NCAA Division II Results (2021) – # 2
TDR Editor’s Notes ; The following are results from matches involving Division II teams which started their seasons this month. Most of the teams are in the north and midwest. They are preparing for their National tournament in March in Birmingham, Alabama. Also, on the blog home page are links to three pages of Coaches and Team DualMeet Wins Lists. They have been updated to include the wins from last season (2019-2020) and are worth taking another look. E-mail us at the Editor’s office at martinkfleming@gmail.com
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1 } – U.W. Parkside Wrestling Falls in First NSIC Road Dual at Northern State
Northern State 20, #22 Parkside 12
Parkside wrestling made its first road trip of the season all the way to Aberdeen, S.D., but the host Wolves took the match to drop the No. 22 ranked Rangers to 0-2 on the season.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Parkside made a late run, but ultimately the Wolves winning four straight matches in the early going was the difference. No. 4 Joe Arroyo improved to 2-0 this season with a 5-1 decision to open the night, but NSU won the next four matches, two of which finished as major decisions to make it a 14-3 match. No. 11 Shane Gantz improved to 2-0 with a hard-fought 6-3 decision at 165 pounds over No. 10 James Burks, who was ranked in the 157-pound weight class. … rest of story at https://parksiderangers.com/news/2021/1/14/wrestling-falls-in-first-nsic-road-dual-at-northern-state1.aspx?mc_cid=985ebae38c&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – Upper Iowa Dominant at MSU Moorhead in NSIC Road Battle
Upper Iowa’s wrestling team made a clear statement on Thursday night as the No. 20 Peacocks (1-1) dominated a Northern Sun Conference dual with the No. 25 Dragons of Minnesota State University Moorhead (0-2). UIU dropped the first match of the night, but then claimed the final nine matches of the dual including six with bonus-points to post a 38-4 win in Moorhead, Minn. … rest of story at https://uiupeacocks.com/news/2021/1/14/wrestling-upper-iowa-dominant-at-msu-moorhead-in-nsic-road-battle.aspx?mc_cid=985ebae38c&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – #12 Minnesota State Prevails over Augustana 25-13
Mankato, Minn. — 12th-rated Minnesota State won seven of ten matches enroute to a 25-13 victory in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference wrestling action in Mankato. Rated tenth in the nation at 125, senior Trenton McManus upped his record on the year to 2-0 to start the match with a 14-6 major decision win over John Babineau to get things rolling. Minnesota State junior Kolbe O’Brien decisioned Jack Huffman at 141 by a 7-3 margin before two-time All-American Kyle Rathman earned a 7-5 win over tenth-rated Hunter Burnett at 149 to give the Mavericks a 10-3 lead. Junior Cooper Siebrecht rolled to a 3-2 victory over Tyler Wagener in the 157 matchup to make it 13-3 lead. Third-rated Trevor Turriff decisioned Cade Mueller 5-3 at 174 and Dylan Butts claimed a 4-0 victory over Jackson Sweeney at 184. … rest of story at https://msumavericks.com/news/2021/1/14/wrestling-game-recap-12-minnesota-state-prevails-over-augustana-25-13.aspx?mc_cid=985ebae38c&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – #16 Mines Dominates #12 Fort Hays St. In Opener
GOLDEN, Colo. – #16 Colorado School of Mines began its wrestling season with a dominating 31-6 win over #12 Fort Hays State on Thursday. The Orediggers (1-0) won eight bouts including falls by Noah Ottum at 149 pounds and #8 Skyler Lykins at 165.
The match began at 125 with Jake Stogdill defeating Broderick Green 7-3, and freshman Gabe Martinez impressed as he nearly pulled off the upset at 133 against #2 Mason Turner, taking him to sudden victory in an 8-6 loss. Mines then reeled off four straight wins beginning with Wes Rayburn’s defensive 2-0 decision against Rhett Edmonson at 141, and Ottum pinned Josh Lenker in 1:39 at 149. Carter Noehre’s first-period takedown was the only scoring in a 2-0 win against Anthony Scantlin at 157, and Lykins pinned Nick Lucas 38 seconds into the second period after a reversal put Lucas on his back. … rest of story at https://minesathletics.com/news/2021/1/14/wrestling-16-mines-dominates-12-fort-hays-st-in-opener.aspx?mc_cid=9a695e9aca&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – Mavs rally for 32-13 RMAC-opening win over No. 10 Grizzlies
Mavs win final six bouts, three by pin
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.— The Colorado Mesa University Mavericks won the final six bouts, including each of the final three with pins, as they recorded a come-from-behind 32-13 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference men’s wrestling dual over visiting and tenth-ranked Adams State University, Saturday here in Brownson Arena. The dual lifted the lid on the conference portion of the season for both teams.
The Mavericks have now won three straight are now 3-2 overall while the Grizzlies suffered their first loss of the young season to fall to 2-1 overall. Both teams had gone 2-0 last Saturday at the Fort Hays State University Dual Jamboree in Hays, Kansas with wins over the host and 12th-ranked Tigers and No. 23 Newman University. … rest of story at https://cmumavericks.com/news/2021/1/16/wrestling-mavs-rally-for-32-13-rmac-opening-win-over-no-10-grizzlies.aspx?mc_cid=80454f9eb5&mc_eid=[2ef7cbca4b]
6 } – UNK Flys By the Eagles, 43-3
Kearney, Neb. – The second-ranked Nebraska-Kearney wrestling team had seven bonus point wins to dominate Chadron State, 43-3, Saturday afternoon in Cushing Coliseum.
Including some “B” team duals, UNK is now 4-3 while this was the season-opener for the Eagles.
Top-ranked Josh Portillo (Clarion, Ia.) got things started off on the right foot has he racked up six first period points as part of a 16-3 major decision. Lincoln senior Wesley Dawkins and Kearney redshirt freshman Nick James followed with falls with fifth-ranked and senior Sam Turner (Colorado Springs) tallying three points in the final period to win 5-3. Finally, redshirt junior Austin Eldredge had a 16-0 tech fall in only 2:15 with Kearney redshirt sophomore Lee Herrington recording a fall at 6:59. He was 8-4 at the time and thus picks up his first win of 2020-21. … rest of story at https://lopers.com/news/2021/1/16/wrestling-unk-flys-by-the-eagles-43-3.aspx?mc_cid=80454f9eb5&mc_eid=%5B2ef7cbca4b%5D
7 } – Another Sweep for No. 5 WLU Wrestling Team
FAIRMONT, W.Va. – The No. 5-ranked West Liberty University wrestling team remained unbeaten on the young season here Saturday, pulling off another triangular sweep in a Mountain East Conference event hosted by Fairmont State University.
Coach Danny Irwin‘s short-handed Hilltoppers (4-0) defeated Glenville State, 33-21, and followed that up with a 25-18 nod over the host Falcons. Fairmont State edged Glenville, 22-21, in the first match of the day.
Already giving up forfeits at 184 and 197 due to NCAA and MEC guidelines and protocols, the hill got a little steeper for West Liberty in the opener against Glenville State when 2-time All-American Cole Laya got an unlucky break. Carrying a huge lead into the waning seconds of his 125-pound match against the Pioneers’ Kevin Meloni, Laya made one last push for a fall with disastrous consequences. Irwin explained. “No one likes … rest of story at https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2021/1/16/another-sweep-for-no-5-wlu-wrestling-team.aspx?mc_cid=80454f9eb5&mc_eid=%5B2ef7cbca4b%5D
8 } – No. 12 Fort Hays State Dominates Emmanuel College, 41-6
WICHITA, Kan. – The 12th-ranked Fort Hays State wrestling team picked up its first win of the season in convincing fashion Sunday (Jan. 17) during the Jet Duals, besting Emmanuel College 41-6. Fort Hays State won nine of the 10 matchups, including six bonus-point wins. The Tigers are now 1-3 on the year, while the Lions dip to 0-8 this season. Wrestling in a dual for the first time in his collegiate career, Rhett Koppes got the Tigers going with a 6-2 decision at 125 pounds. Second-ranked Mason Turner followed with a first-period pin, his second pin of the season.
Rhett Edmonson picked up his first collegiate win at 141 pounds with a 7-2 decision. The freshman fell behind 2-0 after the first period, but rallied with seven points in the final period after a takedown and a four-point nearfall. … rest of story at https://fhsuathletics.com/news/2021/1/17/no-12-wrestling-dominates-emmanuel-college-41-6.aspx?mc_cid=c35ed28379&mc_eid=%5B2ef7cbca4b%5D
9} – No. 3 UCO Plasters No. 23 Jets
WICHITA, Kan. (Jan. 17) – Nate Keim scored a third-period technical fall to highlight another dominating Central Oklahoma performance on the mat Sunday morning as the No. 3-ranked Bronchos hammered No. 23 Newman 40-5. UCO also earned five major decisions, two forfeits and one regular decision in beginning defense of its Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association crown and held a 20-1 takedown advantage in moving to 3-0 on the young season. The Bronchos have scored 40-plus points in all three duals, the first time Central has done that since midway through the 1986-87 season. “We did a lot of good things, but I also saw … rest of story at https://bronchosports.com/news/2021/1/17/wrestling-no-3-uco-plasters-no-23-jets.aspx?mc_cid=c35ed28379&mc_eid=%5B2ef7cbca4b%5D
10 } – #11 Greyhounds move to 4-0 with Saturday dual wins
INDIANAPOLIS- The #11 Greyhound wrestling team moved to 4-0 on the young season with a pair of Super Region 3 dual wins Saturday in the Ruth Lilly Fitness Center. UIndy opened its 2-0 day with a 25-10 win over #T17 Findlay, before defeating #8 Tiffin 26-18. No. 7 Breyden Bailey (2-0), Logan Bailey (4-0), #5 Jack Eiteljorge (4-0), #10 Andrew Sams (2-0) and #10 Gleason Mappes (2-0) all went 2-0 on the day to boost the Hounds to the two home victories.
#11 UINDY 25 – #T17 FINDLAY 10
After the Roughnecks took the first bout of the dual, Gavin Ritter (3-1) tied the match at 3-3 with a 4-3 decision over Derek Sharp at 133. The Bailey brothers pushed the Greyhounds to a lead they would never give up with back-to-back bonus point wins at 141 and 149, with #7 Breyden Bailey making his Greyhound debut with a pin in 4:16 of Findlay’s Dakota Blanton. Logan Bailey followed with a 14-1 major decision at 149 to put UIndy ahead 13-3. … rest of story at https://athletics.uindy.edu/news/2021/1/16/wrestling-11-greyhounds-move-to-4-0-with-saturday-dual-wins.aspx?mc_cid=80454f9eb5&mc_eid=%5B2ef7cbca4b%5D
11 } – Tiger Wrestling Picks Up First Win of 2021
Ouachita Baptist wrestling earned victories at eight weights Wednesday night in a 39-9 victory over Kentucky Wesleyan at Christian Brothers High School in Memphis, Tennessee. Sophomore Johnny Green’s 59-second pin put the finishing touches on the Tigers’ first win of the season. Freshman Evan Kennedy got Ouachita on the board with a narrow 11-10 victory at 133 over KWC’s Andrew Parker. Kennedy scored the last five points of the bout, using two takedowns and an escape to erase a four-point deficit. At 149, freshman Jaylon Otero won by major decision over the Panthers’ Trevor South, racking up three takedowns in a 12-0 match. Freshman Jackson Carter won by tech fall, 20-4 over Thomas Karlo at 165 on the strength of a takedown and a pair of near falls early in the match. … rest of story at https://obutigers.com/news/2021/1/13/tiger-wrestling-picks-up-first-win-of-2021.aspx?mc_cid=6b4820f7a2&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
12 } – No.5 McKendree Men’s Wrestling Takes Dual Over Central Missouri, 48-3
(LEBANON, Ill. – Jan. 20) – The No.5 McKendree University men’s wrestling team improved to 3-1 overall after defeating University of Central Missouri, Wednesday evening. The Bearcats dominated a majority of the weight classes for a final score of 48-3. Zeke came back in the second match of the night to get McKendree back even with Central Missouri. Back-to-back pin victories in the 184-lb and 197-lb classes sparked the Bearcats and put them in a comfortable position ahead of the Mules. From there, the Bearcats ran with the lead, and finished with a score of 48-3. Three exhibition matches were held at the end of the dual, to give both teams extra competition reps. … rest of story at https://mckbearcats.com/news/2021/1/20/no-5-mens-wrestling-takes-dual-over-central-missouri-48-3.aspx?mc_cid=36a2e0aa41&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
NCAA Division II News & Results (2021) – # 2
TDR Editor’s Notes ; A review of awards and recognition for wrestlers active with Division II teams along with a few match results. The pace of competition for the teams is picking up as teamare successfully making adjustments to the needs of public health. We look forward toreading about more results and look to view some matches on-line. E-mail us at the Editor’s office at martinkfleming@gmail.com
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1 } – Generous MATPAC gift big win for UMary, Armada and Wrestling
BISMARCK, ND – The University of Mary and the Marauders wrestling program earned a big win with a tremendous gift from Bismarck’s MATPAC Wrestling Club. One of the nation’s top youth wrestling clubs, MATPAC generously donated $28,000 to the Marauders Armada and wresting program to provide scholarships for outstanding scholar-athletes to study and compete at the University of Mary.
“We are incredibly honored to receive this gift from MATPAC,” said Marauders Director of Athletics Dale Lennon. “MATPAC is one of the leading wrestling clubs in the country. For their organization to demonstrate this level of support for Marauders wrestling speaks highly of our university and the hard work of head coach Adam Aho, his staff and their scholar-athletes. This donation helps grow our program, while raising the visibility of their sport.”
Under the leadership of Aho, now in his eighth season at the helm of Marauders wrestling, the program’s profile has impressively increased locally and nationally. … rest of story at https://goumary.com/news/2020/12/7/umary-marauders-armada-and-wrestling-gain-big-win-with-generous-matpac-gift.aspx?mc_cid=c2c44a5110&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
And UMary Gets First Win Of The Season Over Minot State
BISMARCK, ND – The University of Mary wrestling team dominated in the upper weights to win their first match of the year. The Marauders won five of the last six matches to earn a 20-13 non-conference victory at Minot State University.
Jeremy Leintz (125) got things started for the Marauders, taking on Oscar Nellis. Leintz fell to Nellis by a 7-2 decision.
Laken Boese (133) got UMary on the board after he defeated Kelby Armstrong by a 6-3 decision.
Logan Mahoney (141) was up next for the Marauders. He fell to Lincoln Stormer by a 12-4 major decision. … rest of the story at https://goumary.com/news/2021/1/15/wrestling-umary-gets-first-win-of-the-season-over-minot-state.aspx?mc_cid=9a695e9aca&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – Hilltoppers’ Laya is MEC Wrestler of the Week
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – After coming up big in a Top 10 showdown on Saturday afternoon, West Liberty University junior standout Cole Laya has been honored as the Mountain East Conference Wrestler of the Week. The 2-time NCAA Division II All-American from Fairmont, W.Va. was recognized by the conference office on Monday following an impressive afternoon at Saturday’s Davis & Elkins Duals.
