Missouri Wrestling Results
No. 23 Wrestling Secures Second-Straight Win At Home
COLUMBIA, Mo. – No. 23 University of Missouri wrestling won its second-straight dual, 21-15, over Arizona State on Wednesday night inside Hearnes Center. Four bonus-point victories propelled Mizzou to its victory. The Tigers climb to 4-7 overall and 3-1 in Big 12 action while the Sun Devils slip to 4-5 with a 1-3 conference mark.
Freshman Gage Walker battled to a near-upset victory over second-ranked and reigning National Champion Richard Figueroa, ultimately dropping a 5-4 decision at 125. Mizzou took three of the next four bouts before the break, including a pair of major decision wins from redshirt sophomore Kade Moore, who upset No. 23 Julian Chlebove at 133 pounds, and 15th-ranked Josh Edmond over Daniel Miranda at 141. The Sun Devils picked up an additional decision victory with No. 19 Jesse Vasquez’s 2-0 nod over Zeke Seltzer. Redshirt sophomore Cam Steed opened up … more at … https://mutigers.com/news/2025/1/22/no-23-wrestling-adds-second-straight-win.aspx
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No. 24 Wrestling Picks Up Home Win Over Utah Valley
COLUMBIA, Mo. — No. 24 University of Missouri wrestling picked up their first home dual win of the season with an 18-16 victory over Utah Valley. Mizzou claimed six out of 10 matches and picked up their second conference win of the season. The Tigers bump to 3-7 (2-1 Big 12), and the Wolverines fall to 5-5 (1-2 Big 12).
True freshman Gage Walker got the Tigers on the board first with a victory by decision at 125 pounds. Mizzou took the second bout of the dual as well, with Jake Crapps filling in to knock off Utah Valley’s Kase Mauger. The momentum stayed alive with 17th-ranked Josh Edmond picking up an “upset” win in the only ranked matchup of the night. Zeke Seltzer secured the fourth-straight win of the night in the 149-pound bout against Utah Valley’s Smokey McClure. The Tigers picked up a decisive decision from James Conway at 157 pounds to hold a commanding 15-0 lead at the halfway point.
The Wolverines picked up victories in four consecutive matches to open the second half of the dual. Bonus point victories for Utah Valley gave them a one-point lead heading … more at … https://mutigers.com/news/2025/1/17/no-24-wrestling-picks-up-home-win-over-utah-valley.aspx
North Carolina Colleges Wrestling News & Results
No. 25 UMO conquers Belmont Abbey, 21-20
MOUNT OLIVE (Jan. 15) – In a highly competitive Conference Carolinas dual, redshirt junior Slade Watkins won via decision in the heavyweight bout to secure a 21-20 victory over Belmont Abbey on Wednesday night at Kornegay Arena.
With the win, the No. 25 ranked University of Mount Olive men’s wrestling program improved to 8-2 overall while remaining undefeated in league duals with a 5-0 record. The Trojans have won the last three meetings in the series and hold a 3-2 record against the Crusaders. Meanwhile, Belmont Abbey dropped to 5-5 this season with a 5-1 mark in conference action.
At 125, redshirt junior Christian Decatur produced a dominant 17-4 major decision over Dylan Drinkard before the Crusaders countered with a 17-3 major decision in the 133-weight class. Freshman Benjamin Hernandez answered with a 10-2 major decision over Luke Kunath at 141 to take an 8-4 lead, but Belmont Abbey responded with an 18-2 tech fall in the 149-weight class to take a narrow 9-8 advantage. No. 3 ranked senior Jake Nicolosi (157) posted a 19-4 tech fall to regain the lead before No. 11 ranked freshman Brent Nicolosi recorded a 21-5 tech fall to hold an 18-9 edge. The Crusaders registered three straight wins with a tech fall, a decision, and a major decision to reclaim the advantage. … more at … https://umotrojans.com/news/2025/1/15/wrestling-no-25-umo-conquers-belmont-abbey-21-20.aspx
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Denkins named SoCon Wrestler of the Week
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – 149-pounder Wynton Denkins was selected as the SoCon Wrestler of the Week, the conference announced Wednesday afternoon. The sophomore from Perrysburg, Ohio went 6-0 and took first place at the David H. Lehman ’68 Franklin & Marshall Open last Friday. Denkins has amassed a 20-6 record this season, the first Camel to reach 20 victories.
