The University of Wisconsin wrestling team added to its 2020 recruiting class Wednesday as Indiana native Graham Calhoun committed to the Badgers. Continue reading “Badgers ink Indiana product Calhoun”
Badgers Wrestling Notebook: Lineup battles continue as semester comes to a close
College wrestling schedules can be full of oddities and Thursday’s dual between Wisconsin and Kent State is an example of one.
The Badgers host the Golden Flashes (2-3) in the first dual of the season at the UW Field House. While the matchup is Wisconsin’s home opener, it’s also the final dual of first semester. Continue reading “Badgers Wrestling Notebook: Lineup battles continue as semester comes to a close”
UWSP gets nod in first-ever NWCA NCAA women’s wrestling coaches poll
The UW-Stevens Point women’s wrestling team is the No. 9 team in the country according to the first-ever National Wrestling Coaches Association NCAA women’s wrestling coaches poll that was released Tuesday. Continue reading “UWSP gets nod in first-ever NWCA NCAA women’s wrestling coaches poll”
Wisconsin Women’s Wrestling Roundup: UWSP goes 2-2 at Muskie Duals
The UW-Stevens Point women’s wrestling team posted a 2-2 record at the Muskie Duals hosted by Lakeland University Saturday in Plymouth.
UWSP began the day with a 30-13 loss to Adrian College. But the Pointers bounced back with a 19-9 win over North Central (Ill.). Continue reading “Wisconsin Women’s Wrestling Roundup: UWSP goes 2-2 at Muskie Duals”
#AskNWW Wrestling Q&A: Fixing tournament assignments, my Mount Rushmore and more …
Well, we made it to Week 2 of #AskNWW Wrestling Q&A.
If you missed out on the inaugural installment, you can view it here.
I want to extend my sincerest thanks to all of you who continue to read and engage with my content. None of this would be possible (or fun) without you.
With your help, we doubled the number of questions from the last time around. Continue reading “#AskNWW Wrestling Q&A: Fixing tournament assignments, my Mount Rushmore and more …”
Badgers Wrestling Notebook: Bono sees progress after strong showing at Cougar Clash
After a little time to process, Wisconsin head wrestling coach Chris Bono offered up some perspective on his team’s showing at the SIU-Edwardsville Cougar Clash during his weekly press conference. Continue reading “Badgers Wrestling Notebook: Bono sees progress after strong showing at Cougar Clash”
Wisconsin Women’s Wrestling Roundup: Thurber earns title for UWSP at North Central Women’s Open
Brooke Thurber took top honors at 106 pounds to lead the UW-Stevens Point women’s wrestling team at the North Central Women’s Open Saturday in Naperville, Illinois. Continue reading “Wisconsin Women’s Wrestling Roundup: Thurber earns title for UWSP at North Central Women’s Open”
Redshirt Report: Otto wins title at Jim Koch Open
Freshman Josh Otto went a perfect 4-0 on the day to claim the championship at 165 pounds Saturday at the Jim Koch Open hosted by UW-Parkside. Continue reading “Redshirt Report: Otto wins title at Jim Koch Open”
Rapid Reaction: Badgers crown five champs, take second at SIUE Cougar Clash
Updated 12/11/19 at 3:54 p.m.
Saturday was an eventful day as the Wisconsin wrestling team had five individual champions and took second as a team at the SIU-Edwardsville Cougar Clash in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Here are some off-the-cuff thoughts on the highlights of the day’s proceedings: Continue reading “Rapid Reaction: Badgers crown five champs, take second at SIUE Cougar Clash”
#AskNWW Wrestling Q&A
On a whim, I decided I wanted to try a Q&A with my Twitter followers. So I put out a feeler Thursday and here we are.
Thank you to those who submitted questions. I’ll probably try this a couple more times before deciding its ultimate fate. So if you have any questions, send them along to nwwrestle@gmail.com or message me on Twitter at @Nate_Woelfel or by using #AskNWW.
Without further adieu, let’s get going. Continue reading “#AskNWW Wrestling Q&A”