All eyes were glued to the mat in Elkins when Laya, ranked No. 7 nationally at 125 pounds, took on No. 3-ranked Nick Daggett of UNC Pembroke. Laya had dropped an overtime decision to Daggett a year ago but it was a different story Saturday as the Hilltopper veteran rolled to a dominating 11-4 decision. … rest of story at https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2021/1/25/wrestling-hilltoppers-laya-is-mec-wrestler-of-the-week.aspx?mc_cid=4ec9be6c16&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – Hunter Burnett Named NSIC Wrestler Of The Week
BURNSVILLE, Minn. — One day after defeating the No. 1-ranked wrestler in the country, sophomore Hunter Burnett has been named the NSIC Wrestler of the Week the conference announced Monday afternoon. Ranked No. 9 himself, Burnett took the mat in the 149-pound bout in Sunday’s dual with No. 1 St. Cloud State. Across from him stood the Huskies’ Jake Barzowski, who currently ranks No. 1 in the 157 pound weight class. A quiet first and second period between the two set the stage for a dramatic third period. Burnett logged an early escape to go up 1-0 before a Barzowski takedown. Down 2-1, Burnett escaped and took Barzowski down with just under a minute to go for a 4-2 advantage. The sophomore then held his opponent to the mat until time expired earning the marquee win. … rest of story at https://goaugie.com/news/2021/1/25/wrestling-hunter-burnett-named-nsic-wrestler-of-the-week.aspx?mc_cid=4ec9be6c16&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – Fairmont State Program Pauses Team Activities
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The Fairmont State University wrestling program will pause team activities as a result of COVID-19 protocols, director of athletics Greg Bamberger announced on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the Mountain East Conference has announced the postponement of two upcoming events that the team was slated to participate in. Fairmont State will not compete in Saturday’s scheduled tri-meet at Alderson Broaddus, and Tuesday’s home dual against West Liberty has also been postponed. … rest of story at https://fightingfalcons.com/news/2021/1/22/wrestling-program-pauses-team-activities.aspx?mc_cid=63515b3c44&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – NWCA Regular Season Division II Poll Release #1
Manheim, PA – Defending National Champion St. Cloud State remains atop the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division II Coaches Rankings. In the first regular season poll of the year, released by the association Friday, the Huskies amassed 107 points to stay in the number one spot with Nebraska-Kearney (85 points) and Central Oklahoma (75 points) rounding out the Nation’s top three teams.
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Lindenwood remains in the four spot with 72 points, with Gannon breaking into the top five in this edition of the poll. McKendree dropped to the sixth spot while Indianapolis broke into the top ten joining West Liberty in a tie for the seven spot with 41 points. Division II’s #9 & #10 ranked teams stayed the same with Ashland and Adams State closing out the top ten. … rest of story at http://www.nwcaonline.com/nwca-regular-season-division-ii-poll-release-1/?mc_cid=63515b3c44&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – Tom Nelson announces retirement after 20+ year career
ST. CLOUD, MINN. – After nearly 25 years with the St. Cloud State University Athletics Department, Tom Nelson, the Assistant Athletics Director of Strategic Communications, announced his retirement from the department. “I’ve had the good fortune to spend almost 25 years working with the intercollegiate athletic department here at St. Cloud State University,” commented Nelson. “The opportunity to work with the outstanding student-athletes, coaches, media and staff here at St. Cloud State University has been a very rewarding experience and a highlight of my professional career.” … rest of story at https://scsuhuskies.com/news/2021/1/20/general-tom-nelson-announces-retirement-after-20-year-career.aspx?mc_cid=36a2e0aa41&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
And Wrestling dual postponed to Sunday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The St. Cloud State University wrestling dual at Augustana University has been postponed due to a positive COVID-19 test within the Vikings program. The dual will no take place on Sunday, January 24 at 11 a.m. in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. … story at https://scsuhuskies.com/news/2021/1/21/wrestling-duel-postponed-to-sunday.aspx?mc_cid=5a9932a916&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – Newberry Wolves Add a Pair of Duals for Friday
NEWBERRY, S.C. — The No. 9 Newberry Wrestling team has added a pair of duals for Friday afternoon, head coach Cy Wainwright announced Thursday.
Newberry will face Liberty University at 3 p.m. Friday before a South Atlantic Conference Carolinas clash against Emmanuel at 4 p.m. Both matches will take place in Franklin Springs, Ga. as part of a triangular. The Wolves, who are ranked ninth in the nation according to The Open Mat, will bring a 1-0 record into the weekend after beating Mount Olive 37-11 on Jan. 10. … story at https://newberrywolves.com/news/2021/1/21/wrestling-wolves-add-a-pair-of-duals-for-friday.aspx?mc_cid=5a9932a916&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – Jordan Claims MIAA Honor
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Jan. 19) — Central Oklahoma’s Wyatt Jordan has been named Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Wrestler of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday.
A senior 174-pounder from Collinsville, Jordan had a dominating performance on the mat last week as the No. 3-ranked Bronchos finally opened the 2021 season by overwhelming three opponents. He didn’t allow a point in going 3-0, scoring a 19-0 technical fall, a 10-0 major decision and a 27-second fall. … rest of story at https://bronchosports.com/news/2021/1/19/wrestling-jordan-claims-miaa-honor.aspx?mc_cid=0d6ab523a2&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – Eiteljorge named GLVC Wrestler of the Week
INDIANAPOLIS- Greyhound redshirt sophomore Jack Eiteljorge has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Wrestler of the Week, announced by the league office Tuesday morning.
Eiteljorge, currently ranked #5 at 165 in the NWCA Division II Coaches Rankings, moved to 4-0 on the young season with a pair of wins Saturday against regional opponents. The Carmel, Ind., native notched his first win of the day 7-6 over Findlay’s Hunter Reed, and followed with a 3-2 decision over #6 Bryan LaVearn of Tiffin. His wins helped the #11 Greyhounds to a pair of wins over #T17 Findlay and #8 Tiffin on the day.
This marks the first GLVC Wrestler of the Week honor for Eiteljorge, and the first for a Greyhound this season. … rest of story at https://athletics.uindy.edu/news/2021/1/18/wrestling-eiteljorge-named-glvc-wrestler-of-the-week.aspx?mc_cid=0d6ab523a2&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – Wimer Named G-MAC Wrestler of the Week
Senior James Wimer was named the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) Wrestler of the Week on Jan. 19 for his performance in a pair of duals in Indianapolis, Ind. over the weekend.
Wimer, wrestling in the 157-pound weight class, recorded a pin in 2:55 against Davenport’s Levi Six and also recorded an 11-2, major decision victory against Indianapolis’ Dawson Combest, the fourth-ranked wrestler in his weight class. … story at https://findlay.prestosports.com/sports/wrest/2020-21/releases/20210119fwaaro?mc_cid=0d6ab523a2&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
11 } – DII to permit access to athletics aid, practice to nonqualifiers
Division II adopted legislation permitting schools to provide athletics aid and access to practice to all incoming freshman student-athletes and two-year college transfers regardless of their initial-eligibility status.
Division II delegates adopted this legislative change during Friday’s business session of the virtual 2021 NCAA Convention. The change becomes effective Aug. 1, 2021. Currently, incoming freshman student-athletes and two-year college transfers who are nonqualifiers are not permitted to receive athletics aid during their first academic year … rest of story at https://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/news/dii-permit-access-athletics-aid-practice-nonqualifiers?mc_cid=ad63827ef7&mc_eid=%5B2ef7cbca4b%5D
12 } – Bronchos Flatten Emmanuel
EDMOND (Jan. 15) – Wyatt Jordan and Dalton Abney scored opening-minute falls as No. 3-ranked Central Oklahoma demolished Emmanuel 49-0 Friday evening at Hamilton Field House to complete a perfect season-opening day. The Bronchos recorded nine bonus-point wins in the lopsided dual, racking up 24 takedowns and 14 near-falls while outscoring the Lions 108-17 in individual points. UCO gave up just four offensive points in following up Friday afternoon’s 44-0 blasting of Ouachita Baptist. Jordan needed a mere 25 seconds to end his 165-pound bout and the third-ranked Abney required just 36 seconds to polish off his outmanned foe at 197. … rest of story at https://bronchosports.com/news/2021/1/15/wrestling-bronchos-flatten-emmanuel.aspx?mc_cid=9a695e9aca&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Carolinas’ Colleges’ News (2021) – # 2
TDR Editor’s Notes ; The following collection spans over the college teams in North and South Carolina. The newest one is Montreat College, deep in the mountains of western North Carolina in #1. ACC Teams in Duke, (#10), UNC (#6) and N.C. State (#8 & #12) are also included in other selections. Several teams from the Southern Conference are in the Carolinas and are mentioned. We also have several strong D-II school teams in the Carolinas and there have been a number of new programs have started in recent years. Read on.
E-mail us at the Editor’s office at martinkfleming@gmail.com
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1 } – Montreat building winning culture with inaugural wrestling team
Swannanoa — (WLOS) It looks like a lot of structures you whiz by on Highway 70 in Swannanoa. Berry’s Farm & Garden Center stands tall in it’s tan tin glory, but the seed growing inside isn’t of the agricultural variety. The building was donated to the Montreat College athletic program and currently houses the schools first wrestling team. “It’s about hard work,” stated freshman 133 pound wrestler Braden Wharton. “It’s about hard work, we’re in here to work hard.” Wharton is one of 30 wrestlers on the inaugural Cavalier team recruited by head coach Jake Britt. “You have to kind of sell them more or less on the idea of what you want the culture to be,” explained Britt. “That’s why these young men are here because they admire what I would like for the culture to be.” … rest of story at https://wlos.com/sports/game-changer/montreat-building-winning-culture-with-inaugural-wrestling-team?mc_cid=5a9932a916&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
and Four pins lead the way as No. 14 Tigers finally start their season with a win over Montreat
MONTREAT, N.C. — The season opener went as planned for No. 14 Campbellsville University men’s wrestling as the Tigers only lost one match en route to a 51-6 win over Montreat University.
Campbellsville (1-0) has seen many of its early season duals cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19 but the Tigers are on the road to face two more opponents on Saturday. CU duels with Truett-McConnell and Keiser University starting at 11 a.m. ET. Today it was an early forfeit win at 125 pounds and the Tigers never really looked back. At 141, Tombola Sindihebura dominated with a 19-9 decision over Alex Chester before Luke Story earned the first pin of the day – in the first round – over Landon Chambers at 149 pounds. With the Tigers leading now 16-6 after four matches, … rest of the story at https://campbellsvilletigers.com/news/2021/1/22/mens-wrestling-four-pins-lead-the-way-as-no-14-tigers-finally-start-their-season-with-a-win-over-montreat.aspx?mc_cid=63515b3c44&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – Limestone Wrestling Opens Season with Dominant Win Over Mount Olive
GAFFNEY, S.C. — The Limestone University men’s wrestling team got off to a fast start in their season opening bout as they were able to take home a 40-4 victory of the Trojans of the University of Mount Olive in the Timken Center on Sunday, January 17. Junior Kevin Radcliff (Park Forest, Ill.) kicked off the day for the Saints at 125 lbs. where he was able to control the pace of the match early and carry it throughout the entire seven minute duration, picking up the 15-4 major decision over Lens Mathurin to give the Saints the early 4-0 lead. Freshman Weston Nguyen (Lancaster, S.C.) earned a season opening victory of his own over Isaiah Olive with an 8-1 decision while senior Majid Corbett (Sumter, S.C.) turned in the first of three pins for the Saints on the day as he extended the Blue and Gold’s lead out to 13-0 with pin his the first period of his match-up with Seth Thomas. … rest of story at https://golimestonesaints.com/news/2021/1/17/mens-wrestling-limestone-wrestling-opens-season-with-dominant-win-over-mount-olive.aspx?mc_cid=c35ed28379&mc_eid=%5B2ef7cbca4b%5D
and Limestone Wrestling Continues Winning Ways Against Emmanuel
FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. — The Limestone University men’s wrestling team continued their winning streak early in the 2021 season as they were able to make a comeback after falling behind early to the Lions of Emmanuel College, eventually coming out on top 26-19.
After falling behind by an early 10-0 margin after a dual opening major decision and forfeit in favor of the Lions, freshman Brandon Seawright (Birmingham, Ala.) got the Blue and Gold on the board at 141 lbs., picking up the 7-5 decision over Nicholas Volies to bring the score up to 10-3. However, the Lions were able to pick up the victory in the next bout to extend their lead back out to 13-3. The Saints were then able to string together three straight bout victories to take over the one point lead. Junior Smaill Saint Pierre (Kissimmee, Fla.) kicked off the streak for Limestone at 157 lbs. where he was able to pick up the closely contested 3-2 decision over Jesse DeJames for the Lions before freshman Christopher Drakeford-Yegge (Fort Mill, S.C.) notched a decision of his own at 165 lbs. to bring the score to 13-9. A dominant tech-fall win by sophomore Hunter Haven (Kershaw, S.C.) over Myles Williams at 174 lbs. gave the Saints the 14-13 edge heading into the final three matches of the night. …rest of the story at https://golimestonesaints.com/news/2021/1/21/mens-wrestling-limestone-wrestling-continues-winning-ways-against-emmanuel.aspx?mc_cid=5a9932a916&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – Bearcats dominate Queens for first SACC win
GREENWOOD – The Lander wrestling team began its tenure as a member of the South Atlantic Conference Carolina with a bang, as it took down Queens 32-13 in the season opener. The Bearcats used three pinfalls in total to help dominate the Royals. Lander began the match with one of those pinfalls, as sophomore Austin Ross pinned his opponent early in the first period. Queens would take a 9-6 lead after the first three matches before sophomore Bryson Ethington would pull out the second pinfall for the Blue and Gold in the second period to put Lander back up 12-9. … rest of story at https://lander.prestosports.com/sports/wrest/2020-21/releases/20210115wvxfdq?mc_cid=9a695e9aca&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – No. 20 University of North Carolina – Pembroke Thunders Past Allen, King
BRISTOL, Tenn. – The 20th-ranked UNC Pembroke wrestling team racked up 16 individual victories, including 13 victories that came with bonus points, to roll past Allen and King on Wednesday afternoon inside King University’s Student Center Complex. The Braves toppled the Yellowjackets, 47-3, before rallying past the host Tornado, 32-9, in the nightcap of the tri-meet.
Seniors Nick Daggett and Ryan Monk, sophomore Logan Seliga and redshirt junior Jovaun Johnson all registered a pair of wins on the day to lead the Braves (4-0) who remained unbeaten with the day’s results as well. Daggett tallied a pair of bonus-point wins, as did Johnson and Monk.
