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This Week in ACC Wrestling

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Atlantic Coast Conference wrestling continues this week with a full slate of dual-meet action, including ranked programs competing across the country as the 2026-27 season builds momentum.

No. 15 NC State opens the week on Thursday, November 12, hosting Navy at 5:30 p.m. ET. No. 7 Stanford begins its dual-meet season Friday, November 13, at CSU Bakersfield before returning to The Farm on Sunday, November 15, to host No. 20 Wyoming at 4 p.m. ET in a top-20 matchup.

No. 21 Pitt also has a two-dual weekend, welcoming Buffalo to Pittsburgh on Saturday, November 14, at 1 p.m. ET before traveling to Edinboro on Sunday for a 2 p.m. ET dual. No. 16 North Carolina opens its 2026-27 season Sunday at the Mountaineer Invite, while Duke takes on a three-dual slate Saturday at Princeton against the host Tigers, Ohio and Chattanooga.

The league opened the dual season in strong fashion last weekend, as Virginia is 2-0 after a pair of dominant wins at the Throwdown on the Yorktown, while No. 5 Virginia Tech opened its dual-meet campaign with an emphatic 30-6 victory over nationally ranked Lehigh. … more at … https://theacc.com/news/2026/11/12/this-week-in-acc-wrestling.aspx?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

November 13, 2026 Posted by | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

#15 N.C. State Opens the Dual-Meet Season with a Victory over Navy

RALEIGH, N.C. – No. 15 NC State wrestling opened the 2026-27 dual-match season Thursday evening with a 24-12 victory over Navy inside Reynolds Coliseum.
Three members of the Wolfpack made their collegiate deubts and one made his debut in the red and white against the Midshipment, as Dom Deputy, Sean Willcox, Jake Dailey and Kai Calcutt took the mat for the first time in an NC State singlet. Deputy, Willcox and Dailey each picked up victories in their debuts.
Making his return to Reynolds following a season-ending injury in 2025, Jackson Arrington eared a 12-5 decision over No. 28 Jonathan Ley.
NC State won seven of the night’s 10 bouts, with all three of its losses coming against nationally ranked opponents.

Results
#15 NC State 24, Navy 12
Location: Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C.
125 | Dom Deputy dec. Nick Treaster (Navy), 4-2
133 | Sean Willcox dec. Sean Garretson (Navy), 7-6 … more at … https://gopack.com/news/2026/11/12/-15-wrestling-opens-the-dual-meet-season-with-a-victory?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

November 13, 2026 Posted by | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Top 9 DI men’s wrestling teams hold steady in latest NWCA poll ahead of No. 2 Oklahoma State vs. No. 3 Nebraska dual this weekend

The first ten days of the college wrestling season have already brought a wave of upsets, standout results and dramatic storylines, but, within the NWCA standings, the top 10 teams remain mostly unchanged. The Iowa State Cyclones dropped a spot to No. 10 from being tied for ninth with Missouri last week following a solid 31-11 win over Utah Valley while No. 13 Lehigh dropped a spot after a 30-6 loss to No. 5 Virginia Tech despite a rebound 36-8 win over Indiana.
Here’s what you need to know about the best teams in the nation, how their results last weekend influenced their ranking and what lies ahead of these programs as the season roars on. … more at … https://www.ncaa.com/news/wrestling-men/article/2026-11-10/top-9-di-mens-wrestling-teams-hold-steady-latest-nwca-poll-ahead-no-2-oklahoma?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

Note : North Carolina State and University of North Carolina are 15th & 16th.
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November 12, 2026 Posted by | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

