The 2025 NWCA All-Star Classic will take place on Saturday, November 1st, in Jersey Mike's Arena on the campus of Rutgers University.
This event can be viewed only on FloWrestling and features 10 highly ranked Division 1 folkstyle matchups, along with four cross-divisional women's freestyle matches and one D2 vs D3 men's match.
Nov 1, 6:00 PM CDT
145 Pounds: Esther Kolawole, William Penn (NAIA) vs Reese Larramendy (Iowa)
Larramendy faces the biggest test of her college career when she squares off against Kolawole at the 2025 NWCA All-Star Classic.
The two haven't wrestled each other despite training 90 minutes from each other in Iowa. Kolawole made the 2024 Olympic team for Nigeria and most recently won bronze medals at the 2024 and 2025 U23 World Championships, and was in a medal match at the 2025 Senior Worlds.Â
Macey Kilty, Larramendy's former Iowa teammate and Iowa Women's Wrestling Club member, faced Kolawole at the 2024 U23 Worlds. The Nigerian star was up 3-1 with under a minute left when Kilty secured a fall from a single leg.Â
Likely, Larramendy hasn't faced anyone as strong as Kolawole, so she can't shoot herself out of the match. Larramendy is a goer, but she might be better served by being tactical, conserving energy, and, if possible, keeping it close.Â
Kolawole should do the opposite. Push the pace, get Larramendy to the zone, and use her strength.Â
There's pride on the line with this match.
State pride: William Penn vs Iowa
National pride: Nigeria vs USA
Interdivisional pride. NAIA vs NCAA
Don't let anyone tell you that the NAIA vs NCAA women's rivalry isn't real. It is, and coaches will keep score at the conclusion of the All-Star Classic.Â
Match History: First meeting
College Credentials
Esther Kolawole, SO
College: William Penn
Hometown: Akure, Nigeria
2025 - NAIA 1st at 145
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Reese Larramendy, JR
College: Iowa
Hometown: Reno, Nevada
2025 - NCWWC 3rd at 145 (Iowa)
2024 - NCWWC 1st at 143 (Iowa)
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