Week 11 NCAA 2025-26: Major Upsets Unveiled
The NCAA Division I wrestling season continues its thrilling narrative with Week 11 showcasing significant upsets. The stakes rose as various matches proved to be pivotal for teams looking to assert their dominance. This article highlights the key events and notable outcomes from this week’s competitions.
Major Upsets in Week 11 NCAA 2025-26
This week, several wrestlers defied the odds, challenging their ranked opponents and altering the competitive landscape. Notably, the results emphasized the unpredictable nature of college wrestling.
Significant Upsets
- 141 lbs: Gable Porter (Virginia) defeated #8 Ryan Jack (NC State), 4-2
- 141 lbs: Jordan Soriano (Drexel) over #9 Cory Land (Northern Iowa), 10-8
- 157 lbs: Kai Owen (Columbia) defeated #13 DJ McGee (George Mason), Fall 4:17
- 184 lbs: Ethan Wilson (Drexel) over #15 Sal Perrine (Ohio), 17-4
- 285 lbs: Adam Ahrendsen (Northern Iowa) defeated #20 Luke Rasmussen (South Dakota State), 10-7
These matches highlighted how lower-ranked wrestlers seized opportunities to secure decisive victories against their ranked counterparts.
Double Digit and Single Digit Upsets
Week 11 featured a mix of double-digit and single-digit upsets. Some of the outcomes were as follows:
Double Digit Upsets
- 149 lbs: #26 Gabe Willochell (Wyoming) defeated #10 David Evans (Utah Valley Tech), 16-1
- 197 lbs: Dylan Connell (Illinois) over #20 Gavin Nelson (Minnesota), 4-1
- 133 lbs: #23 Sean Spidle (Northwestern) defeated #12 Braxton Brown (Maryland), 4-2
Single Digit Upsets
- 184 lbs: Chase Kranitz (Pittsburgh) defeated #25 Jaden Bullock (Virginia Tech), 9-6
- 133 lbs: #10 Zan Fugitt (Wisconsin) over #4 Drake Ayala (Iowa), 6-5
- 157 lbs: #30 Mason Shrader (Central Michigan) defeated #22 Jimmy Harrington (Harvard), 4-1
These results highlight the rising talent across collegiate wrestling, showcasing athletes’ resilience and skill.
Conclusion
The Week 11 encounters in the NCAA 2025-26 wrestling season unveiled remarkable upsets that have the potential to reshape rankings and expectations. As teams continue to vie for superiority, these unexpected outcomes add an intriguing twist to the narrative of the season. Fans and analysts alike eagerly await the following weeks to see how these results influence future matches.
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