Northern State University Athletics

Blake Perryman finished his season with a 25-4 record and a third place finish from the NCAA National Championships at 165 pounds. During the championships, Perryman wrestled to a 12-8 decision victory over Ruhnke of Millersville, falling to Romanzek of Ashland in a 6-1 decision. Perryman then battled in a 6-3 decision win over Ross of Gannon to advance. On the second day, he opened with an 11-5 decision over Austin of Pitt-Johnstown, and a 4-2 comeback win in the consolation semifinals with a 4-2 victory over Shephard of UNC Pembroke. The senior earned NSIC All-Conference first team honors going undefeated in the league.