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NCAA Division II Results (2021) – #5

TDR Editor’s Notes ; The following include some of the regional tournament results this past weekend. The qualifiers for the national tournament in two weeks have been determined. They will go on to St. Louis to seek All-American and Champion awards. Keep on Wrestling! E-mail us at the Editor’s office at martinkfleming@gmail.com
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1 } – Historic Regional Win for West Liberty Wrestling
Irwin Voted Regional Coach of the Year; Multiple Hilltoppers Headed to Nationals
TIFFIN, Ohio – The West Liberty University wrestling team overcame a deep and talented field here Saturday night to deliver an historic win in the NCAA Division II Super Region 3 Championships at Heminger Fieldhouse on the campus of Tiffin University.
    Head coach Danny Irwin was voted Super Region 3 Coach of the Year and the Hilltoppers claimed three individual championships while qualifying at least five wrestlers for next month’s Nationals as they brought the first Super Regional title of the NCAA Division II era home for their tradition-laden program.
    It was a true team victory for Coach Irwin’s Hilltoppers as all 10 wrestlers won at least one match, eight of them placed in the top four and at least half of them earned the right to extend their season two weeks from now at the NCAA Nationals.
    “I’m so proud of my guys,” Irwin said. “Going all the way back to when I was wrestling, I have never had 10 guys wrestle as consistently well as our guys did today from start to finish. It was an amazing, amazing effort. We felt coming into the tournament that, with all the team toughness we’ve been developing throughout the year, the deeper the tournament went today, the better off we’d be and that’s exactly how it panned out. When things got tough, we got tougher.”
    Ashland was West Liberty’s closest pursuer in the team standings as the two Top 10 powers separated themselves from the pack during the final few matches. Lake Erie (Ohio), Indianapolis and defending regional champion Notre Dame (Ohio) rounded out the top five. Tournament officials did not select a Most Outstanding Wrestler and Irwin was quick to share credit for his regional Coach of the Year Award.
    “Whenever I receive these awards, I immediately think of all the people behind it,” he said. “I see as a tribute to the 10 guys who laid it all out on the mat, our head trainer Jerry Duncan, our coaching staff, our alumni, our donors and especially our administration. The support our program receives from all those sources is absolutely relentless. There are a lot of people who helped get this program to this point. I’m just the guy lucky enough to lead it.” … rest of story at https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2021/2/28/historic-regional-win-for-west-liberty-wrestling.aspx?mc_cid=02f3563d01&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

2 } – Newberry Caps Off Undefeated Season with 32-18 Win over Coker
Wolves looking strong heading into Super Region Tournament
HARTSVILLE, S.C. — The Newberry Wrestling program completed their first-ever undefeated season Wednesday night, beating Coker 32-18, giving them a perfect 8-0 record this season, with a 7-0 mark in South Atlantic Conference Carolinas action. The dual started at 125 pounds, where reigning South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Wrestler of the Week Zach Shupp continued his first period domination, pinning his opponent in 1:16, giving the Wolves an early 6-0 lead. After Coker forfeited at 133 pounds and Newberry forfeited at 141 pounds, the Wolves picked up another win at 149 pounds when Devan Moore picked up three takedowns en route to a 7-4 decision, giving the Wolves a 15-6 lead. Newberry picked up more bonus points at 157 pounds when Will Evans racked up a 20-5 tech fall, wrapping things up in 6:14. Coker won at 165 pounds before Trevor Mansfield picked up a fall at 174 pounds, pushing the lead to 26-11. Coker would win the next two matches before Newberry’s Devon Rice won a fall at 285 pounds to wrap things up. … rest of story at https://newberrywolves.com/news/2021/2/24/wrestling-newberry-caps-off-undefeated-season-with-32-18-win-over-coker.aspx?mc_cid=7c3cd1ad34&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

