IRVING, Texas — Nine South Dakota State University wrestlers were recognized Thursday as members of the 2019 Academic All-Big 12 Wrestling Team.
Earning first-team recognition were senior Seth Gross (interdisciplinary studies major), junior Brett Bye (agricultural systems technology), sophomores Colten Carlson (dairy production), Spencer Huber (mechanical engineering) and Blake Wolters, (agricultural/biosystems engineering) and redshirt freshman Kelby Hawkins (business economics). Second-team honors were presented to senior Logan Peterson (political science/history), junior Henry Pohlmeyer (political science) and redshirt freshman Rylee Molitor (entrepreneurial studies).
First-team members consist of those who have maintained a 3.20 or better GPA while the second-team selections hold a 3.00 to 3.19 GPA.
Peterson was honored on the 2019 Academic All-Big 12 Wrestling Team for the third time, while Carlson and Pohlmeyer were repeat selections.
To qualify, student-athletes must maintain a 3.00 GPA or higher either cumulative or the two previous semesters and must have participated in 20 percent of their team's scheduled contests. Freshmen and transfers are not eligible in their first year of academic residence. Senior student-athletes who have participated for a minimum of two years and meet all the criteria except percent of participation are also eligible.
A total of 91 student-athletes — 61 first-team selections and 30 on the second team — were honored among the conference's 12 squads.