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Northwestern Wrestling Mourns the Passing of Former Head Coach Tom Jarman

Wheaton Wrestling Remembers its first National Champion, Tom Jarman (’65)
Former Wheaton College wrestler Tom Jarman (’65), died Thursday, January 30. Jarman was Wheaton wrestling’s first National Champion and the College’s second individual National Champion in any sport. As a sophomore in 1963, Jarman won the National Championship in the 157-pound weight class at the first NCAA College Division III Tournament, helping Wheaton to a sixth-place finish at the tournament. He followed up his National Championship season with a fourth-place finish at Nationals in 1964. He was inducted into the Wheaton College “Hall of Honor” in 1977, entering in the hall of fame’s second induction class. Wheaton head coach Jim Gruenwald says of Jarman, “As an athlete Tom was amazing, as a coach, he was even better, and as a friend and mentor he was priceless.” Gruenwald continues, “Tom Jarman was instrumental in bringing me to Wheaton. But he didn’t stop there, he coached me to be a better coach. Regular calls and encouragement helped me through the first few years of building the program, to choosing captains, and remaining calm through the difficult moments. He is loved and will be missed.”  Following his time on the mat at Wheaton, Jarman went into coaching. He served as the head wrestling coach at Taylor University from 1969-79 where he led the Trojans to a dual meet record of 119-21. His teams placed in the NAIA Top-10 for six-consecutive years from 1974-1979, and won two district titles, … more at … https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2025/2/4/wheaton-wrestling-remembers-its-first-national-champion-tom-jarman-65.aspx?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
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Northwestern Wrestling Mourns the Passing of Former Head Coach Tom Jarman
EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern wrestling mourns the passing of former head coach Tom Jarman, who passed away on Thursday, January 30, at the age of 82. Jarman served as Northwestern’s head wrestling coach from 1979 to 1989. During his decade in Evanston, Jarman guided the Wildcats to a 111-79 record in dual action. In 1985, he piloted the team to a fourth-place finish in the Big Ten – its highest placement in 14 years. Four years later, Jarman’s 1989 squad finished eighth overall at the NCAA Championships, for what was then the second-highest finish in program history. Overall, Jarman guided Northwestern to seven seasons of double-digit dual victories, including back-to-back 15-win seasons in 1986 and ’87. Under Jarman’s tutelage, the Wildcats earned seven All-American honors and qualified 26 athletes to the NCAA Tournament. Mike Funk, the program’s first four-time All-American, began his Northwestern career under Jarman in 1987 and wrestled to a fourth-place finish at 177 lbs that spring. To cap off his time at Northwestern, Jarman coached two wrestlers to Big Ten Championships in 1989: Jack Griffin at 118 lbs and Mark Whitehead at 190 lbs. Prior to his time with the Wildcats, Jarman began his coaching career at Taylor University, … more at … https://nusports.com/news/2025/2/6/northwestern-wrestling-mourns-the-passing-of-former-head-coach-tom-jarman

February 23, 2025 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | ncaa, sports, wrestling | Leave a comment

CSU wrestlers look to repeat history in saving their program as wrestling alum Stipe Miocic lends his support

CLEVELAND — The situation the Cleveland State Wrestling team finds itself in following the school’s decision to eliminate the program following this academic year is not unfamiliar.
RELATED: Cleveland State University discontinues 3 NCAA sports programs after Board of Trustees approval A decade ago, the 2015 squad suffered the same blow when the school axed the program. The move sent shockwaves through the team and the school.
Students rallied behind the team, voting in a referendum that they’d be willing to raise credit hour prices to save the sport. A move that a decade ago led the university to reverse its decision and reinstate the sport. It’s a formula some members of the current squad hope to replicate ten years later. An investment in wrestling now is an investment in Cleveland’s future. “I firmly believe that we have 30 guys on our roster that are from Ohio, and most of them are from the greater Cleveland area,” said wrestler Joey Lyons. That’s why he launched a GoFundMe account to raise money to mount the case for keeping the team. A push received attention when CSU wrestling’s most famous alum, Stipe Miocic, told his followers on X he was sick to his stomach and heartbroken for these young men and coaches. He said the program shaped him into the person he is. Closing with, “I hope there’s still time to make a difference and save this incredible program.” Words that were music to the team’s ears. “It’s awesome. I mean, to have a guy of that caliber, with that kind of platform and to use that platform for us, it’s astounding,” Lyons said.
If Cleveland State gets rid of wrestling, it’s a move that would come as the city of Cleveland prepares to host the sport’s ultimate showcase next spring, the 2026 NCAA Men’s Division 1 National Championships. The wrestling championships last hosted by Cleveland in 2018 … more at … https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/csu-wrestlers-look-to-repeat-history-in-saving-their-program-as-wrestling-alum-stipe-miocic-lends-his-support?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

