BURNSVILLE, Minn. — The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) has announced its 2025-26 Winter All-Academic honors. The winter honors encompass basketball, swimming and diving, indoor track and field, and wrestling. Dozens of wrestlers across the league have been recognized for their classroom performance.
To qualify for the All-Academic team, student-athletes must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher, be a member of the varsity traveling team, and have completed at least one full academic year at their respective institutions. Those achieving a 3.60 GPA or higher are further distinguished as members of the All-Academic Team of Excellence.
Among the conference’s area wrestling programs, Minnesota State led the pack with 12 honorees, including seven Team of Excellence selections. Augustana followed with eight total wrestlers recognized, while MSU Moorhead placed seven on the list.
Area Wrestling Honors by Institution
Minnesota State University
The Mavericks placed 12 wrestlers on the winter list.
- Team of Excellence: Kaleb Lochner, Chase Beckett, Colton Hush, Paolo Salminen, Kole Marko, Caleb Meunier, Walker Bents.
- All-Academic Team: Makota Misgen, Cole Sykora, Evan Farley, Jesus Gonzalez, Elijah Reece.
Augustana University
Eight Vikings were recognized for their academic standing.
- Team of Excellence: Christian Olsen, Cael Larson, Davin Rose.
- All-Academic Team: Alex Mentzer, Connor Whiteley, Kade Sammons, Logan Butzon, Max Ramberg.
MSU Moorhead
The Dragons saw seven wrestlers earn honors, with a majority reaching the highest tier.
- Team of Excellence: Damon Ferguson, Parker Benz, Jonas Anez, Edon Davis.
- All-Academic Team: Pedro Velazquez, Mason Gode, Wyatt Powell.
St. Cloud State University
The Huskies had four wrestlers named to the academic squads.
- Team of Excellence: Nathan Fury (Construction Management), Tyson Meyer (Business Administration).
- All-Academic Team: Dominic Ducato, Cole Glazier.
Southwest Minnesota State University
The Mustangs rounded out the regional honors with three selections.
- Team of Excellence: Dylan Louwagie, Preston Xayachak.
- All-Academic Team: Chase Hanson.