Northern State University Athletics

Wyatt Turnquist earned the first All-American honors of his career in March of 2023, competing at the NCAA National Wrestling Championships. He went 5-1 from his first NCAA Championships, taking third overall. 

Turnquist handily defeating Dallas Wilson of Mount Olive in a 21-2 technical fall (3:56) to open his second NCAA Championships appearance. He faced off against 2-seed and 2022 157-pound National Champion Josiah Rider of Adams State in the quarterfinals, falling in an 8-3 decision. In the blood round, Turnquist took control of his match early, defeating Jacob Simpson of West Liberty in a 9-0 major decision. The Winner native opened day two with a comeback decision victory over No. 3 Nick Young of Gannon (8-6). Following a short break, Turnquist was back in action against top-seeded Jacob Ealy of Pitt-Johnstown in the consolation semifinals. He took control of the match in the third, scoring four points en route to an 8-4 decision win. The third place match slated Turnquist against No. 6 Jalen Spuhler of Wisconsin Parkside for the fourth time this season. Turnquist tallied a dual win over Spuhler on the road, however fell in both open and Super Region V action. Spuhler scored first in the bout, however the two were knotted up at 4-all heading into the second. Turnquist chose bottom and got to work, scoring three points on an escape and takedown, closing out the period with a 7-4 lead. It was all Turnquist in the third, as the Wolves junior added another takedown and riding time point to secure the 5-point victory.