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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 5th-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 | Uncategorized | , , | Leave a comment

App State Wrestling Shuts Out SoCon Foe

BOONE, N.C. — Kaden Keiser delivered a takedown five seconds into App State’s home dual against Presbyterian on Monday night.  
When Aldo Hernandez broke a scoreless tie with back points in the final period of the night, he provided the bookend to a dominant performance from the Mountaineers. App State improved to 3-0 in SoCon duals by having a hand raised at all 10 weights in a 42-0 victory against the Blue Hose with 597 in attendance at Varsity Gym. It was the Mountaineers’ national-leading 18th dual shutout since the calendar flipped to 2020.
They wrestled without two of their four ranked starters, but Colby McBride (bumping up from 125 pounds to 133 in his dual debut) and Hunter Adams (making just his second career dual start at 197) were both victorious as App State (4-3 overall) had a combined eight freshmen or sophomores in its lineup.
Like McBride, Hernandez also had a narrow victory that wasn’t clinched until time expired, and Logan Eller posted a 10-5 decision against 2024 SoCon Championship tournament semifinalist Caleb Roe at 184.
App State’s six bonus-point wins included a pin in just 29 seconds from 28th-ranked Luke Uliano at 174, and Stephan Monchery was also responsible for six team points via a win by forfeit — PC heavyweight Morvens Saint Jean wasn’t in the lineup for the Blue Hose (1-8, 0-3).
Keiser (20-3 tech fall at 149) and seventh-ranked Will Miller (17-1 tech fall at 165) accounted for five team points apiece, while four-point major decisions came from Jeremiah Price (19-7 at 157) and Bryson Terrell (9-0 at 125). Eller recorded a takedown in the first 12 seconds and added two early near fall points … more at … https://appstatesports.com/news/2025/1/27/app-state-wrestling-shuts-out-socon-foe.aspx

February 1, 2025 Posted by | Uncategorized | , | Leave a comment

D-II Results & News

Men’s Wrestling Takes Split with Belmont Abbey, #20 Pitt-Johnstown at Bobcat Duals
FROSTBURG, Md. – The Frostburg State Men’s Wrestling team split their day at the Bobcat Duals with a 20-12 win over Belmont Abbey before falling 34-10 to No. 20 Pitt-Johnstown.  
In the first match against BAC, FSU got off to a quick start with freshman Nate Wilhelm (12-9) earning an overtime decision win at 125, then senior Thierno Diallo followed suit with a 7-4 victory at 133 for an early 6-0 lead. The Crusaders answered back with a pair of decisions at 141 and 149 before sophomore Mason Buckler gave the Bobcats back the lead in a 9-1 major decision.  
Belmont Abbey pulled back within one with a decision at 165, but graduate Owen Butler kept Frostburg with a four-point advantage, winning 8-5 at 174. After a Crusader decision brought the deficit back to a single point, freshman Austin Lewis picked up a huge 13-7 decision, while sophomore Gavin Bage polished off the meet victory with a 12-0 shutout major decision for the 20-12 final.  
It would be a different story against the national powerhouse Mountain Cats, as the visitors took each of the first five bouts for a 21-0 lead. FSU got on the board after an illegal move resulted in a default win, then Butler completed an undefeated day with a 10-1 major decision. UPJ took each of the final three matches by a pair of major decisions … more at … https://frostburgsports.com/news/2025/1/19/mens-wrestling-takes-split-with-belmont-abbey-20-pitt-johnstown-at-bobcat-duals.aspx
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Huskies of St. Cloud State open 2025 still atop Division II Men’s Coaches Association Rankings
MANHEIM, Pa.- St. Cloud State remains the top ranked team in NCAA Division II men’s wrestling, per the latest edition of the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division II Men’s Coaches Poll released Monday afternoon.
The Huskies, coming off of taking the 2025 NWCA Multi-Divisional National Duals DII Men’s title last weekend, amassed 88.0 points behind nine ranked individuals to stay in the top spot. Glenville State held at #2, but is joined by UW-Parkside in sharing the second spot with both teams totaling 65.5 team points. Nebraska-Kearney (65.0 points) and Central Oklahoma (64.5 points) round out the top five teams. Following more than 40 upsets at National Duals, this edition of the poll features five new top-ranked individuals: Studd Morris (Central Oklahoma) at 125, Reece Barnhardt (UMary) at 133, Chris Donathan (Grand Valley State) at 149, Joel Jesuroga (St. Cloud State) at 157, and Cole Hernandez (Western Colorado) at 174.  
Both Super Region 3 and Super Region 5 feature 37 ranked wrestlers, with three #1s also coming from SR5. Super Region 3 features the most ranked teams with 6 in the top 25, while both Super Region 4 and Super Region 5 have five ranked teams. Thirty-two ranked wrestlers and three #1s wrestle out of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference … more at … https://nwcaonline.com/news/2025/1/20/ncaa-division-2-men-huskies-of-st-cloud-state-open-2025-still-atop-division-ii-mens-coaches-association-rankings.aspx
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Chadron Steals Dual in Final Match

