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McGeary, Davis Named 2025 DII Men’s Wrestler & Rookie of the Year

MANHEIM, PA- Ty McGeary of West Liberty has been named the 2025 NCAA Division II Men’s Wrestler of the Year and Christian Davis of Lander has been named the 2025 NCAA Division II Men’s Rookie of the Year, announced Monday afternoon  by the National Wrestling Coaches Association.
McGeary won his third-straight NCAA Division II title at 184 pounds this season, with the Super Region 3 Champion recording 29 bonus point wins en route to a 33-1 season to close out his career. He was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler at the 2025 NCAA Division II National Championships, and was also the NCAA DII Most Dominant wrestler this season and was fourth in the Most Falls listing. 
“Ty’s accomplishments are lengthy, but the coolest part of his story is how humble and genuine he is,” West Liberty Head Coach Danny Irwin said. “His respect for competition and the details that go into the preparation shined this season. He is an excellent example of what being a student-athlete should look like. It was really fun to be one of his coaches!”
McGeary was voted the Division II Men’s Wrestler of the Year from the following list of Super Regional finalists:

• Super Region 1: Isaiah Vance, Pitt-Johnstown
• Super Region 2: David Hunsberger, Lander
• Super Region 3: Ty McGeary, West Liberty
• Super Region 4: Derek Blubaugh, Indianapolis
• Super Region 5: Reece Barnhardt, UMary
• Super Region 6: Johnny Lopez, San Francisco State

The Division II Rookie of the Year comes from the Lander Bearcats. Christian Davis placed third at 133 pounds at the 2025 NCAA Division II National Championships, closing out a 34-7 season with 24 bonus point wins. … more at … https://nwcaonline.com/news/2025/3/31/ncaa-division-2-men-mcgeary-davis-named-2025-dii-mens-wrestler-rookie-of-the-year.aspx

April 5, 2025 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized