2022-23 NAIA Women’s Wrestling Coaches’ Top 20 Poll – No. 1
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Southern Oregon takes over top billing in the first NAIA Women’s Wrestling Coaches’ Top 20 Poll of the regular season. Campbellsville (Ky.) follows suit, Grand View (Iowa) and Menlo (Calif.) remain third and fourth respectively, while Life (Ga.) joins the Top Five. Hastings (Neb.) overtakes York (Neb.) for the final spot in the rankings.
Poll Methodology
- The poll was voted upon by a panel of head coaches representing each of the five conferences.
- Two days prior to the national poll,
- … rest of story at NAIA.org/sports/wwrest/2022-23/Releases/
NWCA Releases Regular Season NCAA Women’s Coaches Poll #1
MANHEIM, Pa. – The second set of National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) NCAA Women’s Wrestling rankings was released on Thursday. The top five teams stayed the same while Lock Have University cracks the top 10 for the first time in program history.
North Central College stays atop the poll with 97 points while King University stays in the two slot with 85 points. King has the most individuals ranked, 12, as they are followed by North Central, 11, and Colorado Mesa University with 10. Colorado Mesa is ranked third with 77 points while McKendree University comes in fourth with 70 points. Augsburg University rounds out the top five with 51 points. McKendree and Augsburg both have five individuals ranked.
Presbyterian College jumped up two spots to sixth … rest of state at NWCAonline.com/nwca-releases-regular-season-ncaa-womens-coaches-poll
Top 25 sees little movement in Division I’s second full week of competition
Manheim, Pennsylvania – There was minimal movement inside the Top 25 as the NWCA released its latest Division I Coaches Poll on Tuesday.
Arizona State (1-0) returned to the top five, while Oklahoma State (2-0) made a move into the No. 10 spot after a pair of weekend wins in the Keystone State.
Top-ranked Penn State opened its season with a 44-3 win over Lock Haven, while second-ranked Iowa welcomed Division I’s newest member, California Baptist, to Carver-Hawkeye with a 42-3 win.
Fourth-ranked Ohio State (1-0) opened dual action with an 18-13 win over then-No. 10 Virginia Tech at the Covelli Center in Columbus. Arizona State (1-0) traveled to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and opened with a 25-16 win over No. 21 Rutgers at WrangleMania. Michigan made a trip to the Carolinas … rest of story at NWCAonline.com/top-25-sees-little-movement-in-division-is-second-full-week-of-competition
Hixenbaugh named SoCon Wrestler of the Week
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – After taking a win over a nationally ranked opponent in his season debut, Campbell’s Gabriel Hixenbaugh has been named Southern Conference Wrestler of the Week.
Hixenbaugh posted a ranked win in his only match of the week, topping No. 18 Joey Melendez from North Carolina in a 7-3 decision at the Battle at Bragg.
The win was the redshirt junior’s season debut, … rest of story at gocamels.com/news/wrestling-hixenbaugh-named-socon-wrestler-of-the-week
Stand Out, Pin Down: Wrestler Jake Fernicola ’24 Creates His Own Style
Jake Fernicola ’24 stands out in a Davidson crowd. The college’s only heavyweight wrestler, he’s also president of the Anime Club, has several tattoos, wears vintage t-shirts with flannel on top and usually rocks a hat that says “DAD.” The two-sport athlete chose Davidson over Yale.
“I was actually more focused on football, but I was open to football or wrestling in college, and I went on several official visits,” he said. “Davidson was the only wrestling visit. Ultimately, it came down to football at Yale or wrestling at Davidson. The Davidson Trust and other wrestling support made a huge difference, and I loved the whole experience on campus. In the end, I only applied to Davidson, and it’s definitely been the right choice.”
