JT1Wrestle Takes A Look at Sioux Falls 2026-2027

 

The Cougars suffered a big blow here a while back, as Luke Swanson who was one match shy of being an NCAA D2 qualifier last year, has decided to compete for the Mavericks of Mankato State this year.  Nonetheless, Sioux Falls brings back some tough wrestlers looking to do well in 2026-2027. 

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Jordan Oehme

6th at Super Region V in 2025, Jordan Oehme came up a bit short of placing at last year's championships. 15 wins on the season, he did nearly major All-American Colton Hush 10-3.  Runner-up finishes at both Dan Harris & the Auggie Invite. 

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Cooper Sanders

Another talented grappler for the white, purple & silver who came up short of a top six finish at Super Region V last year.  Cooper Sanders won 21 matches last season, including an 8-1 decision over Caleb Meunier.  A Dan Harris champ, he was 3rd at the Auggie Invite. 

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Stetson Davis

17 wins on the year, Stetson Davis was 6th at Super Region V

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Jaden Mims

Going to be a great wrestle-off at HWT as the Cougars also have incoming transfer Jaden Mims of St Cloud State.   A backup for the Huskies during the bulk of his career, he's had some very impressive wins thus far.  Max Balow, Liam Babitt come to mind.  In their one & only official meeting thus far,he defeated Davis in a 2-1 decision. 

JT1Wrestle Takes A Look At Slippery Rock 2026-2027

 

Reinstatements are one of my absolute favorite things about collegiate wrestling and I'm always pumped and excited for them.  However, I'm extraordinarily excited for this one.  I know people who have been working tirelessly ever since the program was discontinued back in 2006, to get it back.  It's always a heartache of depression any time a school loses wrestling, but there was something beyond simple devastation when The Rock was stripped of its mats, singlets and headgear.  It's like the heart had been torn straight out of the chest, that made up the identity of green & white.  This was a wrestling school, in a wrestling area. 

Some may not like me saying this, but I'm more concerned with the truth, than I am with being popular. I'm very glad that Slippery Rock wrestling will be at the NCAA Division II level. I think the worst thing to happen to Slippery Rock was when they went NCAA Division I.  As the late, legendary Bucky Maughn once said, some schools are designed to be DII & will thrive at DII.  

326 dual meet victories.  Brought home two NCAA DII team trophies of 2nd & 4th place. Multiple All-American, finalists & national champions.  Will we see those days again? I can almost guarantee it. 

Very thankful to Athletic Director Roberta Page & her dedication to bring this historic & storied program back.  Anxious to see what Jeff Breese has in store for us in season #1! 

JT1Wrestle Takes A Look At Southwest Minnesota State 2026-2027

 

No Super Region V place-winners for the Mustangs last season, but I do believe we'll see at least two by the end of 2027, if not more. 

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Tate Condenzo

Tate Condenzo won 22 matches last season for SMSU. 

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Carlo Arreola

Carlo Arreola did not compete at last year's Super Region V, but he did go 8-2 on the season & he won a title at the Yellow Jacket Open. 

JT1Wrestle Takes A Look At St Cloud State 2026-2027

 

17-2 in duals, 2nd at Super Region V & 6th in the D2 nation, 2025-2026 was a successful season of the many successful seasons that the Huskies have had over the years.  2026-2027 will be another. 

Those now out of eligibility....

St. Cloud provided a great home for Ben Aranda when Cleveland State let him know they no longer valued him or his talent.  Had a great final season for the Huskies, making the Super Region V finals & finishing one match shy of D2 All-American honors. 

Bryce Dagel finished off his career with high honors.  1st & 3rd at Super Region V, he was 4th as a junior in 2025 & 3rd as a senior in the D2 nation. 

Tyson Meyer, a Super Region V runner-up, who finished off his career one match shy of D2 All-American honors. 

Zach Glazier, what a unique & interesting career he had.  Started off at Iowa, made the BIG 10 finals.  Then transferred to South Dakota State, taking 3rd at the BIG 12's.  Won a Super Region V title for the white, black, red & cardinal, finishing 3rd in the D2 nation.  

