Resilite The Official Wrestling Mats of the NCAA Wrestling Championships

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Resilite Mats at the floor of the NCAA Wrestling Championship.

The Official Mat of the NCAA Since 1963

Six Decades on the NCAA Championship Stage

Since 1963, the NCAA Wrestling Championships have trusted Resilite to provide the official mats for collegiate wrestling’s biggest stage. The Resilite Classic Wrestling Mat has been there as records are set, champions are crowned, and wrestling history is made.

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Women's NCAA Wrestling Championship

Protecting the Next Era of NCAA

As the sport of wrestling continues to grow, so does its championship stage. The inaugural NCAA Women’s Wrestling Championship represents a defining moment for collegiate wrestling and recognizes the athletes who have expanded the sport, broken barriers, and elevated competition at every level.

In this historic first year, the NCAA once again selected Resilite as its official mat provider, choosing the Resilite Flex3 Wrestling Mat to support the unique demands of women’s freestyle competition. Alongside the Resilite Classic Wrestling Mat used in the men’s championships, this selection reflects a shared commitment to athlete safety, performance, and the future of NCAA Wrestling.

As Seen On the NCAA Championship Floor

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Where Championship History is Made

The NCAA Wrestling Championships have produced moments that define the sport and shape generations of athletes. Time and again, the biggest matches, the greatest upsets, and the most dominant performances have unfolded on the championship mat.

From Dan Gable’s legendary presence on the NCAA stage, to Cael Sanderson’s perfect collegiate career, to dynasties like Penn State Wrestling and champions such as David Taylor and Jordan Burroughs, the names etched into wrestling history are inseparable from the moments they created on Resilite mats. Images courtesy of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

The first Resilite Classic Mat that was used at the the 1963 NCAA Championships.
1963
The NCAA Wrestling Championships began using Resilite Classic Wrestling Mats, marking the start of a championship partnership that would shape decades of collegiate wrestling history.
1970
In the 142-lb NCAA finals, Larry Owings defeated Dan Gable, ending Gable’s collegiate career with his only loss at 181–1.
1977
Gene Mills staged a memorable comeback to defeat Joe Gonzalez 16–13 in the 118-lb finals at the NCAA Wrestling Championships.
1986
Iowa’s 1986 squad amassed an NCAA-record 170 team points, a mark that still stands as the most dominant team performance in championship history.
1994
Pat Smith made history by becoming the NCAA’s first four-time champion, setting a new standard for individual excellence.
1999
Stephen Neal defeated heavily favored Lesnar in the heavyweight finals, handing Lesnar his only NCAA loss and delivering one of the most memorable championship upsets ever.
2001
The Minnesota Golden Gophers captured the 2001 NCAA team championship without a single wrestler in an individual finals match and with zero individual national champions.
2003
Cael Sanderson won his fourth NCAA title to finish his career 159–0, becoming the first wrestler to go undefeated through four championship seasons.
2011
Anthony Robles captured the 125-lb NCAA title despite having one leg, becoming one of the most inspirational champions in all of college sports.
2013
Kyle Dake captured NCAA championships at four different weight classes—141, 149, 157, and 165 lbs—cementing his dominance and earning him the 2013 Dan Hodge Trophy as college wrestling’s best.
2025
Wyatt Hendrickson pulled off a shocking upset over Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson in the 2025 national championship match.
Resilite Classic Mat Seen at the NCAA Wrestling Championships. Resilite is the Official Wrestling Mat of the NCAA
2026
The NCAA selected Resilite as the official mat for the inaugural NCAA Women’s Wrestling Championship, held in Coralville, Iowa, marking a historic milestone in collegiate wrestling.