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Anthony Echemendia enduring a harrowing journey from his native Cuba for an opportunity to fufill his dream of immigrating to America. That he found a way to continuing competing in the sport he loved was just icing on the cake. 

  1. All The Ranked Wrestlers At The 2024 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational

    All The Ranked Wrestlers At The 2024 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational

    Dec 5, 2024

    Every ranked NCAA D1 wrestler (that we could find) registered to compete at the 2024 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational!
  2. 2024 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational Preview: 149-165 Pounds

    2024 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational Preview: 149-165 Pounds

    Dec 4, 2024

    The 2024 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational is set to go down on December 6-7 and will be the best in-season tournament of the year. Pre-seeds are set to come out later today (December 3rd) and will give us a better idea of what brackets will look like and who will be entered. Check out the below article for a breakdown and predictions of 149-165 at this year’s CKLV.
  3. 149-Pound Pre-Season NCAA Wrestling Preview & Predictions

    149-Pound Pre-Season NCAA Wrestling Preview & Predictions

    Sep 25, 2024

    It’s almost time for the college wrestling season and we’re previewing every weight class before the season starts. In the below article, I preview 149-pounds by breaking down the names you need to know to help you get prepared for the college season.
  4. 2024 NCAA Wrestling Championship Preview & Predictions - 141 Pounds

    2024 NCAA Wrestling Championship Preview & Predictions - 141 Pounds

    Mar 18, 2024

    Northern Colorado’s Andrew Alirez took an Olympic redshirt, so there will be a new 141-pound NCAA champion. The field is wide open with no clear favorite and a handful of front runners.
  5. Preview: #11 Mizzou vs #4 Iowa State In Big 12 Finale

    Preview: #11 Mizzou vs #4 Iowa State In Big 12 Finale

    Feb 23, 2024

    The Hilton Coliseum will be rocking on Sunday afternoon as the #4 Iowa State Cyclones host the #11 Missouri Tigers in a massive matchup on the final day of the regular season.
  6. Over 20 Upsets In A Pivotal Week Of NCAA Wrestling

    Over 20 Upsets In A Pivotal Week Of NCAA Wrestling

    Feb 12, 2024

    All the usual caveats apply. Whether or not an upset occurred was determined strictly by rankings and results that look like upsets this week may not look like upsets by the end of the season or even by next week.
  7. Double Digit Top 10 Upsets In College Wrestling's Week 13

    Double Digit Top 10 Upsets In College Wrestling's Week 13

    Jan 29, 2024

    Another tumultuous week of NCAA D1 wrestling produced many upsets, particularly in the top 10! All the usual caveats apply, that which looks like an upset this week may not look like one by the end of the season, or even by next week!
  8. Iowa State Wrestling vs Oklahoma State Could Determine Big 12 Championships

    Iowa State Wrestling vs Oklahoma State Could Determine Big 12 Championships

    Jan 24, 2024

    What: #5 Iowa State (9-1) vs #7 Oklahoma State (8-0)When: Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 6 p.m. CT (7 p.m. ET)Where: Stillwater, Oklahoma (Gallagher-Iba Arena)How To Watch: ESPN+Series History: Oklahoma State leads 62-22-3
  9. 2024 Iowa State Wrestling vs Arizona State Preview

    2024 Iowa State Wrestling vs Arizona State Preview

    Jan 3, 2024

    What: #5 Iowa State (6-1) vs #24 Arizona State (1-2)Where: Chandler, Arizona (Hamilton High School)When: Friday, January 5, 2024, at 7 p.m. CST (6 p.m. MST)How To Watch: Click here for information to watch through Pac-12+
  10. 2023 Iowa vs Iowa State Cy-Hawk Wrestling Dual Preview & Prediction

    2023 Iowa vs Iowa State Cy-Hawk Wrestling Dual Preview & Prediction

    Nov 21, 2023

    #7 Iowa and #10 Iowa State are set to wrestle the dual of the year Sunday at 3 pm Eastern inside Hilton Coliseum. This is Kevin Dresser’s best team since taking over in Ames and they not only have a real shot to win but might be the favorite. This would be coach Tom Brands’ first-ever loss to the Cyclones as head coach at Iowa.
  11. Off-Season Transfers Will Fuel This Season's NCAA Team Race

    Off-Season Transfers Will Fuel This Season's NCAA Team Race

    Oct 24, 2023

    Several programs will benefit from the transfer portal this season. Most of the top teams look different thanks to key acquisitions. Below is a look at the top wrestlers who transferred during the off-season.
  12. Over 30 Ranked Or HM Wrestlers Headline MSU Open Field

    Over 30 Ranked Or HM Wrestlers Headline MSU Open Field

    Nov 4, 2021

    There's no bigger event on the opening weekend of NCAA wrestling than the Michigan State Open. With double-digit D1 teams, we're sure to see incredible matches and rankings shakeups. This will also be our first look at a number of high-powered true freshmen against college competition. Check out the full MSU Open field below with ranked wrestlers at the top of each weight.
  13. Match Notes: #2 Penn State vs #12 Ohio State

    Match Notes: #2 Penn State vs #12 Ohio State

    Feb 19, 2021

    With 16 ranked starters between Penn State and Ohio State, this dual could be one of the best of the season. If you can't watch live, refresh this page regularly for updates on all the action as it happens.
  14. Match Notes: Michigan and Ohio State Comes Down To Final Match

    Match Notes: Michigan and Ohio State Comes Down To Final Match

    Feb 12, 2021

    An epic dual between #2 Michigan and #8 Ohio State came down to the final match, which of course went into the second tiebreakers. See how it all unfolded below.
  15. Match Notes: #1 Iowa Shells #12 Ohio State 33-14

    Match Notes: #1 Iowa Shells #12 Ohio State 33-14

    Feb 7, 2021

    It's the penultimate weekend for college wrestling duals. Forget your foosball game and get ready for the real super sporting event this Sunday.