NCAA Division II Results (2021) – # 2
TDR Editor’s Notes ; The following are results from matches involving Division II teams which started their seasons this month. Most of the teams are in the north and midwest. They are preparing for their National tournament in March in Birmingham, Alabama. Also, on the blog home page are links to three pages of Coaches and Team DualMeet Wins Lists. They have been updated to include the wins from last season (2019-2020) and are worth taking another look. E-mail us at the Editor’s office at martinkfleming@gmail.com
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1 } – U.W. Parkside Wrestling Falls in First NSIC Road Dual at Northern State
Northern State 20, #22 Parkside 12
Parkside wrestling made its first road trip of the season all the way to Aberdeen, S.D., but the host Wolves took the match to drop the No. 22 ranked Rangers to 0-2 on the season.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Parkside made a late run, but ultimately the Wolves winning four straight matches in the early going was the difference. No. 4 Joe Arroyo improved to 2-0 this season with a 5-1 decision to open the night, but NSU won the next four matches, two of which finished as major decisions to make it a 14-3 match. No. 11 Shane Gantz improved to 2-0 with a hard-fought 6-3 decision at 165 pounds over No. 10 James Burks, who was ranked in the 157-pound weight class. … rest of story at https://parksiderangers.com/news/2021/1/14/wrestling-falls-in-first-nsic-road-dual-at-northern-state1.aspx?mc_cid=985ebae38c&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – Upper Iowa Dominant at MSU Moorhead in NSIC Road Battle
Upper Iowa’s wrestling team made a clear statement on Thursday night as the No. 20 Peacocks (1-1) dominated a Northern Sun Conference dual with the No. 25 Dragons of Minnesota State University Moorhead (0-2). UIU dropped the first match of the night, but then claimed the final nine matches of the dual including six with bonus-points to post a 38-4 win in Moorhead, Minn. … rest of story at https://uiupeacocks.com/news/2021/1/14/wrestling-upper-iowa-dominant-at-msu-moorhead-in-nsic-road-battle.aspx?mc_cid=985ebae38c&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – #12 Minnesota State Prevails over Augustana 25-13
Mankato, Minn. — 12th-rated Minnesota State won seven of ten matches enroute to a 25-13 victory in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference wrestling action in Mankato. Rated tenth in the nation at 125, senior Trenton McManus upped his record on the year to 2-0 to start the match with a 14-6 major decision win over John Babineau to get things rolling. Minnesota State junior Kolbe O’Brien decisioned Jack Huffman at 141 by a 7-3 margin before two-time All-American Kyle Rathman earned a 7-5 win over tenth-rated Hunter Burnett at 149 to give the Mavericks a 10-3 lead. Junior Cooper Siebrecht rolled to a 3-2 victory over Tyler Wagener in the 157 matchup to make it 13-3 lead. Third-rated Trevor Turriff decisioned Cade Mueller 5-3 at 174 and Dylan Butts claimed a 4-0 victory over Jackson Sweeney at 184. … rest of story at https://msumavericks.com/news/2021/1/14/wrestling-game-recap-12-minnesota-state-prevails-over-augustana-25-13.aspx?mc_cid=985ebae38c&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – #16 Mines Dominates #12 Fort Hays St. In Opener
GOLDEN, Colo. – #16 Colorado School of Mines began its wrestling season with a dominating 31-6 win over #12 Fort Hays State on Thursday. The Orediggers (1-0) won eight bouts including falls by Noah Ottum at 149 pounds and #8 Skyler Lykins at 165.
