Thursday, March 28, 2024

To the Class of 2024: NCAA Division III 165 lbs

 

Matt Lackman
Alvernia

I honestly thought we'd see Matt Lackman of Alvernia win an NCAA DIII title before his collegiate eligibility was up.  At 5th-2nd-3rd, I conclude him one of the best of modern times who did not.  Also add in his career record was 122-5, with three Southeast Regional titles.  Made history last year by wrestling brother Nathan (who competed for Rhode Island) in the D3 finals. 

Tristan Massie
UW-Eau Claire

Pure grit.  Here's a guy that just took it to you every time he stepped out on the mat.  An attacker.  103 career wins which saw a 4th place finish at the NCAA DIII championships this year, plus an assortment of other accomplishments.  6th-3rd-2nd at the Upper Midwest Regional, he had finishes of 4th & 3rd at the past two WIAC championships.  31 wins on the season. 

Brian Schneider
Elizabethtown

I don't know for sure, but I believe Brian Schneider ended up with exactly 100 career wins.  If true, I think that's pretty cool.  29-6 on the year, Schneider was a four time Mideast Regional place-winner with finishes of 6th-5th-3rd-2nd.  He was also 4th & 2nd at the past two Racich Rumbles. 

Nick Roeger
Castleton

108 career wins for Nick Roeger during his time at Vermont State Castleton. In wrestling we haven't seen a whole lot of stars come out of New Hampshire, but Roeger was one of them.  35-9 on the year he was runner-up at the Citrus Invite, 3rd at the Northeast Regional & one match shy of earning an All American honor at the NCAA DIII championships. 





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