2017-18 Wrestling News
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Ruch named Head Strength & Sports Performance Coach
July 11, 2018EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugold.com) - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire athletics department announced today the hiring of Zac Ruch as the Head Strength & Sports Performance Coach. -
Athletic Dept. Hosts 5th Annual Athletics Banquet
May 10, 2018EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Department of Intercollegiate Athletics held their fifth annual athletics banquet on Monday night, presented by Northwestern Mutual and Sodexo.
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Blugold Wrestling Releases 2018-19 Schedule
May 10, 2018EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com) - Following another historic season that saw the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team send a school-record three wrestlers to the national tournament, the Blugolds now set their sights on the 2018-19 season. What follows is a brief rundown of the highlights ahead on next year’s slate.
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Wrestlers put stamp on 2017-18 season at end-of-year banquet
April 30, 2018EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com) - The 2017-18 season for the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team was yet another historical one to add to their successes in the last few years. On Friday, the team honored their award winners from the season at their year-end banquet held at Wild Ridge Golf Course.
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Philson and Schmidt added to NWCA Division III All-Academic Team
March 16, 2018MANHEIM, Pa. (blugolds.com) - The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) released its Top 30 Division III All-Academic teams and the All-Academic individuals on March 6. Seth Vosters (So.-Freedom, WI) was originally named to the 2017-18 NWCA Division III All-Academic Team. Furthermore, there were late additions to the Scholar All-American list in Cecil Philson (Sr.-Thorp, WI) and Chase Schmidt (Fr.-Rice Lake, WI).
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Wrestling trio competes at NCAA Championships
March 09, 2018CLEVELAND, Ohio (blugolds.com) - The 2017-18 season for the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team came to an end on Friday night at the NCAA Championships. The trio of Ramsey Bloy (Jr.-Freedom, WI), Seth Vosters (So.-Freedom, WI), and Tyler Demo (Fr.-Loves Park, IL/Belvidere North) all competed on Friday before being eliminated from the national tournament.
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Seth Vosters named to NWCA Division III All-Academic Team
March 08, 2018MANHEIM, Pa. (blugolds.com) - The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) released its Top 30 Division III All-Academic teams and the top 189 All-Academic individuals on Tuesday. Among those being named to the 2017-18 NWCA Division III All-Academic Team was the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team’s Seth Vosters (So.-Freedom, WI).
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Bloy, Vosters, and Demo qualify for NCAA National Championships
February 24, 2018MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (blugolds.com) - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team had three wrestlers qualify for the NCAA Division III National Championships for the first time in school history. On Saturday, Ramsey Bloy (Jr.-Freedom, WI), Seth Vosters (So.-Freedom, WI), and Tyler Demo (Fr.-Loves Park, IL/Belvidere North) all finished in the top-three of their respective weight classes at the Upper Midwest Regional to advance to nationals.
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Four wrestlers advance to day two of Regional Tournament
February 23, 2018MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (blugolds.com) - The opening day of the 2018 NCAA Division III Upper Midwest Regional took place at Augsburg University’s Si Melby Hall on Friday. After the first day of action, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team has four wrestlers that advanced to day two of the tournament, including three semifinalists.
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Blugolds wrestling takes 4th place at WIAC Championship
February 09, 2018WHITEWATER, Wis. (blugolds.com) - The 2018 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Wrestling Championship took place on Friday, and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire finished tied for fourth with 100 team points. The Blugolds had eleven wrestlers finish the day on the podium, leading to that fourth place finish.
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Five Blugolds Named WIAC Athletes of the Week
February 06, 2018MADISON, Wis. (Blugolds.com) - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women’s basketball player Anna Graaskamp (Eau Claire, Wis. /Memorial), gymnast Tori Erickson (Woodbury, Minn.), women’s hockey player Mariah Czech (Andover, Minn.), women’s indoor track & field thrower Erica Oawster (Lino Lakes, Minn. /Centennial), and wrestler Ramsey Bloy (Freedom, Wis. ) have each been named Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Athletes of the Week, it was announced today by Assistant Commissioner of Media Relations Matt Stanek.
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Bloy’s first place finish caps 40th annual Don Parker Open
February 03, 2018EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com) - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team hosted the 40th annual Don Parker Open on Saturday with eighteen Blugolds competing in the tournament. Ramsey Bloy (Jr.-Freedom, WI) became the first UW-Eau Claire wrestler to take first place at the Don Parker since Joe Pitsch won the heavyweight title in 2012.
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Eau Claire downs Nebraska Wesleyan in final dual of season
February 02, 2018EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com) - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team was victorious in eight matches on Friday night en route to a 35-6 win over Nebraska Wesleyan University.
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No. 8-ranked Warhawks rout Eau Claire in WIAC finale
January 31, 2018WHITEWATER, Wis. (blugolds.com) - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team faced the No. 8-ranked UW-Whitewater Warhawks in the team’s Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) finale on Wednesday night. The Warhawks routed Eau Claire by a score of 36-7 as they limited the Blugolds to winning only two matches.
