NWCA All-Star Classic Showcases 14 College Showdowns; Four Winners from Host Penn State

Nov. 21, 2023 by Gary Abbott (USA Wrestling)

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The NWCA All-Star Classic was a wonderful showcase of men’s and women’s college wrestling, with a 14-match card of nationally ranked stars.

The event started with four women’s freestyle bouts, with victories by Samara Chavez of King (116), Alexis Janiak of Aurora (130), Adaugo Nwachukwu of William Penn (136) and Marlynne Deede of Iowa (160). In the three NCAA vs. NAIA battles, the NCAA won twice and the NAIA won once. Freestyle is the style of college women’s wrestling.

The event switched to men’s folkstyle, the style of college men’s wrestling. The card continued in weight class order.

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