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Gavin Drexler Takes Eighth at NCAA Championships

Story Links PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – North Dakota State wrestling’s Gavin Drexler wrapped up the NCAA Championships on Sunday with an eighth-place finish in the 149-bound bracket.   In his only match of the day, Drexler fell to No. 11 seed Sammy Alvarez of Rider 9-6 in the medal round, as Alvarez scored… Continue reading Gavin Drexler Takes Eighth at NCAA Championships

Gable Steveson Opening Round Pin at 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships

The highlight of the opening session was a pin from top-seed Gable Steveson at heavyweight. Facing No. 33 Hayden Filiopvich of Purdue, Steveson posted three takedowns in the opening period before putting Filipovich’s shoulders to the mat at the 1:25 mark for his 16th career pin and second at the NCAA Championships. The victory was… Continue reading Gable Steveson Opening Round Pin at 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships

Drexler, Brenot Lead NDSU Wrestling on Day One at NCAA Championships

Story Links PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – North Dakota State wrestling’s Gavin Drexler and Aidan Brenot led the way for the Bison on the first day of the 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships at the Wells Fargo Center on Thursday.   Drexler picked up a win in the first consolation round to advance to the… Continue reading Drexler, Brenot Lead NDSU Wrestling on Day One at NCAA Championships

NDSU Wrestling Heads to NCAA National Championships in Philadelphia

Story Links FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State wrestling travels to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania this weekend for the 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships. The event will take place Thursday, March 20 through Saturday, March 22 at the Wells Fargo Center.   Weekend Schedule Thursday, March 20 Session 1 – Pigtails and First-Round… Continue reading NDSU Wrestling Heads to NCAA National Championships in Philadelphia

Drexler Leads NDSU Wrestling Seeds for NCAA Championships

Story Links 2025 NCAA D1 Wrestling Bracket INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – North Dakota State wrestling’s national qualifiers received their seeds for the upcoming NCAA Wrestling National Championships Wednesday evening, with Gavin Drexler leading the way for the Bison.   Drexler was named the No. 22… Continue reading Drexler Leads NDSU Wrestling Seeds for NCAA Championships

Vance VomBaur Upsets #1 Beau Bartlett at 2025 Big Ten Championships

The No. 4 seed, VomBaur took down top-ranked and previously undefeated Beau Bartlett of Penn State, 5-3 to become the first Gopher to reach the 141-pound finals since Mike Thorn in 2011. VomBaur struck first with an opening-period takedown, getting in on Bartlett’s left leg. That would be the only offense as Bartlett lodged a… Continue reading Vance VomBaur Upsets #1 Beau Bartlett at 2025 Big Ten Championships

Gable Steveson Full 2025 Big Ten Championships Highlights

Gable Steveson defeated Seth Nevills of Maryland, Nick Feldman of Ohio State, and Greg Kerkvliet of Penn State in route to his fourth Big Ten Championship. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.