Takedown Report

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}}

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