UNCP recorded pins in each of the first four individual matchups of the day and eventually built a 28-0 lead over Allen before surrendering its only points of the dual in the 165-pound bout. That would be all she wrote for Allen (0-1), however, as the Black & Gold closed with four-straight wins, including pins by Johnson and Monk. … rest of story at https://uncpbraves.com/news/2021/1/20/no-20-wrestling-thunders-past-allen-king.aspx?mc_cid=36a2e0aa41&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – SoCon tabs Hopkins wrestler of the week
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – After posting a pair of bonus point wins over the weekend, Campbell’ Caleb Hopkins has been named the Southern Conference Wrestler of the Week. Hopkins helped the Camels sweep Ohio (34-6) and VMI (39-0) on Saturday, posting 16-3 major decision over Ohio’s Carson Brewer, then recording the day’s only pin, topping VMI’s Chase Mielnik (3:46). The 184 pounder from Palmer, Alaska tallied two of the Camels’ eight bonus or forfeit victories on the day. Hopkins is already the second Campbell product to earn SoCon Wrestler of the Week honors this season, joining Benjamin Barton (January 6). … rest of story at https://gocamels.com/news/2021/1/20/wrestling-socon-tabs-hopkins-wrestler-of-the-week.aspx?mc_cid=36a2e0aa41&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
and Wrestling tops App State, GWU
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Campbell remained unbeaten in Southern Conference duals, sweeping Saturday’s matches against Appalachian State and Gardner-Webb at the Pope Convocation Center. Campbell moved to 4-1 overall and 3-0 in SoCon matchups after the day’s action, while Appalachian State fell to 3-2 on the season and 3-1 in conference duals. Gardner-Webb dropped to 0-7 overall, including 0-4 in SoCon duals. The Camels opened the day with a come from behind 21-17 win over App State, then defeated Gardner-Webb 38-6. The Mountaineers also topped Gardner-Webb 28-6. … rest of the story at https://gocamels.com/news/2021/1/23/wrestling-tops-app-state-gwu.aspx?mc_cid=ff92a43b17&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – NO. 14 NORTH CAROLINA TOPS DUKE, 29-9, TO BEGIN ACC COMPETITION
DURHAM, N.C. – No. 14 North Carolina earned its fourth-straight ACC-opening match win against Duke on Friday evening in Cameron Indoor Stadium. Coleman Scott‘s team posted a 29-9 win to open up conference competition. North Carolina found itself down 3-0 after the 125-pound match that featured Wil Guida. The freshman battled tough after finding himself down 6-1 in the first period. Guida found a way to pull within two, 6-4, but was unable to register a takedown in the back half of the third period and fell by two.
Carolina tied up the match at three when Timothy Decatur went back-and-forth in the 133-pound bout through the first two periods against Parker Decker. Decatur held a one-point lead with one period to go and fought through the third period for the 5-4 decision. … rest of story at https://goheels.com/news/2021/1/22/wrestling-no-14-north-carolina-tops-duke-29-9-to-begin-acc-competition.aspx?mc_cid=63515b3c44&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – #9 Newberry Wolves Win Two Duals at Emmanuel College
FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. – The Newberry Wolves Wrestling team (ranked No. 9 in the nation by The Open Mat) picked up a pair of wins Friday afternoon, including their first-ever win over Liberty, and a 36-9 conference win over Emmanuel College. The Wolves opened the day taking on Liberty, with Austin Neal getting Newberry on the board at 133 pounds, winning a major decision to give the Wolves a 4-3 lead. They extended that lead at 141 pounds when Isiah Royal (ranked No. 1 in the nation by the National Wrestling Coaches Association) won a first period fall, needing just 2:44 to pick up six team points, extending the lead to 10-3. Devan Moore kept the win streak going at 149 pounds, winning a 22-10 major decision, making it a 14-3 lead for Newberry. Will Evans also picked up a major decision win, winning his match at 157 pounds, 20-7. After a Liberty win at 165 pounds cut the lead to 18-9, Caleb Spears (ranked No. 5 in the nation by The Open Mat) … rest of story at https://newberrywolves.com/news/2021/1/22/wrestling-wolves-win-two-duals-at-emmanuel-college.aspx?mc_cid=63515b3c44&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – #4 N.C. State WolfPack Scores 24-12 Home Win Over App State
Pack wins six matches, four by bonus points
RALEIGH, N.C. – The #4 NC State Wrestling team scored a 24-12 win over visiting App State in its first home dual of the season Friday night in Reynolds Coliseum. The Wolfpack (2-0) won four of the first five matches to jump out to a 14-3 lead, and had four bonus point wins on the night overall including a pin at 197 pounds and major decision at heavyweight to close out the dual. … rest of story at https://gopack.com/news/2021/1/8/wrestling-4-packwrestle-scores-24-12-home-win-over-app-state.aspx?mc_cid=c6c3fe425c&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
and Pat Popolizio gives a quick recap of Gardner-Webb before looking ahead to Appalachian State – NCS73 Episode 73 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast is ready to roll as the fourth-ranked Wolfpack wrestling squad opened up with a 42-0 win at Gardner-Webb to kick off this wacky 2020-21 season. Pat Popolizio is back on the show to talk about the performance and what to look forward to with the first home dual of the year against Appalachian State. … rest of story at https://www.mattalkonline.com/podcast/pack-mentality/pat-popolizio-gives-a-quick-recap-of-gardner-webb-before-looking-ahead-to-appalachian-state-ncs73/?mc_cid=afb669e366&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – Mount Olive Falls In First Contest Of 2021
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – The University of Mount Olive wrestling team fell to the Wolves of Newberry College 37-11 Sunday afternoon in a South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Dual. The contest was the first competition for any UMO Athletics program since March of 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the suspension of sports. INSIDE THE RESULTS
The match started at the 125 weight class and saw freshman Lens Mathurin fall via pin in the opening period. Hayden Waddell came back to score three points for the Trojans with a 7-2 decision in the 133 match.
UMO won the 149 match before surrendering the next four matches as the home Trojans were down 31-6. The final stroke of power for Mount Olive came in the 197 match. Micah Dixon scored the most points for the Trojans with a tech fall of 16-1 over Brandon Dickman. … rest of story at https://umotrojans.com/news/2021/1/10/wrestling-mount-olive-falls-in-first-contest-of-2021.aspx
and Trojans Fall To Limestone In Road Dual
GAFFNEY, S.C. – The University of Mount Olive wrestling team fell to the Saints of Limestone College 40-4 Sunday afternoon in a South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Dual.
INSIDE THE RESULTS
The match started at the 125 weight class and saw freshman Lens Mathurin fall via major decision 15-4. The Trojans were then unable to stop the momentum of the Saints as UMO dropped the next five matches.
UMO won the 165 match, as Colby Teague recorded his first win of the season over LC’s Christopher Drakeford 13-0. … rest of the story at https://umotrojans.com/news/2021/1/17/wrestling-trojans-fall-to-limestone-in-road-dual.aspx
10 } – Duke Drops Opening ACC Dual at No. 12 Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Duke opened ACC dual action Saturday and put up a hard fight against the No. 12 team in the country but ultimately fell 31-12 to Pittsburgh. The Blue Devils received victories from redshirt freshmen Patrick Rowland and Brandon LaRue as well asredshirt junior Josh Finesilver, including the fourth career pin for LaRue. After dropping the first two matches of the day, Duke found itself in a 9-0 hole. Rowland sparked a rally though when he defeated Jake Cherry by a 4-3 decision at 141 pounds. Rowland was holding on down the stretch in this exciting match to garner his first career dual win. During the next match, No. 19 ranked Finesilver found himself down early to Luke Kemerer but was able to overpower him in the final two periods of the 149 matchup to register … rest of story at https://goduke.com/news/2021/1/16/wrestling-duke-drops-opening-acc-dual-at-no-12-pittsburgh.aspx
11 } – Appalachian State Splits With Gardner-Webb, Campbell
BUIES CREEK — App State split its two Southern Conference duals Saturday, winning 28-6 against Gardner-Webb after host Campbell stormed back to claim a 21-17 victory in a matchup of SoCon powers. Codi Russell (125 pounds), Sean Carter (133), Anthony Brito (141), Jonathan Millner (149) and Will Formato (165) had 2-0 days. The 2020-21 wrestling season is presented by Hungry Howies and Penn Station. The Mountaineers (3-2, 3-1) return to action next Sunday by hosting a tri-meet against Chattanooga and Presbyterian.
Campbell 21, App State 17
App State won the first four matches and held a 17-3 lead before Campbell won the last four matches, including two by fall. … rest of story at https://appstatesports.com/news/2021/1/23/wrestling-splits-with-gardner-webb-campbell.aspx?mc_cid=ff92a43b17&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
12 } – #4 N.C. State WolfPack Opens ACC Action with 23-9 Win at Virginia
Pack wins 7 of 10 matches, runs in its nation-leading win streak to 20 duals
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. – The #4 NC State Wrestling team opened its ACC slate with a 23-9 win at Virginia Friday night. The Wolfpack (3-0) won seven of the 10 matches, and runs its nation’s longest winning streak to 20 straight duals dating back to 2019. The dual started at 125 pounds, and the Pack came away with bonus points as #6 Jakob Camacho scored a 16-7 major decision.
After a UVA decision at 133 pounds, the Pack won three straight to take a 14-3 lead at the intermission.
#10 Tariq Wilson scored a reversal with 10 seconds left to win 8-6 at 141 pounds.
Fr. Ed Scott had three takedowns and a pair of near falls to claim a 13-1 major decision at 149pounds.
#2 Hayden Hidlay added a third period takedown for a 6-3 ranked win over #16 Justin McCoy.
… rest of story at https://gopack.com/news/2021/1/15/wrestling-4-packwrestle-opens-acc-action-with-23-9-win-at-virginia.aspx?mc_cid=9a695e9aca&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
and #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast: Ep. 74 – Fr. Ed Scott
RALEIGH, N.C. – Episode No. 74 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast records from Brian Reinhardt‘s office outside of his office, which would be near Pat Popolizio‘s office. What’s next up for the Pack after a win over Virginia and now a Friday Night showdown with #12 Pitt? We also meet freshman Ed Scott, who makes his first appearance on the podcast. … rest of the story at https://gopack.com/news/2021/1/20/-packmentality-pop-ins-podcast-ep-74-fr-ed-scott.aspx?mc_cid=36a2e0aa41&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
NCAA Division I Results (2021) – #1
TDR Editor’s Notes ; A variety of dual match results from the ACC (#1), Mid-American (#2), Big Ten (#3, 7 & 10), EIWA (#5 & 6), and the Big 12 (#9 & 11). conferences. At the end we have a story about Oklahoma State coach’s latest wins. He has moved up the list of dual meet wins by coaches to 3rd among Division I All-Time. His recent wins took him past retired coaches J. Robinson (Minnesota), Bobby Douglas (Iowa State & Arizona State) and Gary Taylor (Rider). WIth 443 wins he trails Hall of Fame legendary coaches Harold Nichols of Iowa State with 493 wins and Dale Thomas of Oregon State at the top with 616 wins. Smith ranks 2nd among all active coaches behind Pat Pecora of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (Division II) with 618 wins. Pecora became the new All-Time leader at the end of last season. Smith also ranks 16th among All-Time coaches in all divisions. E-mail us at the Editor’s office at martinkfleming@gmail.com
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1 } – PANTHERS OPEN ACC SEASON WITH 31-12 VICTORY OVER DUKE
PITTSBURGH—The University of Pittsburgh wrestling team earned another decisive home win and opened the 2021 ACC wrestling season with a 31-12 victory over Duke on Saturday at the Fitzgerald Filed House.
The Panthers, ranked No. 12 by the NWCA Coaches Poll this week, beat No. 17 Lehigh 24-9 last Saturday at home and once again pulled away, this time beating Duke by a double-digit margin. Pitt (3-0, 1-0 ACC) has now won its first three dual matches for the second time in four seasons under head coach Keith Gavin, who improved to 4-0 against the Blue Devils (0-1, 0-1) in head-to-head action. … rest of story at https://pittsburghpanthers.com/news/2021/1/16/wrestling-panthers-open-acc-season-with-31-12-victory-over-duke.aspx?mc_cid=80454f9eb5&mc_eid=%5B2ef7cbca4b%5D
2 } – Wrestling Dominates Clarion, 30-9
Broncs win eight of 10 duals to cruise to victory
CLARION, PA – The Rider University wrestling team won 8-of-10 matches Saturday to dominate Mid-American Conference (MAC) foe Clarion, 30-9, Saturday afternoon at Tippin Gym. With the win, the Broncs even their record at 1-1 (1-0 MAC), while the Golden Eagles are now 0-2 (0-1 MAC). The Broncs jumped out to a 7-0 lead with a major decision from freshman Tyler Klinsky (Middletown, NJ/Middletown North) in his dual debut at 125 and a decision from Richie Koehler (Middletown, NJ/Christian Brothers Academy) at 133. The Golden Eagles got three points back at 141, before the Broncs rattled off five-straight victories to establish a 26-3 cushion. Jesse Dellavecchia (Great River, NY/East Islip [Binghamton]) won by fall at 157, … rest of story at https://gobroncs.com/news/2021/1/16/wrestling-dominates-clarion-30-9.aspx?mc_cid=80454f9eb5&mc_eid=%5B2ef7cbca4b%5D
3 } – Gophers Sweep Tri-Meet at Michigan State
Eight of 10 Gopher Wrestlers finished 2-0 on the day.