SIUE Hall of Fame Wrestling Coach Larry Kristoff Passes Away

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – SIUE Athletics and the SIUE wrestling community mourns the passing of former Head Coach Larry Kristoff. He was 83.
Kristoff started, built and defined the SIUE wrestling program into a national powerhouse that included three consecutive NCAA Division II championships in 1984, 1985 and 1986.
“It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the passing of Larry Kristoff,” said SIUE wrestling Head Coach Daryl Thomas. “Larry touched so many lives, and the stories our alumni share are a testament to the person he was and how much he meant to those he coached. His legacy will live on through the people he inspired and his lasting impact on SIUE wrestling and the sport.”
“I had the pleasure of getting to know Coach Kristoff and his family over the last 14 years,” said former SIUE Head Coach and current Assistant Coach Jeremy Spates. “Getting to coach his grandson Max was special to me and SIUE wrestling. It is amazing to see what he did as an athlete and how he was able to translate that into his coaching career. He was an inspiration to his athletes and the people around him. His influence on SIUE and the Southern Illinois wrestling community will be missed but never forgotten.”
A Distinguished Member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, Kristoff … more at … https://siuecougars.com/news/2026/11/3/siue-hall-of-fame-wrestling-coach-larry-kristoff-passes-away.aspx?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

November 12, 2026 Posted by | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

ACC Friday Night Duals, NCAA Championships anchor ESPN’s expansive 2026-27 wrestling slate

Summary

  • ESPN will present 158 collegiate wrestling events during the 2026-27 NCAA season, including seven women’s wrestling events, with all events also streaming on the ESPN App
  • Linear coverage begins on Friday, Nov. 13 (8 p.m. ET, ESPN), and ACC Friday Night Duals return to ACC Network Jan. 15 through Feb. 19
  • ESPN networks will carry the ACC, Big 12 and Ivy League conference championships, plus complete coverage of the 2027 NCAA Division I Men’s Wrestling Championships, March 18-20 in St. Louis

ESPN will present 158 collegiate wrestling events from some of the top programs and conferences in the country throughout the 2026-27 NCAA season, including 145 events on ESPN+. All events will also stream on the ESPN App via an applicable ESPN plan.
ESPN’s linear televised wrestling coverage begins on Friday, Nov. 13 with Nebraska at Oklahoma State (8 p.m. ET, ESPNU). Regular season linear coverage also features Oklahoma State at Iowa State on Sunday, January 31 (4 p.m., ESPN2). The National Duals Invitational championship match will air on ESPN on Sunday, Dec. 13 (8:30 p.m. ET).

ACC Friday Night Duals
ACC Friday Night Duals return to ACC Network beginning Friday, Jan. 15 when Stanford travels to NC State. The Friday night series runs through Feb. 19 and features NC State, North Carolina, Virginia Tech and Pitt, along with a wildcard matchup on the final day of Friday Night Duals. Additional ACC wrestling events will stream on ACC Network Extra throughout the season.
Shawn Kenney and Rock Harrison, the lead announcing team for ACC wrestling since the network’s launch, will call all ACC Network duals and the ACC Wrestling Championship (Sunday, March 7, 3 p.m., ACC Network). The duo also steps outside conference play to call Nebraska at Oklahoma State on November 13.

ESPN+ schedule
The extensive ESPN+ schedule will feature top programs from the Big 12, Ivy League, MAC and more throughout the regular season.

Postseason Programming
Beyond regular season coverage, ESPN networks will carry the ACC, … more at … https://espnpressroom.com/press-release/acc-friday-night-duals-ncaa-championships-anchor-espns-expansive-2026-27-wrestling-slate/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

November 11, 2026 Posted by | Uncategorized | , | Leave a comment

No. 17 UNC-Pembroke Dominates In A Pair Of Dual Match Wins

By: Alex Pearce, Assistant AD / Communications

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PEMBROKE – No. 17 UNC Pembroke took a 38-3 win over Emmanuel and followed it up with a 33-7 victory against Newberry in Conference Carolinas action Tuesday night at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court.
Clif Bakhsh, Mason Diemert, and James Bankston each turned in 2-0 nights to lead the Braves.
As a squad, the Black & Gold combined to rack up seven bonus-point wins, including both wins by the second-ranked heavyweight Bankston.
The Braves (2-0, 2-0 CC) will be back in action Sunday, November 15 as they make the trip to Bristol, Tenn. for the King Open.

