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Profiles
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See who's currently, and knowingly, in the transfer portalWrestler Profiles
View any wrestlers profile for this divisionSchool/Team Profiles
View any school's/team's profile for this divisionNational Tournament Results
See the individual and team results from all National Tournaments, since WrestleStat startedFantasy
Fantasy College Wrestling
A full-fledged fantasy system for college wrestling that includes, drafting, rosters, trades, free agency, etcPick'Em
Season-long contest where you select the winner of 20 featured matchupsTourney Projection
Select the top 12 placers at all weights to project each teams finishComparisons
Lists
Blogs & Podcasts
Read through wrestling related articles from other outletsUpcoming Duals
See all duals [and comparisons] for the remaining events on the teams schedulesRecent Duals
See the box scores of all duals for the seasonUpcoming Tournaments
See the team, and projected wrestler participants for upcoming tournamentsRecent Tournaments
See results for tournaments, per teamRecent Recruits
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6 hours ago
InterMat
The Brands Brothers Reflect on Representing the United States of America
Tom and Terry Brands at the 2022 Collegiate Duals (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) We're in a meeting of the Intermat conference correspondents, and we are going over some things coming up, what we should be aware of, updates on when things will be posted, etc… Business as ...
Tom and Terry Brands at the 2022 Collegiate Duals (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) We're in a meeting of the Intermat conference correspondents, and we are going over some things coming up, what we should be aware of, updates on when things will be posted, etc… Business as ...
1 day ago
InterMat
Bo Nickal's Top Five Potential Opponents at UFC's Fight Pass Invitational
Bo Nickal at the 2019 Southern Scuffle (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) As part of the International Fight Week festivities, the UFC will host its second annual Fight Pass Invitational grappling event on Sunday. When the four teams were recently announced, there was one key name t...
Bo Nickal at the 2019 Southern Scuffle (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) As part of the International Fight Week festivities, the UFC will host its second annual Fight Pass Invitational grappling event on Sunday. When the four teams were recently announced, there was one key name t...
2 days ago
Mat Talk Online
Frequent Finals – #Fargo2022
Looking at the wrestlers who have reached at least five finals during their USA Wrestling Junior/16U wrestling careers across all styles. Wrestler Total 1st 2nd State(s) T.J. Hill 10 7 3 Missouri David Kjeldgaard 9 8 1 Iowa Sean Hage 8 8 0 Georgia Brent Metcalf 8 7 1 Michigan Matt Goldstein 8 5 3 [&...
Looking at the wrestlers who have reached at least five finals during their USA Wrestling Junior/16U wrestling careers across all styles. Wrestler Total 1st 2nd State(s) T.J. Hill 10 7 3 Missouri David Kjeldgaard 9 8 1 Iowa Sean Hage 8 8 0 Georgia Brent Metcalf 8 7 1 Michigan Matt Goldstein 8 5 3 [&...
2 days ago
Mat Talk Online
Daily Wrestling News for July 1, 2022
There's a lot of wrestling news out there you don't normally see, because it's not really centralized, so that's where the Mat Talk Online Daily Wrestling News has come into play. Each day, content is curated and put together for a morning e-mail newsletter that will arrive at approximately 6 a.m. C...
There's a lot of wrestling news out there you don't normally see, because it's not really centralized, so that's where the Mat Talk Online Daily Wrestling News has come into play. Each day, content is curated and put together for a morning e-mail newsletter that will arrive at approximately 6 a.m. C...
2 days ago
InterMat
‘Back in the Fight’: Ohio State’s Talented Freshman Class has Visions of Chasing Big Ten and NCAA Titles
Ohio State's Covelli Center (photos courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) One by one, Ohio State's "Savages" group text grew over the course of the 2022 recruiting cycle. Each new commitment was added to the thread, which pushed coach Tom Ryan and his staff to higher and higher levels of exci...
Ohio State's Covelli Center (photos courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) One by one, Ohio State's "Savages" group text grew over the course of the 2022 recruiting cycle. Each new commitment was added to the thread, which pushed coach Tom Ryan and his staff to higher and higher levels of exci...
2 days ago
InterMat
The Ogunsanyas: Nigerian Royalty to American Success
The Ogunsanya brothers, PJ (left) and Josh (photos courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) Wrestling was not always in the cards for the Ogunsanya brothers. Thankfully, they found their way into our sport. Because of it, they have had incredible opportunities after high school that any parent w...
The Ogunsanya brothers, PJ (left) and Josh (photos courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) Wrestling was not always in the cards for the Ogunsanya brothers. Thankfully, they found their way into our sport. Because of it, they have had incredible opportunities after high school that any parent w...
3 days ago
Mat Talk Online
Speaking at the Peninsula Sports Club’s Headliner’s Night
The 72nd annual Headliner’s Night, hosted by the Peninsula Sports Club, took place on June 27 at the Omni Hotel in Newport News, Virginia. William & Mary football play-by-play commentator Jay Colley served as the Master of Ceremonies for the annual event, which featured Mat Talk Online’s Jason ...