CHADRON, Neb. Sage Harrison’s pin at 197 pounds pulled 13th-ranked Western Colorado even with host Chadron State College Friday night, but the Eagles scored a pin in the final match to steal a 23-17 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference victory over the Mountaineers. 
JUST THE FACTS 
Final score: Chadron State def. Western Colorado, 23-17 
Records: Western 5-3 overall (2-1 RMAC), Chadron State 1-2 (1-2) 
Location: Chicoine Center, Chadron, Neb. 
HOW IT HAPPENED
Vincent Cabral halted the Eagles’ run in the next match, earning an escape point in the second to break a 0-0 deadlock, and recording a takedown in the third to pull out a tough, 5-1 decision after adding a riding time point. 
The night got off to a hot start for Western as Roberto Estrada dominated the opening match at 125 pounds. He led 6-1 after the first period then piled on the points in the second, eventually scoring a 19-3 technical fall at the 5:48 mark of the match. 
Chadron rallied back, though, earning decisions at 133 and 141 before adding a major decision at 149 to take a 10-5 lead. … more at … https://gomountaineers.com/news/2025/1/24/wrestling-chadron-steals-dual-in-final-match.aspx
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Roberson Tabbed Conference Carolinas Wrestler Of The Week
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Third-ranked 157-pounder Keegan Roberson capped off a 2-0 week by being named Conference Carolinas Wrestler of the Week, the league announced Tuesday.
The Chicago, Ill. native started the week off with a 6-1 decision win over Newberry’s Dennis Virelli, and followed it up with a thrilling 7-4 decision win over fifth-ranked Jake Nicolosi from Mount Olive, picking up a last-second takedown to secure the victory. The selection marks the second career weekly award for Roberson, … more at … https://uncpbraves.com/news/2025/1/28/wrestling-roberson-tabbed-conference-carolinas-wrestler-of-the-week.aspx
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Newberry Wrestling Dominates Allen, Secures 51-3 Victory
NEWBERRY SC – The Newberry College men’s wrestling team put on a commanding performance against Allen University, securing a dominant 51-3 victory at Home. The Wolves won nine of ten bouts, including five by fall, to extend their strong season showing.
The McCullough brothers kicked things off in style, with Hunter McCullough (125 lbs.) earning a major decision over Xavier Anderson (12-4), followed by Ethan McCullough (133 lbs.) pinning Derrius Coleman in just 1:20.
Dennis Virelli (157 lbs.) secured a pin over Quincy Gash at the 3:00 mark, and Nick Humphrys (165 lbs.) followed up with a lightning-fast fall in just 43 seconds. 
The Wolves continued their pinning streak with Andrew Reed (184 lbs.) flattening Jerrel Baskins in 3:48. John Parker (197 lbs.) kept the momentum going, securing another fall at 3:00 … more at … https://newberrywolves.com/news/2025/1/29/mens-wrestling-newberry-wrestling-dominates-allen-secures-51-3-victory.aspx
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Abbey Wrestling Moves to 6-1 in Conference with Victory over Allen
NEWBERRY, S.C. — The Belmont Abbey wrestling team earned its sixth Conference Carolinas victory of the season thanks to a 45-6 win over Allen Wednesday evening. The match was held at Newberry’s Eleazer Arena after it was rescheduled from last week due to inclement weather.  
Christian Arrington earned a pin in 46 seconds over Isaiah Mulwee at 165 to lead the way for the Crusaders. Dylan Drinkard (133) and Stone Busler (157) won their respective matches via tech fall while Brett Balzan (125) and Justin Knapp (149) earned wins by major decision.  
Kyler Pickard earned a win over Jerrel Baskins with a 9-8 decision … more at … https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2025/1/29/abbey-wrestling-moves-to-6-1-in-conference-with-victory-over-allen.aspx

January 30, 2025 Posted by | Uncategorized | , , | Leave a comment

Finn: Wrestling made me the journalist I wanted to be

By Mike Finn

As a journalist for the past 47 years, I have covered many sports, especially wrestling since 1988, including the past 21 years as WIN editor. During that time, I’ve loved digging up information on what mat accomplishments made wrestlers and coaches so memorable.
Yet, at the same time, no one will ever find any glowing wrestling moments in my past with this sport, which included competing for Columbus High School in Waterloo, Iowa, where I never wrestled varsity and usually got my rear kicked.
But I never lost my love for the sport, primarily because of the life skills the sport provided me as a parent and a person. I also like to think those skills of not backing down against the biggest challenges helped me as a Watergate-era journalist, trained to challenge authority.
And this reporting style was perfect for a sport like wrestling where coaches and wrestlers expressed their feelings, whether I liked their answers or not. That is why I loved writing about wrestling because no athlete or coach of any sport is more candid than a wrestler.
That is what I’ll probably miss the most as I say goodbye to the wrestling community. This is the last column for WIN as I officially retire on Feb. 7.
The best part of my job has been interviewing countless people over the years. And to all those I never got to speak to, I apologize because I believe everyone has a story.
Of course, there are too many people for me to thank, but I will start with WIN founder Mike Chapman, whose challenge of making wrestling a mainstream sport has never been appreciated. And, current WIN owner Bryan Van Kley, who made me editor in 2003, at a time when I needed a professional change, and who was kind enough to share his family with me.
I’ve been fortunate to work with other incredible people over the past two decades, including our office managers Diana Strickland, Kim Mapes, Michele Worthington and Gina LeFleur … as well as so many columnists, including Kyle Klingman, Rob Sherrill and Sandy Stevens who have been there since my WIN beginning.
There have been so many other professionals who have helped me over the years like members of USA Wrestling, including executive director Rich Bender and Hall of Fame information specialist Gary Abbott, whose recommendation gave me the chance to work with NBC Sports for every summer Olympics since 2008.

