Six wrestlers that are currently rated No. 1 in their weight classes in the FloWrestling rankings are among the top college wrestlers of the 2023–2024 season that will be competing at the 2023 NWCA All-Star Classic.
This includes Penn State’s top-ranked pound-for-pound wrestler Carter Starocci, who will compete against third-ranked Mekhi Lewis of Virginia in the 174-pound weight class.
The top female wrestlers will also compete in the NWCA All-Star Classic, which will feature matches between the top-ranked wrestlers in the 116, 130, 136, and 160-pound weight classes.
One of the most eagerly awaited preseason events, it will see some of the sport’s brightest names withdraw from their college teams’ 2023–2024 schedules to compete.
Here’s what to know about the 2023 NWCA All-Star Classic.
What Date Is The NWCA All-Star Classic in 2023?
It’s 7 p.m. for the 2023 NWCA All-Star Classic. On November 21, a Tuesday.
The 2023 NWCA All-Star Classic is where?
The match is being held on the campus of Penn State, which is currently regarded as the top men’s college wrestling team by FloWrestling. The Rec Hall will host the event.
How to View The NWCA All-Star Classic in 2023
FloWrestling and the FloSports app will provide live streaming of the 2023 NWCA All-Star Classic.
Both channels will feature highlights, match replays, and all breaking news and platforms.
Do You Need Tickets for the NWCA All-Star Classic in 2023?
The NWCA All-Star Classic is back in 2022 after a four-year break, and tickets are on sale. It all started back in 1967.
2023 NWCA All-Star Classic Matchups
125: #1 Matt Ramos, Purdue vs #2 Anthony Noto, Lock Haven
133: #4 Sam Latona, Virginia Tech vs #6 Connor McGonagle, Lehigh
141: #3 Lachlan McNeil, North Carolina vs #6 Clay Carlson, South Dakota State
149: #2 Shayne Van Ness, Penn State vs #3 Kyle Parco, Arizona State
157: #1 Levi Haines, Penn State vs #4 Jacori Teemer, Arizona State
165: #4 Dean Hamiti, Wisconsin vs #6 Izzak Olejnik, Oklahoma State
174: #1 Carter Starocci, Penn State vs #3 Mekhi Lewis, Virginia Tech
184: #1 Parker Keckeisen, Northern Iowa vs #2 Bernie Truax, Penn State
197: #1 Aaron Brooks, Penn State vs #2 Tanner Sloan, South Dakota State
285: #1 Greg Kerkvliet, Penn State vs #2 Wyatt Hendrickson, Air Force
2023 NWCA All-Star Classic Women’s Matchups
116: #1Jaslynn Gallegos, North Central (NCAA) vs #2 Samara Chavez, King (NCAA)
130: #1 Sarah Savidge, Life (NAIA) vs #2 Alexis Janiak, Aurora (NCAA)
136: #1 Adaugo Nwachukwu, William Penn (NAIA) vs #1 Yele Aycock, North Central (NCAA)
160: #1 Marlynne Deede, Iowa (NCAA) vs #1 Latifah McBryde, Life (NAIA)
Rank Grade Name School WT Previous
1 SR Carter Starocci Penn State 174 1
2 JR Keegan O’Toole Missouri 165 2
3 SR David Carr Iowa State 165 3
4 SR Aaron Brooks Penn State 197 4
5 SR Vito Arujau Cornell 133 5
6 JR Parker Keckeisen UNI 184 6
7 SR Daton Fix OK State 133 7
8 SR Greg Kerkvliet Penn State 285 8
9 SR Real Woods Iowa 141 9
10 SR Trent Hidlay NC State 197 10
11 SR Mekhi Lewis Virginia Tech 174 11
12 SR Wyatt Hendrickson Air Force 285 12
13 SR Chris Foca Cornell 174 13
14 SR Anthony Cassioppi Iowa 285 14
15 JR Ridge Lovett Nebraska 149 15
16 SO Levi Haines Penn State 157 16
17 SR Tanner Sloan SD State 197 17
18 SR Stephen Buchanan Oklahoma 197 18
19 SR Rocky Elam Missouri 197 19
20 SR Bernie Truax Penn State 184 20
FloWrestling College Wrestling Rankings
Here’s the FloWrestling top 25 preseason rankings:
1 Penn State 141
2 Iowa 73.5
3 Virginia Tech 64.5
4 Missouri 62
5 Cornell 61.5
6 Nebraska 59.5
T7 Arizona State 50.5
T7 NC State 50.5
9 Michigan 49
10 OK State 38
11 Iowa State 35.5
12 N. Colorado 31
13 SD State 27
14 UNI 26
15 Ohio State 25.5
16 Wisconsin 24.5
17 North Carolina 23
18 Oklahoma 21.5
19 Purdue 20
20 Air Force 18
T21 Lock Haven 17.5
T21 Oregon State 17.5
T23 Lehigh 13.5
T23 Rutgers 13.5
25 Indiana 13
When is the 2024 NCAA Wrestling Tournament?
The NCAA Wrestling Championships are March 21- 23 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo.
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