Penn State, Iowa begin season ranked atop NWCA Division I Men’s Wrestling Coaches Poll
Manheim, Pennsylvania – For the third straight year, Penn State will start the college wrestling season ranked No. 1 in the country.
The Nittany Lions garnered all 16 first-place votes as the season’s first poll was released by the National Wrestling Coaches Association on Wednesday. Penn State won its third straight national championship and 12th overall last March, setting a new NCAA tournament scoring mark in the process with 172.5 points and outdistancing runner-up Cornell by an unprecedented 100 points.
Coach Cael Sanderson’s team is also riding a dual meet win streak of 55 in a row, which currently sits as the 13th longest all-time in college wrestling history and the sixth-longest in major college history.
Iowa starts the year ranked second after finishing the regular season 12-2 in duals and fifth at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. The Hawkeyes are followed by Oklahoma State, Nebraska and Ohio State in the top five.
Oklahoma State went 14-1 last season and for the first time in nearly 30 years, will be led by a new head coach. World and Olympic champion David Taylor assumed the role over the summer as the Cowboys’ head coach and brings a new feeling of excitement to Stillwater. The Cowboys finished a disappointing 10th at last season’s NCAA championships.
Nebraska went 12-2 in duals and finished ninth at the NCAA championships, while the Buckeyes were 15-2 in duals and finished eighth. The Big Ten, as usual, has an abundance of teams ranked in the Top 25, with eight of the conference’s 14 wrestling schools starting the year in the poll, including four in the top five. Michigan (8-4 in 2023-24) gives the Big Ten a fifth team in the Top 10, coming in at No. 10.
While the Big Ten was unaffected on the wrestling side of things by the continuing world of college realignment, other conferences find themselves with changing membership.
Oklahoma State is one of eight Big 12 teams ranked in the Top 25 to start the season, … more at … https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#label/INBOX%2FaaResponseNeeded/FMfcgzQXJswdRXkXhZpHCFlpJWpHlCXs
Brock University to host Wrestling Canada Lutte U SPORTS Invitational Championships at Canada Games Park
Canada’s best university wrestlers are set to grapple for gold as Brock University hosts the newly branded 2025 Wrestling Canada Lutte U SPORTS Invitational Championships. The Badgers will host the Championships from February 28 to March 1 for the first time at the Canada Games Park.
With the recently signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) between U SPORTS and Wrestling Canada Lutte (WCL), this new partnership model will foster greater collaboration between the two organizations, setting the stage for an even more exciting and competitive championship in 2025, said WCL Chief Executive Officer Tamara Medwidsky. “WCL is excited to be partnering with Brock University to host the 2025 WCL U SPORTS Invitational Championships, under this new model,” Medwidsky said. “Brock has a strong history for hosting these types of events, and we look forward to building on that prestigious past. We are eager to welcome the best university wrestlers in the country to the fantastic venue at Canada Games Park and to watch what is sure to be some entertaining wrestling.”
Brock has a rich history in U SPORTS wrestling, with both its men’s and women’s teams dominating the national landscape for years. In 2024, the Brock women’s wrestling team secured its 11th national championship, while the men’s team captured its ninth consecutive title, bringing the total to 22 championships overall.
Brock’s wrestling teams, which have consistently performed at the highest levels in Canadian university athletics, are well-positioned to continue their legacy of excellence in front of a home crowd. The 2025 WCL U SPORTS Invitational Championships are the first to be held at Canada Games Park, further elevating the level of competition and providing student-athletes with a world-class venue to showcase their skills. “We’re thrilled to host the 2025 WCL U SPORTS Invitational Championships at Canada Games Park,” said Brock Sports Associate Director Courtney Smith. “Brock’s proud wrestling tradition makes this partnership a perfect fit, and we look forward to showcasing top university talent and providing an exceptional experience for student-athletes from across the country.” … more at … https://wrestling.ca/brock-university-to-host-wrestling-canada-lutte-u-sports-invitational-championships-at-canada-games-park/?utm_source=Wrestling+News&utm_campaign=c7bbfabb03-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_09_28_09_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_44607e8210-c7bbfabb03-245314521&mc_cid=c7bbfabb03&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Davidson Wrestling Releases 2024-25 Schedule
DAVIDSON – The Davidson College wrestling team and head coach Nate Carr Jr. have released the 2024-25 schedule. This year’s slate features nine home dual matches, the second annual Davidson Duals and the end-of-year Wildcat Open. “We’re excited to announce this year’s schedule,” said Carr. “Getting the opportunity to be at home for nine home dual matches and also host two home tournaments is a great opportunity for our program to showcase the progress we’ve made.”
