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1032004 Big Brain

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On 6/2/2025 at 11:33 AM, GimJustafan said:

after last week's announcement by Lehigh

 

could another D1 team be close to being official 

 

https://flowrestling.org/articles/14258189-now-is-the-time-for-tarleton-state-to-add-womens-wrestling

 

 

Sorry, don’t mean to distract from the women’s discussion and I am all for adding more women’s teams but how do 1/3 of the D1 women’s programs not have a men’s team?  That’s crazy.   

I would hope Tarleton State is trying to push for both simultaneously.

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On 6/25/2025 at 8:51 AM, 1032004 said:

 

I would hope Tarleton State is trying to push for both simultaneously.

they should be the next D1 school on the women's side 

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with the shift in womans wrestling allowing only 1 competitor per weight to attend regionals to say Iowa is log jammed is a understatement/ numerous returning AA's will not see the post season  

 

 

Prospective Line-up

103/110 Pounds
Sterling Dias (2nd, 4th)
Rianne Murphy (3rd)
Emilie Gonzalez (1st, 5th)
Ava Bayless (1st, 4th)
Val Solorio
Nyla Valencia

117 Pounds
Brianna Gonzalez (2nd, 5th), 2025 US Open champion
Ava Rose
Harlee Hiller

124 Pounds
Cali Leng (7th)
Isabella Marie Gonzalez
Mia Goodwin

131 Pounds
Skye Realin (4th, 5th)
Karlee Brooks
Emily Frost
Sam Sachs

138 Pounds
Lilly Luft (5th)
Bella Williams, 2024 U17 World Team
Danni Swihart

145 Pounds
Reese Larramendy (1st, 3rd)
Cadence Diduch, 2024 U20 World Team

160 Pounds
Kennedy Blades (1st), 2024 Olympic silver medalist
Ella Schmit (7th)
Adriana Palumbo 

180 Pounds
Kylie Welker (1st, 1st), 2024 World bronze medalist
Naomi Simon (3rd), 2024 U20 World bronze medalist

207 Pounds
Jaycee Foeller (2nd, 2nd, 2nd, 2nd)
Naomi Simon (3rd), 2024 U20 World bronze medalist
Katja Osteen (6th, 6th)
Sam Calkins
Libby Dix

 

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https://flowrestling.org/articles/14514975-ncaa-releases-proposed-womens-regional-assignments

 

Region 1

School Division 
Alfred State, NY  3
Buffalo State, NY  3
Centenary University, NJ 3
D`Youville, NY  2
Elmira College, NY  3
Emmanuel College, MA 3
Felician, NJ  2
Ithaca College, NY 3
Kean University, NJ 3
Maine Maritime, ME  3
Misericordia, PA  3
New England College, NH  3
New Jersey City University, NJ  3
Norwich University, VT 3
Sacred Heart, CT  1
University of Bridgeport, CT 2
Utica, NY  3
Western New England, MA  3
Wilkes University, PA 3

Region 2

School Division
Alvernia, PA  3
Arcadia University, PA 3
Bethany, WV  3
Cedar Crest, PA  3
Delaware Valley, PA  3
East Stroudsburg University, PA  2
Eastern University, PA 3
Edinboro, PA 2
Gannon University, PA  2
Lehigh University 1
Lock Haven University, PA  2
Muhlenberg, PA  3
Penn State Altoona, PA 3
Point Park University, PA 2
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, PA 2
Ursinus, PA  3
Washington & Jefferson College, PA 3
West Liberty, WV  2
York College, PA 3

Region 3

School Division
Allen, SC  2
Bluefield State, WV  2
Delaware State University 1
Emmanuel University, GA  2
Emory & Henry, VA  2
Frostburg State, MD  2
Greensboro College, NC  3
Huntingdon, AL  3
King University, TN  2
Lincoln Memorial University, TN 2
Marymount, VA  3
McDaniel, MD  3
Mount Olive, NC  2
Newberry College 2
Presbyterian, SC  1
Randolph, VA  3
Southern Virginia, VA  3
Waynesburg University, PA 3