The match began at 125 with Jake Stogdill defeating Broderick Green 7-3, and freshman Gabe Martinez impressed as he nearly pulled off the upset at 133 against #2 Mason Turner, taking him to sudden victory in an 8-6 loss. Mines then reeled off four straight wins beginning with Wes Rayburn’s defensive 2-0 decision against Rhett Edmonson at 141, and Ottum pinned Josh Lenker in 1:39 at 149. Carter Noehre’s first-period takedown was the only scoring in a 2-0 win against Anthony Scantlin at 157, and Lykins pinned Nick Lucas 38 seconds into the second period after a reversal put Lucas on his back. … rest of story at https://minesathletics.com/news/2021/1/14/wrestling-16-mines-dominates-12-fort-hays-st-in-opener.aspx?mc_cid=9a695e9aca&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – Mavs rally for 32-13 RMAC-opening win over No. 10 Grizzlies
Mavs win final six bouts, three by pin
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.— The Colorado Mesa University Mavericks won the final six bouts, including each of the final three with pins, as they recorded a come-from-behind 32-13 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference men’s wrestling dual over visiting and tenth-ranked Adams State University, Saturday here in Brownson Arena. The dual lifted the lid on the conference portion of the season for both teams.
The Mavericks have now won three straight are now 3-2 overall while the Grizzlies suffered their first loss of the young season to fall to 2-1 overall. Both teams had gone 2-0 last Saturday at the Fort Hays State University Dual Jamboree in Hays, Kansas with wins over the host and 12th-ranked Tigers and No. 23 Newman University. … rest of story at https://cmumavericks.com/news/2021/1/16/wrestling-mavs-rally-for-32-13-rmac-opening-win-over-no-10-grizzlies.aspx?mc_cid=80454f9eb5&mc_eid=[2ef7cbca4b]
6 } – UNK Flys By the Eagles, 43-3
Kearney, Neb. – The second-ranked Nebraska-Kearney wrestling team had seven bonus point wins to dominate Chadron State, 43-3, Saturday afternoon in Cushing Coliseum.
Including some “B” team duals, UNK is now 4-3 while this was the season-opener for the Eagles.
Top-ranked Josh Portillo (Clarion, Ia.) got things started off on the right foot has he racked up six first period points as part of a 16-3 major decision. Lincoln senior Wesley Dawkins and Kearney redshirt freshman Nick James followed with falls with fifth-ranked and senior Sam Turner (Colorado Springs) tallying three points in the final period to win 5-3. Finally, redshirt junior Austin Eldredge had a 16-0 tech fall in only 2:15 with Kearney redshirt sophomore Lee Herrington recording a fall at 6:59. He was 8-4 at the time and thus picks up his first win of 2020-21. … rest of story at https://lopers.com/news/2021/1/16/wrestling-unk-flys-by-the-eagles-43-3.aspx?mc_cid=80454f9eb5&mc_eid=%5B2ef7cbca4b%5D
7 } – Another Sweep for No. 5 WLU Wrestling Team
FAIRMONT, W.Va. – The No. 5-ranked West Liberty University wrestling team remained unbeaten on the young season here Saturday, pulling off another triangular sweep in a Mountain East Conference event hosted by Fairmont State University.
Coach Danny Irwin‘s short-handed Hilltoppers (4-0) defeated Glenville State, 33-21, and followed that up with a 25-18 nod over the host Falcons. Fairmont State edged Glenville, 22-21, in the first match of the day.
Already giving up forfeits at 184 and 197 due to NCAA and MEC guidelines and protocols, the hill got a little steeper for West Liberty in the opener against Glenville State when 2-time All-American Cole Laya got an unlucky break. Carrying a huge lead into the waning seconds of his 125-pound match against the Pioneers’ Kevin Meloni, Laya made one last push for a fall with disastrous consequences. Irwin explained. “No one likes … rest of story at https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2021/1/16/another-sweep-for-no-5-wlu-wrestling-team.aspx?mc_cid=80454f9eb5&mc_eid=%5B2ef7cbca4b%5D
8 } – No. 12 Fort Hays State Dominates Emmanuel College, 41-6
WICHITA, Kan. – The 12th-ranked Fort Hays State wrestling team picked up its first win of the season in convincing fashion Sunday (Jan. 17) during the Jet Duals, besting Emmanuel College 41-6. Fort Hays State won nine of the 10 matchups, including six bonus-point wins. The Tigers are now 1-3 on the year, while the Lions dip to 0-8 this season. Wrestling in a dual for the first time in his collegiate career, Rhett Koppes got the Tigers going with a 6-2 decision at 125 pounds. Second-ranked Mason Turner followed with a first-period pin, his second pin of the season.
