Ohio’s Lourdes University to add women’s wrestling
Lourdes University just outside Toledo will be adding a women’s intercollegiate wrestling program starting in the 2020-21 school year, according to a report at TransitionWrestling.com, a website devoted to covering women’s collegiate wrestling. The website also reports that Lourdes will be the first NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) school in Ohio to offer women’s wrestling. “Women’s wrestling is moving quickly and growing fast on the NAIA scene,” Janet Eaton, Lourdes Athletic Director, told TransitionWrestling.com. “Lourdes athletics is a place where all can be successful. We welcome diversity and inclusion while being the first to break down barriers with stereotypes in a healthy environment. The addition of the sport aligns with the goal and mission of both athletics and the university as a whole.” Lourdes University in the process of seeking a head coach for the new women’s wrestling program. Rest of the story at http://intermatwrestle.com/articles/22641?fbclid=IwAR2NnDGIqx7w_EqsC32x6p8KmXZ0eL11Zkrgg8hdlnyOcIm5ApBcxI5TJEo
19th College News, Notes and Results
Oklahoma State Cowboys Top Gophers in First Home Dual of the Season
STILLWATER -The seventh-ranked Cowboy wrestling team (2-1; 0-0) notched its second dual win of the season Sunday, defeating Minnesota, 21-12, inside Gallagher-Iba Arena. The win marked coach John Smith‘s 428th dual victory, making him the fifth all-time winningest coach in NCAA DI wrestling. The victory over the Gophers (1-2; 0-0) marks Oklahoma State’s first win against a ranked opponent this season. The Pokes took six of 10 bouts from Minnesota, including a 3-2 win from no. 4 Nick Piccininni to open the dual and a fall from freshman 133-pounder Reece Witcraft in his first dual at Gallagher-Iba. Rest of the story and details at https://okstate.com/news/2019/11/24/wrestling-cowboys-top-gophers-in-first-home-dual-of-the-season.aspx?mc_cid=a3b64c44ec&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Muhlenburg Wrestling Enjoys Historic Scotty Wood Day
The Muhlenberg wrestling team made history at the Scotty Wood Duals, going 3-1 with its first wins ever against Delaware Valley and Wilkes. The Mules (5-1) had been 0-23 all-time vs. Delaware Valley and 0-9 vs. Wilkes before posting decisive 38-12 and 42-9 wins, respectively, in their first and last matches of the day, winning all but one contested bout. In between, they beat Camden, 41-12, and lost to a strong Central team, 27-17. Rest of the story at https://muhlenbergsports.com/news/2019/11/23/wrestling-enjoys-historic-scotty-wood-day.aspx?mc_cid=a3b64c44ec&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Mavericks Crown Six Champions on Sunday
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Colorado Mesa women’s wrestling team crowned six champions in the Maverick Open on Sunday in Brownson Arena. The Open was the first-ever by the Maverick women’s program and featured wrestlers from Schreiner, York, Life Pacific and a handful of unattached wrestlers. Jennesis Martinez (101), Anja Schohl (116), Marissa Gallegos (123), Sierra Brown Ton (130), Dalia Garibay (136) and Alma Mendoza (143) all won their individual weight classes. All were round robins except for Garibay’s win at 136 pounds. Martinez finished ahead of Autumn Branson of York College after a pin at the 1:16 mark in the final bout of the weight while Tschohl earned a pair of tech fall wins on the way to the 116 pound title. Rest of the story at https://cmumavericks.com/news/2019/11/24/womens-wrestling-mavericks-crown-six-champions-on-sunday.aspx?mc_cid=a3b64c44ec&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Pennsylvania Wins Keystone Classic; 2 Grapplers Take Titles
PHILADELPHIA – The home team prevailed.
The University of Pennsylvania wrestling team had 16 wrestlers finish in the top eight, with two claiming individual championships to lead #TheMovement to its first team title at the Keystone Classic since 2010.