EAST LANSING, Mich. – In its first conference tri-meet since 1996, the 14th-ranked Gopher wrestling team (2-1) defeated Maryland (0-3) and host Michigan State (1-1) on Saturday afternoon. Minnesota routed the Terrapins with a 48-0 win and defeated the No. 17 Spartans, 28-6, in the finale. Eight of the 10 Gophers finished the day with two victories led by sophomore Patrick McKee. The 17th-ranked 125 pounder began the day with a major decision against Maryland’s King Sandoval and then upset No. 2 Rayvon Foley of the Spartans with a 10-6 decision. Top-ranked heavyweight Gable Steveson improved to 32-0 in his career in dual meets with a pin and technical fall. … rest of story at https://gophersports.com/news/2021/1/16/wrestling-gophers-sweep-tri-meet-at-michigan-state.aspx?mc_cid=80454f9eb5&mc_eid=%5B2ef7cbca4b%5D
4 } – Wrestling sweeps Ohio, VMI
LEXINGTON, VA. – Campbell swept a Saturday tri-meet in Lexington, Va., topping Ohio and VMI. The Camels (2-1) defeated Ohio (1-4) 34-6, then shut out VMI (1-2) in their first Southern Conference dual of the 2020-21 season. The shutout was Campbell’s first since defeating Presbyterian 55-0 last season (January 25, 2020). The win over Ohio marked the first dual victory for first year Campbell head coach Scotti Sentes. Ohio also defeated VMI 21-18 to start the day. In the day’s opening match, Campbell claimed eight bouts, including three forfeits to take the 34-6 win over Ohio, a late addition to Saturday’s contests after second year SoCon program Presbyterian was forced to cancel. … rest of story at https://gocamels.com/news/2021/1/16/wrestling-sweeps-ohio-vmi.aspx?mc_cid=80454f9eb5&mc_eid=%5B2ef7cbca4b%5D
5 } – Mids Rout #18 Lehigh, Earn First Win in the Series Since 2011
After dropping its first two matches of the evening by a combined three points, the Navy wrestling team (2-1, 1-0 EIWA) went on to win seven of the final eight bouts to secure a 21-9 victory over 18th-ranked Lehigh (0-2, 0-1 EIWA) Saturday evening at Alumni Hall. It marked the first win by the Midshipmen over the reigning EIWA champions since edging Lehigh 19-15 in Annapolis on Jan. 15, 2011. It was also just the third win by Navy in the series over the last 25 meetings (2007, 2011, 2021). “It’s good to get the win,” said first-year Navy head coach Cary Kolat, whose Mids held Lehigh to single digits for the first time in the series since Jan. 28, 1995 (22-9). “I think there were some matches where our guys wrestled a little apprehensive. … rest of story at https://navysports.com/news/2021/1/16/wrestling-mids-rout-18-lehigh-earn-first-win-in-the-series-since-2011.aspx?mc_cid=80454f9eb5&mc_eid=%5B2ef7cbca4b%5D
6 } – Army Commands 30-18 Victory Over Hofstra
WEST POINT, N.Y. – The Army West Point wrestling team welcomed conference opponent Hofstra University to Gillis Field House on Sunday afternoon for their second dual matchup of the year. Army commanded another dominant victory on home turf, moving past the Pride 30-18. The Black Knights had an early 6-0 advantage right from the beginning as the Pride had to take a forfeit at 125lbs. Hofstra returned the favor at 133lbs to tie the match 6-6 after Garret Lambert secured a fall at 2:52 over Mark Montgomery. Army used the loss as momentum, notching victories in the next two bouts. Logan Brown wrestled his way to a powerful 13-4 major decision victory to increase the Black Knight’s lead. P.J. Ogunsanya then grabbed his second pin of the season against Hofstra’s Charles Kane. … rest of story at https://goarmywestpoint.com/news/2021/1/17/wrestling-army-commands-30-18-victory-over-hofstra.aspx?mc_cid=c35ed28379&mc_eid=%5B2ef7cbca4b%5D
7 } – Illini Notch a Pair of Wins in Tri-Meet with No. 8 Ohio State, No. 22 Wisconsin
CHAMPAIGN, Ill – Illinois picked up two ranked wins in Sunday’s tri-meet at State Farm Center, defeating No. 8 Ohio State, 18-15, and No. 22 Wisconsin, 21-9. Several key match wins helped the Illini secure both victories, including two-win days for multiple Illini wrestlers. The Illini are now 3-0 on the season following the two victories. “Two great wins today,” said Illinois head coach Jim Heffernan. “Luffman, Wroblewski and Byrd were outstanding. Pucino ended up being a last minute starter due to an injury and wrestled lights out. Really proud of our effort across the board – guys are wrestling with great energy. We are moving in the right direction.” … rest of story at https://fightingillini.com/news/2021/1/17/wrestling-illinois-notches-a-pair-of-wins-in-tri-meet-with-no-8-ohio-state-wisconsin.aspx?mc_cid=c35ed28379&mc_eid=%5B2ef7cbca4b%5D
8 } – Wrestling Pitches Pair of SoCon Shutouts
BOONE, N.C. — A year after leading Division I wrestling with four shutouts, App State added two more as it opened its Southern Conference schedule against Bellarmine and Davidson on Sunday in Varsity Gym.
Unofficially ranked 29th in last week’s NWCA Coaches Poll, the Mountaineers (2-1) won 45-0 against Bellarmine, a Division I newcomer, before posting a 38-0 victory against Davidson. In all, with extra matches that count statistically for non-starters held during the tri-meet, App State posted 28 individual wins without suffering a single loss. The Mountaineers earned bonus points in their first eight matches against Bellarmine … rest of story at https://appstatesports.com/news/2021/1/17/wrestling-starts-doubleheader-with-shutout-of-bellarmine.aspx?mc_cid=c35ed28379&mc_eid=%5B2ef7cbca4b%5D
9} – JACKRABBITS STREAK PAST AIR FORCE
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – Colten Carlson’s pin at 165 pounds capped a momentum-changing four-match winning streak for South Dakota State and lifted the Jackrabbits to a 24-14 victory over Air Force in a Big 12 Conference wrestling dual Sunday afternoon. With the victory, SDSU improved to 2-3 overall and 1-2 in conference duals. Air Force was wrestling for the first time this season. The Jackrabbits trailed 7-0 through two matches as Tanner Jordan dropped a 6-3 decision at 125 pounds and 13th-ranked Zach Price suffered a 14-4 loss by major decision to Jared Van Vleet. Clay Carlson, ranked 22nd at 141 pounds, got the Jackrabbits headed in the right direction with an 18-6 major decision over Lenny Petersen. Hunter Marko and 18th-ranked Cade DeVos followed with decisions at 149 and 157 pounds, respectively, giving SDSU the lead for good at 10-9 at the halfway mark of the dual. Marko’s 5-3 decision over Dylan Martinez was highlighted by a reversal in the closing seconds of the match. … rest of story at https://gojacks.com/news/2021/1/17/wrestling-jackrabbits-streak-past-air-force.aspx?mc_cid=c35ed28379&mc_eid=%5B2ef7cbca4b%5D
10 } – Massa, Parris Earn Pins in Wolverine Rout Against Indiana
» No. 3 Michigan won eight of 10 matches, earning bonus points in three, to claim a 32-6 dual win against Indiana in its home opener at Cliff Keen Arena.
» Logan Massa and Mason Parris earned falls at 174 pounds and heavyweight, respectively, for their third bonus wins in as many matches this season.
» Dylan Ragusin used a first-period takedown and 1:22 riding-time advantage to edge 14th-ranked Brock Hudkins, 6-4, for his second win over a ranked opponent.
Site: Ann Arbor, Mich. (Cliff Keen Arena)
Score: #3 Michigan 32, Indiana 6
Records: U-M (3-0, 3-0 Big Ten), IU (0-2, 0-2 Big Ten)
Next U-M Event: Sunday, Jan. 31 — at Iowa, vs. Illinois (Iowa City, Iowa), TBA
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The No. 3-ranked University of Michigan wrestling team picked up its third straight lopsided win to start the season, taking eight of 10 matches to defeat Indiana, 32-6, on Sunday afternoon (Jan. 17) at Cliff Keen Arena. U-M earned bonus points in three matches, including pins from sixth-year senior Logan Massa and junior Mason Parris. … rest of story at https://mgoblue.com/news/2021/1/17/wrestling-massa-parris-earn-pins-in-wolverine-rout-against-indiana#:~:text=Massa%20used%20a%20cement%20mixer,for%20his%20second%20straight%20pin.
11 } – Wrestling: Iowa State, Northern Iowa both lose to Missouri at Hilton Coliseum
AMES, Ia. — The Iowa State and Northern Iowa wrestling teams both looked ahead to Sunday’s triangular against No. 15 Missouri, but for different reasons. For the eighth-ranked Cyclones, it was an opportunity to see if they were really top-10 material after beating up on Division II and III programs to start the season. For the Panthers, it was a chance to see how close they were to some of the best teams in the country after two exciting wins over North Dakota State and South Dakota State last week. Turns out, both teams have some work to do after the Tigers registered two decisive victories on Sunday afternoon at Hilton Coliseum. Missouri beat Northern Iowa, 34-6, then turned right around and beat the Cyclones, 31-7. … rest of story at https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/wrestling/2021/01/17/wrestling-iowa-state-northern-iowa-lose-missouri-hilton-coliseum-cyclones-panthers-dresser-schwab/4198282001/?mc_cid=c35ed28379&mc_eid=%5B2ef7cbca4b%5D
12 } – John Smith Moves into Third on All-Time Wins List with Undefeated Day
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. – Oklahoma State wrestling coach John Smith moved past Gary Taylor and into third place on the all-time Division 1 coaching wins list with two victories Sunday in the Cowboys’ road trip to Little Rock. OSU started the day with a dominating 38-0 victory over SIU-Edwardsville. The shutout marked the first time the Cowboys have held an opponent scoreless since Feb. 8, 2019 against Air Force. It is also the highest-scoring dual for the Pokes since the same 39-0 defeat of the Falcons.
Jalin Harper picked up his first dual win as a Cowboy and first ranked win of his career with a 6-0 decision over No. 18 Justin Ruffin. … rest of story at https://okstate.com/news/2021/1/17/wrestling-john-smith-moves-into-third-on-all-time-wins-list-with-undefeated-day.aspx?mc_cid=c35ed28379&mc_eid=%5B2ef7cbca4b%5D
Also —> OSU blasts Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, Little Rock
OSU wins big over SIUE and a young Little Rock team.
Oklahoma State started off Sunday in Little Rock, Arkansas with Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, where the Cowboys rolled to a 38-0 victory before taking on Little Rock and controlling the Trojans 36-4. Here are some of the highlights. … rest of the story at https://pistolsfiringblog.com/osu-blasts-southern-illinois-edwardsville-little-rock/?mc_cid=c35ed28379&mc_eid=%5B2ef7cbca4b%5D
NCAA Division I team updates – 2021 – # 3
TDR Editor’s Notes ; As the season has started, later than usual, and the pace of matches, announcements, awards and events picks up we are glad to pass along the following articles. Like a fast moving opponent we are hard pressed to keep up with all the action. E-mail us at the Editor’s office at martinkfleming@gmail.com
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1 } – Tentative D-1 Week+ in Preview, January 18-25
All times Eastern, with local times in parenthesis:
Wednesday, January 20:
Gannon at Kent State, 5:00 PM
Long Island at Sacred Heart, 6:00 PM
Mercyhurst at Kent State, 6:30 PM
Friday, January 22:
Virginia at Virginia Tech, 5:00 PM
North Carolina at Duke, 6:00 PM
Pittsburgh at NC State, 6:00 PM
Oklahoma State at Northern Colorado, 7:00 PM (5:00 PM)
Purdue at Illinois, 8:00 PM (7:00 PM)
Air Force vs. Oklahoma State at Northern Colorado, 8:30 PM (6:30 PM)
Iowa at Minnesota, 9:00 PM (8:00 PM)
Saturday, January 23:
Central Michigan vs. Kent State at Clarion, 11:00 AM
SIU Edwardsville at Clarion, 11:00 AM … rest of story at https://wrestlingbypirate.wordpress.com/2021/01/19/tentative-d-1-week-in-preview-january-18-25/?mc_cid=0d6ab523a2&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – 10 most memorable moments covering Iowa wrestling and other sports in 2020
2020 has been a year filled with memorable moments …To continue reading, subscribe to The Cedar Rapids Gazette at … https://www.thegazette.com/subject/sports/hawkeyes/10-most-memorable-moments-covering-iowa-wrestling-and-other-sports-in-2020-20201230?mc_cid=e4f16a9e0e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – Brands: Hawkeyes need to reach the finish line
IOWA CITY — Tom Brands has his eyes on the finish line. The coach of Iowa’s top-ranked wrestling team welcomes the return of nine All-Americans from a team that beat everything other than a global pandemic last season, a situation that dashed the Hawkeyes’ hopes of a first NCAA team championship since 2010 when the tournament was canceled. But in a season already delayed because of the coronavirus, Brands emphatically said at Iowa’s preseason media day Tuesday that the sport and its athletes need to crown NCAA champions and compete in the Olympics this year. “Really, we have to get to the end. We have to get to the national tournament. Are you listening NCAA? Are you listening? These are young people that aspire to things. They are in an age demographic that is not as risky,” Brands said. “… We have to get to the end of this year. Then we have to get to Tokyo. I’m passionate about that. … rest of story at https://qctimes.com/sports/college/wrestling/brands-hawkeyes-need-to-reach-the-finish-line/article_93d2224d-bda0-51d4-88dd-48bfc64427ef.html?mc_cid=afb669e366&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – D1 Insider: Optimism before the pause for Penn State
With his team’s wrestling facility inaccessible this summer due to COVID-19 restrictions, Penn State’s Aaron Brooks had to find new training grounds. So he worked from home, tossing roommates around in the front yard. The evidence of their skirmishes, bouts won and lost under a mild State College sun, still remains. “There’s like a circle patch that’s missing, with dead grass just from us wrestling,” Brooks said earlier this week. The ground in State College is partially snow-covered now, and the Nittany Lions’ season, which officially began with the team’s media day on Tuesday, is suddenly on ice. Penn State released a statement on Wednesday announcing it has paused team activities due to positive COVID-19 results among team personnel. Per Big Ten policy, those who’ve tested positive will begin an isolation period while contact tracing is underway to determine other individuals who must quarantine. Nittany Lion coach Cael Sanderson knew this was possible. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1610684398740&twSessionId=hkjihsekkd&postId=965275135&mc_cid=985ebae38c&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – Edinboro, Bloomsburg Set To Return To Competition
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Mid-American Conference announced today that the Edinboro University and Bloomsburg University wrestling programs will return to competition this spring. The three MAC affiliate programs had previously opted out of competition due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Edinboro will hold the annual Black and Red Intersquad scrimmage Jan. 23 in McComb Fieldhouse. Fans will not be permitted to attend due to ongoing COVID-19 protocol concerns. Head Coach Matt Hill and the Fighting Scots will begin the season visiting Gannon and Mercyhurst in a round-robin event Jan. 27.
Bloomsburg will get underway on Wednesday, February 3, when the program will conduct its wrestle-offs at 6:00 p.m. inside the Nelson Field House. Due to COVID-19 protocols, fans will not be permitted for the event. On the Huskies’ docket, currently, are trips to Hofstra University on Saturday, February 6, and to Rider University on Thursday, February 11. … rest of story at https://getsomemaction.com/news/2021/1/15/wrestling-edinboro-bloomsburg-set-to-return-to-competition.aspx?mc_cid=9a695e9aca&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – Northern Colorado enters Coaches Poll for the first time in decades
Northern Colorado enters NWCA Division I Coaches Poll for first time in 51 years
Manheim, Pennsylvania – It’s been 18,934 days since the Bears of the University of Northern Colorado were ranked in the NWCA Division I Wrestling Coaches Poll. After opening up their season with a victory on the road against Wyoming, coach Troy Nickerson’s squad entered at No. 25 in the latest Top 25, released Tuesday. The school was known as Colorado State College the last time it appeared in the rankings and for decades, the Greeley, Colorado school was the flag-bearer for the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference wrestling scene. The 1968-69 team finished the regular season ranked No. 6, which was the last time the school spent time in the rankings. With a moderate portion of Division I wrestling squads taking the mats for the first time last weekend, there was minimal movement in the poll as just 14 duals were contested. Missouri (3-0) moved into the top 10 after sweeping South Dakota State, Oregon State and North Dakota State in Fargo.
No. 4 NC State (1-0) blanked Gardner-Webb 42-0 in a matchup of North Carolina schools, while No. 8 Virginia Tech (1-0) stopped Campbell 28-6 in Blacksburg. … rest of story at http://www.nwcaonline.com/northern-colorado-enters-coaches-poll-for-the-first-time-in-decades/?mc_cid=afb669e366&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – Chandler Rogers Talks Facing His Alma Mater on Big Talk on Little Rock Podcast
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Little Rock assistant wrestling coach Chandler Rogers will face his alma mater Sunday when the Trojans host No. 5 Oklahoma State. He recently joined Trey Schaap in the Big Talk on Little Rock podcast to discuss the matchup and what it’s like to coach in Little Rock.