Gonna throw in a word for Alyeus Craig as well.  Last couple years of wrestling didn't go as they should have & I really don't have an answer as to why.  4th-4th at Super Region V in both 2023 & 2024, the potential was most certainly there. 

Those transferring....All to Minnesota State Mankato

Dom Ducato 17-3 last year, Super Regin V Champ & 4th in the D2 nation. 

Derek Johnson 5th at Super Region V 

Cole Glazier two-time D2 All-American with finishes of 8th & 7th. 

Now for the talent that is returning....

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Aiden Gruenenfelder

The transfers never stop in collegiate wrestling do they? Aiden Gruenenfelder had an outstanding rookie season last year for NCAA D3 Loras going 30-6 on the year & earning qualification.  He's now going to test the waters in NCAA D2 as a Husky for St. Cloud State. 

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Ethan Bast

Freshman Ethan Bast looked tough last year going 13-4 on the year with two dominant wins over NCAA D3 7th place finisher Wyatt Unsar of UW-Eau Claire. 

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Jayce Luna

Jayce Luna coming up short of a top 6 finish at Super Region V last year really threw me for a loop.  Only a sophomore, I think he's capable of some big things throughout the remainder of his career.  To give an indicator he had his way with NCAA D2 bronze medalist Colton Hush on two occasions.  A 12-0 major decision & a 17-2 technical fall. 

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Rowdy Neighbor

I've come across a lot of unique names in this sport over the past 35 years, but Rowdy Neighbor is certainly one of my favorites. 17-5 on the year he won the Dragon Open & finished 2nd at Don Parker

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Joel Jesuroga

The former Southeast Polk Ram heads into the 2026-2027 season one of the best in NCAA Division II wrestling yet to win a national title.  He's been 2nd the past two years, as he has won back-to-back Super Region V titles. 

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Dom Mann

I look for some good things out of Dom Mann this season as he steps into the 184 lbs varsity spot.  Among his wins last year, an 8-0 major over Jaquan East really sticks out, as does taking Tate Flege to a 1-0 decision. 

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Nathan Fury

A Rowdy Neighbor & Frank Castle's partner in crime, the Huskies certainly have a super heroic look to their team heading into 2026-2027.  Nathan Fury went 10-2 last season & gave reason to think he'll do some big things this year. 

NAIA's Best Duals 2026-2027

 

Gotta thank Britt "Seton Hall Pirate" Malinsky for all the years of hard work he put into giving us week by week notifications of upcoming events.  He decided he wasn't doing it anymore with exception to NCAA Division I.  

Therefore I decided I'd do my best to put together what I feel are going to be the best duals in the NAIA this year.

Keep in mind this is only individual duals.  Dual tournaments/Dual Events are something else & won't be included here. 

Fri Oct 30th #23 Wayland Baptist Vs #22 Arizona Christian @ Friends

Wed Nov 4th U.R. St Ambrose @ U.R. William Woods

Thur Nov 5th #14 Central Methodist @ U.R. Missouri Baptist 

Sun Nov 7th #12 Providence Vs #17 Corban @ Eastern Oregon

Sun Nov 7th #6 Southeastern Vs #2 Life @ Takedown At Yorktown

Wed Nov 11th U.R. Montana State Northern @ #12 Providence 

Wed Nov 11th U.R. Missouri Baptist @ U.R. St Ambrose

Fri Nov 13th #8 Indiana Tech Vs #13 Georgetown @ Rio Grande 

Sat Nov 14th U.R. Eastern Oregon @ #7 Southern Oregon

Sat Nov 14th #22 Arizona Christian @ NCAA DI Arizona State

Tue Nov 17th U.R. Missouri Baptist @ U.R. William Woods

Thur Nov 19th #5 Doane @ #20 Concordia (NEB)