3 } – #10 Minnesota State Downs #22 UW-Parkside
Mankato, Minn. —  10th-rated Minnesota State got bonus points in three of its matches in claiming a 20-15 win over #22 Wisconsin-Parkside in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference wrestling action in Mankato Thursday night. The Mavericks won five individual matches in the dual victory in the last action of the regular season and will enter the postseason having constructed a 5-1 overall record and a 5-1 imark n NSIC action. Third-rated Joe Arroyo claimed a 5-0 win over Minnesota State senior Trenton McManus, who entered tonight rated eighth in the nation at 125 to start the match.  Brock Luthens used two escapes and riding time in earning a 3-2 win over Lucas Schevikoven at 133 to even the team score at 3-3. Minnesota State junior Kolbe O’Brien got his third pin of the year when he won by fall over Francesco Schiro at 0:58 and now owns a 5-1 record for the season. … rest of story at https://msumavericks.com/news/2021/2/11/wrestling-game-recap-10-minnesota-state-downs-22-uw-parkside.aspx?mc_cid=b6bf9ab19d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

4 } – Bishop Breaks Tech Fall Record as Vikings Win
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Augustana senior Daniel Bishop broke the school record for tech falls Thursday night as the Vikings topped MSU Moorhead 33-6 inside the Elmen Center.  Bishop took the mat in the 197 pound bout tied for first in career tech falls with Todd Kendle (1985-89), each with 22 apiece. By the end of the bout, Bishop had logged 18 near fall points, a takedown, a reversal and a riding time point for a monster 23-4 victory.  Bishop’s teammates found similar success Thursday night as the Vikings recorded nine-consecutive victories in the dual after an open in the 125-pound bout.  Senior Brandon Carroll started the night with a lot of scoring in the 133 pound bout. Carroll had two takedowns, 12 near fall points and a reversal before pinning his opponent at 4:16 of the match. Redshirt-junior Brayden Curry followed Carroll’s performance with a close one in the 141 pound bout. After some back-and-forth action, Curry took his opponent down in overtime for the 12-10 decision while giving Augustana a 9-6 dual-score advantage. … rest of story at https://goaugie.com/news/2021/2/11/wrestling-bishop-breaks-tech-fall-record-as-vikings-win.aspx?mc_cid=b6bf9ab19d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

5 } – Minot State Wrestling Takes Down SMSU 20-17 on Senior Night
MINOT, N.D. – On a night when the Minot State University wrestling program honored seven seniors, it was a junior that came through with the dual-winning moment as Jordan Will (285 lb.) defeated Jacob Dykes by pin to give the Beavers a 20-17 win over Southwest Minnesota State on Senior Night at the MSU Dome. The Beavers (1-5) earn their first victory of the short dual season in comeback fashion on senior night at home. Junior Jordan Will and Head Wrestling Coach Evan Forde spoke after the match. Click the play icon in the image above to watch.  MSU had an early major-decision victory by Oscar Nellis (125 lb), who earned another significant win at that weight class 10-1 over Ben Emrich to get off to a good start and put the home team in front 4-0. … rest of story at https://msubeavers.com/news/2021/2/11/minot-state-wrestling-takes-down-smsu-on-senior-night.aspx?mc_cid=b6bf9ab19d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

6 } – Huskies claim fifth consecutive regional title
ABERDEEN, S.D. – If anyone questioned the St. Cloud State University wrestling team’s dominance heading into the Super Region V Championship in Aberdeen, South Dakota, they need not anymore. After one of the most bizarre seasons in recent history, the Huskies once again stood atop the podium, earning their fifth consecutive NCAA Division II Championship with 116.5 points.  St. Cloud State was forced to share the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Title in mid-February due to the COVID-19 shortened season, but the team left little doubt that it’s the best in the region. The Huskies saw seven wrestlers qualify for semifinal matches, with six of those seven reaching the finals. Additionally, Garrett Vos (Bonifacius, Minn. / Waconia), Joseph Bianchini (Elk Grove Village, Ill. / Immaculate Conception), Devin FitzPatrick (Mahtomedi, Minn. / Mahtomedi), Billy Pitzner (Jefferson, Wis. / Milton) and Kameron Teacher (Grove City, Ohio / Central Crossing) all need to make more room in their trophy cases, as they were crowned Regional Champions in their respective weight classes Saturday evening.  No. 1 Voss went 4-0 at 133 pounds, winning his second consecutive regional weight class with a 13-4 major decision win over Augustana’s Brandon Carroll. The junior will make his third consecutive trip to nationals with the win and improves his already impressive perfect season record to 9-0. … rest of story at https://scsuhuskies.com/news/2021/2/27/wrestling-huskies-claim-fifth-consecutive-regional-title.aspx?mc_cid=02f3563d01&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

