EVENT INFO
Date: January 10-11, 2025
Location: UNI-Dome | Cedar Falls, IA
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3DJl1f2
Watch Live on FloWrestling: https://flosports.link/3GoFKCT
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Grand View's top-ranked wrestling program is set to face a major challenge this weekend in Cedar Falls, taking on nationally ranked competitors in one of the season's first significant tests. The Vikings boast an impressive roster, with four individuals currently leading their respective weight classes: Aden Reeves (125), Alex Reynolds (174), Garavous Kouekabakilaho (197), and Greg Hagan (285).

Several other Grand View wrestlers are also making waves in the national rankings: Gabe Gonzales (3rd at 125), Jackson Cockrell (3rd at 133), Carson Taylor (2nd at 141), Darnai Heard (3rd at 149), Elijah Larsen (7th at 149), Bryce Boumans (5th at 157), Cam Robinson (4th at 165), and Braden Anderson (8th at 184).

This weekend's competition promises to be a thrilling showcase of the Vikings' depth and talent.

The top eight seeds in the NAIA Men's bracket are as follows:

1. Grand View
2. Life
3. Campbellsville
4. Southeastern
5. Cumberlands
6. Doane
7. Embry-Riddle
8. Southern Oregon

Wrestling fans can catch the action-packed event featuring these top-seeded teams as they vie for the National Title in person or LIVE on FloWrestling. The complete bracket, showcasing all 16 teams competing, is available for viewing by clicking here.
 
This year's event features seven of the top eight placing teams from a year ago including defending National Duals Champions, Life University. Reigning National Champions, Grand View, have received the #1 seed and will be challenged by #2 Life, #3 Campbellsville, and the rest of the field.  You can find information for each of the participating teams in the table below.
 
 

INSTITUTION	CURRENT RANKING	2024 NAIA FINISH	2024 NATIONAL DUALS FINISH
Campbellsville University	#7	6th	5th
Corban University	#13	19th	-
Doane University	#6	5th	-
Eastern Oregon University	#15	12th	-
Embry Riddle University	#5	14th	-
Grand View University	#1	1st	2nd
Indiana Tech	#8	10th	8th
Life University	#2	2nd	1st
Missouri Valley College	#17	7th	-
Montana State University - Northern	#14	21st	-
Morningside University	RV	22nd	-
Oklahoma City University	#19	16th	-
Southeastern University	#3	4th	4th
Southern Oregon University	#9	11th	6th
University of Providence	#11	9th	-
University of the Cumberlands	#4	15th	7th

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Jan. 10
2 p.m.: No. 1 Grand View vs. Morningside - MAT 9 
4 p.m.: Quarterfinals - MAT 9 
 
Jan. 11
11 a.m.: Semifinals - MAT 7
3 p.m.: Championship - MAT 31
 
LAST TIME OUT

#1 Grand View vs.  (RV) William Penn 49-0
125 - Lucas Rodriguez over Brendan Nantz (William Penn) Fall 2:02
133 – Korey Mendoza over Lane Scorpil (William Penn) Dec 8-3
141 – Kyle Rice over Hector Diaz (William Penn) Fall 0:52
149 – Blake Haney over Trent Evans (William Penn) Fall 1:15
157 – Cole Ferguson over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
165 – Jack Ervien over Cameron Hargrove (William Penn) Dec 11-9
174 – Caleb Swalla over Branson Bottorff (William Penn) Dec 8-2
184 – Isaiah Luellen over Kaden Kaiser (William Penn) TF 21-4
197 – Trayvonne Jackson over Anthony Hackman (William Penn) TF 17-2
285 – Greg Hagan over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
 
#1 Grand View vs. #10 Ottawa 43-3, W
125 - Aden Reeves over Benjamin Pope (Ottawa University) Fall 2:18
133 – Jackson Cockrell over Braden Ledford (Ottawa University) Dec 12-9
141 – Tony Mendoza over Angelo Reyes (Ottawa University) Fall 6:27
149 – Blake Gonzalez over Loyd Epperson (Ottawa University) TF 17-2
157 – Dylan Whitt over Benjamin Mitchell (Ottawa University) Maj 18-4
165 – Jovon Mitchell over Bridger Bennion (Ottawa University) TF 18-3
174 – Alex Reynolds over Jordan Lomeli (Ottawa University) TF 16-1 
184 – Jesse Daniel Perez (Ottawa University) over Caleb Swalla Maj 15-6
197 – Garavous Kouekabakilaho over Rocco D`Ascoli (Ottawa University) TF 21-5
285 – Greg Hagan over Max Knard (Ottawa University) Fall 0:47
 
#1 Grand View vs. #3 Menlo 33-10, W
125 - Lucas Rodriguez over Unknown (Unattached) Forf.
133 – Jackson Cockrell over Jeremiah Steele Menlo Dec 7-5
141 – Michael Torres (Menlo) over Tony Mendoza Dec 13-10
149 – Blake Gonzalez over Ezekiel Lara (Menlo) TF 19
157 – Kanaipono Tapia (Menlo) over Dylan Whitt Maj 11-2
165 – Rysan Leong (Menlo) over Justin McCunn Dec 2-0
174 – Alex Reynolds over Maximus Zamora (Menlo) Fall 2:18
184 – Caleb Swalla over Isaiah Morales (Menlo) Dec 6-2
197 – Garavous Kouekabakilaho over Michael Rhea (Menlo) Fall 4:34
285 – Greg Hagan over Antonio Dacosta (Menlo) Maj 9-0
 
#1 Grand View vs. #2 Life 24-17, L
125 - Aden Reeves over Brandon Orum (Life University) Maj 13-4
133 – Thaddeus Long (Life University) over Jackson Cockrell TF 19-3
141 – Tyree Johnson (Life University) over Tony Mendoza Dec 4-0
149 – Tyree Johnson (Life University) over Tony Mendoza Dec 4-0
157 – Brevin Balmeceda (Life University) over Dylan Whitt Maj 9-0
165 – Jaden New (Life University) over Jovon Mitchell Fall 1:30
174 – Riley Smucker (Life University) over Alex Reynolds Dec 5-1
184 – Isaiah Luellen over Kyle Homet (Life University) Dec 8-6
197 – Demarco Lee (Life University) over Owen Braungardt Dec 4-2
285 – Greg Hagan over Cohle Feliciano (Life University) Fall 0:22

2024 NAIA MEN'S NATIONAL DUALS RESULTS (view bracket) (view archived event)

1st Place - Life University
2nd Place - Grand View (Iowa)
3rd Place - Menlo (Calif.)
4th Place - Southeastern
5th Place - Campbellsville (Ky.)
6th Place - Southern Oregon
7th Place - Cumberlands (Ky.)
8th Place - Indiana Tech

 

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