The Wildcats begin the season with a pair of tournaments, starting with the Southeast Open in Salem, Va., on Nov. 2 hosted by Virginia Tech. The following weekend, the ‘Cats head to App State for the Mountaineer Invitational on Nov. 9.
Davidson’s first home action will come on Nov. 14 with a doubleheader dual against Belmont Abbey and Saint Andrews starting at 6 p.m. The team then travels to Presbyterian for an early SoCon dual on Nov. 17, then to Duke on Dec. 6. Two more home duals wrap up the 2024 calendar year, as the Wildcats welcome Edinboro on Dec. 8 and American on Dec. 15.
After the new year, Davidson will compete at Chattanooga’s Southern Scuffle on Jan. 4-5 before returning home for four straight events. The second annual Davidson Duals will be held on Jan. 16-17, with the full slate of teams and matches yet to be announced.
On Jan. 24, the wrestling team resumes SoCon action when … more at … https://davidsonwildcats.com/news/2024/10/18/wrestling-releases-2024-25-schedule
The Campbell Funding Situation
“I am committed to continuing our winning tradition both academically and athletically. I look forward to the work ahead with a focus on providing a championship caliber experience for our student-athletes, coaches, staff and the entire Campbell family. The future is bright for Campbell Athletics.”
Those are the words for Campbell University’s Director of Athletics Hannah Bazemore shortly after being named the school’s athletic director in November 2022.
Those words rang hollow just a day after the school’s wrestling team learned that they would have a significant amount of funding cut from them. Starting in the 2025-26 school year, the wrestling program will only be given three scholarships which is a sharp decrease from the nine they had been working with. In what seems to be an unusual move, wrestlers who wish to keep their scholarships would not be allowed to compete.
InterMat reached out to AD Bazemore for comment on this story and/or more information about this situation and has yet to receive a response as of Tuesday morning. Men’s and women’s soccer, golf, tennis, and volleyball are also said to be impacted.
This change comes on the heels of the school’s move from the Big South Conference to the Coastal Athletic Association (formerly the Colonial Athletic Association). The move put Campbell in a conference that stretches from Charleston, South Carolina to Boston, Massachusetts. It was likely supposed to boost the school’s profile in football and basketball but generally has added more in travel expenses for everyone else – a common thread in conference realignment.
Another “big-picture” change that’s in play here is the announcement that college athletics must share revenue with their athletes. Campbell has reportedly “opted in” to participate in revenue sharing in the future. Administrators can stomach sharing revenue with football and basketball teams, but everyone else, not so much. That plays a part in this decision.
The main theme here is that the school and the athletic department have grossly mismanaged their … more at … https://intermatwrestle.com/articles.html/college/socon/the-campbell-funding-situation-r99624/?utm_source=Wrestling+News&utm_campaign=62306f9b2b-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_09_28_09_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_44607e8210-62306f9b2b-245314521&mc_cid=62306f9b2b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
And Budget cuts coming for Campbell athletics, school says
… story at … https://www.wralsportsfan.com/budget-cuts-coming-for-campbell-athletics-school-says/21675210/?utm_source=Wrestling+News&utm_campaign=c7bbfabb03-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_09_28_09_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_44607e8210-c7bbfabb03-245314521&mc_cid=c7bbfabb03&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
And Facing funding challenges some universities make difficult choices on academic, athletic programs
BUIES CREEK, N.C. (WTVD) — Korbin Meink recalls his time wrestling for Campbell University fondly. “I enjoyed my time there. I got two degrees from that school, and everything about it was awesome while I was there. I felt like we were one of the best programs on campus, and it was great to be part of that,” said Meink, who graduated in 2022.
Meinik’s experience influenced his younger brother to take a recruiting trip to Campbell himself. However, what the brothers learned on that trip was difficult to accept. “They were talking about how they wanted to give (him) a scholarship, and they just said we don’t have it anymore because we have the guys on the team we need to look after, and right now our recruiting has kind of gone to a halt because we have no more funds to give to anyone,” said Meink.