Rhett Edmonson picked up his first collegiate win at 141 pounds with a 7-2 decision. The freshman fell behind 2-0 after the first period, but rallied with seven points in the final period after a takedown and a four-point nearfall. … rest of story at https://fhsuathletics.com/news/2021/1/17/no-12-wrestling-dominates-emmanuel-college-41-6.aspx?mc_cid=c35ed28379&mc_eid=%5B2ef7cbca4b%5D
9} – No. 3 UCO Plasters No. 23 Jets
WICHITA, Kan. (Jan. 17) – Nate Keim scored a third-period technical fall to highlight another dominating Central Oklahoma performance on the mat Sunday morning as the No. 3-ranked Bronchos hammered No. 23 Newman 40-5. UCO also earned five major decisions, two forfeits and one regular decision in beginning defense of its Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association crown and held a 20-1 takedown advantage in moving to 3-0 on the young season. The Bronchos have scored 40-plus points in all three duals, the first time Central has done that since midway through the 1986-87 season. “We did a lot of good things, but I also saw … rest of story at https://bronchosports.com/news/2021/1/17/wrestling-no-3-uco-plasters-no-23-jets.aspx?mc_cid=c35ed28379&mc_eid=%5B2ef7cbca4b%5D
10 } – #11 Greyhounds move to 4-0 with Saturday dual wins
INDIANAPOLIS- The #11 Greyhound wrestling team moved to 4-0 on the young season with a pair of Super Region 3 dual wins Saturday in the Ruth Lilly Fitness Center. UIndy opened its 2-0 day with a 25-10 win over #T17 Findlay, before defeating #8 Tiffin 26-18. No. 7 Breyden Bailey (2-0), Logan Bailey (4-0), #5 Jack Eiteljorge (4-0), #10 Andrew Sams (2-0) and #10 Gleason Mappes (2-0) all went 2-0 on the day to boost the Hounds to the two home victories.
#11 UINDY 25 – #T17 FINDLAY 10
After the Roughnecks took the first bout of the dual, Gavin Ritter (3-1) tied the match at 3-3 with a 4-3 decision over Derek Sharp at 133. The Bailey brothers pushed the Greyhounds to a lead they would never give up with back-to-back bonus point wins at 141 and 149, with #7 Breyden Bailey making his Greyhound debut with a pin in 4:16 of Findlay’s Dakota Blanton. Logan Bailey followed with a 14-1 major decision at 149 to put UIndy ahead 13-3. … rest of story at https://athletics.uindy.edu/news/2021/1/16/wrestling-11-greyhounds-move-to-4-0-with-saturday-dual-wins.aspx?mc_cid=80454f9eb5&mc_eid=%5B2ef7cbca4b%5D
11 } – Tiger Wrestling Picks Up First Win of 2021
Ouachita Baptist wrestling earned victories at eight weights Wednesday night in a 39-9 victory over Kentucky Wesleyan at Christian Brothers High School in Memphis, Tennessee. Sophomore Johnny Green’s 59-second pin put the finishing touches on the Tigers’ first win of the season. Freshman Evan Kennedy got Ouachita on the board with a narrow 11-10 victory at 133 over KWC’s Andrew Parker. Kennedy scored the last five points of the bout, using two takedowns and an escape to erase a four-point deficit. At 149, freshman Jaylon Otero won by major decision over the Panthers’ Trevor South, racking up three takedowns in a 12-0 match. Freshman Jackson Carter won by tech fall, 20-4 over Thomas Karlo at 165 on the strength of a takedown and a pair of near falls early in the match. … rest of story at https://obutigers.com/news/2021/1/13/tiger-wrestling-picks-up-first-win-of-2021.aspx?mc_cid=6b4820f7a2&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
12 } – No.5 McKendree Men’s Wrestling Takes Dual Over Central Missouri, 48-3