The 72nd annual Headliner’s Night, hosted by the Peninsula Sports Club, took place on June 27 at the Omni Hotel in Newport News, Virginia. William & Mary football play-by-play commentator Jay Colley served as the Master of Ceremonies for the annual event, which featured Mat Talk Online’s Jason ...
3 days ago
InterMat
Imagining a Hypothetical Dual Between UCLA and USC
Peyton Omania (left) and Kyle Parco (photos courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) This afternoon social media exploded with rumors of Pac-12 stalwarts UCLA and USC exploring a possible move to the Big Ten. A move of this magnitude wouldn't be totally out of the blue after having Oklahoma and ...
Peyton Omania (left) and Kyle Parco (photos courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) This afternoon social media exploded with rumors of Pac-12 stalwarts UCLA and USC exploring a possible move to the Big Ten. A move of this magnitude wouldn't be totally out of the blue after having Oklahoma and ...
3 days ago
Mat Talk Online
Double-Double 16U Champions
There have been 16 wrestlers in USA Wrestling history to have won both styles in the 16U age group in both years they've been eligible. Here are those 16 wrestlers, the years they won, their weights and the states they represented. All this information is found in the Mat Talk Online USA Wrestling A...
There have been 16 wrestlers in USA Wrestling history to have won both styles in the 16U age group in both years they've been eligible. Here are those 16 wrestlers, the years they won, their weights and the states they represented. All this information is found in the Mat Talk Online USA Wrestling A...
3 days ago
Mat Talk Online
Daily Wrestling News for June 30, 2022
There's a lot of wrestling news out there you don't normally see, because it's not really centralized, so that's where the Mat Talk Online Daily Wrestling News has come into play. Each day, content is curated and put together for a morning e-mail newsletter that will arrive at approximately 6 a.m. C...
There's a lot of wrestling news out there you don't normally see, because it's not really centralized, so that's where the Mat Talk Online Daily Wrestling News has come into play. Each day, content is curated and put together for a morning e-mail newsletter that will arrive at approximately 6 a.m. C...
3 days ago
InterMat
Ten Years of: Lehigh Wrestling (2013-22)
2x NCAA All-American Jordan Wood (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) Welcome to a new, regular feature for InterMat! Every day, for the next few months, we'll look into the recent history of a DI wrestling program with our "Ten Years of…" feature. Even if you're a die-...
2x NCAA All-American Jordan Wood (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) Welcome to a new, regular feature for InterMat! Every day, for the next few months, we'll look into the recent history of a DI wrestling program with our "Ten Years of…" feature. Even if you're a die-...
3 days ago
Bloodround Podcast
4 days ago
InterMat
DI Transfer Tracker (6/29/2022)
New Arizona State transfer Tony Negron (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) While general news has been slow as June comes to a close, there are still plenty of wrestlers transferring into DI institutions. While none are past All-Americans like in some of our latest updates, there are...
New Arizona State transfer Tony Negron (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) While general news has been slow as June comes to a close, there are still plenty of wrestlers transferring into DI institutions. While none are past All-Americans like in some of our latest updates, there are...
4 days ago
InterMat
Gable Steveson Named 2022 Big Ten Male Athlete of the Year
2022 Big Ten Male Athlete of the Year Gable Steveson (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) ROSEMONT, Ill. - University of Minnesota wrestling heavyweight Gable Steveson has been named the 2021-22 Big Ten Jesse Owens Male Athlete of the Year, as the conference announced on Wedne...
2022 Big Ten Male Athlete of the Year Gable Steveson (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) ROSEMONT, Ill. - University of Minnesota wrestling heavyweight Gable Steveson has been named the 2021-22 Big Ten Jesse Owens Male Athlete of the Year, as the conference announced on Wedne...
4 days ago
Mat Talk Online
Daily Wrestling News for June 29, 2022
There's a lot of wrestling news out there you don't normally see, because it's not really centralized, so that's where the Mat Talk Online Daily Wrestling News has come into play. Each day, content is curated and put together for a morning e-mail newsletter that will arrive at approximately 6 a.m. C...
There's a lot of wrestling news out there you don't normally see, because it's not really centralized, so that's where the Mat Talk Online Daily Wrestling News has come into play. Each day, content is curated and put together for a morning e-mail newsletter that will arrive at approximately 6 a.m. C...
4 days ago
InterMat
Ten Years of: Kent State Wrestling (2013-22)
3x NCAA All-American Ian Miller (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) Welcome to a new, regular feature for InterMat! Every day, for the next few months, we'll look into the recent history of a DI wrestling program with our "Ten Years of…" feature. Even if you're a die-h...
3x NCAA All-American Ian Miller (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) Welcome to a new, regular feature for InterMat! Every day, for the next few months, we'll look into the recent history of a DI wrestling program with our "Ten Years of…" feature. Even if you're a die-h...
5 days ago
InterMat
Dark Horses at the NCAA Championships (2012-22)
#15 seeded Ronnie Perry in the 2018 NCAA Semifinals (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) Every year there are a number of wrestlers that fans look to be potential dark horses to make the podium. While there are sometimes easy choices, such as Cody Brewer in 2015, most of them can be s...
