2025-26 Eagles Wrestling News

Eagles Post Strong Showing at Life Open
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 
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
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
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
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.

Eagles Wrestling Reveals 2025-26 Schedule
Eagles Wrestling Reveals 2025-26 Schedule

August 21, 2025

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.