EDMOND, Okla. – All five MIAA wrestling programs will be represented at the 2023 NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships March 10-11 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
The MIAA had 21 student-athletes advanced to the 2023 Division II Wrestling Championships after their performances in the Super Regionals. MIAA teams were split into two NCAA Super Regional Championships – Super Region IV and Super Region VI. The top-three placers at each weight class advanced on to the national championships.
Top-ranked Central Oklahoma took home the team title at the Super Regional IV Tournament, hosted by the Bronchos in Hamilton Field House. The Bronchos crowned seven regional champions, had two regional runners-up and one third-place qualifier to send all 10 weight classes to nationals for the first time since 2007.
Also competing in the Super Region IV was Central Missouri and Newman. The Mules finished sixth out of 11 teams and will send two individuals to the national stage. Newman placed seventh in the regional and had one advancing wrestler for the first time since the 2020-21 season.
Fifth-ranked Nebraska Kearney claimed a runner-up finish at the Super Region VI Tournament, hosted by Chardon State in Chardon, Neb. The Lopers tabbed three regional champions and three third place qualifiers to send six total to Cedar Rapids.
Fort Hays State also traveled to Chardon for the Super Region VI Tournament. The Tigers placed seventh out of 11 teams and advance two wrestlers to the national tournament.
To view the final results and bracket out of Super Region IV,
click here. To view the final results and bracket of the Super Region VI,
click here.
Below is a complete list of MIAA wrestlers who will complete at the 2023 NCAA Division II Wrestling National Championships in March. The action begins 11 a.m. Friday, March 10, inside the Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
To see the full list of NCAA Division II national qualifiers,
click here.
2023 MIAA National Championship Qualifiers
Central Oklahoma – Studd Morris, 125 – 1
st Place Finish at Super Region IV
Central Oklahoma – Dlyan Lucas, 133 – 1
st Place Finish at Super Region IV
Central Oklahoma – Nate Keim, 141 – 1
st Place Finish at Super Region IV
Central Oklahoma – Brik Filippo, 149 – 3
rd Place Finish at Super Region IV
Central Oklahoma – Gabe Johnson, 157 – 1
st Place Finish at Super Region IV
Central Oklahoma – Ty Lucas, 165 – 2
nd Place Finish at Super Region IV
Central Oklahoma – Anthony Des Vigne, 174 – 1
st Place Finish at Super Region IV
Central Oklahoma – Alex Kauffman, 184 – 2
nd Place Finish at Super Region IV
Central Oklahoma – Dalton Abney, 197 – 1
st Place Finish at Super Region IV
Central Oklahoma – Shawn Streck, 285 – 1
st Place Finish at Super Region IV
Nebraska Kearney – Nick James, 141 – 3
rd Place Finish at Super Region VI
Nebraska Kearney – John Burger, 149 – 3
rd Place Finish at Super Region VI
Nebraska Kearney – Kaden Hart, 165 – 3
rd Place Finish at Super Region VI
Nebraska Kearney – Austin Eldredge, 174 – 1
st Place Finish at Super Region VI
Nebraska Kearney – Billy Higgins, 184 – 1
st Place Finish at Super Region VI
Nebraska Kearney – Lee Herrington, 285 – 1
st Place Finish at Super Region VI
Central Missouri – Tommy Frezza, 133 – 2
nd Place Finish at Super Region IV
Central Missouri – Darick Lapaglia, 149 – 2
nd Place Finish at Super Region IV
Fort Hays State – Cade Lindsey, 174 – 2
nd Place Finish at Super Region VI
Fort Hays State – Tereus Henry, 197 – 1
st Place Finish at Super Region VI
Newman – Jace Fisher, 157 – 2
nd Place Finish at Super Region IV