(LEBANON, Ill. – Jan. 20) – The No.5 McKendree University men’s wrestling team improved to 3-1 overall after defeating University of Central Missouri, Wednesday evening. The Bearcats dominated a majority of the weight classes for a final score of 48-3. Zeke came back in the second match of the night to get McKendree back even with Central Missouri. Back-to-back pin victories in the 184-lb and 197-lb classes sparked the Bearcats and put them in a comfortable position ahead of the Mules. From there, the Bearcats ran with the lead, and finished with a score of 48-3. Three exhibition matches were held at the end of the dual, to give both teams extra competition reps. … rest of story at https://mckbearcats.com/news/2021/1/20/no-5-mens-wrestling-takes-dual-over-central-missouri-48-3.aspx?mc_cid=36a2e0aa41&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
NCAA Division II News & Results (2021) – # 2
TDR Editor’s Notes ; A review of awards and recognition for wrestlers active with Division II teams along with a few match results. The pace of competition for the teams is picking up as teamare successfully making adjustments to the needs of public health. We look forward toreading about more results and look to view some matches on-line. E-mail us at the Editor’s office at martinkfleming@gmail.com
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1 } – Generous MATPAC gift big win for UMary, Armada and Wrestling
BISMARCK, ND – The University of Mary and the Marauders wrestling program earned a big win with a tremendous gift from Bismarck’s MATPAC Wrestling Club. One of the nation’s top youth wrestling clubs, MATPAC generously donated $28,000 to the Marauders Armada and wresting program to provide scholarships for outstanding scholar-athletes to study and compete at the University of Mary.
“We are incredibly honored to receive this gift from MATPAC,” said Marauders Director of Athletics Dale Lennon. “MATPAC is one of the leading wrestling clubs in the country. For their organization to demonstrate this level of support for Marauders wrestling speaks highly of our university and the hard work of head coach Adam Aho, his staff and their scholar-athletes. This donation helps grow our program, while raising the visibility of their sport.”
Under the leadership of Aho, now in his eighth season at the helm of Marauders wrestling, the program’s profile has impressively increased locally and nationally. … rest of story at https://goumary.com/news/2020/12/7/umary-marauders-armada-and-wrestling-gain-big-win-with-generous-matpac-gift.aspx?mc_cid=c2c44a5110&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
And UMary Gets First Win Of The Season Over Minot State
BISMARCK, ND – The University of Mary wrestling team dominated in the upper weights to win their first match of the year. The Marauders won five of the last six matches to earn a 20-13 non-conference victory at Minot State University.
Jeremy Leintz (125) got things started for the Marauders, taking on Oscar Nellis. Leintz fell to Nellis by a 7-2 decision.
Laken Boese (133) got UMary on the board after he defeated Kelby Armstrong by a 6-3 decision.
Logan Mahoney (141) was up next for the Marauders. He fell to Lincoln Stormer by a 12-4 major decision. … rest of the story at https://goumary.com/news/2021/1/15/wrestling-umary-gets-first-win-of-the-season-over-minot-state.aspx?mc_cid=9a695e9aca&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – Hilltoppers’ Laya is MEC Wrestler of the Week
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – After coming up big in a Top 10 showdown on Saturday afternoon, West Liberty University junior standout Cole Laya has been honored as the Mountain East Conference Wrestler of the Week. The 2-time NCAA Division II All-American from Fairmont, W.Va. was recognized by the conference office on Monday following an impressive afternoon at Saturday’s Davis & Elkins Duals.