Freshman No. 11 Michael Colaiocco won the 125-pound championship, while sophomore Doug Zapf claimed the 141-pound crown. Overall, 14 of Penn’s 16 placewinners at their home tournament were underclassmen. Rest of the story at https://pennathletics.com/news/2019/11/24/wrestling-wins-keystone-classic-two-grapplers-take-titles.aspx?mc_cid=a3b64c44ec&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
West Liberty ‘Big Boys’ Come Up Big for No. 12 WLU Mat Squad
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – The “big boys” came up big for the No. 12-ranked West Liberty University wrestling team in the Black and Gold’s sweep of No. 21 UNC-Pembroke and host Mount Olive in the Mount Olive Duals at Kornegay Arena on the Mount Olive campus.
“This was a long and challenging trip which pitted us against a couple of very well-coached teams,” WLU head coach Danny Irwin said, “and I’m proud of my guys for rising to meet that challenge. Today’s result shows how resilient we can be and will serve us well as we move on against teams like Mercyhurst and (Pitt-Johnstown) in the coming weeks.”
Strong finishes were the key for Irwin’s Hilltoppers, who won four of the last five matches in each of the duals to come out on top. West Liberty opened with a 34-14 rout of the host Trojans but the highlight of the day was the 22-16 come-from-behind win against a Top 25 UNC-Pembroke squad with four nationally-ranked wrestlers in its lineup. “I was really proud of the last five guys in our dual with Pembroke today,” Irwin said. “They stepped up and changed the momentum with their effort and fight. Rest of the story at https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2019/11/24/wrestling-big-boys-come-up-big-for-no-12-wlu-mat-squad.aspx?mc_cid=a3b64c44ec&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Northwestern ‘Cats Cruise to 28-18 victory over NDSU
EVANSTON, Ill — No. 16 Northwestern bested North Dakota State Sunday at Welsh-Ryan Arena, winning seven of 10 bouts en route to a final score of 28-18. With the win, the ‘Cats improve to 2-1 on the season and stayed unbeaten at home. Dating back to last season, the Wildcats have now won four-straight home duals. “That’s a good win to get over a team that we’ve come up short against the last couple of years,” Head Coach Matt Storniolo said following the win. “Putting 28 points up as a team is a good number, but we have to be a little stingier in the matches we didn’t come out on top with.” Rest of the story at https://nusports.com/news/2019/11/24/wrestling-cats-cruise-to-28-18-victory-over-ndsu.aspx?mc_cid=a3b64c44ec&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
#12 PITT UPSETS #7 LEHIGH ON CRITERIA
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The 12th-ranked University of Pittsburgh wrestling team defeated No. 7 Lehigh based on the third criteria (match points) Sunday afternoon, 19-18. With the win, the Panthers improve to 2-1 on the year, while the Mountain Hawks drop to 1-2 on the year. The bout wins were even, 5-5, but it was a win by senior Demetrius Thomas that helped propel Pitt to victory. “It was a hard fought win today,” said head coach Keith Gavin. “It wasn’t perfect and definitely didn’t go the way we thought it would, but we just kept wrestling and found a way to win against a tough team. Rest of the story at https://pittsburghpanthers.com/news/2019/11/24/wrestling-12-pitt-upsets-7-lehigh-on-criteria.aspx?mc_cid=a3b64c44ec&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Second-Half Surge Pushes Wolverines to Rivalry Win over CMU
