The Alex Glaudé Story: Heartbreak and Glory

She was only 7-years-old when tragedy hit her family. Read more about the life and career of one of the top young women in the sport today.

Black History Month, Human Interest Story, NCAA Women's Wrestling, Senior Level Wrestling, Team USA, USA Wrestling, Women's College Wrestling, Women's WrestlingDerek LevenduskyFebruary 10, 2022Alexandria Glaude, Alex Glaude, Women's Wrestling, Bear Dam RTC, Beaver Dam RTC, McKendree, McKendree women's wrestling

African-American Pioneers in Women's Wrestling

Updated version of Shannyn Gillespie’s piece we published last year during Black History Month to honor the contributions of African American women in wrestling.

Black History Month, Women's WrestlingDerek LevenduskyFebruary 4, 2022black wrestlers, black female wrestlers, black women wrestlers, Women's Wrestling, Shannyn Gillespie

Top 50 College Freshmen to Watch in 2021-2022

With the 2021-2022 season underway, we’ve got lots of new data. Here’s the top 50 freshmen to be watching out for so far!

College Wrestling, Women's College Wrestling, NCAA Women's Wrestling, NAIA Women's WrestlingDerek LevenduskyDecember 9, 2021Women's Wrestling, women's college wrestling, freshmen, NCAA women's wrestling, NAIA women's wrestling

NAIA College Preview Series: #5 Texas Wesleyan

#5 Texas Wesleyan is only a third year program, but don’t tell them that. Here’s our preview!

College Wrestling, NAIA Women's Wrestling, NAIA, Women's College WrestlingDerek LevenduskyNovember 7, 2021Texas Wesleyan, Texas women's wrestling, Texas Wesleyan women's wrestling, women's college wrestling, Women's Wrestling, NAIA women's wrestling, NAIA

NAIA College Preview Series: #8 Baker University

The Baker Wildcats have been building a solid women’s program in Kansas. Check out our preview!

NAIA, NAIA Women's WrestlingDerek LevenduskyNovember 5, 2021Baker women's wrestling, Baker University wrestling, Women's Wrestling, women's college wrestling, women's college wrestling 2021

NCAA College Preview Series: #3 Augsburg

Third year program Augsburg isn’t acting like one, hitting #3 in the NCAA in preseason rankings. Take a look at our preview for this young powerhouse program!

College Wrestling, NCAA, Women's College Wrestling, Women's Wrestling, NCAA Women's WrestlingDerek LevenduskyNovember 2, 2021Augsburg women's wrestling, Women's Wrestling, women's college wrestling, women's college wrestling 2021, women's college wrestling previews, Emily Shilson, Gabby Skidmore, Jake Short, Chad Shilson

NCAA College Preview Series: #6 Colorado Mesa

Colorado Mesa is returning 7 of 8 All-Americans. Take a look at our preview for the NCAA #6 preseason program!

College WrestlingDerek LevenduskyOctober 27, 2021Women's Wrestling, women's college wrestling, women's college wrestling 2021, women's NCAA wrestling

Coming In Hot: Ranking the Top Recruits in the Class of 2021

Some big names coming onto the college scene this fall ready to make an immediate contribution. Take a look at our top 8!

College Wrestling, Women's College Wrestling, Women's WrestlingDerek LevenduskyJune 16, 2021Emma Bruntil, Women's Wrestling, women's college wrestling, King University, King women's wrestling, Sage Mortimer, Mia Palumbo, Katerina Lange, Cheyenne Bowman, Claire DiCugno, Samara Chavez, London Houston, Olivia Shore

Mia Macaluso: Covid Shutdown to Women's Nationals Breakout

Sitting on the sideline during the pandemic, Mia Macaluso kept training with her eye on Women’s Nationals.

Team USA, USA Wrestling, Women's College WrestlingDerek LevenduskyMay 22, 2021Mia Macaluso, Women's Nationals, East Stroudsburg, USA Wrestling, Team USA, Women's Wrestling

The Best Current Senior Level Rivalries

Over the last few years, some compelling rivalries have developed in the world of women’s Senior level wrestling. Take a look!