Denkins was the No. 2 seed at the F&M Open, and he began the tournament with three consecutive bonus-point victories. He defeated Yanni Vines (Columbia) and Jackson Polo (PRTC) by major decision, followed by a tech fall against J. Brown (unattached), a 28-12 score in 6:39.
Denkins followed that up by defeating three seeded opponents in the final three rounds. In the quarterfinal, he bested the No. 7 seed Alex Nini (Rutgers – unattached), 4-1 in the first sudden victory period. His biggest win of the day came in the semifinals against Columbia’s Kai Owen, the No. 3 seed and a NCAA qualifier from a season ago. Denkins scored a takedown in the first period and entered the third with a 3-2 lead. His takedown with 1:15 left in the third period sealed the win.
The championship bout was his third go at a Columbia … more at … https://gocamels.com/news/2025/1/15/wrestling-denkins-named-socon-wrestler-of-the-week.aspx
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NC State Freshman Vince Robinson Rocketing Up College Wrestling Rankings
NC State’s Vincent Robinson has been one of the nation’s top freshmen this season, climbing to #3 at 125 pounds after knocking off then-#2 Troy Spratley
One of the top stories of the college season has been the emergence of NC State freshman Vince Robinson and his ascent up the national rankings at 125 pounds. The Chicago native was coming off a redshirt season in which he was limited to just one tournament and one dual.
Throughout the preseason, he was thrown into competition at the weight against three-time ACC champion Jakob Camacho, who was coming back for his seventh season. But after the second weekend of action this season, Robinson’s bright future for the Pack was clear.
Robinson went to the Journeymen Collegiate Classic in mid-November and came home with a perfect 3-0 mark with all his wins against ranked foes (#16, #19 and #13). For his efforts he was named ACC Wrestler of the Week and inserted into the Pack’s starting lineup. “He has done a phenomenal job, jumping right into our lineup,” NC State coach Pat Popolizio said. “He had some really good wins right away. “He has been a great spark for NC State, and he is doing all the right things, like making weight and taking care of school.”
That hot streak to the season has continued as NC State heads into ACC duals from here on out until March. Robinson has not taken a loss this year when he has stepped out onto the mat, his two blemishes in the win/loss column came after … more at … https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/13491606-nc-state-freshman-vince-robinson-rocketing-up-college-wrestling-rankings
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Wrestling Goes Undefeated at Davidson Duals
DAVIDSON, North Carolina – The Little Rock Trojans put on a dominant display at the multi-team dual event, claiming decisive victories over Brown, Morgan State, and Davidson to secure first place. The team showcased impressive performances across multiple weight classes, demonstrating their depth and strength on the mat.
Little Rock 28, Brown 13
Little Rock opened the competition with a commanding 28-13 win over Brown. Tyson Roach set the tone at 125 lbs with a hard-fought 5-3 decision over Jared Brunner. Brennan Van Hoecke followed up at 141 lbs with an electrifying 15-9 decision over Giuseppe Iamunno. The Trojans gained momentum as Jordan Williams (149 lbs) and Matty Bianchi (157 lbs) secured major decision victories. Joseph Bianchi (165 lbs) delivered an emphatic 19-2 technical fall over Keegan Rothrock, while Tyler Brennan (174 lbs) controlled his match for a 10-0 major decision. At 197 lbs, Stephen Little added another technical fall (19-4) to solidify the win. Despite a couple of setbacks, including a sudden victory loss at 184 lbs, the Trojans remained in control throughout the dual.