#15 seeded Ronnie Perry in the 2018 NCAA Semifinals (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) Every year there are a number of wrestlers that fans look to be potential dark horses to make the podium. While there are sometimes easy choices, such as Cody Brewer in 2015, most of them can be s...
5 days ago
InterMat
Ten Years of: Iowa State Wrestling (2013-22)
2021 NCAA champion David Carr (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) Welcome to a new, regular feature for InterMat! Every day, for the next few months, we'll look into the recent history of a DI wrestling program with our "Ten Years of…" feature. Even if you're a die-har...
2021 NCAA champion David Carr (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) Welcome to a new, regular feature for InterMat! Every day, for the next few months, we'll look into the recent history of a DI wrestling program with our "Ten Years of…" feature. Even if you're a die-har...
5 days ago
InterMat
Class of 2024 #30 Ferrell Commits to Virginia Tech
New Virginia Tech commit Parker Ferrell at the 2021 Super 32 (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) Monday afternoon the Virginia Tech Hokies received a verbal commitment from a top rising junior in their backyard in Parker Ferrell (Christiansburg, VA). Ferrell is the #30 overall wrestl...
New Virginia Tech commit Parker Ferrell at the 2021 Super 32 (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) Monday afternoon the Virginia Tech Hokies received a verbal commitment from a top rising junior in their backyard in Parker Ferrell (Christiansburg, VA). Ferrell is the #30 overall wrestl...
5 days ago
NEWrestle
2022 NEWrestle Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to our 2022 NEWrestle scholarship winners. Callie Arnold of Pierce and Zach Ourada of Omaha Skutt. These two wrestlers exemplified prowess on and off the mat. Their leadership in the wrestling room, classroom and in their communities is a big reason why they are this year’s winners. ...
Congratulations to our 2022 NEWrestle scholarship winners. Callie Arnold of Pierce and Zach Ourada of Omaha Skutt. These two wrestlers exemplified prowess on and off the mat. Their leadership in the wrestling room, classroom and in their communities is a big reason why they are this year’s winners. ...
6 days ago
InterMat
2022-23 Summer Rankings: By the Numbers
2022 NCAA champion Keegan O'Toole in the NCAA semifinals (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) On Thursday, InterMat released our first DI collegiate rankings of the 2022-23 season, our summer version. It goes without saying, but there will likely be plenty of changes between those ran...
2022 NCAA champion Keegan O'Toole in the NCAA semifinals (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) On Thursday, InterMat released our first DI collegiate rankings of the 2022-23 season, our summer version. It goes without saying, but there will likely be plenty of changes between those ran...
6 days ago
InterMat
Ten Years of: Iowa Wrestling (2013-22)
3x NCAA Champion Spencer Lee (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) Welcome to a new, regular feature for InterMat! Every day, for the next few months, we'll look into the recent history of a DI wrestling program with our "Ten Years of…" feature. Even if you're a die-hard support...
3x NCAA Champion Spencer Lee (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) Welcome to a new, regular feature for InterMat! Every day, for the next few months, we'll look into the recent history of a DI wrestling program with our "Ten Years of…" feature. Even if you're a die-hard support...
6 days ago
InterMat
2022 Russian Nationals Day Three Wrap-Up
2022 Russian National champion Zavur Uguev (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) Clutch superduck wins title number five for #1 Zavur Uguev at 57 KG. Final Results GOLD: #1 Zavur Uguev over #5 Nachyn Mongush 3-2 BRONZE: #6 Ramiz Gamzatov over Ramazan Abdurakhimov 15-13 BRONZE:...
2022 Russian National champion Zavur Uguev (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) Clutch superduck wins title number five for #1 Zavur Uguev at 57 KG. Final Results GOLD: #1 Zavur Uguev over #5 Nachyn Mongush 3-2 BRONZE: #6 Ramiz Gamzatov over Ramazan Abdurakhimov 15-13 BRONZE:...
7 days ago
InterMat
2022 Russian Nationals Day Two Wrap-Up
2022 Russian National finalist Artur Naifonov (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) #1 Zavur Uguev shines at 57 KG, Tuva Republic puts two in the semis in Kyzyl. Semifinal Results #1 Zavur Uguev over Amir Chamyzn 10-0 #5 Nachyn Mongush over #6 Ramiz Gamzatov 11-2 #1 Zavur Ugu...
2022 Russian National finalist Artur Naifonov (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) #1 Zavur Uguev shines at 57 KG, Tuva Republic puts two in the semis in Kyzyl. Semifinal Results #1 Zavur Uguev over Amir Chamyzn 10-0 #5 Nachyn Mongush over #6 Ramiz Gamzatov 11-2 #1 Zavur Ugu...
7 days ago
InterMat
Ten Years of: Indiana Wrestling (2013-22)
2x NCAA All-American Nate Jackson (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) Welcome to a new, regular feature for InterMat! Every day, for the next few months, we'll look into the recent history of a DI wrestling program with our "Ten Years of…" feature. Even if you're a die-hard su...
