Northern State University Athletics

2022-23: Posted a 10-9 record on the year… Placed sixth at the Jim Koch Open…

2021-22: Posted a 12-8 record overall and 4-4 mark in the NSIC… Placed fifth at the NCAA Super Region V Tournament…

Pre-NSU: Kelby Hawkins is a 5-foot-11, 174-pounder out of Webster Area and South Dakota State. As a prep, Hawkins was a 2-year starter for the Bearcats under the direction of head coach Wade Rausch. In addition, Hawkins wrestled four prep seasons for Groton. He recorded a career record of 242-24 with 160 pins. Hawkins was a 4-time state place winner, taking second, third, fourth, and fifth at the South Dakota State Tournament. He completed a 4-year career with the Jackrabbits and will join Northern State as a graduate student in the fall. Hawkins was a 2-time first team all-academic wrestler in the Big 12. He recorded 22 career victories at SDSU, winning open titles at UNI and MSUM. He is the son of Lance and Kristie Hawkins.