CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Washington and Lee University wrestler Liam Flanagan (157) secured NCAA Division III All-America honors and advanced to the championship semifinals on Friday during the opening day of the 2026 NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse.

Flanagan posted two tightly contested victories in the championship bracket to remain unbeaten and move into Saturday morning’s semifinal round. The sophomore opened the tournament with a 4–1 decision over Thomas DiResta (Johnson & Wales) before edging Eric Kinkaid (Loras) in a 3–2 tiebreaker decision in the quarterfinals.

By advancing to the semifinals, Flanagan secured a top-eight finish and All-America status, marking Washington and Lee’s latest national wrestling honoree.

The remaining Generals competed throughout Friday’s championship and consolation rounds. Skyler Hickman (141) recorded multiple wins in the consolation bracket after dropping a close early match, while Vincent Ziccardi (133), Evan Lindner (149) and Carter Stack (285) saw their tournament runs conclude during the opening day.

Competition continues Saturday, March 14, with Session III beginning at 10 a.m. at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse. The session will feature the championship semifinals, consolation quarterfinals, and placement matches.

Saturday evening’s Session IV begins at 7 p.m. and includes the Parade of All-Americans followed by the NCAA Championship Finals.

Flanagan will represent the Generals in the 157-pound championship semifinals, where he will wrestle for a chance to advance to the national championship match.

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LIAM FLANAGAN

157 Weight Class (2-0 NCAA, 30-0 overall)

W&L Championship Semifinalist
 

Liam Flanagan (2–0) advances to the semifinals and will take on the top-seeded Peter Kane, a senior from Williams College.

Champ. Prelim — Flanagan won by decision over Thomas DiResta (Johnson & Wales) (Dec 4–1)
Quarterfinal — Flanagan won by tiebreaker decision over Eric Kinkaid (Loras) (TB1 3–2)

133 | Vincent Ziccardi (0–2)

Champ. Prelim — Lucas Torre (New Jersey City) won by decision over Ziccardi (Dec 4–2)
Cons. Prelim — Jacob Venezia (NYU) won by major decision over Ziccardi (MD 12–1)

141 | Skyler Hickman (2–2)

Champ. Prelim — Hickman won by fall over Caleb Nobiling (UW–Stevens Point) (Fall 4:39)
Round of 16 — Nico Diaz (Stevens Tech) won by decision over Hickman (Dec 10–3)
Cons. Prelim — Hickman won by decision over Antonio Shelley (Baldwin Wallace) (Dec 5–2)
Cons. Round — Hickman won by decision over Justin Fortugno (Wisconsin–Whitewater) (Dec 4–2)
Cons. Round — Hayden Myers (Wesleyan) won by decision over Hickman (Dec 7–6)

149 | Evan Lindner (1–2)

Champ. Prelim — Lindner won by decision over Riese Thornberry (UW–Stevens Point) (Dec 5–2)
Round of 16 — Angelo Centrone (Cortland) won by major decision over Lindner (MD 12–4)
Cons. Prelim — Jason Giordano (TCNJ) won by decision over Lindner (Dec 7–2)

285 | Carter Stack (0–2)

Champ. Round — Markos Mihalopoulos (UW–La Crosse) won by decision over Stack (Dec 4–1)
Cons. Prelim — Owen Reber (Alvernia) won by medical forfeit over Stack