His nickname, Coca-Cola (risky on a Pepsi campus), is a derivative of his grandpa’s nickname, Joe Pepsi. … rest of story at gocamels.com/news/wrestling-hixenbaugh-named-socon-wrestler-of-the-week
Appalachian State’s Coach Bentley Presser (11/16/22) at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9kOKx2HdgQ
Cowboy Wrestling Announces Bout at the Ballpark Against Michigan Set for February
STILLWATER – The Oklahoma State Cowboy wrestling program in partnership with REV Entertainment announced that the Cowboys will be returning to Bout at the Ballpark presented by Kubota for the second straight year to face Michigan on February 3, 2023, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
Last season, the Cowboys faced off with the Iowa Hawkeyes in the inaugural event. The event was a historical performance, especially for Daton Fix who wrestled in two bouts, one for Team USA and one for Oklahoma State, becoming the first wrestler to represent his university and country on the same day. Fix won both matches defeating Guessepe Rea of Ecuador, 10-0, in a freestyle bout, before getting the best of Iowa’s third-ranked Austin Desanto for the third time in his career with a 5-3 decision.
The event will feature a new format this year, with one wrestling mat placed on home plate. Floor seating will also be added for the event. Bout at the Ballpark will mark the seventh meeting between the two programs who have not wrestled each other in a dual since 2004. … rest of story at OKstate.com/news/cowboy-wrestling-announces-bout-at-the-ballpark-against-michigan-set-for-february
Michigan’s Sean Bormet and Oklahoma State’s John Smith talk Bout at the Ballpark 2023
Bout at the Ballpark presented by Kubota will return to Globe Life Field for the second straight year. The event will feature competition with NCAA ranked Oklahoma State (11) and Michigan (5) on Friday, February 3, 2023.
The event will feature a new format this year, with one wrestling mat placed on home plate. Floor seating will also be added for the event.
Oklahoma State returns to Bout at the Ballpark for the second year, while this will be the first year for Michigan to participate in the event. Bout at the Ballpark is the seventh meeting between the two programs, with the last matchup coming in 2004, also at a neutral site (Cleveland, OH). … rest of story at mattalkonline.com/michigans-sean-bormet-and-oklahoma-states-john-smith-talk-bout-at-the-ballpark-2023
John Smith Unhappy with Big Ten Reluctancy to Schedule Oklahoma State
John Smith, Michigan coach Sean Bormet and Sean Decker, president of REV Entertainment, earlier this week previewed the “Bout at the Ballpark” taking place at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Feb. 3 between the Cowboys and the Wolverines.
Smith and Bormet discussed how the scheduling came about and Smith, as he’s rarely afraid to do, gave his unabashed opinion on his struggles scheduling with the Big Ten, calling it “Bullsh*t.”
“Getting anyone else [outside of Iowa and Minnesota] to [wrestle Oklahoma State] in the Big Ten has been real difficult,” Smith said. … rest of story at pistolsfiringblog.com/john-smith-unhappy-with-big-ten-reluctancy-to-schedule-oklahoma-state
Newberry Wolves Put On A Show In First Home Dual Of Season
Newberry Dominates Home Bout To Move To 2-0 On The Season
NEWBERRY,S.C. — In the first home match of the 2022-2023, Head Coach Deral Brown and the Wolves (2-0, 2-0 SACC) put on a show for the home crowd with a 43-12 win over Lincoln Memorial. The night was dominated by the Wolves as all wins came in the form of pins, technical falls, and major decisions. Even after two forfeits from the opposing team, the team remained focused and turned their attention to getting a result for Newberry in a packed Eleazer Arena.
The night would get started at 125 lbs, but the Wolves would not be able to get the dual started on a high note as the Wolves would go down by pin. At 133 lbs, Timothy Decatur (Goldsboro, N.C.) would soon change the mood as he would pin his opponent, though if he would have completed his move he would have had a tech fall victory by a score of 21-5. A second loss for the Wolves in the 141 lb weight class would be the last time a Wolf would not get their hand raised as Newberry would go on a roll after.
Devan Moore (Baxely, Ga.) would make quick work … rest of story at UNCpbraves.com/news/wrestling-rumbles-past-limestone-in-home-dual-debut
UNC-Pembroke Rumbles Past Limestone In Home Dual Debut
PEMBROKE – The UNC Pembroke wrestling team tacked up 21 takedowns and six near falls on the way to registering seven bonus-point victories on the night, and the Braves captured their home dual opener for the fifth-straight season with a 39-12 triumph over visiting Limestone on Tuesday at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court.
