Mercedes Mone had a year to remember in 2024. Some of her matches would rank high on an any list of bouts to watch from the year, but they dominate on a list of the top women's matches of the year.

There were 76 women’s wrestling programs at NCAA schools in 2023-24, with projections pointing to an additional 17 programs in 2024-25. More than 1,200 women wrestlers are competing at NCAA schools ...