Fri Nov 20th #17 Corban @ #4 Embry Riddle

Sat Nov 21st #11 Friends @ U.R St Mary

Sat Nov 21st #17 Corban @ #22 Arizona Christian

Sat Dec 5th #3 Oklahoma City @ #6 Southeastern

Sat Dec 12th U.R. Eastern Oregon @ U.R. Montana State Northern

Sat Dec 12th #7 Southern Oregon @ #17 Corban

Sat Dec 12th U.R. St Ambrose Vs #14 Central Methodist @ William Penn

Wed Dec 16th #11 Friends @ #13 Georgetown

Thur Dec 17th U.R. Montana State Northern @ #7 Southern Oregon

Mon Dec 21st #5 Doane Vs NCAA DI Virginia @ Lewis Central Council Bluffs

Sat Jan 2nd #22 Arizona Christian @ #4 Embry-Riddle

Thur Jan 7th U.R. Dakota Wesleyan @ U.R. Morningside

Thur Jan 14th #14 Central Methodist @ U.R. William Woods

Fri Jan 15th #18 Cumberlands @ #13 Georgetown

Tue Jan 19th #3 Oklahoma City @ #1 Grand View

Tue Jan 20th #21 Lindsay Wilson @ #15 Cumberland

Fri Jan 22nd #7 Southern Oregon @ #22 Arizona Christian

Sat Jan 23rd #7 Southern Oregon @ #4 Embry Riddle

Tue Jan 26th #18 Cumberlands @ #21 Lindsay Wilson

Wed Jan 27th #12 Providence @ U.R. Montana State Northern

Thur Jan 28th #1 Grand View @ U.R. Graceland

Thur Jan 28th #16 Missouri Valley @ U.R. Missouri Baptist 

Fri Jan 29th #13 Georgetown @ #9 Campbellsville

Sat Jan 30th #4 Embry Riddle @ U.R. Eastern Oregon

Sat Jan 30th #12 Providence @ #7 Southern Oregon 

Wed Feb 3rd U.R. Saint Ambrose @ #1 Grand View

Wed Feb 3rd #10 Marian @ #8 Indiana Tech

Thur Feb 4th #14 Central Methodist @ #16 Missouri Valley

Thur Feb 4th #16 Missouri Valley @ #14 Central Methodist

Fri Feb 5th #4 Embry Riddle @ #12 Providence

Fri Feb 5th #15 Cumberland @ #13 Georgetown

Fri Feb 5th #18 Cumberlands @ #9 Campbellsville

Fri Feb 5th #22 Arizona Christian @ U.R. Montana State Northern

Sat Feb 6th #4 Embry Riddle @ U.R. Montana State Northern

Sat Feb 6th #2 Life @ #19 Keiser

Sat Feb 6th #22 Arizona Christian @ #12 Providence

Sat Feb 6th U.R. Eastern Oregon @ #7 Southern Oregon 

Sat Feb 6th #20 Concordia (NEB) Vs U.R. Dakota Wesleyan @ Northwestern College

Sat Feb 6th #20 Concordia (NEB) Vs U.R. Morningside @ Northwestern College

Sat Feb 6th #22 Arizona Christian @ #12 Providence

Wed Feb 10th U.R. William Woods @ #16 Missouri Valley

Thur Feb 11th #1 Grand View @ #16 Missouri Valley

Thur Feb 11th U.R. St Mary @ #11 Friends

Thur Feb 11th U.R. Missouri Baptist @ U.R. Graceland

Best Duals of NCAA Division II 2026-2027

 

Once again a huge thank you to Britt "The Seton Hall Pirate" Malinsky & all of the hard work he put into letting us wrestling fans know the upcoming tournaments & duals week by week, season after season.  He has decided to only do NCAA Division I this year.  You don't realize the asset he truly was, until you realize without him, we really don't know what is going on week to week. 

I already did it for the NJCAA, and I'm going to do it for NCAA D3 & the NAIA as well.  

This is of course just my opinion & my view, but these are what I feel will be the best duals of 2026-2027 in NCAA D2. The ones I'll be following & paying attention to.  

**NOTE** - Keep in mind a lot of great dual tournaments/events too.  Like the NWCA National Duals.  Have no idea what those brackets will look like, or who will face who.  These are scheduled duals. 