It was the 18th win in the last 19 home dual meets for the Braves (2-0, 2-0 SACC) who have now won three-straight matches in the 18-year-old series with the Saints as well. It was the dual meet opener for Limestone (0-1, 0-1) who fell to 1-8 all-time against the Black & Gold in Pembroke.
UNCP forged a big lead in a hurry, using Logan Seliga’s first-period pin … rest of story at UNCpbraves.com/news/wrestling-rumbles-past-limestone-in-home-dual-debut
LIMESTONE Women’s Wrestling Drops Home-Opener to Brewton-Parker, 31-13
GAFFNEY, S.C.- The Limestone University women’s wrestling team fell to Brewton-Parker College on Tuesday, November 15 in the Timken Center by a final score of 31-13. The contest was much closer than the final score suggests, as BPC, the 13th-ranked team in the NAIA, secured 15 points via forfeit.
The Barons started the contest with a 15-0 advantage thanks to three-consecutive forfeit victories in the 101, 109, and 116-lb. divisions. BP’s Alesandra Burgos earned a 10-0 technical fall victory over junior Caroline Schmitt (Orlando, Fla) in the 123-lb. weight class. Senior Alyssa Garza (Willis, Texas) suffered a technical fall defeat to Madisyn Blackburn in the 130-lb. division, putting the visitors ahead 18-0.
Sophomore Hannah Mains (Summerville, S.C.) secured five points for the Blue and Gold … rest of story at GOlimestonesaints.com/news/womens-wrestling-drops-home-opener-to-brewton-parker-31-13
Klessinger: 12 simple tips to help in wrestling, coaching and life
By John Klessinger
I have been a wrestling coach for 25 years. Over that time, my beliefs and philosophies have changed drastically. As a younger coach, I focused most of my time on winning. More accurately, we didn’t win much back then, so my focus was on losing less. A few years later, I put my attention on myself. What do I need to do to have a winning program?
I took a hard look at myself and determined I needed to make some changes. For the next 10 years, I was determined to be the model for my team. I decided right then to show them how to work hard each day. I participated in nearly every drill, conditioning activity and live wrestled daily. I demonstrated what it meant to be committed by being at every practice. If I wanted them to be there, I had to. No exceptions.
In 22 years as the head coach at South River in Edgewater, Md., I have missed two practices. The first was in 2001 because I got married. The second and last missed practice was in 2004. My six-month-old daughter at the time needed surgery.
I share that with my wrestlers each season like a badge of honor. I want them to be committed. Attendance is the first step in commitment. I have loosened up my policies over the years on attendance. It is still a big deal. However, I recognize there is life outside of wrestling. Well, my wife would disagree with my statement. Which leads to the next evolution of my coaching … rest of story at WIN-magazine.com/2022/11/10/klessinger-12-simple-tips-to-help-in-wrestling-coaching-and-life
UNC-Pembroke Wrestling Dominant In Dual, SACC Opener At Coker
HARTSVILLE, S.C. – The UNC Pembroke wrestling team tacked up 24 takedowns, a quintet of 4-point near falls, and got bonus-point victories in five different weight classes on the way to a convincing 39-6 victory over Coker in the dual and South Atlantic Conference Carolinas opener for both teams on Tuesday evening inside the DeLoach Center.
It was the second win in the last three season-opening dual meets for the Braves (1-0, 1-0 SACC) who improved to 8-0 all-time in the series with their Carolinas rivals. It was also the second-straight season, as well as the third time in the 8-meet-old series between the two squads, that Coker (0-1, 0-1) has succumbed by 30 or more points.
