Four Conference Carolinas teams to compete at NWCA/USMC Multi-Division National Dual Meet Championships

1/7/2026 10:00:00 AM

MANHEIM, Pa. - The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) has shared the NCAA Division II Men's and NCAA Women's brackets for the upcoming NWCA/USMC Multi-Division National Dual Meet Championships. Presented by A Better Way AthleticsCapitol Construction, and Defense Soap, this year's event will once again take place at the University of Northern Iowa's UNI-Dome on January 9-10, 2026.

MEN'S BRACKET | MEN'S LIVE STATS | WATCH | NWCA RELEASE

On the men's side, both fourth-seeded Lander University and King University will compete in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The opening round is scheduled to start on Friday at 3:00 p.m. (ET) as Lander will face the University of Mary and King takes on eighth-seed Augustana University (SD). The second round follows at 5:00 p.m. (ET) with Lander facing either fifth-seed St. Cloud State University or Maryville University as King will take on either top seed Central Oklahoma University or Ashland University.

WOMEN'S BRACKET | WOMEN'S LIVE STATS | WATCH | NWCA RELEASE

For the women, fifth-seed King University and Emmanuel University both open competition on Friday at 3:30 p.m. (ET). King takes on Quincy University while Emmanuel takes on fourth seed North Central College. The second round takes place at 5:00 p.m. (ET) as King will face either Emmanuel or North Central with Emmanuel taking on either King or Quincy.