By: NWCA Communications
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:
- Grand View
- Indiana Tech
- Life
- Southeastern
- Campbellsville
- Oklahoma City
- Southern Oregon
- 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.
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
EVENT 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