Grand Valley State Lakers Men's Men's Wrestling
Recent News About Grand Valley State Lakers Men's Men's Wrestling
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GVSU wrestling ranks No.17 in NWCA preseason poll
Grand Valley State University (GVSU) has been ranked 17th in the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) preseason team poll.
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Roger Singleton to be inducted into NWCA DII Wrestling Hall of Fame
The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) has announced that former Grand Valley State All-American and National Champion, Roger Singleton, will be inducted into the Jim Koch Division II Hall of Fame on July 26 at the Sawgrass Marriott in Florida. This event is part of the 2024 NWCA Convention festivities.
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Joey Simcoe honored as top DII wrestling coach after successful season
Grand Valley State University's head wrestling coach, Joey Simcoe, has been named The Open Mat DII Wrestling Coach of the Year. This announcement comes after a successful first year for GVSU's varsity wrestling program, which had been on a 32-year hiatus. Simcoe previously led the Tiffin University wrestling team for 11 seasons before taking on his current role.
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Grand Valley State wrestlers receive NWCA Scholar All-American honors
The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) has announced that eight wrestlers from Grand Valley State University (GVSU) have been recognized as 2023-24 NWCA Scholar All-Americans. GVSU, participating as a varsity sport for the first time in over three decades, achieved a 13th-place finish at the NCAA Division II National Championships. The team had an individual national champion in Josh Kenny at the 174-pound weight class and two other All-Americans.
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Josh Kenny wins national wrestling championship for Grand Valley State
The Grand Valley State men's wrestling team made a notable return in its first year after a 32-year hiatus. The Lakers sent four wrestlers to the 2024 NCAA DII National Championships, earning two All-American titles and an individual National Champion. They finished 13th in the team standings with 31 points.
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GVSU wrestling team secures two All-American honors at national championships
Grand Valley State University (GVSU) achieved notable success at the 2024 NCAA Division II Wrestling National Championships, securing two All-American titles. The first-year reinstated program accumulated 16.5 points, placing them in 16th position after the opening day of competition.
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GVSU wrestling returns to NCAA championships after over three decades
Grand Valley State University's wrestling team is set to make its first appearance at the NCAA Division II National Championships in over three decades. The competition will take place on March 15 at the Hartman Center in Wichita, Kansas. GVSU reinstated wrestling as a varsity sport in 2023 and has quickly risen in the rankings under the guidance of Coach Joey Simcoe, who was named Super Region 3 Coach of the Year.
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Grand Valley State's Joey Simcoe named NWCA Super Region 3 Coach of the Year
The National Wrestling Coaches Association has recognized Joey Simcoe, the head coach of Grand Valley State University, as the NWCA Super Region 3 Coach of the Year. This marks the second time Simcoe has received this honor, having previously been awarded in 2020.
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Grand Valley State advances four wrestlers to NCAA championships
Grand Valley State University (GVSU) secured a fourth-place finish in the NCAA Super Region team standings, accumulating 97.5 points. This achievement has propelled four of its wrestlers to the NCAA Wrestling Championships scheduled for March 15-16 in Wichita, Kansas.
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Grand Valley State wrestling returns to NCAA DII regional after three decades
The Grand Valley State University (GVSU) men's wrestling team is set to compete in the NCAA Division II Regional Tournament this Saturday, March 2, at West Liberty University. This marks a significant moment for the #11-ranked GVSU team as they participate at the varsity level for the first time in 32 years.
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Grand Valley State wrestling splits matches at Ashland Tri meet
Grand Valley State University's wrestling team concluded its regular season with a split at the Ashland Tri meet. The Lakers faced a narrow 24-22 defeat against Ashland, ranked 19th, but bounced back to secure a 25-15 victory over Glenville State, ranked 23rd. This season marked GVSU's return to varsity competition after a 32-year hiatus, finishing with a dual meet record of 13-7 and competing in eight matches against top 25 teams.
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GVSU wrestling to conclude regular season against Ashland and Glenville State
Grand Valley State University's wrestling team is preparing for its final regular season dual meet at the Ashland Tri Meet. The team, ranked 11th nationally, will face off against 19th-ranked Ashland and 23rd-ranked Glenville State on Sunday. The matches are scheduled for 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., respectively.
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Grand Valley State defeats Findlay in wrestling dual
Grand Valley State University's wrestling team secured a 32-11 victory against Findlay on Thursday, February 8th. The match took place at the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena in front of over 500 spectators. This win improved the Lakers' record to 12-5 for the season. They are set to conclude their regular season at the Ashland Duals on Sunday, February 11th, where they will compete against #19 Ashland and #23 Glenville State.
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Grand Valley State hosts Findlay for senior night wrestling dual
Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is set to host the University of Findlay in a wrestling dual meet on Thursday, February 8 at 7 p.m. The event will take place at the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena and will also serve as Senior Night for the Lakers. This match marks the final home dual meet of the season for GVSU, which currently holds an 11-6 record. Their opponents, Findlay, come into the competition with a 3-8 record.
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GVSU wrestlers place in top eight at Greyhound Open
Grand Valley State University participated in the Greyhound Open on Sunday, where five of its wrestlers placed among the top eight across five weight classes. The event was non-scoring.
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Grand Valley State wrestling team competes at Greyhound Duals
The Grand Valley State University (GVSU) wrestling team, ranked 11th nationally, competed at the Greyhound Duals on Saturday, February 3rd. The Lakers secured a victory against Quincy with a score of 42-9 but faced defeats against two other teams. They lost to McKendree, ranked ninth, with a score of 34-12 and to Indianapolis, also ranked ninth, with a score of 29-6.
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GVSU wrestling team to face top opponents at Greyhound Duals
The Grand Valley State University (GVSU) wrestling team, ranked 11th nationally, is preparing for a significant challenge this weekend. The Lakers are set to compete at the Greyhound Duals on Saturday, February 3rd. Their schedule includes matches against Quincy at 2 p.m., followed by encounters with two top-10 teams: McKendree and Indianapolis, both ranked ninth. These events will be held at Nicoson Hall on the campus of the University of Indianapolis.
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Grand Valley State dominates Rochester University with decisive wrestling victory
Grand Valley State University secured a decisive victory over Rochester University with a final score of 51-1 at the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena. The match, attended by 549 spectators, saw the Lakers improve their season record to 10 wins and 4 losses. The team achieved eight bonus point wins during the competition. Rochester University faced penalties, losing two team points due to unsportsmanlike conduct.
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Grand Valley State wrestling to face Rochester in dual meet
Grand Valley State University's wrestling team is preparing to host Rochester in a dual meet scheduled for Wednesday, January 24 at 7 p.m. The event will take place at the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena. The Lakers have shown significant progress since reinstating their men's wrestling program to collegiate varsity status after a 32-year hiatus. With a record of 9-4 in dual meets, the team has climbed national rankings rapidly.
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GVSU wrestling team falls to Notre Dame and West Liberty
Grand Valley State University's wrestling team faced challenges at the Notre Dame College Tri Dual, losing both matches. The Lakers were defeated 28-24 by Notre Dame College and 49-0 by West Liberty, which is ranked second. GVSU was missing four nationally ranked wrestlers due to injury or illness.