Meink, who won multiple conference championships at the school, learned the news a couple days before word trickled out on social media, … more at … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkZQe9AqYjA
And … So uh, what’s going on with Campbell?
Is the latest athletic department budget cut a sign of the times, or more about a local campus situation?
Good morning, and thanks for spending part of your day with Extra Points.
I’m not used to writing a lot about the Campbell University Camels on this newsletter. I know they have an excellent baseball program, they’re in Buies Creek, North Carolina, they’re a small, private college in the CAA, and their fans apparently say Roll Humps, which is maybe my new favorite fan slogan.
I also knew that Campbell had a real wrestling tradition. Remember when we wrote about how the University of Wyoming scheduled a wrestling match in a barn? They put it on UFC Fight Pass and everything. That was against Campbell. Also, the Camels won.
But earlier this week, I stared to hear some different stories about Campbell wrestling. Namely, that the school was slashing the budget. … more and audio at … https://www.extrapointsmb.com/p/so-uh-what-s-going-on-with-campbell
Big Ten Network Announces 2024-25 Big Ten Wrestling Broadcast Schedule
CHICAGO, Ill. – The Big Ten Network today announced the 2024-25 Big Ten wrestling broadcast schedule, as the nation’s premier wrestling conference looks for an 18th consecutive NCAA Championship. This season, 24 duals and Big Ten Wrestling Championships coverage will air live on the Big Ten Network and the FOX Sports App, with more than 80 contests airing on B1G+. Coverage begins on Saturday, Nov. 9, with No. 2 Iowa hosting No. 15 Stanford from Iowa City.
Conference wrestling on BTN begins on Friday, Dec. 6, with a matchup between No. 12 Illinois and No. 30 Indiana. Coverage continues in the new year with a primetime doubleheader on Friday, Jan. 10, featuring No. 14 Michigan hosting No. 27 Maryland at 6 p.m. ET, followed by Michigan State traveling to face No. 1 Penn State at 8 p.m. ET. Throughout January and February, Friday night wrestling will be featured on BTN with primetime matchups between the best programs in the country, including a battle between No. 1 Penn State and No. 2 Iowa at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 31.
Other highlights of the wrestling season on BTN include a tripleheader on Friday, Feb. 7, beginning with No. 1 Penn State hosting No. 14 Michigan at 6 p.m. ET. The second leg of the tripleheader features No. 3 Nebraska visiting No. 2 Iowa at 8 p.m. ET, followed by Wisconsin hosting No. 29 Purdue at 10 p.m. ET. … more at … https://www.themat.com/news/2024/october/17/big-ten-network-announces-2024-25-big-ten-wrestling-broadcast-schedule?utm_source=Wrestling+News&utm_campaign=0fad89b8d0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_09_28_09_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_44607e8210-0fad89b8d0-245314521&mc_cid=0fad89b8d0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Hall of Fame Wrestling Coach Bucky Maughan Passes Away
FARGO, N.D. – National Wrestling Hall of Fame Coach Arthur “Bucky” Maughan, who led the North Dakota State University wrestling program for 47 seasons from 1964 to 2011, passed away Tuesday night at the age of 83.
Maughan’s Bison teams won four NCAA Division II national championships in 1988, 1998, 2000 and 2001 as well as making six national runner-up finishes.
During NDSU’s Division II era, he coached 21 wrestlers to 30 NCAA Division II national championships and had 19 wrestlers compete in the Division I championships, including six placewinners. Maughan led NDSU to 17 North Central Conference titles, including a span of nine straight from 1982-1990, and coached 88 NCC individual champions.
Maughan also successfully guided the Bison into the program’s Division I era. He coached five Western Wrestling Conference champions and sent five wrestlers to the NCAA Division I championships.
Maughan finished his 47-year Bison career with a record of 467 wins, 157 losses and 13 ties in dual meets. He led NDSU to three undefeated seasons in 1984-85, 1991-92 and 2003-04.
A native of Canonsburg, Pa., Maughan was a Pennsylvania state champion during his high school career. … more at … https://gobison.com/news/2024/10/16/hall-of-fame-wrestling-coach-bucky-maughan-passes-away.aspx?utm_source=Wrestling+News&utm_campaign=c7bbfabb03-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_09_28_09_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_44607e8210-c7bbfabb03-245314521&mc_cid=c7bbfabb03&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2024 Super 32 Wrestling Results And Brackets
Check out results from the 2024 Defense Soap Super 32 Wrestling Challenge along with the event schedule and links to brackets
The 2024 Defense Soap Super 32 Challenge is underway in Greensboro, North Carolina. Follow all the results right here. Refresh this article throughout the event as we’ll be updating results all weekend.
