2017-18 Wrestling News
Nick Newell ’08 Has Dreams Within Reach with UFC Contender Series Bout Set for July 24
July 20, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (July 20, 2018) – Nick Newell ‘08 has never let his physical disadvantages affect his love of playing sports or his desire to succeed at any endeavor he undertakes.
Mike Sugermeyer Appointed Full-Time Wrestling Coach
July 11, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (July 11, 2018) – Western New England University Director of Athletics Matthew LaBranche has appointed Mike Sugermeyer to the position of full-time head wrestling coach. Sugermeyer had previously held the position in a part-time capactity.
Eight Golden Bears Earn NEWA Awards
March 24, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (March 24, 2018) – Eight members of the Western New England University wrestling team were recognized with end-of-year awards from the New England Wrestling Association (NEWA), the organization announced on Thursday.
WNE Wrestling to Host Golf Outing on Sunday, April 29
March 21, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (March 21, 2018) – The Western New England University wrestling program will be hosting a golf outing on Sunday, April 29 at Tekoa Country Club in Westfield, Mass.
Boyle, Guers & McLinden Named to NWCA All-Academic Team
March 12, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (March 12, 2018) – Senior Tim McLinden (Plaistow, N.H.) and sophomores John Boyle (Rowley, Mass.) and Ryan Guers (Orwigsburg, Pa.) of the Western New England University wrestling team have all been named to the 2017-18 National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Division III All-Academic Team, the organization announced last Thursday.
Boyle Places Fourth at NCAA DIII Championships
March 10, 2018
CLEVELAND, Ohio (March 10, 2018) – Western New England University sophomore John Boyle (Rowley, Mass.) placed fourth in the 184-pound weight class following the second day of action at the NCAA Division III Championships on Saturday at the Cleveland Public Auditorium.
All-American! Boyle Secures Spot in National Semifinals with Two Wins on Opening Day of NCAA Championships
March 09, 2018
CLEVELAND, Ohio (March 9, 2018) – Sophomore John Boyle (Rowley, Mass.) of the Western New England University wrestling team earned All-America honors and secured his spot in the 184-pound national semifinals with a pair of wins on the opening day of the NCAA Division III Championships on Friday at the Cleveland Public Auditorium.
John Boyle to Represent Golden Bears at NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships
March 08, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (March 8, 2018) – Sophomore John Boyle (Rowley, Mass.) will be representing Western New England University at the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships on Friday and Saturday at the Cleveland Public Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio.
Boyle Punches Ticket to NCAA Championships, Three Other Golden Bears Earn All-Northeast Region Honors
February 25, 2018
WORCESTER, Mass. (February 25, 2018) – Four members of the Western New England University wrestling team earned All-Region honors for their top-six finishes over the weekend at the NCAA Northeast Regional Championships, hosted by Worcester Polytechnic Institute at the Sports & Recreation Center.
Golden Bears Compete at NCAA Northeast Regional Championships
February 24, 2018
WORCESTER, Mass. (February 24, 2018) – Ten members of the Western New England University wrestling team competed on Saturday at the NCAA Division III Northeast Regional Championships, hosted by Worcester Polytechnic Institute at WPI’s Sports & Recreation Center.
Gresis & Price Lead Golden Bears at NEWA Futures Tournament
February 18, 2018
BRISTOL, R.I. (February 18, 2018) – Ten members of the Western New England University wrestling team competed on Sunday at the New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) Futures Tournament, hosted by Roger Williams University.
Golden Bears Roll to 56-0 Triumph at Plymouth State
February 10, 2018
PLYMOUTH, N.H. (February 10, 2018) – The Western New England University wrestling team rolled to a 56-0 triumph over Plymouth State University on Saturday afternoon in the Golden Bears’ dual meet finale at the Bank of New Hampshire Field House.
Golden Bears Defeat Trinity & SUNY Sullivan at Southern Maine Quad
February 03, 2018
GORHAM, Maine (February 3, 2018) – The Western New England University wrestling team defeated Trinity College and SUNY Sullivan at a quad meet hosted by the University of Southern Maine on Saturday afternoon at the Costello Sports Complex.
Nick Arborio Named NEWA Rookie of the Week
February 02, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 2, 2018) – Freshman Nick Arborio (Berlin, Conn.) of the Western New England University wrestling team was named the New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) Rookie of the Week on Thursday afternoon.
Western New England Takes Down Castleton on Senior Night, 25-15
January 27, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 27, 2018) – The Western New England University wrestling team registered a 25-15 victory over Castleton University on Saturday evening in New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.
Boyle & Cole Earn Spots in Latest NEWA Individual Rankings
January 25, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 25, 2018) – Two members of the Western New England University wrestling team earned spots in the latest New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) individual rankings, which were released on Thursday morning.