Sun Nov 1st #12 Grand Valley State @ #22 UNC Pembroke

Sun Nov 1st #8 Mary @ NCAA DI North Dakota State

Mon Nov 2nd #17 Central Missouri @ NCAA DI Missouri 

Thur Nov 5th NCAA D3 UW-Whitewater @ #2 UW-Parkside

Fri Nov 6th #3 McKendree @ #17 Central Missouri 

Sat Nov 7th U.R. Drury @ NAIA Oklahoma City

Sat Nov 7th #11 West Liberty @ #5 Lander 

Tue Nov 10th U.R. Belmont Abbey @ U.R. Newberry

Wed Nov 11th U.R. Findlay @ U.R. Ashland

Wed Nov 11th #5 Lander @ U.R. Mount Olive 

Thur Nov 12th NAIA Reinhardt @ U.R. Montevallo

Thur Nov 12th #15 Chadron State @ #1 Nebraska-Kearney

Fri Nov 13th U.R. Vanguard @ #23 Colorado Mesa

Fri Nov 13th #7 Glenville State Vs U.R. Western Colorado @ Salem

Fri Nov 13th U.R. Vanguard @ #14 Colorado School of Mines 

Sat Nov 14th U.R. Ashland @ NCAA D3 Case Western Reserve

Sat Nov 14th #16 Tiffin @ NCAA D3 Case Western Reserve

Sun Nov 15th # 19 Augustana (SD) @ NCAA D3 Augsburg 

Tue Nov 17th #3 McKendree @ #24 Indianapolis

Wed Nov 18th #5 Lander @ #22 UNC-Pembroke

Wed Nov 18th #13 Pittsburgh-Johnstown @ U.R. Ashland

Thur Nov 19th U.R. King @ U.R. Newberry

Fri Nov 20th U.R. Upper Iowa @ #18 Mankato State

Wed Dec 2nd #3 McKendree @ #21 Maryville

Wed Dec 2nd U.R. Upper Iowa @ U.R. Quincy

Thur Dec 3rd U.R. Northern State @ #19 Augustana (SD)

Thur Dec 3rd #23 Colorado Mesa @ U.R. Western Colorado

Fri Dec 4th #6 St Cloud State @ #18 Mankato State

Fri Dec 4th U.R. Quincy @ #12 Grand Valley State

Sat Dec 5th #9 Gannon @ NCAA D3 Case Western Reserve

Sat Dec 5th U.R. Northeastern State @ U.R. Newberry

Sun Dec 6th #21 Maryville @ U.R. Upper Iowa

Fri Dec 11th #1 Nebraska-Kearney @ U.R. Western Colorado

Fri Dec 11th #16 Tiffin @ U.R. Ashland

Fri Dec 11th #8 Mary @ U.R. Northern State

Fri Dec 11th #24 Indianapolis @ #12 Grand Valley State

Sat Dec 12th U.R. Drury @ #3 McKendree

Sat Dec 12th #18 Mankato State @ #2 UW-Parkside

Sat Dec 12th NAIA Southern Oregon @ #25 San Francisco State

Sat Dec 12th U.R. Vanguard @ #25 San Francisco State

Sun Dec 13th #9 Gannon @ #11 West Liberty

Sun Dec 13th #12 Grand Valley State @ U.R. Findlay

Sun Dec 13th #17 Central Missouri @ #14 Colorado School of Mines

Sat Dec 19th #19 Augustana (SD) @ #1 Nebraska-Kearney

Fri Jan 1st #19 Augustana (SD) @ NCAA D3 Augsburg

Sun Jan 3rd #5 Lander @ #7 Glenville State

Sun Jan 3rd #5 Lander Vs #9 Gannon @ Glenville State

Sun Jan 3rd #9 Gannon @ #7 Glenville State

Sun Jan 3rd U.R. King @ U.R. Mount Olive

Mon Jan 4th U.R. Quincy @ NAIA St Ambrose

Tue Jan 5th U.R. Newberry @ U.R. Montevallo

Sat Jan 9th U.R. Northeastern State Vs #14 Colorado School of Mines @ New Mexico Highlands