Listen to Episode 27 with Chandler Rogers
Rogers discusses his training in high school under Neil Erisman before going on to wrestle for Oklahoma State. He talks about his time as a Director of Operations at Air Force and what it has been like joining the Little Rock staff. Rogers explains what there is to be so excited about at Little Rock for recruits, including the Hatcher Center, described as one of the best facilities Rogers has ever been in.
Big Talk on Little Rock is now available for listening on your iPhone, iPad, Android, tablet, PC, Amazon Echo device, Roku or in your car through the Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn and Spotify apps. … rest of story at https://lrtrojans.com/news/2021/1/15/athletics-chandler-rogers-talks-facing-his-alma-mater-on-big-talk-on-little-rock-podcast.aspx?mc_cid=9a695e9aca&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – Jared Frayer looks at extra matches and the 4-0 start to 2021 – VT101
Assistant coach Jared Frayer returns to the show to show his allegiance for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as they head into Sunday’s playoff game with the New Orleans Saints. In actuality, Frayer will recap the competitive actions that went on at home vs. Campbell and in West Virginia against the host Mountaineers, Ohio and Kent State.
Frayer will also look at the extra matches situation and how that’s impacting the squad as well as training cycles without having the first two months of the season. By the way, Frayer breaks out the poult. POULT!? … rest of story at https://www.mattalkonline.com/podcast/inside-vt-wrestling/jared-frayer-looks-at-extra-matches-and-the-4-0-start-to-2021/?mc_cid=985ebae38c&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – Always Aggressive Podcast: Season 2, Episode 12
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – It’s match week on the Always Aggressive Podcast as head coach Tony Ersland, Cory Palm and Tanner Lipsett dive into the start of the 2021 season. The Boilermakers open their schedule Friday at 7 p.m. ET, hosting Northwestern at Holloway Gymnasium live on the Big Ten Network.
While the Boilermakers have to wait until Friday to start, several other Big Ten schools opened their seasons last weekend. The crew all watched some wrestling last weekend for the first time in months, and all had some takeaways. One of the most notable things was the abundance of new faces around the conference and true freshmen competing.
Expect to see some new faces in the Purdue lineup this weekend against the Wildcats.
… rest of story at https://purduesports.com/news/2021/1/13/wrestling-always-aggressive-podcast-season-2-episode-12.aspx?mc_cid=6b4820f7a2&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – Rob Koll is leading a cast of characters at Cornell as they train out of a mall in Ithaca
Cornell coach Rob Koll enjoys his singularly focused wrestling life. And he loves the people who are along for the ride with him.
Rob Koll: What I learned from Kyle Dake and Yianni Diakomihalis
Rob Koll: My Wrestling Hero
Seven Minutes with Rob Koll presented by College Wrestler Recruiting … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPlayer.jsp?TIM=1607918358870&twSessionId=iydwedtyvo&videoId=903453135&mc_cid=1d3b41c6e1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
11 } – Could we see a 5-time NCAA champ? Plus, extra matches, Jacob Warner, Iowa’s lineup battle at 184
For the first time in more than 300 days, all three of Iowa’s Division I programs are scheduled to wrestle this weekend. That’s exciting!
The top-ranked Hawkeyes return with their home opener Friday night against a very game Nebraska team, ranked sixth in Trackwrestling’s latest Division I poll. All 10 Husker starters are ranked, and four are considered top-10 guys. Both No. 9 Iowa State and Northern Iowa will be at Hilton Coliseum on Sunday afternoon wrestling against No. 10 Arizona State and No. 15 Missouri. These duals are intriguing tests for different reasons, but we’ll finally see where the Cyclones and Panthers both stack up against tougher opponents. I really don’t have anything important to say here at the top other than the fact that it’s been too long since we’ve this kind of weekend. … rest of story at https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2021/01/12/wrestling-mailbag-5-time-ncaa-champion-eligibility-extra-matches-jacob-warner-iowa-lineup-battle/6634696002/?mc_cid=7d0bae3ce9&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
12 } – Mountain Hawks shifting, prepping for anything
Like every college sports team this winter, the Lehigh Wrestling program is changing plans constantly and is ready for anything. The Mountain Hawks released their 2020-21 season schedule last week and is ready to begin battling. For Lehigh that season slate was the second version, after the first version needed to be altered earlier this off-season. The team is not allowed air travel or overnight stays this season to help avoid the spread of COVID-19. Those new restrictions forced head coach Pat Santaro to adjust the schedule. The Mountain Hawks will be home for a good portion of the season, however, local fans will not see a Penn State – Lehigh showdown this winter. … rest of story at https://www.wfmz.com/sports/mountain-hawks-shifting-prepping-for-anything/article_cb4df670-44b7-11eb-a781-d751db53e6f1.html?mc_cid=f9e49e1788&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
National Wrestling News (2021) – # 4
TDR Editor’s Notes ; An update on some of the news from across the nation that involves wrestling in movies, matches, books and awards. E-mail us at the Editor’s office at martinkfleming@gmail.com
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1 } – Casey Moss has more to his game than daytime TV and The Last Champion
Casey Moss was best known as J.J. Deveraux on the long-running daytime drama Days of Our Lives. As Moss was toward the end of his run on the show, he earned the role of Scott Baker in the recently released wrestling-themed drama The Last Champion. On Episode 639 of Short Time, Moss talks about his role as Baker in the movie, what it was like to gain the role, his background wrestling growing up in Arizona before we go way off the original topic and talk about his band, Inner Echo, and our favorite concerts of all time. Moss is an intriguing figure who we will hear more from in the years ahead in both music and wrestling.
SHORT TIME SHOTS (it’s the scores and such, people)
On the Grand View watch, the Vikings extended their win streak to 96 in a row with a 31-6 win over Morningside on Thursday. The NAIA also picked up a notable victory since the last time we met as Southeastern (Fla.) upended The Citadel from Division I 22-14 in Charleston. Key wins registered by Coleman Bryant (no relation), Indiana transfer Blake Rypel and 197-pounder Trillyon Fils-Aim sealed the deal for the Fire! It was the first win over a Division I program in the short history of SEU wrestling. … rest of story at https://www.mattalkonline.com/podcast/short-time/casey-moss-has-more-to-his-game-than-daytime-tv-and-the-last-champion/?mc_cid=ed5fd11129&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – Trackwrestling’s Immel, Sparks, company founder Tritz honored by National Wrestling Media Association
Trackwrestling’s Richard Immel and Shane Sparks and company founder Justin Tritz were honored Monday when the National Wrestling Media Association handed out its annual awards. Immel was named the NWMA photographer of the year. He joined the Trackwrestling staff in 2019. Prior to that, he took up wrestling photography during his five-year stint at USA Wrestling, where he was the manager of communications. Immel produced captivating images this year at events such as the Pan Am Olympic Games Qualifier, the Hawkeye Wrestling Club Showdown Open, the Big Ten Championships and Minnesota’s No. 1. Sparks, the NWMA broadcaster of the year, has been on the microphone for events such as the World Championships and World Cup for NBC Sports and Trackwrestling and USA Wrestling and elite-level high school tournaments, in addition to his work as a voice for the Big Ten Network. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1608617868498&twSessionId=bywgfetvfn&postId=920284135&mc_cid=e96ed12e50&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – OU FAMILY MOURNS LOSS OF DANNY HODGE
The University of Oklahoma Athletics family and wrestling community mourn the loss of National Wrestling Hall of Famer Danny Hodge, who died Dec. 24 at the age of 88 in his hometown of Perry, Okla. Hodge won three NCAA championships for the Sooners and is the namesake of the Hodge Trophy, the wrestling equivalent of the Heisman Trophy. His success on the mat led some to call him the greatest amateur wrestler of all-time. Hodge came to Norman from Perry High School in 1955 to wrestle for hall-of-fame coach Port Robertson. He compiled a perfect 46-0 record as a student-athlete, winning 36 of his matches via fall on his way to three consecutive national titles. His performance in the 1957 NCAA Championships earned him Most Outstanding Wrestler honors and assisted the Sooners to their fourth national championship. He is one of only two collegiate wrestlers to win three NCAA titles via fall and he was known for never surrendering a takedown throughout his OU career. The depths of Hodge’s success went deeper than just college wrestling as he won three national freestyle championships … rest of story at https://soonersports.com/news/2020/12/26/wrestling-ou-family-mourns-loss-of-dan-hodge.aspx?mc_cid=0d946e15c0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – Coach Lindland’s Weekly Report: Reasons For Optimism
Christmas is here, 2020ne almost is, and seemingly out of the clear blue sky, a surge of positive vibes can be felt, which underscores this latest report with US National Team head coach Matt Lindland. The theme is activity, both in the recent past and, perhaps, in the near future. First on the agenda is the lightweight camp held earlier this month at Legends of Gold in South Dakota. For those who might remember, the collective at LOG was comprised of many top age-group athletes mixed in with just a few more established names. Wrestlers in attendance had … rest of story at http://www.fivepointmove.com/usa-greco/lindland-optimism/?mc_cid=0d946e15c0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – Wrestling legend Dan Gable discusses wrestlers transitioning to MMA, receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom
The word legend gets thrown around a lot but when it comes to wrestling, Dan Gable has earned that label more than just about anybody in the history of the sport. An Olympic gold medalist and two-time NCAA champion, Gable has represented the United States at the highest levels of the sport and that came before his coaching career where he led the University of Iowa to 15 National Titles while helping to produce 152 All-Americans and 45 national champions.
Just recently, Gable became the first wrestler in history to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom — the highest honor a civilian can receive — after a lifetime spent supporting and growing the sport in the United States. “That’s the Presidential Medal of Freedom right there and I’m pretty proud of it,” Gable said when speaking to MMA Fighting. “It’s a lifetime of work and I’m not letting up yet.”
Gable is certainly proud of all he achieved in his own athletic and coaching careers but perhaps what he’s even happier to see these days is that the sport of wrestling has continued to thrive and grow far beyond where it was 20 or 30 years ago. … rest of story at https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/12/27/22201925/wrestling-legend-dan-gable-discusses-wrestlers-transitioning-to-mma-presidential-medal-of-freedom?mc_cid=0d946e15c0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – Distinguished Member Danny Hodge Passes Away
Dan Hodge, a Distinguished Member inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in the Charter Class of 1976, passed away on Thursday, at the age of 88. “It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of Distinguished Member Danny Hodge,” said Lee Roy Smith, National Wrestling Hall of Fame Executive Director. “On behalf of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Board of Governors and staff, we extend our most sincere sympathies to Delores, his wife of 69 years, and their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. “To those familiar with Danny, he was a superhero on the mat and in the ring, demonstrating extraordinary feats of strength and skill. Yet, his alter ego outside of competition was a kind, gentle and encouraging mentor to others,” he added. “With his success, he could have lived anywhere in the world, but chose to return to his beloved hometown of Perry, Oklahoma. He lived his life as a simple and humble man who would help anyone in need. A selfless ambassador, he always went out of his way to help promote the sport while crushing apples and signing autographs. He will be deeply missed, but his legend will live on.” … rest of story at https://nwhof.org/blog/distinguished-member-danny-hodge-passes-away/?mc_cid=0d946e15c0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – The Morning Call’s Tom Housenick wins national journalist of the year award for wrestling coverage
Morning Call senior journalist Tom Housenick has been named the National Wrestling Media Association’s Print Journalist of the Year award for the 2019-20 season.
Housenick beat out fellow finalists Andy Vance, who covers Ohio State wrestling for Eleven Warriors and FloWrestling, and Seth Duckworth, who covers Oklahoma State for Pistol Guys and FloWrestling.
Housenick has covered Lehigh Valley wrestling full time for The Morning Call since 2016.
Here is what the NWMA said in a news release: “The rugged Lehigh Valley is one of the biggest high school wrestling hotbeds in the nation and it’s also one of the most competitive beats among the local news media from both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. King’s College graduate Tom Housenick has been … rest of story at https://www.mcall.com/sports/varsity/mc-spt-tom-housenick-wrestling-national-award-20201229-x4um5ygdwralpbx4gr3eqo6jaq-story.html?mc_cid=3c167aa54c&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – Top 10 USA Greco-Roman Matches Of 2020
The narrative for end-of-year material in 2020 is “not as many”. As in “not as many events”, which by extension translates to “not as many matches”. Past years? When counting age-groupers (age divisions younger than or separate from Senior) there had been several hundred, if not more, from which to choose. Not this time.
No. 2020 was special.
Not only was the season halted and then restarted seven months later (domestically), bouts from an important annual international tournament back in January were never archived — the all-encompassing Thor Masters in Denmark. In that event alone, there were more than a few matches worth multiple looks but, unfortunately, our Danish friends were unable to save the stream online for posterity’s sake.
No Olympics. No Worlds. No US Trials, for any age division. No Junior/Cadet Duals, no Fargo. A murky, shallow pool. But, enough. Enough focusing on what we don’t have or didn’t get to see. Instead, the ship is to be steered towards the positive. Wrestling did still take place in 2020. Though it seems near everyone is in a rush to go ahead and flip that calendar to 2021, doing so in haste is a reckless proposition, lest we risk failing to acknowledge some of the brighter moments which provided hope, inspiration, and, of course, entertainment.
TOP 10 USA GRECO MATCHES OF 2020
One inescapable byproduct of the abbreviated competitive ledger for US athletes is the spotlight that continues to shine on the happenings in Ottawa from this past March. There is no way around this. The implications of the Pan-American Olympic Qualifier cannot be overstated, particularly when understanding that the general training plan for the event was set in motion approximately 16 months prior. It wasn’t simply “a big deal”; outside of the Tokyo Olympics, the Pan-Am Qualifier was the biggest deal … rest of story at http://www.fivepointmove.com/usa-greco/top-10-usa-greco-roman-matches-2020/?mc_cid=6915204714&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – Next BIG Thing: Tanner Farmer Has Already Clouded The Heavyweight Picture
These are strange times. Days still go by as quickly as before. The Earth has continued spinning on its axis. That part hasn’t changed. Difficult to believe, but Christmas, at least in the United States, is almost here. Isn’t that something? Seems like the last one was only a week ago. But this year, city sidewalks are no longer busy sidewalks and not as many are dressed in holiday style; though the hope is that somewhere, and despite the confusion, children are in fact laughing — even if for most adults, smiles aren’t yet as plentiful as they used to be. Conversations within the wrestling world have taken on a similarly tenuous tone. We’ve all felt this. Stress tightens the vocal cords, leading to utterances of pained sentences should a topic pertain to the future. It’s well-intentioned role play. Or an innocent brand of dishonesty, if such a thing even exists. … rest of story at http://www.fivepointmove.com/usa-greco/tanner-farmer-heavyweight-irtc/?mc_cid=ed5fd11129&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME’S “MY WRESTLING GOAL” ENCOURAGES WRESTLERS TO ACHIEVE IN 2021
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum are encouraging wrestlers of all ages to set a wrestling goal for 2021 and share it for display in the two museums. “Every honoree in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum would agree that setting goals is extremely important and that writing goals down increases your commitment and focus,” said Lee Roy Smith, Executive Director, National Wrestling Hall of Fame. “Sharing a goal allows others to help encourage you while also helping keep you on track to achieve your goal. Our hope is that sharing and having their goal displayed where the greatest wrestlers in history are honored will provide extra motivation and incentive for young wrestlers to succeed.” … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2021/January/08/NWHOF-Goals-project?mc_cid=c6c3fe425c&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
11 } – The Rankings Episode with The Open Mat’s Earl Smith – NCS72
Episode 72 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast is up and out as host Brian Reinhardt talks about the upcoming season and one of the more divisive subjects in wrestling – rankings. To talk about all things wrestling, the show welcomes back Earl Smith of @theopenmat to talk about what goes into it and how the @PackWrestle combatants stand.
