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Coach Tony Ersland and host Tanner Lipsett recap the Indiana Dual, discuss several future Boilermakers who had success at State Tournaments and the start of post-season prep. #BoilerUp

INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA Division I Wrestling Committee has announced the pre-allocation spots for the 2026 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships as listed in the chart below. Each qualifying tournament was awarded pre-allocations to the national tournament based on regular-season performance by co...

This March, WIN Magazine, Culture House and ASICS will announce the winner of the 2026 Dan Hodge Trophy that will be presented to the nation’s top NCAA Division I wrestler, following the March 19-21 NCAA Championships in Cleveland. Between now and then, WIN Magazine will provide a weekly update, eve...

By Richard Immel, TheMat.com Bobby Douglas, 83, a two-time Olympian, two-time World medalist, six-time U.S. World Team member, and National Wrestling Hall of Fame Distinguished Member for his lifetime accomplishments as a wrestler and coach, passed away from natural causes on Monday in Iowa. Douglas...

Photo: Oklahoma State’s Zack Ryder (pictured at the 2025 NWCA All-Star Classic), returned to the Cowboy lineup last weekend and earned a 2-1 SV decision over Iowa’s Gabe Arnold at 184 lbs. Photo by Sam Janicki. NEWTON, Iowa — The 2025-26 regular season is in the rearview, as WIN’s Feb. 24 rankings u...

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University announced on Monday that the Beacons will add two new varsity programs with men’s and women’s wrestling officially joining the sport offerings in the fall of 2027. Bushnell athletics cites the recent rise in popularity in youth wrestling as a contributing factor in...

Coach Tony Ersland and host Tanner Lipsett recap the Iowa dual and preview the season finale at Indiana, while also talking about several high school state championships that they have their sights on in the coming weeks.

Editor’s Note: This article appeared in WIN’s Volume 32 Issue 5, which printed on Jan. 21, 2026.  By Tristan Warner The campaign slogan says it all. “The world’s toughest sport is taking on the world’s toughest opponent.” Pin Cancer, founded by Dan Tramontozzi in 2012, is uniting the sport of wrestl...

What does the NCAA think about the upcoming NCAA women's wrestling championships? Find out from Ryan Tressel from the NCAA.

The Mat Stats Show discussed the growth and significance of women's wrestling, highlighting the upcoming NCAA Women's Championship in Coralville, Iowa.

This March, WIN Magazine, Culture House and ASICS will announce the winner of the 2026 Dan Hodge Trophy that will be presented to the nation’s top NCAA Division I wrestler, following the March 19-21 NCAA Championships in Cleveland. Dan Hodge Between now and then, WIN Magazine will provide a weekly u...

Photo: Michigan’s Taye Ghadiali is up to No. 4 at 285 lbs. after registering wins over Nick Feldman, Cole Mirasola, Ben Kueter and Braxton Amos over the past two weeks. Photo by Sam Janicki. NEWTON, Iowa — The scene is set for the final week of the regular season, and WIN’s Feb. 17 updated Tournamen...

Photo: No. 2 Rocco Welsh (pictured in last week’s dual against Michigan) defeated No. 8 Dylan Fishback with two takedowns in the final minute for a dramatic come-from-behind victory against his former team. Photo by Sam Janicki. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The No. 1 Penn State Nittany Lions took down a sho...

Coach Tony Ersland and host Tanner Lipsett recap the Illinois Dual, preview a Senior Day matchup with Iowa and talk about how behavioral profiling has aiding @PurdueWrestling.

Nolan Kistler, a multiple-time All-American and CBU alumnus, breaks down why the program matters—not just to Southern California wrestlers, but to first-generation college students, faith-based education, and a region with tens of thousands of high school athletes and only one Division I option.

This March, WIN Magazine, Culture House and ASICS will announce the winner of the 2026 Dan Hodge Trophy that will be presented to the nation’s top NCAA Division I wrestler, following the March 19-21 NCAA Championships in Cleveland. Dan Hodge Between now and then, WIN Magazine will provide a weekly u...

Photo: Ohio State’s top-ranked Jesse Mendez (left) will lead the No. 2 Buckeyes into State College for a clash against top-ranked Penn State. Photo by Sam Janicki. NEWTON, Iowa — Heading into what will be the final weekend of the regular season for many programs, WIN’s Feb. 10 updated Tournament Pow...

Two-time World Team member "Mr. Fantastic" Benji Peak discusses recovering from a broken neck and returning to action just in time for the first two UWW Ranking Series tournaments of the year.

By United World Wrestling via TheMat.com CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (February 2) — United World Wrestling has overhauled the qualification process for the Olympic Games. Beginning with the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the 16 wrestlers who qualify per weight class will earn their spots through four...

Coach Tony Ersland and host Tanner Lipsett recap the Mackey Mania dual with Wisconsin, preview the upcoming Super Sunday bout with Illinois and talk about their favorite Super Bowl snacks! #BoilerUp