Wrestling

Four MAC Wrestling Teams Earn 2026 NCAA Team Scholar All-America Award

Information courtesy of the official National Wrestling Coaches Association official release

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) has announced the NCAA Division I Men's Team Scholar All-American Awards, with four Mid-American Conference Teams showcasing a strong commitment to both academic and athletic excellence this season. 

Kent State - 3.56 - 
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George Mason - 3.47 - The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) has announced its NCAA Division I Men's Scholar All-American individual and team awards, recognizing outstanding academic achievement and programs that demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence both on the mat and in the classroom. A record number of teams posted a GPA above 3.0 this season, with George Mason finishing 18th overall. The Patriots have now earned a Top 30 team ranking for the seventh consecutive year. George Mason placed six student-athletes on the Scholar All-America list, including four repeat honorees. Graduate student Logan Messer earned the distinction for the fourth time in his career, while Kaden Cassidy and Malachi DuVall each collected their third consecutive honors. Drew Dickson was recognized for the second time, and freshmen Tate Hisey and Anthony Lucchiani earned the accolade in their first collegiate seasons.


Ohio - 3.42 - The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) announced the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Team Scholar All-America Awards. Ohio claimed the 22nd spot in this year's rankings, with a team GPA of 3.43. A record number of teams had a GPA over 3.0 this season. In addition to these team honors, the NWCA recently announced the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Scholar All-America individual award winners, where Ohio had six scholar All-Americans:
Ryan Meek, Jeremy Olszko, Sal Perrine, Garrett Thompson, Wyatt Schmitt, and Paul Woo.


Buffalo - 3.42 - For just the third time in program history, the University at Buffalo wrestling team earned the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Team Scholar All-America Award, ranking in the top 30 academically among all Division I programs. The Bulls posted a program-best 3.42 grade point average to rank 24th in the nation. Seven members of the team were named Scholar All-Americans by the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA), announced last week. It was the most in program history, surpassing the previous record of four. Redshirt-Freshman Zachary Belverio, redshirt-senior Kaleb Burgess, redshirt-sophomore Connor Jacobs, redshirt-sophomore Rafael Knapp, redshirt-junior Kelin Laffey, graduate Marcus Petite and freshman Tyler Roark were all honored.