North Carolina State University Athletics
NCAA Wrestling Championships Seeds and Brackets Released
3/12/2026 3:25:00 PM | Wrestling
RALEIGH – Sending seven wrestlers to the 2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships next week, NC State wrestling claimed two top-five seeds in their respective weight classes, while two more were in the top-10.
The 2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships take place next week from Thursday, March 19 to Saturday, March 22, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
The tournament will consist of 330 total wrestlers across the 10 weight classes, making each weight class bracket consist of 33 guys, while the top eight at the conclusion of the three days will earn All-American honors.
For the 11th consecutive season, NC State wrestling will send at least seven athletes to the national tournament to compete in the final leg of the season. The Pack returns four All-Americans who look to climb back onto the podium, which includes the reigning 125 lbs national champion, Vincent Robinson.
NC State Wrestling seeds
125 | (12) Vincent Robinson // 15-4 (redshirt-sophomore)
133 | (22) Zach Redding // 12-8 (6th year)
141 | (16) Ryan Jack // 15-7 (6th year)
149 | (5) Koy Buesgens // 21-3 (redshirt-sophomore)
165 | (10) Will Denny // 16-4 (freshman)
174 | (6) Matty Singleton // 16-3 (redshirt-junior)
285 | (2) Isaac Trumble // 16-0 (6th year)
First Round Match-Ups
125 | (12) Vincent Robinson vs. (21) Conrad Hendriksen (Oklahoma)
133 | (22) Zach Redding vs. (11) Tyler Ferrara (Cornell)
141 | (16) Ryan Jack vs. (17) Caedyn Ricciardi (Navy)
149 | (5) Koy Buesgens vs. (28) Kade Brown (Pittsburgh)
165 | (10) Will Denny vs. (23) Chris Earnest (Kent State)
174 | (6) Matty Singleton vs. (27) Collin Carrigan (North Carolina)
285 | (2) Isaac Trumble vs. (31) Brenan Morgan (Virginia)
Championships Schedule
The NCAA Championships is spread across three days of competition that is divided into six sessions. The three days (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) will each hold a morning and evening session.
Thursday, March 19
Session 1 (First Round) - 12 p.m. on ESPN+ & ESPN2
Session 2 (Second Round & Consolation First Round) - 7 p.m. on ESPN
Friday, March 20
Session 3 (Quarterfinals & Consolation Second and Third Rounds) - 12 p.m. on ESPN & ESPNU
Session 4 (Semifinals & Blood Round) - 8 p.m. on ESPN & ESPN2
Saturday, March 21
Session 5 (Medal Round) - 11 a.m. on ESPN & ESPNU
Session 6 (Championship Matches) - 6:30 p.m. on ESPN
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