2x NCAA All-American Nate Jackson (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) Welcome to a new, regular feature for InterMat! Every day, for the next few months, we'll look into the recent history of a DI wrestling program with our "Ten Years of…" feature. Even if you're a die-hard su...
8 days ago
InterMat
2022 Matteo Pellicone Day Three Results
2022 Matteo Pellicone champion Skylar Grote (photos courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) 50 kg Women's Freestyle Gold Medal Match - Madison Parks (Canada) over Agatha Walerzak (Poland) 10-8 Bronze Medal Match - Anna Lukasiak (Poland) over Zehra Demirhan (Turkey) 2-1 53 kg Wome...
2022 Matteo Pellicone champion Skylar Grote (photos courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) 50 kg Women's Freestyle Gold Medal Match - Madison Parks (Canada) over Agatha Walerzak (Poland) 10-8 Bronze Medal Match - Anna Lukasiak (Poland) over Zehra Demirhan (Turkey) 2-1 53 kg Wome...
8 days ago
iawrestle.com
Dustin Roland Named Head Varsity Girls Wrestling Coach For Ankeny High Schools
Release from Ankeny Community Schools Dustin Roland has been named as the head girls wrestling coach for the new girls wrestling program at Ankeny High School and Centennial High School. Dustin previously served as the head wrestling coach at Lincoln High School in the Des Moines Community School Di...
Release from Ankeny Community Schools Dustin Roland has been named as the head girls wrestling coach for the new girls wrestling program at Ankeny High School and Centennial High School. Dustin previously served as the head wrestling coach at Lincoln High School in the Des Moines Community School Di...
8 days ago
InterMat
2022 Russian Nationals Day One Wrap-Up
92 kg World silver medalist Magomed Kurbanov (photos courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) Returning national champion #4 Malik Shavaev shines at 79 KG. #4 Malik Shavaev put together an amazing run to make his second Russian Nationals finals. Repeating his wins from the 2021 Russian...
92 kg World silver medalist Magomed Kurbanov (photos courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) Returning national champion #4 Malik Shavaev shines at 79 KG. #4 Malik Shavaev put together an amazing run to make his second Russian Nationals finals. Repeating his wins from the 2021 Russian...
8 days ago
InterMat
2022 Russian Nationals Day Two Preview
2021 World champion at 61 kg Abasgadzhi Magomedov (photos courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) Following up on the incredible action from day one of Russian Nationals, day two of Russian Nationals will see athletes in the 57, 65, 74, 86, 97, and 125 KG weight classes toe the line for...
2021 World champion at 61 kg Abasgadzhi Magomedov (photos courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) Following up on the incredible action from day one of Russian Nationals, day two of Russian Nationals will see athletes in the 57, 65, 74, 86, 97, and 125 KG weight classes toe the line for...
9 days ago
Mat Talk Online
Jake Hart ready to tell wrestling’s stories, his way – VT114
Texas native Jake Hart talks about his career at Virginia Tech, how he arrived and why he stuck things out when it was clear he wasn't going to be the starter for the Hokies at 157 pounds. Now focusing on a career in sports media and journalism, Jake's joined up with Fanco Wrestling. He talks [̷...
Texas native Jake Hart talks about his career at Virginia Tech, how he arrived and why he stuck things out when it was clear he wasn't going to be the starter for the Hokies at 157 pounds. Now focusing on a career in sports media and journalism, Jake's joined up with Fanco Wrestling. He talks [̷...
9 days ago
Mat Talk Online
Daily Wrestling News for June 24, 2022
There's a lot of wrestling news out there you don't normally see, because it's not really centralized, so that's where the Mat Talk Online Daily Wrestling News has come into play. Each day, content is curated and put together for a morning e-mail newsletter that will arrive at approximately 6 a.m. C...
There's a lot of wrestling news out there you don't normally see, because it's not really centralized, so that's where the Mat Talk Online Daily Wrestling News has come into play. Each day, content is curated and put together for a morning e-mail newsletter that will arrive at approximately 6 a.m. C...
9 days ago
InterMat
The Wrestling Fan's Guide to the MMA Weekend (6/24/22)
2010 NCAA champion Bubba Jenkins (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) Friday night is jam-packed with MMA action featuring former wrestling stars. Across the Bellator, Professional Fighters League and Xtreme Fight Night, wrestlers will be in action across Showtime, ESPN and UF...
2010 NCAA champion Bubba Jenkins (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) Friday night is jam-packed with MMA action featuring former wrestling stars. Across the Bellator, Professional Fighters League and Xtreme Fight Night, wrestlers will be in action across Showtime, ESPN and UF...
9 days ago
InterMat
Stalemates Street League 3 Preview
Stalemates returns with their third Street League event. The cards, which are always a mix of current and former wrestlers as well as MMA fighters and grappling competitors, have delivered up to this point. The following is a preview of the key matches from the event, which can be purchased via Pa...
Stalemates returns with their third Street League event. The cards, which are always a mix of current and former wrestlers as well as MMA fighters and grappling competitors, have delivered up to this point. The following is a preview of the key matches from the event, which can be purchased via Pa...