Region 4

School Division
Adrian College, MI  3
Albion, MI  3
Alma, MI  3
Aurora, IL  3
Baldwin Wallace, OH  3
Davenport University, MI 2
Elmhurst University, IL 3
Eureka, IL  3
Grand Valley State, MI  2
Heidelberg University, OH 3
Hiram, OH  3
Illinois Wesleyan University, IL 3
John Carroll, OH  3
Manchester, IN  3
Mount Union, OH 3
North Central College, IL  3
Northern Michigan University, MI  2
Otterbein, OH  3
Tiffin University, OH  2
Trine, IN  3

Region 5

School Division 
Augsburg University, MN  3
Augustana, IL  3
Blackburn College, IL 3
Buena Vista, IA  3
Carthage College, WI  3
Central College, IA  3
Concordia University, WI 3
Cornell College, IA  3
Dubuque, IA  3
Iowa, IA  1
Lakeland University, WI 3
Loras College, IA 3
Luther College, IA 3
Quincy, IL  2
Simpson, IA  3
Upper Iowa University, IA 2
Wartburg, IA  3
Wisconsin - Oshkosh, WI  3
Wisconsin - Stevens Point, WI 3

Region 6

School Division 
Adams State, CO  2
Chadron State, NE  2
Colorado Mesa University, CO  2
Fort Hays State, KS  2
Lindenwood University, MO  1
Linfield University, OR  3
Lyon College, AR 3
McKendree University, IL  2
McMurry University, TX 3
Minot State, ND  2
Pacific University, OR  3
Schreiner University, TX  3
Simon Fraser University, BC  2
Sioux Falls, SD  2
Texas Woman`s University, TX  2
Vanguard, CA 2
Westminster College, MO 3
William Jewell College, MO  2
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KENT, Ohio — Kent State University announced today that women's wrestling will become the athletics department's 20th varsity sport, marking a historic addition to the Golden Flashes athletics lineup and a milestone for collegiate athletics in Ohio. Kent State becomes the first NCAA Division I institution in the state and fifth in the nation to sponsor women's wrestling.

 

The program will begin competition in fall 2027. Hiring for the program's first head coach is expected to take place by summer 2026, following ongoing planning and facility renovations that will include updated locker rooms and coaches' offices.

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Men's team last year went 1-15, 0-15 against D1 teams. Then all the sudden they start this year 5-3 and add D1 women's wrestling with the promise of new upgraded facilities for both teams. Where is the money coming from? Especially since they are a non power 4 school? MAC school. Brown and Columbia yes but Kent State? How the change of fortune in 8 months?   

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Mercyhurst Adds Women's Wrestling to Division I 

 

ERIE, Pa. — Mercyhurst University is excited to announce the addition of women's wrestling as a Lakers varsity sport, beginning in the 2026–27 academic year.

"Wrestling has deep roots and tremendous popularity in our region, and the growth of women's wrestling nationally has been incredible to watch," said Director of Athletics, Joe Spano. "With Mercyhurst's move to Division I and the NCAA elevating women's wrestling to full championship status, this is the right opportunity at the right time. Adding women's wrestling creates another meaningful pathway for young women to compete at the NCAA Division I level."

The Lakers will compete as a Division I program, making women's wrestling Mercyhurst's 31st varsity sport.

Mercyhurst becomes the eighth Division I institution to add women's wrestling, joining Iowa, Lehigh, Lindenwood, Presbyterian, Sacred Heart, Delaware State, and Kent State. 

Mercyhurst will be just the second Division I women's wrestling program in Pennsylvania, joining Lehigh, which announced the addition of the sport in May 2025.

"This is an exciting and historic step for Mercyhurst University," said Laura Zirkle, Mercyhurst Vice President for Student Life. "Women's wrestling is one of the fastest-growing sports in the nation and adding it as a Division I program aligns with our mission to expand opportunities for women while competing at the highest level. Mercyhurst has a long tradition of athletic excellence, and women's wrestling will be a powerful addition to that legacy."

The establishment of the women's wrestling program aligns with the sport's rising prominence nationally. In January 2025, the NCAA officially added women's wrestling as its 91st championship sport, elevating it from Emerging Sport status to full championship status and paving the way for its first national championship in 2026.

A national search for the program's inaugural head coach has begun. Interested applicants should visit https://www.mercyhurst.edu/human-resources/jobs to apply. Current men's wrestling head coach Jimmy Overhiser has been promoted to the Director of Wrestling and has begun recruiting prospective athletes. Interested athletes should visit hurstathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling to learn more and complete a recruit questionnaire here.