Click on the cover or call 888-305-0606 to subscribe to WIN Magazine.

I could say the same thing about Jason Bryant, the current voice of wrestling, or the National Wrestling Coaches Association, led by Mike Moyer and so many more I’ve pestered over the years. And speaking of being a pest, I’m sure many a coach got tired of me asking so many questions. Yet so many of their answers, whether I liked them or not, still stick to my soul.
And no coach had a greater impact on me than Dan Gable, … more at … https://www.win-magazine.com/2025/01/24/finn-wrestling-made-me-the-journalist-i-wanted-to-be/

January 29, 2025 Posted by | Uncategorized | , | Leave a comment

Cleveland State Wresling Results & News

Cleveland State Wrestling Sweeps MAC Doubleheader
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland State swept its home conference doubleheader against Bloomsburg and Clarion on Friday evening. The Vikings opened the night with a 40-0 shutout of the Huskies and then picked up a 24-10 win over the Golden Eagles.  
The match with Bloomsburg started at 165-pounds and saw the Green and White win the opening four matches by decision to lead 12-0. No. 31 Daniel Bucknavich bumped the advantage to 18-0 behind a fall in 2:45.  A Ben Aranda technical fall at 125-pounds bumped the margin to 23-0. A Jake Manley decision at 133-pounds and a forfeit at 141-pounds made it 32-0.  
AJ Parish scored a huge 22-5 technical fall at 149-pounds and Reese Stephen capped off the shutout with a 4-1 sudden victory at 157-pounds as the Green and White won 40-0.  The match with Clarion also started at 165-pounds and saw the Vikings win the first four matches by decision to 12-0. The visitors were then deducted a team point for unsportsmanlike.  
Bucknavich secured a narrow 1-0 decision at 285-pounds as the lead moved to 15-{-1}. Clarion got on the board with a major decision at 125-pound to trail 15-3.  Molchak swung the momentum back for the home team with a fall in 1:19 as the advantage stood at 21-3.  
The Golden Eagles took the next two matches by decision and major decision to pull within 21-10. However, Stephen capped off the night with a 4-1 victory as Cleveland State won 24-10. … more at … https://csuvikings.com/news/2025/1/24/cleveland-state-wrestling-sweeps-mac-doubleheader.aspx
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Lyons Named MAC East Wrestler of the Week
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland State senior Joey Lyons was named the MAC East Division Wrestler of the Week. Lyons becomes the second Viking this season to earn a weekly and the first of his career. Lyons led the Green and White to a sweep of its doubleheader on Friday as the Wooster, Ohio, native went 2-0 at 197-pounds. He started the night with an 8-1 decision over Mason Rebuck of Bloomsburg and capped off the night with a 7-4 decision against Ethan Wiant of Clarion. On the year, Lyons is 8-10 overall … more at … https://csuvikings.com/news/2025/1/28/wrestling-lyons-named-mac-east-wrestler-of-the-week.aspx
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CSU Board of Trustees Approves Recommendations to Reduce Athletics Budget
CLEVELAND, Ohio (Jan. 23, 2025) — Cleveland State University (CSU) has announced it will discontinue its three NCAA sport programs in wrestling, women’s golf and softball, following the approval of the CSU Board of Trustees at their meeting on January 23, 2025. CSU made the difficult decision to discontinue these sport programs at the conclusion of their respective seasons this academic year as part of a strategic effort, which began in 2023, to address budgetary shortfalls across the University. In addition to the discontinued programs, the CSU Board of Trustees approved relocating the University’s Esports program from CSU Athletics to CSU’s Washkewicz College of Engineering.
These recommendations resulted from a thorough review of CSU Athletics programs by a working group comprised of representatives from CSU Athletics, CSU faculty and the Cleveland community. The difficult decision to discontinue programs was made after careful consideration in keeping with the guiding principles that the working group identified, including aligning with CSU’s commitment to upholding a transformational student-athlete experience and positioning CSU Athletics for long-term success in the classroom, in the community and in competition. “Over the past several years, one of our primary goals has been … more at … https://csuohio.edu/news/csu-board-trustees-approves-recommendations-reduce-athletics-budget
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SAVE CLEVELAND STATE WRESTLING!
Cleveland State Family,
I’m sure you have seen the devastating news about our program being cut at the end of the season. Here is my statement regarding this decision. “A decision was made yesterday to discontinue the Cleveland State Wrestling Program—a program I’ve poured my heart into for the last nine years. It breaks my heart to see our young men placed in this situation, especially in the middle of their season.
Wrestling has always been about overcoming adversity, and I know the lessons these young men have learned will guide them through this challenging time. I have full confidence in their ability to persevere. The 36 incredible young men who represent this program believed in my vision, chose Cleveland State over countless other opportunities, and fully bought into our culture of excellence, integrity, and hard work. They have done everything asked of them and continue to be men of character and resilience.
I ask for your prayers, positivity, and belief as we navigate this difficult road together. This program has been a family, and I am grateful for every moment I’ve had leading these remarkable individuals. Let’s stand together and support them as they continue to chase their dreams”
What can you do to show your support?
|To honor, remember, and celebrate everyone who has wrestled at Cleveland State University over the past 60 years, I am personally planning a Celebration of the Program before, during, and after our match against Kent State on Thursday, February 20th. All matches are held at Woodling Gym, Location is 2450 Chester Ave, Parking in the EG Garage next to the Gym,
I plan to invite Youth, MS, HS, and other local college programs to attend and enjoy an evening of great conversations around the best sport in the world! Please consider attending and sharing the information. I am thinking a 6pm-7pm social with food, music, and conversation, followed by a 7pm dual with Kent State, and a gathering at the Viking Public House to follow.
FREE TO EVERYONE! If you are wanting to donate financial, please consider doing so here: http://www.clevelandrtc.org/shop/DONATION
More details to come, I believe that we can get 1,000 people in Woodling to show their love and support one last time. 
We are….FamilyJosh Moore <j.j.moore40@csuohio.edu>
Head Wrestling Coach
330-554-7936