9 days ago
InterMat
2022 Russian Nationals Day One Preview
2021 World champion at 61 kg Abasgadzhi Magomedov (photos courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) With loaded fields across the board, the 2022 Russian Nationals promises to welcome in the first year of the new quad with a bang. With an impressive mixture of seasoned Senior-level talent...
2021 World champion at 61 kg Abasgadzhi Magomedov (photos courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) With loaded fields across the board, the 2022 Russian Nationals promises to welcome in the first year of the new quad with a bang. With an impressive mixture of seasoned Senior-level talent...
9 days ago
InterMat
Jagger's Friday Mailbag - 6/24/2022
Yianni Diakomihalis and Zain Retherford at Final X Rutgers in 2019 (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) Tonight, the crew at Stalemates presents their third edition of Street League. Once again, proving to be a force in the industry, Zach and the gang continue to evolve in an industry...
Yianni Diakomihalis and Zain Retherford at Final X Rutgers in 2019 (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) Tonight, the crew at Stalemates presents their third edition of Street League. Once again, proving to be a force in the industry, Zach and the gang continue to evolve in an industry...
9 days ago
InterMat
2022 Matteo Pellicone Day Two Results
2022 Matteo Pellicone champion Yelena Makoyed (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) 72 kg Greco-Roman Gold Medal Match Kristupas Sleiva (Lithuania) over Ulvi Ganizade (Azerbaijan) Injury Default Bronze Medal Matches Valentin Petic (Moldova) over Haavard Joergensen (Norway...
2022 Matteo Pellicone champion Yelena Makoyed (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) 72 kg Greco-Roman Gold Medal Match Kristupas Sleiva (Lithuania) over Ulvi Ganizade (Azerbaijan) Injury Default Bronze Medal Matches Valentin Petic (Moldova) over Haavard Joergensen (Norway...
10 days ago
InterMat
10 days ago
Mat Talk Online
Daily Wrestling News for June 23, 2022
There's a lot of wrestling news out there you don't normally see, because it's not really centralized, so that's where the Mat Talk Online Daily Wrestling News has come into play. Each day, content is curated and put together for a morning e-mail newsletter that will arrive at approximately 6 a.m. C...
There's a lot of wrestling news out there you don't normally see, because it's not really centralized, so that's where the Mat Talk Online Daily Wrestling News has come into play. Each day, content is curated and put together for a morning e-mail newsletter that will arrive at approximately 6 a.m. C...
10 days ago
InterMat
Northern Colorado Hires Oliver as Assistant Coach
New Northern Colorado assistant coach Justin Oliver (middle) (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) Today, the University of Northern Colorado announced the hiring of a new member of their coaching staff, assistant coach Justin Oliver. Oliver comes to the Bears after spending a year on ...
New Northern Colorado assistant coach Justin Oliver (middle) (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) Today, the University of Northern Colorado announced the hiring of a new member of their coaching staff, assistant coach Justin Oliver. Oliver comes to the Bears after spending a year on ...
10 days ago
iawrestle.com
2022 AAU National Scholastic Duals Results – Iowa Teams
Pool L – Iowa Black Guaranteed 3rd place Match #1 Round 1 Iowa Black defeated Adams City Eagles 61-9 106 – Carter West (Iowa Black) over Christian Trujillo-Quintana (Adams City Eagles) Fall 0:28 113 – Carter Schorsch (Iowa Black) over Derek Norwood (Adams City Eagles) Fall 0:54 120...
Pool L – Iowa Black Guaranteed 3rd place Match #1 Round 1 Iowa Black defeated Adams City Eagles 61-9 106 – Carter West (Iowa Black) over Christian Trujillo-Quintana (Adams City Eagles) Fall 0:28 113 – Carter Schorsch (Iowa Black) over Derek Norwood (Adams City Eagles) Fall 0:54 120...
10 days ago
InterMat
2022 Matteo Pellicone Day One Results
Senior World Team member Cohlton Schultz (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) 55 kg Greco-Roman Round 1 Mohammad Hosseinvand Panahisani (Iran) over Florin Tita (Romania) 11-7 Round 2 Max Nowry (USA) over Mohammad Hosseinvand Panahisani (Iran) 5-4 Round 3 Florin Tita (R...
Senior World Team member Cohlton Schultz (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) 55 kg Greco-Roman Round 1 Mohammad Hosseinvand Panahisani (Iran) over Florin Tita (Romania) 11-7 Round 2 Max Nowry (USA) over Mohammad Hosseinvand Panahisani (Iran) 5-4 Round 3 Florin Tita (R...
11 days ago
InterMat
2022-23 Early Lineup Look: North Carolina
Austin O'Connor at the 2022 NCAA Championships (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) The Tar Heels capped off a fourth straight top-20 finish at NCAA's and brought home three All-American finishes--their most since 1995. Kizhan Clarke highlighted the tournament with an incredible run t...
Austin O'Connor at the 2022 NCAA Championships (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) The Tar Heels capped off a fourth straight top-20 finish at NCAA's and brought home three All-American finishes--their most since 1995. Kizhan Clarke highlighted the tournament with an incredible run t...