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Bloy finishes third at Pete Willson-Wheaton Invitational
January 27, 2018WHEATON, Ill. (blugolds.com) - Wrestling on Saturday, Ramsey Bloy (Jr.-Freedom, WI) earned a third place finish at the Pete Willson-Wheaton Invitational. Bloy was the lone University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestler remaining in the tournament, and on Saturday, he went unbeaten with three victories.
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Blugolds wrestle in day one of Pete Willson-Wheaton Invitational
January 26, 2018WHEATON, Ill. (blugolds.com) - On Friday, eight University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestlers competed in the first day of the Pete Willson-Wheaton Invitational. Among the field of 38 teams, this tournament features many of the top wrestlers in Division III across the nation.
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Top-ranked Auggies take it to the Blugolds
January 21, 2018MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (blugolds.com) - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team faced the top-ranked team in the nation, Augsburg, on Sunday, and the Auggies dominated the dual, winning by a score of 34-3. Despite the lopsided final and Augsburg winning nine matches, a number of them were quite close.
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Eau Claire finishes Budd Whitehill Duals with a split on Saturday
January 13, 2018WILLIAMSPORT, Penn. (blugolds.com) - The Budd Whitehill Duals concluded on Saturday with the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team getting a split on the day. They defeated Springfield for seventh place in the field after being defeated by SUNY-Cortland in the morning session.
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Blugolds Wrestling goes 2-1 in opening day of Budd Whitehill Duals
January 12, 2018WILLIAMSPORT, Penn. (blugolds.com) - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team wrestled in day one of their two-day stop at Lycoming College for this season’s Budd Whitehill Duals. On Friday afternoon, the Blugolds, who had received the top seed in Bracket D, took on Williams College, the host Lycoming, and York College of Pennsylvania.
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Two champions highlight wrestlers' second place finish at Waynesburg Invite
January 06, 2018WAYNESBURG, Penn. (blugolds.com) - For the third straight season, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team has taken a January trip to Pennsylvania. This year, they will take part in two tournaments out east. On Saturday, they competed in the Waynesburg Invitational and took second place as a team. Leading the way were championships won by Chase Schmidt (Fr.-Rice Lake, WI) and Ramsey Bloy (Jr.-Freedom, WI).
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Wrestlers go 3-0 at Chicago Duals
December 30, 2017CHICAGO, Ill. (blugolds.com) - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team concluded the 2017 portion of their season with a trio of victories on Saturday at the Chicago Duals. With the three wins, the Blugolds will take a 7-2 dual record into the new year.
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Blugolds get second straight victory over Pointers wrestling
December 13, 2017EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com) - Last season’s win for the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team over UW-Stevens Point marked the first time of it happening since 1986. On Wednesday night, the Blugolds began a streak of their own, making it two straight victories over the Pointers. They defeated Stevens Point, 28-14.
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Eau Claire drops close dual to No. 15 UW-Platteville
December 09, 2017PLATTEVILLE, Wis. (blugolds.com) – After upsetting UW-Platteville last season, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team fell just short on Saturday. The Blugolds dropped a close dual to the No. 15-ranked Pioneers by a score of 23-17.
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Blugolds dominate Oles in first road dual test
December 07, 2017NORTHFIELD, Minn. (blugolds.com) - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team competed on Wednesday night in their first road dual meet of the season. They won in dominating fashion over St. Olaf, victorious by a score of 50-3.
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Wrestlers compete at MSOE Invite
December 02, 2017MILWAUKEE, Wis. (blugolds.com) - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team competed at the Milwaukee School of Engineering on Saturday, taking part in the MSOE Invite. Nine wrestlers finished on the podium, three of which were finalists.
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Big pins lead to win over Luther College
November 21, 2017EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com) - Last season’s victory for the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team over Luther College was their first in 21 years. On Tuesday night, the Blugolds made it two in a row, using a trio of pins to lead to the win.
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Blugold wrestlers take to the mats at Auggie-Adidas Invite
November 19, 2017MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (blugolds.com) - Prior to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team’s Chancellor’s Cup victory over UW-Oshkosh on Saturday night, a number of Blugold wrestlers took to the mats at Augsburg University for the Auggie-Adidas Invitational.
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Blugolds reclaim Chancellor’s Cup in dominant fashion
November 18, 2017EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com) - The Chancellor’s Cup has returned to Eau Claire. In the third year of its existence, the rivalry trophy between the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and UW-Oshkosh wrestling teams has been reclaimed by the Blugolds with their 36-9 win on Saturday night.
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Eagles top Blugolds in wrestling home opener
November 15, 2017EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com) - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team opened up their dual season on Wednesday night against the UW-La Crosse Eagles. The Eagles defeated the Blugolds in Eau Claire’s home opener by a score of 34-6.
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Freshmen wrestlers succeed at Luther College Open
November 11, 2017DECORAH, Iowa (blugolds.com) - Twelve University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestlers competed at the Luther College Open on Saturday. Four of them wrestled in elite brackets, while eight freshmen contended in the silver brackets.
