The fourth-seeded Muskies couldn't get into a rhythm at either end of the court and had no answer on the glass.

Lakeland finishes a solid season 18-8. Fifth-seeded CUW advances to face top seed Wisconsin Lutheran in the semifinals on Friday night.

In the first half, Lakeland used an early 10-4 run to take their largest lead of the game, 14-8, nine minutes in. Following a CUW timeout, the Falcons went on a 17-3 run to take a 25-17 lead with 3:08 left in the half. Lakeland senior point guard Becca Tilleman (Green Bay, Wis.) hit a 3-pointer as the buzzer sounded to cut the lead to five, 28-23, at the half.

Junior Dana Henrichs (Fall Creek, Wis.) kept Lakeland in the game, scoring 11 first-half points, including a 3-for-4 performance from behind the 3-point line. Lakeland just didn't have an answer inside as the Falcons outrebounded the Muskies 25-12 in the period and outscored Lakeland 14-8 in the paint.

Lakeland never led in the second half, getting as close as two points twice in the first four minutes of the period. The Muskies shooting went cold in the second half and the Falcons were too strong inside. CUW was also more aggressive, shooting 15 free throws in the half, compared to just three by Lakeland. The game was won on the glass though, as the Falcons once again dominated the boards, 23-14.

Lakeland outscored CUW, 14-6, in the paint in the half, but it wasn't enough. Sophomore Jessica Genke led Lakeland with six second half points and six rebounds.

Lakeland finished 18-for-57 (31.6 percent) from the field and 6-for-18 (33.3 percent) from behind the arc. CUW shot 31.6 percent (19-for-51) from the field, 40 percent (4-for-10) from the 3-point arc and 77.8 percent (14-for-18) from the free throw line. CUW outrebounded Lakeland, 48-26, and forced 14 Muskie turnovers.

Henrichs finished with a team-high 13 points and added five rebounds. Genke tallied eight points and a team-high nine rebounds.

The fifth-seeded Muskies (20-6) and the Falcons (21-5) will square off for the third time this season, and Lakeland is hopeful the third time is the charm. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. in the R. John Buuck Fieldhouse in Mequon, Wis.

Lakeland dropped two heartbreaking losses to the North Division Champions, including a 106-102 double overtime loss on Feb. 8. Falcons standout Luke Doedens hit a running 3-pointer to send the game into overtime. Doedens also hit a pair of free throws with two seconds left as CUW edged Lakeland, 70-69, on Jan. 17. His clutch free throws snapped Lakeland's five-game win streak.

Doedens leads CUW with 16.5 points per game, which is fifth in the NAC, and he shoots 44.4 percent from 3-point range. As a team, the Falcons average 77.3 points per game, which is second behind Lakeland's up-tempo style.

Senior Josh Regal, junior Jake Schwarz and sophomore Justin Ward will help lead the Muskies, who look to snap the Falcons' seven-game winning streak. Ward posted a double-double performance with 24 points and 10 rebounds and a pair of big buckets late to lift the team past Concordia University Chicago in a 68-62 thriller in the NAC quarterfinals on Tuesday in River Forest, Ill.

Defensively, the Cougars held Lakeland, sixth in the nation in scoring offense at 90.2 points per game, 22 points below its average, and held Schwarz, eighth in the nation in scoring at 24.7 points per game, to seven points.

The Muskies hope to push up the tempo Thursday night and make their goal of winning a NAC Tournament Championship one step closer to reality.

Live video streaming with commentary is available for tomorrow's game and can be found here: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/cuw-falcons

Live stats are also available and can be found here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/46422793/XLIVE.HTM

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The win gives Lakeland a 20-6 overall record, its first 20-win season since the 2005-06 season when the Muskies went 21-6. Lakeland advances to the NAC Tournament semifinals on Thursday against No. 1 seed Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon, Wis.

Ward used back-to-back baskets to give the Muskies a 66-62 advantage with 1:45 to play after a tight second half. Junior Jake Schwarz (Sheboygan, Wis.) iced the game when he hit a pair of free throws to seal the win.

The Muskies and the Cougars went back-and-forth the entire first half with neither team taking more than a six-point lead. Concordia Chicago used a 12-6 run in the opening minutes to take an early 18-12 lead. Lakeland got into early foul trouble as senior Josh Regal (Suring) and Schwarz sat the majority of the half.