12 days ago
InterMat
The Achievements of the Illinois Coaching Staff
Illinois head coach Mike Poeta (left) and Isaiah Martinez (right) (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) On Friday, June 10th, the University of Illinois turned the wrestling world on its head as the school announced it had brought back one of its most notable wrestling alums for a slot...
Illinois head coach Mike Poeta (left) and Isaiah Martinez (right) (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) On Friday, June 10th, the University of Illinois turned the wrestling world on its head as the school announced it had brought back one of its most notable wrestling alums for a slot...
12 days ago
Mat Talk Online
Daily Wrestling News for June 21, 2022
There's a lot of wrestling news out there you don't normally see, because it's not really centralized, so that's where the Mat Talk Online Daily Wrestling News has come into play. Each day, content is curated and put together for a morning e-mail newsletter that will arrive at approximately 6 a.m. C...
There's a lot of wrestling news out there you don't normally see, because it's not really centralized, so that's where the Mat Talk Online Daily Wrestling News has come into play. Each day, content is curated and put together for a morning e-mail newsletter that will arrive at approximately 6 a.m. C...
12 days ago
InterMat
Ten Years of: Illinois Wrestling (2013-22)
2x NCAA Champion Jesse Delgado (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) Welcome to a new, regular feature for InterMat! Every day, for the next few months, we'll look into the recent history of a DI wrestling program with our "Ten Years of…" feature. Even if you're a die-ha...
2x NCAA Champion Jesse Delgado (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) Welcome to a new, regular feature for InterMat! Every day, for the next few months, we'll look into the recent history of a DI wrestling program with our "Ten Years of…" feature. Even if you're a die-ha...
13 days ago
Johnny Thompson's Blog
13 days ago
Mat Talk Online
2022 Hall of Fame Tribute Breakfast
The 2022 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Honors Weekend was back to a fully attended in-person event after a delay from the 2020 class and the 2021 induction ceremony. The McKnight Center hosted one of the newest additions to the weekend, the Tribute Breakfast.  Speaking at the Tribute Breakfas...
The 2022 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Honors Weekend was back to a fully attended in-person event after a delay from the 2020 class and the 2021 induction ceremony. The McKnight Center hosted one of the newest additions to the weekend, the Tribute Breakfast.  Speaking at the Tribute Breakfas...
13 days ago
Mat Talk Online
Daily Wrestling News for June 20, 2022
There's a lot of wrestling news out there you don't normally see, because it's not really centralized, so that's where the Mat Talk Online Daily Wrestling News has come into play. Each day, content is curated and put together for a morning e-mail newsletter that will arrive at approximately 6 a.m. C...
There's a lot of wrestling news out there you don't normally see, because it's not really centralized, so that's where the Mat Talk Online Daily Wrestling News has come into play. Each day, content is curated and put together for a morning e-mail newsletter that will arrive at approximately 6 a.m. C...
13 days ago
InterMat
Ten Years of: Hofstra Wrestling (2013-22)
2018 NCAA All-American Michael Hughes (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) Welcome to a new, regular feature for InterMat! Every day, for the next few months, we'll look into the recent history of a DI wrestling program with our "Ten Years of…" feature. Even if you're a...
2018 NCAA All-American Michael Hughes (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) Welcome to a new, regular feature for InterMat! Every day, for the next few months, we'll look into the recent history of a DI wrestling program with our "Ten Years of…" feature. Even if you're a...
2 weeks ago
InterMat
Fathers in Wresting
Mark Churella embracing his son, Josh, after his final collegiate match in 2008 (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) Wrestling is a family sport. Teammates become brothers, the families in the stands become extensions of your own. Some mom adopts the team and becomes the team ...
Mark Churella embracing his son, Josh, after his final collegiate match in 2008 (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) Wrestling is a family sport. Teammates become brothers, the families in the stands become extensions of your own. Some mom adopts the team and becomes the team ...
2 weeks ago
InterMat
The DI Coaching Carousel (6/18/22)
New Army West Point volunteer assistant Taylor Venz (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) One of the staples of the college wrestling offseason is the movement on the coaching front. Normally, a few head coaching positions open up, which leads to a game of musical chairs, as ne...
New Army West Point volunteer assistant Taylor Venz (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) One of the staples of the college wrestling offseason is the movement on the coaching front. Normally, a few head coaching positions open up, which leads to a game of musical chairs, as ne...
2 weeks ago
WIN Magazine
2 weeks ago
InterMat
The Wrestling Fan's Guide to the MMA Weekend (6/17/22)
UFC fighter Deron Winn in Fargo in 2021 (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) The Wrestling Fan's Guide to MMA is back. This week we focus on Friday's offer from the Professional Fighters League as well as a UFC show that will air live on ESPN. The two shows feature multiple fo...
UFC fighter Deron Winn in Fargo in 2021 (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) The Wrestling Fan's Guide to MMA is back. This week we focus on Friday's offer from the Professional Fighters League as well as a UFC show that will air live on ESPN. The two shows feature multiple fo...
