Two-time NCAA champion Endene returning to Wartburg
Two-time NCAA Division III champion Massoma Endene is returning to Warburg.
Endene committed to Division I Wisconsin in the spring before recently having a change of heart.
He shared the news on social media.
"Throughout my life, I have been blessed with incredible opportunities to compete in the sport of wrestling, and it was a dream come true to have the opportunity to have my path lead to Madison and the Wisconsin Wrestling Program," Endene wrote on his Instagram page. "However, after much careful thought, deliberation and conversation with my family, I've decided to return to Wartburg College for my final year of athletic eligibility."
He won back-to-back NCAA title at 197 pounds for Wartburg. This past season, Endene compiled a perfect 28-0 record. He has gone 55-1 during his career at Wartburg. Prior to coming to Wartburg, Endene was a two-time NJCAA All-American for Iowa Lakes, finishing as a national runner-up in 2022.
Endene will represent the United States at the U23 World Championships in Tirana, Albania. He will compete at 97 kilograms and is scheduled to compete Oct. 26-27.