January 29, 2025 Posted by | Uncategorized | , | Leave a comment

Division I Results & News

Army Wrestling Beats American in Nation’s Capital
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Army West Point Wrestling won all but one of the 10 bouts at American on its way to a commanding 34-4 dual win Sunday. Of Army’s nine individual wins, two came by fall and three came in bonus point fashion. The Black Knights are now 5-1 in dual matches and 3-0 against EIWA opponents.  For the second consecutive dual, the action commenced at 165 lbs before working up to heavyweight and cycling back to the lighter classes. And for the second consecutive dual, Gunner Filipowicz secured a win in the opening bout and never allowed the opponent to take a lead in the team score.
Filipowicz’s win was his 20th this year, just one off the current team lead of 21 wins by Trae McDaniel. At 174 lbs, Dalton Harkins scored a takedown in sudden victory to give Army its second win in as many bouts. 
Jakob Gilfoil had a win by fall at 184 lbs in what his first career dual match win. Wolfgang Frable followed at 197 lbs and won by major decision.  In a rematch of his Southern Scuffle semifinal win earlier this month, Lucas Stoddard defeated Will Jarrell by decision at 285 lbs, 6-3.
Charles Farmer claimed Army’s second fall Sunday at 125 lbs, over American’s Kaden Milheim. Ethan Berginc’s late takedown then sealed a win by decision to follow at 133 lbs, … more at … https://goarmywestpoint.com/news/2025/1/19/wrestling-beats-american-in-nations-capital
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Men’s Wrestling goes 3-0 at Davidson Duals
Bald Eagles top Brown, The Citadel, and Morgan State for a perfect 3-0 day at the Davidson Duals.
By: KC Wallace
DAVIDSON, N.C. – The Lock Haven men’s wrestling team was a perfect 3-0 at the Davidson Duals today (Jan. 17). The Bald Eagles started the day by downing Brown 26-10. With the match tied 10-10, The Haven won the last five bouts for the victory.
Caden Dobbins (165), Avery Bassett (174), and No. 28 Colin Fegley (184) all picked up wins by decision. Freshman Tucker Hogan topped Thomas Sandoval by a 9-0 major decision.
At 285, Gavin Hoffman won with an 8-2 decision over Alex Semenenko.
In the second dual of the day, the Bald Eagles topped The Citadel 33-6.
No. 18 Wyatt Henson won by tech fall, 21-6, in 5:16 over Thomas Termini at 141. No. 32 Lucas Kapusta and Nick Stampoulos picked up wins by decision at 149 and 157, … more at … https://www.golhu.com/news/2025/1/17/mens-wrestling-goes-3-0-at-davidson-duals.aspx
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Lttle Rock Wins Pac-12 Opener Over Oregon State
Trojans earn second-straight win over Beavers
Little Rock continued its impressive start to Pac-12 competition with a commanding 29-14 victory over Oregon State. The Trojans set the tone early, winning the first five bouts to establish a decisive lead that proved insurmountable for the Beavers.
How It Happened
The dual kicked off at 157 pounds, where Matty Bianchi delivered a dominant 9-0 major decision to give Little Rock an early 4-0 advantage. His momentum carried over to Joey Bianchi, who followed up with a decision victory to extend the lead to 7-0. The Trojans then capitalized on an injury forfeit at 174 pounds, with Tyler Brennan securing six points for the team.
Brock DelSignore added to the surge with a technical fall, winning 20-4 in just 5:38. The highlight of the night came at 197 pounds, where Stephen Little capped off the five-bout streak with a decisive pin in just 2:36, pushing Little Rock’s lead to a commanding 24-0.
Oregon State responded with victories at 285 and 125 pounds, cutting the deficit to 24-8. However, Nasir Bailey quickly shut the door on any potential comeback, securing a 21-4 tech fall in 5:46 to seal the win for the Trojans. The Beavers managed to add six more points in the final two bouts, but the result was already decided. … more at … https://lrtrojans.com/news/2025/1/24/wrestling-wins-pac-12-opener-over-oregon-state.aspx?utm_medium=sidearm-email&utm_source=lrtrojans.com&utm_campaign=Wrestling+Wins+Pac-12+Opener+Over+Oregon+State&utm_content=8954d2ad-b92d-41b9-a352-267935f1b8b0
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OSU Wrestling: Fish Beats Downey, Cowboys Battle Past Northern Iowa
Fish turned the momentum by beating No. 4 Downey.
Four matches into the Cowboys’ Friday night dual in Cedar Falls felt like the first time this season OSU’s undefeated streak was in jeopardy, but then Caleb Fish flipped things back into the Pokes’ favor. Oklahoma State beat Northern Iowa 22-14, continuing the No. 3 Cowboys’ unbeaten start while handing the No. 5 Panthers their first loss of the season. Northern Iowa led 10-3 through the 149-pounders.
Fish, ranked 11th coming into the night at 157 pounds, went up against No. 4 Ryder Downey, the reigning Big 12 champion at the weight. Fish took a 3-0 lead into the third period before Downey escaped and scored on a takedown of his own. Fish had a late escape to force sudden victory. There, Fish got in on a double leg and finished, ending the match with a takedown. … more at … https://pistolsfiringblog.com/osu-wrestling-fish-beats-downey-cowboys-battle-past-northern-iowa/
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First ACC Win – No. 16 Stanford defeats Virginia, 34-9
STANFORD, Calif. – Winning eight of 10 bouts, No. 16 Stanford defeated Virginia, 34-9, on Sunday in Maples Pavilion.
It was the first ACC dual on The Farm for the Cardinal, which improved to 7-2 overall and 1-1 in conference meets. Virginia drops to 4-3, 0-2 ACC. Five of Stanford’s eight wins came by bonus points. No. 4 Lorenzo Norman opened the dual with a 20-5 technical fall over Michael Murphy at 174 pounds. The redshirt freshman has won nine consecutive matches, improving to 18-1 on the season. He is also 9-0 in duals and has seven technical falls this season. The Cardinal added to its lead at 184 pounds as Tye Monteiro won by injury default over Justin Phillips. The redshirt freshman is 7-7 overall and 2-2 in duals. Fifth year Nick Stemmet, ranked No. 24 at 197 pounds, … more at … https://gostanford.com/news/2025/01/27/first-acc-win-wrestling

