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2025-26 Men's Wrestling News

NAIA CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP DAY 3: Alayan closes out NAIA Tournament run in 4th
NAIA CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP DAY 3: Alayan closes out NAIA Tournament run in 4th

March 07, 2026

(Park City, KS) - The Rochester Christian men's wrestling team saw the season officially come to an end on the final day of the NAIA National Championships.

NAIA CHAMPIONSHIP DAY 2: Men's Wrestling's Alayan earns program's first All-American
NAIA CHAMPIONSHIP DAY 2: Men's Wrestling's Alayan earns program's first All-American

March 06, 2026

(Park City, KS) - The Rochester Christian men’s wrestling continued on Friday, on the second day of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National Championships. 

NAIA CHAMPIONSHIP DAY 1: Men's Wrestling earns four wins on first day; Alayan advances to NAIA Quarterfinals
NAIA CHAMPIONSHIP DAY 1: Men's Wrestling earns four wins on first day; Alayan advances to NAIA Quarterfinals

March 05, 2026

(Park City, KS) - The Rochester Christian men’s wrestling team kicked off the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National Championships on Thursday with RCU wrestlers Nicklas Alayan and Jacob Gonzales going 4-1 on the day. 

Pair of Men's Wrestlers set to compete at NAIA Championships
Pair of Men's Wrestlers set to compete at NAIA Championships

March 04, 2026

(Wichita, KS) - The Rochester Christian men’s wrestling team is headed to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National Championships in Wichita, Kansas, this week, beginning on Thursday. 

27 RCU Student-Athletes named to NAIA Scholar-Athlete list
27 RCU Student-Athletes named to NAIA Scholar-Athlete list

February 24, 2026

(Rochester Hills, MI) - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced its Winter 2025-2026 Scholar-Athletes.

Trio of Warriors earn Men's Wrestling WHAC Postseason Awards
Trio of Warriors earn Men's Wrestling WHAC Postseason Awards

February 16, 2026

(Rochester Hills, MI) - The Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) released its postseason awards and honors following the WHAC Championships on Saturday, and several Warrior wrestlers earned honors.

Men's Wrestling's Nickolas Alayan earns WHAC Wrestler of the Week
Men's Wrestling's Nickolas Alayan earns WHAC Wrestler of the Week

February 16, 2026

(Rochester Hills, MI) - The Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) has announced its Wrestlers of the Week for February 9-15, and Rochester Christian’s Nickolas Alayan earned the honors this week following his performance at the WHAC Championships. 

Men's Wrestling places fourth at WHAC Championships; Alayan earns programs first-ever WHAC Championship
Men's Wrestling places fourth at WHAC Championships; Alayan earns programs first-ever WHAC Championship

February 14, 2026

(Fort Wayne, IN) - The Rochester Christian men’s wrestling team headed to Fort Wayne and Indiana Tech to compete at the WHAC Championships on Saturday.

Coleman earns WHAC Wrestler of the Week honor
Coleman earns WHAC Wrestler of the Week honor

February 02, 2026

(Rochester Hills, MI) - The Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) has announced its WHAC Wrestler of the Week for January 26-February 1.

Men's Wrestling see's success at Whizzer Open
Men's Wrestling see's success at Whizzer Open

February 01, 2026

(Dearborn, MI) - The Rochester Christian men’s wrestling team took to the mat on Sunday at the Whizzer Open on the campus of Henry Ford College.

Men's Wrestling drops WHAC contest to Siena Heights
Men's Wrestling drops WHAC contest to Siena Heights

January 29, 2026

(Adrian, MI) - The Rochester Christian men’s wrestling team headed down to Siena Heights for a Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) matchup.

Men's Wreslting competes at the Bruce Dickey Open on Sunday
Men's Wreslting competes at the Bruce Dickey Open on Sunday

January 18, 2026

(Alma, MI) - The Rochester Christian men’s wrestling team competed at the Alma Open on Sunday.

Men's Wrestling earns 36-9 win over Defiance on Senior Night
Men's Wrestling earns 36-9 win over Defiance on Senior Night

January 14, 2026

(Rochester Hills, MI) - The Rochester Christian men’s wrestling team celebrated its three senior team members, Nickolas Alayan, Dakota Quinlan, and Peyton Frederick, against the Yellow Jackets from Defiance College.

Men's Wrestling pins the Cougars to start off 2026
Men's Wrestling pins the Cougars to start off 2026

January 09, 2026

(Howell, MI) - The Rochester Christian men’s wrestling team competed on Friday evening in a WHAC duel against the Cleary University Cougars.

Men's Wrestling drops trio matches at the "Fire" Duels
Men's Wrestling drops trio matches at the "Fire" Duels

December 18, 2025

(Lakeland, FL) - The Rochester Christian men’s wrestling completed its trip down to Florida at the Southeastern “Fire” Duels.

Men's Wrestling falls to Brewton-Parker on Tuesday
Men's Wrestling falls to Brewton-Parker on Tuesday

December 16, 2025

(Mt. Vernon, GA) - The Rochester Christian men’s wrestling team continued its trek down to Florida with a stop in Mt. Vernon, Georgia, for a duel against #RV Brewton-Parker.