BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- Bridgewater State University sophomore 184-pounder Henry Oberlander has earned a spot on the 2017-2018 National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Division III All-Academic Team.
Oberlander, who hails from Mansfield, Massachusetts, posted a record of 23-11 (.676) with six pins and 53 takedowns this past season. He placed sixth in the 184-pound weight class at the NCAA Division III Northeast Regional Championships in February.
To be be selected to the all-academic team, nominees must have at least a 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for the previous full academic year. On the competition side, wrestlers much be a national qualifier in 2016-17 and have a minimum win percentage of at least .500. Additionally, wrestlers can be considered if they placed in the top six at their respective regional tournament and post a winning percentage of .500 or better while having competed in half of the institution’s scheduled competition in NCAA championship events. A wrestler can also be considered if they have a winning percentage of .670 or better and competed in half of the institution’s scheduled NCAA events.
In two seasons with the Bears, Oberlander sports an overall record of 34-31 (.523) with ten career pins and 82 takedowns.