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NCAA Division III News (2021) – # 5

TDR Editor’s Notes ; Large number of articles and material included ALL on Division III schools. While there is no official NCAA National Championship Tournament for the 2nd consecutive year there will be an end of the season tournament for wrestlers at Division III schools this weekend. It will be hosted by the National Wrestling Coaches Association in the suburbs of Iowa City, Iowa. Much of the material included here is from the web site dedicated to these schools who have no scholarship support for their athletes. The web site is at https://www.d3wrestle.com/. This web site and the N.W.C.A. are two organizations dedicated to the support and growth of wrestling. They are worthy of our support. Keep on Wrestling! Contact us at the Editor’s office at martinkfleming@gmail.com
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1 } – NWCA Division III Releases Final Regular Season Poll
Manheim, PA – On Friday the National Wrestling Coaches Association released their final Division III individual rankings prior to next week’s NWCA Division III National Wrestling Championships. These rankings do not include a team tournament poll as there will be no team scoring kept at the national tournament.
INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS
Only athletes entered into the Division III tournament are eligible for ranking in the top 12 which will serve as the tournament’s preseeds.  Brackets are now available on FloWrestling
The NCAA Division III Coaches Rankings are voted on and compiled by two coaches from each of the six Regions.
2020-21 NWCA Committee Representatives: Northeast – Mike Sugermeyer (WNE) & Corey Luce (NYU), Mideast – Justin Signorelli (Alfred State) & Jason Mclean (Muhlenberg), Southeast – Jon Laudenslager (Wilkes) & Anthony Bonaventura (Stevens), Central – Bill Schindel (Adrian) & Josh Malave (Mount Union), Lower Midwest – Jon McGovern (Dubuque) & Brandon Bradley (Nebraska Wesleyan), Upper Midwest – Tony Valek (Augsburg) & Dave Malecek (UW-La Crosse)

NWCA DIVISION III COACHES ASSOCIATION  NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Date: March 12-13
Starting Times: Friday – 12 pm | Saturday – 10 am
Location: Coralville, IA
Venue: Xtream Arena
Tickets: $41 All Sessions | $24 Single Day – Link
How to Watch: FloWrestling – Watch  |  Brackets
Presenting Sponsors:  ARMS Software, FloWrestling, and Reese’s
Event Sponsors: AAU Wrestling, Abbott, Defense Soap, InBody, NWHOF, Resilite, Sterilaser, Think Iowa City,  University of Iowa Sports Medicine, USA Wrestling, USMC, and WIBN … rest of story at https://www.nwcaonline.com/nwca-division-iii-releases-final-regular-season-poll/?mc_cid=92195b958e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

2 } – 2021 NWCA DIII BRACKETS ARE LIVE

2021 NWCA Division III Coaches Association National Championships Brackets
All brackets as a single PDF
The top 12 were seeded with the rest of the bracket drawn in randomly. There will be no team scores, and the top eight finishers will be named NWCA All-Americans. … rest of story at https://www.d3wrestle.com/2021-nwca-diii-brackets-are-live/?mc_cid=92195b958e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

3 } – King’s Announces Wrestling Room Initiative; Will Name Room After Legendary Coach Ned McGinley
WILKES-BARRE, PA (March 8, 2021) — King’s College Athletics and the wrestling program are thrilled to announce the beginning of renovations to the exisitng Wrestling Room, with the plans to expand and remodel the space while also naming the space for former head coach and legend Ned McGinley.  It is an exciting time for the King’s wrestling program and although the wrestling team was not able to compete this winter season because of COVID-19 restrictions, our student-athletes still joined together as a team with all safety measures in place and started to build toward the future. Our team is building upon its storied foundation by focusing on key priorities for the future, which include:
• Build a roster that challenges for a championship in every weight class
• Regain our athletic competitiveness on the national stage and continue to strengthen our academic performance
• Build alumni support and grow fundraising outcomes
• Increase community involvement by supporting youth wrestling in our area
• Implement a mentor program for Freshmen and Upperclassmen leadership development
• Implement and grow PSA database and High School Coaches database to help with recruiting efforts and growing the overall King’s wrestling brand … rest of story at https://kingscollegeathletics.com/news/2021/3/8/kings-announces-wrestling-room-initiative-will-name-room-after-legendary-coach-ned-mcginley.aspx?mc_cid=2cfe70fede&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

