Rowan Clinches Win as Duke Comes from Behind to Defeat Sacred Heart, 19-18
DURHAM, N.C. — The Duke wrestling team won five out of the last six matches en route to registering a come-from-behind victory, 19-18, Saturday in the 2025-26 season opener against Sacred Heart in Cameron Indoor Stadium.
The Blue Devils collected victories on the day by Aurelius Dunbar (157), Aidan Wallace (165), Gaetano Console (184), Connor Barket (HWT) and Riley Rowan (125) to score 19 of the last 22 points in the match. Rowan closed the match with a 2-0 decision to secure the Duke win.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Sacred Heart opened the contest by taking the first four matches, jumping out to a 15-0 advantage.
- The Blue Devils got things started in the 157-weight class as Dunbar registered a 4-2 decision in his Duke debut over AJ Falcone.After a scoreless first period, Dunbar collected a takedown to take a 3-1 lead.With the match even, 3-3, Dunbar escaped and a forced a second stalling call on Falcon to close with a 4-2 decision.
- Seeing action this season in the 165 class, Wallace registered a 5-4 overtime decision versus Aidan Zarrella to bring the Blue Devils to, 15-6.Wallace held a 3-0 lead through the first and led 4-1 in the third before Zarella evened the match with a takedown.Wallace got an escape in the second overtime to register the victory.
- Duke won its third match in a row as Console was impressive against Eric Wolf at 184 pounds.Console totaled three takedowns in the first period and six for the match as he rolled to the crucial technical fall.
- Sacred Heart’s Chris DeLena picked up a 10-6 decision over redshirt freshman Owen McCrory at 197 pounds to extend the Pioneers’ stretch the lead back to seven, 18-11. … more at … https://goduke.com/news/2025/11/1/wrestling-rowan-clinches-win-as-duke-comes-from-behind-to-defeat-sacred-heart-19-18
Presbyterian Pummels First Three Opponents of New Season
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. – The fifth-ranked Presbyterian College women’s wrestling team was practically perfect on Saturday afternoon, making a statement to start the new season in lopsided victories over Newberry, Allen, and Huntingdon.
Twenty different PC wrestlers competed at least once in those three duals, beating Newberry 43-3, Allen 43-6, and Huntingdon 43-2. Out of the 30 standard matches (excluding exhibitions), the Blue Hose went an astounding 29-1. They collected 13 pins and were simply dominant from beginning to end.
Presbyterian outscored their three opponents by a combined score of 129-11. Dating back to last season, PC has now won 11 of their last 13 dual encounters.
RESULTS
#5 PC def. Newberry, 43-3
- 103 – Annalise Maralit (PC) def. Unknown (Forfeit)
- PC leads 5-0
- 110 – Sloane Kruger (PC) def. Celeste Welch (NC), TF 13-2
- PC leads 9-1
- 117 – Jenna Anderson (PC) def. Unknown (Forfeit)
- PC leads 14-1
- 124 – Charlize Shuler (PC) def. Lainey Hooper (NC), Dec 5-2
NWCA All-Star Classic Results 2025. Here’s Every Winner
The 2025 NWCA All-Star Classic delivered big results at Rutgers as Jesse Mendez, Lucas Byrd, and Katie Lange led a night of standout wins.
The 2025 NWCA All-Star Classic lit up Rutgers’ Jersey Mike’s Arena with a night full of statement wins and early-season drama.
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NCAA champions Jesse Mendez and Lucas Byrd delivered dominant performances, while Yonger Bastida and Zack Ryder turned heads with convincing victories.
One of the night’s biggest moments came when Ty Watters scored a sudden-victory takedown over Daniel Cardenas with a slick slide-by foot sweep straight out of Helen Maroulis’ playbook. On the women’s side, Katie Lange and Reese Larramendy impressed in standout showings. Recap the event below with full results and highlights, or subscribe to FloWrestling to watch the NWCA All-Star Classic replay.
NWCA All-Star Classic Results 2025
Here are the full results for the 2025 NWCA All-Star Classic.
Men – NCAA Division I
125lbs: Eddie Ventresca (Virginia Tech) vs.
149lbs: Casey Swiderski (Oklahoma State) vs. Lachlan McNeil (Michigan): Swiderski wins by Dec 4-2
174lbs: Simon Ruiz (Cornell) vs. Lenny Pinto (Rutgers): Ruiz wins by Dec 9-6
197lbs: Joey Novak (Wyoming) vs. Stephen Little (Little Rock): Little wins by Dec 2-1 SV … more at …
Big Ten Network Announces 2025-26 Big Ten Wrestling Broadcast Schedule
Television coverage begins Nov. 14 with defending National Champions Penn State
The Big Ten Network today announced the 2025-26 Big Ten wrestling broadcast schedule, as the nation’s premier wrestling conference looks for a 19th consecutive NCAA Championship.
