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Six Bearcats Named NWCA Scholar All-Americans

MANHEIM, Pa. – Six members of the Lander wrestling team have been named National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Scholar All-Americans, as announced by the organization Monday afternoon.

The six honorees mark the program's second-highest total in a single year, trailing only the 2022 and 2023 squads, which each had seven student-athletes recognized.

The Bearcats earning Scholar All-American honors are: Nathan Bukovich, Oran Decker, Charles Higdon, Hayden Lawter, Isham Peace, and Marvelous Rutledge.


Peace received the award for the third time in his career, joining Zeth Brower (2022, 2023, 2024) as the only Bearcats to be named Scholar All-Americans on three separate occasions.


Lawter was named for the second time, joining Brower, Peace, Bryson Ethington, and Randy Myers as multi-time honorees.


To be eligible for NWCA Scholar All-American honors, a wrestler must meet one of the following criteria:
  • Be an All-American at the 2025 NCAA Division II National Championships with a minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Qualify for the 2025 NCAA Division II National Championships with a minimum 3.25 GPA
  • Compete in four or more events while maintaining a minimum 3.50 GPA
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Players Mentioned

Randy Myers

Randy Myers

Junior
149
Nathan Buckovich

Nathan Buckovich

Redshirt Junior
184
Oren Decker

Oren Decker

Redshirt Sophomore
125
Charles Higdon

Charles Higdon

Sophomore
197
Hayden Lawter

Hayden Lawter

Redshirt Junior
285
Isham Peace

Isham Peace

Redshirt Junior
141
Marvelous Rutledge

Marvelous Rutledge

Junior
197

Players Mentioned

Randy Myers

Randy Myers

Junior
149
Nathan Buckovich

Nathan Buckovich

Redshirt Junior
184
Oren Decker

Oren Decker

Redshirt Sophomore
125
Charles Higdon

Charles Higdon

Sophomore
197
Hayden Lawter

Hayden Lawter

Redshirt Junior
285
Isham Peace

Isham Peace

Redshirt Junior
141
Marvelous Rutledge

Marvelous Rutledge

Junior
197