All eyes were glued to the mat in Elkins when Laya, ranked No. 7 nationally at 125 pounds, took on No. 3-ranked Nick Daggett of UNC Pembroke. Laya had dropped an overtime decision to Daggett a year ago but it was a different story Saturday as the Hilltopper veteran rolled to a dominating 11-4 decision. … rest of story at https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2021/1/25/wrestling-hilltoppers-laya-is-mec-wrestler-of-the-week.aspx?mc_cid=4ec9be6c16&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – Hunter Burnett Named NSIC Wrestler Of The Week
BURNSVILLE, Minn. — One day after defeating the No. 1-ranked wrestler in the country, sophomore Hunter Burnett has been named the NSIC Wrestler of the Week the conference announced Monday afternoon. Ranked No. 9 himself, Burnett took the mat in the 149-pound bout in Sunday’s dual with No. 1 St. Cloud State. Across from him stood the Huskies’ Jake Barzowski, who currently ranks No. 1 in the 157 pound weight class. A quiet first and second period between the two set the stage for a dramatic third period. Burnett logged an early escape to go up 1-0 before a Barzowski takedown. Down 2-1, Burnett escaped and took Barzowski down with just under a minute to go for a 4-2 advantage. The sophomore then held his opponent to the mat until time expired earning the marquee win. … rest of story at https://goaugie.com/news/2021/1/25/wrestling-hunter-burnett-named-nsic-wrestler-of-the-week.aspx?mc_cid=4ec9be6c16&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – Fairmont State Program Pauses Team Activities
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The Fairmont State University wrestling program will pause team activities as a result of COVID-19 protocols, director of athletics Greg Bamberger announced on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the Mountain East Conference has announced the postponement of two upcoming events that the team was slated to participate in. Fairmont State will not compete in Saturday’s scheduled tri-meet at Alderson Broaddus, and Tuesday’s home dual against West Liberty has also been postponed. … rest of story at https://fightingfalcons.com/news/2021/1/22/wrestling-program-pauses-team-activities.aspx?mc_cid=63515b3c44&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – NWCA Regular Season Division II Poll Release #1
Manheim, PA – Defending National Champion St. Cloud State remains atop the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division II Coaches Rankings. In the first regular season poll of the year, released by the association Friday, the Huskies amassed 107 points to stay in the number one spot with Nebraska-Kearney (85 points) and Central Oklahoma (75 points) rounding out the Nation’s top three teams.
INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS
Lindenwood remains in the four spot with 72 points, with Gannon breaking into the top five in this edition of the poll. McKendree dropped to the sixth spot while Indianapolis broke into the top ten joining West Liberty in a tie for the seven spot with 41 points. Division II’s #9 & #10 ranked teams stayed the same with Ashland and Adams State closing out the top ten. … rest of story at http://www.nwcaonline.com/nwca-regular-season-division-ii-poll-release-1/?mc_cid=63515b3c44&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – Tom Nelson announces retirement after 20+ year career
ST. CLOUD, MINN. – After nearly 25 years with the St. Cloud State University Athletics Department, Tom Nelson, the Assistant Athletics Director of Strategic Communications, announced his retirement from the department. “I’ve had the good fortune to spend almost 25 years working with the intercollegiate athletic department here at St. Cloud State University,” commented Nelson. “The opportunity to work with the outstanding student-athletes, coaches, media and staff here at St. Cloud State University has been a very rewarding experience and a highlight of my professional career.” … rest of story at https://scsuhuskies.com/news/2021/1/20/general-tom-nelson-announces-retirement-after-20-year-career.aspx?mc_cid=36a2e0aa41&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
And Wrestling dual postponed to Sunday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The St. Cloud State University wrestling dual at Augustana University has been postponed due to a positive COVID-19 test within the Vikings program. The dual will no take place on Sunday, January 24 at 11 a.m. in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. … story at https://scsuhuskies.com/news/2021/1/21/wrestling-duel-postponed-to-sunday.aspx?mc_cid=5a9932a916&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – Newberry Wolves Add a Pair of Duals for Friday
NEWBERRY, S.C. — The No. 9 Newberry Wrestling team has added a pair of duals for Friday afternoon, head coach Cy Wainwright announced Thursday.