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Campbell defeats Bellarmine 29-10 to improve to 3-0 in SoCon action

BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Campbell wrestling continued their winning ways with a 29-10 victory over Bellarmine Friday evening at Gore Arena.
The Fighting Camels improved to 3-0 in SoCon duals and 4-7 overall, while the Knights started their conference slate 0-1 (1-2 overall).
Anthony Molton and Landon Sargent continued to be effective bookends in the Camel lineup. Each recorded their third bonus-point win in the third consecutive SoCon match.
Molton scored his third-straight tech fall to give the Camels an early lead, defeating Damion Ryan 23-7 just 16 seconds into the second period. The result is his team-leading sixth tech fall of the year.
Sargent recorded his second fall victory, pinning Will Muckler in the first period (1:42) to improve to 3-0 in conference bouts (two pins, one major decision). The freshman from Fayetteville now leads the team in pins, owning five at this point in the season.
Chris Earnest added a pin of his own at 157 pounds as the third bonus-point win on the night for the Camels. His pin in the second period against Jeb Prechtel extended Campbell’s lead to 17-3 at the halfway point in the match.
Logan Heil and Wynton Denkins recorded wins by decision at 133 and 149 pounds, respectively. At 165 pounds, Dom Baker recorded a reversal and 1:30 of riding time … more at … https://gocamels.com/news/2025/1/24/wrestling-campbell-defeats-bellarmine-29-10-to-improve-to-3-0-in-socon-action.aspx

