King Wrestling Dominates Coker, Edges UNC Pembroke in Harrogate Tri-Match
Harrogate, Tenn. – The King University men’s wrestling team competed in a tri-match Saturday and came away with a dominant win over Coker before edging UNC Pembroke in a thrilling finish. The Tornado showed both depth and grit, rolling past Coker 41–5 and then rallying late to secure a 23–22 victory over the Braves.
How It Happened
King vs. Coker
125 – Cayden Glass (King) opened with a 10–9 decision over Mason Moody.
133 – Roberto Garcia (King) followed with a fall in 1:57.
141 – Ashtan Hendricks (King) scored a 21–3 technical fall.
149 – Jamarius Koshko (King) added a pin at 4:16. … more at … https://kingtornado.com/news/2025/11/22/mens-wrestling-king-wrestling-dominates-coker-edges-unc-pembroke-in-harrogate-tri-match.aspx
Caban Named Conference Wrestler of the Week
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Belmont Abbey fifth-year student-athlete Skyler Caban was named the Conference Carolinas wrestler of the week Tuesday afternoon by the league office.
Caban earned the honor after defeating Lander’s Isham Peace last week in a double dual match against Shorter and the Bearcats last week. His win was a 5-4 decision in the 149-pound weight class. Peace entered the match as the No. 4 ranked wrestler in all of Division II in his respective weight class according to the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA).
His one was one of three wins over nationally ranked wrestlers from Lander last week.
It is the second time in as many weeks that a Belmont Abbey wrestler … more at … https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2025/11/25/wrestling-caban-named-conference-wrestler-of-the-week.aspx
Fresno City College wrestling falls to Mt. San Antonio in state dual championship
November 26, 2025
Fresno City College’s bid for a 15th California Community College Athletic Association dual state wrestling championship came up short on Sunday afternoon, as the Rams were defeated by Mt. San Antonio, 22-13. The contest marked the third consecutive year the Rams have lost to the Mounties in the championship match. Mt. San Antonio held a narrow 15-13 lead heading into the final two bouts, but a major decision in favor of the Mounties sealed the victory and dashed Fresno City’s hopes for a comeback. Victories for Fresno City came from Cairo Plascencia at 133 pounds, … more at … https://fccrams.com/sports/wrest/2025-26/releases/20251126fobi3q
#10 Wrestling Beats App State 21-14 in Boone
BOONE, N.C. – 10th-ranked NC State wrestling took care of business in its road dual at Appalachian State on Sunday by a 21-14 score to get back into the win column.
The Wolfpack returned to Boone to continue the program’s home-and-home duals. In total, NC State claimed six of 10 bouts, with three of those wins being by major decision to provide bonus points to the final team score of 21-14. This marks the 13th consecutive win over the Mountaineers, all of which have been since Pat Popolizio has been at the helm of the program.
With Andrew Macchiavello bumped up to 197 lbs and Xavier Wilson at 285, both wrestled in their first duals of the season, which is also the first at the collegiate level for freshman Wilson.
Vincent Robinson, Ryan Jack, and Jackson Arrington each commanded their opponents for major decision wins to help lock in the win for the Pack despite dropping the three final bouts.
After previously meeting at the season-opening Southeast Open, Koy Buesgens tallied his second win over Kaden Keiser this month. True freshman star Will Denny picked up yet another victory, proving to be a key factor in the lineup at 165 lbs. Up Next
The Pack returns to the Triangle area for a tri-meet … more at … https://gopack.com/news/2025/11/30/-10-wrestling-beats-app-state-21-14-in-boone
Virginia colleges wretling News – November
Swanson named ODAC Wrestler of Week
FOREST, Va. — Averett University men’s wrestling senior Xavier Swanson was named the Old Dominion Athletic Conference’s Wrestler of the Week for heavier weight classes, the league announced Monday. Swanson, a 165-pounder from Chesapeake, Virginia, went 3-0 last week over three duals while being ranked No. 3 in the region by the National Wrestling Coaches Association. In a conference dual at Southern Virginia University, Swanson won by fall in the opening period. He also earned a win by first-period fall … more at … https://averettcougars.com/news/2025/11/24/mens-wrestling-swanson-named-odac-wrestler-of-week.aspx
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Mark Samuel and Alicea Farmer earn ODAC weekly honors
FOREST, Va. – Senior wrestler Mark Samuel and junior women’s basketball player Alicea Farmer were named Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Athletes of the Week by the conference on Monday evening. Samuel was selected as the ODAC Lighter Weight Wrestler of the Week while Farmer earned Defensive Player of the Week.