Freshman Joey Burris (Kiel) gave Lakeland a two-point lead when he hit a pair of free throws with 3:07 left in the half. The 6-foot-3 guard also hit a free throw just before halftime to give the Muskies a 35-34 advantage at the break.

Lakeland opened the second half on a 5-0 run behind a 3-point play by Ward. The Cougars didn't go away and used a 14-6 run to take a 48-46 lead just six minutes into the half. The score changed and was tied nine times before Lakeland eventually came out with the win.

The win also marks the Muskies first NAC Tournament win since the 2007-08 season when they won the tournament.

Ward ended the night with a double-double including 10 rebounds to go with his 24 points. Regal finished with 11 points and four assists.

Defensively, Concordia Chicago held Lakeland to 20 points below its average and held Schwarz, the nation's sixth leading scorer, to seven points.

The Muskies return to action on Thursday as they travel to Mequon, Wis., to take on Concordia Wisconsin in a 7 p.m. tip. Thursday's winner advances to the NAC Tournament final.

Last week, the Muskies (8-11, 2-4 WVC) showed promise at the Hoosier-Illini Classic, losing in the semifinals of the silver bracket.

On Saturday, day one of the Hoosier-Illini Classic, Lakeland went 2-2, defeating Michigan State and the University of Florida in two games each, while losing to Penn State University in three and Ohio Northern University in two games.

The Muskies showed they belonged in the tough field on day two, defeating Adrian College and Northern Illinois University in two games each, before suffering their semifinal loss to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in three games, 2-1 (29-27, 24-26, 13-15).

See what Lakeland head coach Joe Julkowski believes is the key to his team's success by clicking here.

Robby Frias

Senior Robby Frias garnered Muskie of the Week honors after capping off a prolific performance at the sixth Northern Wrestling Association Tournament on Feb. 18.

Frias, who wrestles in the 149-pound weight class, won the NWA title and finishes his career as a three-time NWA title winner. He took titles at 133 in 2009 and 2010, and placed second at 141 last year.

The Oak Lawn, Ill., native earned a 7-2 decision in the 149 title match over Jake Narveson of the Milwaukee School of Engineering, who was a national qualifier and beat Frias in the NWA championship match last season. In round one, Frias earned a 5-1 decision over Josh Wengerter of MSOE, and in round two he slid past Eric Steingruber, last year's 149 title winner, of Knox College in a 3-1 decision.

For his efforts, Frias was named Outstanding Wrestler of the Year. He has tallied an impressive 27-11 record this year.

Frias hopes to carry the momentum from the NWA Tournament to a top-two finish at the NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional on Feb. 26 in Minneapolis, Minn., for a chance to compete at the National Tournament on March 9-10.

See what Frias says about his big day: http://youtu.be/wUgM47pfCPs

Frias is majoring in marketing.

Here's a look into Robby's personality:

Favorites:

TV: "Prison Break"

Movie: "Fight Club or Lord of War"

Music: Pandora

Q. What are you looking forward to most at the Great Lakes Regional?
A: The opportunity to do what I've been doing my entire life and make it to Nationals.

Q: What has been your most memorable match this season?
A: The Concordia Invite when I wrestled eight matches and the NWA championship match at the NWA Tournament this year.

Q: What's the hardest part about making weight each week?
A: It's not an issue for me this year because I worked and trained hard in the off season. It's one less thing to worry about.

Q: Who is your favorite person to wrestle with at practice and why?
A: Brent Steudel because he's a bulldog and he doesn't stop. He pushes the tempo for me and it gives me a real life stimulation of how a real meet goes.

The Great Lakes Regional consists of 15 teams from the Midwest and West who will attempt to qualify for the NCAA Division III National Championships, which will be held March 9-10 at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, Wis. A total of 34 wrestlers will qualify for the national tournament from the Great Lakes Regional, including first-, second- and third-place finishers in each weight class, plus four at-large wrestlers selected by the regional coaches.

The Muskies finished ninth in the regional last year and sent their fourth straight grappler to the National Tournament. Lakeland will depend on senior Robby Frias and junior Ryan Renon to lead Lakeland to its fifth-straight national qualifier.