Sun Jan 10th #22 UNC-Pembroke @ #13 Pittsburgh-Johnstown

Wed Jan 13th #5 Lander @ U.R. Belmont Abbey

Wed Jan 13th #5 Lander Vs U.R. King @ Belmont Abbey

Wed Jan 13th U.R. King @ U.R. Belmont Abbey

Thur Jan 14th #21 Maryville @ U.R. Drury

Fri Jan 15th U.R. Northern State @ #2 UW-Parkside

Fri Jan 15th #20 Kutztown @ #13 Pittsburgh-Johnstown

Fri Jan 15th U.R. Findlay @ #3 McKendree

Sat Jan 16th #5 Lander @ U.R. Newberry

Sat Jan 16th #10 Adams State @ #14 Colorado School of Mines

Sat Jan 16th U.R. Millersville @ #9 Gannon

Sun Jan 17th U.R. Ashland @ #3 McKendree

Sun Jan 17th U.R. Northern State @ #6 St Cloud State

Wed Jan 20th #3 McKendree @ U.R. Upper Iowa

Thur Jan 21st #6 St Cloud State @ #8 Mary

Fri Jan 22nd NAIA Life @ #5 Lander

Fri Jan 22nd  #7 Glenville State @ U.R. Findlay

Fri Jan 22nd #23 Colorado Mesa @

Fri Jan 22nd #9 Gannon @ #20 Kutztown

Fri Jan 22nd #7 Glenville State @ #16 Tiffin

Fri Jan 22nd #8 Mary @ #18 Mankato State

Fri Jan 22nd #23 Colorado Mesa @ #14 Colorado School of Mines

Fri Jan 22nd #4 Central Oklahoma @ U.R. Northeastern State

Sat Jan 23rd #10 Adams State @ #1 Nebraska-Kearney

Sat Jan 23rd #10 Adams State Vs #17 Central Missouri @ Nebraska Kearney

Sat Jan 23rd #17 Central Missouri @ #1 Nebraska-Kearney

Sat Jan 23rd #12 Grand Valley State @ #21 Maryville

Wed Jan 27th #12 Grand Valley State @ #3 McKendree

Wed Jan 27th #21 Maryville @ U.R. Quincy

Thur Jan 28th U.R. Montevallo @ #5 Lander

Thur Jan 28th U.R. Western Colorado @ #14 Colorado School of Mines

Thur Jan 28th #18 Mankato State @ U.R. Northern State

Fri Jan 29th #1 Nebraska Kearney @ Northeastern State

Fri Jan 29th NCAA D3 Baldwin Wallace @ #9 Gannon

Fri Jan 19th U.R. Upper Iowa @ #12 Grand Valley State

Fri Jan 29th #21 Maryville @ #17 Central Missouri

Sat Jan 30th U.R. Quincy @ #3 Mckendree

Sat Jan 30th #13 Pittsburgh-Johnstown @ U.R. Millersville

Sun Jan 31st #2 UW-Parkside @ #8 Mary

Sun Jan 31st #6 St Cloud State @ #19 Augustana (SD) 

Tue Feb 2nd U.R. Millersville @ #20 Kutztown

Tue Feb 2nd U.R. Belmont Abbey @ U.R. Mount Olive

Thur Feb 4th #10 Adams State @ U.R. Western Colorado

Thur Feb 4th #21 UNC-Pembroke @ U.R. King

Fri Feb 5th #9 Gannon @ U.R. Ashland

Fri Feb 5th #13 Pittsburgh-Johnstown @ U.R. Frostburg State

Fri Feb 5th #15 Chadron State @ #14 Colorado School of Mines

Fri Feb 5th #19 Augustana (SD) @ #2 UW-Parkside

Sat Feb 6th #10 Adams State @ #23 Colorado Mesa

Sat Feb 6th U.R. Findlay @ #24 Indianapolis

Sun Feb 7th #4 Central Oklahoma @ #17 Central Missouri

Sun Feb 7th #19 Augustana (SD) @ #18 Mankato State

Mon Feb 8th #17 Central Missouri @ U.R. Northeastern State

Thur Feb 11th #15 Chadron State @ #10 Adams State

thur Feb 11th #16 Tiffin @ U.R. Findlay

Fri Feb 12th #1 Nebraska Kearney @ #4 Central Oklahoma

Fri Feb 12th #9 Gannon @ #13 Pittsburgh Johnstown

Fri Feb 12th #2 UW-Parkside @ #6 St Cloud State

Fri Feb 12th #7 Glenville State @ U.R. Ashland

Fri Feb 12th #8 Mary @ #19 Augustana (SD)

