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Iowa Hawkeye Wrestling on Twitter – Statement on Wisconsin

Iowa Hawkeye Wrestling on Twitter – Statement on Wisconsin

Pennsylvania RTC's Summit 3 features strong performances from Hall, Ashnault, Zillmer and more – TheMat.com

The 2022 Summit 3 PRTC Invitational, hosted by the Pennsylvania RTC, took place on Monday night with a full card of exciting wrestling action.

Bellator signee Pat Downey explains callout of Khamzat Chimaev for wrestling match, hopes for debut on Dublin card – MMA Fighting

Pat Downey has made the decision to transition from the wrestling world to the MMA cage, but there is still a short list of competitors he’d love to share the mat with, including surging UFC contender Khamzat Chimaev.

Women's Weekly: Iowa Off To A Fast Start – FloWrestling

Iowa picked up its first three recruits while the top two teams in the country had a down-to-the-wire dual.

Idaho expanding high school girls wrestling | ktvb.com

IHSAA will expand the girl's weight classes as the sport grows, but it's going to take some time according to Executive Director Ty Jones.

TWU WRESTLING WELCOMES SIX ATHLETES TO INAUGURAL TEAM – Texas Woman's University Athletics

History once again knocks on the doorsteps of Texas Woman's University. On Feb. 7, 2022, the TWU wrestling team announced the signing of its first recruits in program history.

Olympic champion Tamyra Mensah-Stock honored by WBU, City of Plainview – Wayland Baptist University Athletics

Former Wayland Baptist University wrestler and Olympic gold medalist Tamyra Mensah-Stock was recognized by city and university leaders today during a short ceremony at Plainview City Hall.

NWCA Announces January Winner of the NCAA Women's National Wrestler of the Month Award | NWCA

The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) announced their third National Women’s Wrestler of the Month on Monday. Zoe Nowicki of Adrian College earns honors for the month of January. This is the first national award for Nowicki this season.

#309 Melvin Douglas – World Champion, 2x Olympian, 2x NCAA Champ | Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast

Melvin Douglas is one of the most accomplished US wrestlers of all time. He was a 2x Olympian, 6x World Team member, 2x NCAA Champ and the 1993 World Champion. He was also a World Silver Medalist (1989) and 2x World Bronze Medalist (1994, 1995). In college, Melvin wrestled for Stan Abel at the University of Oklahoma where he was teammates with Dave and Mark Schultz.

Bout at the Ballpark presented by Kubota, international pairings finalized, with International All-Star and U.S. freestyle teams set – TheMat.com

USA Wrestling has completed the international lineup for the Bout at the Ballpark, presented by Kubota, set for Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas on February 12.

#MondayMatness with Steve Krah: Multiplicity of moves favors East Noble senior grappler Sprague – Feature Articles – IndianaMat

It may not be for everyone, but the way Aidan Sprague approaches wrestling has been good for him.

Let’s TakeDown Cancer Together – February 7th – February 20th, 2022 – The Guillotine

Since the inception of the TakeDown Cancer program, communities from the Midwest and beyond, have raised over $250,000 for the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund. Proceeds go directly to fund cancer research and programs that benefit cancer patients.

Bleich Garners Fourth Career OAC Wrestler of the Week – Baldwin Wallace Athletics

Baldwin Wallace University senior All-American 157-pounder Stanley Bleich (North Ridgeville/Elyria Catholic) has been named the Ohio Athletic Conference Wrestler of the Week for the fourth time in his career.

Leise Named PSAC Wrestling Athlete of the Week – Gannon University Athletics

Gannon's Joel Leise (Transfer, Pa./Reynolds) has been named the PSAC Wrestling Athlete of the Week for the week ending February 6, with the league offices announcing the award today.

Huffman Named NSIC Wrestler of the Week – Augustana University Athletics

Augustana wrestling's Jack Huffman has been named the NSIC Wrestler of the Week. The Omaha, Nebraska, native went 2-0 while the No. 10 Vikings earned a pair of dual victories on Saturday and Sunday.

Mustang Spotlight: Evan & Luka Wick – Cal Poly Wrestling – Cal Poly

Luka and Evan Wick both committed to Cal Poly for the 2021-22 wrestling season. Luka, a freshman who is redshirting this season, was soon followed by his older brother Evan, a transfer from Wisconsin.

START TIME CHANGED FOR SUNDAY DUAL – South Dakota State University Athletics

The start time for Sunday's wrestling dual between South Dakota State and Little Rock has been moved up one hour. Action is now slated to begin at 1 p.m. at Frost Arena.

Komac Earns CCC Wrestler of the Week Honor – University of Providence Athletics

University of Providence men's wrestler Jordan Komac was named the WVT Laboratory Cascade Collegiate Conference Men's Wrestler of the Week, the conference announced on Monday.

2021-22 Athletes of the Week landing – Washington and Lee University

Helped lead the Generals to three conference victories during the week by posting a 3-0 individual record with three wins by fall. In the process, Salerno broke his own school record for pins in a season.

Kyner Named A-R-C Wrestler of the Week – Wartburg College Athletics

Improving to 6-0 at 125lbs, Brady Kyner was named the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Wrestler of the Week.

Without a Div. I college program, Texas is becoming place to be in wrestling – WIN Magazine

Jerry Best and Paul Muck have been coaching long enough to remember when the state of Texas finally sanctioned high school wrestling in the Lone Star State in 1998.

Five Lady Tigers Medal At Inaugural Western PA Girls Championship – North Allegheny Sports Network

North Allegheny hosted the first ever Western Pennsylvania Girls Championship on Saturday. This historic event served as the championship for girls in the WPIAL and District 8.

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