What Is Army's Connection With McKendree Women's Wrestling?

The United States Army has an internal unit called the World Class Athlete Program (WCAP). It allows elite Soldier-athletes to train for and compete in the Olympic and Paralympic Games while serving on active duty, in the Army Reserve, or National Guard. Based at Fort Carson, Colorado, WCAP provides resources for athletes to train full-time and compete at the national/international level.

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McKendree Wins Inaugural NCAA Women's Wrestling Title

McKendree University won the inaugural NCAA Women’s Wrestling Championships with a down-to-the-wire finish against the University of Iowa. The Bearcats held an 8.5-point lead entering the finals with five finalists to Iowa’s four.

Mar 8

Iowa And McKendree In Tight Team Race Entering NCAA Finals

McKendree had a monster semifinal round, sending five to the finals to take an 8.5-point lead over Iowa. The Hawkeyes are still in contention after sending four to the finals, including returning national champions Reese Larramendy (145), Kennedy Blades (160), and Kylie Welker (180). Val Solorio (103) is competing in her first national tournament after competing at 110 last season.

Mar 7

Duals Galore As The Women's Season Is In Full Swing

Duals are the name of the game this week, with two high-profile Division I programs hosting triangulars.

Dec 3, 2025

Lightweight Drama Headlined Wild 2025 Missouri Valley Open

If drama is your thing, then the 2025 Missouri Valley Women’s Open had plenty of it.

Nov 23, 2025

The Race For The First NCAA Women's Championships Underway

There were plenty of fascinating results over the weekend, highlighted by the Bill Farrell Memorial International, Adrian Duals, Adrian Invitational, Waldorf Open, and various other tournaments.

Nov 12, 2025

#2 McKendree Upends #3 North Central At Adrian Duals, 24-18

No. 2 McKendree and #3 North Central didn’t have their best line-ups, but the Bearcats downed the Cardinals, 24-18, at the Adrian Duals. And there was plenty of firepower on both sides.

Nov 8, 2025

All-Star Classic Headlined Opening College Weekend

There are plenty of women’s wrestling tournaments this weekend, but two stand out. The Bill Farrell Memorial International is in New York City on November 7, and the Adrian Invitational and Duals are on November 8-9.

Nov 6, 2025

Women's Wrestling Storylines To Follow As The Season Begins

College wrestling is here, marking the inaugural sanctioned women’s freestyle NCAA Championship season. Here are the storylines you need to follow.

Oct 29, 2025

How To Choose A Women's College Wrestling Program

Recruiting season is in full swing, and it’s time to make a college decision. Here is what you need to know about picking a women’s college wrestling program.

Oct 28, 2025

Jasmine Robinson Headlines Big Week For Women's Wrestling

Alexio Garcia had an ace up his sleeve, and McKendree picked up a winning hand. And so did women’s college wrestling.

Oct 2, 2025

How The All-Time Women's College Wrestling Team Was Picked

Creating the greatest women’s college wrestling wasn’t easy — especially since deserving candidates were left off the list. Several picks were slam dunks, like all of the four-time college national champions.

Sep 24, 2025

The Greatest Women's College Wrestlers Of All Time

Selecting the all-time women’s college wrestling team is tricky.

Sep 9, 2025

'For Her Duals' To Begin February 8, 2026

September 3, 2025 – The Iowa City Area Sports Commission is pleased to announce the creation of a new collegiate women’s wrestling dual tournament called the “For Her Duals”. The new annual tournament will begin on February 8, 2026, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, and attract several of the nation’s top women’s wrestling programs from both the NCAA and NAIA conferences.

Sep 4, 2025

McKendree Women Bring Loaded Lineup Into 2026 Season

McKendree hasn’t updated head coach Alexio Garcia’s coaching profile since 2023, but we will get you up to speed on what’s transpired since he was hired in 2022.

Sep 2, 2025