Frias is coming off a prolific showing at the NWA Tournament where he took the title in the 149-pound weight class and was named Outstanding Wrestler of the Year. The Oak Lawn, Ill., native has tallied a 27-11 record and hopes to finish of his senior year as a national qualifier.

Renon has had a dominant season in the 165-pound weight class and hopes to add All-American to his impressive wrestling resume. The grappler won his third consecutive NWA title at 165 and has tallied a remarkable 24-4 mark this season.

The Wrightstown, Wis., native is 10th among Division III wrestlers in technical falls as he's recorded six. He has been ranked as high as No. 7 in both D3wrestle.com and the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III Brute - Adidas individual rankings.

Renon finished fourth at the Great Lakes Regional last year and will be on the attack for a top-two finish in Minneapolis this year.

Also returning to the regional for the Muskies are senior Miguel Luis (157), junior Joel Frias (141) and sophomores Grant Franson (125), Brent Steudel (157) and Tom Phalin (285). Luis and Franson are coming off second-place finishes at the NWA Tournament and look to make noise in the 157 and 125 weight classes, respectively.

Freshmen Eduardo Orihuela (133), Juan Diaz (141), Jake Maechtle (149), Logan Gueths (165), Matt Weber (157), Vince Cardarelle (184) and David Galarno (174) will make their first appearance at the Great Lakes Regional.

Galarno earned his first NWA title at 174 as part of a solid debut to his collegiate career. The New Holstein, Wis., native recorded seven straight wins, including six straight pins at the North Central College Invite on Dec. 10 to finish third on the day.

See what head coach Mike DeRoehn has the team focusing on for a successful regional showing: http://youtu.be/mfARAkJOuaw

Augsburg will be live video streaming the championship, semifinal and true fourth-place matches starting at approximately 1:30 p.m. You can watch here: http://client.stretchinternet.com/client/augsburg.portal#

Fans can follow their favorite wrestlers throughout the day using Track Wrestling: http://www.twnode3.com/predefinedtournaments/MainFrame.jsp?sport=wrestling&TIM=1329775327106&pageName=&ie=false&frameSize=579 .

The Lakeland College women's basketball team plays host to the No. 5 seed, rival Concordia University Wisconsin, in the quarterfinals of the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m.

The Muskies (18-7, 13-5 NAC) enter the tournament having won nine of their last 10, but lost their most recent contest, a 60-53 setback in the NAC Challenge game against the Milwaukee School of Engineering. The Muskies will look to regroup and make a run at the tournament championship and the NAC's automatic berth into the NCAA Division III national tournament.

This season, Lakeland is 2-0 against their NAC North rivals from Mequon, Wis., with the two contests being decided by a combined six points. Both teams feel they have a legitimate chance to win the tournament, having tied for second in the NAC North behind No. 1 seed Wisconsin Lutheran College.

In the first meeting, back on Dec. 12, Lakeland defeated CUW, 53-51, in Mequon. The game was a back-and-forth battle as the teams tied 10 times and the lead changed hands seven times. Lakeland used 50 percent (12-for-24) shooting in the second half to secure the victory. The defense was also solid, holding the Falcons to 30 percent shooting for the game. The Muskies were able to win inside, outscoring the Falcons 30-14 in the paint and winning the rebounding battle, 37-35.

Sophomore Jessica Genke (Kiel, Wis.) had a team-high 14 points and seven rebounds, while fellow post players senior Alyssa Schuttenhelm (Waterford, Wis.) and sophomore Leah Eisner (Stevens Point, Wis.) scored 12 and 10 points, respectively.

In the second meeting on Feb. 7, Lakeland won 54-50. The Muskies dominated in the first half and never trailed. Lakeland held CUW to a season-low 19 first-half points and led by as many as 19 points. The Falcons made a run in the second half, but the 16-point halftime deficit was too large to overcome. The Muskies won the game from the 3-point line, where they were 5-for-11, and the free throw line, where Lakeland went 13-for-15. The Falcons were 2-for-16 from behind the arc and were 6-for-7 from the charity stripe.

Lakeland used a balanced attack as no player scored in double figures. Genke led the way with eight points and 12 rebounds, while Eisner and junior Dana Henrichs (Fall Creek, Wis.) each added eight points.