Samuel, ranked No. 1 in the nation at 141 pounds, won both of his matches Saturday at the Castleton (Vt.) tri-match. He earned a major decision against Nico Diaz from Stevens at 141 and followed up with a 20-5 technical fall win in 4:22 against Castleton. Diaz was ranked No. 14 in the nation by NWCA and third in region 2. … more at … https://roanokemaroons.com/news/2025/11/24/womens-basketball-mark-samuel-and-alicea-farmer-earn-odac-weekly-honors.aspx
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Roanoke wrestling upends Stevens and Castleton
The Facts:
No. 4 Roanoke 28, No. 24 Stevens 10
No. 4 Roanoke 26, No. 8 VT Castelton 16
Location: Castleton, VT – Glenbrook Gym
The Short story: The Roanoke College wrestling team, ranked No. 4 this week in NCAA Division III, took down two ranked opponents in one afternoon Saturday. The Maroons bested No. 24 Stevens 28-10 before defeating the host school, No. 8 Castleton University (Vt.) 26-16.
How it happened:
*Jude Robson won both of his matches via technical fall at 133, 18-2 and 17-2.
*Mark Samuel earned a major decision against his Stevens foe at 141 and followed up with a technical fall win against Castleton.
*Xavier Preston (174) followed the same format at Samuel, starting with a major decision in the opener vs. Stevens and earning a technical fall against Castleton. … more at … https://roanokemaroons.com/news/2025/11/22/wrestling-roanoke-wrestling-upends-stevens-and-castleton.aspx
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Keydets sweep tri-meet slate, move to 3-0 at home
VMI downs Mercyhurst, Duke
LEXINGTON, Va. – VMI Wrestling stays undefeated at Cormack Hall after sweeping Mercyhurst and ACC-foe Duke in Saturday’s tri-meet.
The Keydets (3-2) now sit above .500 and earned their first program win over the Lakers and their second-straight home win and 34th overall over the Blue Devils. … more at … https://vmikeydets.com/news/2025/11/22/wrestling-keydets-sweep-tri-meet-slate-move-to-3-0-at-home.aspx
South Carolina colleges news & results
Wolves Storm Back from 21–0 Deficit to Defeat Montevallo in Home Dual
NEWBERRY, SC –The Newberry College men’s wrestling team delivered an outstanding comeback, erasing a 21–0 lead by Montevallo and won 30–21 in a thriller home dual.
The dual began with a tough stretch for the Wolves, as Montevallo claimed the first four weights. Falls at 125 and 149, along with a major decision at 133 and a tech fall at 141, put Newberry in a deep early deficit, trailing 21–0 before the halfway point.
From 157 pounds on, the Wolves flipped the momentum. Matt Hoelke kicked off the surge at 157 with a gritty 2–1 decision, getting Newberry on the board and sparking new life into the lineup. Bo Perkins followed at 165 with a dominant fall at 3:23, cutting the Montevallo lead to 21–9.
Josh Echeverria kept the rally rolling at 174, controlling his match for a 10–4 decision to bring the score to 21–12. At 184, Hayven Jenkins delivered one of the night’s biggest moments, pinning his opponent in just 1:24 to pull Newberry within striking distance at 21–18.
Newberry officially took the lead at 197, where John Parker made quick work of his opponent, securing a pin in 1:38 to push the Wolves ahead 24–21 with one match remaining. Heavyweight Kale Schrader slammed the door on the comeback, … more at … https://newberrywolves.com/news/2025/11/13/mens-wrestling-wolves-storm-back-from-21-0-deficit-to-defeat-montevallo-in-home-dual.aspx
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Newberry Men’s Wrestling Dominates Tri-Dual at Bluefield State University
BLUEFIELD, WV – The Newberry Wolves turned in a commanding performance on Wednesday, sweeping both Bluefield State and Emory & Henry in a dominant tri-dual showing on the road. Newberry rolled to a 54-0 shutout over Bluefield State before following it up with a 57-0 rout of Emory & Henry, closing the night with ten victories in each dual and a combined 111-0 scoring margin.
Newberry 54, Bluefield State 0
The Wolves set the tone early and never looked back, starting the night with a hard-fought decision at 125 pounds as Ricky Springs battled to a 9–7 win. Newberry then exploded for bonus points, highlighted by Ethan McCullough’s 16–1 tech fall at 133 and a dominant 21–4 tech fall from Ben Guilliam at 141.
