Olsen named NWCA Scholar All-American
| Published: 03/17/2010 |
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MSOE senior Matt Olsen was recently named to the NWCA Scholar All-American team. The Algonquin, Illinois native is an Architectural Engineering and Construction Management major.
Olsen won the Northern Wrestling Association (NWA) Championship at the 184 pound weight class. Also, Olsen finished fourth at the NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional.
During the 2008-09 season, Olsen came in second in the NWA tournament and was 26-12 during the year with 47 escapes, 41 takedowns and 26 near falls.
Two seasons ago, he placed first at the NWA tournament and was 23-14. He was second on the team in reversals and near falls, fourth in takedowns and escapes. During his freshman campaign, Olsen had an overall record of 22-15 and placed second at the NWA tournament.
