A three time state finalist and two time state champion in Virginia, Cardinale began his college career wrestling at Old Dominion University in 2017. Cardinale wrestled the 17-18 season unattached at 125 pounds going 18-10 on the year. The following season Cardinale wrestled up at 133 pounds starting for the Monarchs for the majority of the season before moving back down to 125 pounds for 2019-2020 season. Cardinale finished the season with a 25-9 overall record and was the runner - up at the MAC championships qualifying for the NCAA tournament before it was cancelled due to Covid-19. shortly after the NCAA season was cancelled, Old Dominion dropped their wrestling program.
Aaron Brooks The 3? Here Are 7 Surprising NCAA Wrestling Championship Seeds
Mar 9, 2023
Happy NCAA bracket day! You can view all the brackets on TrackWrestling HERE. We have already released a bunch of content surrounding them including a reaction show (watch above), Iowa breakdown, Penn State breakdown, and more.
Big 12 Wrestling Championships Preview, Team Race, & Qualifying Projections
Feb 27, 2023
The Big 12 Wrestling Championships take place in Tulsa, Oklahoma March 4-5. Not only will team and individual conference champions be crowned, but 64 wrestlers will also automatically qualify for the NCAA Championships which will be held in Tulsa two weeks later.
Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 16 Of NCAA Wrestling
Feb 14, 2023
It's the last big week of the NCAA season, and it should be a great one! We'll start off with the most anticipated match of the year between NCAA champions David Carr and Keegan O'Toole during an incredible Iowa State vs Missouri dual, we'll see Cornell vs Ohio State on Saturday, and we'll wrap up with a legacy dual between Oklahoma State and Iowa on Sunday.
Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 15 Of NCAA Wrestling
Feb 7, 2023
We only have a few weeks of dual meets left on the NCAA calendar, so let's enjoy it while it lasts! This week we'll have a whole bunch more ranked matchups and plenty of great action to look forward to. Here's every event on the division 1 calendar plus every time all 330 ranked wrestlers could compete. All times listed are Eastern Standard Time.
Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 14 Of NCAA Wrestling
Jan 31, 2023
The action doesn't slow down on week 14 of the NCAA wrestling season. Get ready for Ohio State vs Penn State, Iowa vs Minnesota, and a whole lot more. Below is a list of all the division 1 wrestling events on this week's calendar plus every time we could see all 330 ranked wrestlers in action. Times listed are in Eastern Standard Time.
Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 12 Of NCAA Wrestling
Jan 17, 2023
This weekend has plenty of spicy matchups on the team and individual level, especially on Friday night when Penn State takes on Michigan and Iowa battles Nebraska. Here's every match on the D1 calendar (compiled by Britt Malinski) and every time we could see all 330 ranked wrestlers in action.
Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 11 Of NCAA Wrestling
Jan 10, 2023
A whole bunch more duals are on tap for week 11 of NCAA wrestling. Here's every event on the NCAA D1 calendar along with every place we could see all 330 ranked wrestlers compete.
Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 5 Of NCAA Wrestling
Nov 29, 2022
December is upon us, and that means it's CKLV week! Throw in Iowa vs Iowa State and a bunch of other great duals, and week 5 of the season is shaping up to be the most consequential week of the season so far. Below is a list of every D1 event on the calendar along with all the ranked wrestlers we could see at those events. All times listed are Eastern Standard Time.
Where Every Ranked Wrestler Is Set To Compete On Week 3 Of NCAA Wrestling
Nov 15, 2022
NCAA wrestling action keeps heating up. After back-to-back weekends with more than 50 upsets, week three sets the table for even more potential chaos than we've already seen. Here's a list of every D1 event on this weekend's calendar along with all the ranked wrestlers who could participate in that event. This list also includes links to events that are live on FloWrestling along with preview content where applicable. All times listed are Eastern Standard Time.
Where Every Ranked Wrestler Is Set To Compete On Week 2 Of NCAA Wrestling
Nov 8, 2022
The first week of the NCAA season saw incredible duals, new emerging stars, and over 50 upsets. Get ready for week two with a list of every D1 wrestling event on the calendar along with a list of every ranked wrestler who could compete in each event. Also, look out for links to preview content for many of these events throughout this article. All events listed are in Eastern Standard Time.
Where Every Ranked Wrestler Is Set To Compete On Week 1 Of NCAA Wrestling
Oct 31, 2022
NCAA wrestling season is here! Check out every single event on this week's calendar with a list of all the ranked wrestlers we could see in action at each event. Please note that not every ranked wrestler will end up competing, but at least we know where their teams are scheduled to wrestle. We have links to previews and where applicable along with links to watch live for events on FloWrestling. All times listed are Eastern Standard Time.
What To Watch For At The 2022 Southeast Open
Oct 21, 2022
The 2022 Southeast Open will kick off the college wrestling season on November 5 in Salem, Virginia. There will be a number of top division 1 teams in attendance and numerous storylines to follow as the tournament unfolds. Check out a breakdown below of some of the most interesting things to watch for at the Southeast Open.
2022-23 NCAA 125-Pound Preview: The Return Of Spencer Lee
Jul 17, 2022
The last three years of NCAA wrestling have been anything but typical and the next few seasons are primed to stay on the peculiar end of the spectrum thanks to the extra year of eligibility granted to every wrestler who participated in the 2021 season.
Suriano - Arujau Collision Course: 2022 125-Pound NCAA Championship Preview
Mar 14, 2022
NCAA week is finally here! The lightest weight class in Detroit also has the potential to be one of the most chaotic. Take my predictions with a grain of salt considering now that I have put them on wax, they're almost sure to not come true. However, the info in the preview will always be true, so feel free to take it in salt-free!
Who Was Helped Or Hurt The Most By Their NCAA Seeds
Mar 11, 2022
NCAA Championship Tournament seeds don't always align with expectations. Outside of the coaches' poll, however, there is essentially no human element is involved. A seed is determined by a national qualifier's body of work over the course of the season, as well as that of his competitors, and then a formula which is applied to everyone.
