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McGeary announced as 2025 NCAA Division II Wrestler of the Year

Ty McGeary of West Liberty was announced as 2025 NCAA Division II Wrestler of the Year. McGeary won his third national title and earned Outstanding Wrestler honors at the NCAAs. He compiled a career record of 132-7 record, which included a 66-1 mark over his final two seasons.

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Davis tabbed 2025 NCAA Division II Freshman of the Year

Christian Davis of Lander has been tabbed 2025 NCAA Division II Freshman of the Year by The Open Mat. Davis had a tremendous freshman season, winning a Midwest Classic title and placing third at the NCAAs at 133 pounds.
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Jensen named 2025 NCAA Division II Coach of the Year

Dalton Jensen of Nebraska-Kearney was named NCAA Division II Coach of the Year by The Open Mat. Jensen guided Nebraska-Kearney to its second NCAA Division II national team title in four years. UNK finished with eight All-Americans.
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Fry named 2025 NCAA Division III Wrestler of the Year

Joziah Fry of Johnson & Wales was named 2025 NCAA Division III Wrestler of the Year. Fry finished the season with a 43-0 record en route to winning his third NCAA title at 125 pounds. He also helped JWU earn a share of the national team title.
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Randolph announced as 2025 NCAA Division III Freshman of the Year

Matt Randolph of Augsburg has been announced as 2025 NCAA Division III Freshman of the Year by The Open Mat. Randolph earned All-America honors as a freshman, placing fourth at 149 pounds. He finished the season with a 31-4 record.
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Morris named 2025 NCAA Division III Coach of the Year

Lonnie Morris of Johnson & Wales has been named 2025 NCAA Division III Coach of the Year by The Open Mat. Morris guided JWU to a share of the NCAA Division III national title on the strength of two national champions and four All-Americans.
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Three-time NCAA Division III national champ Endene to Iowa

The No. 1 pound-for-pound NCAA Division III wrestler this past season is headed to the University of Iowa. Massoma Endene, a three-time NCAA Division III national champion at 197 pounds, announced his commitment to the Hawkeyes on Monday.

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McGeary announced as 2025 NCAA Division II Wrestler of the Year

Ty McGeary of West Liberty was announced as 2025 NCAA Division II Wrestler of the Year. McGeary won his third national title and earned Outstanding Wrestler honors at the NCAAs. He compiled a career record of 132-7 record, which included a 66-1 mark over his final two seasons.
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Davis tabbed 2025 NCAA Division II Freshman of the Year

Christian Davis of Lander has been tabbed 2025 NCAA Division II Freshman of the Year by The Open Mat. Davis had a tremendous freshman season, winning a Midwest Classic title and placing third at the NCAAs at 133 pounds.
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Jensen named 2025 NCAA Division II Coach of the Year

Dalton Jensen of Nebraska-Kearney was named NCAA Division II Coach of the Year by The Open Mat. Jensen guided Nebraska-Kearney to its second NCAA Division II national team title in four years. UNK finished with eight All-Americans.
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Fry named 2025 NCAA Division III Wrestler of the Year

Joziah Fry of Johnson & Wales was named 2025 NCAA Division III Wrestler of the Year. Fry finished the season with a 43-0 record en route to winning his third NCAA title at 125 pounds. He also helped JWU earn a share of the national team title.
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Randolph announced as 2025 NCAA Division III Freshman of the Year

Matt Randolph of Augsburg has been announced as 2025 NCAA Division III Freshman of the Year by The Open Mat. Randolph earned All-America honors as a freshman, placing fourth at 149 pounds. He finished the season with a 31-4 record.
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Morris named 2025 NCAA Division III Coach of the Year

Lonnie Morris of Johnson & Wales has been named 2025 NCAA Division III Coach of the Year by The Open Mat. Morris guided JWU to a share of the NCAA Division III national title on the strength of two national champions and four All-Americans.
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Three-time NCAA Division III national champ Endene to Iowa

The No. 1 pound-for-pound NCAA Division III wrestler this past season is headed to the University of Iowa. Massoma Endene, a three-time NCAA Division III national champion at 197 pounds, announced his commitment to the Hawkeyes on Monday.
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Oklahoma lands All-American Kellar