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Big Ten Results & News

#11 Illini Wrestling Topples #29 Terrapins, 33-7
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The No. 11 Illinois wrestling team(8-2, 3-2 B1G) won their dual against No. 29 Maryland (8-6, 3-1 B1G) 33-7 on Friday (Jan. 24). Illinois improves to 9-0 all-time over Maryland by winning eight of the 10 bouts tonight.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Caelan Riley started off the scoring for the Orange and Blue at 125 pounds with his 10-5 decision win over Abram Cline (MARY) to put Illinois up early, 3-0, in a dual they never trailed.
No. 4 at 133 pounds Lucas Byrd bounced back from his first loss of the season a week ago with a 7-3 decision win over No. 11 Braxton Brown (MARY) to put Illinois up 6-0. No. 12 at 141 pounds Danny Pucino made it three-straight decision wins with his 8-5 win over Dario Lemus (MARY) to make it 9-0 for the Illini.
No. 12 at 149 pounds Kannon Webster put some bonus points on the board for Illinois when he pinned No. 32 Kal Miller (MARY) in 4:39. This was his third fall of the season and ballooned the Illini lead to 15-0. No. 13 at 165 pounds Braeden Scoles added more bonus points with a wicked fast tech. fall over Alex Uryniak, 20-3 (3:15). This shifted the scoreboard 20-4 in Illinois’ favor after Maryland won their first bout of the night at 157 pounds in a major decision.
No. 21 at 174 pounds Danny Braunagel made it back-to-back tech. falls … more at … https://fightingillini.com/news/2025/1/24/wrestling-hold.aspx
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No. 21 Indiana Dominates Michigan State
EAST LANSING, Mich. ––– No. 21 Indiana handled Michigan State in East Lansing on Friday night, taking nine of ten bouts to win, 35-3, at Jenison Fieldhouse. The score marked the largest margin of victory in series history with the Hoosiers winning by 32 points.
With the win, Indiana improved to 6-2 overall, 2-2 in the Big Ten and 4-0 on the road.
KEY MOMENTS
• No. 18 Jacob Moran (125) used a late takedown in the last 30 seconds of the third period to pull away and win over Caleb Weiand in a 12-10 decision.
• Ryan Garvick (157) held on late to defeat Breaden Stauffenberg in a close 6-5 decision for his first career dual victory.
• No. 12 Tyler Lillard (165) was tied at 1-1 with Jay Nivison after three periods. In overtime, Lillard got Nivison on the edge of the circle and worked a pin (8:41) to win the bout.
• No. 28 DJ Washington only needed 5:11 of match time to work a 19-3 tech fall over Luke Daly.
• No. 20 Gabe Sollars (197) bested No. 25 Remy Cotton in a ranked win on an 11-6 decision.
NOTABLES
• Indiana won nine of 10 bouts in the dual. … more at … https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2025/1/24/wrestling-no-21-indiana-dominates-michigan-state
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Minnesota Routs Wisconsin, 39-3, for Largest Victory in Madison
MINNEAPOLIS – No. 7 Minnesota (6-1, 2-1 B1G) had one of its most dominant victories in series history Friday night at the UW Field House with a 39-3 rout of Wisconsin (4-8, 0-4). Winning nine of 10 matches, the Gophers posted their largest margin of victory ever in Madison, surpassing a 40-6 win in 2003. It also marked the sixth straight win at Wisconsin for Minnesota, its longest in series history. The cumulative score during the stretch is 163-59.
The point total was the fourth highest for the Gophers in 107 all-time matchups against the Badgers and the most since that 40-6 win in 2003. The three points allowed were the team’s fewest in the series since 2012.
It was the 70th all-time win in the Border Battle rivalry for Minnesota, 18 more than it has over any other program. The Golden Gophers have now taken 12 of the last 13 meetings between the schools.
The tone was set right from the start at 197 pounds as No. 9 Isaiah Salazar tech falled Niccolo Colucci, 15-0, in just 2:11. It was the first of six tech falls on the night for Minnesota, its most since also posting six in the second dual of the season last year against Morgan State. Salazar only needed one takedown of Colucci, tacking on four separate instances of four nearfall points for his fifth tech fall win of the year and pushing his record to 12-3 overall and 2-1 in the Big Ten.
Top-ranked heavyweight Gable Steveson made it two straight tech falls with a 21-5 triumph over Brooks Empey in 3:09. Steveson hit six takedowns in the opening period … more at … https://gophersports.com/news/2025/1/24/wrestling-minnesota-routs-wisconsin-39-3-for-largest-victory-in-madison
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Dominant Start Leads to 29-12 Win at Northwestern
MINNEAPOLIS – No. 7 Minnesota (6-1, 3-1 B1G) won the first five matches, four by bonus point, on its way to a 29-12 victory at Northwestern (2-4, 0-4) Sunday at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
In all, the Golden Gophers won seven of the 10 matches Sunday, taking five by bonus points, including three tech falls. They’ve won 13 of their last 14 duals overall, and against Northwestern, Minnesota has taken five of the last six and 19 of the past 21 matchups. The dual kicked off at 165 … more at … https://gophersports.com/news/2025/1/26/wrestling-dominant-start-leads-to-29-12-win-at-northwestern
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Wolverines Surge to Decisive Home Win over No. 24 Indiana
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The No. 18-ranked University of Michigan wrestling team won seven of the last eight matches, including five over ranked opponents, to shake off a slow start and surge to a 22-13 win over No. 24 Indiana on Sunday afternoon (Jan. 26) at Crisler Center.
Down 10-0 entering the 141-pound matchup, sophomore Sergio Lemley got Michigan on the board with a 15-2 major decision against 28th-ranked Henry Porter. Lemley, ranked 11th in the latest InterMat poll, scored four takedowns, including two in the third period and one in the final :05 on the edge, and accumulated 2:16 in advantage time. … more at … https://mgoblue.com/news/2025/1/26/wrestling-wolverines-surge-to-decisive-home-win-over-no-24-indiana
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No. 14 Rutgers Earns Statement Win over No. 10 Illinois, 16-15
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – No. 14 Rutgers wrestling (11-4, 3-2) delivered a thrilling 16-15 win over No. 10 Illinois (8-3, 3-3) on Sunday in front of 3,385 fans at Jersey Mike’s Arena. Down 15-12 ahead of the day’s final bout, No. 7 Yaraslau Slavikouski worked a 4-1 win in sudden victory over No. 10 Luke Luffman to lock up the top-10 dual win thanks to Criteria C, total match points, where the Scarlet Knights held a 38-34 advantage.  
Slavikouski, No. 14 Joseph Olivieri (141), No. 19 Dean Peterson (125), No. 22 Jackson Turley (174) and No. 31 Conner Harer (157) all worked decisions against the Illini. Eight of the dual’s 10 bouts were decided by four points or less, with four of RU’s five wins coming against ranked individuals.  
Sunday marked the first win over … more at … https://scarletknights.com/news/2025/1/26/no-14-wrestling-earns-statement-win-over-no-10-illinois-16-15.aspx