Logan Seliga kicked off the evening with a no-sweat 15-0 technical fall win over Corey Gallivan at 125 pounds, and freshman Logan Robinson followed with an equally-as-impressive 16-1 technical fall over Brandon Dasen to give the visitors a quick 10-0 lead. Coker would use a forfeit victory at 141 pounds to grab what would turn out to be … rest of story at UNCpbraves.com/news/wrestling-dominant-in-dual-sacc-opener-at-coker
NC State wrestling goes 2-0
Wolfpack knocks off Lock Haven and Nebraska
The NC State wrestling team went 2-0 on Saturday, defeating Lock Haven 32-4 and No. 17 Nebraska 23-10.
With the two wins, the Wolfpack improves to 3-0 on the season.
NC State returns to action on Sunday for Wrangle Mania Round Robin, also to be held in Bethlehem, Pa.
All went well in Bethlehem on day one as NC State took five of the first seven matches on the day.
In those first five matches three wrestlers – Kai Orine, Jackson Arrington and Don Cates – got their first wins of the season.
Orine defeated Gable Strickland 6-2 and Jackson, a true freshman, defeated Connor Eck … rest of story at Gopack.com/news/wrestling-nc-state-wrestling-goes-2-0-on-saturday
Campbell Camels fall to Michigan, UNC in Battle at Bragg
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Nationally ranked Michigan and North Carolina defeated Campbell Friday night in the Battle at Bragg, hosted by the Camels in conjunction with the United States Army, at the Pope Army Airfield at Fort Bragg.
The Veterans Day event, brought to you by Cliff Keen, was streamed live, globally, via UFC Fight Pass, in association with Cage Fury Fighting Championships.
The No. 5 Wolverines topped CU 26-6 to open the event, and the 16th-ranked Tar Heels dealt the Camels a 24-10 loss in the nightcap. … rest of story at Gocamels.com/news/wrestling-camels-fall-to-michigan-unc-in-battle-at-bragg
NORTH CAROLINA VICTORIOUS OVER CAMPBELL 24-10 IN BATTLE AT BRAGG
FORT BRAGG, N.C. – The No. 15 North Carolina wrestling team won seven matches in Friday’s dual versus Campbell University on the way to defeating the Fighting Camels, 24-10, at Pope Airfield on Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, N.C. in the inaugural Battle at Bragg.
The event, organized by the United States Army, U.S. Army Recruiting and Campbell University, brought the Tar Heels to Fort Bragg for the dual with Campbell on Veteran’s Day.
Carolina came out on top over the Fighting Camels with victories across weight classes in their first dual meet of the 2022-2023 season.
The Tar Heels were victorious at … rest of story at Goheels.com/news/wrestling-victoriouso-over-campbell-24-10-in-battle-at-bragg
Wolverines Open Dual Slate with Decisive Win over Campbell in Battle at Bragg
No. 5 Michigan won eight of 10 bouts en route to a 26-6 win over Campbell in its dual opener at the Battle at Bragg event.
» Cole Mattin and Matt Finesilver earned major decisions at 141 and 184 pounds, respectively; Mattin defeated No. 21 Shannon Hanna 9-0 for his third ranked win on the season.
» Three Wolverines earned their first collegiate dual win: Kurt McHenry (125), Chance Lamer (149) and Joseph Walker (174).
Site: Fayetteville, N.C. (Fort Bragg)
Event: Battle at Bragg … rest of story at mgoblue.com/news/wrestling-wolverines-open-dual-slate-with-decisive-win-over-campbell-in-battle-at-bragg
Wolverines Defeat No. 16 UNC in Doubles at the Diamond Event
Site: Chapel Hill, N.C. (Bryson Field at Boshamer Stadium)
Event: Doubles on the Diamond
Score: #5 Michigan 23, #16 North Carolina 12
Records: U-M (2-0), UNC (1-1)
Next U-M Event: Sunday, Nov. 20 — vs. Columbia (Cliff Keen Arena), 2 p.m.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The No. 5-ranked University of Michigan wrestling team claimed six bouts, scoring bonus points in two, to earn a 23-12 win at No. 16 North Carolina on Sunday afternoon (Nov. 13) on Bryson Field at Boshamer Stadium. The Wolverines claimed the dual’s first three matches, starting at 141 pounds, and earned bonus points in two of the last three to complete the Tar Heel State weekend sweep. … rest of story at mgoblue.com/news/wrestling-wolverines-defeat-no-16-unc-in-doubles-at-the-diamond-event
Mount Union Trojans cruise past Lincoln Memorial, 40-6
HARROGATE, Tenn. (Nov. 12) – Behind four wins via decision, the Trojans opened South Atlantic Conference Carolinas (SACC) action with a 40-6 win over Lincoln Memorial on Saturday afternoon.
