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Leese tabbed first women's wrestling coach at Albright

With women's wrestling set to begin in the winter of 2026-2027, the Albright athletic department announced Christopher Leese as the first head coach of the women's wrestling program in school history. Leese joins Albright with 30 years of coaching experience at the high school and collegiate levels.

Durocher named first women's wrestling head coach at Chatham

On Thursday, Chatham University and Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Leonard Trevino announced the hiring of the first women's wrestling head coach, Pat Durocher.

Eierman bros. to lead William Woods' wrestling programs

Bringing on board renowned names in the mid-Missouri wrestling community, William Woods University (WWU) officially announced today the hiring of Mike Eierman and Tony Eierman as head women's and men's wrestling coaches, respectively.

Villaescusa promoted to development coordinator at Iowa State

Iowa State head wrestling coach Kevin Dresser announced the hiring of Fernando Villaescusa as the program's development coordinator Tuesday. Villaescusa previously served as ISU's volunteer assistant coach for the last five seasons.

NCAA champion Byrd, NCAA qualifier Luffman returning to Illinois

Illinois announced that NCAA champion Lucas Byrd and four-time NCAA qualifier Luke Luffman will return to the Fighting Illini for their final seasons of eligibility in 2025-26.

Parker added to UNI coaching staff

UNI head wrestling coach Doug Schwab on Tuesday announced the addition of Ian Parker as the program's newest assistant coach.

Virginia adds NCAA qualifiers Denkins, Baker

Virginia added a couple NCAA qualifiers from Campbell, Wynton Denkins and Dom Baker, along with undefeated state champion Willie White.

Butz named head wrestling coach at Triton

The Triton College Athletic Department has named Chris Butz as the sixth head wrestling coach in program history.

Penn State to host 2026 Big Ten Wrestling Championships

Penn State will host the Big Ten Wrestling Championships for the first time since 2021. The Big Ten Conference announced on Wednesday that the 2026 Big Ten Wrestling Championships will be held at the Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State, March 7-8, 2026.

St. Ambrose adding women's wrestling program

St. Ambrose University is announcing the addition of a varsity women's wrestling program, building on its legacy of athletic excellence and opportunities for student-athletes.

Penn State Altoona tabs Simington head men's, women's wrestling coach

Penn State Altoona Athletics announced the hiring of Brinton Simington to be the next head coach of its men's and women's wrestling program, which is entering its second season as an NCAA Division III sport at the college.

Lorentz named head wrestling coach at Kentucky Wesleyan

Jacob Lorentz has been named the next head wrestling coach at Kentucky Wesleyan College. Lorentz previously held the position of head men's and women's wrestling coach at William Woods University.

Wrestling returning to Wittenberg

Wrestling is returning to Wittenberg University. A group of wrestling alumni stepped forward to support the university by providing financial backing to not only re-start Wittenberg's men's wrestling program but also offer a new women's wrestling program as well.

Dudley named head wrestling coach at Campbell

Campbell has elevated assistant coach and former three-time All-American T.J. Dudley to head wrestling coach for the Fighting Camels.

Williamson resigns as Cornerstone head wrestling coach

After the inaugural season in 2021, head wrestling coach Chris Williamson has built the program up to succeed for years to come as he announced his chapter at Cornerstone has come to a close.

Garcia joins Kent State as assistant coach

Fred Garcia has joined the Kent State coaching staff. Before Kent State, Garcia spent the last two seasons at Cleveland State, serving on Josh Moore's staff.

Penn receives $20 million gift to support wrestling

Penn announced a $20 million gift from Dave Pottruck, an alumnus of the College and Wharton, a former University Trustee, Emeritus member of the Penn Athletics Board of Advisors, and a former wrestling and football student-athlete.

Happel named director of operations at UNI

UNI head wrestling coach Doug Schwab on Monday announced the hiring of Panther All-American Cael Happel as the program's director of operations.

GVSU names Boudro head men's wrestling coach

Grand Valley State announced the hiring of R.J. Boudro as the Laker head men's wrestling coach. Boudro most recently spent the last 11 years as the head coach of the Lowell (Mich.) High School wrestling program, one of the top high school programs in the Midwest.

Illinois coach Poeta receives contract extension

Illinois head wrestling coach Mike Poeta has received a new four-year contract, which will run through the the 2028-29 season.

PSU's Lilledahl wins UWW Rankings Series event

On Thursday, Penn State All-American Luke Lilledahl captured a gold medal at the Polyák Imre & Varga János Memorial, the fourth UWW Ranking Series event of the season.

Illinois adds Schultz to coaching staff

Illinois wrestling head coach Mike Poeta announces the addition of Eric Schultz to his staff as an assistant coach on Monday.

Iowa State lands top-10 recruit Merrill

Iowa State has landed one of the nation's top heavyweights in the Class of 2026. Coby Merrill, ranked No. 7 overall in the Class of 2026 by MatScouts, announced his commitment to the Cyclones on Saturday.

Eierman bros. to lead William Woods' wrestling programs

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Leese tabbed first women's wrestling coach at Albright

Durocher named first women's wrestling head coach at Chatham

Eierman bros. to lead William Woods' wrestling programs

Villaescusa promoted to development coordinator at Iowa State