MARIETTA, Ga. — The Life University men's wrestling program has announced its 2026–27 NAIA schedule, featuring home duals, open tournaments, national events, and postseason championship competition.

"I'm excited about this team and the growth we've seen so far," said Head Coach Omi Acosta. "I'm looking forward to seeing how great we can become this season."

The Running Eagles open the season at home on Wednesday, October 21, with the annual Green vs. Black event at 6:00 p.m. Life U returns to action at home on Friday, October 30, hosting the Life U Duals against Truett McConnell University, Andrew College, and New College of Florida at 1:00 p.m. The team closes October at the Patriot Open in Corbin, Kentucky, on October 31.

October

Oct. 21 – Green vs. Black – Senior Night (6:00 PM, Life University, Marietta, Ga.)

Oct. 30 – Life U Duals vs. Truett McConnell / Andrew College / New College of Florida (1:00 PM, Life University, Marietta, Ga.)

Oct. 31 – Patriot Open (Corbin, Ky.)

November

Nov. 7 – SEU Throwdown in York Town (Mount Pleasant, S.C.)

Nov. 8 – Georgia Open (Franklin Springs, Ga.)

Nov. 11 – Brewton-Parker (Mount Vernon, Ga.)

Nov. 14 – Reinhardt Duals (Waleska, Ga.)

Nov. 21 – 8th Annual Life U LUCHA Open (Legacy Arena, Douglasville, Ga.)

November features a busy stretch for Life U, beginning with the SEU Throwdown in York Town and followed by the Georgia Open, Brewton-Parker, and Reinhardt Duals. The month concludes with the 8th Annual Life U LUCHA Open on November 21 at Legacy Arena in Douglasville, Georgia.

December

Dec. 6 – Carolina Clash at Lander University (Greenwood, S.C.)

Dec. 19 – West Palm Beach Invitational at Keiser University (West Palm Beach, Fla.)

Life U closes the 2026 calendar year with two road competitions, traveling to Lander University for the Carolina Clash before heading to West Palm Beach, Florida, for the West Palm Beach Invitational at Keiser University.

January

Jan. 7–8 – National Duals (Cedar Falls, Iowa)

Jan. 22 – Lander (Greenwood, S.C.)

Jan. 23–24 – Missouri Valley Invite (Marshall, Mo.)

Jan. 27 – Reinhardt (2:00 PM, Life University, Marietta, Ga.)

The Running Eagles open 2027 on the national stage at the National Duals in Cedar Falls, Iowa, before traveling to Lander and the Missouri Valley Invite. Life U returns home on January 27 for a 2:00 p.m. dual against Reinhardt.

February

Feb. 5 – St. Thomas (12:00 PM, Miami Gardens, Fla.)

Feb. 6 – Keiser (West Palm Beach, Fla.)

Feb. 20 – SSAC Conference Championships (Montgomery, Ala.)

February begins with back-to-back road duals in Florida against St. Thomas and Keiser before Life U turns its attention to the SSAC Conference Championships on February 20 in Montgomery, Alabama.

March

Mar. 2–6 – NAIA National Championships (Park City, Kan.)

The NAIA season culminates in March when Life U travels to Park City, Kansas, for the NAIA National Championships.

The 2026–27 schedule provides the Running Eagles with another challenging slate of regional and national competition as Life U continues its pursuit of championship success.

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Thank you to everyone for your continued support of Life U Wrestling!

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Schedule is subject to change.