Pins from Sebastian Melendez (149), Matt Hoelke (157), and Rylan Madison (285) stretched the lead, while Bo Perkins, Donovan Hawthorne, and Cole McCullough all secured forfeits to keep the momentum rolling. At 184 pounds, Hayven Jenkins capped off the performance with a 19–4 tech fall to help seal the shutout. Newberry 57, Emory & Henry 0
The Wolves kept their foot on the gas in their second dual … more at … https://newberrywolves.com/news/2025/11/19/mens-wrestling-newberry-mens-wrestling-dominates-tri-dual-at-bluefield-state-university.aspx
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Sheeren’s Pin Secures Comeback Victory for #2 Lander
GREENWOOD, S.C. – The second-ranked Lander Wrestling team found itself in uncharted territory on Wednesday night, trailing 13–0 after four bouts. But the Bearcats responded by winning five of the final six matches, capped by an electric pin from #7 Isaac Sheeren, to complete the largest comeback in program history with a 24–17 win over Belmont Abbey inside Horne Arena.
The Crusaders (3–1, 3–1 CC) opened with a major decision at 125 and followed with tight decisions at 133 and 141. At 149, #5 Isham Peace nearly put Lander on the board, but a late takedown swung the match in Belmont Abbey’s favor, extending the deficit to 13–0.
From there, Lander flipped the dual.
Reid Noble jump-started the rally with a dominant 18–3 tech fall at 157, using three first-period takedowns and a four-point near fall to give the Bearcats their first points of the night. #1 David Hunsberger followed by overwhelming his opponent with a 19–3 tech fall in just 2:45, trimming the gap to 13–10.
The momentum continued at 174, where former Crusader #15 Maxwell Kiel put Lander ahead for the first time with an 18–2 tech fall. #15 Dylan Kohn added an 8–2 decision at 184 to stretch the lead to 18–13. Belmont Abbey clawed back with a major decision at 197, … more at … https://landerbearcats.com/news/2025/11/19/wrestling-sheerens-pin-secures-comeback-victory-for-2-lander.aspx
Davidson Wildcats Cruise to First Win; Conclude Carolina Duals, 1-1
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The Davidson wrestling team finished the Carolina Duals 1-1 highlighted by a 50-6 victory over Greensboro College before falling to host and No. 21 North Carolina, 47-0, Friday evening inside Carmichael Arena.
In their opening match, the Wildcats recorded four pins and four technical falls to pick up their first dual victory over the season.
After Brady Joling put Davidson on the board by way of forfeit at 125 pounds, Luke Passarelli (133 pounds: 20-3 TF), Marley Washington (141 pounds: Fall – 2:46) and Anderson Heap (149 pounds: 18-1 TF) extended the margin to 22-0.
Following a forfeit at 157 pounds, Bryce Griffin (1:21) and Marc Koch (1:37) clinched the dual with consecutive pins at 165 and 174 pounds, respectively. Cody Kirk (184 pounds: 20-3 TF) and Daniel Elyash (197 pounds … more at … https://davidsonwildcats.com/news/2025/11/21/wrestling-wildcats-cruise-to-first-win-conclude-carolina-duals-1-1
NCAA DI Rankings Updated (11/25/2025)
We didn’t have a week filled with duals and results like last week, but there was enough to make an impact on the rankings. It appears we may have another year like 2023-24 at 125 lbs. Chaos every single week. At this point, none of the main contenders are undefeated. The only 125 lbers in the top ten that are completely undefeated are Stevo Poulin at #9 and Nicolar Rivera at #10. With Dean Peterson and the CyHawk dual looming, a win from Poulin might get him into the top tier of contenders. Rivera won’t have any matches with those caliber opponents until the B1G schedule rolls around.
There’s a change at the top at 125 lbs with Luke Lilledahl losing to teammate Nathan Desmond at the Black Knight Invite. At this point, there’s no perfect answer at the weight, as far as the #1 spot goes. We’re going with the returning champion Vince Robinson for now.
At 141 lbs, we removed CJ Composto as he’d expected to sit out the entire fall semester. He will be inserted at a fair spot when he returns.
We’re getting to the point where wrestlers start to drop from the rankings if they don’t compete. The general rule is that I look to do this after they miss three official competition dates. Sometimes less if we have good information about their status, sometimes less if we have solid evidence of a return date. Remember, this is based on their respective team’s dates. For example, Penn State did not compete during the first two weeks of the season. That means that Josh Barr has only missed two dates, despite being out for the month. Should he continue to miss dates, then it could spark a change.
