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  1. 10 Women's Freestyle Matches We Hope To See At US Nationals

    10 Women's Freestyle Matches We Hope To See At US Nationals

    Dec 13, 2023

    Olympic Trials berths are on the line as all six women’s freestyle weights will be contested at US Nationals on December 15-17. Every match matters since only the top five in each class qualify. Here are 10 match-ups we hope to see in Dallas this weekend.
  2. 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.
  3. Final Women's College Pound-For-Pound Rankings Are Here!

    Final Women's College Pound-For-Pound Rankings Are Here!

    Mar 23, 2023

    The final women’s college pound-for-pound rankings are here following the completion of every national championship (NJCAA, NCWWC, and NAIA). Every wrestler listed reached the finals of her respective national tournament. Historical national placings are listed underneath each wrestler.
  4. There's A New #1 In The Latest Women's College Pound-For-Pound Rankings!

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

    Feb 22, 2023

    Below are the fourth pound-for-pound rankings of the women’s collegiate wrestling season, which includes all divisions. Off-season results from the past year factored into the rankings but those increasingly decrease as championship season draws near.
  5. Ana Luciano Becomes New Tornado Wins King

    Ana Luciano Becomes New Tornado Wins King

    Feb 1, 2023

    King University has become a who’s who of domestic women’s freestyle stars lately. Four-time World and Olympic medalist Sarah Hildebrandt went there, as did two-time World silver medal winner Alli Ragan, 2021 World bronze medalist Forrest Molinari, and 2016 Olympian Haley Augello. Current Gannon head coach Breonnah Neal was a national champion for the program, too.
  6. Women's Weekly: The Ultimate Wrestling Showdown

    Women's Weekly: The Ultimate Wrestling Showdown

    Jan 12, 2023

    What happens when the top-ranked NAIA wrestler faces the top-ranked NCAA wrestler?
  7. Wild Wrestling Weekend Leads To Women's Pound-For-Pound Rankings Shakeup!

    Wild Wrestling Weekend Leads To Women's Pound-For-Pound Rankings Shakeup!

    Jan 12, 2023

    Below are the second pound-for-pound rankings of the women’s collegiate wrestling season, which includes all divisions. Off-season results factored slightly into the rankings but the most recent college results weighed heaviest.
  8. Women's Weekly: The Rise Of Adaugo Nwachukwu

    Women's Weekly: The Rise Of Adaugo Nwachukwu

    Dec 19, 2022

    Adaugo Nwachukwu's wrestling journey seems nearly impossible. Nwachukwu left Nigeria for California in 2018 and found the sport as a sophomore. She expected rings and ropes but realized quickly that high school wrestling was far different than the theatrics seen on television.
  9. Women's Weekly: Lexi Janiak Put The Country On Notice

    Women's Weekly: Lexi Janiak Put The Country On Notice

    Dec 13, 2022

    Aurora’s Lexi Janiak’s college career didn’t get off to a good start. The freshman phenom from Plainfield, Illinois, opened her season by losing to North Central’s Sara Sterner in her first dual. Oh, by the way, she got pinned.
  10. Women's Weekly: North Central Out In Front

    Women's Weekly: North Central Out In Front

    Dec 6, 2022

    North Central proved yet again why it has the top NCAA women’s college wrestling team in the land. The Cardinals dismantled a short-handed but powerful Augsburg team on Saturday, December 3 during a battle of top-five teams.
  11. Fresh Pound-For-Pound Women's College Rankings Are Here!

    Fresh Pound-For-Pound Women's College Rankings Are Here!

    Dec 1, 2022

    Below are the second pound-for-pound rankings of the women’s collegiate wrestling season, which includes all divisions. Off-season results from the past year factored into the rankings but the most recent college results — especially the Missouri Valley Open — weighed heaviest.