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Why Do You Rob Banks? Because That’s Where the Money Is – Mat Stats 16 | Mat Talk Podcast Network
Why is the NWCA Multi-Divisional National Dual Meet Championships so important? Because that's where the teams are. The MatStats Posse explains why this dual meet tournament is so important.
Men’s College News
Division I
Division I Coaches Poll: Collegiate Duals reconfigure Top 25 as 2022 comes to a close | NWCA
Penn State and NC State remained undefeated and won their respective pools as nine of the nation’s Top 25 teams took part in the Journeymen Collegiate Duals in New Orleans on Monday and Tuesday.
InterMat Wrestling – Takeaways, Random Thoughts, and More from the 2022 Collegiate Duals
We're now almost two days removed from the 2022 Collegiate Duals and I've had a lot on my mind. It was an excellent couple of days chalked full of excellent wrestling action.
Wrestling Wins Second Straight on the Road, Taking Down EIWA Foe Hofstra 21-16 – American University
This pre-holiday road trip will be one to remember for American University wrestling, as the Eagles (4-4) took down an EIWA opponent for the second day in a row in beating Hofstra by a score of 21-16.
Cleveland State Wrestling Edges Clarion 18-14 for First MAC Victory Athletics – CSUVikings.com
Cleveland State (1-4, 1-1) picked up their first dual victory and MAC win of the season on Thursday evening after edging out Clarion, 18-14 inside Woodling Gymnasium.
Wrestling Dual at Kent State Postponed – Edinboro University Athletics
Due to the impending winter storm, the Edinboro wrestling dial at Kent State scheduled for Friday has been postponed.
As FloWrestling’s No. 72 overall recruit in the Class of 2021 and a key headliner of coach Alex Clemsen’s top-ten recruiting class that same year, Jaxon Smith was certainly a big name heading into his redshirt year at Maryland.
Drexel Defeats Purdue and Utah Valley – Drexel University Athletics
Drexel earned its first two victories on the season against Purdue and Utah Valley in the Purdue Duals on Tuesday. With the win, DU earned its first program triumph over the Boilermakers, 20-17. The Dragons went 2-1 on the day as they defeated Utah Valley 19-13, but fell to Campbell. DU was 24-15 in its individual bouts.
How strength coach Ben Durbin has keyed Iowa State wrestling's rise – Des Moines Register
There’s a small lounge tucked between the Harold Nichols Wrestling Room and the weight room here at the Lied Recreation Center. On a Wednesday in mid-December, Ben Durbin walks in wearing a t-shirt that says, “Thou Shall Increase Strength,” and smiles.
Tiger Insider: All Roads Lead To Tulsa – FloWrestling
Missouri has faced individual and team tests during the season's first two months, but the Tigers are about to enter a stacked sprint to the postseason.
Sun Devil Insider: ASU Searching For Rare Air Near The Top – FloWrestling
Arizona State has been on a steady ascent under coach Zeke Jones, but the Sun Devils are looking to make the most difficult part of the climb to the top.
Nittany Lion Insider: Penn State Fends Off Iowa State After Gut Check – FloWrestling
In Cael Sanderson's first dual against his alma mater, Penn State got tested but prevailed late against Iowa State.
After the seemingly unbeatable Aaron Brooks lost his first match of the season, No. 1 Penn State saw its lead shrink to 13-12 against No. 6 Iowa State.
In a thrilling conclusion to the Collegiate Wrestling Duals, No. 1 Penn State narrowly defeated No. 6 Iowa State 22-12.
Cowboy Insider: ‘We've Gotta Develop Some Guys' – FloWrestling
John Smith is looking for some of his Oklahoma State Cowboys to rise the ranks and position themselves for high podium finishes in Tulsa.
Adam Cherne of Wayzata has committed to wrestling for North Dakota State University in 2023.
Miller Named National Wrestler of the Week – App State Athletics
App State's Will Miller has been named National Wrestler of the Week by the NCAA thanks to a 3-0 mark that included a big win at North Carolina.
Caves Earns Weekly MAC Award – Central Michigan University Athletics
Central Michigan's Bryan Caves has been named the co-Mid-American Conference Wrestler of the Week after his performance in the Journeyman Collegiate Duals in New Orleans.
Olejnik Garners MAC Weekly Honor – NIU Athletics
After the Northern Illinois University wrestling team took down Kent State 18-15 this past Sunday, No. 10 redshirt senior Izzak Olejnik was tabbed Co-Mid-American Conference Wrestler of the Week in recognition of his dominate performance against No. 25 Enrique Munguia, the league office announced Wednesday.
Wrestling Dominates from Start to Finish in 41-3 Rout of Sacred Heart – American University
Posting the most team points in seven years, American University wrestling cruised to a 41-3 victory at EIWA foe Sacred Heart on Wednesday afternoon. The Eagles (3-4) came away with nine victories including four pins and two major decisions against the Pioneers (0-7).
Mason Starts Season 8-0 after Wins against Duke and Presbyterian – George Mason University Athletics
The George Mason wrestling team is 8-0 in dual action after defeating Duke University and Presbyterian College today in Clinton, S.C.
