Past Articles

Title Author Affiliation Date Front Copy
Three-time defending champ Oklahoma State grabs early lead despite upset loss in first match Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 03/16/2006 Three-time defending champ Oklahoma State suffered a rough start with Coleman Scott falling in the first match of the tournament, but the Cowboys still have the lead after the first session [Article]
Notes from the first session of the NCAA Championships, Thursday afternoon Gary Abbott and Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 03/16/2006 [Article]
FEATURE: Super freshman Dustin Schlatter starts his NCAA Tournament career with a major decision win Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 03/16/2006 [Article]
FEATURE: Joint training camp with the U.S. and Chinese women wrestlers leads to new opportunities Erin Phipps USA Wrestling 03/16/2006 Elite Chinese wrestlers, including 2004 Olympic champion Wang Xu and 2005 World champion Ren Xueceng, have been practicing with the U.S. women wrestlers in a first ever joint training camp between the two countries. [Article]
Univ. of the Cumberlands captures both the Women’s College National Duals and Individual Championships Erin Phipps USA Wrestling 03/16/2006 The Univ. of the Cumberlands made a strong standing at the 2006 Women's College National Championships, winning the dual tournament, as well as several gold medals in the individual meets. [Article]
COLLEGE SPORTS COUNCIL CALL TO ACTION: Save Slippery Rock Univ. Wrestling Eric Pearson College Sports Council 03/15/2006 [Article]
FEATURE: Joint training camp with the U.S. and Chinese women wrestlers leads to new opportunities Erin Phipps USA Wrestling 03/15/2006 Elite Chinese wrestlers, including 2004 Olympic champion Wang Xu and 2005 World champion Ren Xueceng, have been practicing with the U.S. women wrestlers in a first ever joint training camp between the two countries. [Article]
Top coaches talk about surpassing expectations at annual NCAA press conference Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 03/15/2006 [Article]
Askren, Konrad, Ware and Rosholt kick off NCAA week with press conference Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 03/15/2006 [Article]
UNC Pembroke coach PJ Smith retires after 25 years with program UNC Pembroke 03/15/2006 [Article]
UPDATED: Top wrestling journalists weigh in with predictions for NCAA Championships Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 03/14/2006 Favorites? What favorites? The nation's top wrestling journalists are picking their share of upsets as they predict who will win at this year's NCAA Championships. [Article]
Grey named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 03/14/2006 [Article]
Johnson, Jr., Amos and Weber have strong leads in the ASICS Ultimate Challenge after nine events Erin Phipps USA Wrestling 03/14/2006 After completion of nine Ultimate Challenge events, competitors now prepare for the ASICS Folkstyle National Championships at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa, Apr. 7-9 [Article]
Tour packages offered for World Championships in Guangzhou, China Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 03/13/2006 Wrestling fans have their choice of a pair of tour packages for attending the World Wrestling Championships Sept. 23-Oct. 2 in Guangzhou, China. [Article]
The Will to Wynn: Central Michigan sophomore Wynn Michalak takes No. 1 seed into NCAAs Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 03/13/2006 Central Michigan sophomore Wynn Michalak's dream was to be a Division I quarterback, but instead he ended up the top-ranked wrestler in the country [Article]
Vering, Lester win bronze medals at Poland Open Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 03/12/2006 Americans Brad Vering and Harry Lester both turned in strong performances to earn bronze medals at the Poland Open. [Article]
UPDATED: Williams wins Uzbekistan Golden Grand Prix and Zadick claims a silver, giving Team USA seven medals Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 03/12/2006 Joe Williams won a gold medal and Mike Zadick won a silver medal on the final day of the Uzbekistan Independence Cup Golden Grand Prix in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The United States won three of the gold medals and seven total medals, the most of any nation. [Article]
Sigman Leads UNO to Third Consecutive NCAA Title; Nebraska-Kearney Takes Runner-Up Honors Brian Zins Mankato State 03/11/2006 [Article]
Nebraska-Omaha Looking Strong Heading into Final Session of NCAA Division II Championships Brian Zins Mankato State 03/11/2006 [Article]
Henson, Lawal win Uzbekistan Golden Grand Prix titles, as five U.S. freestyle wrestlers win medals Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 03/11/2006 Sammie Henson and Mo Lawal won gold medals, Chris Bono won a silver medal and Jared Lawrence and Tolly Thompson won bronze medals during an exceptional day for U.S. freestyle wrestlers at the Uzbekistan Independence Cup Golden Grand Prix in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. [Article]