Morgan Named National Wrestler of the Year Runner-
Apr 2, 2011 | General
OMAHA, Neb. - UNO senior wrestler Mario Morgan earned runner-up honors in the NCAA Division II National Wrestler of the Year voting, the NCAA announced on Saturday.
Western State's 197-pound Donovan McMahill was named the Wrestler of the Year after an undefeated 34-0 senior season.
McMahill collected seven of the eight first-place votes to run away with the award. Morgan was the Super Region 2 representative after winning his third career regional championship and first ever national title this past season.
Morgan, a four-time nationals qualifier who finished second in 2010 and third in 2009, ended his season with a 30-4 record and ended his career with a 130-38 record.
St. Cloud State's John Sundgren (157) finished third and Gannon's Zack McKendree (174) finished fourth.
Western State's 197-pound Donovan McMahill was named the Wrestler of the Year after an undefeated 34-0 senior season.
McMahill collected seven of the eight first-place votes to run away with the award. Morgan was the Super Region 2 representative after winning his third career regional championship and first ever national title this past season.
Morgan, a four-time nationals qualifier who finished second in 2010 and third in 2009, ended his season with a 30-4 record and ended his career with a 130-38 record.
St. Cloud State's John Sundgren (157) finished third and Gannon's Zack McKendree (174) finished fourth.
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