July 16, 2009
Maughan decides to step away from the mat
After spending nearly his whole life in a wrestling room, Jack Maughan has decided it's time for a change. This past season he finished his 22nd year leading the Northern Colorado wrestling program, but he has announced his decision to step down from that leadership role and devote all of his energy to his duties as the athletic department's director of development.

July 13, 2009
Maughan Announces Addition of Four
University of Northern Colorado head wrestling coach Jack Maughan announced the addition of four wrestlers to his team for the 2009-10 season. The Bears add Dan Frank, Patrick Gomez Jr, Mike Morgan and Mike Smith.

May 1, 2009
Wrestling To Host Preview Day
On Friday, May 8th, the Northern Colorado wrestling team will host a preview day for all high school wrestlers.

April 27, 2009
Five Wrestlers Compete in University Nationals
Five Northern Colorado wrestlers competed in the University Nationals this weekend in Akron, Ohio.

April 8, 2009
Wrestling Has Six Named To All-Conference Team
The Western Wrestling Conference has announced its 2008-09 All-Conference Teams and Northern Colorado had two named to the First-Team, three named to the second team and one honored on the third team.

April 7, 2009
Seven Named To WWC All-Academic & Coaches Honor Roll Teams
Northern Colorado had seven wrestlers named to either the All-Academic or Coaches' Honor Roll, announced by the Western Wrestling Conference.

March 23, 2009
Braves too much for Bears
Northern Colorado's men’s tennis team dropped a 6-1 decision to nonconference opponent Bradley on Friday, March 20, at the Butler-Hancock Tennis Courts.

March 19, 2009
Day One of NCAA Wrestling Championships
Northern Colorado sent three to the NCAA Championships in junior Tony Mustari, sophomore Justin Gaethje and freshman Mitchell Polkowske. Follow their first day action here.

March 11, 2009
Mustari Earns At-Large Berth
Junior 125-pounder Tony Mustari today earned an at-large berth to the NCAA Championship in St. Louis.

March 7, 2009
Bears Finish Third At NCAA West Regional
Northern Colorado had two champions and three second-place finishes en route to a third-place team finish.

March 5, 2009
Bears Ready To Host NCAA West Regional
Northern Colorado welcomes the Western Wrestling Conference teams to Butler-Hancock for the NCAA West Regional on Saturday. First round matches begin at 10:00 a.m. and tickets are just $12.

February 25, 2009
Wrestling Drops Final Dual Of Season To Wyoming
In the final dual of the year, the Northern Colorado wrestling team dropped a 21-15 match to Wyoming.

February 24, 2009
Wrestling Hosts Wyoming In Final Dual of Year
The Bears and Cowboys meet on the mat on Wednesday in the final dual of the year for both teams.

February 12, 2009
Wrestling Dominates Air Force
The Bears won seven of 10 weight classes, with four being bonus point victories as Northern Colorado defeated Air Force 29-12 on Thursday evening.

February 11, 2009
Wrestling Heads To Air Force For WWC Dual
The Bears wrestle in their final road dual of the season Thursday as they take on the Air Force Falcons at 7:00 p.m. Live stats are available at www.goairforcefalcons.com

February 8, 2009
Bears Win Four Weight Classes At Rocky Mountain Collegiate Open
Four titles, three third-place medals, as well as two sixth-place finishes were what the Northern Colorado wrestling team brought home from the Rocky Mountain Collegiate Open on Saturday.

January 31, 2009
Wrestling Falls 23-16 At Utah Valley
Searching for their fourth straight dual victory, the Northern Colorado wrestling team came up a little short, losing a 23-16 match to Utah Valley.

January 29, 2009
Wrestling Readies For Trip To Utah Valley
Northern Colorado will be competing in its fourth Western Wrestling Conference dual on Saturday at Utah Valley, while the Wolverines will be competing in their first.

January 27, 2009
Johnson Named WWC Wrestler of the Week
Northern Colorado senior Ryan Johnson (184 pounds) was named the Western Wrestling Conference Wrestler of the Week on Tuesday.

January 25, 2009
Wrestling Wins Second Straight WWC Dual
The Northern Colorado wrestling team won seven of 10 weight classes en route to a 29-15 victory over South Dakota State on Sunday afternoon.

January 24, 2009
Final Bout Lifts Bears Past Bison
Ryan Johnson recorded just his second pin this season, doing so in overtime to give Northern Colorado the 18-16 victory over North Dakota State.

January 21, 2009
Wrestling Heads North For Duals With NDSU, SDSU
Northern Colorado continues action in the Western Wrestling Conference with a pair of duals against North Dakota State and South Dakota State.

January 17, 2009
Total Team Effort Leads Bears Past Stanford
Northern Colorado won eight of 10 weight classes en route to a 25-7 victory over Stanford to give the Bears a 2-1 record against the Pac-10 Conference this season.

January 16, 2009
Wrestling Can't Hold Early Lead; Falls To #23 Northern Iowa
Northern Colorado wrestling jumped out to an early 13-3 lead after four bouts, but could not hold on to the lead, falling to 23rd-ranked Northern Iowa in the Western Wrestling Conference opener for both teams.