4 } – 2021 NWCA DIII 125 LBS. PREVIEW
The info below is based on the list of initial entries and could change as teams adjust their lineups.
Returning NCAA Qualifiers
Sam Braswell, Averett – 2020 SE Region Champion
Brady Kyner, Wartburg – 2019 NCAA Qualifier
Cole Kubesh, Concordia Moorhead – 2020 UM Region Runner-Up
Other Notable Entries
Alex Friddle, Coe – 4th 2020 LM Region
Chase Beecher, Alma – 5th 2020 C Region
Justin Stauffacher, Augsburg – 6th 2020 UM Region
Cameron Mahlich, Olivet – 7th 2020 C Region
JD McMillin, Ferrum – 7th 2020 SE Region
Bradley Rosen, North Central
Christian Chavez, Luther
Braswell is the only seeded wrestler from 2020 in this bracket and, along with Kubesh, is one of two returning 2020 qualifiers. He has gone undefeated so far. Kubesh qualified last year as the runner-up in the Upper Midwest region, finishing second to the eventual top seed at the 2020 championships. Kyner qualified at 125 in 2019 but fell to 8th in the region last season. … rest of story at https://www.d3wrestle.com/2021-nwca-diii-125-lbs-preview/?mc_cid=92195b958e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
AND 2021 NWCA DIII 133 LBS. PREVIEW
The info below is based on the list of initial entries and could change as teams adjust their lineups.
Returning NCAA Qualifiers
Levi Englman, Ferrum – 2020 SE Region 3rd, 2019 All-American
Josiah Gehr, Messiah – 2019 NCAA Qualifier (125)
Eron Haynes, Nebraska Wesleyan – 2019 All-American (125)
Brock Henderson, Coe – 2020 LM Region 3rd
Robbie Precin, North Central – 2020 LM Region Champion (125)
Other Notable Entries
Shandon Akeo, Central – 4th 2020 LM Region
Reese Wallis, Olivet – 4th 2020 LM Region
Nathaniel McClanahan, Mount St. Joseph – 6th 2020 C Region (141)
Joseph Jones, Averett – 7th 2020 SE Region
Justin Hames, Elmhurst – 8th 2020 UM Region
Cody Castelline, Fontbonne – 8th 2020 LM Region
Joshua Wilson, Greensboro
Joe Pins, Wartburg
Zach Thompson, Loras
A pair of 2019 All-Americans enter this weight in Englman (7th at 133) and Haynes (8th at 125). Also here is Precin, the #2 seed at 125 a year ago. Henderson qualified at 133 in 2020 and has gone undefeated so far this season. … rest of story at https://www.d3wrestle.com/2021-nwca-diii-133-lbs-preview/?mc_cid=92195b958e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