February 22, 2025 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | ncaa, sports, wrestling | Leave a comment

Women’s Wresling News & Results

Hawkeyes Pick Up 4 Ranked Wins, Finish Undefeated in 2024-25 Duals
The top-ranked University of Iowa women’s wrestling team dominated at the Journeymen College Duals, picking up ranked wins against No. 12 Lock Haven, No. 15 Sacred Heart, No. 19 Elmira College and No. 6 Presbyterian.
ALBANY, N.Y. — The top-ranked University of Iowa women’s wrestling team dominated at the Journeymen College Duals, picking up ranked wins against No. 12 Lock Haven, No. 15 Sacred Heart, No. 19 Elmira College and No. 6 Presbyterian at The Washington Street Armory on Saturday afternoon. Iowa improved to 19-0 in dual competition this season. 
The Hawkeyes opened the day with a, 39-6, win over Lock Haven. Third-ranked Sterling Dias started the dual by pinning Summer Batts in 56 seconds at 103 pounds. Second-ranked Ava Bayless accepted a forfeit at 110, while top-ranked Brianna Gonzalez earned an 11-0 win over Jayleah at 117 pounds. At 124, seventh-ranked Cali Leng secured a 10-0 tech fall against Bella Devito. Tenth-ranked Emily Frost defeated Lily Sherer, 4-2, at 131, and sixth-ranked Cadence Diduch followed by accepting a forfeit at 138 pounds. Ella Schmit made her return to the mat and pinned Paige Jackson in 1:49 at 145 pounds. Sixth-ranked Naomi Simon and fifth-ranked Alivia White each earned tech falls at 180 and 207 pounds, respectively, to close the dual. 
Iowa then defeated Sacred Heart, 37-6. Top-ranked Rianne Murphy made her return to the mat and pinned Ahsia Torres in 35 seconds at 103 pounds. Emilie and Brianna Gonzalez followed at 110 and 117 pounds, respectively, each earning 10-0 tech. falls. At 124, Leng held on for a 4-3 victory over Ally Fitzgerald. Emmily Patneaud, Diduch and Schmit each secured tech. falls for the Hawkeyes in the next three weight classes. Simon picked up a top-five win at 180 pounds, pinning fifth-ranked Madison Sandquist in 1:11. At 207, White finished the dual with a pin over Madeline Hodges in 38 seconds.
The Hawkeyes then matched up with No. 19 Elmira College, winning, … more at … https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2025/01/25/hawkeyes-pick-up-4-ranked-wins-finish-undefeated-in-duals
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Women’s Wrestling Earns Dramatic Win at Otterbein
The Blue Streaks defeated Otterbein in the Cardinals’ home debut
WESTERVILLE – Tuesday night’s showdown proved to be about as close as it gets between John Carroll Women’s Wrestling and Otterbein University.  It was a rematch from earlier in the season between the two new programs, as the Cardinals barely eked out a 25-24 win on December 14. In Westerville, during the first-ever home match for Otterbein’s team, the Blue Streaks flipped the script.
In a mirror of the first bout, the Blue Streaks emerged victorious with a 25-24 win. 
Results
Otterbein burst out of the gates with three straight forfeits, and set the score at 20-0 thanks to a first-period pin at 124 pounds. Knowing that one more loss could be too much to overcome, John Carroll got to work.
Riley Duffey was the one to stem the tide, picking up a crucial fall in just over two minutes at 131. Sumayyah Kemp followed it up with a similarly vital victory via pin at 138.
Thanks to three straight forfeit wins, the Blue Streaks retook the lead, 25-20. … more at … https://jcusports.com/news/2025/1/28/womens-wrestling-earns-dramatic-win-at-otterbein.aspx