Little Rock 41, Morgan State 6
The Trojans continued their dominant run with a 41-6 rout of Morgan State. Roach once again led the charge with a 17-2 technical fall at 125 lbs. Van Hoecke delivered a statement win at 141 lbs, … more at … https://lrtrojans.com/news/2025/1/17/wrestling-goes-undefeated-at-davidson-duals.aspx
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Camels best Runnin’ Bulldogs for opening SoCon win, 31-9
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – The Campbell Camels wrestling squad opened its 2025 SoCon season with a resounding 31-9 victory over Gardner-Webb Friday evening at Paul Porter Arena. The Fighting Camels (2-7, 1-0 SoCon) had strong performances throughout the lineup, including pins at 174 pounds and heavyweight to come out on top against the Runnin’ Bulldogs (3-6, 0-1).
#22 Anthony Molton continued his hot streak with a tech fall over Jeffery Jacome to start the night. CU never looked back from the advantage, leading wire-to-wire.
After GWU scored a decision at 133 pounds, #27 Shannon Hanna earned a 2-1 upset victory over No. 19 Todd Carter at 141 pounds. Hanna started on bottom in the second and scored a reversal about 20 seconds into the period. After Carter was able to escape, neither wrestler secured the upper hand in the third period. The win is Hanna’s third over a ranked opponent this season.
Gardner-Webb bounced back with a win at 149 during the tiebreak period, but Chris Earnest prevented them from getting any closer. In his first dual action of the season, Earnest scored an 11-2 major decision over Drew Pepin at 157 pounds.
Dom Baker followed that immediately with a major decision of his own at 165 pounds. His 13-4 performance over Tyler Brignola gave the Camels a 16-6 advantage through six bouts. The scoring continued for Campbell at 174 pounds. Riley Augustine, also in his first dual match of the season, pinned Andrew Wilson in the first period for his second victory by fall of the season.
GWU won by way of decision at 184 pounds, … more at … https://gocamels.com/news/2025/1/17/wrestling-camels-best-runnin-bulldogs-for-opening-socon-win-31-9.aspx
Virginia Colleges Wrestling News & Results
Roanoke wrestling defeats Ferrum 38-14 in Mill Mountain Theater
The Match Facts:
Score: Roanoke 38, Ferrum 14
Location: Roanoke, Va. – Mill Mountain Theater
The Short story: The seventh-ranked Roanoke College wrestling team defeated Ferrum College 38-14 Sunday afternoon in an Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) match held at the Mill Mountain Theater.
How it happened:
*Isiac Paulino and Jonah Paulino opened the match with technical fall victories at 125 and 133 pounds respectively. Jonah’s opponent, Trent Proctor, is ranked No. 7 in the region.
*Mark Samuel also won by technical fall at 141, but Ferrum took the 149 match by major decision.
*Andrew McDougal scored a pin in 2:45 at 157 in and David Reid followed with a pin as well at 165 in just 1:53 to put Roanoke ahead 27-4.
*Kyle Lee gave the Maroons their third-straight fall … more at … https://roanokemaroons.com/news/2025/1/19/wrestling-roanoke-wrestling-defeats-ferrum-38-14-in-mill-mountain-theater.aspx
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Averett University Men’s wrestling celebrates Senior Night with ODAC win over Greensboro
DANVILLE, Va. — Averett University men’s wrestling celebrated Senior Night with a dominant 41-13 win over Greensboro College in Old Dominion Athletic Conference action on Thursday night in the Grant Center. The Cougars won seven of the 10 dual matches, plus four of five extra matches.
Averett (15-12, 4-0 ODAC) rolled out to a 12-0 lead after the first two weight classes as sophomore Dominic Pascoe got a first-period pin at 125 pounds, and sophomore Jesse Lemon also won by fall in the final seconds of the first period at 133.
Defending national champion Josh Wilson got Greensboro (1-3, 0-2 ODAC) its first team point of the night at 141 with a technical fall, but the Pride forfeited at 149 and 157 as Averett’s dual lead grew to 24-5. At 165, regionally ranked junior Xavier Swanson picked up six more points for the Cougars with a first-period pin. Freshman Tyler-Nicholas Ritz followed with a pin at 174 and senior Noah Harris got a memorable Senior Night win with his 19-3 tech fall at 184.