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The No. 21-ranked University of Michigan wrestling team claimed five of the final six bouts to overcome an early deficit and defeat in-state rival Central Michigan, 22-12, on Sunday afternoon (Nov. 24) in front of 1,467 fans at Cliff Keen Arena. The Wolverines took six total bouts, earning bonus points in two. It was a pair of freshmen making their collegiate dual-meet debuts who highlighted the Wolverine victory. Freshman Cole Mattin used a big six-point move in the third period to earn a comeback decision at 141 pounds, while sophomore/freshman Max Maylor earned a second-period fall at 174 pounds to put Michigan ahead for good. Rest of the story at https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/11/24/wrestling-second-half-surge-pushes-wolverines-to-rivalry-win-over-cmu.aspx?mc_cid=a3b64c44ec&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
No. 25 Purdue Sweeps Boilermaker Duals
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The No. 25 Purdue wrestling team won 27-of-30 matches Sunday to post a 3-0 mark at the 2019 Boilermaker Duals in Holloway Gymnasium. The Boilermakers defeated Indianapolis 45-0, Clarion 34-6 and Northern Illinois 31-8 to improve to 6-1 in dual competition on the year. The Boilermakers picked up 12 bonus-point victories in the trio of duals, including two each from sophomore Parker Filius and junior Devin Schroder. Filius earned his second fall of the season, sticking Clarion’s Taylor Ortz in 4:21 and needing just 3:31 to secure a 16-0 technical fall over NIU’s Nathan Swartz. Schroder added his fifth and sixth technical falls of the season, both coming at 16-0, and his 20 back points Sunday surged him to third all-time at Purdue with 322 to his credit, passing Alex Griffin and Chris Fleeger on the Boilermakers’ career list. Rest of the story at https://purduesports.com/news/2019/11/24/no-25-wrestling-sweeps-boilermaker-duals.aspx?mc_cid=a3b64c44ec&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
LITTLE ROCK KEEPS CREATING FIRSTS WITH MATCH VICTORY
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – It was a day of firsts as the Little Rock wrestling team competed in their first-ever dual as well as inaugural home opener at the Jack Stephens Center. The Trojans made history with their first-ever team victory, defeating the University of the Ozarks 34-6 in front of 1,453 loud fans.
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“It just feels good,” said head coach Neil Erisman. “I was proud of our guys. We had some tough situations today where they could’ve quit, and they found a way to get it done, so it was a good start to our season.” The match began at 141 pounds, a fitting start as the bout featured the first Little Rock commit, Conner Ward. Out of the gates strong for the Trojans, the redshirt freshman finished his match with a 6-3 decision to put the Little Rock team ahead 3-0. Rest of the story at https://lrtrojans.com/news/2019/11/24/wrestling-little-rock-keeps-creating-firsts-with-match-victory.aspx?mc_cid=a3b64c44ec&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
LAUTT’S PIN LEADS CAROLINA TO 22-15 WIN OVER CHATTANOOGA
CHAPEL HILL — Clay Lautt’s second pin of the year and Zach Sherman’s major decision win helped No. 19 North Carolina (2-1) to a 22-15 win over Chattanooga (1-4) Sunday in Carmichael Arena.
After Chattanooga picked up five team points with a tech fall at 125 pounds, Jaime Hernandez and Sherman accounted for back-to-back wins to put Carolina back on top. Hernandez notched a 4-1 win over Franco Valdez, while Sherman stormed out of the gate and won with a 14-3 major decision over Aidan Murphy.
