The NCAA Said Yes!

ANAHEIM, CA - Huge announcement from the NCAA yesterday as they voted yes on approving women’s wrestling for Full Emerging Status for Women’s Wrestling in Division II & III. The Division I vote will happen in April.

Reactions to the decision:

“The growth for NCAA collegiate opportunity for our women is in full effect! Congratulations to all involved and to all who made this possible!” -Wrestle Like a Girl

“When I watched my first NCAA’s at 15 I had literal dreams of wrestling on a stage like that one day. That’s what we’re fighting for—so when young girls watch college wrestling they can truly say ‘that’s going to be me someday.’ #emergingsportstatus” -2019 Senior Nationals Champion, Emma Bruntil

“Big day, big day, big day…a historic day for women’s wrestling.” -2019 Pan-Am Champion & King University Assistant Coach, Julia Salata

“Nothing makes me happier than seeing people who once didn’t support women’s wrestling become adamant supporters #change” -Senior Level wrestler, Skylar Grote

“A GREAT DAY FOR WRESTLING!!!!” -USA Wrestling Twitter

*Photo courtesy of Wrestle Like a Girl.