CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — The No. 2/2-ranked Augsburg University men’s wrestling team finished in third place at the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III National Duals, splitting its matches on Saturday at the UNI-Dome.
National Duals
Jacks take second at National Duals
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The Jackrabbit wrestling team suffered their first loss on Saturday as it finished second at the NWCA National Duals.
The Jackrabbits started their day off with duals against Campbell and Central Michigan. The Jacks made quick work of Campbell, putting them away by a score of 45-3 in a rematch from Dec. 23rd. Logan Swensen scored a win over Jonathan Chang at 149 pounds, the first dual victory of his career and his first win at 149 pounds. Moses Espinoza-Owens scored his first pin of the season after putting Ryan Bolletino on his back at 174 pounds, and Brock Fettig got some revenge over Brant Cracraft as he majored him at 184 pounds.
Mavericks Top #9 Eagles and #12 Lakers on Final Day of NWCA National Duals
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Minnesota State wrapped up the NWCA National Duals in ninth place as the Mavericks bested #9 Ashland 39-11 and #12 Grand Valley State 20-18.
MSU now owns a 9-3 record in dual action this season. The Mavericks will return to action on Sunday, Jan. 18, as they host the Minot State Beavers at 2:00 p.m. in Taylor Center.
Augustana Places Seventh Among Nation’s Best At NWCA Duals
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The Augustana wrestling team finished its NWCA Duals run on Saturday afternoon, dropping a contest against St. Cloud State before a victory over No. 6 Tiffin to place seventh among 16 of the best DII wrestling programs in the country inside the UNI Dome.
No. 13 Huskies Place 5th at NWCA National Duals
SCSU beats No. 13 Augustana and No. 19 UMary
Cedar, Falls, IA – No. 13 St. Cloud State Wrestling (11-2, 4-0 NSIC) returned to the mat in Cedar Falls, Iowa to wrap up the NWCA National Duals Championships. The Huskies took down No. 13 Augustana and No. 19 UMary to place fifth in the tournament.
St. Cloud State would open their day against another NSIC foe in No. 13 Augustana.
The Huskies got off to a fast start as they won the first three matches. A second-period takedown for Austin Grzywinski propelled him to a 5-4 decision at 125.
NWCA Releases NCAA Division I Men’s Bracket Ahead of the 2026 USMC National Duals
MANHEIM, PA – The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) has shared the NCAA D1 Men’s bracket for the upcoming NWCA/USMC Multi-Division National Dual Meet Championships. Presented by A Better Way Athletics, Capitol Construction, and Defense Soap, this year’s event will once again take place at the University of Northern Iowa’s UNI-Dome on January 9-10, 2026.
The opening pools for the NCAA D1 Men’s bracket are as follows:
NCAA Division II Men’s Bracket Released for 2026 NWCA/USMC National Duals
MANHEIM, PA – The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) has shared the NCAA D2 Men’s bracket for the upcoming NWCA/USMC Multi-Division National Dual Meet Championships. Presented by A Better Way Athletics, Capitol Construction, and Defense Soap, this year’s event will once again take place at the University of Northern Iowa’s UNI-Dome on January 9-10, 2026.
The top eight seeds in the NCAA D2 Men’s bracket are as follows:
NWCA Announces NCAA Division III Men’s Bracket for 2026 USMC National Duals
MANHEIM, PA – The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) has shared the NCAA D3 Men’s bracket for the upcoming NWCA/USMC Multi-Division National Dual Meet Championships. Presented by A Better Way Athletics, Capitol Construction, and Defense Soap, this year’s event will once again take place at the University of Northern Iowa’s UNI-Dome on January 9-10, 2026.
The top eight seeds in the NCAA D3 Men’s bracket are as follows:
South Dakota State 38, Cal Baptist 3
Jacks pin way to win over Cal Baptist, 38-3
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The Jacks scored two pin wins in the first period on Thursday night as they handled Cal Baptist, 38-3.
In the Jacks’ first Big 12 dual of 2025, Tanner Jordan and Cade DeVos came out strong. DeVos gave up an early takedown to David Alonso before scoring a reversal and turning Alonso on his back to score a pinfall win. Jordan broke Kainoa Medina down from a front headlock position, rolling him onto his back for the pin at 1:30.
No. 1 St. Cloud State Wrestling Faces Off Against Two Ranked Conference Opponents
St. Cloud, Minn.- No. 1 St. Cloud State Wrestling (7-0, 3-0 NSIC) returns to conference action this week as they travel to RV Minnesota State on Thursday, January 16 and then hosts No. 7 Augustana on Saturday, January 18. The Huskies will also be competing in the Worthington Open on January 18 and the North Country Invite on Sunday, January 19. Thursday’s dual is set for 7:00 p.m., while Saturday’s dual will begin at 2:00 p.m.