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Naomi Bye

Men's Wrestling Grant Tighe, Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Communication

11 men’s wrestlers earn NWCA Scholar All-American honor

Bridgewater, Altensey, Hansen and Schmit become two-time NWCA Scholar All-Americans

MANHEIM, Pa. - The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) has announced the NCAA Division II Men's Scholar All-American Awards, recognizing outstanding academic achievement by student-athletes across the country. To be eligible for the award, the student-athletes must meet one of the following criteria:

  • All-American at the 2026 NCAA DII National Championships and 3.00 GPA
  • National Qualifier to the 2026 NCAA DII National Championships and 3.25 GPA
  • Competed in 4 or more events and 3.5 GPA

The Peacock men's wrestling team totaled 11 honorees this season. Cael Bridgewater, Collin Altensey, Kale Hansen and Dawson Schmit became two-time honorees for Upper Iowa. Tanner Arjes, James Lovelady, Jonah Luensman, Owen Denstad, Preston Klostermann, Nick Mueller and Chase Wickwire earned the honor for the first time. 

A total of 440 student-athletes, representing 64 of the 71 Division II institutions, were honored for their success in the classroom while competing throughout the season. Leading the nation with 19 honorees was Nebraska-Kearney, followed by McKendree and Colorado Mesa with 15 selections each.

This year's class includes 167 multiple-time honorees, 51 student-athletes who maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA, and one five-time honoree in Logan Kvien of McKendree.

"These student-athletes have demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence both on the mat and in the classroom," said NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer. "We commend their dedication and the example they set for the sport."

View the full list of Division II NWCA Men's Scholar All-Americans at the link attached to this story.

Upper Iowa University Tanner Arjes Redshirt Freshman 141 Criminal Justice
Upper Iowa University James Lovelady Redshirt Freshman 141 Financial Management
Upper Iowa University Jonah Luensman Redshirt Freshman 141 Business Administration
Upper Iowa University Cael Bridgewater* Redshirt Sophomore 149 Business
Upper Iowa University Owen Denstad Redshirt Freshman 149 Accounting
Upper Iowa University Preston Klostermann Freshman 157 Business Administration
Upper Iowa University Nick Mueller Redshirt Freshman 165 Business Administration
Upper Iowa University Collin Altensey* Redshirt Sophomore 157 Management
Upper Iowa University Kale Hansen* Redshirt Sophomore 157 Business Administration
Upper Iowa University Dawson Schmit* Redshirt Sophomore 133 Business Administration
Upper Iowa University Chase Wickwire Redshirt Sophomore 184 Business Administration
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Players Mentioned

Collin Altensey

Collin Altensey

157
Redshirt Sophomore
Tanner Arjes

Tanner Arjes

141
Redshirt Freshman
Cael Bridgewater

Cael Bridgewater

149
Redshirt Sophomore
Owen Denstad

Owen Denstad

149
Redshirt Freshman
Kale Hansen

Kale Hansen

157
Redshirt Sophomore
James Lovelady

James Lovelady

133
Redshirt Freshman
Jonah Luensman

Jonah Luensman

141
Sophomore
Nick Mueller

Nick Mueller

165
Redshirt Freshman
Dawson Schmit

Dawson Schmit

133
Redshirt Sophomore
Chase Wickwire

Chase Wickwire

184
Redshirt Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Collin Altensey

Collin Altensey

Redshirt Sophomore
157
Tanner Arjes

Tanner Arjes

Redshirt Freshman
141
Cael Bridgewater

Cael Bridgewater

Redshirt Sophomore
149
Owen Denstad

Owen Denstad

Redshirt Freshman
149
Kale Hansen

Kale Hansen

Redshirt Sophomore
157
James Lovelady

James Lovelady

Redshirt Freshman
133
Jonah Luensman

Jonah Luensman

Sophomore
141
Nick Mueller

Nick Mueller

Redshirt Freshman
165
Dawson Schmit

Dawson Schmit

Redshirt Sophomore
133
Chase Wickwire

Chase Wickwire

Redshirt Sophomore
184
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