https://wbueagles.com en-us https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260323mp9nzp 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. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260323mp9nzp https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260309h01kpv 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. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260309h01kpv https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260224uauvoc 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. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260224uauvoc https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260223fk3wha 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. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260223fk3wha https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260219j8c3gg 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. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260219j8c3gg https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260210iun69v 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. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260210iun69v https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260207w0pug6 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. Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260207w0pug6 https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260116odnpth 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. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260116odnpth https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260115xp8o5v 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. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260115xp8o5v https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20251213nscmlf GATLINBURG, Tenn. (12/13/25) – The Williams Baptist University wrestling team fell to three top-ten teams at the Rocky Top Duals on Saturday. Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20251213nscmlf https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20251208j9h9f2 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. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20251208j9h9f2 https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20251124ghmdfw 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. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20251124ghmdfw https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20251117f10d0g 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. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20251117f10d0g https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20251112uqnt0s 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. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20251112uqnt0s https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20251111oqaij5 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. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20251111oqaij5 https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20251103esmzd5 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. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20251103esmzd5 https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20250821gnb46b WALNUT RIDGE, Ark.  (8/21/25) – The Williams Baptist University wrestling program will host five duals inside the Southerland-Mabee Center this season, as head coach Erik Cooley announced the 2025-26 slate on Thursday morning. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20250821gnb46b https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2024-25/releases/20250227l93pfu WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (2/27/25) – The Williams Baptist University men’s wrestling team wrapped up its 2024-25 campaign at the American Midwest Conference Championships on Saturday in Oklahoma City, Okla. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2024-25/releases/20250227l93pfu https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2024-25/releases/20250203fv6apu WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (2/3/25) – The Williams Baptist University men’s wrestling program competed in one final tuneup meet before the AMC/SAC Tournament on Saturday in the Missouri Valley Open hosted by Missouri Valley College. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2024-25/releases/20250203fv6apu https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2024-25/releases/20250118pa7s1f WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (1/18/25) – The Williams Baptist University men’s wrestling team went winless in the 2025 American Midwest Conference/Sooner Athletic Conference Wrestling Duals hosted in the Southerland-Mabee Center on Saturday morning. Sat, 18 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2024-25/releases/20250118pa7s1f https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2024-25/releases/20241209ehimh9 CLARKSVILLE, Ark. (12/9/24) – The Williams Baptist University wrestling team took home its first dual victory of the season at the Ozark Quad Duals hosted by the University of the Ozarks on Saturday morning. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2024-25/releases/20241209ehimh9 https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2024-25/releases/20241125ia2tev WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (11/25/24) – The Williams Baptist University men’s wrestling team traveled to Powder Springs, Ga. on Saturday to battle in the Life Open, hosted by Life University. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2024-25/releases/20241125ia2tev https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2024-25/releases/20241114ibc2iu ARKADELPHIA, Ark. (11/14/24) – The Williams Baptist University wrestling team lost its first dual of the season against Ouachita Baptist 53-6 on Wednesday night. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2024-25/releases/20241114ibc2iu https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2024-25/releases/20241104h9vhvk CORBIN, Ky. (11/4/24) – The Williams Baptist University wrestling team kicked off its 2024-25 campaign at the Pepsi Patriot Open hosted by the University of the Cumberlands on Saturday. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2024-25/releases/20241104h9vhvk https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2024-25/releases/20241031qt4fgs WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (10/31/24) – Under first year Head Coach Erik Cooley, the Williams Baptist wrestling team looks forward to the start of its 2024-25 campaign on Saturday, Nov. 2. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2024-25/releases/20241031qt4fgs https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2024-25/releases/20240828gfyw8w WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (8/28/24) – The Williams Baptist University wrestling schedule was announced on Wednesday, with the Eagles looking to make strides in 2024-25 under first-year head coach Erik Cooley. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2024-25/releases/20240828gfyw8w https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2023-24/releases/20240508drcoeh WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (5/8/23) – The Williams Baptist University athletic department has announced that WBU alum Erik Cooley will take over as the school’s fourth head wrestling coach. Wed, 08 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2023-24/releases/20240508drcoeh https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2023-24/releases/20240217wpr4xk ST. LOUIS, Mo. (2/17/24) - The Williams Baptist University wrestling finished seventh with a team score of 39 points at the American Midwest Conference/Sooner Athletic Conference championship hosted by Missouri Baptist Saturday afternoon. Sat, 17 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2023-24/releases/20240217wpr4xk https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2023-24/releases/2024012113p6w2 MARSHALL, Mo. (1/20/24) - Isaiah Vizcarrondo and Alzarius Boykins each posted wins as the Williams Baptist men’s wrestling team competed at the Missouri Valley Invite.  Sun, 21 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2023-24/releases/2024012113p6w2 https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2023-24/releases/20240113ro7zi1 ST. LOUIS, Mo. (1/13/24) - Williams Baptist University men’s wrestling team turned in its most-decorated performance of the season at the Spartan Invite hosted by Missouri Baptist University on Saturday. Sat, 13 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://wbueagles.com/sports/mwrest/2023-24/releases/20240113ro7zi1