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 9-10, 2026.
The top eight seeds in the NCAA D2 Men's bracket are as follows:
- Central Oklahoma
- Nebraska Kearney
- UW-Parkside
- Lander
- St. Cloud State
- Grand Valley State
- Tiffin
- Augustana
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 each of the top eight placing teams from a year ago including defending champions St. Cloud State and runners up Central Oklahoma. The Bronchos of Central Oklahoma have received the #1 seed and will be challenged by #2 Nebraska Kearney, #3 UW-Parkside, 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 |
| Ashland University |
Ashland |
Ohio |
31 |
- |
1961 |
Colt Sponseller - 6 |
Eagles |
| Augustana University |
Sioux Falls |
South Dakota |
2 |
7 |
1962 |
Jason Reitmeier - 23 |
Vikings |
| Grand Valley State University |
Allendale |
Michigan |
T-14 |
6 |
2023 |
RJ Boudro - 1 |
Lakers |
| King University |
Bristol |
Tennessee |
23 |
- |
2005 |
Blaze Shade - 3 |
Tornados |
| Lander University |
Greenwood |
South Carolina |
4 |
- |
2018 |
RC LaHaye - 13 |
Bearcats |
| Maryville University |
St. Louis |
Missouri |
9 |
- |
2011 |
Charlie Sherertz - 3 |
Saint Bernards |
| McKendree University |
Lebanon |
Illinois |
T-14 |
4 |
2002 |
James Kisgen - 23 |
Bearcats |
| Minnesota State University Mankato |
Mankato |
Minnesota |
17 |
- |
1950 |
Jim Makovsky - 33 |
Mavericks |
| St. Cloud State University |
Saint Cloud |
Minnesota |
3 |
1 |
1949 |
Steve Costanzo - 19 |
Huskies |
| Tiffin University |
Tiffin |
Ohio |
20 |
- |
2009 |
Tony Guerra - 4 |
Dragons |
| University of Central Oklahoma |
Edmond |
Oklahoma |
5 |
2 |
1972 |
Todd Steidley - 9 |
Bronchos |
| University of Mary |
Bismarck |
North Dakota |
6 |
8 |
1987 |
Adam Aho - 14 |
Marauders |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney |
Kearney |
Nebraska |
1 |
3 |
1960 |
Dalton Jensen - 8 |
Lopers |
| University of Wisconsin Parkside |
Kenosha |
Wisconsin |
19 |
5 |
1969 |
Nick Becker - 4 |
Rangers |
| Upper Iowa University |
Fayette |
Iowa |
30 |
- |
1958 |
Heath Grimm - 26 |
Peacocks |
| West Liberty University |
West Liberty |
West Virginia |
10 |
- |
1962 |
Danny Irwin - 6 |
Hilltoppers |
Brackets for the other divisions will be released later today as we lead up to the Championships. The remaining release schedule is below.
- 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 NCAA D2 MEN'S NATIONAL DUALS RESULTS (view bracket)
1st Place - St. Cloud State
2nd Place - Central Oklahoma
3rd Place - Nebraska-Kearney
4th Place - McKendree
5th Place - Wisconsin-Parkside
6th Place - Grand Valley State
7th Place - Augustana (SD)
8th Place - UMary
