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NAIA Men’s Bracket Set for 2026 NWCA/USMC National Duals

1/2/2026 10:00:00 AM

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 year's event will once again take place at the University of Northern Iowa's UNI-Dome on January 9-10, 2026.

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

  1. Grand View
  2. Indiana Tech
  3. Life
  4. Southeastern
  5. Campbellsville
  6. Oklahoma City
  7. Southern Oregon
  8. Embry Riddle

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.

'26 MND NAIA Men's Bracket

This year's event features seven of the top eight placing teams from a year ago including defending National Duals Champions, Grand View Univeristy.  Grand View has received the #1 seed and will be challenged by #2 Indiana Tech, #3 Life, and the rest of the field.  You can find information for each of the participating teams in the table below.

INSTITUTION CITY STATE 2025
CHAMPIONSHIP
FINISH
2025
NATIONAL DUALS
FINISH
YEAR
STARTED
HEAD COACH
YEARS @ SCHOOL
MASCOT
Arizona Christian University Glendale Arizona 24 - 2018 Michael Butterfield - 4 Firestorm
Campbellsville University Campbellsville Kentucky 11 4 2004 Jacob Murton - 2 Tigers
Central Methodist University Fayette Missouri 10 - 2019 Graham Karwath - 3 Eagles
Corban University Salem Oregon 8 - 2018 Nolan Harris - 3 Warriors
Cornerstone University Grand Rapids Michigan 29 - 2021 Denver Stonecheck - 1 Golden Eagles
Doane University Crete Nebraska 4 7 2013 Dana Vote - 6 Tigers
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott Arizona 6 6 1988 K.C. Rock - 14 Eagles
Grand View University Des Moines Iowa 1 1 2007 Grant Henderson - 1 Vikings
Indiana Tech Fort Wayne Indiana 5 - 2011 Thomas Pompei - 10 Warriors
Life University Marietta Georgia 2 2 2012 Omi Acosta - 9 Running Eagles
Oklahoma Ciy University Oklahoma City Oklahoma 19 - 2006 Justin Ensign - 16 Rams
Southeastern University Lakeland Florida 3 3 2014 Travis Patrick - 5 The Fire
Southern Oregon University Ashland Oregon 9 - 1956 Joel Gibson - 7 Raiders
St. Thomas University Miami Gardens Florida 16 - 2019 Nosomy Pozo - 2 Tomcats
University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg Kentucky 18 - 1996 Corey Ruff - 5 Patriots
University of Providence Great Falls Montana 7 5 2003 Steve Komac - 6 Argonauts

Brackets for the other divisions will be released over the next few days leading up to the Championships.  The full release schedule is below.
  • 1/2 @ 2 pm EST: NAIA Women
  • 1/3 @ 10 am EST: NCAA D3 Women
  • 1/3 @ 2 pm EST: NCAA D3 Men
  • 1/4 @ 10 am EST: NCAA D2 Men
  • 1/4 @ 2 pm EST: NCAA Women
  • 1/4 @ 4 pm EST: NCAA D1 Men


2026 MND LogoEVENT INFO
Date: 
January 9-10, 2026
Location: UNI-Dome | Cedar Falls, IA
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3MTgviH
Watch Live on FloWrestling: https://flosports.link/3LnM2IB
TrackWrestling (Men): https://bit.ly/49BmNft
TrackWrestling (Women): https://bit.ly/4beMlAm


2025 NAIA MEN'S NATIONAL DUALS RESULTS (view bracket)
1st Place - Grand View (Iowa)
2nd Place - Life University
3rd Place - Southeastern
4th Place - Campbellsville (Ky.)
5th Place - Providence (Mont.)
6th Place - Embry-Riddle (Ariz.)
7th Place - Doane University
8th Place - Missouri Valley


 

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