Show Segments
1:00 – Welcome
2:00 – Earl Smith has big shoes to fill.
5:15 – How does the season play out with only duals in the regular season?
8:30 – 125 pounds
11:50 – 133 pounds … rest of story at https://www.mattalkonline.com/podcast/pack-mentality/the-rankings-episode-with-the-open-mats-earl-smith-ncs72/?mc_cid=f9e49e1788&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
12 } – Wrestling mom pens children’s book to educate novices about the sport
Susan Scandlon knew absolutely nothing about wrestling. Now she’s a fanatical wrestling mom. Her new children’s book explores a young wrestler’s journey into the sport. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPlayer.jsp?TIM=1610338206698&twSessionId=odefydkksn&videoId=931746135&mc_cid=ee9459dd97&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
NC STATE WRESTLING
Pair of Top-10 Upsets Highlight #4 Pack’s 27-6 Win Over #12 Pitt
Pair of Top-10 Upsets Highlight #4 @PackWrestle’s 27-6 Win Over #12 Pitt
Pack wins 8 of 10 bouts, including final six
RALEIGH, N.C. – Powered behind a pair of top-10 upsets, and four ranked wins overall, #4 @PackWrestle stormed past #12 Pitt 27-6 Friday night in Reynolds Coliseum.
The Pack (4-0, 2-0 ACC) won eight of the 10 bouts overall against the Panthers (3-1, 1-1), including the final six bouts of the night.
The 21st consecutive Pack dual win was highlighted by freshman Isaac Trumble stepping in at 197 pounds for the first time this season and scoring a 6-1 win over #5 Nino Bonaccorsi. At 165 pounds, Thomas Bullard came away with a 4-3 win over #7 Jake Wentzel.
The dual started at 125 pounds, and with bonus points for the Pack. #5 Jakob Camacho scored all five takedowns in the bout, including three in the third period, and scored a 13-5 major decision to open the dual. Pitt’s first win was a #4 Micky Phillippi 4-2 decision over #16 Jarrett Trombley.
The Pack came right back with a top-15 win at 141 pounds, as #11 Tariq Wilson stayed undefeated with a 7-5 OT win over #14 Cole Matthews. Matthews got a takedown in the final seconds to tie the score, but after a scoreless first 60 seconds of OT, Wilson got a reversal for the decisive points.
Pitt once again answered with a decision at 149 pounds, as Luke Kemerer scored the bout’s lone takedown with 10 seconds left to down Ed Scott, 3-2.
#2 Hayden Hidlay got more bonus points, as he notched three four-point near falls in the second period at 157 pounds for a 19-2 tech fall win. The Pack led at intermission 12-6.
NC State came right out and scored a top-10 win at 165 pounds. #17 Thomas Bullard used a second period takedown and third period reversal to score a 4-3 win over #7 Jake Wentzel.
The Pack racked up a third straight win, as #12 Daniel Bullard used 3:08 of RT in a dominating 6-0 decision to up the Pack lead to 18-6.
#4 Trent Hidlay made his Reynolds season debut and was dominate with a ranked win with all four takedowns in the bout and 2:29 of RT in an 11-4 decision over #16 Gregg Harvey.
Making his debut in the lineup, freshman Isaac Trumble came out and scored a top-5 win, taking out #5 Nino Bonaccorsi 6-1. After a scoreless first, Trumble started the second on top and scored a four-point near fall as time expired. He then added an escape and 2:00 of RT came away with the upset win. … rest of story at www.GoPack.com
International Wrestling News (2021) – # 2
TDR Editor’s Notes ; As it has been 3 weeks since looking at the news of International wrestling the news shared below is mostly from last month. Yet there is looking ahead to the coming year in which the delayed 2020 Olympics are scheduled to be held in 2021.
E-mail us at the Editor’s office at martinkfleming@gmail.com
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1 } – Five things you didn’t know about Olympic freestyle wrestling champion Taha Akgul
The 125kg grappler became a hero in Turkey after winning his nation’s only gold medal at Rio 2016, but did you know he barely ate anything before his final bout? More on that below!
Taha Akgul has a big presence in Turkey, in every sense of the word.
Standing at 1.92m (6ft 4in) and weighing 125kg (276lb), he cuts a formidable figure. But it’s his exploits as a freestyle wrestler that have won him so much acclaim. At the Rio 2016 Olympics he won Turkey’s only gold medal, dominating Iran’s Komeil Ghasemi in the final 3-1. But at the end of 2019, shortly after winning his seventh European Championships, Akgul was struck down with a serious shoulder injury that kept him out of the sport for a year.
As wrestling prepares to make its return from the coronavirus delay in Belgrade, December 12-18, the 30-year-old is nearing full fitness and is determined to retain his Olympic crown at the Tokyo Olympics.
But how well do you know the Turkish wrestler? … rest of story at https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/stories/features/detail/five-interesting-facts-wrestling-turkey-taha-akgul/?mc_cid=6c7e360412&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – WCL Conducts Safe Sport Town Halls
WCL would like to thank all the participants who attended one of the Safe Sport Town Halls in late November. Four sessions were held with officials, athletes, coaches and PTSOs & clubs with the goal of collecting additional feedback on the content and implementation of the Safe Sport Policy Manual. The discussions were open, insightful, respectful and advanced our shared goals related to Safe Sport.
Dr. Frank Fowlie, WCL’s newly appointed Complaints & Appeal Officer, participated at the start of each town hall to introduce himself and explain his role. He provided clarity on how a complaint will be handled and talked about his independence and impartiality. For more information on Dr. Fowlie’s role visit our Safe Sport page. https://wrestling.ca/safe-sport/
Steve Indig, a lawyer with the Sport Law & Strategy Group, talked about the broader context … rest of story at https://wrestling.ca/wcl-conducts-safe-sport-town-halls/?mc_cid=c2c44a5110&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
WCL seeks bids for 2022-2024 Canadian Wrestling Championships and Canadian Wrestling Trials .. story at https://wrestling.ca/wcl-seeks-bids-for-2022-2024-canadian-wrestling-championships-and-canadian-wrestling-trials/?mc_cid=065f8820b6&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – Cuban Wrestling Gala this Friday and Saturday at the Sports City
Havana, Dec 10.- With the completion of 30 fights in two days, the Pedro Val In Memoriam Fight Gala will be held in this capital, on the 11th and 12th of the current month, in what promise to be two days with much rivalry and emotions. To discuss this and other issues, federation, coaches and wrestlers met with the press this Wednesday at the Cuban Sports Hall, located inside the Ciudad Deportiva coliseum, to address what happened in a year marked by Covid-19 and new projects.
Luis de la Portilla, national commissioner of that discipline, expressed that despite the little competitive activity due to the pandemic, the Cuban gladiators took advantage of their participation in the pre-Olympic tournament in Ottawa, Canada, in March, to obtain 10 tickets to the Tokyo summer date. … rest of story at http://www.cadenagramonte.cu/english/show/articles/31671:cuban-wrestling-gala-this-friday-and-saturday-at-the-sports-city?mc_cid=afaeddd782&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – Individual World Cup Entries
CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (December 9) — Abdulrashid “The Tank” SADULAEV (RUS), the four-time world champion and Rio Olympic gold medalist, headlines the entry list for the Individual World Cup (December 12-18) that will feature 505 wrestlers from 51 different countries. Sadulaev is one of 31 returning world medalists — including five world champions from 2019 — who will take the mat in Serbia next week. Freestyle and Greco-Roman each include 11 medal winners from Nur-Sultan, while women’s wrestling welcomes 9 from the last world championships.
World Medalist By Style
Freestyle: 3 gold, 2 silver and 6 bronze = 11
Greco-Roman: 1 gold, 3 silver and 7 bronze = 11
Women’s Wrestling: 1 gold, 3 silver and 5 bronze = 9
Freestyle (’19 world champions listed in BOLD) … rest of story at https://unitedworldwrestling.org/article/individual-world-cup-entries?mc_cid=372ecbefe1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
International wrestling returns at ‘Individual World Cup’ in Belgrade
This competition replaces the 2020 World Championships, but will still take place in the Serbian capital from 12-18 December.
It wasn’t the event we originally expected, but wrestling will finally return this week at the Individual World Cup in Belgrade, Serbia. The 2020 World Championships were initially scheduled for those dates, but the non-participation of several top nations due to coronavirus concerns meant that the event was reborn as an individual World Cup competition in the same location. Fans will be able to enjoy all three categories of senior wrestling: freestyle, Greco-Roman and women’s. … full story at https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/stories/news/detail/wrestling-individual-world-cup-preview-belgrade/?mc_cid=d179f0f753&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – 2020 UWW Individual World Cup: The Biggest Names & Best Weights
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Following months of speculation, anticipation, confusion — and eventually, optimism — United World Wrestling’s attempt at concluding the calendar year on a high note has finally arrived. The 2020 UWW Individual World Cup, to be considered as an inaugural event should it continue in the future, begins Saturday morning live from Belgrade, Serbia offering Greco-Roman fans an opportunity to catch some of the sport’s most prominent competitors in action without traditional team concerns on the line.
What is on the line for wrestlers, save for pride and an earnest surge of confidence prior to the last leg of the Olympic training block, is money. 300,000 SF (Swiss francs) is set for division among all 30 weight categories (including men and women’s freestyle). Therefore, the financial incentive and general format of the Individual World Cup bring to mind a popular event from the recent past, Azerbaijan’s Golden Grand Prix. … rest of story at http://www.fivepointmove.com/greco-wrestling-news/2020-uww-individual-world-cup-preview/?mc_cid=afaeddd782&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
International wrestling to return in Belgrade with UWW Individual World Cup
More than 500 wrestlers from 51 countries are set to compete at the United World Wrestling (UWW) Individual World Cup in Serbian capital Belgrade. The event serves as a replacement for the cancelled World Championships, which Belgrade had been due to host. After countries including Japan and the United States pulled out over coronavirus concerns, UWW called off the World Championships as a threshold for entries had not been met.
The Individual World Cup will also be the first international competition since the beginning of the global health crisis. With COVID-19 countermeasures in place, 505 competitors are set to battle it out across 30 freestyle, Greco-Roman and women’s weight divisions over the next seven days. … full story at https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1101889/uww-individual-world-cup-belgrade-2020?mc_cid=afaeddd782&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – Individual World Cup Results
Maskevich, Korpasi, & RUS Own The Story On Day 1 Of Individual World Cup
What transpires in Belgrade, Serbia from now until Monday is different from a typical World event — though for the most part, the results coming out of Saturday’s action were, indeed, typical. That’s because the Russian Federation has a finalist in four of the first five contested weight categories, and Hungary’s Balint Korpasi (72 kg, world #5) has once again guaranteed himself a spot on a major podium. … rest of story at http://www.fivepointmove.com/greco-wrestling-news/individual-world-cup-day-1/?mc_cid=1d3b41c6e1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Olympic champion Štefanek retires following defeat at UWW Individual World Cup … full story at https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1101931/uww-individual-world-cup-d1?mc_cid=1d3b41c6e1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Russia Claims 4 More Gold Medals to Cap Dominant GR Performance … story and photos at https://unitedworldwrestling.org/article/russia-claims-4-more-gold-medals-cap-dominant-gr-performance?mc_cid=2646a1a5c8&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Chamizo Storms into FS Finals, Russia Advances 3 … full story at https://unitedworldwrestling.org/article/chamizo-storms-fs-finals-russia-advances-3?mc_cid=4edc48d477&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – Bureau Announces Change of Dates and Locations for 2021 Championships and Qualifiers
CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (December 22) – The United World Wrestling bureau held a virtual meeting Tuesday to discuss several topics, including an update to the dates and locations of competitions in 2021.
Citing limited interest in a January competition, the bureau voted to move the Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series tournament from mid-January to March 4-7.
To help with costs and coordination the bureau also voted to combine the Asian Championships and Olympic Qualifier to Almaty, Kazakhstan with the tournaments set to run back-to-back April 9-17. Similarly, the African & Oceania Qualifier and African Championships are scheduled to be held back-to-back in El Jadida, Morocco from April 2-11. Due to travel concerns surrounding COVID-19 the Oceania continental championships have been cancelled.
Given the large number of expected participants, the European Championships and European Olympic Qualifier will remain at separate locations with the Qualifier scheduled March 18-21 in Budapest and the Championships April 19-25 in Poland. … rest of story at https://unitedworldwrestling.org/article/bureau-announces-change-dates-and-locations-2021-championships-and-qualifiers?mc_cid=f9e49e1788&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – QUALIFYING PROCEDURES SET FOR 2021 SENIOR WORLDS, 2021 PAN AM CHAMPIONSHIPS AND 2021 ROME RANKING EVENT
USA Wrestling has finalized and posted the Qualification and Procedures in all three Olympic disciplines for three major Senior-level international events in 2021.
These events include:
• 2021 Senior World Championships, Oslo, Norway, October 2-10
• 2021 Pan American Championships, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 27-30
• 2021 Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series event, Rome, Italy, January 14-17
Each of these documents were developed by the appropriate Sport Committees (Men’s Freestyle, Greco-Roman, Women’s Freestyle) and have been approved by USA Wrestling’s Executive Committee.
All nine of the procedures can be viewed on TheMat.com, in the Team USA section at:
https://www.teamusa.org/usa-wrestling/team-usa/team-selection-criteria
2021 Senior World Championships summary
In all three styles, any 2020 Tokyo Olympian who wins a medal at the Olympic Games in Tokyo in August 2021, will have the right to compete at the 2021 World Championships at the same weight class. The 2021 Olympic medalist must declare their intent to compete by August 15, 2021. … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/December/16/Procedures-posted-for-2021-Worlds-Pan-Ams-and-Rome-Ranking-events?mc_cid=4edc48d477&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – Wrestling breakdown: Razambek Zhamalov knocks off two-time World champion Frank Chamizo
The 2020 Russian National champion cemented his status as world #1 at 74 kg with a win over a perennial elite.
After the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo were delayed, United World Wrestling scrambled to organize a world-level tournament for the year. Impressively, they were able to secure a venue in Belgrade, Serbia and produce what could have been an official World Championship. Unfortunately, major international players like the United States and Japan declined to send their teams to Serbia.
