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Rankings and results for men's and women's college wrestling. Covering NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA.

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The Iowa State women's wrestling program added another major piece to its rapidly growing roster, securing a commitment from Olympian and two-time NAIA national champion Esther Kolawole. Kolawole transfers to Iowa State from William Penn, where she established herself as one of the most accomplished wrestlers in NAIA women's wrestling. theopenmat.com/articles/tom6… #NCAAwrestling #NCAAwomenswrestling #womenswrestling
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Hunter Mays' 174-pound championship at the 2026 NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships has been erased from the record books. TCNJ Athletics confirmed that the NCAA has declared Mays ineligible due to a violation of NCAA policy, resulting in the vacation of his individual championship. theopenmat.com/articles/tom6… #NCAAwrestling #d3wrestle
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Columbia University will add women's wrestling as its 32nd varsity sport beginning with the 2027-28 academic year, the school announced Wednesday. The Lions will become the first Ivy League institution to sponsor the sport at the varsity level. theopenmat.com/articles/tom6… #NCAAwrestling #NCAAwomenswrestling #womenswrestling
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Iowa State women's wrestling continues to build one of the most impressive inaugural rosters in the sport. Gabriella Gomez, a three-time Illinois state champion and 2022 U17 world silver medalist, has transferred from national champion McKendree to join head coach Alli St. John's program as it builds toward its first NCAA season in 2027-28. theopenmat.com/articles/tom6… #NCAAwrestling #NCAAwomenswrestling #womenswrestling
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Life University women's wrestling has added NCAA All-American Janida Garcia to its roster. Garcia placed sixth at 131 pounds at the inaugural NCAA Women's Wrestling Championships in March at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, competing for Emmanuel University. theopenmat.com/articles/tom6… #NAIA #NAIAWrestle #NAIAWWrestle #womenswrestling
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Iowa State women's wrestling has landed one of the most decorated young wrestlers in the country. Molly Allen, a highly ranked recruit from the Class of 2025, has signed with the Cyclones. Allen spent the 2025-26 season competing with the Oklahoma State Cowgirls Wrestling Club. theopenmat.com/articles/tom6… #NCAAwrestling #NCAAwomenswrestling #womenswrestling
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Olympic silver medalist Kennedy Blades announced Friday that she is ending her college wrestling career at Iowa and will join Real American Freestyle (RAF) full-time, shifting her focus toward pursuing Olympic gold. theopenmat.com/articles/tom6… #NCAAwrestling #NCAAwomenswrestling #womenswrestling
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Lindsey Wilson women's wrestling has added 2025 NAIA All-American Allie Phillips to its roster. Phillips spent the past three seasons at Lourdes University, an Ohio-based Catholic institution that recently announced it will permanently close this year. theopenmat.com/articles/tom6… #NAIA #NAIAWrestle #NAIAWWrestle #womenswrestling
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Iowa State women's wrestling has landed one of the most accomplished young wrestlers in the country. Daniella Nugent, a 2025 U20 world team member, announced that she is transferring to Iowa State from Oklahoma State. Nugent placed fifth at the U20 World Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria. theopenmat.com/articles/tom6… #NCAAwrestling #NCAAwomenswrestling #womenswrestling
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Martha Hinneh, a two-time NJCAA national champion at 207 pounds, has committed to Grand View. Hinneh compiled a 78-6 record during her two seasons at Southeast Community College. theopenmat.com/articles/tom6… #NAIA #NAIAWrestle #NAIAWWrestle #womenswrestling
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The University of Iowa announced Friday that women's wrestling head coach Clarissa Chun has signed a contract extension through 2031. Chun, who was hired as the first head coach in program history in November 2021, has quickly built Iowa into a national powerhouse. theopenmat.com/articles/tom6… #NCAAwrestling #NCAAwomenswrestling #womenswrestling
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Two-time NAIA All-American Kat Hingano is transferring from Southern Oregon to King University. She placed fourth at the 2026 NAIA Women's Wrestling Championships at 180 pounds. theopenmat.com/articles/tom6… #NCAAwrestling #NCAAwomenswrestling #womenswrestling
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Skylar Hattendorf, a past age group world medalist, has committed to Doane University. Hattendorf won a gold medal at 62 kilograms for the United States at the 2022 U20 Pan-American Championships and followed with a silver medal in 2024. theopenmat.com/articles/tom6… #NAIA #NAIAWrestle #NAIAWWrestle #womenswrestling
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The University of Dubuque will move forward with a leadership change in its women's wrestling program following the resignation of head coach Dennis Hall, who recently stepped away from his position. theopenmat.com/articles/tom6… #NCAAwrestling #NCAAwomenswrestling #womenswrestling
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Two-time NJCAA national champion Ayana Fletcher is headed to the NAIA, committing to Lindsey Wilson University after a standout career at Iowa Western Community College. Fletcher finished the season as The Open Mat's No. 3 pound-for-pound wrestler in NJCAA women's wrestling. theopenmat.com/articles/tom6… #NAIA #NAIAWrestle #NAIAWWrestle #womenswrestling
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Mitchell Mesenbrink of Penn State has been named the 2026 NCAA Division I Wrestler of the Year by The Open Mat after completing a dominant season. Mesenbrink capped his undefeated junior campaign by winning his second straight NCAA title at 165 pounds and helping Penn State secure its fifth consecutive NCAA team championship. theopenmat.com/articles/tom6… #NCAAwrestling #d1wrestle
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Cael Sanderson has been announced as the 2026 NCAA Division I Coach of the Year by The Open Mat after leading Penn State to another historic season. The Nittany Lions captured their fifth straight NCAA team title in dominant fashion, breaking their own scoring record. theopenmat.com/articles/tom6… #NCAAwrestling #d1wrestle
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Jax Forrest of Oklahoma State has been named the 2026 NCAA Division I Freshman of the Year by The Open Mat after winning a national title in his debut season. He finished the season with a perfect 18-0 record. theopenmat.com/articles/tom6… #NCAAwrestling #d1wrestle
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The Iowa State women's wrestling program has added its third commitment in a matter of days, continuing a strong early push in building its roster. Campbellsville transfer Makennah Craft, an NAIA All-American as a freshman, announced that she will join the Cyclones. theopenmat.com/articles/tom6… #NCAAwrestling #NCAAwomenswrestling #womenswrestling
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Grace Lachinsky will continue her collegiate wrestling career at Life University after a standout season at Lindsey Wilson, highlighted by an All-America finish. theopenmat.com/articles/tom6… #NAIA #NAIAWrestle #NAIAWWrestle #womenswrestling
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