Cael Bridgewater
Upper Iowa, 141 pounds, ranked 37th at 141 by Elo rating. On the 2026–27 roster at Upper Iowa: see the team.
| Record | Falls | Tech falls | Majors | Bonus | Vs top 20 | Elo | Glicko-2 | RPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11–6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 64% | – | 1572 | 1644±234 | .515 |
Match log
| Result | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15 | W | Elliot Cooney Cornell College |
Dec 13-11 | Luther Open Champ. Round 1 |
| Nov 15 | W | Quincy |
TF 15-0 | Luther Open Champ. Round 2 |
| Nov 15 | L | Minnesota State |
TF 15-0 | Luther Open Champ. Round 3 |
| Nov 15 | W | Minnesota State |
Dec 9-8 | Luther Open Cons. Round 5 |
| Nov 15 | L | Dom Vinci Cortland State |
TF 17-0 | Luther Open Cons. Round 5 |
| Nov 22 | L | Marcus McIntyre Wisconsin-La Crosse |
Dec 10-7 | Auggie Open Champ. Round 1 |
| Nov 22 | W | Brayden Burmeister Luther |
Fall 2:28 | Auggie Open Cons. Round 2 |
| Nov 22 | L | Nicholas Torres Johnson & Wales |
Fall 0:40 | Auggie Open Cons. Round 3 |
| Dec 6 | W | Logan McDonald Iowa Lakes CC |
TF 20-5 | Buena Vista Open 1st Place Match |
| Dec 6 | W | Mazzy Lambert Southwestern Michigan College |
TF 15-0 | Buena Vista Open Champ. Round 1 |
| Dec 6 | W | Jadyn Friedrichs Iowa Lakes CC |
Fall 3:29 | Buena Vista Open Quarterfinal |
| Dec 6 | W | Upper Iowa |
MD 16-4 | Buena Vista Open Semifinal |
| Jan 9 | L | Tiffin |
MD 15-1 | Tiffin vs Upper Iowa |
| Jan 31 | W | Kael Kurtz Coe |
Dec 8-6 | Loras College Open Champ. Round 1 |
| Jan 31 | L | Collin Mcdowell Wisconsin |
TF 19-0 | Loras College Open Champ. Round 2 |
| Jan 31 | W | Chase Moore Iowa Central CC |
TF 18-3 | Loras College Open Cons. Round 3 |
| Jan 31 | W | Matthew Roche Iowa Central CC |
Dec 17-13 | Loras College Open Cons. Round 4 |
Career
| Season | Team | Record | NCAA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | Upper Iowa 141 lbs, Division II | 11–6 | – |
| 2024–25 | Upper Iowa 149 lbs, Division II | 4–3 | – |
Seasons are linked by name, school and weight. Ratings start fresh each season.
Best wins
- 49Elijah ReeceMinnesota State, Dec 9-8, Nov 151546
- 85James LoveladyUpper Iowa, MD 16-4, Dec 61464
Ordered by the opponent’s current Elo; the number on the left is their rank.
How the wins came
Fall 2Tech fall 4Major 1Decision 4
Losses by tech fall (3), decision (1), fall (1), major (1).