News, features, and analysis from around the world of women's college wrestling.
Iowa State women's wrestling has added its second McKendree transfer, securing a commitment from Persaeus Gomez, head coach Alli St. John announced. She was ranked as a top-20 recruit in the Class of 2024.
The Iowa State women's wrestling program added another major piece to its rapidly growing roster, securing a commitment from Olympian and two-time NAIA national champion Esther Kolawole. Kolawole transfers to Iowa State from William Penn, where she established herself as one of the most accomplished wrestlers in NAIA women's wrestling.
Columbia University will add women's wrestling as its 32nd varsity sport beginning with the 2027-28 academic year, the school announced Wednesday. The Lions will become the first Ivy League institution to sponsor the sport at the varsity level.
Life University women's wrestling has added NCAA All-American Janida Garcia to its roster. Garcia placed sixth at 131 pounds at the inaugural NCAA Women's Wrestling Championships in March at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, competing for Emmanuel University.
Olympic silver medalist Kennedy Blades announced Friday that she is ending her college wrestling career at Iowa and will join Real American Freestyle (RAF) full-time, shifting her focus toward pursuing Olympic gold.
Iowa State women's wrestling has landed one of the most decorated young wrestlers in the country. Molly Allen, a highly ranked recruit from the Class of 2025, has signed with the Cyclones. Allen spent the 2025-26 season competing with the Oklahoma State Cowgirls Wrestling Club.
The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference has announced that women's wrestling will become its 24th championship sport beginning in the 2026-27 academic year. The PSAC Board of Directors approved the addition during its annual meeting in May.
Lindsey Wilson women's wrestling has added 2025 NAIA All-American Allie Phillips to its roster. Phillips spent the past three seasons at Lourdes University, an Ohio-based Catholic institution that recently announced it will permanently close following the 2026 summer session. Phillips redshirted this past season before committing to the Blue Raiders.
Martha Hinneh, a two-time NJCAA national champion at 207 pounds, has committed to Grand View. Hinneh compiled a 78-6 record during her two seasons at Southeast Community College.
Iowa State women's wrestling has landed one of the most accomplished young wrestlers in the country. Daniella Nugent, a 2025 U20 world team member, announced that she is transferring to Iowa State from Oklahoma State. Nugent placed fifth at the U20 World Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria.