record for wins during a Fire Duals tournament with a perfect 4-0 record against four ranked opponents Saturday afternoon.
OCU upends Baker 45-9 – Oklahoma City University Athletics
Oklahoma City University knocked off Baker (Kan.) 45-9 on Saturday at the Mabee Fieldhouse in the Avila Eagle Duals.
Argos go 3-1 in the Sunshine State – University of Providence Athletics
KC Buday defeated the top ranked and defending national champion Gage Braun from No. 3 Southeastern University (Fla.) and earned a technical fall over Wylie Dunn from University of the Cumberlands (Ky.) to help the University of Providence men's wrestling team to a 3-1 record in the Southeastern Quad Duals Saturday in Lakeland, Florida.
Desert Dual Leads to Win Over Pacific | Arizona Christian University Athletics
Competing on back to back days and in three duals today, the Firestorm were still able to find success against top programs from around the country.
Raiders score dual victory over No. 8 Marian – Southern Oregon University Athletics
Southern Oregon and No. 8-ranked Marian (Ind.) split eight contested weight classes, but two forfeits were the difference as the Raiders triumphed 25-14 in Friday's dual portion of the Reno Tournament of Champions.
NAIA Insider: Indiana Tech Shines At Challenge Duals – FloWrestling
Lindsey Wilson assembled a star-studded field for Sunday’s NAIA Challenge Duals, and Indiana Tech shined brightest in the loaded field.
Women’s College News
OCU takes down Carl Albert – Oklahoma City University Athletics
Oklahoma City University's Eseta Sepeni, Sophia Smith and Bryce White came up with falls against Carl Albert State on Saturday at Fayetteville High School.
Menlo Women's Wrestling Shines at West Coast Tournament of Champions | Menlo College Athletics
This weekend, the Roebbelen Center hosted 20 women's wrestling teams in the Women's Wrestling West Coast Tournament of Champions. The Oaks, as usual, were show-stoppers. They won their first dual, against Umpqua Community College, by a final score of 35-16.
Senior Emily Cue (170 pounds) and sophomore Eleni Fakaosi (143 pounds) went undefeated Sunday to spark the Simon Fraser women's wrestling team at the Desert Duals in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Top-ranked Tornado dominate at Wasps Women's Open – King University
Wrestling in their final event of the calendar year, the #1 King University women's wrestling team dominated at the Wasps Women's Open, with six wrestlers claiming championships while the Tornado ran away with the team race for the second consecutive season.
Women’s Wrestling Goes 3-0 at Hiram – Indiana Tech Athletics
The Indiana Tech women's wrestling team traveled to Hiram, Ohio, on Saturday to take on Siena Heights University, Lourdes University, and the host Hiram College in quad-dual. The Warriors walked away with three wins with 24-18, 25-11, and 35-5 final scores.
#16 Women's Wrestling Splits First-Ever Home Tri – New Jersey City University Athletics
The New Jersey City University women's wrestling team, ranked #16 in the nation in the most recent NCAA National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Poll, hosted the program's first-ever home tri on Saturday, Dec. 17, at the John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center (JMAC).
SPARTANS GO 3-1 AT AVILA EAGLE DUALS – MBU Athletics
In their final tune up before the NWCA National Dual Championships, the Missouri Baptist women's wrestling team took on the Avila University Duals. They competed against the #1 ranked NJCAA Indiana Hills Community College- Ottumwa, (20) Baker University, (RV) Ottawa University, and William Penn University.
High School News
Delbarton NJ wrestling claims prestigious Beast of the East title – Daily Record
Only three days into the high school wrestling season and Delbarton is already in full-fledged beast mode.
Reno Tournament of Champions provides unique experience for wrestlers across the country – KOLO
2,500 wrestlers called the Biggest Little City home this weekend.
‘Well-versed’ Fremont grinder Tee Ward pursuing wrestling greatness – CatchMark Sports
After finishing as Division 2 state runner-up at 119 pounds last year, Packers junior determined to win it all this season.
Andrew Gaethle had a chance encounter just before his championship match Saturday at the Division II state wrestling tournament.
When Billings West senior Jesse Aarness went on his official visit to North Dakota State University in Fargo earlier this month, he knew that was where he wanted to be.
Panther girls plunge into first-ever wrestling season – The Pierce County Tribune
For the first time ever, the Rugby High Panthers girls wrestling team took the mat at home in Rugby High School’s Charlie Hanneman Gym Dec. 8.
Garfield, Mogadore, Waterloo wrestlers snag Waterloo Classic titles – Record-Courier
Garfield phenoms Hunter Andel and Keegan Sell were every bit as good as advertised, steamrolling their way to Waterloo Division III Classic titles.
One of the traditionally strongest girls high school tournaments continued to shine, as the Women’s West Coast Tournament of Champions completed on Saturday night.
International News
In an entertaining international dual meet to raise funds for the youth of Los Angeles, the United States defeated Ukraine, 5-4 on Sunday at the Beat the Streets LA International event.
Podcasts & Video
90. Love & Inspiration W/ Gina Perry by Blood Time
From Beat the Streets to beating the odds. Gina and Richard Perry through incredible, love and determination share a success story that is one for the ages. Their faith is truly undeniable!
How to Evaluate Early Season Losses – Wrestling Mindset
Wrestling Mindset owners Gene Zannetti touch on how you should evaluate early performances and losses this season! Learn how elite athletes such as JB and Yianni handles it and understand what to focus on and what not to focus on!