Greensboro won at 197 by decision and by tech fall … more at … https://averettcougars.com/news/2025/1/16/mens-wrestling-mens-wrestling-celebrates-senior-night-with-odac-win-over-greensboro.aspx
Humboldt Wrestling Stuns No. 16 Colorado School of Mines in Thrilling 25-19 Victory
GOLDEN, Colo. – Cal Poly Humboldt wrestling delivered a stunning performance on Friday night, toppling No. 16-ranked Colorado School of Mines, 25-19, in a dual that came down to the final match in Golden, Colorado. The victory was sealed in dramatic fashion by heavyweight Carson Hatch, whose dominant performance closed out the night and gave Cal Poly Humboldt their second straight victory.
The Lumberjacks opened the dual with four consecutive victories, setting the tone against the nationally ranked Orediggers. Caleb Tatad kickstarted the night with a hard-fought 7-5 decision over Alexander Sweeney at 125 pounds. Isaiah Miller followed with a commanding pin of Elliot Kim at 133 pounds, recording the fall at the 3:00 mark to energize the Humboldt bench.
Momentum continued to swing in Humboldt’s favor as Nathan Aguilar and Jayson Victoria delivered back-to-back pins at 141 and 149 pounds, respectively. Aguilar dispatched Cole O’Brien in 3:23, while Victoria needed just 2:18 to secure his fall against Yahir Chairez-Salazar, giving Humboldt a commanding 21-0 lead.
The Orediggers mounted a comeback in the middle weights, with Jaron Mahler (157) earning a 13-6 decision over Gil Mossburg, Tristin David (165) narrowly defeating Cole Zoller 7-5, and Garrett Bakarich (174) pinning Diego Robles in just 58 seconds. Colorado School of Mines continued to surge, as Avery Krippner (184) picked up a 15-7 major decision over Micaiah Montalbin and Jeffrey Morosini (197) added a 7-3 decision over Abdurrahmann Garner.
Heading into the heavyweight matchup, … more at … https://humboldtathletics.com/news/2025/1/17/mens-wrestling-humboldt-wrestling-stuns-no-16-colorado-school-of-mines-in-thrilling-25-19-victory.aspx
Wyoming Wrestling Rallies for 19-17 Victory at Oregon State
CORVALLIS, Oregon (1/19/25) – The University of Wyoming wrestling team has made a recent habit of rallying for dual wins. The Pokes did it a couple times at the NWCA Dual Meet National Championships a week ago and did it again Sunday afternoon at Oregon State.
The Cowboys won three of the final five bouts against the Beavers with No. 11 Joey Novak (197) earning the most important one. He logged a pin, and the crucial bonus points helped secure the 19-17 dual victory. “Joey’s pin was the difference,” head coach Mark Branch said. “There’s certainly some negatives and some positives from this one. It was a good team victory.”
The win pushes Wyoming to 6-5 on the season. Oregon State falls to 1-5. The victory also snapped the Beavers’ three-match win streak in the series. Novak’s third-period pin of Vaun Halstead vaulted Wyoming ahead 19-14. The late dual push was also helped by Cooper Voorhees (165) and Eddie Neitenbach (184) who registered big wins.
Voorhees defeated Murphy Menke via decision, 8-3. Neitenbach recorded a major decision win over TJ McDonnell, 15-5. “Hats off to Eddie,” Branch said. “This is the first time he’s been back since early December and his shape is way off and to be able to secure a bonus-point win speaks to his drive, competitiveness and willpower.”
Oregon State began the dual with a pair of wins. No. 9 Maximo Renteria defeated … more at … https://gowyo.com/news/2025/1/19/wrestling-rallies-for-19-17-victory-at-oregon-state.aspx
ACC Wrestling Results – mid Jan.
ACC Week One Recap
If week one of ACC duals showed us anything, it is that we should buckle up because the next six weeks are going to be bonkers. We saw two upsets – based on Intermat Dual Rankings – and a shutout for the six teams in action, while UVA made the most of the off week.