For the rest of the rankings, the big mover was Iowa’s Massoma Endene. He picked up a huge win in Iowa’s shutout win over Pitt. Endene used a last-second takedown to defeat returning All-American Mac Stout. In six matches, Endene has wins over Stout, Cody Merrill, Evan Bates, and Seth Shumate. He isn’t blowing anyone out, but he’s stacking wins. Endene’s rise … more at … https://intermatwrestle.com/articles.html/college/ncaa-di-rankings-updated-11252025-r100662/
Wrestling Sweeps Carolina Duals, Opens Season 5-0 For First Time Since 2005-06
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The 21st-ranked North Carolina wrestling team swept its three opponents Friday afternoon, in the Carolina Duals.
The Tar Heels blanked UNC Pembroke (49-0), Greensboro College (57-0) and Davidson (47-0), starting 5-0 in dual competition to open the campaign.
The 5-0 mark is the best start to a campaign since the 2005-06 season, and Friday’s three shutouts is the longest shutout streak in program history. Of the 30 matches won by the Tar Heels on Friday, 26 victories were bonus-point wins for Carolina. Up next, Carolina hosts No. 20 West Virginia on Friday, Dec. 12 in Carmichael Arena. Action between the Tar Heels and Mountaineers gets underway at 7 PM.
No. 21 North Carolina 49, UNC Pembroke 0
Nov. 21, 2025 | Carmichael Arena | Chapel Hill, N.C. | Attendance: 725
125: No. 19 Kysen Terukina (UNC) over Cooper Davis (UNCP): Fall (4:09)
133: Marco Tocci (UNC) over Logan Robinson (UNCP): 11-3 MD
141: No. 18 Luke Simcox (UNC) over Donovan Edwards (UNCP): Fall (2:04)
149: Nick O’Neill (UNC) over Avery Buonocore (UNCP): 10-6 Dec … more at … https://goheels.com/news/2025/11/21/wrestling-sweeps-carolina-duals-opens-season-5-0-for-first-time-since-2005-06
WIN’s updated Nov. 25 Tournament Power Index (TPI), Individual and Dual-Team Rankings
NEWTON, Iowa — As the college wrestling season heads into the final week of November, WIN’s updated Nov. 25 Tournament Power Index (TPI), Top-20 Dual Teams and Individual Rankings, presented by Cliff Keen Athletic, can be found below.
While the Top-20 Dual-Team Rankings remain unchanged, all eyes will be on the highly anticipated Cy-Hawk dual this week, as Iowa heads west to Ames to take on the Cyclones on Nov. 30 at 12 p.m. CST.
The TPI remained unchanged this week, as Penn State remained No. 1 with Iowa State remaining No. 2 and Iowa, Ohio State and Oklahoma State rounding out the Top 5, respectively.
WIN’s TPI projects where programs could finish at the 2026 NCAA Division I Championships, which will be held March 19-21 in Cleveland.
The following is a breakdown of those individual TPI points per ranking: 20 for 1st, 16 for 2nd, 13.5 for 3rd, 12.5 for 4th, 10 for 5th, 9 for 6th, 6.5 for 7th and 5.5 for 8th. Wrestlers ranked 9-12 earn two points each, followed by one and a half points for wrestlers ranked 13-16 and one point for those ranked 17-20. Penn State features five top-ranked wrestlers with Nittany Lions Shayne Van Ness (149), PJ Duke (157), Mitchell Mesenbrink (165), Levi Haines (174) and Josh Barr (197) headlining their respective weight classes. Also ranked No. 1 are three defending national champions in Vincent Robinson of NC State (125), Lucas Byrd of Illinois (133), and Jesse Mendez of Ohio State (141), as well as Angelo Ferrari of Iowa (184) and Yonger Bastida of Iowa State (285).
WIN will continue to update the Tournament Power Index, Individual Rankings and Dual-Meet Rankings each Tuesday of the 2025-26 season.
WIN’s Nov. 25 Tournament Power Index
| Rk | School | Total Rank | Top 8 | TPI Pts |
| 1. | Penn State | 10 | 7 | 130.5 |
| 2. | Iowa State | 10 | 8 | 106 |
| 3. | Iowa | 10 | 6 | 88 |
| 4. | Ohio State | 10 | 8 | 82.5 |
| 5. | Oklahoma State | 10 | 4 | 70 |
| 6. | NC State | 8 | 4 | 65 |
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