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Wisconsin-River Falls won their first Division III football championship by defeating defending champion North Central 24-14, ending North Central's 29-game win streak, with Kaleb Blaha leading the way with a record-breaking season and key performances in the game.
The University of Iowa secured the 2024 National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships title in its inaugural year, narrowly defeating North Central in a thrilling final match. Iowa's wrestlers dominated the finals, with standout performances from Emilie Gonzalez, Ava Bayless, Felicity Taylor, Reese Larramendy, and Kylie Welker, who secured the decisive victory. McKendree’s Cam Guerin also made history by winning her fourth NCWWC title.
North Central leads Iowa by 14.5 points after the quarterfinals of the National Collegiate Women's Wrestling Championships, with a pivotal semifinal round ahead. The team race will be decided in five head-to-head matches between the schools. North Central's coach is optimistic about his team's performance, while Iowa coach has reasons to feel hopeful despite suffering five losses on the first day. King University is also in contention, with 8.5 points behind Iowa. The semifinals feature key matchups, including a marquee match between Lexi Janiak of Aurora and Cam Guerin of McKendree.
Cortland defeated North Central 38-37 in the NCAA Division III championship game, ending the Cardinals' unbeaten run and securing their first-ever D-III title. Zac Boyes threw for 349 yards and five touchdowns, while also rushing for 123 yards. North Central attempted a 2-point conversion with 90 seconds remaining but was stopped by Cortland's defense. The game saw both teams scoring in the final minutes, but Cortland recovered an onside kick and ran out the clock to secure the victory.