1.25.10 | Wrestling

Hurla Leads Baker Wrestlers at York Open

YORK, Neb. - The Baker University wrestling team, fresh off defeating NAIA Central Region opponent Bacone College on Tuesday night to stretch their undefeated dual streak to 4-0, traveled north to York, Neb., for the York College Open. Of the 17 Wildcat wrestlers who made the trip, five placed in the top six.

Leading all Baker grapplers was junior Andrew Hurla (157, Edwardsville, Kan.). Hurla (pictured) became the 11th Wildcat to qualify for the NAIA National Championships this season by reaching the finals of the York Open. He claimed runner-up honors after dropping a 4-3 decision to Brandon Perkins of Missouri Valley College.

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1.19.10 | Wrestling

Undefeated Wildcats down Bacone, improve to 4-0

BALDWIN CITY, Kan. – The Baker University wrestling team kept its perfect dual record intact Tuesday evening as the Wildcats downed Bacone College 28-13, at the George F. Collins Center in Baldwin City, Kan.

Freshman Brandon Gebhardt (pictured) led the way for the Wildcats posting a 11-0 victory over Nate Lemings.

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1.15.10 l Wrestling

Baker prepares to improve on 3-0 dual record

BALDWIN CITY, Kan. - The Baker University wrestling team will host a dual meet against Bacone College Tuesday evening. The match begins at 7 p.m. in the George F. Collins Center.

Two Bacone wrestlers have qualified for the NAIA national tournament: Jeremy Colbert in the 285-pound division and Cornelius Sutton in the 165 division.

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