Following Chattanooga’s win at 149 pounds, Carolina won three straight bouts to score enough team points to ultimately put away the dual. A.C. Headlee and Kennedy Monday went back-to-back with wins via decision before Clay Lautt posted the performance of the dual. Rest of the story at https://goheels.com/news/2019/11/24/wrestling-lautts-pin-leads-carolina-to-22-15-win-over-chattanooga.aspx?mc_cid=a3b64c44ec&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
18th College News, Notes and Results
No. 1 Pitt-Johnstown Win 9 of 10 Bouts in 35-6 Home Win Over Findlay
The Pitt-Johnstown wrestlers won nine of the 10 bouts, including a technical fall by 2019 National Champion Connor Craig, on its way to a 35-6 non-conference win of the University of Findlay, Saturday night in the Sports Center. The Mountain Cats improved to 8-2 on the year. Seventh-ranked Brendan Howard’s forfeit win at 125 lbs. gave the Mountain Cats a 6-0 lead, before Matt Siszka got an escape and a takedown with just under two seconds to defeat Derek Sharp, 6-4, at 133 lbs. At 141 lbs., Jacob Ealy erased a 4-0 first period deficit to defeat Branson Proudlock, 11-8, and No. 1-ranked Chris Eddins dealt Devin Rogers a 13-1 major decision loss at 149 lbs. to make it 16-0. Rest of the story at https://pittjohnstownathletics.com/news/2019/11/23/wrestling-no-1-wrestlers-win-9-of-10-bouts-in-35-6-home-win-over-findlay.aspx?mc_cid=bf43724ece&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Virginia Tech wins Navy Classic, McFadden climbs wins list
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Virginia Tech wrestling claimed first place at the Navy Classic Saturday at the U.S. Naval Academy. The Hokies finished with 116 points, nine points more than the second-place finisher, Campbell. David McFadden and Hunter Bolen took home titles for Tech at 165 pounds and 184 pounds, respectively. McFadden went 5-0 in the tournament to finish first, including a win by tech fall in the round of 32. Bolen also went 5-0, pinning two opponents en route to the title. With five wins at the Navy Classic, McFadden is now tied for 15th all-time in career wins at Virginia Tech. McFadden has 93 wins in his fourth year competing for Tech. He is approaching 100 wins, a feat only 12 Hokies have ever accomplished. Rest of the story and details at https://hokiesports.com/news/2019/11/23/wrestling-tech-wins-navy-classic-mcfadden-climbs-wins-list.aspx?mc_cid=bf43724ece&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
NO. 14 PRINCETON TOPS NO. 7 LEHIGH FOR 2ND STRAIGHT YEAR, 18-14
Quincy Monday had a win for the Tigers at 157.
Different venue, different year, same result for the Princeton wrestling team in its series with Lehigh. A year after the Tigers got their first win over Lehigh since 1968 in a match in Bethlehem, Princeton gave the home fans the treat of seeing a win over the Mountain Hawks, 18-14 Saturday night in Jadwin Gym. The back-to-back wins are the first over Lehigh for Princeton since the 1934-35 and 1936-37 seasons. In a battle of nationally-ranked wrestlers, Princeton’s fifth-ranked Patrick Glory won in sudden victory overtime over 12th-ranked Brandon Paetzell at 125 to open the evening before the crowd of 886. Rest of the story and details at https://goprincetontigers.com/news/2019/11/23/wrestling-no-14-princeton-tops-no-7-lehigh-for-second-straight-year-18-14.aspx?mc_cid=bf43724ece&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
No. 8 Wisconsin Hillger’s heroics continue as he pins No. 3 Orndorff
No. 8 Badgers beat down on No. 18 Utah Valley
OREM, Utah – The eighth-ranked Badger wrestling team faced its first ranked opponent of the season and passed with ease, defeating No. 18 Utah Valley 31-13. The match everyone had circled on their calendars lived up to its expectations. Wisconsin’s No. 8 Trent Hillger faced off against No. 3 Tate Orndorff, both coming into the match undefeated. Both wrestlers recorded escapes to end regulation tied at one. Hillger came alive in overtime and recorded a fall in eight minutes, 18 seconds. Rest of the story at https://uwbadgers.com/news/2019/11/23/wrestling-no-8-hillgers-heroics-continue-as-he-pins-no-3-orndorff.aspx?mc_cid=bf43724ece&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Cardinal Outlasts Columbia
Stanford improves to 3-1 overall
STANFORD, Calif. – Falls by Shane Griffith and Dalton Young helped Stanford wrestling secure a 21-19 win over Columbia, Saturday, in the Cardinal’s annual outdoor dual inside Football Fan Fest. The bonus-point victories for Griffith and Young were the difference as both Stanford (3-1) and Columbia (0-1) each won five bouts. The Cardinal jumped out to a 15-3 lead, winning four of the first five bouts. Redshirt freshman Tyler Eischens started things off for Stanford with a 6-1 decision over Riley Jacops at 157 pounds. Eischens led 2-1 after the first and rode out Jacops in the second. He added an escape, another takedown and racked up 3:37 in riding time in the win. Rest of the story at https://gostanford.com/news/2019/11/23/wrestling-cardinal-outlasts-columbia.aspx
SIX UNDEFEATED PATRIOTS LEAD WRESTLING AT FIRE DUALS
Lakeland, FL – The Patriots wrestled well at the Fire Duals on Saturday, going 2-1 against NAIA ranked opponents. Included in the wins, #8 Cumberlands defeated higher-ranked and hosts, #7 Southeastern.