This season, 24 duals and coverage of the 2026 Big Ten Wrestling Championships will air live on the Big Ten Network and the FOX Sports App, with more than 80 matchups airing on B1G+. Coverage begins Friday, Nov. 14, with defending National Champion No. 1 Penn State hosting No. 16 Oklahoma from University Park.
Conference wrestling on BTN begins Saturday, Jan. 10, with a matchup between No. 15 Rutgers and No. 1 Penn State at 4 p.m. ET, followed by a meeting between Maryland and Wisconsin on Sunday, Jan. 11, at 1 p.m. ET.
The first doubleheader of the season on BTN kicks off with a battle between No. 1 Penn State and No. 4 Iowa on Friday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. ET. Following the top five dual, No. 2 Nebraska travels to take on No. 10 Minnesota in Minneapolis at 9 p.m. ET.
Throughout January and February, Friday night wrestling will be featured on BTN with primetime matchups between the best programs in the country, including a pair of tripleheaders on Jan. 23 and Jan. 30.
A meeting between Michigan State and Purdue at 5 p.m. ET, kicks off the first tripleheader on Jan. 23, followed by No. 5 Ohio State at No. 10 Minnesota at 7 p.m. ET, and concluding with No. 2 Nebraska hosting No. 4 Iowa at 9 p.m. ET. Coverage on Jan. 30 begins with Wisconsin at No. 5 Ohio State at 6 p.m. ET, leading into a battle between No. 2 Nebraska and No. 1 Penn State at 8 p.m. ET and finishes with Indiana taking on No. 13 Illinois at 10 p.m. ET.
To conclude the regular season conference schedule on BTN, Indiana hosts No. 2 Nebraska on Sunday, Feb. 15, at noon ET, followed by a matchup between No. 13 Illinois and Northwestern at 2 p.m. ET.
More than 80 additional matchups will be available on B1G+ , BTN’s subscription service for 2,700 more events, archives of classic games and original content. B1G+ is home to coverage of the Soldier Salute, the Ken Kraft Midlands Championships and supplemental coverage of the 2026 Big … more at … https://bigten.org/article/58764/
Levy Victorious At 285-Pounds, 11 Tar Heels Place At Southeast Open
SALEM, Va. – Jacob Levy was victorious in the 285-pound freshman/sophomore division Sunday at the Southeast Open, pacing the Tar Heels to 11 podium finishes on the day.
The true freshman won five matches on the day, four of which were bonus-point victories, outscoring his opponents 26-1 with two additional falls.
Of the 11 Carolina wrestlers who placed on the day, three were making their Tar Heel debuts. In addition to Levy, true freshmen Matthew Botello (5th at 133) and Luke Sipes (3rd at 165) placed in the freshman/sophomore division.
Up next, the Tar Heels begin their dual portion of the 2025-26 campaign next Saturday, hosting Northern Colorado … more at … https://goheels.com/news/2025/11/2/wrestling-levy-victorious-at-285-pounds-11-tar-heels-place-at-southeast-open
Duke Blue Devils Hold Wrestle-Offs Ahead of 2025-26 Opener
DURHAM, N.C. — With less than one week remaining until the 2025-26 Duke wrestling campaign gets rolling, the Blue Devils held wrestle-offs this past weekend. Blue Devil head coach Glen Lanham enters his 14th season at Duke and returns a key nucleus that includes tri-captains Connor Barket, Gaetano Console and Aidan Wallace.
Weight 125
Redshirt freshman Riley Rowan opened the competition with a 9-0 decision over Spencer von Savoye. Rowan, who is from Perry, Ohio, registered eight points in the second and third periods, while adding a point for riding time for the victory.
In another match for Rowan, he faced Evan Coles. The match featured an exciting first period that saw all 27 points in the match. Rowan totaled a 21-6 win.
Weight 133
In the first match, freshman John King faced Coles and collected a 21-6 decision. King also faced von Savoye in the second match and took an early 10-1 lead through the first two periods. King totaled two additional points in the third to seal the victory 12-5.
Weight 141
Junior Raymond Adams went up against redshirt freshman Noah Kochman in the first match of the 141-pound weight class. After a scoreless first period, Adams took … more at … https://goduke.com/news/2025/10/27/wrestling-blue-devils-hold-wrestle-offs-ahead-of-2025-26-opener
The Citadel WREST 2025-26 Season Preview
CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Citadel wrestling program initiates the 2025-26 campaign on Sunday, Nov. 2, trekking north to Salem, Va., for the Southeast Open, a one-day individual tournament hosted by Virginia Tech at the Cregger Center.