Without full buy-in from key members of the wrestling world, UWW downgraded the event from the World Championship to the “Individual World Cup,” more or less the exact same format as worlds, without the title. Even participating nations like Iran and India held back pound-for-pound talents such as Hassan Yazdanicharati and Bajrang Punia, but the Olympic weights were stacked nonetheless. … rest of story at https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2020/12/25/22187999/wrestling-breakdown-razambek-zhamalov-knocks-off-two-time-world-champion-frank-chamizo?mc_cid=0d946e15c0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – Monday Roundup: European C’Ships Clarification; Revamped Schedule
Voting is now open for our end-of-year awards, which for 2020 is limited to Athlete of the Year and Outstanding Individual Performance. As reported in last week’s Roundup, Impact Performer is unfortunately unavailable due to the fact that there simply was not a large-enough pool of American athletes who competed in international/overseas events, nor were there enough events, period, from which to glean amenable candidates.
Athlete of the Year and Outstanding Individual Performance are different, however. There most certainly were several wrestlers whom despite the lack of competition managed to achieve meaningful milestones and deserve to be recognized for their efforts — hence why AOTY is being offered. In addition, Outstanding Individual Performance is our “snapshot” award, as it isolates one athlete’s standing at one event and is supported by contextual value. … rest of story at http://www.fivepointmove.com/greco-wrestling-news/european-cships-clarification-revamped-schedule/?mc_cid=c19dc39a02&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
11 } – USA WRESTLING TO SEND 33 TOP SENIOR ATHLETES TO HENRI DEGLANE GRAND PRIX IN FRANCE NEXT WEEK
USA Wrestling is expecting to send a 33-athlete delegation to the Henri Deglane Grand Prix, which is set for Jan. 15-17 in Nice, France. The squad includes nine women’s freestylers, 10 men’s freestylers and 12 Greco-Roman athletes. The tournament will start Jan. 15 with women’s freestyle, followed by men’s freestyle on Jan. 16 and wrapping up with Greco-Roman on Jan. 17. Among the USA’s entrants, there are two Olympic champions, four World champions and five World medalists. 2016 Olympic champions Helen Maroulis and Kyle Snyder will be competing in Nice. Both are also two-time World champions. Maroulis, who was the first woman in USA Wrestling history to win an Olympic title, last competed at the Pan American Olympic Qualifier in March, where she earned gold and qualified the U.S. at her weight, 57 kg, for the 2021 Olympics. Snyder, the youngest Olympic wrestling champ for the USA … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2021/January/04/Henri-Deglane-roster?mc_cid=ea644fcb33&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
12 } – Top Ten Stories from 2020
1. President Statement on Tokyo 2020 and Next Steps
Dear Athletes and Members of the Wrestling Community,
Coming from the Joint Statement of the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee, I would like to inform you that the Tokyo2020 Games will be postponed to no later than Summer 2021. This decision was made after accounting for the health of the athletes, those involved in the Olympic Games, and the international community at-large. The decision to delay will have a significant impact on our athletes and the remaining qualification process. Like other federations and stakeholders, we are waiting to receive more detailed guidelines from the IOC Sports Department concerning the qualification process and will provide an update as soon as possible.
2. Who’s In? Freestyle Wrestling Olympic Qualifiers
In response to the IOC’s decision to postpone the Tokyo Olympic Games until the summer of 2021, United World Wrestling has announced that all Olympic qualification spots already earned will continue to be honored. Russia crowned four world champions and one bronze medalist in Olympic freestyle weight categories at the 2019 World Championships in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, to qualify five weight categories for the Tokyo Olympics. The only weight category not yet qualified for Russia is 125kg. … rest of story at https://unitedworldwrestling.org/article/top-ten-stories-2020?mc_cid=afb669e366&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
NCAA Division III Programs’ News – (2021) – # 1
TDR Editor’s Notes ; This is our first offering of stories focused just on teams in Division III of the NCAA. Unfortunately much of the news is about the cancellations of matches and seasons by some teams. Yet there are some match results, polls, news about wrestlers and coaches. Read on, learn and enjoy.
E-mail us at the Editor’s office at martinkfleming@gmail.com
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1 } – NWCA Division III Releases Regular Season Poll #1
Manheim, PA – With the status of the NCAA Division III Championships still up in the air, teams have begun their return to competition, and with that comes the first edition of the D3 Coaches Rankings, including the individual top-10 ranking and the team tournament top-15 poll. Wabash College starts the year as the nation’s top-ranked team with 41 points, while there is a logjam for second place with Wartburg, John Carrol, and the Coast Guard Academy all with 39 points. Wisconsin La Crosse rounds out the top-five with 35 points. INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS
The top-ranked Little Giants of Wabash College (IN) currently have four athletes ranked in their respective weight classe and are led by senior standouts Kyle Hatch (165) and Max Bishop (285). Hatch and Bishop each enter the season ranked #1 in this week’s polls. They are joined in the top ten by teammates #9 Carlos Champagne (125) and #5 Alex Barr (165). … rest of story at https://portal.nwcaonline.com/articles/NWCA_News/NWCA-Division-III-Releases-Regular-21-1-2021
2 } – The Noke Wrestling News Podcast – Episode 5 (Recruiting and End of Semester News)
This episode of Noke Wrestling news is brought to you by: www.blueridgewrestlingclub.com
On the fifth episode of Noke Wrestling News we talk to head coach Nate Yetzer about the staff’s progress on the recruiting trail. A staggering 22 recruiting have already committed to the Roanoke program. Coach Yetzer also shares his opinions on what makes a good recruiter and how to target certain weight classes. It’s also time for the Fall Fund Drive, so listen and find out how to support the program. … rest of story at https://news.theopenmat.com/podcasts/noke-wrestling-news/the-noke-wrestling-news-podcast-episode-5-recruiting-and-end-of-semester-news/79547?mc_cid=29548697b5&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – Sean Thompson ’21: Leading Through History
Wrestling senior builds career skills through internship
One of the wrestling team’s top competitors throughout his collegiate career, senior Sean Thompson let his actions do most of his talking early in his career, but with the help of an internship through Gettysburg College’s Civil War Institute, Thompson has emerged as a vocal and consummate team leader. Thompson opened his collegiate wrestling career with a bang, claiming top honors at 141 pounds at the Messiah Invitational in his first-ever appearance. He’s racked up 82 career wins in three seasons, including 31 during the 2019-20 campaign.
Off the mat, the history and political science double-major has grown his leadership skills exponentially, thanks in large part to the Brian C. Pohanka Internship Program. The program gives Gettysburg students special opportunity to do paid work on the frontlines of history, giving public tours of iconic historic sites, gaining hands-on experience with original artifacts and documents, assisting with the management of historic landscapes, leading children’s programs, and conducting independent historical research. At the urging of Gettysburg Professors Peter Carmichael and Bill Bowman, Thompson applied for the program during the fall of 2018. … rest of story at https://gettysburgsports.com/news/2020/12/4/wrestling-sean-thompson-21-leading-through-history.aspx?mc_cid=876213e0a7&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – College wrestling: Wartburg embracing opportunity to wrestle Iowa State
It was a ray of sunshine in the midst of a gloomy time.
Wartburg College wrestling coach Eric Keller’s phone rang late in the month of last March, weeks after the COVID-19 virus forced the NCAA to cancel the Division III wrestling championships on the eve of their start. Keller was still processing that loss.
College wrestling: Wartburg’s Briggs loves a good challenge
But like many athletes, a good dare is hard to pass up, and one was presented that day to Briggs, now a junior All-American wrestler at Wartburg College. The caller identification on Keller’s phone said it was Iowa State head coach Kevin Dresser. Immediately, Keller thought this could be interesting. “He called randomly out of the blue,” Keller said. “He asked if I’d like to dual next season. I said absolutely we are 100 percent in and let’s figure out how to make it happen. It’s was a good day in the midst of a lot of rough ones.” Initially, Dresser and Keller settled on Nov. 6 as the date, but with COVID-19 positive cases rising nationwide, the NCAA postponed the start of its wrestling season to after January. … rest of story at https://wcfcourier.com/sports/blogs/half_nelson_half_fiction/college-wrestling-wartburg-embracing-opportunity-to-wrestle-iowa-state/article_947b0492-27d6-511b-b73f-608972035038.html?mc_cid=e4f16a9e0e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – King’s College Winter Athletic Competition Update
Dear Members of the King’s College Community:
Given the continual and growing challenges presented by COVID-19, and with the health and safety of our students, staff, and partners as our top priority, King’s College will not participate in winter sports competition in the coming months. This decision impacts women’s basketball, men’s basketball, women’s ice hockey, men’s ice hockey, indoor track & field, swimming, and wrestling. I know how much the winter season means to our students, staff, and our coaches—and especially to the dedicated men and women who give so much to play these sports. I am deeply sorry that we will miss this year’s season and the joy and sense of community the games bring to our campus. I also know that there is nothing that I can say that will lessen the disappointment and feelings of loss that are being experienced by our student-athletes, families, coaches, and friends. The public health environment relating to COVID-19, including here in Northeastern Pennsylvania, is currently no better than it was when we decided to cancel fall sports competition. In fact, it is worse. … rest of story at https://kingscollegeathletics.com/news/2021/1/7/general-kings-college-winter-athletic-competition-update.aspx
6 } – Shenandoah wrestlers eager to compete after long delay to inaugural season
After nearly a year of navigating his new program through COVID-19 and a months-long delay to the wrestling season, Shenandoah University head coach Tim McGuire will finally lead his team onto the mat for the first time this weekend. It will be a major milestone for the Hornets, who are set to compete at the U.S. Marine Corps Star City Classic hosted by Roanoke College at the Salem Civic Center this morning. Not only will it be the first-ever event for Shenandoah’s new wrestling program, but it will also mark the end of a 310-day sports hiatus for the university, which shut down all intercollegiate activities in mid-March in response to the ongoing pandemic. It hasn’t been a smooth road, and as recently as last weekend … rest of story at https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/shenandoah-wrestlers-eager-to-compete-after-long-delay-to-inaugural-season/article_efb3652d-5798-533f-9de7-da2f1e20d4ca.html?mc_cid=80454f9eb5&mc_eid=%5B2ef7cbca4b%5D
7 } – Augsburg coaching legend John Grygelko passes away
MINNEAPOLIS — John Grygelko, who played a key role in establishing the Augsburg University men’s wrestling team as a small-college national power, died on Friday, December 18, 2020. He was 93 years old.
Grygelko coached the Auggies during a key period of the program’s growth, from 1972 to 1980. His teams never finished lower than second in Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference competition, winning six straight league titles from 1975 to 1980. Grygelko coached 32 MIAC individual champions, including three conference tournament most valuable wrestlers. He produced a 98-12-1 dual-meet record in his Augsburg career, including two unbeaten seasons (11-0 in 1976-77, 12-0 in 1978-79).
Under Grygelko, the Auggies finished in the top 10 in NAIA national competition four times, including a second-place finish in 1975 and a third-place finish in 1979. He coached 18 NAIA All-Americans during his Augsburg years, including national champions Scott Whirley ’82 (126 pounds) and Jeff Swenson ’79 (167 pounds) in 1979. Grygelko was named NAIA National Coach of the Year in 1975.
“We hold John and his family in our hearts as we mourn his loss. ‘G’ was much more than a coach to so many of us. ‘G’ was a father figure who guided the lives of hundreds of young men, and for many of us, helped mold us into the men we are today. He was instrumental in bringing Augsburg’s wrestling program to national prominence,” said Swenson, who succeeded Grygelko as Augsburg’s head coach in 1980 and led the Auggies to 10 NCAA Division III national championships in his 25 seasons (1980-84, 1986-2007). Swenson currently serves as Augsburg’s athletic director. … rest of story at https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2020/12/18/mwr121820.aspx?mc_cid=ed5fd11129&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – Texas native finds his place with Central wrestling squad
A weekend visit to Pella sealed the decision for Chris Wilson
HOUSTON, TEXAS—The 2019 NCAA Division III Women’s Golf Championship and a meal at Olive Garden helped seal the choice for Chris Wilson (sophomore, Houston, Texas, Cypress Ridge HS) to join the Central College wrestling team.
Wilson was planning to attend a community college and start the path towards becoming a nurse in the Houston area. His college wrestling recruitment ramped up after his senior season, including a message from Central’s assistant coach Daniel Page. One thing led to another and Wilson was on his first plane ride to visit campus. “It was my first and only college visit because I was hooked,” Wilson said. “I liked how the campus looked and I was kind of starstruck when I first met Coach Page. I was pumped to be on a college visit and meeting with a college coach.”
His weekend at Central put the Texas native at ease.
“It was just really fun to be here,” Wilson said. “On the last night I was here, I went to a dance on campus and I really connected with (former Dutch wrestler) Jeremy Vester and some other wrestlers. It just felt like I was already here and I felt really comfortable.” … rest of story at https://athletics.central.edu/news/2020/12/9/texas-native-finds-his-place-with-central-wrestling-squad.aspx?mc_cid=372ecbefe1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – Wartburg Wrestling Tops American Rivers Conference Preseason Coaches’ Poll
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Results of the American Rivers Conference Wrestling Preseason Poll (as voted on by the league’s head coaches):
Wartburg is the preseason favorite to win the league’s championship and regain their place atop the American Rivers Conference. The Knights earned 63 points in the poll, recording seven of nine first-place votes. Coming off their dethroning of the Knights and the program’s first conference title, Loras is picked to finish second. The Duhawks picked up 56 points and one first-place vote. Coe claimed the final first-place vote and earned 52 points in the poll to finish third. Capsules on all nine teams — follow here:
New Coaches: None
The Schedule: As with so much of what has happened since March12, 2020 when the novel coronavirus pandemic shutdown college sports, the 2021 season will be like no other in conference history. … rest of story at https://rollrivers.com/news/2021/1/12/american-rivers-conference-wartburg-chosen-as-american-rivers-wrestling-coaches-preseason-favorites.aspx?mc_cid=985ebae38c&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – BIG CANCELLATION UPDATE
Prior to today, d3wrestle.com has reported only schools that have explicitly canceled the wrestling season. Today’s update includes other schools that have indicated to the NWCA rankings committee that they should not be ranked because they will not be competing, even though there has not been an announcement specifically saying so. As of today, January 18th, there are 32 schools that are believed to be opting out of the 2021 season. The list below differentiates between these schools.