Cumberlands defeated Southeastern 36-7 early in the morning to open action, and closed with a 30-11 victory over #17 Indiana Tech. The Patriots were almost able to avenge last season’s loss to the Reinhardt Eagles, falling to this year’s squad – who are second in the NAIA – by a narrow, 19-18 margin. Rest of the story at https://cumberlandspatriots.com/news/2019/11/24/mens-wrestling-six-undefeated-patriots-lead-wrestling-at-fire-duals.aspx?mc_cid=bf43724ece&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Women wrestlers at UW-Stevens Point part of growing sport
STEVENS POINT – Jessika Rottier started wrestling when she was 4 years old. She wanted to be like her big brother, she said. Rottier is from Pulaski, and she started competing in youth leagues around the Green Bay area. There wasn’t a girls wrestling program at her school, so she joined the boys team, and competed exclusively against boys until college. “It wasn’t hard for me because that’s the way I grew up,” Rottier told Wisconsin Public Radio. “None of the guys I wrestled had any problems with it. I didn’t have any problems with it.” Rest of the story at https://www.htrnews.com/story/sports/2019/11/23/women-wrestlers-uw-stevens-point-part-growing-sport/4289145002/?mc_cid=a3b64c44ec&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Iowa State: David Carr’s statement win over Kaleb Young a bright spot in loss to Iowa
No. 11-ranked 157-pounder knocks off No. 2 Young 6-1
AMES — David Carr stood in the center of the Iowa State wrestling mat and let the 11,238 fans in attendance cheer and cast down their praise and adulation. No. 11 Carr (157) beat No. 2 Kaleb Young of Iowa 6-1 to officially announce his presence to the college wrestling nation. Iowa State lost to Iowa 29-6 Sunday at Hilton Coliseum, but Carr proved he belongs in the NCAA title conversation. “That was nuts. That was crazy,” Carr said of the cheers raining down on him. “It’s a phenomenal feeling and it makes me want to go back and work hard. It makes me want to crush every workout and believe in my coaches even more.” Rest of the story at https://www.thegazette.com/subject/sports/iowa-state-cyclones/david-carr-iowa-state-wrestling-statement-win-over-kaleb-young-iowa-20191124?mc_cid=a3b64c44ec&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Cy-Hawk wrestling: Iowa tops Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum for 16th-straight series win
AMES, Ia. — The folks clad in black-and-gold were outnumbered by their Cyclone counterparts here on Sunday afternoon, if only barely. This Iowa State wrestling team has offered reason to be excited, of course, but on this day, the Iowa fans were very, very loud. A “Let’s go Hawks” chant broke out midway through the eighth match of the annual Cy-Hawk wrestling dual. Iowa’s Nelson Brands provided the fuel, scoring an overtime takedown to knock off Iowa State’s Sam Colbray, 4-3, at 184 pounds in perhaps the biggest result of the day. “I hit a single again? I don’t know,” Brands said afterward. “I got to his legs and took him down. There’s not much to it.” Rest of the story and video at https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/2019/11/24/cy-hawk-wrestling-iowa-tops-iowa-state-hilton-coliseum-16th-straight-series-win/4291366002/?mc_cid=a3b64c44ec&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
West Point Army Cadets Cruise Past West Virginia