North Carolina had a statement win at home over a top-10 Hokies team. The Tar Heels were propelled by upset wins from Spencer Moore, Josh Ogunsanya, and a huge Gavin Kane pin over TJ Stewart to notch their first win over Virginia Tech in five years. North Carolina did an impressive job of winning the tight bouts; three of their five wins were within a one-takedown score, with two of those coming in sudden victory. Bonus points from the Kane pin and a Lachlan McNeil tech fall proved huge. The Hokies will look to use this week off of conference competition to heal up and return with a full lineup against Duke in two weeks; they were without #12 Connor McGonagle and #1 Caleb Henson in Chapel Hill.
Not a lot to say about Duke’s trip to NC State. The Wolfpack took care of business and won nine of 10 bouts by bonus points including six tech falls and one pin. Louie Gill filled in at 125 for Vincent Robinson and put on an impressive display; Tyler Tracy got the start at 141 and looked strong. Robinson made his return to the lineup on Monday against Oklahoma State, getting an upset win over #2 Troy Spratley, in what otherwise was a dual the Wolfpack would like to forget. Though the dual was much closer than the scoreboard indicated, the Cowboys reeled off nine straight wins … more at … https://intermatwrestle.com/articles.html/college/acc/acc-week-one-recap-r99924/
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2025 ACC Wrestling Championship Tickets on Sale Now
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Tickets are on sale now for the 2025 Atlantic Coast Conference Wrestling Championship, set for Sunday, March 9, at Cameron Indoor Stadium on the campus of Duke University in Durham. Duke is hosting the ACC Wrestling Championship inside Cameron Indoor Stadium for the first time since 1998. This year, the ACC has seven teams that will compete for the conference crown with the addition of Stanford.
Five ACC teams have been ranked all season long in the NWCA Division I Men’s Wrestling Coaches Poll, led by the six-time defending champion NC State, which has been in the top 10 all year.
Ticket Information:
Group Sales: For groups of 10 or more, tickets are priced at $5 each.
Advance Online Pricing: Tickets are available for $10 when purchased in advance online by clicking here: ACC Wrestling Championship Tickets.
Day of Pricing: Tickets at the ticket window on the day of the championship are $15.
Children’s Admission: Children 2 years of age and younger can attend for free (no ticket required).
Student Admission: Students from ACC institutions can enter for free with a valid school ID. … more at … https://goduke.com/news/2025/1/15/2025-acc-wrestling-championship-tickets-on-sale-now
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Vince Robinson Named Co-Wrestler of the Week
Charlotte, N.C. – Wolfpack wrestler, Vince Robinson, has been named as one of the Co-ACC Wrestlers of the Week as announced by the conference office on Tuesday, January 14.
The redshirt freshman scored the lone win in the team’s dual at third-ranked Oklahoma State in Stillwater on Monday night. Competing in the opening bout of the matchup, Robinson took down 2024 NCAA Qualifier, No. 2 Troy Spratley by a 7-3 decision. … more at … https://gopack.com/news/2025/1/15/wrestling-vince-robinson-named-co-wrestler-of-the-week
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No. 19 UNC Wrestling Controls Duke, 40-3
DURHAM, N.C. – Nine North Carolina wrestlers were victorious, as the 19th-ranked Tar Heels defeated Duke, 40-3, in Atlantic Coast Conference action. The win for the Tar Heels is the ninth-straight win over the Blue Devils, and the 24th consecutive win for Carolina in Durham, dating back to 1973. Additionally, the Tar Heels have won 48 of the last 50 duals against Duke.
Carolina began the night with three-straight decisions, jumping out to a 9-0 lead over Duke. Freshman Cameron Stinson Jr. (125) earned his first collegiate dual win (8-1 decision), and ranked wrestlers No. 13 Ethan Oakley (2-0 decision) and No. 24 Jayden Scott (9-2 decision), picked up wins for the Tar Heels.