Throughout a banner 2024-25 campaign, The Citadel compiled a 10-4 overall record — marking back-to-back double-digit win seasons for the program — en route to a second overall finish at the Southern Conference Championship, coming up just one victory short (285 lb championship) of securing the team title. Individually, the Bulldogs claimed three individual SoCon titles via way of Gylon Sims (125 lbs), Carson DesRosier (149 lbs) and Thomas Snipes (165 lbs) while Patrick Brophy (197 lbs) and John Chesser (285 lbs) locked down silver medals within their weight classes as well.
“I am looking forwards to getting season up and running,” interim head coach Luke Welch said. “The guys looked good at the intrasquad event where they got to compete against their teammates. The new season brings new opportunities and challenges but they have been steadily working and moving forwards towards their goals. I’m just super excited to see the guys compete and I’m looking forward to watching their growth on the mat, in the classroom and as young men.”
Welch, a graduate of Purdue, joined his predecessor Ryan LeBlanc at The Citadel when the latter took the head coaching position prior to the 2020-21 campaign. Since then, the duo has overseen eight NCAA Wrestling … more aat … https://citadelsports.com/news/2025/10/28/wrestling-the-citadel-wrest-2025-26-season-preview.aspx
North Carolina Tar Heels Concludes Preseason At Blue & White Showcase
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The North Carolina wrestling program wrapped up its preseason with the annual Blue and White Showcase Saturday evening
Blue And White Showcase Results
125lbs: Liam Hickey (Blue) over Cam Stinson (White): 1-0 Dec
133lbs: Matthew Botello (Blue) over Max Martin (White): 22-7 TF
141lbs: Luke Simcox (White) over Elias Navida (Blue): Fall
149lbs: Mitchell Younger (Blue) over Nikolus O’neill (White): 13-10 Dec
149/157lbs: Nate Askew (Blue) over Cullen Kane (White): 14-4 MD
165lbs: Luke Sipes (Blue) over Colin Nugent (White): 15-1 MD
184lbs: Jake Dailey (Blue) over Nick Fea (White): 4-1 Dec … more at … https://goheels.com/news/2025/10/25/wrestling-concludes-preseason-at-blue-and-white-showcase
Penn State, riding a 71-match dual meet win streak, opens up the season ranked No. 1
Nittany Lions are unanimous No. 1 to start 2025-26
Manheim, Pennsylvania – The National Wrestling Coaches Association has released its preseason Division I Men’s Wrestling Coaches Poll, with NCAA champion Penn State opening the year as the nation’s No. 1 team. The Nittany Lions received all 16 first-place votes after finishing last season 15-0 in duals and capturing their 12th national title under head coach Cael Sanderson and 13th overall.
Nebraska, last year’s NCAA runner-up, starts at No. 2, followed by Iowa, Ohio State, and Oklahoma State. The top 10 also includes Iowa State, NC State, Lehigh, Minnesota, and Virginia Tech, representing four different conferences.
The Big Ten Conference once again leads all leagues with eight teams ranked in the preseason Top 25, including seven in the top 15. The Big 12 also places eight programs in the poll, highlighted by Oklahoma State at No. 5 and Iowa State at No. 6. The ACC follows with five, while the EIWA has two teams and both the Ivy League and Pac-12 claim one apiece.
Historically Streaking
Penn State returns nine All-Americans and its 71-match win streak is the longest in the NCAA’s Division I era (since 1973) and is the sixth longest in college wrestling history regardless of division. Oklahoma State holds the major college record of 76, set from 1937-1951.
The NCAA record is 77 in a row, set by Division II St. Cloud State from … more at … https://nwcaonline.com/news/2025/10/29/ncaa-division-1-men-penn-state-riding-a-71-match-dual-meet-win-streak-opens-up-the-season-ranked-no-1.aspx
Two-Sport World Champion: Stephen Neal’s Hall of Fame Journey
Most athletes never become the best in the world at their sport, but Stephen Neal accomplished the feat in both Wrestling and Football.
Few athletes in the history of Cal State Bakersfield – or anywhere, for that matter – have achieved what Stephen Neal did. A two-time NCAA Division I Wrestling Champion, four-time All-American, and winner of the 1999 Dan Hodge Trophy, Neal dominated collegiate wrestling before going on to win the World Wrestling Championships.
Yet, what makes his story even more extraordinary is what came next: a decade-long NFL career and three Super Bowl rings with the New England Patriots, all without ever having played college football.
On Oct. 25, Neal will take his rightful place among the inaugural inductees into the CSUB Athletics Hall of Fame, a recognition of a career – and a life – defined by belief, resilience, and relentless work. “My time as an athlete at Cal State Bakersfield meant a lot to me. I was able to get an education … more at … https://gorunners.com/news/2025/10/17/general-two-sport-world-champion-stephen-neals-hall-of-fame-journey.aspx
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