Indiana University Athletics
Powless Named to NWCA All-Academic Team
6/5/2009 12:00:00 AM | Wrestling
June 5, 2009
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Redshirt freshman Matt Powless is one of just 73 wrestlers across the country named to the All-Academic Team, presented by the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA). Powless becomes the 12th Hoosier wrestler earn this recognition since 2001.
The Newburgh, Ind., native and Psychology major posted an overall record of 20-14 that included four Big Ten victories and a seventh-place finish at the Big Ten Championships. His biggest win of the season came against arch-rival Purdue when his last-second takedown on #13 Logan Brown not only gave him a 4-3 victory, but also sealed the team victory for the Cream and Crimson.
Individually, wrestlers must have at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA, been an NCAA qualifier or won 60 percent of his total schedule - and must have competed in at least 60 percent of said schedule. The other way to qualify for the All-Academic team is have a 3.0 cumulative and been an NCAA All-American.
"The student-athletes on this All-Academic Team exemplify what we are looking for in the sport of wrestling. You see teams and individuals from the largest institutions that sponsor wrestling to the smaller colleges listed. There is diversity here that you do not always get to see when it comes to compiling these type of teams," said Jim Beichner NWCA President.
"As a coaches association, we look forward to recognizing the accomplishments of our coaches and wrestlers each year. This is just another way to showcase our sport's close alignment with educational values," said Executive Director Mike Moyer.
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