The award is named after Wade Schalles, one of American wrestling's most storied pinners and a Distinguished Member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. During his collegiate career (1970 …

Jul 9, 2025 · The NCAA released a list of pins and tech falls leaders this week which is a perfect time to break down the DI wrestlers leading the nation in the most falls.

This article explores the wrestlers who have amassed the most pins in NCAA wrestling history, delving into their careers, techniques, and the historical context of pinning in collegiate wrestling.

Apr 9, 2019 · A four-time NCAA finalist and two-time champion at 174 pounds, Askren twice won the Hodge Trophy as the best wrestler in college. He wrestled a style Hodge liked, pinning a majority of …

Schalles, a native of Hollidaysburg, Pa., wrestled at Clarion from 1971-74 and holds the all-time NCAA record for most pins with 106. He is the only wrestler in NCAA history with at least 100 career pins …

The record for the most pins in a Division I wrestling season is held by Wade Schalles from Clarion University, with 106 pins during the 1972-1973 season. Schalles was an exceptional wrestler known …

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Jun 4, 2025 · The Schalles Award, presented annually to the nation’s top collegiate pinner, is named after Wade Schalles, who set the college pin record at Clarion (Pa.) State where he also won two …

The pin put the Nittany Lions up by 121⁄2 points and wrapped up a seventh NCAA team title in eight years. Penn State totaled 1411⁄2 points to Ohio State’s 1341⁄2 points.

As a wrestler, Roger Frizzell was a four-time All-American for the University of Oklahoma, placing fourth at the NCAA tournament as a freshman and third each of his last three seasons. Upon graduation, …