2023 NAIA The Season: Lindsey Wilson

 

Lindsey Wilson lost three of their NAIA qualifiers/two of their All Americans from last season, but they also bring back three NAIA qualifiers & one of their All Americans. I believe they have another wrestler, who despite not qualifying last season, has a respectable shot at qualifying this season. 

125 lbs
Conner Diamond 

The California native came within one match of being an All American last season after taking 3rd at the Mid South Conference North (MSCN) tournament. He'll look for a spot on the award at the national tournament this season as a junior.  

133 lbs
Nate Becker 

Oklahoma native Nate Becker did not qualifier for the NAIA championships last season but I think he stands a shot at making it to the dance this season as a sophomore. 

184 lbs
Gabe Smith 

Like Becker, Gabe Smith was another Blue Raider who did not make the NAIA tournament last season who I think very well could this season. 

197 lbs
Trevor Lawson 

Senior Trevor Lawson enters the 22'-23' season as one of the best wrestlers in the NAIA yet to win a national title.  Finishing as the NAIA runner-up in 2021 as a sophomore, he has taken 3rd place finishes in both his freshman and junior seasons. 

HWT 
Carlos Figueroa 

Two time NAIA qualifier Carlos Figueroa will look for his third NAIA qualifier and to once again make the MSCN finals in what will be the Alabama native's final season as a Blue Raider. 


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