Frazee’s Tweeton, Coach Aho back at NCAA Super Regional V

By Chris Cody

UMary Athletics Communications

A program-best five University of Mary wrestlers qualified for the NCAA Championships at the Super Regional V. Sean Solis, Luke Tweeton, Reece Barnhardt, Kaden Renner and Leo Mushinsky each earned the opportunity to compete for a national championship.

Nationals is scheduled to take place in Indianapolis, Ind., on March 14-15. The Marauder’s previous best was four wrestlers qualifying for nationals, which occurred in 2022 and 2023.

No. 9 Luke Tweeton, a 2020 graduate of Frazee-Vergas High School, finished runner-up at 165 pounds. He kicked off his tournament with a dominant 16-1 tech fall victory over Evan Thompson (Southwest Minnesota State). The All-American followed up with a 2-1 decision victory over Joshua Gaye (Upper Iowa). Tweeton qualified for nationals after he grinded out a 1-0 decision against Liam Babitt (Minnesota State Moorhead) in the semifinals. He fell by a 9-3 decision to Jake Swirple (Minot State).

The Marauders are coached by Frazee alum Adam Aho. 

U Mary finished fourth at the NCAA Super Regional V with 101 team points. St. Cloud State University won with 133.5 points.

Last season Tweeton placed eighth, earning All-American honors at the NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships.

Tweeton was a three-time state placer for the Hornets: runner-up in 2020, runner-up in 2018, and fourth place in 2017.

285- Luke Tweeton (16-6) placed 2nd and scored 14.5 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Luke Tweeton (UMary) 16-6 won by tech fall over Evan Thompson (Southwest Minnesota State) 1-17 (TF-1.5 7:00 (16-1))

Quarterfinal – Luke Tweeton (UMary) 16-6 won by decision over Joshua Gaye (Upper Iowa) 9-5 (Dec 2-1)

Semifinal – Luke Tweeton (UMary) 16-6 won by decision over Liam Babitt (Minnesota State Moorhead) 2-2 (Dec 1-0)

1st Place Match – Jake Swirple (Minot State (N.D.)) 9-0 won by decision over Luke Tweeton (UMary) 16-6 (Dec 9-3)