MANKATO, Minn. — Minnesota State wrestlers Chase Beckett and Colton Hush have been named to the College Sports Communicators At-Large Academic All-District Team, honoring their standout performances both on the mat and in the classroom during the 2025-26 season.
The duo represented the wrestling program among six total Maverick student-athletes to receive the academic distinction, alongside four members of the men’s hockey team.
MANKATO, Minn. — Minnesota State head coach Brady Wilson has announced that he plans to welcome 21 student-athletes to the roster, along with a new adjunct coach who will step into an existing role for the Maverick wrestling program in the upcoming season.
All signings are contingent upon admission to Minnesota State and compliance with NCAA rules, including certification by the NCAA Eligibility Center.
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Minnesota State freshman wrestler Logan Schwanz finished fourth at the 2026 US Open competing in the 63 kilogram division of the U20-Championships.
Schwanz opened with a bye, then picked up an 8-0 technical superiority over Travis Long in the second round before defeating William Christopher, 5-4, in the quarterfinals. Schwanz suffered an 8-0 technical superiority setback in the semifinals but bounced back to defeat Logan Bogard by fall in the consolation semifinals in 1:22.
In the third-place match, William Christopher defeated Schwanz, 7-3.
Caden Borgen of St. Francis has committed to wrestling for Minnesota State University Mankato next season.
MANHEIM, Pa. — A total of six Minnesota State wrestlers have earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors for their efforts on the mat and in the classroom.
Senior Chase Beckett, sophomore Colton Hush, junior Walker Bents, senior Caleb Meunier, senior Kole Marko and senior Drake Hayward all received NWCA Scholar All-American 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.
MANKATO, Minn. – Minnesota State Director of Athletics Kevin Buisman has announced that former Maverick and four-time All-American Brady Wilson has been named the fourth head coach in the history of the Minnesota State wrestling program.
Wilson returns to his alma mater after spending the past 15 seasons as an assistant and associate head coach at St. Cloud State, where he helped guide the Huskies to a remarkable 235–10 dual record, including a 119–1 mark in NSIC duals during that span.
This season, St. Cloud State finished 17-2 and was 10-0 in the NSIC, winning their 14th league title in the last 15 years. The Huskies finished second at the NCAA Super Region V Championships and sixth at the NCAA Championships, seeing five wrestlers earn All-American Honors.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Minnesota State wrestling coach Jim Makovsky was named the National Wrestling Coaches Association Bob Bubb Coaching Excellence Award winner at this year’s NCAA Division II National Championships.
The Bob Bubb Coaching Excellence award is presented annually to an outstanding coach who epitomizes the qualities and characteristics of a role model and mentor for developing young student-athletes.
The award is named after long-time Clarion wrestling coach and National Wrestling Hall of Fame member Bob Bubb.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Minnesota State sophomore Colton Hush and senior Drake Hayward have claimed All-American honors at the NCAA Championships. Hush (141 lbs) finished in third place, while Hayward (174 lbs.) took seventh place.
Sophomore Colton Hush (141 lbs.) began the day with a pair of decision wins to advance to the third-place match. He bested Central Missouri’s James Wright 8-5 before defeating Lander’s Elijah Lusk 9-4. In the third-place match, Hush took on UMary’s Sean Solis. Hush trailed 3-1 into the third round, but an escape, a takedown and riding time gave him the 6-4 decision win.
2026 NCAA Division II National Championships results. March 13-14, at Sioux Falls, SD.