2024 Super 32 Brackets
2024 Defense Soap Super 32 Challenge brackets are available on FloArena here.
Oct 12-13
2024 Defense Soap Super 32 Challenge
Finals Results
106 Caleb Noble Gurnee, IL (IL) F Sean Kenny Bayville, NJ (NJ), 5:45
113 Fred Bachmann North wales, PA (PA) DEC Johnathon Mcginty Ridgewood, NJ (NJ), 4-2
120 Christian Castillo Ames, IA (IA) DEC Antonio Mills iii 30019, GA (GA), 6-5 TB2
126 Anthony Knox Monmouth beach, NJ (NJ) DEC Aaron Seidel Schaefferstown, PA (PA), 3-2
132 Jax Forrest Johnstown, PA (PA) DEC Seth Mendoza Mokena, IL (IL), 9-3
138 Sergio Vega Tucson, AZ (AZ) MD Dalton Perry Renovo, PA (PA), 18-5
144 Bo Bassett Windber, PA (PA) DEC Daniel Zepeda Gilroy, CA (CA), 10-7 SV
150 Landon Robideau Saint Michael, MN (MN) TF Blake Cosby Maybee, MI (MI), 20-5 5:51
157 William Denny Manhattan, IL (IL) DEC Kollin Rath Stroudsburg, PA (PA), 7-3
165 Asher Cunningham State College, PA (PA) DEC Dominic Bambinelli Hoscton, GA (GA), 12-11
175 Tyler Eise Gilroy, CA (CA) F Jordan Chapman cranford, NJ (NJ), 2:45
190 Carson Thomas Hamilton, OH (OH) DEC Vincenzo Lavalle East Hanover, NJ (NJ), 7-1
215 Angelo Posada Poway, CA (CA) F Noah Weaver Frankfort, IN (IN), 1:56
285 Dean Bechtold POTTSTOWN, PA (PA) DEC Michael Mocco Parkland, FL (FL), 5-0
Semifinal Results
106 Sean Kenny Bayville, NJ (NJ) F Turner Ross Edmond, OK (OK), 3:42
106 Caleb Noble Gurnee, IL (IL) MD Hayden Schwab Cedar Falls, IA (IA), 10-2
113 Johnathon Mcginty Ridgewood, NJ (NJ) DEC Ignacio Villasenor Stillwater, OK (OK), 5-4 … more at … https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/12896729-2024-super-32-wrestling-results-brackets-and-schedule
Upstart Lindsey Wilson Women’s Wrestling Ready To Take On The Nation
Lindsey Wilson’s women’s wrestling team will test the NAIA’s best during its inaugural season.
The Lindsey Wilson women’s wrestling program is ready to launch. And head coach Devane Dodgens couldn’t be more excited.
The Columbia, Kentucky-based college competes in the Mid-South Conference and will take on the NAIA’s best. Dodgens has built a team capable of cracking the top 10 in year one.
The Blue Raiders have a few high-profile transfers and top high-school talent to get things started. It took eight months for Dodgens to build a roster of 40 wrestlers — but he wants more. “Having a first-year women’s wrestling program is a transformative experience,” Dodgens said. “The opportunity to build something from the ground up with support can help build a winning culture and attitude for our ladies and the team. “We want to be the hardest working, best conditioned, most professional, unselfish, toughest, meanest, and funniest team in the NAIA. My vision is to see the program grow to 50-60 ladies who all want to have an enjoyable college experience. As a team, we want to grow as a family.”
Dodgens coached the men’s and women’s teams at Brewton-Parker before assuming the head women’s role at Lindsey Wilson. He was a two-time All-American at Life University, finishing seventh at the 2015 NAIA Championships and third in 2017.
