Caden Staab of Northfield has committed to wrestling for Augustana University following his upcoming senior season.
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College Recruiting: state placewinner Gau to Augustana University
Alex Gau of Champlin Park has committed to wrestling for Augustana University following his upcoming senior season.
Former National Qualifier Carroll Tabbed Assistant Coach
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana head wrestling coach Jason Reitmeier has announced the addition of former Viking national qualifier Brandon Carroll as assistant coach.
Carroll rejoins Augustana following four seasons as the lead assistant on the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire coaching staff. The team hit new heights in Carroll’s second year on staff in 2023-24, placing fifth at the NCAA Championships and producing the second national champion in program history, along with having a school record four All-Americans. U
Eau Claire clinched a share of its first-ever Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference team championship that season and set new single-season school records for dual victories, pins, technical falls and major decisions, along with setting a new dual scoring record.
College Recruiting: State champion Mead to Augustana University
Kaleb Mead of Watertown-Mayer has committed to wrestling for Augustana University following his upcoming senior season.
Henriksen and Scarset among Augustana’s 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Two wrestlers are among the honorees as Augustana Athletics announced its Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Wrestlers Cody Henriksen and Austin Scarset, who helped anchor the Vikings in the mid-2000s, are included in the 10-member class.
The induction ceremony is scheduled for Oct. 23 at the Elmen Center on the Augustana campus. The inductees will also be honored at halftime the following day when the Vikings host Southwest Minnesota State in football.
Seven Viking Wrestlers Earn NWCA Scholar All-America Honors
MANHEIM, Penn. – Augustana wrestling accrued the 22nd-best team grade point average in the country at 3.267 and NWCA Division II Scholar All-American honors while seven Vikings earned individual distinction, officials announced Thursday and Friday.
The student-athletes recognized have excelled both on the mat and in the classroom and met one of the required criteria.
NSIC announces 2025-26 Winter All-Academic honors
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.
Larson Named NSIC Outstanding Wrestler of the Year for Wrestling
BURNSVILLE, Minn. — Augustana’s Cael Larson has been voted by the league’s head coaches as the 2025-26 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Outstanding Senior of the Year for wrestling.
A native of Piedmont, South Dakota, Larson holds a 3.82 grade-point average while pursuing his Master of Business Administration after earning his undergraduate degree in business administration. He is a three-time NSIC All-Academic Team selection, a three-time NWCA All-Academic honoree and has been named to the Dean’s List multiple times during his collegiate career.
The NSIC Outstanding Senior of the Year Award is presented annually to a wrestling student-athlete who has competed at their institution for four years and has demonstrated excellence in athletics and academics while making a positive contribution to their team, university and community. The award recognizes seniors who exemplify the ideals of the NSIC student-athlete.
Ramberg Tabbed NSIC Wrestler of the Year
BURNSVILLE, Minn. – Following a National Championship at the NCAA DII Wrestling Championships, Augustana 197-pounder Max Ramberg has been named the NSIC Wrestler of the Year, league officials announced Thursday morning.
Ramberg Wins National Championship
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – In a career full of success, there was one thing missing from the trophy case of Max Ramberg… until now. On Saturday night, Ramberg earned the honor of National Champion.
Ramberg completes not only a season, but a career of dominance at 197 pounds. He is the 12th individual national champion in program history and the second in as many years.