Canadian Teams at American College Events 2026-2027

 

I call it "Cross Division, Cross Fire."  It's whenever teams of one Division take on teams of another Division.  DI vs DII, DII vs DIII, NAIA vs DII, NJCAA Vs DIII, you name it, I love it.  Last year the University of Wyoming, a competitive ranked DI team traveled to dual Western Wyoming the #2 ranked team in the NJCAA.  I think it is exciting, interesting, and intriguing.  Something to get hyped up & fired up for.  

What I find most interesting is when teams from Canada get in on the action over here in the United States.  Unfortunately, I couldn't find any examples of American teams heading up to Canada this season, with exception to Evergreen State, San Francisco State & Pacific which will all be dualing Simon Fraser in their final season of NCAA Division II wrestling. 

Which USPORTS teams will be making appearances in American events this season?  

Here's what I've been able to find! 

University of Gulph 

The Gryphons of Gulph will be making to appearances in the United States this year.  Wrestlers will be sent to compete at both the Adrian Invitational in Michigan, as well as the Baldwin Wallace Invitational in Ohio.   Both drives will be about 4 1/2 to 5 hours for the Gryphons. 

Algoma University 

The Thunderbirds will be participating in this year's Battle of the Rockies.  A tournament hosted by Providence.  I was really shocked by this one, because I don't think this is close at all.  However, they do have it on their '26-'27 schedule. 

Years ago I did an article on the Hart family in amateur wrestling.  Bret, Owen, their Dad Stu & many of the Hart brothers were involved in amateur wrestling before they got involved in professional wrestling.  I spoke with Ross & Ross told me that he & Keith, as well as Bret wanted to see Canadian high school & Canadian collegiate wrestling grow.  Talked about wanting more events that mixed Canadian and American wrestling together.   The way I understand it, this season the Huskies of Saskatoon are going to the Haws Rumble at St. John's & if I'm understanding it correctly, they will be a part of the Mountaineer Duals hosted by Eastern Oregon!  Very excited about that.  


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IF there are more examples of USPORTS teams competing in American events, or if any American colleges are going up to compete in any USPORTS wrestling events, please let me know!  I think this is one of the coolest, yet ignored & not explored enough areas of college wrestling. 

Top NJCAA Duals of 2026-2027

 

I can't tell you how much I appreciated Britt "The Seton Hall Pirate" Malinsky & all of the work he did for collegiate wrestling for years.  Week after week, season after season, he gave us a list of everything happening in the world of collegiate wrestling.  He's decided to cut back this year & only do NCAA DI, & I can't say I blame him.  Keeping up with this sport at one level is work enough, trying to do multiple levels in a sure sign of lunacy. 

Call me crazy...plenty already do. 

I can't say I was able to capture everything, and opinions vary.  Let's keep in mind that we also have some great events like the NWCA National Duals & other great Dual tournaments/events. Obviously at this particular time, I don't know who is going to face who at them. 

This particular list is the best individual duals that I am aware of in the NJCAA for the 2026-2027 season.  These are the ones I feel are "Can't miss", "Must see" within the division.  The ones I'll be keeping records on. 


Here you go.....