7 } – Six Wolves Qualify for National Tournament, Wolves Easily Win Team Title
FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. — Six members of the Newberry wrestling team qualified on Saturday for the NCAA Division II national tournament after competing at the Super Region II tournament. Three Wolves won individual championships at their weight with the team taking the overall championship as well. Head coach Cy Wainwright picked up Coach of the Year honors.  Austin Neal (133 pounds), Caleb Spears (174 pounds) and Zebrandon Gant (184 pounds) all took home individual championships, with Zach Shupp (125 pounds) and Will Evans (157 pounds) placing second, punching their ticket to the national tournament. Isiah Royal finished third at 141 pounds, and was awarded a wild card berth into the national tournament. This will be his fourth time qualifying for nationals, and his first appearance since placing 2nd at the 2019 tournament. Shupp started his day with a first round bye. His first action came in the quarterfinal, where he won a 5-4 decision over King’s Preston Soriano. In the semifinals he picked up a 7-3 decision over Limestone’s Kevin Radcliff before falling in the championship match by a 9-4 decision. He will be making his first appearance at the national tournament.  Neal was undefeated on the day after starting with a major decision win before edging Vincent Scollo in the quarterfinals. He won his semifinal match via fall in 4:41 before pitching a shutout in the 1st-place match, winning a 7-0 decision to secure his first national tournament appearance. … rest of story at https://newberrywolves.com/news/2021/2/27/wrestling-six-wolves-qualify-for-national-tournament-wolves-easily-win-team-title.aspx?mc_cid=02f3563d01&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

8 } – Gannon Men’s Wrestling Wins First Region Title Behind Six Individual Champs
THE RUNDOWN

  • Event: 2021 NCAA Division II Super Region 1 Championships
  • Location: Mercyhurst Athletic Center – Erie, Pa. (Hosted by Mercyhurst)
  • Competing Teams: American International, Alderson Broaddus, Fairmont State, Gannon, Mercyhurst, Pitt-Johnstown
  • Result: 1st out of 6 teams

GAMEDAY MEDIA CENTER

9} – UNK Rolls at Regionals, Finishes with Team Title, Five Champs & 10 Qualifiers
Kearney, Neb. – The top-ranked Nebraska-Kearney wrestling team advanced its entire starting lineup into the finals at the 2021 NCAA Super Region VI Championships Sunday night in Grand Junction, Colo. Lopers scored 121.50 points to win this meet for a third straight year. This also marks UNK’s 17th region title since 2000. To reach that Kearney went a combined 24-5 on the day, winning its first 15 matches.  UNK went 5-5 in the finals and capped the long day with a win in a “true” second place match. Atop the awards stand this year is Lincoln senior Wesley Dawkins (133 lbs.), Pennsylvania senior Jacob Wasser (157 lbs.), Kansas junior Terrell Garraway (174 lbs.), Kearney sophomore Lee Herrington (285 lbs.), and Kearney redshirt freshman Nick James (141 lbs.). Dawkins and Wasser both repeat as regions champions. 
Coming in second in their respective class was Iowa seniors Matt Malcom (165 lbs.) and Josh Portillo (125 lbs.), Colorado senior Sam Turner (149 lbs.), Kansas junior Austin Eldredge (184 lbs.) and Seward redshirt freshman Joseph Reimers (184 lbs.). The criteria for reaching the NCAA Championships changed this year due to the on-going pandemic. This region was slotted 17 spots for nationals which are March 12-13 in St. Louis. The 10 weight class winners advance with seven of the runners up moving on as well. The seven head coaches determined the “wild cards” at the conclusion of the meet. Three schools — San Francisco State, Simon Fraser (Canada) and New Mexico Highlands — opted out this season. … rest of story at https://lopers.com/news/2021/2/28/wrestling-unk-rolls-at-regionals-finishes-with-team-title-and-five-champs.aspx?mc_cid=6c7ef6b094&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