5 } – 2021 NWCA DIII 141 LBS. PREVIEW
The info below is based on the list of initial entries and could change as teams adjust their lineups.
Brackets on FloArena
Returning NCAA Qualifiers
Jimmy McAuliffe, Elmhurst – 2020 UM Region Runner-Up (149), 2018 All-American
Kristian Rumph, Wartburg – 2020 LM Region Champion (133)
Kyle Slendorn, Stevens – 2020 SE Region Champion (133)
Mario Vasquez, Ferrum – 2019 All-American
Brandon Woody, Averett – 2019 NCAA Qualifier
Riley Wright, Coe – 2020 LM Region Champion
Other Notable Entries
Cade Lundeen, Concordia Moorhead – 5th 2020 UM Region
Jalen Schropp, Loras
Brady Gross, Augsburg
With six entries with NCAA experience, 141 is a weight with talent at the top. Rumph was the top seed at 133 last year, while McAuliffe is a 3x qualifier who got on the podium in 2018. Slendorn was a regional champ in his first year at Stevens, while Wright won a tough weight at the Lower Midwest last season. Regional foes Vasquez and Woody both last qualified in 2019 with Vasquez placing 8th. … rest of story at https://www.d3wrestle.com/2021-nwca-diii-141-lbs-preview/?mc_cid=b1fa7a1c33&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
AND 2021 NWCA DIII 184 LBS. PREVIEW
The info below is based on the list of initial entries and could change as teams adjust their lineups.
Brackets on FloArena
Returning NCAA Qualifiers
Paul Detwiler, Coast Guard – 2020 NE Region Champion, 2019 qualifier
Shane Liegel, Loras – 3rd 2020 LM Region
David Stevens, Messiah – 2020 SE Region Runner-Up
Other Notable Entries
Griffin McBride, Central – 4th 2020 LM Region (174)
Ira Kuehn, Luther – 5th 2020 LM Region
Brock Montford, North Central – 6th 2020 LM Region (174)
Helton Vandenbush, MSOE – 6th 2020 UM Region
Nevin Brittain, Elmhurst – 7th 2020 UM Region (174)
Merrick O’Donnell, Concordia Wisconsin – 8th 2020 UM Region
Nick Rogge, Augsburg
Ryan Schott, Coe
Cael Krueger, Wartburg
184 is a deep weight with nine returning regional placewinners as well as some excellent newcomers. Detwiler was an undefeated #2 seed last year and a 2019 NCAA qualifier. Liegel is 9-1 with his only loss coming to start the year at Iowa State. Stevens was the Southeast runner-up and has only lost to Clarion so far. … rest of story at https://www.d3wrestle.com/2021-nwca-diii-184-lbs-preview/?mc_cid=2a2fd7a25b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

6 } – 2021 NWCA DIII 149 LBS. PREVIEW
The info below is based on the list of initial entries and could change as teams adjust their lineups.
Brackets on FloArena
Returning NCAA Qualifiers
Brett Kaliner, Stevens – 2020 SE Region Champion, 2x All-American
Robert Areyano, Central – 3rd 2020 LM Region
Noah Caskey, Coast Guard – 3rd 2020 NE Region (141)
Garret Cornell, Messiah – 3rd 2020 SE Region (141)
Brady Fritz, Wartburg – 2019 All-American (141)
Hai Siu, Greensboro – 2020 SE Region Runner-Up (141)
Other Notable Entries
Josh Gerke, Coe – 4th 2020 LM Region
Danny Terronez, Augustana – 5th 2020 LM Region (157)
Noah Nieman, Alma – 7th 2020 C Region
Zeke Smith, Loras
Charlie Stuhl, Augsburg
Hunter Murphy, Olivet
Peter McCusker, Millikin
Kaliner is the headliner here. He was 2nd as a freshman, 3rd as a sophomore, and the #2 seed as a junior last year. Fritz is the only other All-American here. He was 6th at 141 in 2019 and also was 6th in the region last season. Siu, Cornell, and Caskey are all up from 141 where they qualified last year. Siu beat Cornell in the 2020 regional semis … rest of story at https://www.d3wrestle.com/2021-nwca-diii-149-lbs-preview/?mc_cid=b1fa7a1c33&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
AND 2021 NWCA DIII 197 LBS. PREVIEW
The info below is based on the list of initial entries and could change as teams adjust their lineups.
Brackets on FloArena
Returning NCAA Qualifiers
Cody Baldridge, North Central – 2020 LM Region Champion (184), 2019 qualifier
Michael Dooley, Stevens – 2020 SE Region Champion, 2019 qualifier
Logan Hagerbaumer, Millikin – 3rd 2020 LM Region
Braden Homsey, Ferrum – 3rd 2020 SE Region
Jonathan Wagner, Coast Guard – 2020 NE Region Champion, 2019 qualifier
Gabriel Zierden, Concordia Moorhead – 3rd 2020 UM Region
Other Notable Entries
Kobe Woods, Wartburg – 4th 2020 LM Region
Donovan Corn, Luther – 6th 2020 LM Region
Don Phillips, Buena Vista – 7th 2020 LM Region
Chris Nielsen, Dubuque – 8th 2020 LM Region (184)
Brady Vogel, Loras
Kole Kreinbring, Coe
Three regional champs from last year headline 197. Baldridge is up from 184 where he was the #3 seed last year. Dooley is a 2x qualifier who won the Southeast and was seeded 7th. Wagner won the Northeast region and was seeded 6th. Hagerbaumer, Homsey, and Zierden all finished third in their respective regions at this weight. …. rest of story at https://www.d3wrestle.com/2021-nwca-diii-197-lbs-preview/