Friday Oct 30th - #5 Clackamas @ #6 North Idaho 

Tue Nov 3rd - U.R. Iowa Lakes @ #3 Iowa Central 

Wed Nov 4th - U.R. Southeastern @ #1 Indian Hills

Thur Nov 5th - #4 Southeast @ #7 Cowley 

Wed Nov 11th - #1 Indian Hills @ U.R. NIACC

Fri Nov 13th - #2 Western Wyoming @ U.R. Snow

Fri Nov 13th - #6 North Idaho @ #10 Iowa Western

Wed Nov 18th - U.R. NIACC @ #10 Iowa Western 

Fri Nov 20th - U.R. Rochester Tech @ NCAA D2 Mankato State 

Thur Dec 3rd - U.R. Southwest Michigan @ #1 Indian Hills

Fri Dec 4th - #10 Iowa Western @ NCAA D2 Nebraska-Kearney

Sun Dec 6th - #6 North Idaho @ #5 Clackamas

Tue Dec 8th - #1 Indian Hills @ #10 Iowa Western 

Wed Dec 9th - U.R. Iowa Lakes @ U.R. NIACC

Thur Dec 10th - #8 Northwest CC @ #2 Western Wyoming 

Tue Jan 12th - U.R. Labette @ #7 Cowley 

Wed Jan 13th - #1 Indian Hills @ U.R. Iowa Lakes

Wed Jan 13th - #10 Iowa Western @ #3 Iowa Central 

Wed Jan 20th - #3 Iowa Central @ #1 Indian Hills

Thur Jan 21st - U.R. Labette @ #9 Pratt

Tue Jan 26th - #9 Pratt @ #7 Cowley

Wed Jan 27th - U.R. Iowa Lakes @ #10 Iowa Western

Wed Feb 3rd - U.R. NIACC @ U.R. Iowa Lakes 

Fri Feb 5th - U.R. Snow @ #2 Western Wyoming 

Fri Feb 5th - U.R. Rochester Tech @ U.R. Iowa Lakes

JT1Wrestle Takes A Look At Thomas More 2026-2027

 

2025-2026 was the first full season in NCAA D2 wrestling for the Saints of Thomas More.  Three wrestlers finished off the year, one match shy of being NCAA D2 qualifiers.  I know that probably isn't the ending of the first "official" year for Thomas More in NCAA Division II, that Jason Russell wanted, but it is an indicator of positive things to come.  

Thomas More does lose one of those Super Region IV 4th place finishers, Kailen Keith.  The other two are back, as is another place-winner. 

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Trevor Wilcox

An NWCA academic All-American last year, Trevor Wilcox won 19 matches & placed 6th at Super Region IV. 

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Cole Thomas

By the end of 2027, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if we're looking at the Saints first NCAA Division II qualifier.  A match shy of that honor last season, Cole Thomas went 17-5 on the year.  A Great-Midwest Athletic Conference runner-up. 

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Matt  Ellis

Despite having a losing season last year, Matt Ellis still nearly made the NCAA D2 championships, finishing one match shy. 

JT1Wrestle Takes A Look At Tiffin 2026-2027

 

The Dragons are going to breathe FIRE in 2026-2027. Eight Super Region III place-winners last season, and ALL eight return!! Going to be a good year for Tiffin wrestling. 

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Anthony Aniciete

69 career wins thus far, it's a strong possibility that the Las Vegas, Nevada native could reach that 100 win mark by season's end.  Thus far he's been 2nd-1st-1st at Super Region III & 6th-2nd in the D2 nation.  Let's add in back-to-back 4th place finishes at the Midwest Classic.  A title contender for all three in '27? You betcha.  He also won the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) last year as well. 

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Zavian LaFountain

A great back-up to Aniciete, Zavian LaFountain won some big matches last year, including a 4:17 fall over two-time NCAA D2 qualifier Luke Acuna. 

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Cael Woods

Super Region III didn't go the way that Cael Woods wanted it to last season, but there's plenty of reason to think that it will in '26-'27.  He stuck D2 R12'er Anthony Sagaris in 1:08 & he had a very nice 8-3 win over Nate Knolwton. 

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Brett Minnick

Brett Minnick placed 5th at last year's Super Region III

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Casey Barnett

A Super Region III champion in 2025, Casey Barnett was 5th at last year's tournament. 19 wins on the year he won G-MAC & he finished 3rd at the Midwest Classic. 

