Army claims Southern Scuffle team title, Northern Iowa downs Nebraska, Cornell defeats Missouri
Week ten of the college wrestling season has come and gone. Army secured its first-ever team title at the Southern Scuffle with one champion in Gunner Filipowicz, Northern Iowa picked up a ranked victory over Nebraska, Oklahoma State routed Air Force 43-6, and so much more. Let’s dive into the highlights and key moments that made this week one to remember.
Performance of the week
Chattanooga’s Sergio Desiante secured an individual title at 174 pounds for the Mocs at the 2025 Southern Scuffle on Sunday. In the finals, Desiante picked up a win over No. 10 Gaven Sax of Oklahoma. In the semifinals on Sunday morning, Desiante, ranked 29th in the latest FloWrestling rankings, defeated No. 4 Lennox Wolak of Virginia Tech, 7-6. Desiante was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament. … more at … https://www.themat.com/news/2025/january/06/college-wrestling-notebook-army-claims-southern-scuffle-team-title-northern-iowa-downs-nebraska-cornell-defeats-missouri
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Army Wins Team Title, 4 Mocs Place at the Southern Scuffle
Sergio Desiante earned the Chattanooga Mocs first title at the 2025 Southern Scuffle presented by Compound Sportswear with back-to-back top 10 triumphs.
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CHATTANOOGA—Army claimed the team title at the Southern Scuffle presented by Compound Sportswear. The Chattanooga Mocs Sergio Desiante, the champion at 174, was named Most Outstanding Wrestler. He led four Mocs to the podium for the weekend.
The four medalists ties for second highest total in school history in the event. That was also done in 2012 and 2024 and ranks behind seven in 2006 in Greensboro, N.C. The two semifinalists – Jackson Hurst (165) & Sergio Desiante (174) – marked the third time in program history with multiple wrestlers reaching that point. There were two in 2006 and a high of three last year.
Desiante made the big splash with a top 5 win in the semifinals. He took the early lead with a first period takedown and dominated the bout in a 7-6 decision. … more at … https://gomocs.com/news/2025/1/5/wrestling-recap-army-wins-team-title-4-mocs-place-at-the-southern-scuffle.aspx
Mount Olive’s McNeill named Conference Carolinas Wrestler of the Week
GREENVILLE, S.C. (Jan. 7) – The University of Mount Olive women’s wrestling program for the sixth time this season featured the Conference Carolinas Wrestler of the Week, as sophomore Ayonna McNeill garnered the accolade from the league office on Tuesday afternoon.
A native of Fayetteville, North Carolina, McNeill battled to a victory via an 18-7 tech fall while facing Lyric Drumgoole of Allen, as Mount Olive posted a 34-10 win in a conference dual on Saturday.
A 2024 National Qualifier, McNeill holds an 11-5 overall record this season while competing in three different weight classes. She has recorded four falls and two tech falls during the 2024-25 campaign while winning her last five matches. As a team, the Trojans have posted an 8-1 record with a 4-0 mark in conference duals. … more at … https://umotrojans.com/news/2025/1/7/womens-wrestling-mcneill-named-conference-carolinas-wrestler-of-the-week.aspx
Greensboro College’s Manning Earns ODAC Wrestler of the Week Honors
Greensboro College men’s wrestling junior Isaiah Manning was named the ODAC Heavier Weight Wrestler of the Week on Monday.
Manning, from Greensboro, is in his first season with the Pride and earned his first tournament championship as a member of the Greensboro men’s wrestling program at the Jim Crytzer Invitational on Saturday.
Manning, wrestling in the 197lb weight class, received byes through the first two rounds and then advanced to face Harris Sullivan from Roanoke. Sullivan had to forfeit the match, so Manning advanced to defeat Marymount University’s Mohammed Fofana by winning a 10-9 decision in the semifinal round. In the championship match, … more at … https://greensborocollegesports.com/news/2025/1/7/mens-wrestling-manning-earns-odac-wrestler-of-the-week-honors.aspx
Roanoke Wrestling downs Randolph 46-9 in ODAC match
The Facts:
Location: Lynchburg, Va.
Score: Roanoke 46, Randolph 9
The Short story: The Roanoke College wrestling team rolled to a 46-9 win Tuesday afternoon at Randolph College in an Old Dominion Athletic match.
How it happened:
*Roanoke won eight of the 10 weight classes, earning extra points in each bout.
*Michael Policarpio (133), Corey Messick (149) and Jarrod Pominville (157) each won by pin in their matches, pushing the Maroons to a 24-3 lead.
*Andrew Kehoe won by major decision at 174 and Wyatt Sage and Nicholas Cook closed out the match with pins.
*RC also won two matches by forfeit.
Next Time:
The Maroons (6-1/2-0 ODAC) will compete in the Budd Whitehill Duals Friday and Saturday in Williamsport, Pa.