7 } – 2021 NWCA DIII 157 LBS. PREVIEW
The info below is based on the list of initial entries and could change as teams adjust their lineups.
Brackets on FloArena
Returning NCAA Qualifiers
Daniel Ruiz, Loras – 2020 LM Region Runner-Up (149)
Sean Sax, Westminster – 2019 NCAA qualifier (149)
Other Notable Entries
Tristan Birt, Millikin – 6th 2020 LM Region
David Hollingsworth, Wartburg
Brady Henderson, Coe
Tyler Shilson, Augsburg
Nick Boggiano, Stevens
Nick Barnhart, Messiah
Ruiz is the only 2020 qualifier in this weight after a runner-up finish in the Lower Midwest last season at 149. Sax qualified in 2019 at 149 and was 5th in the Lower Midwest last season. Sax has gone undefeated, mostly at 165, while Ruiz has had close losses to a couple of ARC opponents. … rest of story at https://www.d3wrestle.com/2021-nwca-diii-157-lbs-preview/?mc_cid=2cfe70fede&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
AND 2021 NWCA DIII 285 LBS. PREVIEW
Brackets on FloArena
Returning NCAA Qualifiers
Jordon Brandon, Wartburg – 3rd 2020 LM Region
Isaiah Espinoza, Adrian – 3rd 2020 C Region
Nico Ramirez, Southern Virginia – 3rd 2020 SE Region, 2018 qualifier
Wyatt Wriedt, Loras – 2020 LM Region Runner-Up
Other Notable Entries
Dominick Wilson, Olivet – 5th 2020 C Region
Tyler Kim, Augsburg – 5th 2020 UM Region
Kaleb Reeves, Coe – 5th 2020 LM Region
Carter Urich, Messiah – 8th 2020 SE Region
Ben Bergen, North Central
Trent Ragland, Averett
Sam Zook, Central
Four NCAA qualifiers return at this weight. Brandon beat Wriedt in a dual for the second year in a row, though the two did not meet in the 2020 region. Ramirez is the only qualifier in SVU history and was set for his second trip to the championships last year. Espinoza qualified last year and beat Wilson twice, though Wilson turned the tables on him this year at the MIAA. … rest of story at https://www.d3wrestle.com/2021-nwca-diii-285-lbs-preview/

