With a new coach and a new roster, the University of Northern Colorado wrestling team makes its first appearance in about month’s time for the 2025-26 season.

UNC hired head coach Teyon Ware in July to replace Troy Nickerson, who left the program after 11 years to be the coach at Army West Point.

The Bears open the year with their annual Blue and Gold scrimmage at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at Bank of Colorado Arena.

The following week, the team starts the season with matches at North Carolina State (Saturday, Nov. 8) and the University of North Carolina (Nov. 9).

UNC’s first home dual match is Dec. 19 against Campbell University.

Coach Ware will lead the Bears in his first official home dual on (Dec. 19) against Campbell University. Ware’s assistants are Earl Hall, who was with the progr

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