Presbyterian College Women’s Wrestling Unveils 2025-26 Season Schedule
CLINTON, S.C. – The Presbyterian College women’s wrestling team, currently ranked fifth in the preseason national rankings, has announced its schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Under the leadership of Brian Vutianitis, who earned accolades as the Southeast Region Coach of the Year, the team is set to kick off their competitive journey on November 1.
Season Overview
Fresh from a remarkable sixth-place finish at last year’s national championships, the Blue Hose secured their standing with a team title at the Southeast Regional, sending 14 wrestlers to the Nationals. As women’s wrestling becomes an official NCAA sport this season, expectations are high for the team.
Notable Matchups and Events
- November 1: The team will open their season with a series of duals against Allen, Newberry, and Huntingdon at Hillcrest High School.
- November 15: The “Throwdown on the Yorktown” event features a marquee dual against the reigning national champions, Iowa, on the USS Yorktown Battleship.
- November 22: Just a day after facing Iowa, the Blue Hose will host the Blue Hose Challenge at Templeton Gymnasium.
- November 21: King University will visit Templeton for another high-stakes dual.
Monthly Breakdown
December
In December, the team will have a lighter schedule, beginning with the Desert Duals in Las Vegas on December 17 and facing Frostburg State in Delaware before Christmas.
January
The New Year will see the Blue Hose participating in a series of duals and a tournament at Huntingdon on January 3 and 4, respectively. They will also compete in the NWCA National Duals at the University of Northern Iowa on January 9-10.
February
The regular season will conclude with the Bobcat Open at Frostburg on February 7. Following this, the team will aim for consecutive Southeast Region championships on February 20-21, where they expect to qualify several athletes for the NCAA National Championships in early March.
Postseason Aspirations
Returning to Iowa in March for the national meet, the Blue Hose look to build on their momentum from last season, where six wrestlers achieved All-American status. Notably, freshman Carina Giangeruso placed fourth in her weight class, signaling promising potential in the squad moving forward.
