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Mules add five for 2009-2010

The Mules have announced the addition of five student-athletes to their roster for the 2009-2010 school year...More Info »

Mules 2008-2009 Team Awards

Most Valuable - Grant Baker

Most Improved - Cody Gillenwater

Rookie of the Year - Chase Chavers

Most Dedicated - Cory Bloodgood

Mat Rat - Jesse Whitson

Most Courageous -Andrew Hicklin


Mules have five named D-II All-Academic

Travis Barbarick Cory Bloodgood

Travis Barbarick and Cory Bloodgood (pictured above) have been named First Team D-II All-Academic by the NCAA D-II Wrestling Coaches Association. Barbarick and Bloodgood are two of the five Mules wrestlers receiving All-Academic recognition. Denis Ryzhov was a second-team selection, while Matthew Bailes and Jesse Whitson received honorable mention.

As a team, the Mules were ranked sixth in D-II for a team GPA of 3.237


Mules place trio at NCAA-II Championships

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The Mules had three wrestlers place at the national championship event on Saturday. William Forrest (149) and Denis Ryzhov (157) both finished seventh, while Cory Bloodgood (141) placed eighth. The Mules had a total six wrestlers compete in the event, with three eliminated on Friday...UCM Info » / adobe reader iconFinal Results

Denis Ryzhov
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Denis Ryzhov (157) was one of three Mules wrestlers to earn All-American at the D-II Championships. Ryzhov picked up a pin just :21 seconds in his 2nd round consolation match.

The wrestling championship was being held as part of the Division-II National Championships Fesitval.


The six UCM wrestlers at the national meet qualified out of the NCAA-II Super 2 Regional held Sunday, March 1st, in Kirksville, Missouri. Grant Baker led the UCM qualifiers with a second place finish at 133. Also advancing to the national event: Cory Bloodgood - 3rd (141); William Forrest - 3rd (149); Denis Ryzhov - 4th (157); Travis Barbarick - 3rd (184); and Cody Beck - 4th (285).

Head coach Robin Ersland was named Co-Region 2 Coach of the Year. Mules Recap »


The Mules jump to 12th in the latest acrobat readerNCAA-II Poll, and
also have three individuals nationally ranked...Grant Baker 6th at 133, Travis Barbarick 7th at 184, and Cody Beck 6th at heavyweight.


Mules finish 2-1 at MIAA Duals

Grant Baker in action
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Grant Baker in action during the MIAA Duals

The Mules won two of three at the MIAA Duals on Sunday (Feb. 15th) at the UCM Multipurpose Building. The Mules, ranked 16th in the latest acrobat readerNCAA-II Poll, defeated Truman State 48-0, and 19th-ranked Fort Hays State 18-15. In their final match of the day, the Mules fell to top-ranked Nebraska-Omaha 39-6. Mules Recap »


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acrobat readerMules Wrestling Media Guide Now Available


Robin Ersland with Kathy Anderson
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Head coach Robin Ersland receives a plaque from Associate Athletic Director Kathy Anderson in recognition of his 200th career dual meet victory as a head coach.



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The Mules have announced the signing of nine new members to the squad for the 08-09 campaign...More Info »