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Presby Puts on a Show in New York with Three Wins over Top-20 Opponents
ALBANY, N.Y. – Plucking the victory away from #15 Sacred Heart, #19 Elmira, and #12 Lock Haven all within the span of three hours, the sixth-ranked Presbyterian College women’s wrestling team earned second-place at the NYS Journeymen Duals on Saturday afternoon. Bumping up their win count to 13 (and with seven of those W’s over nationally-ranked challengers), the only so-called “blemish” on PC’s weekend was a narrow defeat at the hands of #1 Iowa.
Other than that slight setback, the Scotsmen can hang their heads high after assembling 99 combined points in the three previous duals where they bested SHU 33-15, Elmira 40-7, and LHU 26-17. After starting off the month of January with a 5^th-place mark at the NWCA National Duals … more at … https://gobluehose.com/news/2025/1/25/womens-wrestling-presby-puts-on-a-show-in-new-york-with-three-wins-over-top-20-opponents.aspx
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Warriors Three-Peat at PA State Women’s Collegiate Championships
EAST STROUDSBURG – For the third consecutive season, the East Stroudsburg University women’s wrestling team won the Pennsylvania State Collegiate Championship, compiling 94 team points with seven champions, three runner-up performances and 18 total top-six placements on Sunday at Koehler Fieldhouse.  
Winning state championships for the Warriors were Olivia Klein (103), Emily Klein (110), Olivia Palmer (117), Waverly KaneLong (124), Zoe Gress (131), Selina Moore (145) and Tiffani Baublitz (160). Olivia Klein earned a share for Most Outstanding Wrestling with Gannon’s Lili Ujfalvi.  
Earning second-place finishes for ESU were Alanna Barberio (110), Angelina Hiller (145) and Ruth Ansah (138). Joining those 10 Warriors on the podium were … more at … https://esuwarriors.com/news/2025/1/26/womens-wrestling-warriors-three-peat-at-pa-state-womens-collegiate-championships.aspx
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High School Girls Impress At 2025 Warrior Open
Six high school girls placed in the elite division at the Warrior Women’s Open, including three finalists and two champions.
High school girls continue to prove that the next generation has arrived. Three preps reached the Warrior Women’s Open finals in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with two winning titles.  Below is a breakdown of the high schoolers who placed in the Maximus (elite) division with their place, high school, and national high school ranking. 
Jaclyn Bouzakis, SO — 1st at 103 — Wyoming Seminary (Pa.), #2 at 105
Champ. Round 1 – Jaclyn Bouzakis over Jordan Epstein (Huntingdon) (TF 10-0)
Quarterfinal – Jaclyn Bouzakis over Riley Banyas (Campbellsville) (TF 10-0)
Semifinal – Jaclyn Bouzakis over Maddie Nieuwenhuis (TF 10-0)
1st Place Match – Jaclyn Bouzakis won by decision over Olivia Shore (Otterbein) (Dec 12-4)
Bouzakis defeated fellow high schooler Maddie Nieuwenhuis in the semis before downing 2022 NCWWC (NCAA) champion Olivia Shore, 12-4, in the finals. 
Morgan Turner, JR — 1st at 110 — Lockport HS (Ill.), #1 at 105
Champ. Round 1 – Morgan Turner over Tashayla West (Brewton Parker) (Inj. 0:33)
Champ. Round 2 – Morgan Turner … more at … https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/13577757-high-school-girls-impress-at-2025-warrior-open

