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McGonagle transferring to Virginia Tech

Two-time NCAA qualifier Connor McGonagle has a new home. McGonagle announced Monday on social media that he will be transferring from Lehigh to Virginia Tech.

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Two-time national champ Miller named NJCAA Women's Wrestler of the Year by The Open Mat

The Open Mat's 2024 NJCAA Women's Wrestler of the Year is Carl Albert State's Lexi Miller. Miller won the national title at 109 pounds and was one of three NJCAA women's wrestlers to repeat as national champ in 2024.
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Pack honored as NJCAA Women's Coach of the Year by The Open Mat

Terry Pack, head coach of Southeast Community College, has been named the NJCAA Women's Coach of the Year by The Open Mat. The Bobcats crowned a national champ, five All-Americans and finished seventh.
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Gilmore named The Open Mat's NJCAA Women's Freshman of the Year

The Open Mat's 2024 NJCAA Women's Freshman of the Year is Genesis Gilmore of Indian Hills. She won the national title at 155 pounds.

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McGonagle transferring to Virginia Tech

Two-time NCAA qualifier Connor McGonagle has a new home. McGonagle announced Monday on social media that he will be transferring from Lehigh to Virginia Tech.

Princeton hires Brewer as new head assistant coach

Cody Brewer enters his first season as the head assistant coach with Princeton.
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Two-time national champ Miller named NJCAA Women's Wrestler of the Year by The Open Mat

The Open Mat's 2024 NJCAA Women's Wrestler of the Year is Carl Albert State's Lexi Miller. Miller won the national title at 109 pounds and was one of three NJCAA women's wrestlers to repeat as national champ in 2024.
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Pack honored as NJCAA Women's Coach of the Year by The Open Mat

Terry Pack, head coach of Southeast Community College, has been named the NJCAA Women's Coach of the Year by The Open Mat. The Bobcats crowned a national champ, five All-Americans and finished seventh.
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Gilmore named The Open Mat's NJCAA Women's Freshman of the Year

The Open Mat's 2024 NJCAA Women's Freshman of the Year is Genesis Gilmore of Indian Hills. She won the national title at 155 pounds.
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Oklahoma State legend John Smith announces retirement

Oklahoma State legend John Smith announced his retirement Thursday, ending a 33-year run as head coach of the Cowboy wrestling program. The legacy of his career is astounding.
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Two-time SoCon champion Askey headed to Minnesota

Tommy Askey, a two-time Southern Conference champion and round of 12 finisher at 157 pounds, announced on social media that he will be transferring from Appalachian State to Minnesota.
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Bockman to finish college wrestling career at Iowa State

Evan Bockman, a three-time NCAA qualifier at 197 pounds, announced on social media that he will be spending his final season of eligibility at Iowa State.

Bond named head wrestling coach at Truett McConnell

The Truett McConnell University athletic department is proud to announce the addition of Cody Bond as the new head wresting coach.

The Apprentice School announces addition of women's wrestling

The Apprentice School Department of Athletics has announced the addition of women's wrestling as the newest sport offering Thursday. The addition brings the total sport offerings at The Apprentice School to seven.
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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.