In the two contests, Lakeland shot 37.5 percent from the field, 36 percent from the 3-point line and 80 percent from the free throw line. The Muskies also hold a +1.5 rebounding margin and have outscored the Falcons in the paint, 52-36. Lakeland's bench has been the key, contributing 52 points, compared to just 17 from the Falcons reserves.

The focus on Wednesday will be ball security and post play. The team that can excel in both areas will have the upper hand.

The winner of Wednesday's contest will face the winner of the quarterfinal between top-seed Wisconsin Lutheran College and No. 8 Benedictine University. In the other bracket, No. 3 Milwaukee School of Engineering hosts No. 6 Concordia University Chicago, and No. 2 Dominican University hosts No. 7 Marian University. The semifinals will be hosted by the higher seed at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24, with the championship game hosted by the highest remaining seed on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m.

For up-to-date coverage and results of the tournament visit the NAC website here.

See how Lakeland head coach Lindsey Vande Hoef is preparing her team here.

See what Aanonsen has the team focusing on in practice: http://youtu.be/PPBDPOTWzf8

Live stats are available for Tuesday's game and can be found here: http://www.sidearmstats.com/cuchicago/mbball/xlive.htm .

Live video streaming is also available and can be found here: http://www.cuchicago.edu/live .

The Muskies (8-11) lost to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in three sets, 2-1 (29-27, 24-26, 13-15). Freshman outside hitter Alec Redlich (Wauwatosa, Wis.) finished with a team-high 13 kills, while freshman right side Braden Woods (Downers Grove, Ill.) and sophomore middle hitters Ralph Kokoszka (Palos Heights, Ill.) and Matt Bilinski (Batavia, Ill.) each tallied five kills. Senior libero Andrew Cheever (Greenfield, Wis.) led the defense with eight digs.

In their first match of the day, Lakeland defeated Adrian College in two games, 2-0 (25-19, 25-21). Kokoszka and Bilinski (Batavia, Ill.) were a force offensively, collecting nine and six kills respectively.

In their quarterfinal match against Northern Illinois University, the Muskies defeated the Huskies in two games, 2-0 (26-24, 25-18). Redlich played well, recording a team-high 17 kills. The team defense played solid, collecting 29 digs.

"The guys played really well today and I am happy with their performance," said Lakeland head coach Joe Julkowski. "Our intensity was good and we have a lot of fun. We are getting better at all of the little things and making strides towards being a top ten contender."

Lakeland returns to action on Saturday, Feb. 25, as the Muskies host Wisconsin Volleyball Conference foe UW-Stout for a varsity doubleheader beginning at 11 a.m.

The Muskies (6-10) suffered from a lack of consistency which they hope they can find as they enter tournament play.
Lakeland opened pool play with a win over Michigan State, defeating the Spartans 2-0 (25-19, 25-17). Freshman outside hitter Alec Redlich (Wauwatosa, Wis.) had a team-high nine kills while sophomore middle hitter Ralph Kokoszka (Palos Heights, Ill.) added six kills.

In their second match, the Muskies lost to Penn State in three games, 2-1 (18-25, 25-19, 9-15). In the loss Kokoszka led the team with eight kills and freshman setter Dayton Erickson (Trevor, Wis.) finished with 27 assists.

The Muskies got their second win of the day with a two set victory over Florida University, 2-0 (25-22, 25-14). Redlich led Lakeland with a team-high 10 kills and senior Andrew Cheever (Greenfield, Wis.) led the defense with six digs.

In the challenge round, which determines which bracket teams compete in on day two, Lakeland lost to Ohio Northern, 2-0 (22-25, 19-25). Offensively, Redlich led the Muskies with 10 kills, while Erickson added 23 assists and two aces. Cheever led the defense with eight digs.

"We can be one of the best teams in the gym or one of the worst," said Lakeland head coach Joe Julkowski. "The work "or" is what hinders us from being great. We need to consistently play the way we played against Michigan State and Florida or we will continue to walk away from matches disappointed in our performance."

Lakeland continues play in the Hoosier-Illini Classic silver bracket tomorrow, Feb. 19. The opponent and time are to be determined.

Click here for the latest tournament updates.

Lakeland improves to 19-6 and heads into the NAC quarterfinals on Tuesday on a three-game win streak.

