Tiger wrestling signs two in-state standouts

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Rapid City Stevens standout Jarrick Jensen and Harrisburg’s Jacob Devine will both join the DWU wrestling program in the fall.   MITCHELL, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan University head wrestling coach Matt Sedivy brought his recruiting total for 2012-13 up to five this week when he announced the signing of two more in-state athletes. Rapid City [...]

Tiger wrestlers earn NWCA academic honors

Tyler Sarringar from DWU.

MITCHELL, S.D. – For the sixth year in a row, the Dakota Wesleyan University wrestling team has one of the highest GPAs in the NAIA. The Tigers were honored by the National Wrestling Coaches Association with an academic team award, it was announced by the NWCA and the NAIA last week. For the second year [...]

Heiberger signs with Tiger wrestling

Caleb Heiberger from DWU.

MITCHELL, S.D. – The Dakota Wesleyan University wrestling program added a third recruit for the 2012-13 season this week when head coach Matt Sedivy announced the signing of Caleb Heiberger. Heiberger, a Hartford, S.D., native, wrestled varsity for six seasons at Tri-Valley High School and finished in the top eight in the state at the [...]

DWU wrestlers end national tournament run

Kyle Gerlach from DWU.

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Dakota Wesleyan University wrestling team had three wrestlers competing for a shot at All-American status Friday night, but all three came up short, ending the Tigers’ run at the NAIA Wrestling National Championships in Des Moines, Iowa. Richard Rios, Trever DeVestern and Kyle Gerlach all needed one more win to [...]

DeVestern still alive in championship round at nationals

Trever DeVestern

DES MOINES, Iowa – After the first day of the NAIA Wrestling National Championships, Dakota Wesleyan University’s Trever DeVestern is still vying for a title for the Tigers. DeVestern went 2-0 on the day and advanced to the quarterfinals, which start at 10 a.m. Friday, March 2. Five Tigers, including DeVestern, won their first-round matches [...]

Five individuals ranked, Tigers in top 20 in NAIA wrestling poll

Tyler Sarringar from DWU.

MITCHELL, S.D. – The Dakota Wesleyan University wrestling team is in good shape heading into the NAIA National Tournament. The Tigers – who finished fourth at the North Region Tournament this past weekend – have a week to prepare for the national meet, and Wednesday afternoon found out they made the jump back into the [...]

Five DWU wrestlers earn All-GPAC honors

Trever DeVestern from DWU.

MITCHELL, S.D. – The Dakota Wesleyan University wrestling team put together one of its most successful seasons in recent memory in 2011-12, and coaches around the Great Plains Athletic Conference took notice. As a team, the Tigers broke two records and have 10 individuals qualified for the NAIA National Tournament, and Wednesday morning they broke [...]

Tiger wrestling signs first two recruits

Jade Hoisington signs at DWU.

MITCHELL, S.D. – The Dakota Wesleyan University wrestling team is currently preparing for a trip to the NAIA National Championships, and head coach Matt Sedivy is already looking to secure the best possible lineup for the 2012-13 season. Sedivy, who is currently in his third season as the Tigers’ head coach, announced his first two [...]

DeVestern wins, nine Tigers place at region tourney

Trever DeVestern from DWU.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Trever DeVestern won his weight class and eight other wrestlers placed Saturday for the Dakota Wesleyan University wrestling team at the North Region Tournament in Sioux City, Iowa. The nine place winners also helped the Tigers to their second straight fourth-place team finish. DWU also took fourth at the 2011 region meet. DeVestern, a [...]

Tigers end home season with win over Hastings

Trever DeVestern

MITCHELL, S.D. – The Dakota Wesleyan University wrestling team wrapped up its home season with a Great Plains Athletic Conference dual win over Hastings College Thursday night at the Wellness Center on the DWU campus. The Broncos started the match with two pins in the first four matches, but the Tigers came back for a [...]