
Shorter Wrestling places third in NAIA East Region QualifierFebruary 19, 2012 The No. 16-ranked Shorter University wrestling team turned in a third place finish at the 2012 NAIA East Group Qualifying Tournament on Saturday in Lebanon, Tenn. [READ MORE] |

Wrestling heads to East Region Qualifier as tune up for nationalsFebruary 17, 2012 The newness is a thing of the past. A year after a successful inaugural season, the Shorter University wrestling team is determined to prove that its program is firmly established heading into this weekend’s NAIA East Group Qualifier in Lebanon, Tenn., where the Hawks are focused on building a full head of steam for next month’s NAIA National Championships. [READ MORE] |

No. 16 Wrestling downs No. 15 Cumberlands in MSC showdownFebruary 11, 2012 The No. 16-ranked Shorter University wrestling team ended the 2012 dual meet season with a 5-2 record after defeating 15th-ranked Cumberlands (Ky.) 28-14 at the Winthrop-King Centre on Saturday evening. [READ MORE] |

Figaro, Rowland win MSC titles, Hawks third at MSC ChampionshipsJanuary 30, 2012 18th-ranked Shorter boasted two conference champions, a runner-up and a third place finisher on its way to 99.5 points and a third place team finish at the 2012 Mid-South Conference Wrestling Championship held at the O. Wayne Rollins Center on the University of the Cumberlands campus on Saturday. [READ MORE] |

