Williams named head wrestling coach at Central College

Landon Williams, a three-time all-American and two-time NCAA Division III national champion at Wartburg College, has been named the head wretling coach at Central College. He had served as Wartburg's top assistant since 2020.

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Williams named head wrestling coach at Central College

Landon Williams, a three-time all-American and two-time NCAA Division III national champion at Wartburg College, has been named the head wretling coach at Central College. He had served as Wartburg's top assistant since 2020.

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Oklahoma State adds three-time NCAA qualifier Fish

On Saturday, Caleb Fish announced on social media that he will be using his final season of eligibility at Oklahoma State. The announcement comes 10 days after Oklahoma State received a commitment from two-time 165-pound All-American Dean Hamiti. Fish spent the past four seasons at Michigan State where he was a three-time NCAA qualifier at 165 pounds.

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Lanham named NAIA Men's Wrestler of the Year by The Open Mat

Zane Lanham of Life University has been named The Open Mat's 2024 NAIA Men's Wrestler of the Year. Lanham won the national title at 285 pounds, defeating returning national champion Greg Hagan of Grand View in the finals.

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Mitchell repeats as The Open Mat's NAIA Men's Wrestling Coach of the Year

Grand View head wrestling coach Nick Mitchell has been named NAIA Men's Coach of the Year by The Open Mat for the second straight season. Mitchell led the Vikings to their third consecutive national title.

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Valenti returns to coaching, will lead Penn after 2024-25 season

Two-time NCAA wrestling champion and Penn Athletics Hall of Famer Matt Valenti will return to coaching effective immediately as associate head coach and will succeed Roger Reina as the program's head coach on April 1, 2025.

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Yancey selected NAIA Men's Freshman of the Year by The Open Mat

The 2024 NAIA Men's Freshman of the Year is Campbellsville's Nick Yancey.

Childs named head women's wrestling coach at Arcadia

The Arcadia University Department of Athletics and Recreation has announced the hiring of Michael Childs as the first head women's wrestling coach in program history. Childs will begin his duties at Arcadia on April 8th as he prepares for the program's first season of competition in 2025-26.

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Petrella named NCAA Division III Wrestler of the Year by The Open Mat

On Wednesday, Michael Petrella of Baldwin Wallace was named 2024 NCAA Division III Wrestler of the Year by The Open Mat.

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Fader honored as 2024 NCAA Division III Coach of the Year by The Open Mat

Tim Fader has been honored as The Open Mat's 2024 NCAA Division III Coach of the Year after guiding the UW-Eau Claire wrestling program to a historic season.

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Borton named 2024 NCAA Division III Freshman of the Year by The Open Mat

Max Borton, a 184-pounder for Ursinus College, was named 2024 NCAA Division III Freshman of the Year by The Open Mat on Tuesday.

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Penn State's Brooks wins 2024 Hodge Trophy

Four-time NCAA champion Aaron Brooks of Penn State has won the 2024 WIN Magazine/Culture House Dan Hodge Trophy, it was announced on Monday.

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Saldate transferring from Michigan State to Michigan

Chase Saldate, a four-time NCAA qualifier for Michigan State at 157 pounds, announced on Friday that he will be transferring to the University of Michigan.

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Stutzman out as Buffalo head wrestling coach

University at Buffalo Vice President and Director of Athletics Mark Alnutt announced today that John Stutzman will not be returning as head wrestling coach next season.

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Two-time All-American Hamiti transferring to Oklahoma State

Dean Hamiti, a two-time NCAA All-American for Wisconsin at 165 pounds, entered the transfer portal earlier this year. On Wednesday, Hamiti announced that he is transferring to Oklahoma State.

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Frank resigns as Gettysburg head wrestling coach

Gino Frank, who has served 17 years on the Gettysburg wrestling coaching staff and last four as head coach, has stepped down from his position.

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Starocci, Brooks win fourth NCAA titles, PSU breaks scoring record

History was made by Penn State on Saturday night in Kansas City. The Nittany Lions -- on the strength of four NCAA champions, six national finalists and eight All-Americans -- broke the NCAA tournament scoring record at the 2024 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships.

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Bonaventura named head coach at Stevens after Flavia steps down

Stevens Institute of Technology announced that after 10 years leading the program, Joe Favia has stepped down as head wrestling coach. Anthony Bonaventura, who has been served as both an assistant and associate head coach since arriving in Castle Point in 2015, has been promoted and will become the ninth head coach in program history.

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Predicting NCAA semifinals, finals in every weight class

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NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships Live Updates

Missouri's Keegan O'Toole defeated Iowa State's David Carr to win the national title on Saturday night in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was was 10 champions crowned, while Penn State captured the team title in dominant fashion.

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X-factor wrestler for top five teams

Cody Chittum could be an X-factor wrestler for Iowa State at the NCAAs. A strong performance from the 14th-seeded freshman could help the Cyclones leave Kansas City with a team trophy. The Open Mat looks at an X-factor wrestler for each of the top five teams.