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Could College Wrestling’s National Duals Invitational Go on Without Penn State?

Penn State coach Cael Sanderson didn’t exactly endorse the idea of a national duals tournament. But it’s coming to the 2025 college wrestling schedule.
A major college wrestling duals tournament will be introduced in 2025, one that will feature more than $1 million in prize money and is being called a “game-changer” for NCAA Division I wrestling. The big question is: Will Penn State compete?
Oklahoma State announced Tuesday the creation of the National Duals Invitational, a two-day team event in Tulsa, Oklahoma, that will showcase some of college wrestling’s top teams. The event, sponsored by Paycom and with Oklahoma State acting as the host school, is scheduled to bring 16 college wrestling teams to Tulsa’s BOK Center on Nov. 15-16, 2025. The champion claims a $200,000 prize, certainly a unique enticement to bring in the nation’s best teams. However, Penn State might not be one of them.
The top-ranked Nittany Lions, who have won 64 consecutive dual matches and are pursuing their 12th NCAA team title under head coach Cael Sanderson, don’t appear yet to be preparing for the event. At least according to Sanderson, who discussed the proposal for a national duals at his weekly media session Monday. “I saw that coming around again,” Sanderson told reporters in State College. “I mean, they have somebody that’s trying to host the event down in Oklahoma. I think that’s just kind of always been what people think the answer is the national duals. I don’t really feel any differently now than I do about it 10 years ago, right? I mean, I think you can create a big event without including every team in the country, right?”
Sanderson was asked Monday about Oklahoma State coach David Taylor’s recent comments to FloWrestling regarding a proposed national duals event. Taylor promoted the idea, saying that a national duals tournament would benefit college wrestling. “As we move forward, we have to figure out ways we can continue to market our teams, our programs and the guys that are on the mat. That’s the future,” Taylor told FloWrestling. “I think having both sets a good schedule. I think it’s something the kids will look forward to, the programs will look forward to. But I don’t want to move away from the national championship being decided as it is. But I do think National Duals would be great for wrestling.” … more at … https://www.si.com/college/pennstate/wrestling/could-college-wrestling-s-national-duals-invitational-go-on-without-penn-state-01jj540z5edb
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Oklahoma State Coach David Taylor Thrilled For National Duals In Tulsa
Oklahoma State wrestling coach David Taylor teased the idea of an early-season national dual tournament. A week later, the event was revealed.
Oklahoma State coach David Taylor posted a Jan. 14 message on X  suggesting the National Wrestling Coaches Association’s National Duals should return to the college wrestling calendar with an early-season date featuring the top-ranked teams in the country. 
Speak and you shall receive, coach. 
One week later, Flowrestling and Oklahoma State announced the National Duals Invitational, sponsored by Paycom. It’s a massive attempt at advancing the popularity of the sport, especially in the region, with Tulsa tabbed as the host city. With the November 15-16 date, it will provide valuable early-season incentives that will undoubtedly benefit every participating program — exactly what Taylor envisions. “I think it’s something coaches, athletic directors, wrestlers, are going to be really excited to be a part of,” Taylor said. “And then the way the money can be split up, coaches can decide how they want to do that. If they want to put it in their foundation, if they want to focus on NIL, there’s a lot of needs in college wrestling right now. [We’re] just being creative on how we can grow wrestling and create exciting events.” The 16-team field will vie for a purse worth more than $1 million. Each team will receive $20,000 for participating and the top eight squads will receive additional payouts between $20,000 and $200,000.  Any wrestling program could benefit from the financial gain, national spotlight and early-season litmus tests between wrestlers, some of whom otherwise might not meet until March. 
But perhaps most importantly, it gives Division I wrestling the much-discussed regular-season, marquee dual tournament a large segment of the community has been clamoring for in recent years.  “This is an event that programs and fans can get really excited about,” Taylor said. “It’s early, it gives people something to put on their calendar, you can schedule around it how you want to. I think it’s going to be something that can be a part of really growing our sport. People are really excited about it.”
Taylor said he’s already had people call and tell him their hotels are booked and they’re just waiting on the lineups to be finalized.  College wrestling leaders have discussed the duals since the NWCA’s Division I National Duals dissolved in 2011. That event regularly attracted top teams for an early-January bracketed event, but coaches haven’t been able to form a consensus on when, where and how to make a similar event work. … more at … https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/13551050-oklahoma-state-coach-david-taylor-thrilled-for-national-duals-in-tulsa
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College wrestling gets boost from new $1 million National Duals Invitational
Chad Richison has long been a fierce proponent of wrestling, encouraging new initiatives and funding different projects. But now, the Paycom founder and CEO is launching a first-of-its-kind college wrestling event in his home state. The inaugural National Duals Invitational, sponsored by Richison’s Paycom, will be held Nov. 15-16 at Tulsa’s BOK Center with a total purse of more than $1 million.
Yes, a purse for a college wrestling tournament.
National Wrestling Coaches Association executive director Mike Moyer calls the new event a game changer. “Due to the unprecedented challenges in NCAA Division I athletics today,” he said in a release, “it is more imperative than ever to have more big moments in intercollegiate wrestling so we can substantially grow our fan base and viewership.”
Half of the squads in the 16-team event, which OSU will serve as the host school for, will earn payouts with the winning team taking home $200,000. Second and third will earn $150,000, fourth $75,000 while fifth through eighth earns between $50,000 and $20,000.
Each team will receive $20,000 just for participating. 

