No. 7 Minnesota defeated No. 11 Illinois 27-9 in Champaign to open the Big Ten dual season, sweeping seven of ten bouts and taking all five ranked matches. The win extends Minnesota’s streak over Illinois to seven straight and keeps coach Brandon Eggum undefeated (7-0) against the Illini. Highlights included 184-pound Max McEnelly (9-3), 125-pound Jore Volk (22-6 tech fall), 141-pound Vance VomBaur (6-3), 149-pound Drew Roberts (7-6), 165-pound Braeden Scoles (9-3), and 174-pound Ethan Riddle (11-8 in OT). The 157-pound bout ended in Charlie Millard’s injury-default, sealing the dual, as Minnesota led 12-6 at intermission and remained in control to the finish; next up is No. 6 Nebraska at home.
Ohio State's wrestling team achieved significant victories, including a win over No. 3 Iowa State and a match against Little Rock, showcasing their strength with multiple top-ranked wrestlers and technical falls, and preparing for upcoming dual meets in January 2026.
Week two of the college wrestling season features several exciting events, including a top matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Life Running Eagles in women's wrestling, and the unique Throwdown on the Yorktown event on the USS Yorktown. Other notable competitions include the Journeymen Wranglemania and Collegiate Classic in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and the Tiger Style Invite in Kansas City, Missouri, showcasing top collegiate wrestling programs and athletes.
The 2024 Division 1 NCAA Wrestling Championships in Kansas City, Missouri have seen several upsets, including #28 Diego Sotelo defeating #5 Jore Volk and #20 Stevo Poulin beating #13 Noah Surtin. The tournament features chaotic and unexpected results, with a running compilation of every upset available on FloWrestling. The championships will be held from March 21-23, with live reactions and updates provided by top college wrestling analysts.
Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team competes at the 2024 NCAA Championships in Kansas City, Missouri, with mixed results. Several team members win their matches, while others face defeat. The team currently sits in 9th place with 10.0 points. The championships are being covered by FloWrestling, offering live updates and reactions.
The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team has a school-record seven wrestlers competing in the 2024 Big Ten Championship Finals, with nine wrestlers qualifying for the 2024 NCAA Championships. Penn State leads the team race with 136.0 points, and the tournament continues with the finals and placing bouts on Sunday. The Nittany Lions have picked up 15.0 bonus points off five majors, four technical falls, and two pins, and the entire tournament is being streamed live.
Penn State wrestling dominates the first session of the 2024 Big Ten Championships, advancing nine wrestlers to the semifinals and securing spots in the NCAA Championships. Notable performances include Braeden Davis' thrilling 8-7 victory, Aaron Nagao's 4-3 win, and Tyler Kasak's 3-2 triumph. The team leads the standings with 83.5 points, with the tournament continuing with the second session and concluding on Sunday.
Penn State Wrestling enters the 2024 Big Ten Championships with five top seeds, including senior Beau Bartlett and sophomore Levi Haines as No. 1 seeds. The tournament, serving as the national qualifier for the Big Ten's 14 teams, begins on Saturday, March 9, at the University of Maryland in College Park. The entire tournament will be featured on B1G+ and/or the B1G Network.
Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team, led by head coach Cael Sanderson, has five top seeds at the 2024 Big Ten Championships. The team's top-seeded wrestlers include Beau Bartlett, Aaron Brooks, Greg Kerkvliet, Carter Starocci, and Levi Haines. The tournament, serving as the national qualifier for the Big Ten's 14 teams, begins on Saturday, March 9, at the University of Maryland in College Park, Md.
The former coach of a Kentucky college wrestler, Josiah Kilman, who was strangled to death by a teammate, issued a warning about campus violence, following a series of on-campus homicides nationwide. Kilman's alleged murder is the fourth on-campus homicide in just nine days. His teammate, Charles Escalera, has been charged with murder and burglary. Kilman's family and friends are devastated, and his wrestling team plans to compete in a national championship to honor him. Kilman's family has launched a GoFundMe to cover burial expenses and transport his body back to Montana.
The #3 Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the #2 Oklahoma State Cowboys 22-9 in a thrilling college wrestling dual match. Iowa's Drake Ayala won a toss-up match at 125 pounds in overtime, while Oklahoma State's Daton Fix secured a victory at 133 pounds. Iowa's Real Woods and Jared Franek also notched wins, and Ben Kueter clinched the victory for Iowa with a win at heavyweight.
In a significant upset, #3 Kyle Parco defeated previously undefeated #1 Ridge Lovett in the 149-pound division, leading to a shakeup in the NCAA college wrestling rankings. Parco's victory over Lovett has added excitement to the weight class, with upcoming conference tournaments set to further determine the rankings and potential rematches between top competitors.
The Iowa wrestling team dominated Wisconsin in a Big Ten dual, winning 8 out of 10 matches. Notable performances included Brody Teske's technical fall, Real Woods' pin, and Patrick Kennedy's tech fall. Iowa's Zach Glazier and Bradley Hill also secured major decision victories, leading to a final score of 33-7 in favor of Iowa.
The Penn State vs. Iowa wrestling dual features several highly anticipated matchups, including No. 2 Braeden Davis vs. No. 7 Drake Ayala at 125 pounds and No. 1 Carter Starocci vs. No. 7 Patrick Kennedy at 174 pounds. The Nittany Lions are strong from top to bottom, with three wrestlers ranked No. 1 in the country, while the Hawkeyes will need to win some lightweight matches or employ strategic lineup decisions to stay competitive.
The Penn State vs. Iowa wrestling dual features several highly anticipated matchups, including No. 2 Braeden Davis vs. No. 7 Drake Ayala at 125 pounds and No. 1 Carter Starocci vs. No. 7 Patrick Kennedy at 174 pounds. Penn State's upperweights are particularly strong, with three wrestlers ranked No. 1 in the country. Iowa's Zach Glazier at 197 pounds and Bradley Hill at 285 pounds face tough challenges against No. 1 Aaron Brooks and No. 1 Greg Kerkvliet, respectively.
