2025-26 Blackburn College Men's Wrestling News

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Blackburn Athletics Hall of Fame Nominations Open
Blackburn Athletics Hall of Fame Nominations Open

CARLINVILLE, IL -- Blackburn College Athletics has opened nominations to the Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2027 and will stay open from May 1 through June 30. 

Blackburn Places Eight on Winter All- Academic Team
Blackburn Places Eight on Winter All- Academic Team

BELLEVILLE, IL -- Blackburn College placed eight student-athletes to the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Winter All-Academic Team.

Beavers Exceed Expectations at SLIAC Conference Championships, Finish Seventh Overall
Beavers Exceed Expectations at SLIAC Conference Championships, Finish Seventh Overall

EUREKA, IL — The Blackburn College wrestling team delivered its strongest collective performance of the season this past weekend at the SLIAC Conference Championships, surpassing preseason projections to finish seventh overall — just a half point shy of sixth place.

Beavers Battle in Decatur
Beavers Battle in Decatur

DECATUR, IL — The Blackburn College wrestling team squared off against Millikin on Thursday night, facing a tough lineup that resulted in a Millikin win. Despite the final margin, Blackburn wrestlers continued to compete hard and gain valuable mat time against a deep Millikin squad.

Beavers Compete Fearlessly at Wabash College Open
Beavers Compete Fearlessly at Wabash College Open

CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN — Blackburn Wrestling tested itself against elite competition on Saturday at the Wabash College Open, squaring off against a field loaded with Division I programs and top Division II teams. The Beavers consistently faced opponents from the Big Ten Conference and responded with their strongest collective performance of the season.

Blackburn Heavyweights Shine at Al Hanke Invitational
Blackburn Heavyweights Shine at Al Hanke Invitational

ELMHURST, IL — The Blackburn College wrestling team competed this past Saturday at the Al Hanke Invitational hosted by Elmhurst University, taking on some of the top programs from Illinois and Wisconsin. The Beavers showed strong progress across the lineup while gaining valuable experience against elite regional competition.

Beaver Wrestling Competes at Missouri Baptist Dr. Tom Smith Open
Beaver Wrestling Competes at Missouri Baptist Dr. Tom Smith Open

ST. LOUIS, MO — Blackburn College Wrestling competed this past Sunday at Missouri Baptist University’s Annual Dr. Tom Smith Open, facing a deep and competitive field that featured wrestlers from all collegiate divisions, including NCAA Division I, II, III, and NAIA programs.

Beavers Battle Through Art Kraft Memorial Tournament
Beavers Battle Through Art Kraft Memorial Tournament

RIVER GROVE, IL —The Blackburn College Men's Wrestling team competed in the Art Kraft Memorial Tournament at Triton College this past weekend. Despite being shorthanded due to injuries to several starters, the Beavers were eager to compete following a demanding week of final exams.

Austin Brand Joins Blackburn Men's Wrestling Staff
Austin Brand Joins Blackburn Men's Wrestling Staff

CARLINVILLE, ILL. – Blackburn College Men's Wrestling Team Announces Addition of Austin Brand to Staff.

Beavers Show Grit vs. Westminster
Beavers Show Grit vs. Westminster

CARLINVILLE, IL — Blackburn College Wrestling put together a determined effort in a hard-fought dual against Westminster University, narrowly falling 31–24 in a competitive matchup from top to bottom.

Beavers Battle at Coe Invitational
Beavers Battle at Coe Invitational

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA — Blackburn College Wrestling continued its inaugural season with a strong showing at the Coe College Invite. Several wrestlers earned wins, secured pins, and placed in their brackets as the program builds momentum heading into the end of the semester.

Wrestling Hosts Eureka In Season Opener
Wrestling Hosts Eureka In Season Opener
Blackburn Competes at Millikin Open
Blackburn Competes at Millikin Open
Blackburn Athletics Volunteer at Lions Carnival
Blackburn Athletics Volunteer at Lions Carnival

Several teams from Blackburn volunteered to help at the annual Lion's Carnival

Meet the new Men's Wrestling Coach, Tim McGuire