The Tar Heels followed with six-straight bonus-point victories, beginning with fifth-ranked Lachlan McNeil’s first-period fall over Eli Murray and No. 19 Sonny Santiago collecting the 20-3 technical fall. Making his first dual start of the season at 165 pounds, Omaury Alvarez cruised to a 17-4 major decision, with the Tar Heels earning their second fall of the night at 174 pounds courtesy of 18th-ranked Joshua Ogunsanya. Carolina closed the wins on the night … more at … https://goheels.com/news/2025/1/17/no-19-wrestling-controls-duke-40-3
South Carolina Colleges Wrestling Result
Presbyterian College Men’s Wrestling Trounces St. Andrews in 36-Point Cruiser
CLINTON, S.C. – Returning to dual competition for the first time in seven-and-a-half weeks, the Presbyterian College men’s wrestling team walloped the visiting St. Andrews Knights on Wednesday in the Templeton Center, assembling a 45-9 victory.
It’s the largest winning margin for head coach Mark Cody‘s program in one year and one day (a 44-6 decision over Truett McConnell 12 months ago), winning eight of the 10 matches when not factoring in exhibition play.
The lead kept growing for the blue and garnet in a meeting that was scheduled hastily (confirmed on Monday), collecting three technical falls on a night where St. Andrews surrendered four forfeits.
125-pounder Brayden Adams earned his first W of the campaign via 19-3 tech over Caleb Haynes, followed by a swift 2:41 pin by junior Ryan Luna for his fifth win of the still-young season.
Eli Holiday (249) equaled Adams’ earlier technical with a 19-3 triumph … more at … https://gobluehose.com/news/2025/1/15/mens-wrestling-mens-wrestling-trounces-st-andrews-in-36-point-cruiser.aspx
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#8 Lander Takes Inside Track in West Division with 37-4 win over King
BRISTOL, Tenn. – The eighth-ranked Lander Wrestling team took a big step toward their second consecutive Conference Carolinas West Division title on Wednesday evening as they took down the King Tornado, 37-4, inside the King University Student Center Complex. The two teams came into the matchup as the last two unbeaten teams in the West Division and were the two representatives from the division in last season’s Conference Carolinas Tournament.
Lander improved to 10-3 overall, 6-0 in conference, and 3-0 in their division. The win was the Bearcats’ 25th consecutive win in conference play. King dropped to 7-6 overall with a 4-2 league and 2-1 division record.
Kaden Kuenzi (Silverton, Ore.) started the match in a big way at 125, only needing 1:20 to pin King’s Tyson Upchurch to give Lander an early 6-0 lead.
From there, Lander rattled off three more bonus point wins as Christian Davis (Arizona City, Ariz.) used a third-period takedown to secure an 8-0 major decision at 133 while Isham Peace (Okatie, S.C.) and Reid Noble (Plant City, Fla.) each added tech falls to make the score 20-0, Bearcats, after four matches.
King got on the board at 157 with a major decision … more at … https://landerbearcats.com/news/2025/1/15/wrestling-8-lander-takes-inside-track-in-west-division-with-37-4-win-over-king.aspx
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The Cobras win on the road at Allen
The Cobras are back to winning ways after they won 38-12 on the road.
Columbia, SC- The Cobras are back to winning ways as they won 38-12 over the Allen Yellowjackets. The Seniors led the charge in this match-up. But, the Junior Austin Collins had the stand-out performance of the night winning his match in just 1:00.
By the Numbers
Final Score: Coker 38- Allen 12
Records: Coker 10-9 (2-3) Allen 2-6 (1-5)
Top Performers
Corey Gallivan (TF 18-3 3:00)
Weston Bare (Fall 1:38)
Noah Korenoski (Dec 5-2)
Austin Collins (Fall 1:00)
Joshua Howell (Fall 1:31) … more at … https://www.cokercobras.com/sports/wrest/2024-25/releases/20250115yg6pei
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Newberry Wolves Overpower Limestone Saints 35-13
NEWBERRY, SC – The Newberry Wolves delivered a commanding performance in their dual against the Limestone Saints, earning a decisive 35-13 victory. The Wolves showcased grit and skill across the weight classes, securing critical points that paved the way for their win.