With the win, the University of Mount Olive men’s wrestling team improve to 1-0 in dual meets this year. The Trojans put together another impressive performance over the weekend after beginning the 2022-23 campaign with 10 podium finishers at the Pembroke Classic. Meanwhile, the Railsplitters fall to 0-1 on the season with an identical conference mark after beginning both wrestling programs back in 2020-21.
Freshman Jeffrey Richards continued his strong start to his collegiate career after securing a victory by fall against Andrew Overbay at 133 to total five points toward the team score. Last week, he boast a perfect 5-0 record in the individual tournament at UNCP and claimed the title in his weight class.
Redshirt freshman Taylor Robinson (141) recorded a 5-3 win via decision over Kade Millsaps before teammate Dallas Wilson added four points behind a victory by 16-1 technical fall over Graham Rocha in the 149 weight class. Redshirt junior Michael Vernagallo (157) also notched a win by decision, 8-7, to tally three points.
Sophomore Jake Nicolosi made his season debut … rest of story at UMOtrojans.com/news/womens-wrestling-the-trojans-cruise-past-lincoln-memorial-40-6
Limestone Saints Crush Liberty, 26-7
LYNCHBURG, Va.- The No. 17 Limestone University women’s wrestling team earned a dominant victory over Liberty University on Saturday, November 12. The Saints secured 26 points with two pinfalls and four wins via technical fall.
Sophomore Caroline Schmitt (Orlando, Fla.) got things rolling for Limestone with a flawless 10-0 technical fall win over Youngseo Choi in the 123-lb. division. Liberty earned their only win of the day in the 130-lb. division via forfeit. In the 136-lb. division, sophomore Hannah Mains (Summerville, S.C.) pinned Madison Alcon, picking up 5 points for the Blue and Gold. … rest of story at Limestonesaints.com/news/womens-wrestling-saints-crush-liberty-26-7
Newberry Wolves Opens First Dual With A Victory
A close bout comes down to the last match, but Wolves show character in first win
BELMONT, N.C. — Coming off of their opening tournament at the Southeast Open, the Wolves traveled to Belmont, North Carolina, to take on the Crusaders of Belmont Abbey. It would be a battle of top three teams in Super Region II and the Coastal Carolinas Conference as Newberry (2nd) would look to open the first dual of the season with a victory against the Crusaders (3rd).
