Jan 88 | Royce Alger, Iowa vs Mike Van Arsdale, Iowa State College Wrestling

Royce Alger and Mike Van Arsdale competed against each other multiple times during their collegiate wrestling careers, most notably at the 1986 NCAA Championships semifinals and the 1988 NCAA Championships finals. Notable Match Results Match Date Event Weight Class Winner Score March 14, 1986 NCAA Semifinals 167 pounds Royce Alger (Iowa) 9-3 decision March 19, 1988 NCAA Finals 167 pounds Mike Van Arsdale (Iowa State) Score details not specified in snippets, but Van Arsdale won the title Both wrestlers had highly successful collegiate careers, with both becoming NCAA champions. Royce Alger (Iowa): Was a standout for the Hawkeyes and won his semifinal match against Van Arsdale in 1986. He was part of the dominant Iowa teams under coach Dan Gable that won multiple national championships. Mike Van Arsdale (Iowa State): Became the 1988 NCAA Division I champion at 167 pounds and was a six-time member of the U.S. National Freestyle team after college. The rivalry between the two was considered "epic" by fans