Newberry kicked off their momentum at 141 pounds as Braden Tatum put on a dominant display against Richard Patanjo, securing a technical fall with a 15-0 victory in just 2:21. This electrifying performance cut Limestone’s lead to 9-5.
Dennis Virelli set the tone at 157 pounds, dominating Malachi Thomas with a 15-0 technical fall in 5:19, bringing Newberry closer to Limestone, 13-10. The Wolves then tied the evening with Nick Humphrys’ hard fought 5-1 decision over Samuel Daniels at 165 pounds. Bringing the score to 13-13.
At 174 pounds, Newberry’s Dayton Fields capitalized on a Limestone forfeit, extending the Wolves’ lead. Andrew Reed followed suit at 184 pounds, overwhelming Peyton Miles with an 11-2 major decision. Another forfeit at 197 pounds handed six more points to Newberry making their lead 29-13. The highlight of the night came at heavyweight, where Kale Schrader electrified the crowd by pinning Caleb Melton in a lightning fast 27 seconds, sealing the Wolves’ win 35-13. … more at … https://newberrywolves.com/news/2025/1/16/mens-wrestling-newberry-wolves-overpower-limestone-saints-35-13.aspx
Jason Moorman Accepts Tarleton State Head Women’s Role
Jason Moorman has been hired as the new Tarleton State head women’s wrestling coach after leading King University to four national team championships.
It didn’t take Jason Moorman long to find a new job after his surprise departure from King University. Moorman has landed in Stephenville, Texas, as the new head women’s wrestling coach for Tarleton State University.
This is a promising move for Moorman and women’s wrestling. Tarleton State is on the verge of becoming an NCAA Division I women’s wrestling program. He will be the club coach until the program is officially sanctioned.
Delaware State, Iowa, Lindenwood, Presbyterian, and Sacred Heart are D1 colleges that offer women’s wrestling. Tarleton State could be six.
“I think it’s an amazing opportunity and I’m extremely grateful,” Moorman said. “Pushing this across the line and getting a D1 program is what Texas needs and what women’s wrestling needs. I’m excited to be a part of making that happen. “Thank you to Allan Rodger, Steve Silver, Grant Leeth, James Hurley, and the Texas Wrestling Federation. Something special is happening here. Women’s wrestling needs this. Texas wrestling needs this.”
Moorman is arguably the country’s most successful women’s college wrestling coach after serving at King from the 2009-10 season until his exit on October 18, 2024.
He led the Tornado to a 1-9 record during its inaugural season before building a national powerhouse. … more at … https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/13475685-jason-moorman-accepts-tarleton-state-head-womens-role
7 key storylines from a jam-packed weekend of college wrestling
Between shutouts, upsets, individual breakout stars and the return of a national champion, this weekend in college wrestling had it all. Here’s everything you need to know about the action and results from across the country.
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Ohio State All-American Sasso descents to 157 pounds, splits weekend matches
One of the biggest, most inspiring storylines this season in college wrestling has been the return of Ohio State’s Sammy Sasso, a two-time NCAA finalist who survived a shooting in the fall of 2024 and is now healthy and back on the mat for his final season. Sasso, who wrestled most of his career at 149 pounds, started the year up at 165 pounds, has officially made the descent down to 157 pounds where he finished as the runner-up at the Franklin & Marshall Open to NC State’s Jackson Arrington by fall and notched a key win against Rutgers’ Conner Harer 3-2.
Sasso’s weight class move shakes up the Buckeye lineup a little bit as well but puts him back down at a weight closer to his prime competition weight earlier in his career. In the Buckeyes’ two duals this weekend, Ohio State’s national qualifier Paddy Gallagher and Sasso split time at 157 pounds, with Gallagher competing the weight against the Illini on Saturday while Sasso competed in the Franklin & Marshall Open before the veteran took over the weight against Rutgers. Gallagher dropped his match against Illinois’ Jason Kraisser 16-9, but the Buckeyes still won the dual 24-9. The Rutgers dual was much dicier.
