News, features, and analysis from around the world of women's college wrestling.
Emma Mulder has helped build a women's wrestling program before. Now she gets to build one of her own. Mulder has been named the first head coach of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville women's wrestling program, Director of Athletics and Recreation Sam Koenig announced Tuesday.
The Open Mat, an established voice in college wrestling media, has relaunched as HerMat, a platform devoted exclusively to women's college wrestling. HerMat is now live at HerMat.com, with TheOpenMat.com redirecting to the new site.
Emma Matera isn't going far to begin her coaching career. The former Ursinus standout has been hired as an assistant coach for the Arcadia University women's wrestling program, the school announced on social media.
Kylie Welker made history in Las Vegas, while Adaugo Nwachukwu delivered one of the most memorable highlights of the U23 World Championships. HerMat provides five takeaways from the collegiate women's wrestlers who competed at the U23 Worlds.
Adaugo Nwachukwu added another world medal to her collection on Friday night. The three-time collegiate national champion claimed a silver medal at 62 kilograms at the 2026 U23 World Championships at the Thomas & Mack Center. Iowa's Reese Larramendy capped off the night for Team USA with a bronze medal at 65 kilograms.
Kylie Welker is in a class by herself. The Iowa star captured her third U23 world title on Thursday night at the 2026 U23 World Championships at the Thomas & Mack Center, becoming the first American to win three U23 world crowns.
Adaugo Nwachukwu is headed to her first age-group world final. Nwachukwu, one of the biggest names in college wrestling, advanced to the 62-kilogram finals on Thursday at the U23 World Championships.
Kylie Welker is one win away from her third U23 world title. The Iowa star blitzed the 76-kilogram field on Wednesday at the U23 World Championships in Las Vegas, winning all three of her matches without surrendering a point.
Riley Dalrymple isn't going anywhere. The former Running Eagles All-American has been promoted from graduate assistant to assistant coach for the Life University women's wrestling program. She will continue to work under head coach Ashley Flavin, who has led the program since the 2017-18 season.
Lindsey Wilson is looking for a new women's wrestling head coach. Devane Dodgens has resigned after two seasons leading the Blue Raiders, Lindsey Wilson athletics director Willis Pooler announced.