(LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. 5) – The McKendree University men's wrestling team finished in fourth place of NCAA Division II schools at the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) National Duals this Saturday afternoon after advancing to the semifinal round. Their fourth-place finish marks the highest placement at the NWCA National Duals in program history.
 
McKendree's path to the final four began with a first-round victory over Limestone College 35-9, followed by a quarterfinal win over Central Oklahoma 22-18. The Bearcats were then stifled by Notre Dame College in the semifinal round 21-15 and was sent to a third-place match against Nebraska-Kearney. Despite match wins from Charles McNeal (Florissant, MO/Christian Brothers Catholic), Nick Foster (Belleville, IL/Belleville West), Michael Pixley (Granite City, IL), and Ryan Vasbinder (Grand Rapids, MI/Grandville), the Bearcats ultimately fell to the Lopers 23-17.
 
Men's wrestling will return to action Satruday, January 12 as the squad travels to Kenosha, Wisconsin to take on the Rangers of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.