Campbell Wrestling Releases 2025-26 Schedule
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Campbell University wrestling and head coach TJ Dudley announced the program’s 2025-26 schedule Wednesday, a slate that features four regular season home dates.
The Camels open the season with the Orange & Black Wrestle-Offs on Oct. 18 in Buies Creek before beginning a heavy road stretch. Campbell will begin the regular season at the Southeast Open in Roanoke, Va., on Nov. 2, followed by trips to George Mason on Nov. 8, the Throwdown on Yorktown II in Charleston, S.C., on Nov. 15, the Life Open on Nov. 22 and Northern Colorado on Dec. 19. The Camels close the 2025 calendar year with a visit to South Dakota State on Dec. 21.
The Throwdown on Yorktown II will feature matchups with NCAA Division II Lander, which finished last season in the top 10 of the Division II men’s coaches rankings, along with Penn and Campbell’s first conference matchup of the season against Presbyterian.
The early road slate continues in January with the Southern Scuffle in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Jan. 3 and the National Duals in Cedar Falls, Iowa, on Jan. 9. Campbell finished sixth out of 23 teams at last year’s Southern Scuffle.
Campbell returns home and continues the conference slate with a tri-meet against The Citadel and Rider on Jan. 18, followed by Gardner-Webb and Clarion on Jan. 23. The Camels close their January home slate against Appalachian State on Jan. 30.
The team travels to Bellarmine on Feb. 6 before its home finale against Chattanooga … more at … https://gocamels.com/news/2025/10/1/wrestling-releases-2025-26-schedule.aspx
UNC Wrestling Gives Back At Ronald McDonald House
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Carolina’s wrestling program spent time volunteering at Chapel Hill’s Ronald McDonald House this week, packaging meals for patients and their families. It was a great opportunity for Tar Heel student-athletes to step outside of their daily routines and connect with the broader Carolina community, which they do many times throughout the year.
“Community service means a lot to me,” freshman Mikey Calcagno said. “I like being able to help people, and I like to make a difference. It hits me in the core, being able to help people who are going through something, and it’s much more than just giving back.”
For families navigating the emotional and physical toll of a child’s serious illness, the Ronald McDonald House offers more than just a place to stay, but also a sense of home during an incredibly difficult time.
“It is something that is very close to me, as my family had to spend an extended time at a Ronald McDonald House and the care and comfort they provide is something that will stick with us forever,” Associate head wrestling coach Tony Ramos said. “My team understands what we went through and has been great in wanting to give back to a place that does so much good for the patients in our community.” … more at … https://goheels.com/news/2025/10/3/carolina-wrestling-gives-back-at-ronald-mcdonald-house
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