2016-17 Wrestling News

Brian Donovan Earns Pilgrim League All-Star Honorable Mention Recognition
Brian Donovan Earns Pilgrim League All-Star Honorable Mention Recognition

March 28, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (March 28, 2017) – Senior Brian Donovan (Manchester, Conn.) of the Western New England University wrestling team has been named a Pilgrim League All-Star Honorable Mention selection, it was announced last week.

Davey Goodall Named to NEWA All-Rookie Team, Eight Golden Bears Earn All-Academic Honors
Davey Goodall Named to NEWA All-Rookie Team, Eight Golden Bears Earn All-Academic Honors

March 27, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (March 27, 2017) – Freshman Davey Goodall (Chelmsford, Mass.) of the Western New England University wrestling team has been named to the New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) All-Rookie Team, it was announced this morning. Additionally, eight Golden Bears earned NEWA All-Academic honors for their efforts in the classroom.

Brian Donovan Recognized as NWCA Scholar All-American, Golden Bears Earn Scholar Team Honors
Brian Donovan Recognized as NWCA Scholar All-American, Golden Bears Earn Scholar Team Honors

March 21, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (March 21, 2017) – Senior Brian Donovan (Manchester, Conn.) of the Western New England University wrestling team has earned Scholar All-America honors from the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA), while the Golden Bears were recognized as an NWCA Scholar Team, it was announced last week.

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Western New England Wraps Up 2016-17 Campaign at NCAA Northeast Regional

February 25, 2017

BRISTOL, R.I. (February 25, 2017) – The Western New England University wrestling team wrapped up its 2016-17 campaign today at the NCAA Northeast Regional, hosted by Roger Williams University.

Golden Bears Compete at NEWA Futures Tournament
Golden Bears Compete at NEWA Futures Tournament

February 19, 2017

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (February 19, 2017) – The Western New England University wrestling team returned to action today at the New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) Futures Tournament, hosted by Johnson & Wales University.

Donovan Shines on Senior Night as Golden Bears Top Plymouth State, 31-15
Donovan Shines on Senior Night as Golden Bears Top Plymouth State, 31-15

February 16, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 16, 2017) – Senior captain Brian Donovan (Manchester, Conn.) registered a match-sealing victory as the Western New England University wrestling team posted a 31-15 win over Plymouth State University on Senior Night this evening at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.

Donovan & Fortini Lead Golden Bears Past Trinity, 21-18
Donovan & Fortini Lead Golden Bears Past Trinity, 21-18

February 05, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 5, 2017) – Senior captain Brian Donovan (Manchester, Conn.) and freshman Nick Fortini (Deer Park, N.Y.) recorded key wins to help the Western New England University wrestling team overcome a late deficit and earn a 21-18 victory over Trinity College this afternoon at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.

Western New England Places Second at City of Springfield Championship
Western New England Places Second at City of Springfield Championship

February 01, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 1, 2017) – The Western New England University wrestling team turned in a second place finish at the City of Springfield Championship this evening at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.

Western New England Falls to Castleton, 35-7
Western New England Falls to Castleton, 35-7

January 27, 2017

CASTLETON, Vt. (January 27, 2017) – The Western New England University wrestling team fell to Castleton University by a 35-7 score this evening at Glenbrook Gymnasium.

Western New England Places 14th at NEWA Duals
Western New England Places 14th at NEWA Duals

January 22, 2017

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (January 22, 2017) – The Western New England University wrestling team turned in a 14th place finish earlier today at the New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) Dual Meet Championships, hosted by Johnson & Wales University at the Wildcat Center.

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Golden Bears Face Pair of Nationally Ranked Teams at Norwich Quad

January 14, 2017

NORTHFIELD, Vt. (January 14, 2017) – The Western New England University wrestling team took on a pair of nationally ranked programs earlier today at a quad meet hosted by Norwich University at Plumley Armory.

Davey Goodall went 2-0 on Saturday night as Western New England split with Trinity & Southern Maine (Photo by Geoff Riccio).
Western New England Splits with Mount Saint Vincent & WPI

January 11, 2017

WORCESTER, Mass. (January 11, 2017) – The Western New England University wrestling team split a pair of matches with the College of Mount Saint Vincent and Worcester Polytechnic Institute earlier today at WPI’s Sports & Recreation Center.

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Donovan & McLinden lead Western New England at Williams Open

January 07, 2017

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. (January 7, 2017) – The Western New England University wrestling team opened its second semester schedule earlier today at the Williams Open, hosted by Williams College at Lasell Gymnasium.

Western New England Goes 1-2 at Bridgewater State Quad
Western New England Goes 1-2 at Bridgewater State Quad

December 11, 2016

BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (December 11, 2016) – The Western New England University wrestling team posted a 1-2 record earlier today at a quad meet hosted by Bridgewater State University. The Golden Bears defeated host Bridgewater State 39-9, but fell to the University of Southern Maine (32-9) and Roger Williams University (44-0).

Golden Bears Defeat New England College in Home Opener, 37-6
Golden Bears Defeat New England College in Home Opener, 37-6

December 09, 2016

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (December 9, 2016) – The Western New England University wrestling team recorded a 37-6 victory over New England College this evening in its home opener at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.

Golden Bears Fall to Rhode Island College in Dual Meet Opener, 22-15
Golden Bears Fall to Rhode Island College in Dual Meet Opener, 22-15

December 02, 2016

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (December 2, 2016) – The Western New England University wrestling team opened its dual meet schedule with a 22-15 loss to Rhode Island College this evening in New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) action at RIC’s Recreation Center.