2019-20 Wrestling News

  • Over 350 Blugolds land on WIAC All-Academic list for 2019-20 season
    August 05, 2020
    MADISON, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) has released the 2019-20 All-Academic Award winners on Wednesday.
  • 'Never Not an Athlete' apparel available
    May 01, 2020
    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Department of Athletics, along with corporate sponsor, Eastbay, and Champs Sports have created an online store for their “Never Not an Athlete” campaign that will feature the Blugold logo.
  • Three Wrestlers earn NWCA All-America honors
    April 10, 2020
    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) has announced the 2020 Division III All-American teams with three Blugolds earning honors.
  • Lawrence records eighth-best fall total in NCAA Division III
    March 24, 2020
    INDIANAPOLIS (Blugolds.com) – The NCAA has released the winners and final standings for the 2020 NCAA wrestling awards, with Blugold Evan Lawrence (Jr. - Hugo, MN/Mahtomedi) making the Top 10 in Division III for total falls.
  • Wrestling earns NWCA Scholar All-America Awards
    March 18, 2020
    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team earned National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Scholar All-America honors this week.
  • All NCAA Winter and Spring Championships Canceled
    March 12, 2020
    INDIANAPOLIS (Blugolds.com) – NCAA President Mark Emmert and the Board of Governors have canceled all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships due to the evolving COVID-19 public health threat.
  • Three Blugolds headed to NCAA Wrestling Championship
    February 29, 2020
    MINNEAPOLIS (Blugolds.com) – Competing at the NCAA Upper Midwest Regional on Saturday, three Blugold wrestlers punched their ticket to the NCAA Championship.
  • Wrestlers tied for fifth place after Day 1 of NCAA Upper Midwest Regional
    February 28, 2020
    MINNEAPOLIS (Blugolds.com) – Ten University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestlers competed in the opening day of NCAA Division III Upper Midwest Regional Tournament on Friday afternoon.
  • Blugolds place third at WIAC Championship
    February 14, 2020
    LA CROSSE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) ? The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team took third place at the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Championship (presented by Culver?s) on Friday, with ten Blugolds earning a spot on the podium.
  • Three Blugolds place at Don Parker Open
    February 08, 2020
    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team hosted the Don Parker Open on Saturday, with three Blugolds earning a spot on the podium.
  • Blugolds record 5 pins in 39-12 win over Nebraska Wesleyan
    February 07, 2020
    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team recorded five pins on their way to defeating Nebraska Wesleyan by a score of 39-12 Friday night.
  • Huntley places second while Lawrence earns Jack Schwartz Award at Pete Willson Invite
    February 01, 2020
    WHEATON, Ill. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team finished in fourth place at the Pete Willson Wheaton Invite on Saturday, led by James Huntley’s (Jr. – Woodbury, MN/Stillwater) second place finish and Evan Lawrence (Jr. - Hugo, MN/Mahtomedi) earning the Jack Schwartz Award for the most falls in the least amount of time.
  • Blugold Wrestling in third after Day 1 of Pete Willson Wheaton Invite
    January 31, 2020
    WHEATON, Ill. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team is in third place after the first day of the Pete Willson Wheaton Invite on Friday.  
  • Blugolds compete at North Country Open
    January 25, 2020
    COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team competed at the North Country Open on Saturday, with 14 Blugolds earning podium spots in the two divisions.
  • Wrestlers defeat Johnnies, 38-9
    January 24, 2020
    COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team picked up their 11th dual win of the season on Friday night, defeating Saint John’s University, 38-9.
  • Blugolds fall to Warhawks, 27-12
    January 21, 2020
    WHITEWATER, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team fell to No. 5 UW-Whitewater on Tuesday night, 27-12.
  • Wrestling takes third place at Budd Whitehill Duals
    January 11, 2020
    WILLIAMSPORT, Penn. (Blugolds.com) – The No. 21 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team took third place at the Budd Whitehill Duals (hosted by Lycoming College) after falling to No. 16 Messiah and defeating No. 25 Washington & Lee.
  • No. 21 Blugolds go 3-0 on Day 1 of Budd Whitehill Duals
    January 10, 2020
    WILLIAMSPORT, Penn. (Blugolds.com) – The No. 21 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team went 3-0 on the first day of the Budd Whitehill Duals (hosted by Lycoming College) on Friday.
  • No. 21 Blugolds come up short against Pioneers
    January 07, 2020
    PLATTEVILLE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The No. 21-ranked University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team returned to conference action on Tuesday night, falling to UW-Platteville, 24-20.
  • Blugolds finish 4-0 at Gator Duals
    December 21, 2019
    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team went 4-0 at the Gator Duals on Saturday, including a 27-21 win over No. 17 Millikin. On the day, the Blugolds also tallied an impressive 15 pins as a team.
  • Blugolds down Pointers, 25-17
    December 13, 2019
    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team hosted UW-Stevens Point in a Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) matchup on Friday night, defeating the Pointers, 25-17.
  • Wrestlers compete at MSOE Invite and Koch Open
    December 07, 2019
    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team competed in two separate tournaments on Saturday, with Blugolds wrestling at both the Jim Koch Open and the MSOE Invitational.
  • Blugolds take first place at 8 Man Battles
    November 23, 2019
    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team hosted Concordia-Moorhead, Buena Vista and Augustana for the 8 Man Battles on Saturday, with the Blugolds winning the tournament with 160 points.
  • Wrestling falls to Eagles
    November 20, 2019
    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team returned to the mat at the McPhee Center on Wednesday. The Blugolds hosted UW-La Crosse, falling to the Eagles by a score of 25-12.
  • Five Blugolds place at Luther Open
    November 16, 2019
    DECORAH, Iowa (Blugolds.com) – Five members of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team  placed at the Luther College Open on Saturday. The Blugolds were led by Tristan Massie (Fr. – Hillsdale/Barron) and Chase Melton’s (Fr. - Spooner) second place finishes.
  • Blugolds defeat Titans, 25-9
    November 13, 2019
    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team hosted UW-Oshkosh in their home-opener on Wednesday where the Blugolds tallied a 25-9 win over the Titans.
  • Wrestling opens season at Yellowjacket Open
    November 02, 2019
    ROCHESTER, Minn. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling ream kicked of the 2019-20 season with the Yellowjacket Open where five Blugolds finished in the top eight.
  • Jose Quintana is Joe Merten Coaching Award recipient
    October 11, 2019
    Eau Claire, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – Jose Quintana, who is entering his fourth season as a volunteer assistant coach for the UW-Eau Claire wrestling program, is the 2019 recipient of the Joe Merten Coaching Award.
  • Wrestling announces 2019-20 schedule
    September 16, 2019
     Eau Claire, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men’s wrestling team announced their 2019-20 schedule.