January 15, 2009
Wrestling At Home ... Finally
The Northern Colorado wrestling team finally returns home to host its first two duals of the season against #23 Northern Iowa and Stanford on Friday and Saturday, respectively.

January 14, 2009
Bears Prepare For Busy Week
As Northern Colorado athletics gets ready for a busy weekend of sports, both at home and on the road, the department would like to make sure with some of the changes that have happened that all Bears fans are in the know in regards to the events.

January 9, 2009
Wrestling Drops Three Matches At Virginia Duals
At one of the most prestigious tournaments in the country, the Northern Colorado wrestling team lost matches to #23 Old Dominion, Liberty and Clarion.

January 8, 2009
Follow the Wrestling Action Live at the Virginia Duals
Northern Colorado wrestling begins action Friday morning at the prestigious Virginia Duals in the National College Bracket.

January 4, 2009
Wrestling Drops Pair of Duals To Nationally-Ranked Foes
Most teams relish the opportunity to face one of the best teams in the nation, but two in one day might be a little bit of a stretch. Sunday, the Northern Colorado wrestling team lost a 42-0 decision to 15th-ranked Michigan before falling 39-3 against third-ranked Nebraska in Lincoln.

January 1, 2009
Grapplers Ready For Nationally-Ranked Foes
On Sunday, Northern Colorado takes on a pair of nationally-ranked foes in #3 Nebraska and #11 Michigan in Lincoln.

December 13, 2008
Mustari Defends Title At UNK Loper Open
Junior 125-pounder Tony Mustari won the title at the UNK Loper Open, using the fastest pin of his career in the finals to successfully defend his title.

December 12, 2008
Wrestlers Take Mat For Final Time in 2008
The Bears close out the 2008 calendar year with a tournament at Nebraska-Kearney on Saturday.

December 5, 2008
Follow Wrestling At Oklahoma State Live
Watch the Northern Colorado wrestling team take on Oklahoma State with free video or live stats.

December 5, 2008
Wrestling Falls 41-3 To No. 9 Oklahoma State
Northern Colorado freshman 149-pounder Mitchell Polkowske continued to shine, scoring the only points of the evening as the Bears fell 41-3 to ninth-ranked Oklahoma State.

December 3, 2008
Polkowske Nabs WWC Weekly Honors
Northern Colorado freshman Mitchell Polkowske (149 pounds) has won 12 straight matches and is 12-1 on the season as a true freshman.

November 30, 2008
Wrestling Posts 1-1-1 Record At Northern Duals
Competing in three duals in one afternoon at the second-annual Northern Duals, the Northern Colorado wrestling team won one, lost one and tied one match.

November 28, 2008
Wrestling Hits The Mat For Three Duals
The Bears return to the mat in dual action against #13 Minnesota, North Dakota State and Portland State on Saturday at the Northern Duals.

November 24, 2008
Wrestling Fares Well In Hosting Old Chicago Open
True freshman Mitchell Polkowske won his second-straight tournament to highlight the Bears' wrestling team at the Old Chicago Open.

November 22, 2008
Wrestling Inks Four In Early Signing Period
University of Northern Colorado wrestling coach Jack Maughan and his staff have today announced the signing of four student-athletes to National Letters of Intent. Sam Bauer, Justin Gonzales, Hugh Hardman and Colten Husky will all become Bears next fall.

November 21, 2008
Bears To Host Old Chicago's NC Open On Sunday
Northern Colorado hosts the Old Chicago’s Northern Colorado Open on Sunday. Bouts are scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. Tickets are $12 for a full day and $7 for a half-day, beginning after 2:00 p.m. The Bears are expecting over 200 wrestlers.

November 15, 2008
Wrestling Brings Home Three Titles From Cowboy Open
At the 36th annual Cowboy Open, the Northern Colorado wrestling team came away with three first-place medals as well as one second-place.

November 14, 2008
Wrestling Headed To 36th Annual Cowboy Open
Northern Colorado will compete on Saturday in the 36th annual Cowboy Open, hosted by the University of Wyoming. The Cowboys are expecting close to 400 wrestlers in the tournament and the Bears are frequent competitors. Other Division I teams expected to compete are Air Force, Boise State, Stanford, Utah Valley and Wyoming.

November 1, 2008
Wrestling Starts Season With 39-3 Loss To #18 Boise State
Playing in front of a neutral crowd in Washington, where there is no high school wrestling, the Northern Colorado wrestling team fell 39-3 to the 18th-ranked Boise State Broncos to start the 2008-09 season.

October 24, 2008
Mustari Earns Preseason National Ranking
The USA Today/NWCA/InterMat Team & InterMat/NWCA/NWMA Individual Rankings have been released and Northern Colorado junior Tony Mustari is among the top-ranked at 125-pounds.

September 3, 2008
Wrestling To Face Tough Tasks In 2008-09
University of Northern Colorado head wrestling coach Jack Maughan today announced the schedule for the 2008-09 season and the Bears face several big name programs.

August 20, 2008
Wrestling Announces Addition of Two
Matthew Foxworthy and Tito Pica to join the Bears' wrestling family in 2008-09.

August 4, 2008
Bears Selected To Host NCAA West Wrestling Regional
Northern Colorado has learned it will serve as the host for the 2009 NCAA West Wrestling Regional March 7, 2009.