Newberry will face Liberty University at 3 p.m. Friday before a South Atlantic Conference Carolinas clash against Emmanuel at 4 p.m. Both matches will take place in Franklin Springs, Ga. as part of a triangular. The Wolves, who are ranked ninth in the nation according to The Open Mat, will bring a 1-0 record into the weekend after beating Mount Olive 37-11 on Jan. 10. … story at https://newberrywolves.com/news/2021/1/21/wrestling-wolves-add-a-pair-of-duals-for-friday.aspx?mc_cid=5a9932a916&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – Jordan Claims MIAA Honor
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Jan. 19) — Central Oklahoma’s Wyatt Jordan has been named Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Wrestler of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday.
A senior 174-pounder from Collinsville, Jordan had a dominating performance on the mat last week as the No. 3-ranked Bronchos finally opened the 2021 season by overwhelming three opponents. He didn’t allow a point in going 3-0, scoring a 19-0 technical fall, a 10-0 major decision and a 27-second fall. … rest of story at https://bronchosports.com/news/2021/1/19/wrestling-jordan-claims-miaa-honor.aspx?mc_cid=0d6ab523a2&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – Eiteljorge named GLVC Wrestler of the Week
INDIANAPOLIS- Greyhound redshirt sophomore Jack Eiteljorge has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Wrestler of the Week, announced by the league office Tuesday morning.
Eiteljorge, currently ranked #5 at 165 in the NWCA Division II Coaches Rankings, moved to 4-0 on the young season with a pair of wins Saturday against regional opponents. The Carmel, Ind., native notched his first win of the day 7-6 over Findlay’s Hunter Reed, and followed with a 3-2 decision over #6 Bryan LaVearn of Tiffin. His wins helped the #11 Greyhounds to a pair of wins over #T17 Findlay and #8 Tiffin on the day.
This marks the first GLVC Wrestler of the Week honor for Eiteljorge, and the first for a Greyhound this season. … rest of story at https://athletics.uindy.edu/news/2021/1/18/wrestling-eiteljorge-named-glvc-wrestler-of-the-week.aspx?mc_cid=0d6ab523a2&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – Wimer Named G-MAC Wrestler of the Week
Senior James Wimer was named the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) Wrestler of the Week on Jan. 19 for his performance in a pair of duals in Indianapolis, Ind. over the weekend.
Wimer, wrestling in the 157-pound weight class, recorded a pin in 2:55 against Davenport’s Levi Six and also recorded an 11-2, major decision victory against Indianapolis’ Dawson Combest, the fourth-ranked wrestler in his weight class. … story at https://findlay.prestosports.com/sports/wrest/2020-21/releases/20210119fwaaro?mc_cid=0d6ab523a2&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
11 } – DII to permit access to athletics aid, practice to nonqualifiers
Division II adopted legislation permitting schools to provide athletics aid and access to practice to all incoming freshman student-athletes and two-year college transfers regardless of their initial-eligibility status.
Division II delegates adopted this legislative change during Friday’s business session of the virtual 2021 NCAA Convention. The change becomes effective Aug. 1, 2021. Currently, incoming freshman student-athletes and two-year college transfers who are nonqualifiers are not permitted to receive athletics aid during their first academic year … rest of story at https://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/news/dii-permit-access-athletics-aid-practice-nonqualifiers?mc_cid=ad63827ef7&mc_eid=%5B2ef7cbca4b%5D
12 } – Bronchos Flatten Emmanuel
EDMOND (Jan. 15) – Wyatt Jordan and Dalton Abney scored opening-minute falls as No. 3-ranked Central Oklahoma demolished Emmanuel 49-0 Friday evening at Hamilton Field House to complete a perfect season-opening day. The Bronchos recorded nine bonus-point wins in the lopsided dual, racking up 24 takedowns and 14 near-falls while outscoring the Lions 108-17 in individual points. UCO gave up just four offensive points in following up Friday afternoon’s 44-0 blasting of Ouachita Baptist. Jordan needed a mere 25 seconds to end his 165-pound bout and the third-ranked Abney required just 36 seconds to polish off his outmanned foe at 197. … rest of story at https://bronchosports.com/news/2021/1/15/wrestling-bronchos-flatten-emmanuel.aspx?mc_cid=9a695e9aca&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