8 } – 2021 NWCA DIII 165 LBS. PREVIEW
The info below is based on the list of initial entries and could change as teams adjust their lineups.
Brackets on FloArena
Returning NCAA Qualifiers
Bradan Birt, Millikin – 2020 LM Region Champion, 2x All-American
Philip Rogers, Coast Guard – 2020 NE Region Champion
Other Notable Entries
Zarik Anderson, Dubuque – 4th 2020 LM Region
Rafael Roman, North Central – 4th 2020 LM Region (157)
Matt Pangle, Messiah – 5th 2020 SE Region
Casey Allen, Cornell – 7th 2020 LM Region (157)
Morgan Peterson, Southern Virginia – 7th 2020 SE Region
Zane Mulder, Wartburg
Alex Turley, Averett
Ryker Kurimski, Coe
Birt is one of the more decorated wrestlers in the tournament with 2018 and 2019 All-American awards. He was the #2 seed last season at this weight and is certainly one of the favorites to win in Iowa. Rogers won consecutive 1-0 matches in the quarters and semis at last year’s region before getting a fall in the finals. … rest of story at https://www.d3wrestle.com/2021-nwca-diii-165-lbs-preview/?mc_cid=2cfe70fede&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
AND 2021 NWCA DIII 174 LBS. PREVIEW
The info below is based on the list of initial entries and could change as teams adjust their lineups.
Brackets on FloArena
Returning NCAA Qualifiers
Kyle Briggs, Wartburg – 2020 LM Region Champion, 2019 All-American
Jacob Krakow, Loras – 2020 LM Region Runner-Up, 2019 All-American
George Moseley, Averett – 3rd 2020 SE Region (184)
Solomon Nielsen, Augsburg – 2020 UM Region Champion, 2019 qualifier
Brian Shermeyer, Messiah – 3rd 2020 SE Region, 2019 qualifier
Other Notable Entries
Alexander Skaare, Concordia Moorhead – 7th 2020 UM Region (165)
Tristin Westphal, Coe – 5th 2020 LM Region
Drew Matticks, MSOE
John Marsh, Cornell

Briggs got the year off to a great start with a win over Iowa state and then proceeded to get bonus points in every match since, including an 8-0 victory over Krakow, the other 2019 All-American in this bracket. Moseley qualified at 184 last year and dropped to 174 for 2021. He met up with 2x qualifier Shermeyer in a recent dual, and Shermeyer came away with a win by fall. Nielsen is also a 2x qualifier who was the #3 seed at the 2020 championships. … rest of story at https://www.d3wrestle.com/2021-nwca-diii-174-lbs-preview/

9} – College wrestling: Brendon Lunsford is the cornerstone of the Iowa Wesleyan program
MOUNT PLEASANT — When Shawn Contos was first hired as the head coach of the Iowa Wesleyan University men’s wrestling team nearly 12 months ago, he was looking for a cornerstone, a wrestler with some experience and leadership qualities to be the anchor of the team. Contos found exactly what he was looking for in Brendon Lunsford. Lunsford, a sophomore heavyweight from Stockport, hadn’t wrestled in two years and was looking for a place to transfer to after spending two injury-plagued seasons at Hannibal-LaGrange University. In a season abbreviated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Lunsford has won two of his three matches and leads the Tigers into the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III National Wrestling Championships Friday and Saturday at Xtreme Arena in Coralville. It is a big step for the Tigers and a giant step for Lunsford, who is looking forward to testing his skills against the best Division III wrestlers in the country. … rest of story at https://www.thehawkeye.com/story/sports/2021/03/10/college-wrestling-nwca-division-iii-national-championships-brendon-lunsford-iowa-wesleyan/6935637002/?mc_cid=2a2fd7a25b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