2 weeks ago
InterMat
Jagger's Friday Mailbag - 6/17/2022
0222 Junior World Team member Alex Facundo (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) I admit I was wrong. I had my doubts about the turnout for FInal X New York. I didn't think timing and location would persuade many fans to travel to the center of Metropolis for something they cou...
0222 Junior World Team member Alex Facundo (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) I admit I was wrong. I had my doubts about the turnout for FInal X New York. I didn't think timing and location would persuade many fans to travel to the center of Metropolis for something they cou...
2 weeks ago
5 Point Move
2 weeks ago
InterMat
Venz to Join Army West Point Staff
New Army West Point Volunteer Assistant Taylor Venz WEST POINT, N.Y. - Army West Point Wrestling's Head Coach Kevin Ward has announced the addition of Taylor Venz to his staff for the upcoming season. Venz, who is coming off an extremely successful career with Big Ten powerhouse Nebraska, will s...
New Army West Point Volunteer Assistant Taylor Venz WEST POINT, N.Y. - Army West Point Wrestling's Head Coach Kevin Ward has announced the addition of Taylor Venz to his staff for the upcoming season. Venz, who is coming off an extremely successful career with Big Ten powerhouse Nebraska, will s...
2 weeks ago
InterMat
New NCAA DI Wrestling Bylaws for 2022-23
The 2022 NCAA Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) Division: I Proposal Number: 2021-25 Title: ACADEMIC AND ATHLETICS ELIGIBILITY -- MEN'S WRESTLING ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT PACKAGE Status: Adopted by Council Intent: In men'...
The 2022 NCAA Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) Division: I Proposal Number: 2021-25 Title: ACADEMIC AND ATHLETICS ELIGIBILITY -- MEN'S WRESTLING ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT PACKAGE Status: Adopted by Council Intent: In men'...
2 weeks ago
Mat Talk Online
Daily Wrestling News for June 16, 2022
There's a lot of wrestling news out there you don't normally see, because it's not really centralized, so that's where the Mat Talk Online Daily Wrestling News has come into play. Each day, content is curated and put together for a morning e-mail newsletter that will arrive at approximately 6 a.m. C...
There's a lot of wrestling news out there you don't normally see, because it's not really centralized, so that's where the Mat Talk Online Daily Wrestling News has come into play. Each day, content is curated and put together for a morning e-mail newsletter that will arrive at approximately 6 a.m. C...
2 weeks ago
InterMat
Ten Years of: Harvard Wrestling (2013-22)
2020 EIWA runner-up Yaraslau Slavikouski (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) Welcome to a new, regular feature for InterMat! Every day, for the next few months, we'll look into the recent history of a DI wrestling program with our "Ten Years of…" feature. Even if you'r...
2020 EIWA runner-up Yaraslau Slavikouski (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) Welcome to a new, regular feature for InterMat! Every day, for the next few months, we'll look into the recent history of a DI wrestling program with our "Ten Years of…" feature. Even if you'r...
2 weeks ago
InterMat
#16 Sophomore Mason Gibson Verbals to Cornell
Mason Gibson at the 2022 Cadet Trials (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) On the first day that DI schools were allowed to contact prospective student-athletes from the Class of 2024, Cornell received a huge commitment. #16 overall Mason Gibson (Bishop McCort, PA) announced v...
Mason Gibson at the 2022 Cadet Trials (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) On the first day that DI schools were allowed to contact prospective student-athletes from the Class of 2024, Cornell received a huge commitment. #16 overall Mason Gibson (Bishop McCort, PA) announced v...
2 weeks ago
InterMat
Schroder Named an Assistant Coach for Cleveland State
New Cleveland State assistant coach Devin Schroder (photo courtesy of Cleveland State athletics) CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Cleveland State Athletic Department and head wrestling coach Josh Moore announced the hiring of Devin Schroder as an assistant coach for the Vikings program. Schroder arrives at C...
New Cleveland State assistant coach Devin Schroder (photo courtesy of Cleveland State athletics) CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Cleveland State Athletic Department and head wrestling coach Josh Moore announced the hiring of Devin Schroder as an assistant coach for the Vikings program. Schroder arrives at C...
2 weeks ago
InterMat
Ten Years of: George Mason Wrestling (2013-22)
Alex Madrigal at the 2022 Southern Scuffle (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) Welcome to a new, regular feature for InterMat! Every day, for the next few months, we'll look into the recent history of a DI wrestling program with our "Ten Years of…" feature. Even if you're a di...
Alex Madrigal at the 2022 Southern Scuffle (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) Welcome to a new, regular feature for InterMat! Every day, for the next few months, we'll look into the recent history of a DI wrestling program with our "Ten Years of…" feature. Even if you're a di...
2 weeks ago
Mat Talk Online
Mat Stats 10: Jason Bryant’s plan to renovate Division I wrestling conferences – SOW22
There are 32 conferences in the Division I athletics landscape. Among the 350 Division I schools, there will be 81 that have wrestling at the start of the 2023-24 season. Those 81 teams will be spread across 28 different all-sports conferences and collected into seven conferences that sponsor wrestl...