Teams in bold have publicly said no to wrestling (or made a blanket statement for all winter sports) in the 2020-21 season. Teams in italics may not have explicitly canceled wrestling but have indicated as much to the rankings committee or d3wrestle.com. … rest of story at https://www.d3wrestle.com/big-cancellation-update/?mc_cid=ad63827ef7&mc_eid=%5B2ef7cbca4b%5D
11 } – Ferrum College Men’s and Women’s Wrestling Changes Announced
FERRUM, Va. — Four athletic schedule changes have been announced at Ferrum College, two each in men’s and women’s wrestling. Ferrum’s home men’s wrestling match scheduled for Wednesday, January 20, against Emory & Henry College has been moved. The Panthers will now travel to Emory & Henry on Saturday, January 23, for a 3:00 p.m. match in Emory, Virginia. Coach Ryan Riggs’ team was scheduled to wrestle at Southern Virginia University Saturday (Jan. 23), but that match has been postponed to a date yet to be announced. Ferrum’s women’s wrestling trip to the Emmanual College Invitational in Franklin Springs, Georgia on Saturday, January 23, has been canceled. Additionally, … rest of story at https://ferrum.prestosports.com/sports/wrest/2020-21/releases/20210118o20ja0?mc_cid=ad63827ef7&mc_eid=%5B2ef7cbca4b%5D
12 } – Brockport wrestling coach resumes role even as cloud hangs over team
Don Murray can step back into his role as SUNY Brockport wrestling coach, but now an investigation about possible NCAA violations looms over Murray and the team. Murray, the college and former wrestlers at the Division III college celebrated his 50th season as coach in 2019. But SUNY Brockport announced a suspension of the team last month, and … rest of story at https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/2020/10/29/brockport-wrestling-team-don-murray-covid-19-ncaa-investigation-ncaa-division-iii/6076095002/?mc_cid=8d4526dbd7&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
WINTER SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENT
In an abundance of caution to protect the health and safety of students and staff, after consultation with conference leadership, the presidents of the State University of New York Athletic Conference have made the difficult decision to cancel winter sports (basketball, ice hockey, indoor track & field, swim & dive). Additionally, SUNY Brockport has canceled winter competition for the non-SUNYAC sports of wrestling and gymnastics. Despite these changes for Brockport athletics, the campus community continues to recognize the importance of athletics participation to its student-athletes. Much like the fall sports, administrators and coaches have developed plans to engage student-athletes safely in small-group activity through in-person practices and instruction, strength and conditioning training, leadership training and team building activities.
Winter student-athletes will not lose a semester or season of eligibility if they participate in skill and drill sessions during the 2020-2021 academic year.
FAQs on SUNY Brockport Athletics
Will there be winter sports?
Teams will be able to practice in small groups to begin with. Winter sports teams will not participate in intercollegiate competition this winter. Winter sport teams include basketball, gymnastics, indoor track & field, wrestling, ice hockey, and swim & dive. … rest of the story at https://gobrockport.com/news/2020/10/19/general-sunyac-cancels-winter-sports-seasons.aspx
College Results – (2021) – #6
TDR Editor’s Notes ; Results of matches fromacross all divisions that are actively competing at this time.
E-mail us at the Editor’s office at martinkfleming@gmail.com
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1 } – College wrestling: Key results and takeaways from this weekend’s duals
From ranked upsets to first period pins, the third week of college wrestling had it all. All seven conferences appeared in action this week, headlined by the No. 1 Iowa Hawkeyes dominating No. 6 Nebraska 31-6 behind the impressive leadership and savviness of 125-pound, two-time NCAA champion Spencer Lee. Top-ranked 141 pounder Jaydin Eierman also made his debut for the Hawkeyes, while No. 1-ranked 197-pounder Noah Adams notched a solid 3-2 ranked win for West Virginia and heavyweight leader Gable Steveson did Gable Steveson things with a tech fall and a fall for the Gophers. Here’s everything you need to know about the wrestling results from this weekend and what to make of recent lineup changes, athlete performances and potential championship success.
Hawkeyes soar past Huskers with big points from Lee, DeSanto, Young and Brands
If you come for Iowa, you get The Bull…and nine of his teammates. Iowa’s 165-pound senior Alex Marinelli, also known as “The Bull,” is just one of five Iowa seniors to notch a win against No. 6 Nebraska on Friday, and it’s this kind of veteran leadership that is expected by Hawkeye fans to carry Iowa to its first team title in over 10 years this March. … rest of story at https://www.ncaa.com/news/wrestling/article/2021-01-18/college-wrestling-key-results-and-takeaways-weekends-duals?mc_cid=0d6ab523a2&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – PANTHERS RETURN TO FITZGERALD FIELD HOUSE WITH WIN OVER LEHIGH
PITTSBURGH—The University of Pittsburgh wrestling team earned a Top-25 victory over Lehigh on Saturday evening, winning 24-9 in the first home match of the season at the Fitzgerald Field House.
The Panthers, ranked No. 13 by the NWCA Coaches Poll this week, took down No. 17-ranked Lehigh decisively in the dual, winning eight out of the 10 matches. In the 65th meeting in Pitt-Lehigh wrestling series history, the 24-9 margin marked Pitt’s largest home victory over Lehigh ever.
Pitt defeated Lehigh for the second straight season, and head coach Keith Gavin was pleased with his team’s success but also pointed out that several individual matches were very close in a dual that the final team score suggested was more one-sided.
“We won a lot of close matches tonight, and I thought we got too conservative at times,” Gavin said. “We can certainly do a better job of scoring when we have a lead. Our goal is to build a mentality of always trying to stay on the attack. It was a solid team win over a Lehigh program that we respect a ton, but I’d like to see us finish matches better and not play it so safe.” … rest of story at https://pittsburghpanthers.com/news/2021/1/9/wrestling-panthers-return-to-fitzgerald-field-house-with-win-over-lehigh.aspx?mc_cid=a7ee94d0b8&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – Wrestling takes down No. 25 Rider in season opener
Roes, Sobotker and DePrez all register pins in 27-20 win
The Binghamton University wrestling team wasted no time making an imprint on the 2021 season, rattling off back-to-back pins to open the match in a 27-20 victory over Rider at the West Gym in Vestal. Six victories in total, highlighted by pins from Micah Roes, Anthony Sobotker and Lou DePrez helped vault the Bearcats over the nationally ranked Broncs (InterMat). “That start was electric,” head coach Kyle Borshoff said. To get off to a start like that, it’s everything. We proved we’re a dangerous team tonight.”
Highlights
- Roes kicked things off at 125 pounds, and trailed early against Jonathan Tropea. The true freshman fell behind 4-2 after the first period, but regained the lead with a takedown and back points in the second. Roes had Tropea on his back for a large portion of the third, and notched the pin in the final seconds of the period.
- Leading 6-0 following the pin by Roes, Sobotker made quick work of Richie Koehler. Leading 2-0, Sobotker ignited his team with a pin just 1:10 into the first. … rest of story at https://bubearcats.com/news/2021/1/9/wrestling-takes-down-no-25-rider-in-season-opener.aspx?mc_cid=a7ee94d0b8&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – Army Shows Strong Momentum in Season Opener Against LIU
WEST POINT, N.Y. – The Army West Point wrestling team took the mat Saturday night against LIU, eager to redeem themselves after having their opportunity at an NCAA Tournament appearance cut short in 2020. Saturday’s match was the first time that the Black Knights have taken the floor against an opponent since the EIWA conference tournament last March. Army and LIU competed in a tournament style matchup, including 12 individual bouts, resulting in no cumulative team score. The competition included both intersquad and dual matchups with LIU. The Black Knights and the Sharks went head-to-head in five different weight classes and seven total bouts including 149lbs, 157lbs, 174lbs, 184lbs and 285lbs. Army came away with wins in all seven appearances in addition to notching five pins and two technical fall victories. … rest of story at https://goarmywestpoint.com/news/2021/1/9/wrestling-army-shows-strong-momentum-in-season-opener-against-liu.aspx?mc_cid=ee9459dd97&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – #11 Hounds open season 2-0
ARKADELPHIA, Ark.- The #11 UIndy wrestling team opened its 2021 season with a pair of wins in Great Lakes Valley Conference action Sunday. In the first competition in 316 days for the Greyhounds (2-0; 2-0 GLVC), they took a 26-17 win over #19 Drury. UIndy closed out the day with a 28-9 win over the host Tigers.
#11 UINDY 26 – #19 DRURY 17
After a Drury forfeit at 125, redshirt freshman Gavin Ritter made his debut in a UIndy singlet with a 6-0 win over Joe Chavez to push the Greyhounds to a 9-0 lead. The Panthers took a major decision win at 141, followed by true freshman Logan Bailey opening his UIndy career in a menacing fashion at 149 with a pin in 1:57 over Trevor Christian to put the score at 15-4 Greyhounds.
#4 Dawson Combest opened his season with an 8-1 decision at 157, … rest of story at https://athletics.uindy.edu/news/2021/1/10/wrestling-11-hounds-open-season-2-0.aspx?mc_cid=ee9459dd97&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – Hokies sweep quad meet, improve to 4-0
No. 8 Tech defeated Ohio, Kent St. and West Virginia to remain undefeated
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. – Virginia Tech wrestling won all three bouts Sunday at a quad meet vs. Ohio, Kent St. and West Virginia to improve to 4-0 on the 2020-21 season. The eighth-ranked Hokies lost just eight of the 30 matches Sunday afternoon and recorded 13 bonus-point victories.
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
- No. 18 Sam Latona was the only Hokie to go 3-0 Sunday afternoon. After winning his first match via forfeit, Latona won his second match in a 10-2 major decision before taking down No. 12 Killian Cardinale 3-2 in the only ranked matchup of the day.
- The Hokies recorded three wins by fall in team-scored matches, including Sam Hillegas’ second pin of the season after winning his first collegiate match via fall last week vs. Campbell. Bryce Andonian and Collin Gerardi also won by fall.
- In Tech’s 32-9 win over Kent St., the Hokies won seven matches, six of which were bonus-point wins. No. 1 and 2 in the country, Mekhi Lewis and Hunter Bolen, respectively, each secured technical falls in the win over the Golden Flashes.
- Seven Hokies made their dual debuts Sunday … rest of story at https://hokiesports.com/news/2021/1/10/wrestling-hokies-sweep-quad-meet-improve-to-4-0.aspx?mc_cid=ee9459dd97&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – Wolverines Dominate Maryland to Wrap Perfect Opening Weekend
1/10/2021 3:13:00 PM// Leah Howard
» No. 3 Michigan won nine of 10 matches, earning bonus points in six, to roll to a 38-3 win at Maryland and wrap a perfect opening weekend to its 2020-21 season.
» Drew Mattin and Mason Parris both used arm bars to secure falls at 141 pounds and heavyweight, respectively, while Will Lewan scored six takedowns and eight back points to earn a 22-6 technical fall at 157 pounds.
» Jack Medley earned two wins on the day, bumping up to claim a 12-5 decision at 133 pounds in the dual before rolling to a 25-10 technical fall at 125 pounds in the post-dual extra matches. … rest of story at https://mgoblue.com/news/2021/1/10/wrestling-wolverines-dominate-maryland-to-wrap-perfect-opening-weekend.aspx?mc_cid=ee9459dd97&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – No. 4 Wrestling Earns Two Wins on Sunday
The No. 4 Lindenwood wrestling team (2-0, 2-0 GLVC) opened the season on a high note, after taking down Davenport and No. 5 McKendree on Sunday in Hyland Arena in St. Charles, Mo.
DUAL ONE: No. 4 Lindenwood 44, Davenport 0
Austin Kegley got the Lions off to a good start against Davenport, as the 125-pound freshman earned a 13-7 decision to open the season. No. 2 Colby Smith dominated his opponent in the 141-pound weight class, as he was earning points at a rapid pace. Smith closed the match by earning a pin in the second period. No. 1 Gavin Londoff had a tight match in the 149-pound weight class, as he secured a 7-5 decision in his first match of the year. Ronnie Gentile returned to the program this year, and made a statement with a quality 19-6 major decision. Gentile put the pressure on in each of the three periods, building even more momentum for the Lions. Nate Trepanier wasted no time in his 165-pound bout, as the Oconto Falls, Wis. native earned a pin in just 1:08 of his match. Defending regional champion No. 1 Abner Romero handled his opponent in the 174-pound weight class. Romero was nearly flawless in his 9-0 major decision victory for the Lions. … rest of story at https://lindenwoodlions.com/news/2021/1/10/no-4-wrestling-earns-two-wins-on-sunday.aspx?mc_cid=ee9459dd97&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – No.5 Men’s Wrestling Goes 1-1 in Duals on Sunday
(ST. CHARLES, Mo. – Jan. 10) – The No. 5 McKendree University men’s wrestling team competed in two Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) duals Saturday afternoon on the campus of No.4 Lindenwood University. The Bearcats defeated Maryville (21-12) and fell to No.4 Lindenwood in a tiebreaker (18-19).
McKendree’s first competition of the afternoon was a close contest with GLVC rival Maryville. Christian Mejia (Elkhart, IN/Elkhart Memorial) started off the dual in favor for McKendree, and the following four weight classes would finish in close contest. It was in the 157-lb where McKendree would shine and take the following two matchups to provide enough cushion over their competition. The Bearcats won six of the 10 weight classes against Maryville, and tallied their first conference win of the 2021 season. … rest of story at https://mckbearcats.com/news/2021/1/10/no-5-mens-wrestling-goes-1-1-in-duals-on-sunday.aspx?mc_cid=ee9459dd97&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – Lopers Battle Top Competition in Iowa
Kearney, Neb. – The second-ranked Nebraska-Kearney wrestling team fell to No. 9 Iowa State, 38-4, and dominated Division III power Loras College, 25-14, Sunday afternoon in Ames, Ia.
This was UNK’s second competition date of the 2020-21 season. The Lopers “B” team fell to the Cyclone reserves, 36-7, and Duhawk reserves, 26-18, as well.
Iowa redshirt senior Matt Malcom (165 lbs.) went 2-0 on the day as he majored ISU’s Isaac Judge, 13-4, and pinned LC’s Matt Connolly. Malcom had eight near fall points and a second period takedown in the win over Judge while sticking Connolly at 2:47. He was up 4-1 at the time of the fall.
UNK was very competitive against … rest of story at https://lopers.com/news/2021/1/10/wrestling-lopers-battle-top-competition-in-iowa.aspx?mc_cid=ee9459dd97&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
11 } – VIKINGS WIN TWO CONFERENCE DUALS
Marshall, MO – No. 1 Grand View wrestling traveled to Marshall, Missouri this afternoon to take on two Heart of America Athletic Conference teams – Baker University and Missouri Valley College. The duals ended in two victories for the Vikings with the final score being 40-3. The Vikings faced some tough opponents during these two matchups. Highlighted with a win for No. 7 Casey Randles (JR/Coeur D Alene, ID) at 174 against Baker’s No. 6 Isaiah Luellen. Randles defeated Luellen by decision 4-3. During the Missouri Valley dual unranked Andrew Hamilton (FR/Algona, IA) defeated No. 13 Donovon McElligott by decision 7-1 while teammate Kyle Caldwell (SR/Willard, MO), currently ranked No. 6, took down … rest of story at http://www.gvvikings.com/article/6864?mc_cid=7d0bae3ce9&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
12 } – Wrestling collects first big win over Barons
CLEVELAND, Ga. (Jan. 12, 2020) – The Truett McConnell University wrestling team bested Brewton-Parker College Tuesday inside the TMU Volleyball/Wrestling Arena for the first time in TMU history with a final team score of 29-21. Most notable, four Bears were individually credited a pin on the day, featuring one technical fall. Sophomore Geowel Silvestre dominated at 141, earning a takedown in the final three seconds of the third period to secure a technical fall with a score of 17-2. At 149, junior Leonel Silvestre came out hot in the first period collecting the first pin of the day with 32 seconds left on the clock. Fellow junior Mitchell Thompson showed his grit at 165 by leading in score the entire match and clinching the win with a pin in the third period with three seconds remaining. After being out for injury, … rest of story at https://tmbears.com/news/2021/1/12/wrestling-collects-first-big-win-over-barons.aspx?mc_cid=6b4820f7a2&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
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