MANHEIM, PA - The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) has shared the NAIA Men's bracket for the upcoming NWCA/USMC Multi-Division National Dual Meet Championships. Presented by A Better Way Athletics, Capitol Construction, and Defense Soap, this premier wrestling event is set to take place at the University of Northern Iowa's UNI-Dome on January 5-6, 2024, and is hosted by NUWAY.
The top eight seeds in the NAIA Men's bracket are as follows:
- Grand View
- Life
- Southeastern
- Campbellsville
- Menlo
- Doane
- Indiana Tech
- Providence
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 events features the top-six placing teams from a year ago including defending National Duals Champions Grand View. The Vikings return as the #1 seed and favorite but will be challenged by #2 Life, #3 Southeastern and the rest of the field. You can find information for each of the participating teams in the table below.
| INSTITUTION |
CURRENT
RANKING |
LOCATION |
2023
CHAMPIONSHIP
FINISH |
2023
NATIONAL DUALS
FINISH |
PROGRAM
ESTABLISHED |
| Campbellsville Univ. |
#6 |
Campbellsville, KY |
15th |
- |
2004 |
| Central Methodist Univ. |
RV |
Fayette, MO |
14th |
- |
2019 |
| Doane Univ. |
#5 |
Crete, NE |
6th |
3rd |
2013 |
| Graceland Univ. |
RV |
Lamoni,IA |
22nd |
- |
2013 |
| Grand View Univ. |
#1 |
Des Moines IA |
1st |
1st |
2007 |
| Indiana Tech |
#11 |
Fort Wayne, IN |
5th |
6th |
2011 |
| Life Univ. |
#2 |
Marietta, GA |
2nd |
2nd |
2012 |
| Marian Univ. |
RV |
Indianapolis, IN |
7th |
5th |
2015 |
| Menlo Coll. |
#3 |
Atherton, CA |
4th |
- |
2001 |
| Oklahoma City Univ. |
#20 |
Oklahoma City, OK |
19th |
- |
2006 |
| Ottawa Univ. |
#10 |
Ottawa, KS |
13th |
- |
2014 |
| Univ. of Providence |
#8 |
Great Falls, MT |
10th |
- |
2003 |
| Southern Oregon Univ. |
#18 |
Ashland, OR |
26th |
|
1956 |
| Southeastern Univ. |
#4 |
Lakeland, FL |
3rd |
4th |
2014 |
| Univ. of the Cumberlands |
#7 |
Williamsburg, KY |
16th |
- |
1996 |
| William Penn Univ. |
RV |
Osklaloosa, IA |
30th |
- |
1972 |
Brackets for the other divisions will be released this week and next leading up to the Championships. The full release schedule is below.
- 12/30: NCAA D3 Men's
- 12/31: NCWA Men's
- 1/3: NCAA Women's
EVENT INFO
Date: January 5-6, 2024
Location: UNI-Dome | Cedar Falls, IA
Tickets: https://unitix.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=NWCA&linkID=twuni&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=
Watch Live on FloWrestling: https://flosports.link/3GoFKCT
TrackWrestling: https://www.trackwrestling.com/tw/teamtournaments/VerifyPassword.jsp?tournamentId=772827132
2023 NAIA MEN'S NATIONAL DUALS RESULTS (view bracket) (view archived event)
1st Place - Gand View
2nd Place - Life
3rd Place - Doane
4th Place - Southeastern
5th Place - Marian (IN)
6th Place - Indiana Tech
7th Place - Reinhardt (GA)
8th Place - Morningside