There are 32 conferences in the Division I athletics landscape. Among the 350 Division I schools, there will be 81 that have wrestling at the start of the 2023-24 season. Those 81 teams will be spread across 28 different all-sports conferences and collected into seven conferences that sponsor wrestl...
2 weeks ago
InterMat
The Army World Class Athlete Program Places Six on the Senior World Team
Jesse Thielke at Final X Stillwater (Photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) The World Team spots are now filled across men's and women's freestyle and Greco-Roman and a team that quietly makes up a large part of the contingent heading to Serbia in September, is the Army World Cla...
Jesse Thielke at Final X Stillwater (Photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) The World Team spots are now filled across men's and women's freestyle and Greco-Roman and a team that quietly makes up a large part of the contingent heading to Serbia in September, is the Army World Cla...
2 weeks ago
Johnny Thompson's Blog
2 weeks ago
InterMat
A Conversation with Willie Miklus
Willie Miklus before a 2021-22 home dual meet (Photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) Kevin Claunch: I am very happy to speak with Willie Miklus, assistant coach at Michigan State University. Willie was a 4x All-American while competing for both Missouri and Iowa State. Willie, I can't b...
Willie Miklus before a 2021-22 home dual meet (Photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) Kevin Claunch: I am very happy to speak with Willie Miklus, assistant coach at Michigan State University. Willie was a 4x All-American while competing for both Missouri and Iowa State. Willie, I can't b...
2 weeks ago
InterMat
The Rob Koll Head Coaching Tree
Clockwise from top left: Matt Azevedo, Steve Garland, Troy Nickerson, Mike Grey, Jordan Leen, Brian Smith, Jeremy Spates, and Damion Hahn; with Rob Koll (center) (All photos courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) On Monday afternoon, Brown University announced that Jordan Leen would be...
Clockwise from top left: Matt Azevedo, Steve Garland, Troy Nickerson, Mike Grey, Jordan Leen, Brian Smith, Jeremy Spates, and Damion Hahn; with Rob Koll (center) (All photos courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) On Monday afternoon, Brown University announced that Jordan Leen would be...
2 weeks ago
iawrestle.com
IHSAA State Duals Headed to Xtream Arena in Coralville
Following April’s announcement to move wrestling’s State Dual Team Tournament to the weekend previously occupied by Sectional tournaments, IHSAA staff sought statewide site visits and bids for event venues. On Monday, the Board of Control approved a three-year agreement with Xtream Arena in Coralvil...
Following April’s announcement to move wrestling’s State Dual Team Tournament to the weekend previously occupied by Sectional tournaments, IHSAA staff sought statewide site visits and bids for event venues. On Monday, the Board of Control approved a three-year agreement with Xtream Arena in Coralvil...
2 weeks ago
InterMat
Ten Years of: Gardner-Webb Wrestling (2013-22)
2x NCAA Qualifier RJ Mosley (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) Welcome to a new, regular feature for InterMat! Every day, for the next few months, we'll look into the recent history of a DI wrestling program with our "Ten Years of…" feature. Even if you're a die-hard supporte...
2x NCAA Qualifier RJ Mosley (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) Welcome to a new, regular feature for InterMat! Every day, for the next few months, we'll look into the recent history of a DI wrestling program with our "Ten Years of…" feature. Even if you're a die-hard supporte...
2 weeks ago
5 Point Move
2 weeks ago
InterMat
Brown Hires Jordan Leen as Head Coach
New Brown University head coach Jordan Leen (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) Today, Brown University announced Jordan Leen as their next head coach. Leen has spent the last five years as the associate head coach under Keith Gavin at the University of Pittsburgh. He held th...
New Brown University head coach Jordan Leen (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) Today, Brown University announced Jordan Leen as their next head coach. Leen has spent the last five years as the associate head coach under Keith Gavin at the University of Pittsburgh. He held th...
2 weeks ago
InterMat
The Schultz/Thompson Relationship at Arizona State
Eric Thompson (left) and Cohlton Schultz at the 2022 NCAA Championships (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) Arizona State's heavyweight Cohlton Schultz took the wrestling world by storm last season, finishing second at NCAAs. Although many factors led to Schultz's success, th...
Eric Thompson (left) and Cohlton Schultz at the 2022 NCAA Championships (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com) Arizona State's heavyweight Cohlton Schultz took the wrestling world by storm last season, finishing second at NCAAs. Although many factors led to Schultz's success, th...
2 weeks ago
InterMat
WWE Inks Schultz and Knighton-Ward to "Next in Line" Program
Cohlton Schultz (right) and Zachary Knighton-Ward (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) WWE unveiled 15 college athletes who will join the company's NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) program - "Next In Line™" - that provides a clear pathway from collegiate athletics to WWE. The second "Nex...
Cohlton Schultz (right) and Zachary Knighton-Ward (photo courtesy of Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com) WWE unveiled 15 college athletes who will join the company's NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) program - "Next In Line™" - that provides a clear pathway from collegiate athletics to WWE. The second "Nex...