WEST POINT, N.Y. – The Army West Point wrestling team scored early and often Sunday at Christl Arena, as the Black Knights won nine of 10 matches on their way to a 35-4 dual match win over West Virginia. “I thought we wrestled hard,” said head coach Kevin Ward. “I thought our hustle was good and that led to some guys looking for some bonus points. We were in position in a couple matches where we could separate scores and give our guys that did that credit.” Four Cadets earned bonus point wins for Army (4-1), who move to 3-1 all-time against the Mountaineers (0-2). Competing in his first career dual, Andrew Wert Jr. looked impressive at 133 pounds, picking up a 10-0 major decision over Lucas Seibert. Rest of the story at https://goarmywestpoint.com/news/2019/11/24/wrestling-cadets-cruise-past-west-virginia.aspx?mc_cid=a3b64c44ec&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
#9 N.C. WolfPack Claims Road Wins at #15 Cornell and Binghamton
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – The #9 NC State wrestling team hit the road for the first time this season up to New York, and won 16 of the 20 individual matches in bringing home a pair of road victories.
The Wolfpack (6-0) started with a 25-9 win at Cornell, then made the short drive and scored a 28-9 win at Binghamton in the night cap.
Highlighting the day was NC State’s #12 R-Fr. Trent Hidlay who scored a pair of top-five wins. First he took out #5 Darmstadt of Cornell (7-5), then followed up with a 2-1 win over #4 DePrez.
The Wolfpack started its day with a 25-9 road win at #15 Cornell. Rest of the story at https://gopack.com/news/2019/11/23/wrestling-9-packwrestle-claims-road-wins-at-15-cornell-and-binghamton.aspx?mc_cid=bf43724ece&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2019-2020 WCWA member institutions announced
The Women’s Collegiate Wrestling Association (WCWA) has announced a list of 26 active member institutions for the 2019-20 season. The WCWA organization has acted as a multi-divisional governing body for collegiate women’s wrestling since 2008. As a nonprofit organization the WCWA continues to host an annual national championship, provide guidelines for recruiting, eligibility and governing bylaws in support of the structure and opportunity for women to wrestle in college. The WCWA has positively impacted the lives of students for years. In fact, the very first article published on this website was A Tribute to the Evolution of the WCWA National Tournament, in February 2019. Members are eligible to compete at the 2020 WCWA National Championships, hosted by Life University, in Marietta Georgia, February 7-8. It’s not clear what role the WCWA will have in the future as the sport develops within the NAIA and NCAA, but this years WCWA has strong, championship, competitors both individually and as teams. The newly released member count includes 11 NCAA programs, 10 NAIA programs and 5 junior college programs. That includes 5 first year programs, and 1 program beginning in 2020. Rest of the story at https://www.transitionwrestling.com/2019-2020-wcwa-member-institutions-announced/?mc_cid=bf43724ece&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
HSOT’s preaseason dual-team wrestling rankings
RALEIGH, N.C. — The preseason HighSchoolOT dual-team wrestling rankings open up with Cary and St. Stephens on top of their respective top 25s. Cary, which lost just twice last season, is followed by Laney, Cardinal Gibbons, Cape Fear, and Leesville Road in the East. There are five new teams in the East rankings after last year’s final poll as Havelock, Cleveland, D.H. Conley, Rosewood, and Middle Creek have replaced (in order) Pine Forest, Gray’s Creek, Overhills, Chapel Hill, and Topsail. These are the inaugural West rankings, which feature reigning 3A state champ St. Stephens tops, followed by 4A champ Northwest Guilford and 1A champ Uwharrie Charter. Davie County is fourth and West Lincoln, the 2A champ, is fifth. Rest of the story at https://www.highschoolot.com/hsot-dual-team-wrestling-rankings-2019/18781286/
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