MANHEIM, PA - The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) has shared the NCAA D2 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 year's event will once again take place at the University of Northern Iowa's UNI-Dome on January 10-11, 2025.
The top eight seeds in the NCAA D2 Men's bracket are as follows:
- St. Cloud State
- Central Oklahoma
- Nebraska-Kearney
- Glenville State
- McKendree
- Augustana (SD)
- UW-Parkside
- Tiffin
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, Central Oklahoma. St. Cloud State has received the #1 seed and will be challenged by #2 Central Oklahoma , #3 Nebraska-Kearney, and the rest of the field. You can find information for each of the participating teams in the table below.
| INSTITUTION |
CURRENT
RANKING |
LOCATION |
2024
NCAA
FINISH |
2024
NATIONAL DUALS
FINISH |
PROGRAM
ESTABLISHED |
MASCOT |
| Augustana University (SD) |
#7 |
Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
8th |
2nd |
1962 |
Vikings |
| Glenville State College |
#2 |
Glenville, West Virginia |
12th |
- |
2020 |
Pioneers |
| Grand Valley State University |
#12 |
Allendale, Michigan |
14th |
- |
2023 |
Lakers |
| King University |
NR |
Bristol, Tennessee |
43rd |
- |
2005 |
Tornado |
| Maryville University |
#25 |
St. Louis, Missouri |
20th |
- |
2011 |
Saints |
| McKendree University |
#6 |
Lebanon, Illinois |
4th |
7th |
2002 |
Bearcats |
| St. Cloud State University |
#1 |
Saint Cloud, Minnesota |
5th |
3rd |
1949 |
Huskies |
| Tiffin University |
#9 |
Tiffin, Ohio |
19th |
- |
2009 |
Dragons |
| University of Central Missouri |
#14 |
Warrensburg, Missouri |
28th |
- |
1963 |
Mules |
| University of Central Oklahoma |
#4 |
Edmond, Oklahoma |
1st |
1st |
1972 |
Bronchos |
| University of Indianapolis |
#21 |
Indianapolis, Indiana |
9th |
- |
1956 |
Greyhounds |
| University of Mary |
#11 |
Bismarck, North Dakota |
24th |
6th |
1987 |
Maruaders |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney |
#5 |
Kearney, Nebraska |
3rd |
5th |
1960 |
Lopers |
| University of Wisconsin-Parkside |
#3 |
Kenosha, Wisconsin |
7th |
- |
1969 |
Rangers |
| Upper Iowa University |
#24 |
Fayette, Iowa |
17th |
8th |
1958 |
Peacocks |
| West Liberty University |
#10 |
West Liberty, West Virginia |
13th |
- |
1962 |
Hilltoppers |
Brackets for the other divisions will be released over the next few days leading up to the Championships. The full release schedule is below.
- 1/7: NAIA Men's
- 1/8: NCAA D1 Men's
- 1/9: NCAA D3 Men's
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
TrackWrestling (Men): https://bit.ly/3W5hCNW
TrackWrestling (Women): https://bit.ly/422p3JC
2024 NCAA D2 MEN'S NATIONAL DUALS RESULTS (view bracket) (view archived event)
1st Place - Central Oklahoma
2nd Place - Augustana (SD)
3rd Place - St. Cloud State
4th Place - Lander
5th Place - Nebraska-Kearney
6th Place - UMary
7th Place - McKendree
8th Place - Upper Iowa