Paycom founder Chad Richison is leading the efforts behind a college wrestling event featuring a $1 million purse later this year in Tulsa.

Funding of that magnitude is rare in college sports outside of football and basketball. And they may continue to be the big winners when revenue sharing kicks in — possibly even pushing schools to drop sports or sports to be cut entirely.
Wrestling is one of the sports with an unknown future, and that was the case before this current shift of the landscape. Over the past 50 years, the number of Division I programs has almost been cut in half, from 155 in 1975 to 79 this season, according to FloWrestling. … more at … https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/college/2025/01/21/ncaa-wrestling-national-duals-invitational-paycom-chad-richison-million-dollar-payout/77843340007/

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Virginia Colleges Results & News – late Jan.

No. 24 Washington & Lee Takes Down Cougars, 34-10, on the Road
DANVILLE, Va. — The 24th-ranked Washington and Lee University wrestling team secured a decisive 34-10 victory over Averett University in an Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) dual on Wednesday night at Doremus Gymnasium.
With the win, W&L improved to 12-3 overall and 3-1 in ODAC duals, while Averett fell to 15-13 overall and 4-1 in the conference. The Generals posted wins in eight of the 10 bouts, including three technical falls, two major decisions, and a fall.
After the 157 match W&L had a 12-10 advantage before the Generals went on to rattled off five consecutive wins to close out the night. 
Leading the Generals was Carter Stack with a fall at the 285 weight class. Stack was up 17-5 in the first period and registered a final takedown that landed him a pin at the 2:47 mark.  At 197 pounds, John Santowski notched a technical fall with a 15-0 shutout, while Evan Lindner recorded an impressive 22-5 technical fall at 149 pounds. Mark Troni (165) and Skyler Hickman (141) added a pair of extra-point victories to secure key points for W&L.
The Generals will return to the mat … more at … https://generalssports.com/news/2025/1/25/wrestling-takes-down-cougars-34-10-on-the-road.aspx
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Roanoke wrestling wins Ober Invitational
The Invitational Facts:
Top Team Scores: 1. Roanoke 165.5, 2. Elizabethtown 146.5, RIT 126.5
Location: Elizabethtown, Pa. – Bowers Center
The Short story: The Roanoke College wrestling team won the 10-team D. Kenneth Ober Invitational Saturday, hosted by Elizabethtown College.
Josh Noble captured the individual title at 125 pounds, Xavier Preston won at 174 pounds while Nicholas Cook did the same at 285. The Maroons had 16 place winners overall.
How it happened:  
*Noble, a senior, went 4-0 on the day with two major decisions and a technical fall.
*Preston, a sophomore, had four technical falls and was 5-0 overall.
*Cook, a junior, was 5-0 with two pins and two major decisions. His only tight challenge was in the semifinals, defeating teammate Brady Elswick in the sudden victory session.
*Jarrod Pominville took second at 157 pounds.
*Michael Policarpio placed third at 133 and Andru Boyd was third at 165
Up Next: *The Maroons host Greensboro College … more at … https://roanokemaroons.com/news/2025/1/25/wrestling-roanoke-wrestling-wins-ober-invitational.aspx
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Averett’s Logsdon, Harris sweep ODAC Wrestler of Week honors
FOREST, Va. — Averett University men’s wrestling seniors Alex Logsdon and Noah Harris swept the Old Dominion Athletic Conference’s Wrestler of the Week honors on Monday. Logsdon earned the accolades for the lighter weights and Harris was the honoree for the heavier weights.
Logsdon, a native of Wasilla, Alaska, went 5-0 last week wrestling at 125 pounds. He earned an extra match victory on Senior Night during Averett’s dual with Greensboro College, then proceeded to win the 125-pound championship at the Builder Invitational hosted by the Apprentice School.
Harris, a native of Appomattox, Virginia, also went 5-0 last week. … more at … https://averettcougars.com/news/2025/1/20/mens-wrestling-averetts-logsdon-harris-sweep-odac-wrestler-of-week-honors.aspx

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