Duke Splits Presbyterian, George Mason Duals – Duke University
The Duke wrestling team (3-4) split two duals on the road Wednesday afternoon, narrowly defeating Presbyterian, 23-19, and falling to George Mason in a 35-3 decision.
Division II
D2 Insider: Central Oklahoma Rolls To Title At Midwest Classic – FloWrestling
With 10 placewinners and three champions, Central Oklahoma racked up 178.5 points while nearly lapping the field at the Midwest Classic.
Division III
Former SUNY Brockport wrestling coach Don Murray sues NCAA seeking to lift 3-year suspension – WXXI
Former SUNY Brockport wrestling coach Don Murray is suing the NCAA, claiming a shoddy investigation orchestrated by the college ended his 50-year career.
Reed, Sumner lead No. 19-ranked Wrestling at Wilkes (Pa.) Open – Ohio Northern
No. 2-ranked sophomore Jacob Reed (Lancaster) and No. 7-ranked senior Chase Sumner (Ada) led the No. 19-ranked Ohio Northern wrestling team at the non-scoring Wilkes (Pa.) Open on Thursday at the Marts Center.
Tatarek Earns NEWA Wrestler of the Week Nod – Castleton University
Another Castleton University wrestler has earned weekly recognition from the New England Wrestling Association as Haven Tatarek was recently named the NEWA Wrestler of the Week.
Women’s College News
IW women’s wrestling rolls into break | Southeast Iowa Union
Of all the Union area athletic teams, not many have been as promising as the Iowa Wesleyan women’s wrestling team.
Ajayzee Zaballos Named CCC Women's Wrestler of the Week | Menlo College Athletics
As announced by the Cascade Collegiate Conference, Menlo Women's Wrestling's Ajayzee Zaballos has been named this week's Women's Wrestler of the Week.
International News
Adeline Gray: From the Mat to Motherhood – WIN Magazine
There have been so many great moments in the life of women’s freestyle wrestler Adeline Gray. But nothing may be greater in her memory than July 23, 2022, when this six-time World champion also became a mother of twin babies.
USA WRESTLING JOB OPPORTUNITY: Senior Manager of Communications
USA Wrestling is seeking a Senior Manager of Communications. This is a new full-time position which reports to the Director of Communications and Special Projects.
New Delhi to host 2023 Asian Wrestling Championships from March 28 to April 2 – ANI News
New Delhi [India], December 21 (ANI): The United World Wrestling (UWW) announced the dates for the Asian Wrestling Championships 2023, which will take place in New Delhi, India, from March 28 to April 2.
High School Wrestling
Edmond North and Stillwater found themselves on a collision course for the team title in Gallagher-Iba Arena this week.
Peace Corps reminded a wrestling coach that life is about serving others – WIN Magazine
When Peace Corps volunteer Pat McCluskey headed to South Africa, he couldn’t know that the experience would spur nearly a dozen return trips with a cadre of friends and family members. It would also form the crux of his coaching philosophy.
NC girls wrestling sees huge growth in year before NCHSAA recognition – Citizen Times
Eva Keefauver remembers what it was like to be the only girl in sight at a wrestling tournament.
Williams striving for more success for C.A. Johnson’s wrestling program – Columbia Star
The C.A. Johnson Green Hornets have turned some eyes in recent years in football and boys basketball. What has largely gone unnoticed is the success their wrestling team has had.
Perry Meridian wrestling coach Matt Schoettle stands in front of his team of grapplers with a goal in mind.
MMA News
Zion Clark, a wrestler born without legs, wins MMA debut – ESPN
Zion Clark, a former college wrestler born with no legs, made his professional MMA debut a success Saturday.
Podcasts & Video
The 2022 collegiate wrestling year closes in prestigious fashion, as the 58th annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships and the inaugural Soldier Salute live stream exclusive on B1G+, Dec. 29-30.
Everything We Learned From Collegiate Duals | FloWrestling Radio Live (Ep. 875)
Shane Sparks joins the show to talk about Penn State, Iowa State, UNI, Cornell, and more.
169. Still Processing The Collegiate Wrestling Duals – 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 and Robbie Wendell, the ACC correspondent for InterMat, recap the Collegiate Wrestling Duals 2.0
All-woman wrestling team making Maryland history – WBAL
Some student athletes are “pinning” their way to a new chapter for their high school. Wednesday night, an all-women's wrestling team hosted their first-ever dual meet.
Episode 16 – Luke Hoerle by Duck Insider
Episode 16 features junior Luke Hoerle. He is one of the captains this season and is taking on a new role in the Duck line-up after making the move to 125.
2022-2023: Wild Collegiate Duals Results by Pin 12 Wrestling Podcast
Join hosts Sam Phillips (@slamphillips) and Lee Cothran (@leecothran) to discuss what is happening in the most decorated conference in college wrestling, the Big 12!
Michigan Grappler Podcast: The Rundown – Episode 74
The Rundown – Episode 74
