Joey Novak
Wyoming, 197 pounds, ranked 3rd at 197 by Elo rating. NCAA 4th On the 2026–27 roster at Wyoming: see the team.
| Record | Falls | Tech falls | Majors | Bonus | Vs top 20 | Elo | Glicko-2 | RPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21–5 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 62% | 5–5 | 1806 | 2073±180 | .660 |
Match log
| Result | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15 | W | Ohio State |
Dec 7-0 | Ohio State vs Wyoming |
| Nov 15 | L | Virginia Tech |
MD 12-2 | Virginia Tech vs Wyoming |
| Nov 22 | W | California Baptist |
Fall 1:43 | California Baptist vs Wyoming |
| Dec 5 | W | Ohio |
MD 11-1 | Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational QF |
| Dec 5 | W | Utah Valley |
MD 9-0 | Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational R16 |
| Dec 5 | W | Northern Illinois |
TF 18-2 | Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational R32 |
| Dec 6 | L | Iowa State |
Dec 7-3 | Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational Final |
| Dec 6 | W | West Virginia |
Dec 6-2 | Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational SF |
| Dec 13 | W | Penn State |
MD 10-2 | Penn State vs Wyoming |
| Jan 3 | W | North Carolina |
Dec 7-2 | Soldier Salute |
| Jan 3 | W | Iowa State |
Fall 2:24 | Soldier Salute |
| Jan 3 | W | Missouri |
Fall 6:46 | Soldier Salute Final |
| Jan 4 | W | Iowa |
Dec 6-1 unattached | Soldier Salute SF |
| Feb 8 | W | North Dakota State |
Dec 8-1 | North Dakota State vs Wyoming |
| Feb 13 | W | Northern Colorado |
MD 10-1 | Northern Colorado vs Wyoming |
| Feb 15 | W | Oklahoma |
MD 11-0 | Oklahoma vs Wyoming |
| Mar 6 | W | West Virginia |
Dec 7-6 | 2026 Big 12 Championships QF |
| Mar 6 | W | California Baptist |
TF 17-0 | 2026 Big 12 Championships R1 |
| Mar 6 | W | Oklahoma State |
Dec 5-2 | 2026 Big 12 Championships SF |
| Mar 7 | L | Iowa State |
Dec 5-4 | 2026 Big 12 Championships Final |
| Mar 19 | W | West Virginia |
Fall 4:56 | 2026 NCAA Championships R16 |
| Mar 19 | W | Michigan State |
Fall 4:43 | 2026 NCAA Championships R32 |
| Mar 20 | W | Arizona State |
MD 17-5 | 2026 NCAA Championships QF |
| Mar 20 | L | Penn State |
MD 14-3 | 2026 NCAA Championships SF |
| Mar 21 | L | Little Rock |
Dec 7-4 | 2026 NCAA Championships 3rd place |
| Mar 21 | W | Nebraska |
Dec 7-3 | 2026 NCAA Championships Cons SF |
Career
| Season | Team | Record | NCAA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | Wyoming 197 lbs | 21–5 | 4th |
| 2024–25 | Wyoming 197 lbs | 29–7 | 5th |
Seasons are linked by name, school and weight. Ratings start fresh each season.
Best wins
- 4Cody MerrillOklahoma State, Dec 5-2, Mar 61800
- 6Camden McDanelNebraska, Dec 7-3, Mar 211783
- 10Zayne LehmanOhio, MD 11-1, Dec 51748
- 17Luke GeogOhio State, Dec 7-0, Nov 151708
- 19Harvey LudingtonIowa, Dec 6-1 unattached, Jan 41696
Ordered by the opponent’s current Elo; the number on the left is their rank.
How the wins came
Fall 5Tech fall 2Major 6Decision 8
Losses by major (2), decision (3).