Complete Results
125: Samuel Aponte (Roa) over (RAN) (For.)
133: Michael Policarpio (Roa) over Faithful Fulcher (RAN) (Fall 2:01) … more at … https://roanokemaroons.com/news/2025/1/7/roanoke-wrestling-downs-randolph-46-9-in-odac-match.aspx
Mountain Cats Take Down #14 UNC-Pembroke to Open Saturday’s Tri-Match
The 18th-ranked Pitt-Johnstown wrestlers got wins from eighth-ranked Dakoda Rodgers (197 lbs.) and No. 5 Isaiah Vance (285 lbs.) in the final two bouts to break a 16-all tie and lock down a 24-16 victory over 14th-ranked UNC-Pembroke in open Saturday’s Tri-Match in the Sports Center.
Eighth-ranked Trevon Gray opened the day with a 13-7 decision win over Bryson Harper at 125 lbs., and Tyson Cook dealt Logan Robinson an 18-10 major decision loss at 133 lbs. to give the Mountain Cats a quick 7-0 lead.
The Braves responded with two straight wins of their own to take the lead. At 141 lbs., No. 20 Avery Buonocore earned a 9-1 decision over Mason Myers, before a 20-5 technical fall at 7:00 from No. 8 Nick Piccirilli over Carter Weaver at 157 lbs. made it 9-7.
The teams continued to exchange the lead. After Cooper Warshel secured an 18-3 technical fall win at 6:56 over Tyler Nelson at 157 lbs., UNC-Pembroke followed to take a 13-12 advantage 17th-ranked Will Lowry’s 12-4 major decision win over Gavyn Beck at 174 lbs.
At 174 lbs., Tony Salopek put the Mountain Cats back on top, 16-13, when he dealt Logan Hoffman a 12-3 major decision loss, but the Braves tied it at 184 lbs. with a 7-3 win by Schylik Scriven over Noah Gnibus at 184 lbs.
However, Pitt-Johnstown finished strong. Rodgers ran out to an 8-0 first period lead in a 13-0 major decision … more at … https://pittjohnstownathletics.com/news/2025/1/4/wrestling-mountain-cats-take-down-14-unc-pembroke-to-open-saturdays-tri-match.aspx
UNI wrestling takes down No. 4 Nebraska in 24-9 home win
Panthers defeat Cornhuskers in dual action for the first time since 1991. UNI back in action next weekend at NWCA Multi-Division National Dual Championships in UNI-Dome.
OFFICIALS – Eric McGill, Leo Mercado
ATTENDANCE – 3,113
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — The UNI wrestling team brought the heat to the McLeod Center on Sunday afternoon as the tenth-ranked Panthers knocked off No. 4 Nebraska in non-conference dual action by a score of 24-9.
Northern Iowa’s big win marked the first victory over the Cornhuskers in 34 years, as well as its first top-five ranked win since beating No. 3 Ohio State at the 2022 Collegiate Duals.
The Panthers picked up four individual wins over top-five ranked opponents, which began with a stunning win for No. 31 Trever Anderson at 125 pounds over fifth-ranked and returning All-American Caleb Smith. Cael Happel (141 pounds), Ryder Downey (157 pounds) and Parker Keckeisen (184 pounds) also picked up top-five wins.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Anderson set the tone early at 125 pounds against Smith. After a scoreless first period, Smith took the lead early in the second with a quick escape, but Anderson responded with a takedown and, after another escape by Smith, Anderson escaped in the third period for a 4-2 lead before adding an extra point for riding time for a 5-2 victory. The victory marked Anderson’s first dual win of the season and his second career victory over a top-five opponent, having previously defeated No. 1 Jakob Camacho (North Carolina State) last year.
Julian Farber made his dual debut of the season at 133 pounds against No. 20 Jacob Van Dee. Van Dee took control early, securing a takedown in the first period and adding an escape in the third. Farber would battle hard in the final period as he scrambled for a potential takedown, but ultimately fell short, dropping the match 5-0 as Van Dee earned the additional riding time point.
Eighth-ranked Happel (141 pounds) secured his third career top-five victory and earned his third straight win over No. 5 Brock Hardy in a come-from-behind effort. Hardy jumped out to a 4-0 lead … more at … https://unipanthers.com/news/2025/1/5/wrestling-uni-wrestling-takes-down-no-4-nebraska-in-24-9-home-win
No. 5 North Carolina State Shuts Out Duke in Conference Opener
RALEIGH – Fifth-ranked NC State wrestling picked up its 10th consecutive win over Duke Friday evening with a dominating 47-0 score, which also set a new record in the series of most points tallied on one side. Through all 10 bouts, the Wolfpack never allowed the Blue Devils to secure a single takedown. Pure domination from NC State led to seven of the match-ups ending early due to technical falls by Tyler Tracy, Matty Singleton, Dylan Fishback, Christian Knop, Isaac Trumble, and Louie Gill and a fall by Ed Scott.