#17 UNCP vs. EMMANUEL (W, 38-3)

Joey Bruscino got things rolling with a second-period pin at 125 pounds, before … more at … https://uncpbraves.com/news/2026/11/10/no-17-wrestling-dominates-in-a-pair-of-dual-match-wins.aspx?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

November 11, 2026 Posted by | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Belmont-Abbey Splits Duals with Newberry, Emmanuel to Start Conference Play

PEMBROKE, N.C — Belmont Abbey opened its Conference Carolinas schedule with a split two matches, topping Emmanuel 34-8 after falling to Newberry 29-15.
Fernando Teniente (133), and Benjamin Dyer (197) wer the only Crusader to earn wins in both matches.
Belmont Abbey travels to Shorter next Wednesday for another tri-match. In addition to facing the host Hawks, the Crusaders will wrestle against Montevallo.

NEWBERRY 29, BELMONT ABBEY 15

November 11, 2026 Posted by | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Navy Vs North Carolina State Preview


I’ve been saying for quite some time that Navy has improved tremendously under the leadership of Head Coach Cary Kolat & I believe that they will demonstrate that against NC State Thursday night.  I don’t expect the #21 Midshipmen to defeat the #14 Wolfpack, but I do think they’ll win some of the tossups & compete hard in matches where the red, white & black are favored. … more at JT Wrestling … https://johnnythompsonnum1.blogspot.com/2026/11/navy-vs-north-carolina-state-preview.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

November 11, 2026 Posted by | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Montreat Men’s wrestling shares 2026-27 season slate

MONTREAT, N.C. — The Montreat College men’s wrestling team released its 2026-27 schedule earlier this fall, one that features 13 guaranteed tournaments and duals between late October and mid-February. With seven events scheduled before Christmas and six more in the new year, the Cavaliers are set for a full slate of competition throughout the season.
The Cavs open their campaign on Oct. 31 in Corbin, Ky., at the Pepsi Patriot Open, hosted by the University of the Cumberlands. Montreat then heads home on Nov. 5 to welcome Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) opponent West Virginia University Institute of Technology to McAlister Gymnasium. Just five days later, the Cavaliers play host to the University of Pikeville. The Cavs then travel to Des Moines, Iowa, on Nov. 14 for the Grand View Open to close out the month.
A trio of December competitions highlight the schedule before Christmas Break. Montreat travels to Conway, Ark., on Dec. 5 for the CBC Invitational before heading west to Bartlesville, Okla., on Dec. 12 for the 918 Open, hosted by Oklahoma Wesleyan University. The Cavaliers conclude the month on Dec. 18 in Corbin, Ky., returning to the site of their season opener for the Battle in the Bluegrass.
Montreat rings in the new year with a busy January slate, … more at … https://montreatcavaliers.com/news/2026/10/6/mens-wrestling-mens-wrestling-shares-2026-27-season-slate.aspx?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

November 9, 2026 Posted by | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Taygen Smith Named as Men’s Wrestling Coach

CHADRON, Neb. – Chadron State Athletics has announced the hiring of former CSC assistant Taygen Smith as the school’s new head men’s wrestling coach.
Smith has been with the Chadron State wrestling program for the past four seasons, as a coaching assistant starting with the 2022-23 season and as the program’s assistant coach beginning in 2025.
“I am excited to introduce Taygen Smith as the new head coach of our men’s wrestling program,” Associate Athletic Director Ted Tewahade said. “I believe Taygen provides us with a good combination of continuity and a fresh direction for CSC wrestling.”
Smith worked under and will now replace Brett Hunter, who recently departed Chadron State wrestling after 14 seasons as head coach to become Chadron State’s new Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development.
“It is an immense honor to be named the head coach at Chadron State,” Smith said. “Having spent the last four years here, I’ve seen firsthand the heart and dedication of this program. I am deeply grateful to Coach Brett Hunter for his guidance, as well as our administration and athletic department for believing in my vision.”
Smith has been a part of the coaching staff for several defining moments in Chadron State men’s wrestling history. In Smith’s four years at Chadron State, the program has had 12 national qualifiers and … more at … https://chadroneagles.com/news/2026/10/8/taygen-smith-named-as-mens-wrestling-coach.aspx?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

November 9, 2026 Posted by | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

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