McPherson College Athletics Adds Women’s Wrestling as 22nd Varsity Sport
Director of Athletics Josh Daume announced today that McPherson College will expand to 22 varsity sports with the addition of a Women’s Wrestling program. The program will begin competition in the 2027-2028 academic year.
“Adding a women’s wrestling program represents yet another step forward in the growth of our athletics program,” stated Daume. “When exploring ways to add opportunities for women on our campus, wrestling was the next logical choice. Planning has already started for a brand-new, on-campus facility to house the program, and now we look forward to hiring a coach to start building a competitive roster. The sport is growing in our Kansas high schools and throughout the region making it an ideal time to start a program at McPherson College”
The Bulldogs will compete with fellow KCAC members Friends University, York University, Ottawa University, University of Saint Mary, and Avila University along with several institutions in the Sooner Athletic Conference in the joint KCAC/SAC Wrestling Conference.
Women’s wrestling officially became the NAIA’s 28th national championship sport in 2022. It includes 10 official weight classes ranging from 103 lbs. up to the 207 lbs. heavyweight division. The NAIA wrestling championships have been held in Park City, KS at the Heartland Credit Union Arena for … more at … https://nwcaonline.com/news/2026/11/6/national-wrestling-coaches-association-mcpherson-college-athletics-adds-womens-wrestling-as-22nd-varsity-sport.aspx
Montreat’s Women finalizes 2026-27 schedule
MONTREAT, N.C. — The Montreat College women’s wrestling team finalized its 2026-27 schedule earlier this fall, a campaign that features 17 guaranteed events throughout the season. The Cavaliers are set for a full slate that includes duals, open tournaments and potential postseason competition.
The Cavs open the season on the road on Oct. 29 with a Mid-South Conference (MSC) dual against Brewton-Parker Christian University. Montreat then heads north to East Stroudsburg, Pa., for the ESU Open on Nov. 1 before returning home on Nov. 5 to welcome Lindsey Wilson College to McAlister Gymnasium. Two days later, the Cavaliers hit the road to compete at the Trojan Women’s Open.
Montreat closes out November with the Blue Hose Challenge, hosted by Presbyterian College, on Nov. 15 and the Greensboro Open on Nov. 21. The Cavs then enter a busy December featuring four competitions. The month begins with a dual against Newberry College, followed by the Pigeon Forge Open during the initial week. The Cavs hope to host another dual on Dec. 9 against a yet-to-be-determined opponent prior to traveling to Emory, Va., on Dec. 12 for the Wasps Open, their final competition before Christmas Break.
January begins with the Cavaliers competing at the Red Lady Duals and Red Lady Open on the 9th and 10th in Montgomery, Ala., before returning home on Jan. 13 to host Concord University. Montreat then visits Bristol, Tenn., on the 17th for the King Open. The Cavs end the month with the … more at … https://montreatcavaliers.com/news/2026/10/2/womens-wrestling-womens-wrestling-finalizes-2026-27-schedule.aspx?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
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