KENOSHA, Wis. — The No. 3-ranked Parkside wrestling team is set to compete as the No. 3 seed at the 2026 NWCA National Duals, scheduled for January 9–10 at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The two-day national showcase features the top eight finishing teams from the 2025 event, including the Rangers, who placed fifth.

Central Oklahoma enters the tournament as the top seed, followed by No. 2 Nebraska–Kearney. Parkside anchors a loaded half of the bracket that includes No. 6 Tiffin, Upper Iowa, No. 8 McKendree, and Nebraska–Kearney.

The Rangers will open the tournament Friday afternoon at 2pm against West Liberty University on Mat 13. With a win, Parkside will advance to face either NSIC rival Minnesota State or No. 12-ranked Grand Valley State in the second round at 4pm.                                                

The NWCA National Duals championship rounds begin Friday with the first two rounds contested at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. (CT). The tournament resumes Saturday with the semifinals slated for 11 a.m., followed by the championship dual at 4 p.m.

Fans can follow all the action with live coverage available on FloWrestling, with additional links and updates provided at ParksideRangers.com/coverage.