Almost every team now has dual action this season, including the second conference dual of the year. Iowa State and Missouri looked like contenders against other prominent teams, while Oklahoma, Northern Colorado, and West Virginia stayed undefeated on the year. The All-Star Classic comes up on T.
Northwestern’s 2023-24 season officially kicked off Saturday with two titles and nine podium finishes at the Michigan State Open. Sophomore 141-pounder Joel VanderVere and freshman 157-pounder Jacob Bostelman grappled their way through their respective weight class brackets through points instead of pins. Vandervere, competing in the open division for his weight class, reached first place.
In week two of Big 12 action, fans got to see the first conference dual of the year between Wyoming and California Baptist. Oklahoma and Oklahoma State both started their seasons with dual wins, while Iowa State saw familiar faces in a win against Davidson. West Virginia swept the Mountaineer Qua.
College wrestling is back, and with the start of the season inevitably comes fun new faces, exciting storylines and early dominance. Here's what you need to know after Week 1.