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Ward joins Oklahoma State coaching staff

Kevin Ward resigned as head wrestling coach at Army West Point to become an assistant at Oklahoma State, his alma mater.

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Oklahoma State lands Raney brothers

Oklahoma State has landed two of the nation's top recruits from the Class of 2026 … from the same family. The Raney brothers, Jordyn and Jayden, announced their commitment to David Taylor and the Cowboys Thursday on Flo Radio Live. Both are consensus top-10 recruits from the Class of 2026.
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Western Colorado adds women's wrestling

Western Colorado announced the addition of a women's wrestling program. The program will begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year.
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Missouri adds O'Toole to coaching staff

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- University of Missouri wrestling head coach Brian Smith has announced the hiring of Keegan O'Toole as an assistant coach on Monday, May 1...
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All-American Alvarez commits to Iowa

All-American Sammy Alvarez could soon be competing for his fourth college wrestling team, if he is granted another season of eligibility by the NCAA. Alvarez announced on social media that he has committed to Iowa.
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Flynn transferring to Chattanooga

Two-time NCAA qualifier Cooper Flynn announced that he is transferring to Chattanooga. He spent this past season at Minnesota after starting his career at Virginia Tech.
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Starocci named 2025 NCAA Division I Wrestler of the Year

Carter Starocci of Penn State has been named 2025 NCAA Division I Wrestler of the Year by the Open Mat. Starocci became the first wrestler ever to win five NCAA Division I national titles. He finished the season with a 26-0 record, which included 22 bonus-point victories.

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Ward joins Oklahoma State coaching staff

Kevin Ward resigned as head wrestling coach at Army West Point to become an assistant at Oklahoma State, his alma mater.
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Oklahoma State lands Raney brothers

Oklahoma State has landed two of the nation's top recruits from the Class of 2026 … from the same family. The Raney brothers, Jordyn and Jayden, announced their commitment to David Taylor and the Cowboys Thursday on Flo Radio Live. Both are consensus top-10 recruits from the Class of 2026.
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Western Colorado adds women's wrestling

Western Colorado announced the addition of a women's wrestling program. The program will begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year.
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Missouri adds O'Toole to coaching staff

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- University of Missouri wrestling head coach Brian Smith has announced the hiring of Keegan O'Toole as an assistant coach on Monday, May 1...
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All-American Alvarez commits to Iowa

All-American Sammy Alvarez could soon be competing for his fourth college wrestling team, if he is granted another season of eligibility by the NCAA. Alvarez announced on social media that he has committed to Iowa.
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Flynn transferring to Chattanooga

Two-time NCAA qualifier Cooper Flynn announced that he is transferring to Chattanooga. He spent this past season at Minnesota after starting his career at Virginia Tech.
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Starocci named 2025 NCAA Division I Wrestler of the Year

Carter Starocci of Penn State has been named 2025 NCAA Division I Wrestler of the Year by the Open Mat. Starocci became the first wrestler ever to win five NCAA Division I national titles. He finished the season with a 26-0 record, which included 22 bonus-point victories.
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Robinson announced as 2025 NCAA Division I Freshman of the Year

Vince Robinson of North Carolina State was announced as the 2025 NCAA Division I Freshman of the Year by The Open Mat. Robinson won a national title at 125 pounds and finished his freshman season with a 24-3 record.
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Taylor named 2025 NCAA Division I Coach of the Year

Oklahoma State head wrestling coach David Taylor has been named 2025 NCAA Division I Coach of the Year by the Open Mat. The first-year head coach led the Cowboys to a third-place finish at the NCAAs and crowned two national champions.
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Blades named 2025 NCAA Women's Wrestler of the Year

Kennedy Blades of Iowa was named 2025 NCAA Women's Wrestler of the Year by The Open Mat. Blades, an Olympic silver medalist, won the national title at 160 pounds and finished the season with a 25-0 record. Of her 25 victories, 23 came by technical fall and two by fall.
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Nauss honored as 2025 NCAA Women's Freshman of the Year

Sabrina Nauss of Grand Valley State has been honored as 2025 NCAA Women's Freshman of the Year. Nauss compiled a 26-3 record and was a national runner-up at 180 pounds.
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Short named 2025 NCAA Women's Coach of the Year

Jake Short of Grand Valley State was named 2025 NCAA Women's Coach of the Year by The Open Mat. Short led GVSU to a fourth-place finish at the 2025 NCWWC National Championships in the program's first season of competition. Two GVSU wrestlers won national titles and five earned All-America honors.
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McGeary announced as 2025 NCAA Division II Wrestler of the Year

Ty McGeary of West Liberty was announced as 2025 NCAA Division II Wrestler of the Year. McGeary won his third national title and earned Outstanding Wrestler honors at the NCAAs. He compiled a career record of 132-7 record, which included a 66-1 mark over his final two seasons.
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Davis tabbed 2025 NCAA Division II Freshman of the Year

Christian Davis of Lander has been tabbed 2025 NCAA Division II Freshman of the Year by The Open Mat. Davis had a tremendous freshman season, winning a Midwest Classic title and placing third at the NCAAs at 133 pounds.
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Jensen named 2025 NCAA Division II Coach of the Year

Dalton Jensen of Nebraska-Kearney was named NCAA Division II Coach of the Year by The Open Mat. Jensen guided Nebraska-Kearney to its second NCAA Division II national team title in four years. UNK finished with eight All-Americans.
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Fry named 2025 NCAA Division III Wrestler of the Year

Joziah Fry of Johnson & Wales was named 2025 NCAA Division III Wrestler of the Year. Fry finished the season with a 43-0 record en route to winning his third NCAA title at 125 pounds. He also helped JWU earn a share of the national team title.
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Randolph announced as 2025 NCAA Division III Freshman of the Year

Matt Randolph of Augsburg has been announced as 2025 NCAA Division III Freshman of the Year by The Open Mat. Randolph earned All-America honors as a freshman, placing fourth at 149 pounds. He finished the season with a 31-4 record.
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Morris named 2025 NCAA Division III Coach of the Year

Lonnie Morris of Johnson & Wales has been named 2025 NCAA Division III Coach of the Year by The Open Mat. Morris guided JWU to a share of the NCAA Division III national title on the strength of two national champions and four All-Americans.
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Three-time NCAA Division III national champ Endene to Iowa

The No. 1 pound-for-pound NCAA Division III wrestler this past season is headed to the University of Iowa. Massoma Endene, a three-time NCAA Division III national champion at 197 pounds, announced his commitment to the Hawkeyes on Monday.
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Oklahoma lands All-American Kellar

Oklahoma has added All-American Peyten Kellar. Kellar, a 2024 NCAA All-American at the University of Ohio, announced on Sunday that he will be transferring to Oklahoma.
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All-American Stiles headed to Ohio State

All-American Ethan Stiles is headed to Ohio State. Stiles, a sixth-place finisher at the 2025 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at 149 pounds, announced that he will be transferring from Oregon State to Ohio State.
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Perez named 2025 NAIA Men's Wrestler of the Year

J.D. Perez of Life University claimed the national title at 184 pounds and finished the season undefeated. On Friday, Perez was named NAIA Men's Wrestler of the Year by The Open Mat.
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Larsen announced as 2025 NAIA Men's Freshman of the Year

Elijah Larsen of Grand View has been announced as the 2025 NAIA Men's Freshman of the Year by The Open Mat. Larsen, an Alaska native, won the national title at 149 pounds.