After a back-and-forth first couple of minutes, Lakeland pulled away in the first half on a 22-10 run to take a 49-32 advantage at halftime. The Muskies forced 16 Rockford turnovers that they turned into an 18-point surplus. Regal hit three 3-pointers in the first half to lead the team with 13 points.

Rockford had no answer for the nation's seventh leader in scoring offense (89.6) as Lakeland extended its lead to 37 points in the second half. Rockford's Arthur Miller hit a last second 3-pointer with 1.3 seconds left, but it was too little and too late.

Sophomore Justin Ward (Wisconsin Dells) led all scorers with 23 points and seven rebounds, while Regal (Suring) finished with 18 points and five assists. Junior Jake Schwarz (Sheboygan) finished with 14 points and nine rebounds, while senior Jack Ridgway (Sioux Falls, S.D.) chipped in with 11 points and four assists.

See what Ward says about his performance: http://youtu.be/BZIW7edTAN4

Lakeland returns to the court on Feb. 21 as they travel to River Forest, Ill., to take on the Cougars of Concordia University Chicago in the quarterfinals of the NAC Tournament. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m.

The Muskies (18-7) tied the game three times, but never led in the contest. Lakeland just couldn't get the big shot it needed.

In the first half, the Raiders (16-9) used a 13-4 run to jump out to their largest lead of the game, a nine-point, 15-6, advantage. Lakeland used a 10-3 run of their own, bringing the Muskies to within two points, 18-16, with 7:08 left in the half. Lakeland would tie the game twice, 24-24 and 29-29, before the Raiders sank a 3-point shot four seconds before halftime, giving them a 32-29 lead.

Lakeland shot well in the half, shooting 40 percent (10-for-25) from the field, 28.6 percent (2-for-7) from the 3-point line and 7-for-12 from the free throw line. The Muskies were led by junior Becky Mayo (Gladstone, Mich.) and sophomore Jessica Genke (Kiel, Wis.) who each scored six points and grabbed four rebounds.

The Muskies held MSOE in check as the Raiders shot 38.5 percent (10-for-26) from the floor, 30 percent (3-for-10) from the 3-point line and 9-for-13 from the charity stripe. Lakeland was outrebounded, 20-17, in the half and the Muskies committed 10 turnover which led to nine MSOE points.

In the second half, the Raiders stretched their lead to eight points, however, the Muskies fought back. The teams would battle back and forth for much of the half, with Lakeland cutting the lead to one, 47-46, with 7:38 to play. MSOE wasn't ready to give in as the Raiders went on a 9-3 run to stretch the lead back to seven points, 56-49, with 2:12 left in the game. MSOE hit four of the final seven free throws to seal the victory.

The Lakeland offense couldn't find a rhythm in the second half as the Muskies shot just 30 percent (9-for-30) from the field, 12.5 percent (1-for-8) from behind the arc and 83.3 percent (5-for-6) from the free throw line. Genke and fellow sophomore Taylor Jandrin (Forestville, Wis.) each scored five points in the half, while Genke grabbed six boards.

The Muskies defense was also lacking in the second half, as MSOE shot 45.5 percent (10-for-22) from the floor, 16.7 percent (1-for-6) from the 3-point line and 63.6 percent (7-for-11) from the charity stripe. Again the Muskies were outrebounded, 19-17, and committed 10 turnovers which led to seven MSOE points.

Genke finished with her seventh double-double of the season, scoring 11 points and tallying 10 rebounds. Senior Alyssa Schuttenhelm (Waterford, Wis.) added nine points.

With the loss, Lakeland receives the No. 4 seed in the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament and will host the No. 5 seed, Concordia University Wisconsin. The quarterfinal contest will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m.

Lakeland and the Milwaukee School of Engineering totaled 89.5 team points to share the team title. Concordia Wisconsin finished third with 86.5 points, followed by Knox College (31) and Maranatha Baptist Bible College (19.5).

The co-championship marks Lakeland's fifth-straight team championship.

Frias was named Outstanding Wrestler of Year and earned the NWA title at the 149-pound weight class. In the championship match, Frias earned a 7-2 decision over MSOE's Jake Narveson, who was last year's champion at 141 and a national qualifier.

Renon earned his third consecutive NWA title after a dominant showing at 165. He pinned Ryan Lambert of Knox College in 54 seconds in round one and earned a 15-4 major decision over Casey Kenealy of Concordia Wisconsin in the championship match.

