2015-16 Wrestling News

176 Hawks recognized on USA South Academic All-Conference Team
176 Hawks recognized on USA South Academic All-Conference Team

June 08, 2016

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – More than 170 Huntingdon College student-athletes were recognized with the release of the USA South Academic All-Conference team on Wednesday.

10 Hawks named NSCA All-American Athletes of the Year
10 Hawks named NSCA All-American Athletes of the Year

June 06, 2016

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Ten Huntingdon student-athletes were among those honored with the release of the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s All-American Athlete of the Year awards.

Hawks compete in Central Regional wrestling tournament
Hawks compete in Central Regional wrestling tournament

February 28, 2016

DUBUQUE, Iowa – The Huntingdon wrestling team won four matches and finished 12th in the 13-team Division III Central Regional Tournament on Sunday.

Senior Brandon Abejon won his seventh match of the season with a 3-0 win at 141 pounds in Sunday's match with Shorter.
Huntingdon closes out regular season with loss to Shorter

February 14, 2016

MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Huntingdon wrestling team closed out its regular season as part of Senior Day, falling to Division II opponent Shorter University 39-15.

Jesse Rowlen (285 pounds) picked up his 12th win of the season with a 10-6 decision in Wednesday night's match against Emmanuel.
Wrestling loses at home to Division II opponent Emmanuel

February 10, 2016

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Huntingdon wrestling team fell at home to Emmanuel College 31-16 on Wednesday night.

Huntingdon comes up short against NAIA Allen University
Huntingdon comes up short against NAIA Allen University

February 06, 2016

MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Huntingdon wrestling team lost to NAIA opponent Allen University 30-15 on Saturday.

Hawks compete in Cumberland Open
Hawks compete in Cumberland Open

January 30, 2016

LEBANON, Tenn. – The Huntingdon wrestling team competed in the Cumberland Open on Saturday and picked up eight wins.

Jesse Rowlen (in red) recorded a pair of pins in the 285-pound weight class on Saturday as Huntingdon defeated the University of the Ozarks and lost to Truett-McConnell. (Photo by Wesley Lyle)
Wrestling team earns first home win of NCAA era

January 23, 2016

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Huntingdon wrestling team took the mat in front of a home crowd for the first time this season in a pair of matches at Roland Arena on Saturday.

Hawks pick up third win of the season
Hawks pick up third win of the season

January 17, 2016

GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Huntingdon wrestling team went 1-1 on Sunday afternoon, defeating Greensboro College 26-23 and losing to Ferrum College, 40-5.

Men's Wrestling falls to Truett-McConnell
Men's Wrestling falls to Truett-McConnell

January 15, 2016

CLEVELAND, Ga. – The Huntingdon men’s wrestling team fell to Truett-McConnell 30-19 on Friday night.

Huntingdon falls to NAIA Brewton-Parker
Huntingdon falls to NAIA Brewton-Parker

January 04, 2016

MOUNT VERNON, Ga. – The Huntingdon wrestling team lost to NAIA opponent Brewton-Parker 37-15 on Monday.

Huntingdon competes in Gator Boots Duals
Huntingdon competes in Gator Boots Duals

December 19, 2015

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Huntingdon wrestling team faced three Division III teams in the Gator Boots Duals on Saturday.

Hawks face nationally ranked competition in Life Duals
Hawks face nationally ranked competition in Life Duals

December 06, 2015

MARIETTA, Ga. – The Huntingdon wrestling team faced three nationally ranked NAIA teams in the Life University Duals on Sunday.

Deon Maxwell was one of two Hawks to go 4-0 in the Southern Virginia University Duals. The Hawks picked up the first two team wins of the NCAA era during the SVU Duals.
Huntingdon earns first two wins of NCAA era

November 21, 2015

BUENA VISTA, Va. – The Huntingdon wrestling team went 2-2 in the Southern Virginia University Duals this weekend. The Hawks' 33-18 win over Southern Virginia on Friday night was the first of the NCAA era. Huntingdon added a second win on Saturday with 45-3 win over Hampden-Sydney. This is Huntingdon's second season of competition as a NCAA program.

Deon Maxwell won two matches for the Hawks in the Georgia Intercollegiate Tournament. (Photo by Wesley Lyle)
Hawks open season in Georgia Intercollegiate Tournament

November 08, 2015

FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. – The Huntingdon wrestling team won eight matches in the Georgia Intercollegiate Tournament on Sunday.

Brandon Abejon (in red) is one of nine returning wrestlers for the Hawks. Huntingdon opens the season on Sunday at the Georgia Intercollegiate Tournament. (Photo by Wesley Lyle)
Hawks working hard for improvement under Duncan

November 06, 2015

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Huntingdon wrestling team is making the final adjustments for Sunday's season opener against Emanuel College and head coach Craig Duncan has been impressed with the work ethic of his team.