Five All-Americans Win Medal-Round Matches, U-M Finishes Seventh at NCAA Championships

Michigan wrestling team claims seven top-eight finishes at NCAA Tournament

Mar. 22, 2026 at 2:48am

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The University of Michigan wrestling team closed out its 2026 NCAA Championships with a near-perfect fifth session on Saturday morning (March 21) as all five Wolverine All-Americans won their medal matches in front of 17,621 fans at Rocket Arena. U-M claimed seventh place (66 points) in the final team standings, with five All-Americans tying for the fifth most at the 2026 NCAA Championships.

Why it matters

Michigan's strong performance at the NCAA Championships, with five All-Americans and a seventh-place team finish, solidifies the program's status as one of the top wrestling programs in the country. The Wolverines have now finished in the top 10 in nine of the last 10 tournaments, demonstrating their consistent excellence.

The details

Graduate students Lachlan McNeil and Taye Ghadiali bounced back from their semifinal losses with back-to-back consolation wins to claim third at 149 pounds and heavyweight, respectively. Redshirt freshmen Brock Mantanona and Cameron Catrabone also earned All-America honors, with Mantanona taking fifth at 184 pounds and Catrabone finishing seventh at 157 pounds. Redshirt sophomore Beau Mantanona scored a first-period pin in the seventh-place bout at 174 pounds.

  • The NCAA Championships took place from March 19-21, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
  • The fifth and final session of the tournament was held on Saturday morning, March 21.

The players

Lachlan McNeil

A graduate student who claimed third place at 149 pounds, the best NCAA finish of his four-time All-America career.

Taye Ghadiali

A graduate student who took third place at heavyweight, posting a 28-3 record this season with 17 bonus wins.

Brock Mantanona

A redshirt freshman who earned fifth place at 184 pounds in his NCAA Championships debut.

Cameron Catrabone

A redshirt freshman who placed seventh at 157 pounds in his first NCAA Tournament.

Beau Mantanona

A redshirt sophomore who scored a first-period pin in the seventh-place bout at 174 pounds.

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What’s next

The University of Michigan wrestling team's season has concluded with the completion of the 2026 NCAA Championships.

The takeaway

Michigan's strong performance at the NCAA Championships, with five All-Americans and a seventh-place team finish, demonstrates the program's continued excellence and status as one of the top wrestling programs in the country.