The evening would get off to a rapid start as Dayton Fields (174 lbs; Seneca, Mo.) would secure a major decision victory in the first match by a score of 9-1. The 184 lb. match would go to the Crusaders, but the next two matches would result in Newberry victories. Devon Rice (285 lbs; Rock Hill, S.C.) and John Parker (197 lbs; Temecula, Calif.) would take care of their individual matches, with Rice winning by a decision 3-0 and Parker pinning his opponent at the 4:35 mark. The next six matches would alternate in results as both teams would … rest of story at Newberrywolves.com/news/wrestling-wolves-opens-first-dual-with-a-victory
Top College Teams Ranked by All-Time Dual Meet wins as of June 2022
Top College Teams Ranked by All-Time Dual Meet wins as of June 2022 (all schools are D-I unless noted **)
School Wins Losses Tie Pct. First Year Seasons Top Coach Wins Years
- Oklahoma State 1156 135 22 0.889 1914-15 103 John Smith 1991-2022 454
- Iowa State Univ. 1109 439 19 0.714 1915-16 105 Harold Nichols 1948-1985 456
- Springfield Coll. 1055 500 26 0.676 ** 1914-15 103 Doug Parker 1955-1990 485
- Oregon State 1054 368 28 0.737 1908-09 101 Dale Thomas 1957-1990 616
- Iowa University 1045 233 29 0.811 1910-11 112 Dan Gable 1976-1997 355
- Minnesota Univ. 984 470 25 0.674 1919-20 103 J Robinson 1986-2016 440
- Penn State Univ. 974 305 36 0.754 1908-09 114 Charlie Speidel 1927-42,47-64 191
- Lehigh Univ. 953 444 23 0.679 1910-11 112 Billy Sheridan 1912-1952 222
- U.S. Naval Acad. 918 318 26 0.738 1908-09 114 Ed Peery 1961-1987 311
10Oklahoma Univ. 916 421 33 0.681 1919-20 98 Stan Abel 1973-1993 279
11. Wilkes Univ. 905 427 14 0.678 ** 1946-47 76 John Reese 1953-1995 514
12. Wartburg Coll. 859 251 20 0.769 ** 1947-48 75 Jim Miller 1991-2013 412
13. Michigan, Univ. 850 368 26 0.694 1921-22 101 Clifford Keen 1925-42,45-70 274
14. Cornell Univ. 844 411 20 0.670 1907-08 114 Rob Koll 1993-2020 316
15. Appalachian St. 837 461 24 0.642 1927-28 84 Paul Mance 1976-2009 348
16. Kent State Univ. 818 380 12 0.681 1927-28 92 Joe Begala 1930-42,45-71 282
16. Olivet College 818 272 8 0.749 ** 1964-65 58 Jare Klein 1968-2001 569
18. Ohio State 817 535 28 0.602 1920-21 102 Russ Hellickson 1981-2006 272
19. Lycoming Coll. 805 317 7 0.716 ** 1956-57 66 Roger Crebs 1993-2022 429
20. Northern Iowa 795 438 29 0.641 1922-23 98 Chuck Patten 1965-1983 217
21. Wisconsin Univ. 773 528 37 0.592 1910-11 109 Barry Davis 1993-2018 234
22. T.C.New Jersey 772 175 7 0.813 ** 1966-67 56 David Icenhower 1976-2011 534
23. Lock Haven Un. 765 386 13 0.663 1939-40 79 Carl Poff 1990-2002 167
24. Indiana Univ. 757 621 29 0.548 1909-10 113 Duane Goldman 1992-2018 297
25. N.C. State Univ. 752 483 22 0.607 1924-25 94 Bob Guzzo 1975-2004 356
26. Ursinus College 741 372 21 0.663 ** 1929-30 93 Bill Racich 1980-2018 540
27. Illinois, Univ. of 740 517 28 0.587 1910-11 112 Mark Johnson 1992-2010 211
28. Nebraska, Univ. 738 568 29 0.564 1910-11 103 Mark Manning 2000-2022 270
29. North Idaho Jr. 729 119 4 0.860 ** 1969-70 53 John Owen 1977-1997 306
30. Princeton 721 690 30 0.511 1904-05 118 John Johnston 1959-1994 382
31. U.S. Army Acad. 717 479 37 0.597 1921-22 101 LeRoy Alitz 1954-1977 144
32. North Carolina 715 532 19 0.572 1922-23 100 Bill Lam 1974-2003 378
33. Rutgers Univ. 705 455 24 0.606 1930-31 87 Scott Goodale 2007-2022 207
34. Augsburg Coll. 704 160 3 0.814 ** 1948-49 74 Jeff Swenson 1980-84,86-07 321
35. Wabash College 687 231 9 0.746 ** 1955-56 67 Max Servies 1960-2000 487
36. Cal.-State POLY SLO 686 461 18 0.597 1948-49 74 Vaughn Hitchcock 1963-1985 353
