The Mountaineers do lose a few to being out of eligibility, but they do a good job of replacing those weights, plus they bring back a strong lineup for action in 2026-2027.
Gone...
I hope Jett Strickenberger realizes what he did for NJCAA wrestling during his time in NCAA Division I. When someone like a Strickenberger comes from the NJCAA into DI & does as well as he does, it causes Coaches to open up their eyes & realize that kind of talent that can be in community college wrestling. He did a great job qualifying for the DI championships three times, winning at BIG 12 title last year, winning a CKLV title this year & finishing both last year & this year one match shy of DI All-American honors.
Jordan Titus, ended his time as a Mountaineer a four-time NCAA DI qualifier
Willie McDougald, a three-time NCAA DI qualifier unfortunately missed out on #4 this year, but he did still manage to place at the BIG 12's. Being a four time BIG 12 place-winner is no easy feat & should be looked at for the accomplishment that it is.
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| 125 Louie Gill |
A reserve for Jett Strickenberger last year, Louie Gill put together a 17-4 record.
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| 133 Gunner Andrick |
26 wins on the year, Gunner Andrick earned NCAA DI qualification with a 4th place showing at the BIG 12, as he was also 5th at Cliff Keen Las Vegas.
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| 141 Luke Satrino |
A reserve for Jordan Titus last season, Luke Satrino won 18 matches, including a 7-4 decision over Dylan Ragusin.
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| 157 Ty Watters |
I'm anxious to see where Ty Watters ranks on the all time greatest wrestlers from WVU list once his career is said & done. So far, the Mountaineer has been 4th & 6th in the DI nation. Last year he won 25 matches, a CKLV title & also took 3rd in the BIG 12's.
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| 174 Brody Conley |
An NCAA DI qualifier in 2024, I was quite shocked when Brody Conley didn't make the cut among the At Large Wildcards last season. 7th at the Midlands he had a 2-0 win over Cael Valencia, a 4-0 win over Luca Augustine & an 8-0 major decision over Brody Baumann.
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| 184 Ian Bush |
19 wins on the year, Ian Bush has thus far been 4th & 3rd at the BIG 12's.
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| 197 Rune Lawrence |
An NCAA DI qualifier for the old gold & blue last year, Rune Lawrence was 5th at CKLV.
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| HWT Max Vanadia |
Max Vanadia comes to WVU from Michigan State where he was an NCAA DI qualifier in 2025. Last year he had an 11-8 win over All-American David Szuba.
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