Wrestling Concludes the 2023 NAIA Wrestling Championship; Lupton and Toese Claim All-American

Wichita, Kan. - Graceland University Wrestling team took on the 66th Annual NAIA Men's Wrestling Championship began on March 3rd at Hartman Arena.

The Yellowjackets have Joe Lupton placed sixth and David Toese finished eight; both earn All-American status.

2023 NAIA National Championships Results;

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8 Joe Lupton's place is 6th and has scored 11.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - 8 Joe Lupton (Graceland) won by fall over Harley Williamson (York) (Fall 2:08)
Champ. Round 2 - 8 Joe Lupton (Graceland) won by decision over 9 Taylor Vasquez (Morningside) (Dec 9-4)
Quarterfinal - 1 Carson Taylor (Grand View) won by decision over 8 Joe Lupton (Graceland) (Dec 5-3)
Cons. Round 4 - 8 Joe Lupton (Graceland) won by decision over 12 Jason Shaw (Central Methodist) (Dec 7-3)
Cons. Round 5 - 8 Joe Lupton (Graceland) won by decision over 5 Matt Gimson (Indiana Tech) (Dec 2-0)
Cons. Semi - 7 Evan Potter (Southern Oregon) won by decision over 8 Joe Lupton (Graceland) (Dec 3-1)
5th Place Match - 15 Sammy Shires (Cumberland) won by fall over 8 Joe Lupton (Graceland) (Fall 1:32)

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David Toese's place is 8th and has scored 9.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - 7 Daulton Mayer (Thomas More) won by fall over David Toese (Graceland) (Fall 2:10)
Cons. Round 1 - David Toese (Graceland) won by medical forfeit over Bruce Wagers (Rio Grande) (MFF)
Cons. Round 2 - David Toese (Graceland) won by decision over 9 Brandon Antesberger (Doane) (Dec 7-3)
Cons. Round 3 - David Toese (Graceland) won by decision over 16 River Henry (Cumberland) (Dec 5-3)
Cons. Round 4 - David Toese (Graceland) won by fall over 6 Joshua Isaac (Missouri Valley) (Fall 6:58)
Cons. Round 5 - 7 Daulton Mayer (Thomas More) won by fall over David Toese (Graceland) (Fall 0:51)
7th Place Match - 10 Earnest Johnson (Keiser) won by major decision over David Toese (Graceland) (Maj 12-0)

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