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South Dakota State University Athletics
Hall of Fame — Brian Loeffler
WRESTLING
Lettered: 1990-93
Inducted: 2023
Brian Loeffler became one of the first Jackrabbit wrestlers to earn All-America honors four times, capping his collegiate career with an NCAA Division II national title in 1993.
After earning All-America honors three times in the 177-pound division, Loeffler moved up to 190 pounds for his senior campaign and won the NCAA Division II crown at Frost Arena with a 4-2, overtime decision to cap a 21-5 season. Loeffler’s previous NCAA placings were fifth in 1991 and sixth in both 1990 and 1992.
Overall, Loeffler, who grew up outside of Mankato, Minnesota, compiled an 85-27-4 career record. Teammate Mike Pankratz joined Loeffler in becoming the first four-time All-Americans in program history at the 1993 NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships.
Loeffler also was honored extensively for his work in the classroom, highlighted by being the first Jackrabbit wrestler to be named to the GTE/CoSIDA Academic All- America Team, as well as receiving an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship. He was selected as an NCC Honor Athlete and was a three-time member of the National Wrestling Coaches Association All-Academic Team.
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Lettered: 1990-93
Inducted: 2023
Brian Loeffler became one of the first Jackrabbit wrestlers to earn All-America honors four times, capping his collegiate career with an NCAA Division II national title in 1993.
After earning All-America honors three times in the 177-pound division, Loeffler moved up to 190 pounds for his senior campaign and won the NCAA Division II crown at Frost Arena with a 4-2, overtime decision to cap a 21-5 season. Loeffler’s previous NCAA placings were fifth in 1991 and sixth in both 1990 and 1992.
Overall, Loeffler, who grew up outside of Mankato, Minnesota, compiled an 85-27-4 career record. Teammate Mike Pankratz joined Loeffler in becoming the first four-time All-Americans in program history at the 1993 NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships.
Loeffler also was honored extensively for his work in the classroom, highlighted by being the first Jackrabbit wrestler to be named to the GTE/CoSIDA Academic All- America Team, as well as receiving an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship. He was selected as an NCC Honor Athlete and was a three-time member of the National Wrestling Coaches Association All-Academic Team.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Photo Gallery