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Yahoo
16-05-2025
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National Duals Invitational announces first 16-team field full of NCAA wrestling powers
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability subject to change. The field for the National Duals Invitational is set. The first-of-its-kind college wrestling tournament announced the 16 teams that will compete in the inaugural event later this year. The field: Arizona State, Arkansas-Little Rock, Cornell, Illinois, Iowa, Lehigh, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, NC State, Nebraska, Northern Iowa, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, Virginia Tech and Wyoming. Advertisement The tournament is set for Nov. 15 and 16 at the BOK Center in Tulsa. On the line will be $1 million in prize money. 'The National Duals Invitational is about elevating the sport,' tournament director Matt Surber said in a release. 'We want to create an event that wrestlers dream of competing in — something that brings national attention, rewards programs and grows wrestling's footprint. 'We look forward to an exciting weekend of high-stakes duals and incredible competition.' More: How Wyatt Hendrickson's NCAA upset created momentum for new National Duals Invitational The most noticeable absence in the National Duals Invitational field is Penn State, the four-time defending national champion. The Nittany Lions received an automatic invitation to compete as did the other top 12 teams at this past spring's NCAA Championships. But with Penn State declining a spot, five teams instead of the intended four were selected at random from the teams that finished from 13th to 24th at NCAAs. Advertisement Those five are Arizona State, Arkansas-Little Rock, Lehigh, Missouri and Wyoming. The 16 programs in the National Duals Invitational field have combined in their history to win more than 60 NCAA team titles and claim more than 450 individual national champs. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on May 23 through Ticketmaster and the BOK Center box office. Jenni Carlson: Jenni can be reached at jcarlson@ Like her at follow her at @ and and support her work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: National Duals Invitational unveils college wrestling 16-team field
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15-05-2025
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National Duals Invitational Announces Loaded Field for Inaugural $1M College Wrestling Event
Tickets go on sale May 23 at 10 a.m. OKLAHOMA CITY, May 15, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Duals Invitational, a groundbreaking $1 million collegiate wrestling event sponsored by Paycom, has announced its inaugural 16-team field. Tickets for the premier tournament – which will take place Nov. 15-16 at BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma – go on sale May 23. Cornell, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, NC State, Nebraska, Northern Iowa, Ohio State, Oklahoma State and Virginia Tech all received automatic entry by finishing in the top 12 of the previous NCAA Championships. The field is rounded out by Arizona State, Lehigh, Little Rock, Missouri and Wyoming, who were randomly selected from teams that finished 13-24 in the NCAA standings. Together, the 16 programs represent some of the most storied traditions in collegiate wrestling, combining for more than 60 NCAA team titles and over 450 individual national champions. "The National Duals Invitational is about elevating the sport," said Matt Surber, tournament director. "We want to create an event that wrestlers dream of competing in – something that brings national attention, rewards programs and grows wrestling's footprint. We look forward to an exciting weekend of high-stakes duals and incredible competition." Teams will compete for unprecedented prize money featuring a total purse of more than $1 million. The top eight teams will earn payouts, with the winning squad walking away with $200,000. The second- and third-place teams will earn $150,000, while fourth place earns $75,000. Fifth- through eighth-place payouts will be: $50,000, $40,000, $25,000, and $20,000, respectively. All participating teams will receive $20,000 for attending. Thirty-four-time NCAA champion Oklahoma State is serving as the host school. Tickets will be available for purchase beginning May 23 at 10 a.m. CT through Ticketmaster and the BOK Center Box Office. For updates and more information, visit About the National Duals Invitational The National Duals Invitational is a premier collegiate wrestling event featuring 16 of the top NCAA Division I teams competing for a total purse of more than $1 million. Hosted at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Invitational offers substantial payouts to participating programs, including $200,000 to the championship team. The National Duals Invitational is sponsored by Paycom and hosted by 34-time NCAA champion Oklahoma State University. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Matt SurberNational Duals Invitationalpress@
Business Wire
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Wire
National Duals Invitational Announces Loaded Field for Inaugural $1M College Wrestling Event
OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Duals Invitational, a groundbreaking $1 million collegiate wrestling event sponsored by Paycom, has announced its inaugural 16-team field. Tickets for the premier tournament – which will take place Nov. 15-16 at BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma – go on sale May 23. Cornell, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, NC State, Nebraska, Northern Iowa, Ohio State, Oklahoma State and Virginia Tech all received automatic entry by finishing in the top 12 of the previous NCAA Championships. The field is rounded out by Arizona State, Lehigh, Little Rock, Missouri and Wyoming, who were randomly selected from teams that finished 13-24 in the NCAA standings. Together, the 16 programs represent some of the most storied traditions in collegiate wrestling, combining for more than 60 NCAA team titles and over 450 individual national champions. 'The National Duals Invitational is about elevating the sport,' said Matt Surber, tournament director. 'We want to create an event that wrestlers dream of competing in – something that brings national attention, rewards programs and grows wrestling's footprint. We look forward to an exciting weekend of high-stakes duals and incredible competition.' Teams will compete for unprecedented prize money featuring a total purse of more than $1 million. The top eight teams will earn payouts, with the winning squad walking away with $200,000. The second- and third-place teams will earn $150,000, while fourth place earns $75,000. Fifth- through eighth-place payouts will be: $50,000, $40,000, $25,000, and $20,000, respectively. All participating teams will receive $20,000 for attending. Thirty-four-time NCAA champion Oklahoma State is serving as the host school. Tickets will be available for purchase beginning May 23 at 10 a.m. CT through Ticketmaster and the BOK Center Box Office. For updates and more information, visit The National Duals Invitational is a premier collegiate wrestling event featuring 16 of the top NCAA Division I teams competing for a total purse of more than $1 million. Hosted at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Invitational offers substantial payouts to participating programs, including $200,000 to the championship team. The National Duals Invitational is sponsored by Paycom and hosted by 34-time NCAA champion Oklahoma State University.