Oklahoma has added All-American Peyten Kellar. Kellar, a 2024 NCAA All-American at the University of Ohio, announced on Sunday that he will be transferring to Oklahoma.
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All-American Stiles headed to Ohio State

All-American Ethan Stiles is headed to Ohio State. Stiles, a sixth-place finisher at the 2025 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at 149 pounds, announced that he will be transferring from Oregon State to Ohio State.
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Perez named 2025 NAIA Men's Wrestler of the Year

J.D. Perez of Life University claimed the national title at 184 pounds and finished the season undefeated. On Friday, Perez was named NAIA Men's Wrestler of the Year by The Open Mat.
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Larsen announced as 2025 NAIA Men's Freshman of the Year

Elijah Larsen of Grand View has been announced as the 2025 NAIA Men's Freshman of the Year by The Open Mat. Larsen, an Alaska native, won the national title at 149 pounds.
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Mitchell named 2025 NAIA Men's Coach of the Year for third straight year

Nick Mitchell of Grand View has been named NAIA Men's Coach of the Year by The Open Mat for the third straight year. Mitchell guided Grand View to its 13th national championship and did so on the strength of six national champions.
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Kolawole named 2025 NAIA Women's Wrestler of the Year, Freshman of the Year

Esther Kolawole of William Penn has been named NAIA Women's Wrestler of the Year and NAIA Women's Freshman of the Year. Kolawole, a 2024 Olympian, won a national title at 145 pounds and finished the season 23-0. Of her 23 victories, 19 came by technical fall and two by fall.
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Flavin announced as 2025 NAIA Women's Coach of the Year

Ashley Flavin led Life University to its first NAIA national championship in women's wrestling this past March. On Wednesday, Flavin was named 2025 NAIA Women's Coach of the Year by The Open Mat.
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McNeil commits to Michigan

Lachlan McNeil, a three-time All-American for North Carolina, commited to Michigan. He is a graduate transfer.
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Batsuuri announced as 2025 NJCAA Men's Wrestler of the Year

Otgonbayar Batsuuri of Fort Hays Tech Northwest repeated as NJCAA national champion at 174 pounds and was undefeated against NJCAA competition this season. On Monday, Batsuuri was announced as the 2025 NJCAA Men's Wrestler of the Year by The Open Mat.
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Bauder named 2025 NJCAA Men's Freshman of the Year

Gavin Bauder of Clackamas won a national championship at 133 pounds as a freshman. On Monday, Bauder was named 2025 NJCAA Men's Freshman of the Year.
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Spree honored as 2025 NJCAA Men's Coach of the Year

Cole Spree of Indian Hills has been honored as the 2025 NJCAA Men's Coach of the Year. Spree guided the Indian Hills men's wrestling program to its first national title in program history. The Warriors set the national tournament scoring record with 182 points on the strength of two national champions and nine All-Americans.
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Hayden named 2025 NJCAA Women's Wrestler of the Year, Freshman of the Year

Nevaeh Hayden of Indian Hills was named 2025 NJCAA Women's Wrestler of the Year and NJCAA Women's Freshman of the Year. Hayden, a native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, dominated all season long. She was undefeated this season and won the national title at 180 pounds.
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Wynn named 2025 NJCAA Women's Coach of the Year

Darren Wynn of Indian Hills was announced as the 2025 NJCAA Women's Coach of the Year by The Open Mat. Wynn, in his first season as head coach, guided Indian Hills to its fifth consecutive national title. The Warriors crowned three individual national champions and won the team title by over 100 points.
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Rutgers adds three-time NCAA qualifer Pinto

Rutgers announced the addition of three-time NCAA qualifier Lenny Pinto. He spent the past four seasons at Nebraska.
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Four-time All-American Elam commits to ISU

Iowa State has landed a four-time All-American via the transfer portal. Rocky Elam, a 197-pounder, announced on Monday that he will be transferring from Missouri to Iowa State.
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Oklahoma State lands 2024 NCAA champ Figueroa

Oklahoma State has been busy with the transfer portal. On Monday, 2024 NCAA champion Richard Figueroa announced that he will be transferring from Arizona ...