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Nolan Gessler

5th-2nd-1st at Super Region III and 7th & 6th in the D2 nation, Nolan Gessler is looking to become a four-time Super Region Place-winner & a three-time All-American this season. He won both G-MAC & the Midwest Classic last season.  May I add, his Midwest Classic title came with a win over three-time D2 champ David Hunsberger. 

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Emilio Arellano

A Super Region I champion last year, Emilio Arellano was one match shy of being an NCAA D2 All-American.  29 wins on the season, he won a G-MAC title & finished 8th at the Midwest Classic. 

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David Davis

5th & 4th thus far in Super Region III, David Davis is looking for NCAA D2 qualification in 2027.  A G-MAC champ, he was 7th at the Midwest Classic. 

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Max Millin

One match shy of NCAA D2 qualification last year, Max Millin was a G-MAC runner-up. 

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Jake Powell

An NCAA D2 qualifier last year with a Super Region III finish of 3rd.  23 wins on the year, he was a G-MAC runner-up & 5th at the Midwest Classic. 

JT1Wrestle Takes A Look At UNC-Pembroke 2026-2027

 

Returning 6 Super Region II place-winners & two NCAA D2 qualifiers from last season, 2026-2027 looks to be another successful year for the Braves of UNC-Pembroke. 

Logan Robinson, a three-time NCAA D2 qualifier for the black and gold, ended his career one match shy of being an All-American. 

Caleb Grau, a D2 qualifier in 2024 finished one match shy of earning a second qualification last year. 

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Cooper Davis

The Brave won 25 matches last season in route to a 3rd place showing at Super Region II & one match shy of D2 All-American honors.  A Pembroke Classic champion. 

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Avery Buonocore

Another Pembroke Classic Champion, Avery Buonocore won 20 matches last season finishing 5th at Super Region II. 

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Keegan Roberson

An NCAA D2 All-American (6th) in 2024, Keegan Roberson has thus far been 3rd-6th-4th at Super Region II.  He will look to become a two-time D2 qualifier/All-American & four-time Super Region place-winner this season. He won 21 matches in '25-'26 & he finished 7th at the Midwest Classic. 

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Nick Williams

Nick Williams finished one match shy of being an NCAA D3 qualifier last season & he won the Pembroke Classic. 

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Jackson Buck

18 wins on the year, Jackson Buck was 5th at Super Region II. 

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James Bankston

A transfer of Appalachian State, James Bankston was 3rd at Super Region II & 6th in the D2 Nation. 

JT1Wrestle Takes A Look At Upper Iowa 2026-2027

 

The Peacocks return four Super Region V place-winners for the 2026-2027 season.  They lose a very good wrestler from the past few seasons, but bring back a lot of good talent. 

Ethan Doty had a great career for the Peacocks.  123 career victories & a two-time NCAA D2 qualifier who went 4th-2nd-2nd at Super Region V. 4th-8th-6th at Midwest Classic & a Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) champion. 

125
Treyton Ackman

16 wins on the season, Treyton Ackman was 5th at Super Region V.  A champion at the Luther Open, he was runner-up at the Auggie Open. 

133
Dawson Schmit

16 wins on the season last year, Dawson Schmit was one match shy of being a Midwest Classic place-winner. 

157
Preston Klosterman

6th at Super Region V, Preston Klosterman won 27 matches last season.  A Luther Open champion, he was 2nd at the Auggie Open & one match shy of a top 8 finish at the Midwest Classic. 

165
Nick Mueller

20 wins on the year, Nick Mueller was a GLVC champion & 6th at Super Region V. 

174
Lawson Losee

6th in the D3 nation & 5th at the Midwest Classic in 2025, unfortunately Lawson Losee had his 2025-2026 cut short due to injury.  Nonetheless he still managed to win both the Luther & Auggie Opens before getting hurt. 

197
Matt Marcum

19 wins on the year, Matt Marcum was one match shy of being an NCAA D2 qualifier last season.  2nd at the Auggie Open. 

197
Geoff Freeman

Got some really good news (9-14-2026)!  Geoff Freeman is back & he's poised & ready to not only make a run at national qualification, not only make a run at All American, but make a run at NCAA D2 national champion! Excited!