10 } – UCO Currently Leads Super Regional: Awaiting Decision on Final Score
The Division Two Super Regional IV had all the trappings you want in a big tournament. Good wrestling, big upsets, back and forth matches, and a great team race. The semifinals got exciting early for UCO fans and followers. Edmond North product Paxton Rosen has been dominant all season but somewhat mysteriously omitted from the NWCA National rankings all season. Here was his first chance to prove his worth and he took advantage of that opportunity. Rosen matched up with the #1 seed in the tournament and #1 ranked wrestler in the nation Mason Turner in the semifinals. Rosen comfortably upset Turner 8-2 to make the finals. This was followed up by upset wins by Gabe Johnson at 149 and Ty Lucas at 157 who both were lower seeds in the semifinals and both also picked up upsets to make the finals. They were joined by heavy hitters Dalton Abney and Heath Gray who both won their semifinal as well. … rest of story at https://owrestle.com/uco-wins-super-regional-title/

11 } – Curreri Advances to Second-Straight NCAA Championship
FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. The Queens University of Charlotte men’s wrestling team competed in the NCAA Super Regional II Tournament on Saturday inside Emmanuel College’s Shaw Athletic Center taking eighth place as a team with 33.5 points. Additionally, senior Noah Curreri advanced to the NCAA DII Men’s Wrestling Championship for the second consecutive season.  
Curreri, competing in the 174-pound weight class, took just one loss on the day falling to Caleb Spears of Newberry who won the weight class. Curreri would advance in the second-place spot.  
Additionally, Hunter Tobiasson just missed a Championship spot falling in the 197-pound weight class second-place match to Bryce Walker of UNC Pembroke. Noah Gilbert, Lucas Comroe, and Josh Voelkel were able to pick up one win each in the consolations round while Alec Baynard collected his solo win in the opening round. Additionally, Stephon Halliburton made a run through the consolation round before eventually falling to Jaquez Bostic of Limestone. No. 20 Newberry won the Regional Tournament while No. 24 UNC Pembroke finished second…. rest of story at https://queensathletics.com/news/2021/2/27/mens-wrestling-curreri-advances-to-second-straight-ncaa-championship.aspx

12 } – Six Eagle Wrestlers Punch Ticket To Division II Championships
As announced officially on NCAA.com on Monday (March 1) night, Ashland University will send six wrestlers to the 2021 NCAA Division II Championships, March 12-13 at America’s Convention Center Complex in St. Louis, Mo. The six Eagle grapplers moving on to nationals are senior Christian Wellman at 125 pounds, sophomore Luke Wymer at 141, senior Carson Speelman at 149, sophomore Daniel Beemer at 174, senior Aidan Pasiuk at 184, and senior Tristen Weirich at 285.
 Speelman (7-1), Beemer (8-1) and Weirich (10-0) all won Super Region 3 championships at their respective weight classes on Saturday (Feb. 27) in Tiffin, Wellman (6-2) and Pasiuk (9-1) were regional runners-up, and Wymer (8-1) moves on as an at-large qualifier. … rest of story at https://goashlandeagles.com/news/2021/3/1/wrestling-six-eagle-wrestlers-punch-ticket-to-division-ii-championships.aspx

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