Galarno won his first NWA title at 174 in a tight 6-5 match against Josiah Brendemuehl of Maranatha Baptist. Galarno pinned Sergio Ulloa of Knox in 1:01 in round one and used an 8-6 decision over William Pederson of MSOE to earn a spot in the championship match.

Senior Miguel Luis (Oak Lawn, Ill.), sophomore Grant Franson (Lindenhurst, Ill.) and freshmen Juan Diaz (Park Ridge, Ill.) and Vince Cardarelle (Saukville) finished second at 157, 125, 141 and 184, respectively.

Finishing in third place for Lakeland was junior Joel Frias (Oak Lawn, Ill.) and freshman Matt Weber (Lockport, Ill.) at 141 and 157, respectively.

Sophomore Tom Phalin (Sheboygan) finished fourth at 285 after falling 3-1 in overtime to Steve Nguyen of MSOE.

See what Frias says about being named Outstanding Wrestler and earning the 149 title: http://youtu.be/TsCaorS_NQ0

See what head coach Mike DeRoehn says about the team's efforts: http://youtu.be/8DcjPjGvZc0

The Muskies return to the mats on Feb. 25 at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional hosted by Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minn.

2012 NWA Individual Champions

Team Co-Champions- Lakeland College and MSOE (89.5)

Coach of the Year: Brett Corner- Concordia Wisconsin

Outstanding Wrestler of the Year: Robby Frias- Lakeland

Freshman of the Year: Greg Sanders- Concordia Wisconsin

125: Sean Ambrocio (CUW)

133: Marcus Lubner (CUW)

141: Greg Sanders (CUW)

149: Robby Frias (Lakeland)

157: Dallas Schurg (MSOE)

165: Ryan Renon (Lakeland)

174: David Galarno (Lakeland)

184: Caleb Staub (MSOE)

197: Marcus Rokosh (MSOE)

285: James Wagner (Knox College)

The Muskies got another strong showing from senior Joey Salazar () who set another personal record, running sixty meters in 7.27 seconds, placing 15th. He also anchored Lakeland's 4x200 meter relay team, which scored one point for the Muskies. Freshmen Dylan Grimsrud, Patrick Johnson and Yaphay Harvey are the other members of the relay team.

Lakeland returns to the track on Saturday, Feb. 25, as the Muskies travel to Kenosha, Wis., to take part in the Northern Athletics Conference Indoor Championship at Carthage College. Events begin at 9 a.m.

The Muskies will depend on seniors Robby Frias and Miguel Luis and junior Ryan Renon to lead a squad of young grapplers.

Renon and Luis placed first in the 165- and 174-pound weight class, respectively, at the 2011 NWA Tournament and hope to repeat that success this Saturday. Frias finished second in a tough 141 weight class and will be on the attack to earn a title at 149 in his final NWA Tournament appearance.

Sophomores Grant Franson and Tom Phalin and freshman David Galarno are expected to make title runs at 125, 285 and 174, respectively. Phalin finished second at the NWA Tournament last year, while Franson finished fourth.

Lakeland had four grapplers take titles in their respective weight class to accumulate 102 team points and edged MSOE's three first-place finishes and 94.5 team points. The Raiders return all three title winners this Saturday, including senior Jake Narveson at 141, junior Caleb Staub at 184 and junior Steve Nguyen at 285.

Concordia University Wisconsin returns its two title winners from last year, including sophomore Alec Silva at 125 and junior Marcus Lubner at 133. The Falcons finished third with 69 team points.

Knox College finished fourth in 2011 with 55.5 team points and had one first-place finisher. Sophomore Eric Steingruber earned the title at 149 and is poised to take the 2012 title. Steingruber along with seniors Alex Faulkner at 184 and James Wagner at 285 will lead the Prairie Fire.

Maranatha Baptist Bible College struggled at last year's NWA Tournament with 9.5 team points and one fourth-place finisher. Sophomore Josiah Brendemuehl led the Crusaders and returns as the team's top wrestler.

Fans can follow their favorite wrestlers throughout the day using Track Wrestling: http://www.trackwrestling.com/opentournaments/VerifyPassword.jsp?tournamentId=55076.

Lakeland will also be live video streaming the championship matches and can be found here: http://lakeland.edu/Athletics/muskies_live.asp