You can follow Mercyhurst women's wrestling on X (Twitter) and Instagram using @hurstwwrestling

Women's wrestling is one of the fastest-growing sports in the nation, particularly in Pennsylvania, where there are more than 100 girls' high school wrestling programs.

The addition of a Division I women's wrestling program at Mercyhurst provides a critical collegiate pathway for talented student-athletes in Pennsylvania and the surrounding region to compete at the highest level.

Team merchandise can be purchased here.

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Mercyhurst Adds Women's Wrestling to Division I 

 

ERIE, Pa. — Mercyhurst University is excited to announce the addition of women's wrestling as a Lakers varsity sport, beginning in the 2026–27 academic year.

"Wrestling has deep roots and tremendous popularity in our region, and the growth of women's wrestling nationally has been incredible to watch," said Director of Athletics, Joe Spano. "With Mercyhurst's move to Division I and the NCAA elevating women's wrestling to full championship status, this is the right opportunity at the right time. Adding women's wrestling creates another meaningful pathway for young women to compete at the NCAA Division I level."

The Lakers will compete as a Division I program, making women's wrestling Mercyhurst's 31st varsity sport.

Mercyhurst becomes the eighth Division I institution to add women's wrestling, joining Iowa, Lehigh, Lindenwood, Presbyterian, Sacred Heart, Delaware State, and Kent State. 

Mercyhurst will be just the second Division I women's wrestling program in Pennsylvania, joining Lehigh, which announced the addition of the sport in May 2025.

"This is an exciting and historic step for Mercyhurst University," said Laura Zirkle, Mercyhurst Vice President for Student Life. "Women's wrestling is one of the fastest-growing sports in the nation and adding it as a Division I program aligns with our mission to expand opportunities for women while competing at the highest level. Mercyhurst has a long tradition of athletic excellence, and women's wrestling will be a powerful addition to that legacy."

The establishment of the women's wrestling program aligns with the sport's rising prominence nationally. In January 2025, the NCAA officially added women's wrestling as its 91st championship sport, elevating it from Emerging Sport status to full championship status and paving the way for its first national championship in 2026.

A national search for the program's inaugural head coach has begun. Interested applicants should visit https://www.mercyhurst.edu/human-resources/jobs to apply. Current men's wrestling head coach Jimmy Overhiser has been promoted to the Director of Wrestling and has begun recruiting prospective athletes. Interested athletes should visit hurstathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling to learn more and complete a recruit questionnaire here.

You can follow Mercyhurst women's wrestling on X (Twitter) and Instagram using @hurstwwrestling

Women's wrestling is one of the fastest-growing sports in the nation, particularly in Pennsylvania, where there are more than 100 girls' high school wrestling programs.

The addition of a Division I women's wrestling program at Mercyhurst provides a critical collegiate pathway for talented student-athletes in Pennsylvania and the surrounding region to compete at the highest level.

Team merchandise can be purchased here.

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woman's tournament  bracket down in size 

2025 - 8 regions top 4 qualified for nationals 32 wrestlers (NCWWC)

2026 - 6 regions and only top 3 qualify 18 wrestlers (NCAA) 

how does this grow the sport ?

 

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doubtful it has anything to do with growing the sport, or what the NCAA thinks is best to do so. this is the same system as D2 and D3 men's

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On March 6-7, the NCAA will crown its first-ever women’s wrestling national champions at the inaugural NCAA Women’s Wrestling National Championship in Coralville, Iowa, with live coverage on ESPN+ and the ESPN App. The historic event marks women’s wrestling as the NCAA’s 91st championship sport and features student-athletes from Divisions I, II and III competing for national titles. The championship will also air tape delayed on ESPNU at 9 p.m. on Sunday, March 8.

2026 NCAA Women’s Championships Schedule on ESPN:

Date Time (ET) Session Network
Fri, Mar 6 11 a.m. First Round ESPN+
5 p.m. Second Round ESPN+
Sat, Mar 7 3 p.m. Semifinals ESPN+
8 p.m. Championship ESPN+
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I've seen the schedule posted in this thread a few places, but I think it's wrong for the semis. Tickets have that session starting at 10 am Central and the semis have to go before cons semis and place matches so I'd expect them to wrestle right away.

Can't wait!

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