Alvernia names Arentz head coach
Alvernia University has named Kenny Arentz as head women's wrestling coach, director of athletics Cory Beddick announced Thursday.
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Skrocki commits to Iowa
Iowa has landed one of the nation's top prospects in the Class of 2027. Eve Skrocki announced Sunday on social media that she has committed to Iowa, one week after taking an official visit to Iowa City. She represented the United States at the 2026 U17 World Championships.
Realin to return to Iowa after receiving medical redshirt
Skye Realin will return to Iowa for the 2026-27 season after receiving a medical redshirt. The Hawaii native was ranked No. 1 at 138 pounds during parts of last season.
Menlo eligible for 2027 NCAAs
Menlo women's wrestling will compete for an NCAA championship in 2027 after the college was granted active NCAA Division II membership status. The NCAA Division II Management Council Subcommittee overturned an earlier decision by the Division II Membership Committee and approved Menlo's waiver request, moving the college to active membership effective Sept. 11.
Iowa Western adds three-time NAIA All-American McIntyre to staff
Iowa Western has added three-time NAIA All-American Abby McIntyre to its women's wrestling staff as an assistant coach for the 2026-27 season. McIntyre comes to Council Bluffs after spending the 2025-26 season as an assistant at Buena Vista.
Villaescusa named head women’s wrestling coach at Dubuque
The University of Dubuque has named Fernando Villaescusa as the head women's wrestling coach. Villaescusa becomes just the second women's wrestling coach in program history, taking over after the departure of Dennis Hall in the summer of 2026. He comes to Dubuque after six seasons on the Iowa State wrestling staff, most recently as development coordinator.
Three-time Pennsylvania state champ Lasure commits to Iowa State
Iowa State has added another nationally accomplished recruit to its growing women's wrestling program. Violette Lasure, a three-time Pennsylvania state champion, has committed to the Cyclones. She enters her senior season with a perfect 104-0 career record and 95 pins.
Two-time national champ Shore to lead Otterbein
Otterbein has hired Olivia Shore to lead the women's wrestling program, the school announced. Shore, a two-time national champion, becomes the second head coach in program history as the Cardinals enter their third varsity season this fall.
U17 world finalist Von Gonten commits to Iowa State
Iowa State women's wrestling has landed one of the nation's top high school wrestlers, securing a commitment from Landri Von Gonten of College Park High School in Spring, Texas. Von Gonten is a U17 world finalist and three-time Texas state champion.
NCAA champ Mir suffers first pro MMA loss in massive upset
Bella Mir's bid for a UFC contract was derailed Tuesday night in the biggest upset in Dana White's Contender Series history. Alex Apodaca handed Mir the first loss of her professional MMA career, earning a unanimous decision in the women's bantamweight main event at the Meta APEX.