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Adaugo Nwachukwu competes for Iowa Wesleyan and was selected for the 2022 NWCA All-Star Classic.

  1. Who Will Win The 2024 USAW Women's College Wrestler Of The Year?

    Who Will Win The 2024 USAW Women's College Wrestler Of The Year?

    Jan 16, 2024

    The second annual USA Wrestling Women’s College Wrestler of the Year will be awarded after the season, but several wrestlers have separated themselves at the halfway point. Women’s college varsity wrestlers from all of the recognized college organizations are eligible, including NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA/junior college programs.
  2. Adaugo Nwachukwu Retains Top Spot In Pound-For-Pound College Rankings

    Adaugo Nwachukwu Retains Top Spot In Pound-For-Pound College Rankings

    Nov 24, 2023

    The college season is underway and Iowa programs occupy five of the top 10 spots in the women’s college pound-for-pound rankings. William Penn’s Adaugo Nwachukwu retains her #1 spot while her teammate Mia Palumbo is #10.
  3. 2023 Women's Freestyle All-Star Classic Preview

    2023 Women's Freestyle All-Star Classic Preview

    Oct 31, 2023

    The 2023 NWCA All-Star Classic features four women's freestyle matches that will eight of the best college wrestlers in the country. Below is a breakdown and preview of what you can expect.
  4. Get To Know Your 2023 Women's Freestyle U23 World Team

    Get To Know Your 2023 Women's Freestyle U23 World Team

    Oct 15, 2023

    The 2023 U23 World Championships are live on FloWrestling October 23-28 in Tirana, Albania, on October 25-27. Here is what you need to know about this year’s women’s freestyle team.
  5. U.S. Women's National Team Shows Diverse Paths To Success

    U.S. Women's National Team Shows Diverse Paths To Success

    Oct 9, 2023

    There’s more than one way to reach high-level success — and this year’s women’s national team proves it. The top three finishers at every weight are on the USA Wrestling National Team, which leads to funding and first-in-line preference for international competitions.
  6. Does William Penn Have Enough To Win NAIA Crown?

    Does William Penn Have Enough To Win NAIA Crown?

    Sep 12, 2023

    William Penn scored one point at the 2023 NAIA Championships and had no All-Americans. This season, the Statesmen are in title contention.
  7. There's A New #1 In The Early Pound-For-Pound Women's College Rankings

    There's A New #1 In The Early Pound-For-Pound Women's College Rankings

    Jun 23, 2023

    There’s a new number one in the pound-for-pound women’s college rankings — and her name is Adaugo Nwachukwu.
  8. Women's Freestyle Veterans Prevail Over Youth At Final X

    Women's Freestyle Veterans Prevail Over Youth At Final X

    Jun 11, 2023

    There was talk of a youth movement at this year’s Final X in Newark, New Jersey. Five participants were teenagers, and only Amit Elor had made a previous senior-level World team.
  9. Women's Freestyle Final X 2023 Watch Guide

    Women's Freestyle Final X 2023 Watch Guide

    Jun 6, 2023

    Final X, presented by Tezos, determines the 2023 U.S. Senior World Teams in all three Olympic disciplines: men’s and women’s freestyle and Greco-Roman. Final X is the last leg in the World Team Trials process.
  10. 2023 Final X Wrestling Schedule, Matchups, And Previews

    2023 Final X Wrestling Schedule, Matchups, And Previews

    Jun 5, 2023

    FloWrestling will stream 2023 Final X presented by Tezos on Saturday, June 10. Final X will determine the 2023 World Teams in Men's Freestyle, Women's Freestyle, and Greco-Roman. A best-of-three series will be contested at each of the ten weight classes in those three styles. Below is the event schedule, a list of all 30 matchups, and links to preview content for the event.
  11. U23 Women's World Team (Almost) Set

    U23 Women's World Team (Almost) Set

    May 23, 2023

    The recent World Team Trials Challenge tournament decided four remaining Final X spots, but it also provided clarity on who will represent the United States at the U23 World Championships in Tampere, Finland on October 23-29. U23 National champions are not guaranteed a spot.
  12. Women's Weekly: What We Learned From The World Team Trials

    Women's Weekly: What We Learned From The World Team Trials

    May 22, 2023

    The World Team Trials took place over the weekend and all Final X matchups are now set. Below are the 10 best-of-three matches we get to see along with what we learned from the weekend.
  13. Final X Match-up: Kayla Miracle vs Adaugo Nwachukwu

    Final X Match-up: Kayla Miracle vs Adaugo Nwachukwu

    May 12, 2023

    Final X, presented by Tezos, is Saturday, June 10 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, and will be streamed LIVE on FloWrestling. Final X determines the 2023 U.S. Senior World teams in all three Olympic disciplines: men’s and women’s freestyle and Greco-Roman.
  14. US Open Women's Freestyle Wrestling Preview

    US Open Women's Freestyle Wrestling Preview

    Apr 21, 2023

    Below is a preview of the women’s US Open field based on the latest registration list. There’s always a chance that a quality wrestler enters at the last minute or that a wrestler switches weight, but this offers an overview of the leading contenders at each weight.
  15. Adaugo Nwachukwu Transfers To William Penn

    Adaugo Nwachukwu Transfers To William Penn

    Apr 17, 2023

    The Adaugo Nwachukwu sweepstakes are over and she is staying put.