Women's Wrestling
Tracy Hubbard Named WBU Wrestling Head Coach
March 23, 2026
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (3/23/26) – The Williams Baptist University athletic department introduced Tracy Hubbard as the fifth head coach of Eagles wrestling on Monday afternoon.
Russell Competes at NAIA Men’s Wrestling National Championships
March 09, 2026
WICHITA, Kan. (3/9/26) – Williams Baptist University wrestling freshman Matthew Russell became WBU’s 60th NAIA individual qualifier in program history as he competed in the NAIA Men’s Wrestling National Championships inside Heartland Credit Union Arena on Thursday.
Russell Qualifies for NAIA Wrestling National Championships
February 24, 2026
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (2/24/26) – Williams Baptist University wrestling freshman Matthew Russell earned an automatic qualifying bid to the NAIA Men’s Wrestling National Championships on Saturday at the Sooner Athletic Conference Championships.
Eagles Finish Fourth at SAC Wrestling Championships
February 23, 2026
FORT WORTH, Texas. (2/23/26) – The Williams Baptist University wrestling team finished fourth at the Sooner Athletic Conference Wrestling Championships hosted by Texas Wesleyan University on Saturday.
WREST Meet Preview: SAC Men’s Wrestling Championships (Feb. 21)
February 19, 2026
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (2/19/26) – The Williams Baptist University wrestling team will compete in the Sooner Athletic Conference Championships on Saturday, Feb. 21 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Saavedra Tabbed SAC Wrestler of the Week
February 10, 2026
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (2/10/26) – Williams Baptist University wrestling freshman Caiden Saavedra was named Sooner Athletic Conference Wrestler of the Week for his effort at the Missouri Valley Open, the conference announced Tuesday morning.
Saavedra Takes First at Missouri Valley Open
February 07, 2026
MARSHALL, Mo. (2/7/26) – Caiden Saavedra took first place in the 149 bracket as the Williams Baptist University wrestling team competed in the Missouri Valley Open hosted by Missouri Valley College on Saturday.
Eagles Take Down Scots in Home Dual Finale
January 16, 2026
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (1/15/26) – The Williams Baptist University wrestling team capped off an undefeated week of duals inside the Southerland-Mabee Center with a 33-17 win over Lyon on Friday afternoon.
Eagles Wrestling Sweeps Tri-Dual at Home
January 15, 2026
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (1/15/26) – The Williams Baptist University wrestling team went 2-0 in a tri-dual against McMurry and Central Baptist on Thursday evening inside the Southerland-Mabee Center.
Eagles Go Winless at Rocky Top Duals
December 13, 2025
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (12/13/25) – The Williams Baptist University wrestling team fell to three top-ten teams at the Rocky Top Duals on Saturday.
Saavedra, Russell Place at Mustang Invitational
December 08, 2025
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (12/8/25) – Caiden Saavedra and Matthew Russell led the Williams Baptist University wrestling team to a sixth place team finish at the Mustang Invitational in Conway, Ark. on Saturday.
Eagles Post Strong Showing at Life Open
November 24, 2025
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (11/24/25) – The Williams Baptist University wrestling team put on a strong showing at the Life Lucha Open in Douglasville, Ga., on Saturday, with three wrestlers placing in the top eight of their brackets.
Russell, Kincade Lead WBU at Drury Open
November 17, 2025
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (11/17/25) – The Williams Baptist University wrestling team had two top-eight finishers at the Drury Open in Springfield, Mo. on Saturday.
Eagles Fall to Ouachita in First Dual of the Season
November 12, 2025
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (11/12/25) – The Williams Baptist University wrestling team lost its first dual of the season to DII No. 25 Ouachita Baptist 43-3 inside the Southerland-Mabee Center on Wednesday night.
Saavedra Takes First at Viking Open
November 11, 2025
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (11/11/25) – Williams Baptist University wrestling freshman Caiden Saavedra notched his first event win as an Eagle after going 4-0 in the 149 bracket at the Viking Open hosted by Carl Albert State on Saturday.
Saavedra Leads the Way at Patriot Open
November 03, 2025
CORBIN, Ky. (11/3/25) – The Williams Baptist University wrestling team opened its 2025 season at the Pepsi Patriot Open hosted by Cumberlands on Saturday.