2023 was a monumental year in college wrestling. Let's break down some of the biggest events that happened over the last 365 days as we look to the future.
Who has had the best start to the season? Who is primed for a breakout moment come January? Which teams have impressed the most? These are all questions that will be answered in the first annual NCAA Midseason Awards presentation below.
Cornell’s Vito Arujau has had quite the 2023. In March, he won his first NCAA title with an upset of two-time champion Roman Bravo-Young (Penn State). Six months later, he won a world title at 61 kg in freestyle. Despite the international accolades, Arujau returned for one final season of college.
College wrestling competitions are underway for men and women. University of Iowa men dominate at the Luther Open, the Hawkeyes’ women’s team held its first dual at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa State blanks Davidson and an NCAA and World champion goes down.