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`Wrestling’s Smith and Hostetter compete in finals
The Millersville Marauders wrestling team sent two representatives to the national finals this year after sending three just a year ago. The Marauders almost topped that number this year in the 2010 East Regionals after having four members wrestle in the championship matches.
However, senior Jarrett Hostetter and redshirt sophomore Shane Smith were the only Marauders to win their matches in the final round to advance to national tournament. It was the third time in Hostetter’s career that he advanced to nationals and the second time in two years for Smith.
Wrestling team anticipates NCAA East Regionals
The Millersville wrestling team is set to host the NCAA East Regionals Saturday, and hopes to salvage a little bit joy out of what has been a disappointing season. Campbell University, Duquesne University, Liberty University, and Gardener-Webb University will meet the Marauders at Pucillo gymnasium as wrestlers from each school will compete for a spot in the NCAA Championships. The top two wrestlers in each weight class will travel to Omaha, Nebraska to compete for their chance to become national champions beginning March 18.
Wrestling continues to struggle in competition
Even after winning their seventh straight match against city rival Franklin & Marshall, the Millersville wrestling team has not been able to shake the dark rain cloud that has lingered above them all season.
Athletes of the Week
This week we have selected sophomore Mike Seibert as the male athlete of week. Seibert is a guard on the men’s basketball team. He had a very impressive week on the basketball court, with a highlight game on Monday, Feb. 15, at home against Shippensburg.
Wrestling faces a string of tough losses
Senior wrestler Jarrett Hostetter notched his 97th career win on Saturday as he inched towards 100 victories in his tenure at Millersville University. While it was a good for Hostetter as an individual, the team’s string of losses in dual meets continued as they dropped both matches in the tri-meet against Army and Sacred Heart University.
Wrestling team falls again: Injuries force wrestlers to forfeit
The Marauders hosted their last dual match of the season on Tuesday night and fell to Kutztown University 39-9. Seniors Jarrett Hostetter and Jeremy Brooks went in style on senior night as they earned the only wins for the Marauders for the evening.
Men’s wrestling team struggles to overcome numerous injuries
Once again the Millersville wrestling team is battling the injury bug. Injuries have plagued the wrestling team over the last couple of years and it is partly responsible for the team’s 3-8-1 record thus far this year. At least five of the team’s regulars have missed time this season, and most recently injuries played a crucial role in the losses of their last two matches.
Marauders send three wrestlers to national championships
Three Millersville wrestlers showed their stuff at the NCAA Championships in St. Louis last weekend. Each failed to win a match, but the valuable experience set them up for the possibility of even more success next season.
Wrestling team defeats F&M for their fifth consecutive Rupp Cup
On Friday, Feb. 20, Millersville wrestling took on Franklin & Marshall in their annual battle for the Rupp Cup.
Wrestlers hope rest will cure recent woes
The Millersville wrestling team has endured a long, exhausting season, and their results are showing that it may finally be catching up to them.