The red-and-white stuck with the lineup that brought them success in the road match with 12th-ranked Cornell to close out 2024, featuring Orine back at 133 lbs, and two younger guys entering the lineup – Gill at 125 lbs and Tracy at 141 lbs.
Singleton and Trumble both snagged their fifth technical fall on the season, while Scott’s pin makes it his second … more at … https://gopack.com/news/2025/1/10/no-5-wrestling-runs-shuts-out-duke-in-conference-opener
2024-25 NAIA Men’s Wrestling Coaches’ Top 25 – No. 4 (January 3)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Grand View (Iowa) regains the national lead in the first NAIA Men’s Wrestling Coaches’ Top 25 of the new year. Life (Ga.) slips back to second while Southeastern (Fla.) remains in third position. Cumberlands (Ky.) and Embry-Riddle (Ariz.) flips spots. There are three ties in this ratings period at 19th, 21st, and 24th.
Rating Methodology
- The rating was voted upon by a panel of head coaches representing each of the eight conferences/groups.
- Two days prior to the national rating, each qualifying group rater submits the top 10 individuals from each weight class in his conference into the system. Only wrestlers listed on a conference ballot are considered for the national ballot.
- The top 25 individuals in each weight class is based on how each voter ranks the best individuals. An individual receives 25 points for each first place vote, 24 for second place and so on through the list. This same point system is used to determine the team ranking.
- The highest and lowest ranking for each team (a non-rating is considered a low rating) is removed and the team’s ranking will be recalculated with an additional point added to each team for every ballot
- For the complete Top 25 calendar, click here. and rankings … https://naia.prestosports.com/sports/mwrest/2024-25/Releases/4_National
| RANK | LAST TIME | INSTITUTION | FINAL POINTS |
| 1 | 2 | Grand View (Iowa) | 285 |
| 2 | 1 | Life (Ga.) | 247 |
| 3 | 3 | Southeastern (Fla.) | 198 |
Mount Olive Wins!
No. 25 Mount Olive Men cruises past Allen, 45-10
MOUNT OLIVE (Jan. 3) – After recording six falls on Friday afternoon, the No. 25 ranked University of Mount Olive men’s wrestling team posted a dominant 45-10 win over Allen in Conference Carolinas action at Kornegay Arena.
With the win, the Trojans remained undefeated at home and improve to 7-2 this season behind a perfect 4-0 record in league duals. Mount Olive holds a 5-0 record all-time against Allen dating back to 2021. Meanwhile, the Yellow Jackets fall to 2-4 overall with a 1-3 mark in conference action.
Redshirt junior Christian Decatur established an early 6-0 advantage at 125 with a late first-round pin over Xavier Anderson. Following a forfeit at 133, the Trojans held a 12-0 lead before freshman Benjamin Hernandez registered a fall against Quantavius Reaves in the 141-weight class. Allen closed the gap with a victory at 149 before Mount Olive recorded four consecutive wins. No. 3 ranked senior Jake Nicolosi (157) produced a third-round fall versus Quincy Gash, while No. 11 freshman Brent Nicolosi earned a quick pin over Ya`Donnis Hardaway at 165. In the 174-weight class, redshirt senior Colby Teague delivered a fall against Farrad Moore before junior Calan Staub (184) defeated Jerell Baskins … more at … https://umotrojans.com/news/2025/1/3/wrestling-no-25-mount-olive-cruises-past-allen-45-10.aspx
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The Mount Olive Women begin the New Year with win over Allen, 34-10
MOUNT OLIVE (Jan. 3) – In the first home event at Kornegay Arena in the New Year, the Trojans remained undefeated in South Atlantic Conference Carolinas dual meet action with a 34-10 victory over Allen on Friday afternoon.
With the win, the University of Mount Olive women’s wrestling program collects a fifth straight win to improve to 8-1 overall and 4-0 mark in conference duals. The Trojans also matched their program record with eight dual meet victories in their third year as a team. Meanwhile, Allen drops to 3-4 this season behind a 0-3 record in league matches.
Mount Olive built an early 10-0 advantage after receiving forfeits at 103 and 110 before sophomore Mallory McDonald registered a first-round fall over Stacy Pule in the 117-weight class. Both sides agreed to a double forfeit at 124 and the Trojans stretched their lead to 24-1 with two additional wins. Sophomore Ayonna McNeill (131) delivered a dominant 18-7 tech fall versus Lyric Drumgoole, while sophomore Angelica Steffy received a forfeit in the 138-weight class. The Yellow Jackets responded with a fall at 145 to trim the deficit to 24-6 before sophomore Savannah Bramhall produced … more at … https://umotrojans.com/news/2025/1/3/womens-wrestling-the-trojans-begin-the-new-year-with-win-over-allen-34-10.aspx
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