10 } – Murphy named MIAA Most Valuable Wrestler
FREELAND, Mich. – Olivet College junior Hunter Murphy has been named the 2021 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Most Valuable Wrestler. Wrestling at 149 pounds, Murphy posted a 7-0 record against MIAA opponents to help the Comets win the 2021 MIAA Championships. At the MIAA Individual Championships January 30, he posted a 4-0 record and followed that with a 3-0 record at the MIAA Dual Meet Championships February 13. Each of his seven wins were bonus point victories. At the individual championships, Murphy had three wins – 17-1 technical fall over Jacob Colbart from Adrian, 36-second pin over Zach Jandereski from Alma and 17-4 major decision over Isaac Hawkins from Trine – in pool play. In the championship bout, he pinned Noah Nieman from Adrian in one minute and 23 seconds. At the dual meet championships, Murphy won a 17-1 over Mason Priest from Alma, and then pinned Colbart in 2:16 and Isaac Hawkins from Trine in 57 seconds. The Comets posted dominant team wins in the three dual matches – 35-9 over Alma, 33-9 over Adrian and 37-9 over Trine. Olivet won 23 of the 30 bouts, with bonus point victories in 17. “Hunter is a guy who represents all we look for in a student-athlete: academic excellence, dedication to his wrestling craft and a championship lifestyle,” said Olivet head wrestling coach Brandon Brissette. “He put in the time and effort the last two years developing himself and taking advantage of every opportunity to grow presented to him. Now Hunter is shining on the mat, especially against MIAA competition. He leads our team in bonus wins by being absolutely tenacious with opportunities for back points off of his offense. We are excited about Hunter’s chance to place out in Iowa at the NWCA Division III Championships as well as his continued growth in the next two seasons!” … rest of story at https://olivet.prestosports.com/sports/wrest/2020-21/releases/20210308mmfv3i?mc_cid=b1fa7a1c33&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

11 } – No. 3 Bears Post 41-12 Win at Southern Maine
GORHAM, Maine — Coast Guard, ranked third nationally, won five matches by pin beating Southern Maine 41-12 in the final dual meet of the season. The top-ranked wrestler at 174 pounds and returning All-American Paul Detwiler earned a win by fall over Husky rookie Colton DeLeo and top-ranked at 197-pounds nationally and returning All-American Jon Wagner picked up a win by fall over USM freshman Nick Beebe  to highlight the Bears.  Detweiler put DeLeo to the mat in 1:13, while Wagner pinned Beebe in 1:24.  AJ Pagliarulo pinned his opponent in 2:06 at 141 pounds, Noah Caskey won by fall in 3:23 at 149 pounds and David McCullough earned a pin in 6:20 at 184 pounds for the Bears. … rest of story at https://uscga.prestosports.com/sports/wrest/2020-21/releases/20210306neh1pi?mc_cid=98fec82373&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

12 } – Kasper Signs Developmental Contract with WWE
WESTERVILLE, Ohio – Former Otterbein University star Drew Kasper has signed a three-year contract with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), officially announced by the organization Wednesday afternoon. Kasper, a recent 2020 graduate, agreed to the developmental deal after moving down to Florida this past fall and embarking through a three-day tryout. He will now begin training with the company full-time at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando.
“I remember growing up with my brothers, recording pro wrestling and watching it back together,” Kasper said recently from his new home in Longwood. “We played action figures down in the basement, would go outside on the trampoline to imitate our own matches, create home videos and gather around the computer to watch highlights on YouTube. I am very thankful for an opportunity like this and will make the most of it. I don’t want to get caught up in just saying I’m part of it. I want to excel and make an impact.”
Kasper delivered a standout four-year career for the Cardinals while majoring in exercise science. He compiled a record of 108-13, including a 62-2 mark at heavyweight, and finished as a 2x All-American. The Lexington native stood a perfect 30-0 toward the end of his senior season, and ranked No. 1 in the country, before the NCAA Championships were canceled due to the pandemic. “I don’t know if I’ll ever get over the disappointment of that, but I can always use it to better the next thing,” Kasper mentioned. “It will always drive me and I will hold onto it. I carried those feelings with me into the tryout and treated it as my national tournament. I gave it everything.” … rest of story at https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2021/2/23/wrestling-kasper-signs-developmental-contract-with-wwe.aspx?mc_cid=e764d9125d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

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NAIA WOMEN’S NATIONAL INVITATIONAL, SET FOR JAMESTOWN, MARCH 12-13

QUALIFIERS ANNOUNCED FOR NAIA WOMEN’S NATIONAL INVITATIONAL, SET FOR JAMESTOWN, MARCH 12-13

Qualifiers by Weight Class

Qualifiers by School

Qualifiers by conference

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has officially announced the entries for the 2021 NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Invitational on Wednesday. The Invitational hosted by University of Jamestown, N.D. will take place March 12-13th, 2021.