Rutgers’ Dean Peterson and Dylan Shawver pulled off top-15 upsets against Ohio State’s Brendan McCrone and Nic Bouzakis to open the day at 125 and 133 pounds before NCAA champion Jesse Mendez, All-American Dylan D’Emilio and Sasso notched their wins. … more at … https://www.ncaa.com/news/wrestling/article/2025-01-13/7-key-storylines-jam-packed-weekend-college-wrestling
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College Wrestling Notebook: Nebraska defeats Minnesota, Shotwell delivers for Life, Maryland stuns Michigan
Week 11 has come and gone, college wrestling fans. This weekend was highlighted by the NWCA National Duals that featured some of the best wrestling across multiple divisions, the start of conference action for several programs, and so much more. It’s also worth noting that No. 3 Oklahoma State has rescheduled its dual against No. 5 NC State for Monday night at 7 p.m. CT, so there is one more event before we can officially close out the week. Check out a few highlights from this past weekend below. Move of the week
McKendree’s Kaylynn Albrecht won by fall in just 19 seconds into her first match as a Bearcat on Friday. Albrecht helped fourth-seeded and fifth-ranked McKendree to a third place finish at the NWCA National Duals this weekend.
Dual of the week
No. 6 Nebraska defeated No. 4 Minnesota on Saturday afternoon at the Devaney Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, 21-13. The win was the 300th dual win at Nebraska for head coach Mark Manning. The victory moved the Huskers to 6-1 overall, while the Gophers dropped to 4-1.
No. 6 Nebraska 21, No. 4 Minnesota 13
157: No. 5 Antrell Taylor dec. No. 10 Tommy Askey (MINN) SV-1, 4-1
165: Christopher Minto dec. No. 9 Andrew Sparks (MINN) 5-4
174: No. 16 Lenny Pinto dec. No. 24 Cam Whiting (MINN) 9-3
184: No. 4 Max McEnelly (MINN) major dec. No. 6 Silas Allred 16-6
197: No. 9 Isaiah Salazar (MINN) major dec. No. 22 Camden McDanel 8-0
HWT: No. 1 Gable Steveson (MINN) tech. fall No. 24 Harley Andrews 19-4 (3:32)
125: No. 7 Caleb Smith dec. No. 5 Cooper Flynn (MINN) 2-0 … more at … https://www.themat.com/news/2025/january/13/college-wrestling-notebook-nebraska-defeats-minnesota-shotwell-delivers-for-life-maryland-stuns-michigan
NCAA D1 Wrestling Week 11 Roundup: Duals Are The Way
The world’s finest collection of noteworthy happenings from the 11th week of the 2024-25 NCAA D1 wrestling season.
Dual season is in full swing as the 2024-25 NCAA D1 wrestling season trudges along! And we’re here to document all the noteworthy happenings from the 11th week of the season!
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The biggest wrestling event this weekend was the NWCA Multi-Divisional National Duals. This wrestling extravaganza, hosted by Northern Iowa in the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, features the unofficial dual meet championship tournaments at multiple divisional levels.
It is the pinnacle of the dual meet season for the NAIA and NCAA D2 and D3 men’s levels. Ditto for the NAIA and NCAA women’s tournaments. The event used to feature a robust NCAA D1 men’s tournament, however, the number of top teams interested in participating began to dwindle, and then not long ago that portion of the program was dropped entirely.
But guess what? It looks like Division 1 is back on the menu!
14 programs from ‘non-power’ conferences participated (not including affiliates, so no programs whose football and basketball teams are in the Big Ten, SEC, Big 12, ACC or Pac-12). Some would classify the participating programs as ‘mid-majors’, but I wouldn’t. Especially not within earshot of UNI head coach Dough Schwab. … more at … https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/13467368-ncaa-d1-wrestling-week-11-roundup-duals-are-the-way
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