19th-ranked Wrestling defeats St. Andrews 33-17January 21, 2012 The Shorter University wrestling team improved to 5-2 in dual meets this season with a 33-17 victory over St. Andrews University on Saturday afternoon at the Winthrop-King Centre. [READ MORE] |
February 19, 2012
Shorter Wrestling places third in NAIA East Region Qualifier
The No. 16-ranked Shorter University wrestling team turned in a third place finish at the 2012 NAIA East Group Qualifying Tournament on Saturday in Lebanon, Tenn.
February 17, 2012
Wrestling heads to East Region Qualifier as tune up for nationals
The newness is a thing of the past. A year after a successful inaugural season, the Shorter University wrestling team is determined to prove that its program is firmly established heading into this weekend’s NAIA East Group Qualifier in Lebanon, Tenn., where the Hawks are focused on building a full head of steam for next month’s NAIA National Championships.
February 11, 2012
No. 16 Wrestling downs No. 15 Cumberlands in MSC showdown
The No. 16-ranked Shorter University wrestling team ended the 2012 dual meet season with a 5-2 record after defeating 15th-ranked Cumberlands (Ky.) 28-14 at the Winthrop-King Centre on Saturday evening.
January 30, 2012
Figaro, Rowland win MSC titles, Hawks third at MSC Championships
18th-ranked Shorter boasted two conference champions, a runner-up and a third place finisher on its way to 99.5 points and a third place team finish at the 2012 Mid-South Conference Wrestling Championship held at the O. Wayne Rollins Center on the University of the Cumberlands campus on Saturday.
January 21, 2012
19th-ranked Wrestling defeats St. Andrews 33-17
The Shorter University wrestling team improved to 5-2 in dual meets this season with a 33-17 victory over St. Andrews University on Saturday afternoon at the Winthrop-King Centre.
January 20, 2012
Match Notes: No. 19 Wrestling hosts St. Andrew's on Saturday
After over a month away from dual meet competition, the Shorter University wrestling team returns to the mats on Saturday, Jan. 21 as it hosts St. Andrew's Presbyterian at noon in the Winthrop-King Centre.
December 22, 2011
Three Shorter grapplers ranked in latest NAIA national polls
Shorter University has three wrestlers ranked in their respective weight classes according to the latest NAIA Wrestling team and individual rankings released by the national office on Tuesday.
December 14, 2011
Wrestling scores 46-9 victory over Mid-South rival Cumberland
Shorter University won five matches by fall en route to a dominating 46-9 victory over Mid-South Conference rival Cumberland University (Tenn.) in a conference dual Wednesday afternoon in Lebanon, Tenn.
December 13, 2011
Notes: 17th-ranked grapplers travel to Cumberland Wednesday
The Shorter University Wrestling Hawks travel to Lebanon, Tenn., on Wednesday, Dec. 14 for a Mid-South Conference dual with Cumberland University at 12 pm.
December 11, 2011
6th-ranked Lindsey Wilson surges late to top #17 Wrestling Hawks
Shorter University trailed by just two points through seven matches, but No. 6-ranked Lindsey Wilson scored pins in each of the final three matches to secure a 32-12 victory over the 17th-ranked Hawks in a Mid-South Conference dual at the Winthrop-King Centre on Sunday afternoon.
December 10, 2011
Shorter grapplers feeding off strong start to 2011-12 season
The Shorter University wrestling team has assumed the role more associated with a veteran program than one in just its second year of existence. That’s exactly what head coach Josh Henson envisioned for his Hawks.
December 10, 2011
Notes: Wrestling prepared to host 6th-ranked Lindsey Wilson
The Shorter University wrestling team will host its first Mid-South Conference dual meet of the season on Sunday, Dec. 11 when No. 6-ranked Lindsey Wilson comes to the Winthrop-King Centre for a 1 pm start.
November 30, 2011
No. 18 Shorter Wrestling crushes Truett-McConnell 44-4
The 18th-ranked Shorter University wrestling team upended Truett-McConnell College 44-4 in a non-league dual meet on Wednesday night in Cleveland, Ga. The Hawks emerged victorious in every match with the exception of the 165-pound weight class to cruise to a win.
November 19, 2011
Grapplers defeat Indianapolis, Middle Tennessee in Campbellsville
The 19th-ranked Shorter University wrestling team opened the 2011-12 season with a pair of victories in dual matches against the University of Indianapolis and Middle Tennessee as part of the Campbellsville University duals on Saturday.
November 19, 2011
No. 2-ranked Campbellsville deals Wrestling first dual defeat
No. 2-ranked Campbellsville University won three matches by fall and another by technical fall en route to a 40-2 victory over 19th-ranked Shorter in a Mid-South Conference dual meet on Saturday in Campbellsville, Ky.
November 14, 2011
Grapplers deliver strong showing at 2nd Annual Shorter Open
Returners Raleigh Abbott and Nate Galloway place first and second, respectively, in their respective weight classes and newcomer Wally Figaro was among four Hawks to place in the top three as Shorter University competed in the 2nd Annual Shorter Open.
November 11, 2011
Preview: Wrestling to host 2nd Annual Shorter Open on Saturday
Shorter University's second season of wrestling officially gets underway Saturday when 14 teams and over 250 athletes descend upon the Winthrop-King Centre for the 2nd Annual Shorter Open.
October 20, 2011
Wrestling captures No. 16 ranking in NAIA Top 20 Preseason Poll
The Shorter University wrestling team garnered a No. 16 ranking in the NAIA Wrestling Preseason Top 20 Coaches Poll, which was released by the organization on Wednesday night.
October 14, 2011
Wrestling announces hire of Joe Henson as assistant coach
Shorter University announced today the hiring of Joe Henson as a graduate assistant for the Hawks' second-year wrestling program. Joe, the twin brother of Josh, comes to Shorter after spending seven years as an assistant coach at American University.
May 20, 2011
Shorter Wrestling inks Junior All-American Wally Figaro
The Shorter University wrestling program secured another key addition to its 2011 recruiting class on Thursday, announcing the signing of Florida prep standout Wally Figaro.
March 7, 2011
Hawks place Top 20, win Sportsmanship Award at NAIA Nationals
In an inaugural season filled with firsts, outstanding team and individual performances and experiences that will last a lifetime, the Shorter Wrestling Hawks made the most of their first-ever appearance in the NAIA Wrestling National Championship with a 20th-place team finish.
March 3, 2011
Young grapplers ready to show out at NAIA National Championship
In what has been a season of firsts, the Shorter University wrestling team isn’t about to let their inaugural season end without making the most of their first appearance in the national spotlight.
February 12, 2011
Collum wins at 149, Hawks place 4th at Mid-South Tournament
Freshman Robbie Collum became Shorter University's first-ever individual conference champion by winning the 149-pound weight class and leading the Hawks to a fourth-place finish at the 2011 Mid-South Conference Wrestling Tournament in Lebanon, Tenn., on Saturday afternoon.
February 11, 2011
Preview: Shorter grapplers ready for Mid-South Tournament
Having tasted some instant success in its inaugural season, the Shorter University wrestling team is ready for its first venture on the postseason mats.
| Sun., Nov. 6 | Wrestling at Dan Harris Open | NTS | Final |
| Sat., Nov. 12 | Wrestling at Shorter Open | NTS | Final |
| Preview | Recap | |||
| Sat., Nov. 19 | Wrestling at Indianapolis | W, 24-14 | Final |
| Recap | |||
| Sat., Nov. 19 | Wrestling at Middle Tennessee | W, 43-3 | Final |
| Recap | |||
| Sat., Nov. 19 | Wrestling at Campbellsville | L, 40-2 | Final |
| Recap | |||
| Wed., Nov. 30 | Wrestling at Truett-McConnell | W, 44-4 | Final |
| Recap | |||
| Sun., Dec. 11 | Wrestling vs. Lindsey Wilson | L, 32-12 | Final |
| Preview | Recap | |||
| Wed., Dec. 14 | Wrestling at Cumberland (Tenn.) | W, 46-9 | Final |
| Preview | Recap | |||
| Tue., Jan. 10 | Wrestling at Spartanburg Methodist | Cancelled | |
| Sun., Jan. 15 | Wrestling at Shorty Hitchcock Open | NTS | Final |
| Sat., Jan. 21 | Wrestling vs. St. Andrew's Presbyterian | W, 33-17 | Final |
| Preview | Recap | |||
| Sat., Jan. 21 | Wrestling vs. Darton | Cancelled | |
| Wed., Jan. 25 | Wrestling vs. Truett-McConnell | Cancelled | |
| Sat., Jan. 28 | Wrestling at Mid-South Conference Championships | 3rd of 5 | Final |
| Results | Recap | |||
| Sat., Feb. 11 | Wrestling vs. Cumberlands (Ky.) | W, 28-14 | Final |
| Recap | |||
| Sat., Feb. 18 | Wrestling at East Group Qualifier | 3rd of 9 | Final |
| Preview | Results | Recap | |||
| Fri., Mar. 2 | Wrestling at NAIA National Championship | All Day | |
| Sat., Mar. 3 | Wrestling at NAIA National Championship | All Day | |
| Sun., Mar. 4 | Wrestling at NAIA National Championship | All Day | |
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Shorter University a proven training ground for young coaches
As the Athletic Department continues to churn through the process of transitioning from the NAIA to NCAA Division II, Shorter remains a top-notch platform for coaches to hone their skills...[READ MORE]
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