Keiser Wrestling announced its 2026-27 schedule on Friday. This year's slate features 15 duals and four open tournaments, beginning with the annual Blue vs. White Intrasquad on October 16th. The Seahawks also join the Southern States Athletic Conference this season.

Entering his third season at the helm, Head Coach Cole Manion shared his excitement for the year ahead:

I'm really excited about the tougher schedule we have this year. We're always seeking out the best competition in the country, and this schedule is going to get us battle tested for the postseason.

Last year, the Seahawks had the most successful season in program history, finishing 8-3 overall and 4-1 in conference duals. Keiser placed 19th at the NAIA National Tournament, and Jordan Sommer finished 6th to become the third All-American in program history. Sam Libby was awarded the Manuel Gorriaran Award, presented to the wrestler who records the most pins in the least amount of combined time at the national tournament, after securing three falls in 6:49. The Seahawks sent a program-high eight national qualifiers, five of whom return this year. The team also placed 3rd at the conference tournament, the highest finish in program history, highlighted by conference champion Patrick Jones, who returns for 2026-27. In the classroom, Keiser had six AAC Academic All-Americans, four NWCA Scholar All-Americans, and two NAIA Scholar Athletes. This year, the Seahawks look to build on that foundation, returning 22 wrestlers and adding 19 newcomers to the roster.

• Keiser opens the year hosting the Blue vs. White Intrasquad on October 16th at 7:00 p.m. in the Student Life Center.
• The Seahawks host the University of South Florida on October 23rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Student Life Center.
• The regular season continues with the Friends Open on October 31st in Wichita, Kan.
• On November 7th, Keiser travels to Cuthbert, Ga., to face Andrew College.
• The following day, the Seahawks compete in the Georgia Open in Franklin Springs, Ga.
• Keiser travels to Lakeland, Fla., to face Southeastern University on November 13th at 7:00 p.m.
• On November 21st, the Seahawks compete in the Lucha Open in Marietta, Ga.
• The Seahawks return to Lakeland for the Fire Duals on December 5th, facing Reinhardt University, Truett McConnell University, and Oklahoma City University.
• Keiser hosts the West Palm Invitational on December 19th at 9:00 a.m. in the Student Life Center before breaking for the holidays.
• Keiser begins the new year at the NAIA National Duals on January 8th-9th in Cedar Falls, Iowa, with two duals each day.
• The Seahawks return home to host Montreat College on January 14th at 7:00 p.m. in the Student Life Center.
• On January 16th, Keiser travels to Mount Vernon, Ga., to face Brewton-Parker Christian University at 12:00 p.m.
• The Seahawks will then compete in the prestigious Missouri Valley College Invitational on January 22nd-23rd in Marshall, Mo.
• Keiser hosts New College of Florida on January 28th and St. Thomas University on January 29th, both at 7:00 p.m. in the Student Life Center.
• The Seahawks wrap up the home schedule against Life University on February 6th at 12:00 p.m. in the Student Life Center.
• Postseason competition begins with the Southern States Athletic Conference Tournament on February 20th in Montgomery, Ala.
• The 2026-27 campaign concludes with the NAIA Wrestling National Championships on March 4th-6th in Wichita, Kan.

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2026-27 Keiser Wrestling Schedule 
 

October
16 (Fri.)	BLUE/WHITE INTRASQUAD&	West Palm Beach, Fla.	7:00 PM
23 (Fri)	UNIV. OF SOUTH FLORIDA	West Palm Beach, Fla.	7:00 PM
31 (Sat)	Friends Open	Wichita, Kan.	All Day
November
7 (Sat.)	Andrew College*	Cuthbert, Ga.	1:00 PM
8 (Sun.)	Georgia Open	Franklin Springs, Ga.	All Day
13 (Fri.)	Southeastern*	Lakeland, Fla.	7:00 PM
21 (Sat.)	Lucha Open	Marietta, Ga.	All Day
December
5 (Sat.)	Fire Duals	Lakeland, Fla.	All Day
19 (Sat.)	WEST PALM INVITATIONAL	West Palm Beach, Fla.	All Day
January
8 (Fri.) - 9(Sat.)	National Duals	Cedar Falls, Iowa	All Day
14 (Thu.)	MONTREAT COLLEGE	West Palm Beach, Fla.	7:00 PM
16 (Sat.)	Brewton Parker Christian*	Mount Vernon, Ga.	12:00 PM
22 (Fri.) - 23 (Sat.)	Missouri Valley College Invite	Marshall, Mo.	All Day
28 (Thu.)	NEW COLLEGE OF FLORIDA*	West Palm Beach, Fla.	7:00 PM
29 (Fri.)	ST. THOMAS*	West Palm Beach, Fla.	7:00 PM
February
6 (Sat.)	LIFE UNIVERSITY*	West Palm Beach, Fla.	7:00 PM
20 (Sat.)	SSAC Championships	Montgomery, Ala.	All Day
March
4 (Thu.) - 6th (Sat.)	NAIA National Championships	Wichita, Kan.	All Day

Home duals in ALL CAPS and bold
Neutral duals in italics
^&Exhibition
*Southern States Athletic Conference Dual

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