Previewing Women’s Junior & U23 Nationals: What We Learned From Olympic Trials

Junior & U23 Nationals are just around the corner! With world team spots on the line, take a look at what’s ahead at Women’s Nationals in Irving, Texas.

USA Wrestling, Women's WrestlingDerek LevenduskyApril 23, 20212021 U23 Nationals, 2021 Junior Nationals, Women's Wrestling, Alara Boyd, Joye Levendusky, Yelena Makoyed, Cheyenne Sisenstein, Emma Bruntil, Ashlynn Ortega

The Wrestling Skills Useful Around a Poker Table

Wrestling skills can segue to the poker table. Take a look at how these two worlds collide.

Women's WrestlingDerek LevenduskyMarch 29, 2021wrestling and poker, poker, wrestling, Women's Wrestling

Recap: McKendree, King Tops at Tornado Duals

Top NCAA teams finally got back on the mat in Bristol. In the end, McKendree & King showed why they’re two of the top teams in women’s college wrestling right now.

College Wrestling, NCAADerek LevenduskyJanuary 18, 2021NCAA women's wrestling, ncaa wrestling, NCAA, Women's Wrestling, women's college wrestling, top women's college wrestling programs

Campaign Aims to Move Women’s Division I Wrestling Forward

Take a look behind the curtain at the dream & campaign to grow women’s wrestling at the D1 level.

College Wrestling, Development & Training, NCAADerek LevenduskyJanuary 14, 2021division 1 women's wrestling, NCAA D1 women's wrestling, NCAA women's wrestling, NCAA, Women's Wrestling, Princeton women's wrestling, D1 Women's Wrestling, Arizona State women's wrestling

Officiating Growing Along With Women’s Wrestling

It’s no secret that women’s wrestling is growing at every level. What you might not know is that women’s officiating is growing right along with it.

Development & Training, College Wrestling, Senior Level, USA WrestlingDerek LevenduskyNovember 6, 2020officiating, wrestling, Women's Wrestling, referees, referee, freestyle wrestling, women's wrestling referees, women's wrestling officials, Na Humma, USAW, USA Wrestling, UWW officials, UWW referees, USAW referees

Breaking Ground: Miranda O’Donnell, South Dakota’s First Female College Wrestler

An interview with Miranda O’Donnell, South Dakota’s first female college wrestler.

College Wrestling, High School Wrestling, Wrestling HistoryDerek LevenduskyOctober 27, 2020Miranda O'Donnell, Women's Wrestling, college wrestling, pioneer women, pioneers in women's wrestling, MacMurray

How to Become a Woman College Wrestler

Interested in wrestling in college? Coach Shannyn Gillespie shows you the ropes.

Coaches' Corner, College Wrestling, Development & TrainingDerek LevenduskyJune 1, 2020Women's Wrestling, women's college wrestling, Shannyn Gillespie, how to wrestle in college

The 6 National Championships for College-Aged Women

With the growth of women’s college wrestling has come the growth of opportunities. Coach Gillespie lays it out for us.

College WrestlingDerek LevenduskyApril 20, 2020Shannyn Gillespie, wom, Women's Wrestling, women's college wrestling, women's nationals, Wrestling

2020 Bearcat Open: NCAA’s Best Teams Battle in Illinois

While the WCWA Nationals were happening in Marietta, GA, most of the top NCAA teams were on the mat in Lebanon, IL at the 2020 Bearcat Open. See results & storylines.

College WrestlingDerek LevenduskyFebruary 12, 20202020 Bearcat Open, McKendree, SFU, Simon Fraser, King, Emmanuel, Women's Wrestling, womens wrestling, college wrestling

Wild Finish in Kentucky: McKendree vs. Simon Fraser NCAA Finals Comes Down to Criteria

What happened in Kentucky? Things got crazy when the finals ended in a 19-19 tie. Read how it all played out!

College Wrestling, NCAADerek LevenduskyJanuary 13, 2020NWCA, NWCA National Duals, NCAA, NCAA National Duals, Women's Wrestling, McKendree, Simon Fraser, SFU, Sydnee Kimber

American Women’s WrestlingThere are stories to tell.

American Women’s Wrestling
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