This is the third year of invitational status for NAIA Women’s Wrestling and the second invitational due to the cancellation of the event in 2020 due to Covid-19.

For additional information on the 2021 NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Invitational, click HERE.

Editor’s Note: This is a qualifying event for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Wrestling set for Apri 2-3 in Fort Worth, Texas. … rest of story & link at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2021/March/09/NAIA-Womens-National-Qualifiers?mc_cid=2cfe70fede&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

How to Watch: 2021 NAIA Women’s Wrestling Tournament

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Here’s how to watch the 2021 NAIA Women’s Wrestling Tournament on FloWrestling.

The 2021 NAIA Women’s Wrestling Tournament starts on Mar 12, 2021 and runs until Mar 13, 2021.

How to Watch:

STREAMING: Watch the 2021 NAIA Women’s Wrestling Tournament on FloWrestling. SIGN UP HERE.

On Your TV: Now Available on Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast & Apple TV.

Cast: Cast to your smart TV including Vizio, Samsung and LG TVs.

On The Go: Download the FloSports app on iOS or Android.

Archived Footage

Video footage from the event will be archived and stored in a video library for FloWrestling subscribers to watch for the duration of their subscription. … rest of the story at https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/6921851-how-to-watch-2021-naia-womens-wrestling-tournament

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Busy Tournament Weekend

What To Watch: Ohio State Tournament, NCAA DII Championships, USAW Recruiting Showcase Qualifiers

Linked at  What To Watch: Ohio State Tournament, NCAA DII Championships, USAW Recruiting Showcase Qualifiers

Events available to watch either live or on-demand on Trackwrestling this week include:

NCAA Division II Championships
Date: March 12-13
Video: Archived matches
Watch options: Pay-per-view ($19.99) or NCAA Postseason Pass ($44.95)
View brackets and results >

Ohio High School State Championships
Date: March 12-14
Video: Live stream and archived matches
Watch options: Pay-per-view ($19.95) or GOLD+ (129.99/year)
View brackets and results >

Oklahoma High School Team State Championships
Date: March 12-13
Video: Live stream and archived matches
Watch options: Pay-per-view ($19.95) or GOLD+ (129.99/year)
View brackets and results >

Missouri Girls High School State Championships
Date: March 9
Video: Archived matches
Watch options: Pay-per-view ($14.95)
View brackets and results >

Missouri High School State Championships
Date: March 10-13 … rest of story and 7 more tournaments linked at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1615356711512&twSessionId=imovdvwczw&postId=1116315135&mc_cid=2cfe70fede&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

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NCAA Division I Tournament Brackets

2021 NCAA wrestling championship brackets

The NCAA released brackets for the 2021 NCAA wrestling championship, which begins March 18 in St. Louis. You can find the official brackets here. 
You can also find the complete list to the final coaches rankings of 2021 here. 

5 takeaways from the 2021 NCAA wrestling bracket

Predictions are a fool’s game at this point, but here are a few key takeaways from the seeds, matchups and brackets for the 2021 tournament as well as how some of these bouts could play out if everything goes to seed. 

Lucky Latona: Virginia Tech’s Sam Latona earned the coveted No. 2 spot at 125 pounds, opposite Spencer Lee, though his path to the finals won’t be easy. If the bracket goes chalk, he’ll have Pat McKee of Minnesota in the second round, and McKee has beaten Big Ten finalist Devin Schroder this year. Latona is also on the same side as N.C. State’s Jakob Camacho, who Latona has beaten twice but who always puts up a fight. Michigan’s Dylan Ragusin could be a landmine in this bracket too, though he’ll have to go through Camacho first if everyone wrestles to seed. … rest of story and updates at https://www.ncaa.com/live-updates/wrestling/d1/2021-college-wrestling-championship-brackets-schedule-analysis

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