February 1, 2025 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | ncaa, sports, wrestling | Leave a comment

Big 12 Results & News

Big 12 Weekly Recap (1/21/2025)
This week didn’t see anything too crazy but had a number of solid duals. Both South Dakota State and North Dakota State went 2-0 at home. Missouri got back in the win column, but was pushed by a tough Utah Valley team. West Virginia visited the Sooner state for a pair of duals. They beat Oklahoma and had an entertaining dual with Oklahoma State. Northern Iowa continued their impressive season while Arizona State had some struggles. Fans will be set for a battle of the undefeated’s with Northern Iowa and Oklahoma State this weekend. 
Notable Results:
Thursday (1/16): 
South Dakota State over California Baptist (38-3)
Friday (1/17): Full Results
Missouri over Utah Valley (18-16)
141: #17 Josh Edmond Dec. #13 Haiden Drury (7-5) … more at … https://intermatwrestle.com/articles.html/college/big-12/big-12-weekly-recap-1212025-r99947/
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No. 13 Cyclones Best No. 22 Sooners in Top-25 Battle
AMES, Iowa – No. 13 Iowa State (8-3, 3-0 Big 12) looked as impressive as it has all season in a 25-6 victory over No. 22 Oklahoma (6-3, 2-3 Big 12) Friday night inside Hilton Coliseum. In front of a Beauty and the Beast record crowd of 9,470, the Cyclones took eight of 10 bouts from the Sooners.
MJ Gaitan highlighted the night with a top-10 victory at 174 pounds over No. 8 Gavin Sax while Paniro Johnson secured a top-15 win over No. 13 Willie McDougald at 149 pounds. At 157 pounds, true freshman Kane Naaktgeboren notched his first-career dual victory.
ISU won the takedown battle over OU, 15-5. The Cyclones have won four duals in a row and seven of their last eight. … more at … https://cyclones.com/news/2025/1/24/wrestling-no-13-cyclones-best-no-22-sooners-in-top-25-battle.aspx
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Undefeated Cowboys Storm Back To Defeat 13th-Ranked Iowa State
AMES, Iowa – The No. 3 Oklahoma State wrestling team defeated No. 13 Iowa State, 27-12, on Sunday afternoon at Hilton Coliseum in the second ever college wrestling dual televised on ESPN. The Cowboys, who are a Big 12-best 8-0 in conference duals, are now 11-0 overall for the second straight season, while Iowa State falls to 8-4 and 3-1 in conference competiton. The victory was the 64th in the all-time series against Iowa State and the 25th in Ames.  
As they’ve done throughout the season, the Pokes won big through bonus points and aggressive scoring in the back half of the lineup. Through 11 duals, Oklahoma State has a +284-point differential and an average margin of victory of 25.8 points.  
“Our back half has a lot of veterans who have been in tough duals and hold themselves to high expectations,” head coach David Taylor said. “That’s been really valuable the last couple of matches. Those guys are the difference makers in close duals and the difference makers when we get into nationals.”
Troy Spratley continued his successful weekend in Iowa with a 20-10 major decision over Ethan Perryman. The Cyclones bounced back though, rattling off four straight tight wins at 133, 141, 149 and 157 pounds to go up 12-4 heading into the intermission.  
Just like Friday night against Northern Iowa, the Cowboys used a strong performance from the back half of their lineup to close the dual, with four of those wins coming in bonus-point fashion.  
The comeback started at 165 pounds with sixth-ranked Cameron Amine, who controlled the match throughout and earned a crucial three points for the Pokes by defeating Aiden Riggins, 11-4.  
At 174 pounds, Dean Hamiti Jr. rolled past 23rd-ranked MJ Gaitan. Hamiti directed the pace of the match, racking uo five takedowns and a four-point near fall to tech fall Gaitan in just over five minutes and tie the dual at 12-12. Hamiti improves to 16-0 on the season, with 13 of those coming as bonus-point wins and 11 against ranked opponents.  
Three-time All-American Dustin Plott gave the Cowboys then retook the … more at … https://okstate.com/news/2025/1/26/cowboy-wrestling-undefeated-cowboys-storm-back-to-defeat-13th-ranked-iowa-state
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Panther Train wins eighth straight dual over Oklahoma
UNI improves to 10-1 overall, 4-1 in Big 12 duals. Panthers compete at West Virginia and Loras Open next Saturday.
OFFICIALS – Kevin Looper, Leo Mercado ATTENDANCE – 3,061
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — One night after coming up short of an upset of No. 3 Oklahoma State, the UNI wrestling team bounced back with a 26-13 dual victory over the 22nd ranked Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday night inside the McLeod Center in Big 12 action.
Northern Iowa scored five bonus point victories in six of its wins against the Sooners, extending its dual winning streak over Oklahoma to eight. UNI also closed out the month of January with a 7-1 dual record. HOW IT HAPPENED
After a scoreless first period, Trever Anderson scored the first point of the 125-pound match against No. 23 Antonio Lorenzo with a second period escape, but would fall behind after being taken down. Despite adding an escape from the takedown, Anderson was unable to pressure his opponent … more at … https://unipanthers.com/news/2025/1/25/wrestling-panther-train-wins-eighth-straight-dual-over-oklahoma
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No. 23 Wrestling Picks Up Ranked Win Over No. 20 West Virginia
COLUMBIA, Mo. – No. 23 University of Missouri wrestling topped No. 20 West Virginia, 22-16, for its first ranked win of the season inside Mizzou Arena Sunday. A trio of victories gifted the Tigers (5-7, 4-1 Big 12) their third Big 12 win in a row over the Mountaineers (8-5, 2-4 Big 12).
The match got off to a fiery start when freshman Gage Walker got out to an early lead over Jett Strickenberger, who is ranked No. 14 by Intermat at 125 pounds entering today. Although Strickenberger came out with a tight decision, 7-6, the Tigers would go on to take each of the next four bouts. Redshirt sophomore Kade Moore‘s pin of Tommy Maddox at 133 put Mizzou on the board. After redshirt junior Josh Edmond picked up a 5-2 decision over Jordan Titus at 141, redshirt junior Logan Gioffre came back from down 8-2 to defeat Sam Hillegas and redshirt sophomore James Conway earned a major decision over Sasha Gavronsky.
Coming out of the break with a 16-2 advantage after a WVU unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, redshirt sophomore Cam Steed took an early lead over Peyton Hall before Hall ultimately took the 10-8 decision. The Mountaineers took bouts at 174, 184 and 197 to even the match at 16 apiece. At 285, redshirt freshman Jarrett Stoner and Michael Wolfgram were tied 4-4, before Stoner took the win by injury default. 
MATCH NOTES
Missouri improved to 5-0 all-time against West Virginia, … more at … https://mutigers.com/news/2025/1/26/no-23-wrestling-picks-up-ranked-win-over-no-20-west-virginia-22-16.aspx

January 27, 2025 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | ncaa, sports, wrestling | Leave a comment