Wyoming Cowboys Open 2026-2027 Wrestling Season Against Western Wyoming
In a report detailing the start of the 2026-2027 collegiate wrestling season, the Wyoming Cowboys opened their dual schedule against Western Wyoming Community College. Both squads entered the matchup featuring overhauled rosters, with Wyoming introducing 15 new faces and Western Wyoming bringing in 16 newcomers.
The dual action began at 125 pounds, where Wyoming freshman Isaiah Harrison secured an early takedown and a solid ride before conceding a late first-period reversal. Harrison quickly rebounded by pinning his opponent. At 133 pounds, sophomore Luke Willochel worked his way to a technical fall. Freshman Derek Barrows added to the fall action, recovering from a dangerous position to secure a takedown.
We thoroughly dominated Western Wyoming on Saturday to kick off our 2026-27 season in style 🪩📰⤵️ https://t.co/Qr75SEEPaj
Freshman and Sophomore Core Drives Wyoming Lineup
Wyoming deployed a young lower-weight lineup, starting three freshmen and two sophomores between 125 and 157 pounds. Freshmen Austin Collins and sophomore Antonio Avila posted back-to-back technical falls. Avila competed at 157 pounds after wrestling at 149 pounds during the previous season.
Manny Rojas, an Iowa State transfer, secured a major decision while controlling the center of the mat. Further down the roster, Riley and Eddie recorded technical falls across different time frames, at 7:00 and :56 respectively, while Joey secured a quick pin against Gates.
🚨WYOMING WIN🚨FIRST-CLASS AUDITION 👊Derek Barrows pins 🧷 Dalton Compton in the second period in Barrow’s first-collegiate bout❗️ Wyoming 17, Western Wyoming 0 pic.twitter.com/5m4igwUgpX
Winston McBride earned a chance to start for the Cowboys while teammate Carroll recovers from an injury. McBride secured a major decision victory utilizing quick footwork.
Upcoming Match Schedule
Following the opening dual, the Cowboys will not return to the UniWyo facility until Jan 8. Wyoming is scheduled to return to action on Sunday, Nov 8 at 2pm against Nebraska.
🚨WYOMING WIN🚨Winston McBride defeats Morgan Hatch via major decision, 18-5❗️ pic.twitter.com/QcDjK6cW4H