Leidaly Rivera and India Page are returning NAIA All-Americans, and Josselinne Campos, Brielle Bibla, Alesandra Burgos, and Sierra Hartfelder are college national qualifiers. Add a handful of nationally ranked high school girls and this team could make some noise. “We want to be in the top five at some point like a lot of great teams in our conference are,” Dodgens said. “We want to bring back national titles and a bunch of All-American honors. As a first-year program, we have to remember two words: temper expectations. We are good on paper but that doesn’t mean anything when we toe the line. We will get what we ultimately work for. “This group is exciting and has a balanced group of youth mixed in with veterans. I am excited to work with such an outstanding group of ladies.”
117 Pounds
Kamilah Brooks, FR — TDR’s Olivia Neal Award winner
— 2024 North Carolina state champion
— 4x state placer
— Ranked 28 in the nation … more at … https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/12880074-upstart-lindsey-wilson-womens-wrestling-ready-to-take-on-the-nation
Campbell and Nebraska to wrestle at Jim Perry Stadium
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Campbell’s dual against Nebraska on November 15 will be a special event, as the two teams will face off on the infield of Jim Perry Stadium beginning at 4:30 and streamed on UFC Fight Pass. “Nebraska is a top 3 ranked team, and we get to wrestle them at the historic Jim Perry Stadium,” head coach Scotti Sentes said. “It really doesn’t get much better than that. The team is well aware of the winning tradition set in that baseball field, and we are honored to go in there and build on that tradition.” This will be the first time Campbell will wrestle at Jim Perry Stadium, continuing their effort to wrestle at unique venues. “We have a senior-heavy team with a lot of experience competing under the bright lights,” said Sentes. “It should be a fun dual with a lot of high-flying action from both sides of the mat. I anticipate a great show for the fans and look forward to a fun afternoon of wrestling.”
During intermission, CLAW Wrestling will host a match between Jordan Oliver and Bryce Andonian. Campbell has wrestled multiple times in an aircraft hangar at Fort Liberty in Fayetteville, facing off against Army, North Carolina and Michigan. Last year, they wrestled Wyoming in the Battle in the Barn at the highest elevation ever for an NCAA dual.
To begin this season, Campbell and Wyoming received a waiver from the NCAA to begin their season on October 31st. The teams will face off in the Dual at the Daddy at Frontier Park in Cheyenne. The venue hosts Cheyenne Frontier Days, the world’s largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration and known as “The Daddy of the All”. Tickets for the 2024-25 wrestling season are now available. … more at … https://gocamels.com/news/2024/10/11/wrestling-campbell-and-nebraska-to-wrestle-at-jim-perry-stadium.aspx
Randolph College Opens New Wrestling Facility
LYNCHBURG, Va.- On Thursday afternoon, more than 100 people gathered on Bedford Avenue to celebrate the opening of Randolph’s new wrestling facility.
The 4,700-square-foot building will house the women’s and men’s wrestling programs, which are currently in their first year. The facility’s renovation was led by Penny Lane Properties, and the new space includes a practice facility, locker rooms, changing rooms, and offices.
Members of Randolph’s Board of Trustees attended the ribbon cutting, along with faculty, staff, students, representatives from the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, and other community members and leaders. After the ceremony, the facility’s garage doors rose to reveal Wanda WildCat and both wrestling teams while music blared. “It is such an exciting time to be at Randolph College, and we’re happy to partner with the community on projects such as this,” President Sue Ott Rowlands told the gathered crowd. “This athletic facility is the result of much hard work. With Randolph’s recent enrollment growth, it was necessary for us to find additional space to accommodate some of our programs, and this building was the perfect match.”
Both Ott Rowlands and Athletic Director Tom Galbraith spoke about the process of expanding the athletics department with the addition of four new sports over the last two years. “When we talked about wrestling, we ran into one roadblock, and that was a facility,” Galbraith said. “You are now standing in front of the answer to that question. This building not only represents the College’s commitment to wrestling, it represents the College’s commitment to the athletics department as a whole and our nearly 350 student-athletes who call themselves WildCats. Thirty of those this year will be wrestlers.”
Women’s wrestling coach Brooke Richards, men’s wrestling coach Paul Biggs, and two student-athletes also spoke during the event, sharing their enthusiasm for their upcoming seasons.
Megan Lucas, CEO and chief economic development officer of the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, echoed that sentiment in her remarks. “This is my route to and from work every day, and I have been so excited watching this building transform into an amazing athletic center,” Lucas said. … more at … https://randolphwildcats.com/news/2024/10/4/mens-wrestling-randolph-college-opens-new-wrestling-facility.aspx
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