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Chadron State promotes Smith to head men’s wrestling coach

Chadron State has named Taygen Smith as head men's wrestling coach, associate athletic director Ted Tewahade announced. Smith replaces Brett Hunter, who led the program for 14 seasons before moving into a new role as Chadron State's assistant athletic director for student-athlete development.

Two-time national champ McBryde added to Arcadia coaching staff

Arcadia University has added Jamilah McBryde as an assistant women's wrestling coach. McBryde comes to Arcadia after a decorated career at Life University, where she was a four-time NAIA All-American, three-time NAIA national finalist and two-time NAIA national champion. She also qualified for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials.

Harty steps down as Greensboro head wrestling coach

Justin Harty has stepped down as head coach of Greensboro College's men's and women's wrestling programs, effective immediately, after five seasons leading both programs.

Spears hired to lead Point Park women's wrestling program

Point Park University has named Andrew Spears as head women's wrestling coach, vice president of athletics Scott Swain announced. Spears brings more than 15 years of experience in program leadership and athlete development at the youth, high school and collegiate levels.

Mount Union names Ceja head women's wrestling coach

Mount Union has named Sugey Ceja as head women's wrestling coach, the school announced. Ceja brings more than four years of collegiate coaching experience to a Purple Raiders program entering its third season of women's wrestling in 2026-27.

Highly ranked lightweight Sturgill commits to Iowa

Iowa women's wrestling has added another nationally accomplished prospect to its 2027 recruiting class. Ryleigh Sturgill, one of the nation's top lightweight recruits, has committed to Iowa.

Wenger to lead Kent State women's wrestling program

Kent State has hired Clay Wenger as the first head coach of its women's wrestling program, bringing the former Golden Flash back to his alma mater to build the program from the ground up.

Iowa lands top-ranked Huffman

Brooke Huffman, the nation's top-ranked wrestler at 190 pounds, has committed to Iowa women's wrestling. Huffman announced her commitment Tuesday. She becomes the third member of Iowa's Class of 2027 recruiting class, joining Eve Skrocki and Larra Mullin.

No. 1 Hanrahan commits to McKendree

McKendree has landed another major piece for its 2027 recruiting class. Riley Hanrahan, one of the nation's top women's wrestling recruits and the No. 1-ranked high school wrestler at 145 pounds, has committed to the Bearcats.

Virginia Tech's Bassett makes first senior world team

Bo Bassett secured his first senior world team berth Friday night at Final X in Hilliard, Ohio, sweeping 2025 world bronze medalist Real Woods at 65 kilograms and completing another milestone before beginning his college career at Virginia Tech.

NMU extends Greco program through 2028 Olympic Trials

Northern Michigan University has extended the closing date of its residential USA Wrestling National Training Site Greco-Roman wrestling program by one year, through the end of the winter 2028 semester, the school announced.

Alvernia names Arentz head women's wrestling coach

Alvernia University has named Kenny Arentz as head women's wrestling coach, director of athletics Cory Beddick announced Thursday.

Iowa State men's wrestling receives one year of probation

Iowa State men's wrestling has been placed on one year of probation and received additional penalties stemming from recruiting violations involving two prospective student-athletes in 2025, the NCAA announced.

Little Rock promotes White to associate head coach

Little Rock wrestling has promoted Albert White to associate head coach and added Chris Chionuma as an assistant coach, strengthening the Trojans' staff as the program continues its rise on the national stage.

Skrocki commits to Iowa

Iowa women's wrestling has landed one of the nation's top prospects in the Class of 2027. Eve Skrocki announced Sunday on social media that she has committed to Iowa, one week after taking an official visit to Iowa City. She represented the United States at the 2026 U17 World Championships.

Realin to return to Iowa after receiving medical redshirt

Skye Realin will return to the Iowa women's wrestling program for the 2026-27 season after receiving a medical redshirt. The Hawaii native was ranked No. 1 at 138 pounds during parts of last season.

Menlo women eligible for 2027 NCAAs

Menlo women's wrestling will compete for an NCAA championship in 2027 after the college was granted active NCAA Division II membership status. The NCAA Division II Management Council Subcommittee overturned an earlier decision by the Division II Membership Committee and approved Menlo's waiver request, moving the college to active membership effective Sept. 11.

Iowa Western adds three-time NAIA All-American McIntyre to staff

Iowa Western has added three-time NAIA All-American Abby McIntyre to its women's wrestling staff as an assistant coach for the 2026-27 season. McIntyre comes to Council Bluffs after spending the 2025-26 season as an assistant at Buena Vista.

Villaescusa named head women's wrestling coach at Dubuque

The University of Dubuque has named Fernando Villaescusa as the head women's wrestling coach. Villaescusa becomes just the second women's wrestling coach in program history, taking over after the departure of Dennis Hall in the summer of 2026. He comes to Dubuque after six seasons on the Iowa State wrestling staff, most recently as development coordinator.

Three-time Pennsylvania state champ Lasure commits to Iowa State

Iowa State has added another nationally accomplished recruit to its growing women's wrestling program. Violette Lasure, a three-time Pennsylvania state champion, has committed to the Cyclones. She enters her senior season with a perfect 104-0 career record and 95 pins.

Two-time national champ Shore to lead Otterbein women's program

Otterbein has hired Olivia Shore to lead the women's wrestling program, the school announced. Shore, a two-time national champion, becomes the second head coach in program history as the Cardinals enter their third varsity season this fall.

Hangey named deputy athletic director at Rider

John Hangey has been named deputy athletic director at Rider University, taking on expanded responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the athletics department. Associate head coach Nic Bedelyon will lead the wrestling program in Hangey's absence, with support from assistant coaches Doug Umbehauer and Tyler Klinsky.

Chamberlain returns to Utah Valley coaching staff

Utah Valley University is bringing Jason Chamberlain back to its coaching staff, head coach Adam Hall announced. Chamberlain returns to Provo after two seasons leading the Brunson Utah Valley Regional Training Center, a role he's held since 2024. He previously served as a UVU assistant under Greg Williams during the 2021-22 season, following five seasons on staff at Fresno State.

Chadron State promotes Smith to head men’s wrestling coach

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Chadron State promotes Smith to head men’s wrestling coach

Two-time national champ McBryde added to Arcadia coaching staff

Harty steps down as Greensboro head wrestling coach

Spears hired to lead Point Park women's wrestling program

Mount Union names Ceja head women's wrestling coach

Highly ranked lightweight Sturgill commits to Iowa