2015-2016 Wrestling News
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Wrestlers depart for DIII Cultural Exchange in Russia
May 29, 2016EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling Head Coach Tim Fader and wrestlers Robert Rocole (Jr.-Lakewood, WI/Wabeno) and Justin Karkula (Jr.-Oshkosh, WI/West) depart for Russia today to begin their cultural with both the Russian and Bulgarian national wrestling federations during the first week of June. -
Wrestling announces team awards
May 18, 2016EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team recently announced their team awards at their year-end banquet.
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Behnke finishes 3rd at NCAA Championships
March 12, 2016CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (blugolds.com) - University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestler Nathaniel Behnke (Sr.-Bruce, WI) finished his career as an All-American with a third place finish at the NCAA Division III National Championship on Saturday.
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Four wrestlers earn NWCA Academic All-American Honors
March 11, 2016CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (blugolds.com) - The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) announced their Academic All-Americans and team awards Thursday night, with four Blugolds claiming Academic All-American honors and the team finished 15th for overall team grade point average (GPA).
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Behnke Advances to NCAA semifinals
March 11, 2016CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (blugolds.com) - In the first day of the NCAA Division III Wrestling National Championships, Nathaniel Behnke (Sr.-Bruce, WI) went 2-0 to advance to the semifinals while Roy Munroe (Sr.-Cadott, WI) went 0-2.
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Brackets set for NCAA Wrestling Championships
March 08, 2016INDIANAPOLIS (Blugolds.com) – The NCAA Division III Wrestling Committee released the brackets for the 2016 NCAA Division III Wrestling Championship Monday night. Two Blugolds, Nathaniel Behnke (Sr.- Bruce, WI) and Roy Munroe(Sr.- Cadott, WI) will complete at the national tournament.
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Behnke, Munroe Qualify for Wrestling Nationals
February 27, 2016MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Blugolds.com) - The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire wrestling team competed at the NCAA Division III regionals where they took 4th place as a team and two Blugolds punched their ticket to the national meet.
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Wrestlers finish 5th at WIAC Championships
February 14, 2016STEVENS POINT, Wis. (Blugolds.com)- The University of Eau Claire wrestling team competed in the WIAC championships, with several Blugolds having successful days as the team finished fifth overall.
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Blugold wrestling all-time wins leader, Behnke, ready to finish strong
February 12, 2016EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) - With a new coach in each of his four years wrestling for the Blugolds, very little team success, lack in depth of training partners, and several injuries along the way, Nathaniel Behnke has seemingly faced a gauntlet of adversity.
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Wrestlers fall in final home dual
February 09, 2016EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com)- The University of Eau Claire wresting team hosted UW-Stevens Point for Senior Night, Tuesday. The Blugolds would fall 28-21 in their last dual of the season.
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Wrestling Hosts Don Parker Open
February 06, 2016EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com)- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Wrestling team hosted the Don Parker Open on Saturday, with several Blugolds turning in strong performances.
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February 04, 2016
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Wrestlers Take Down Pioneers
February 04, 2016PLATTEVILLE, Wis. (Blugolds.com)- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Wrestling team got a dominating win over UW-Platteville Thursday night, winning 32-12.
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Tuesday's wrestling dual at Platteville POSTPONED
February 02, 2016PLATTEVILLE, Wis. (blugolds.com) - Due to the winter storm on warning for Tuesday, the wrestling dual at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville has been postponed and rescheduled for Thursday, February 4 at 7:00 p.m.
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Four Blugolds Named Athlete of the Week
January 26, 2016MADISON, Wis. (blugolds.com) - Several UW- Eau Claire athletes named Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Athlete of the Week honors this morning as announced by Assistant Commissioner of Media Relations, Matt Stanek. These Athletes include men’s hockey player Patrick Moore, women’s track participant Jessie Reineck, women’s swimmer Sam Senczyszyn, and Nathaniel Behnke of the men’s wrestling team.
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Wrestlers Compete at Border Brawls
January 23, 2016WHITEWATER, Wis. (Blugolds.com) - The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire wrestling team headed to UW-Whitewater to participate in the Border Brawl on Saturday. The Blugolds battled to some close defeats but ultimately failed to come away with a victory on the day.
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Blugold Wrestlers Win 1st Annual Chancellor's Cup
January 19, 2016EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team hosted the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh on Tuesday night, defeating the Titans 30-11 and winning the First Annual Chancellor’s Cup.
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Wrestlers Take First at Will Abele Open
January 16, 2016PHILADELPHIA, Penn. (Blugolds.com)- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire wrestling team traveled to Philadelphia to partake in the Will Abele Open at Ursinus College. It was a fantastic day as many Blugolds finished in 1st place in their respective weight classes as well as finishing with a 1st place finish in team score with a total of 149.0 points.
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Blugold Wrestling Travels to Philadelphia
January 14, 2016(Blugold.com) - In the wee hours of Tuesday morning, the Blugold wrestling team departed for their trek to Philadelphia. The team is currently mid-trip on their 1000-plus mile drive to the ‘City of Brotherly Love’ in what will be a week full of travel, training, history and competition.
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Wrestling Undefeated at Muskie Duals
January 09, 2016LAKELAND, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team started the New Year in winning fashion, going 3-0 at the Muskie Duals hosted by Lakeland College.
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Professionals AND Volunteers: Wrestling Assistant Coaches
December 23, 2015The Power of AND. UW-Eau Claire desires to challenge its students, faculty, staff, and alumni to explore their multiple passions and academic pursuits, not defining oneself solely by one interest or discipline.
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Wrestlers Fall to No. 4 Eagles
December 11, 2015EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team hosted UW-La Crosse on Friday night. The Blugolds would fall to the No. 4 ranked Eagles by a score of 38-6.
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Behnke Named WIAC Athlete of the Week
December 09, 2015Senior wrestler, Nathan Behnke (Bruce, Wis.), was named the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Athlete of the Week, as announced by WIAC Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations Matt Stank earlier today.
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N. Behnke Earns 100th Career Win at Candlewood Suites Duals
December 05, 2015LA CROSSE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) - University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestler Nathaniel Behnke (Sr.- Bruce, WI) tallied his 100th career win at the Candlewood Suites Duals on Saturday.
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Wrestlers Fall to Luther
November 24, 2015EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team took on Luther College for the team’s first home match of the season. On a night where they held Veteran Appreciation Night, the Blugolds would fall by a score of 30-7.
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Wrestlers complete at Brute/Adidas Augsburg Open
November 21, 2015MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Blugolds.com)- The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team headed to Minneapolis Saturday to compete in the Brute/Adidas Augsburg Open. A number of wrestlers found success, collecting multiple wins on the day.
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Wrestling Notches First Dual Win of the Season
November 12, 2015NORTHFIELD, Minn. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team got their first win of the season, 33-19 over St. Olaf (Minn.) on Thursday night.
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Wrestling Falls to Concordia, 23-19
November 06, 2015CONCORDIA, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team fell in their first dual of the season, coming up just short to Concordia (Wis.) 23-19 on Friday.
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Wrestling Opens Season at Yellowjacket Open
November 01, 2015ROCHESTER, Minn. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team opened the 2015-16 season at the Yellowjacket Open on Sunday, with strong performances from several wrestlers.
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Blugold Wrestling Adds to Coaching Staff
October 12, 2015EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling program has named six additions to its coaching staff, announced head coach Tim Fader.