37. Franklin & Marshall 679 605 23 0.528 1933-34 89 Charles W. Mayser 1923-1944 145
38. Virginia Tech 665 524 19 0.558 1920-21 98 Jerry Cheynet 1974-1996 194
39. Ohio Northern 661 347 11 0.654 1966-67 56 Ron Beaschler 1988-2022 354
40. SUNY Cortland 659 404 8 0.619 ** 1946-47 76 Brad Bruhn 2002-2022 236
41. York College (Pa.) 653 314 4 0.675 ** 1968-69 54 Tom Kessler 1999-2013 321
42. Cornell Coll. (Ia.) 645 489 11 0.568 ** 1922-23 98 Mike Duroe 2005-2018 145
43. Pitt-Johnstown 643 165 5 0.794 ** 1974-75 48 Pat Pecora 1976-2022 631
44. Delaware Valley 641 225 8 0.738 ** 1962-63 60 Robert Marshall 1974-2002 363
44. Minn. St.-Mankato 641 384 19 0.623 ** 1950-51 72 Robert Macias 1950-80,81-88 299
46. Tenn.-Chattanooga 638 367 12 0.633 1951-52 71 Jim Morgan 1969-1984 181
47. Pennsylvania, Univ. 635 600 32 0.514 1904-05 118 Roger Reina 1986-05,1-20 233
48. Maryland, Univ. of 634 453 21 0.582 1939-40 79 John McHugh 1963-69,78-03 257
49. St. John’s Univ. 632 353 14 0.640 ** 1941-42 88 John Elton 1981-2004 273
50. Michigan State Un. 631 563 27 0.528 1921-22 104 Grady Peninger 1963-1986 213
50. Missouri, Univ. of 631 405 14 0.608 1923-24 75 Brian Smith 1998-2020 316
WIN’s First Weekly NCAA Div. I Rankings and TPI
NEWTON, Iowa — Three freshmen — Ohio State’s Jesse Mendez and a pair of Iowa State wrestlers, Casey Swiderski and Paniro Johnson — are among 14 newcomers to WIN Magazine’s first weekly rankings and Tournament Power Index of 2022-23, presented by Cliff Keen Athletic.
Mendez, the 2021 Junior Hodge Trophy winner from Crown Point, Ind., won the Michigan State Open last weekend at 133 pounds to earn the No. 11 individual ranking at that weight for the Buckeyes. Swiderski, a native of Dundee, Mich., and Johnson from Erie, Pa., each captured big wins last weekend when the Cyclones defeated Wisconsin in the Battle of the River City event in Jacksonville, Fla. Swiderski is ranked 11th at 141 and Johnson is ranked 14th at 149.
Penn State, with four wrestlers ranked No. 1 at their weight classes — Roman Bravo-Young (133), Carter Starocci (174), Aaron Brooks (184) and Max Dean (197) — remains No. 1 in WIN’s Tournament Power Index and will open its season this Friday in a home dual against Lock Haven.
Iowa and Cornell, each led by a three-time NCAA champ … rest of story at WIN-magazine.com/2022/11/07/wins-first-weekly-ncaa-div-i-rankings
North Dakota State breaks into Top 25 after weekend upset
Manheim, Pennsylvania – The first weekend of Division I college wrestling came and went with North Dakota State making the biggest early-season statement with its 20-16 upset of then-No. 8 Nebraska on Friday in Lincoln.
The Bison (1-0) vaulted into the Top 25 for the first time this season at No. 19 as the latest NWCA Division I Wrestling Coaches Poll was released on Wednesday.
It’s the first time North Dakota State has been ranked in the NWCA Division first time since January 9, 2019 when they were ranked No. 23.
Missouri was the only Top 5 team in dual action over the weekend. The Tigers blanked Lindenwood 55-0 in a unique dual meet held outside at the school’s softball facility, The Diamond. The Tigers (1-0) moved up to No. 3 this week. There was some reorganization in the Top 10 as Iowa State went 3-0 in Jacksonville, Florida, including a resounding 26-6 win over then-No. 12 Wisconsin at The Battle in River City.
NC State (1-0) opened its season with a 26-12 home win over Appalachian State. … rest of story at NWCAonline.com/north-dakota-state-breaks-into-top-25-after-weekend-upset
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