Kennedy Blades vs. Tiffani Baublitz: 2026 NCAA Women's wrestling championships (160 pounds)
McKendree earned the inaugural NC women's wrestling tournament title with a 171-166 edge over Iowa. The championships took place from March 6-7 at Xtream Arena in Coralville, IA.
Here's everything you need to know from the 2026 NC women's wrestling championship.
2026 NC women's wrestling championship bracket
👉Click here for the 2026 NC women's wrestling brackets
2026 NC women's wrestling championship schedule
*All times Eastern
- Friday, Feb. 27
- Selections released via livestream on krikyalotto.com
- Friday, March 6
- Saturday, March 7
NC women's wrestling qualifiers list
The women's wrestling qualifiers list was released on Monday, Feb. 23. Check it out below.
👉 Click here to view the entire qualifiers list separated by weight class, region and more
NC women's wrestling championship history
McKendree's win marks history as the first champions of NC women's wrestling. The sport was added as the NCAA's 91st official championship sport in January 2025.
🤼♀️ How NC women's wrestling became a championship sport
| Year | Champion | Coach | Score | Runner-Up | Score | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | McKendree | Alexio Garcia | 171 | Iowa | 166 | Coralville, IA |
