BROCKPORT, NY – The wrestling team is set to start the 2026-27 season at Messiah University in Grantham, PA, on Saturday, November 7th at 9 am for the Messiah Invitational.

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Last Season Recap

Last season, the Golden Eagles put together a solid campaign during their second year in the Empire 8 Conference and second year under head coach Troy Seymore, highlighted by taking first place at the SUNYAC Championship hosted by Brockport. They finished up the year with a 5-6 dual record and earned a series of top-three finishes across multiple invitationals.

The team started strong at last season's Messiah Invitational, placing third overall with 130.5 points, followed by a first-place team performance at the Wilkes Invitational with 136 points. They then traveled to the NYS Collegiate Championships in Syracuse, NY, where they earned a strong third-place mark with 166.5 points.

The Green and Gold continued on to win back-to-back clean sweep dual meets against Elmira (60-0) and NCCC (53-0) in their home opener ahead of the SUNYAC Championships, the WPI Quad, and the Castleton Quad. Brockport posted a solid 2-1 record at the WPI Quad, defeating the University of Southern Maine 40-10 and New England College 51-3. Following the quad meets, Brockport clutched a tightly contested dual meet victory over Cortland 23-22 for Senior Night.

SUNYAC Champions

Brockport clinched a dominant first-place finish at the SUNYAC Championships on Saturday, January 24th, earning 167 points to capture their first conference title in 20 years on home mats. Trevor Middendorf claimed 1st place at 125 lbs with 22 points and a final match pin, while Tyler Rossini captured 1st place at 157 lbs with a team-high 24 points after pinning four opponents. The Golden Eagles bolstered their championship performance with 2nd-place finishes from Makhare Rogers (133 lbs, 17 pts), Gavin McLaughlin (174 lbs, 15 pts), Avery Bustamante (184 lbs, 16 pts), and Simon Lingle (197 lbs, 17 pts).

Postseason Success

Moving on to the postseason at the NCAA Division III Regionals, the wrestling team finished in 10th place with 78 points and was fortunate to send two Golden Eagles to the NCAA Division III Championships in March. At 125 lbs, Trevor Middendorf punched his ticket to the national tournament after placing second over the two-day competition. At 285 lbs, Mike Welsh also earned his spot at nationals after finishing second and contributing 18.5 team points. Sophomores Trevor Middendorf and Mike Welsh represented the SUNY Brockport wrestling team on the national stage at the NCAA Division III Championships in Cedar Rapids, IA.

E8 Awards & Notable Achievements

The Golden Eagles earned widespread recognition throughout the 2025-26 season. Trevor Middendorf earned Empire 8 Wrestler of the Week honors, crowned his run as a SUNYAC Champion, and took silver at the NCAA Regionals. Heavyweight Mike Welsh made an immediate statement in his first year at Brockport at 285 lbs, showing dominance on the mat with a multitude of pins throughout the year. Welsh earned an Empire 8 Wrestler of the Week selection, finished fourth overall at the SUNYAC Championships, and secured his national qualification with a silver medal at NCAA Regionals. Luca Friedman earned E8 Wrestler of the Week honors following a first-place finish at the St. John Fisher Cardinal Invitational. Tyler Rossini earned two E8 Wrestler of the Week honors following SUNYAC Championship weekend and after picking up four wins for a second-place finish at the Wilkes Invitational. Mason Mangialino also earned Empire 8 Wrestler of the Week honors following a first-place performance at the NYS Collegiate Championships.

Rookie of the Year

In his debut season with Brockport, Trevor Middendorf was named the 2026 Men's Wrestling Rookie of the Year. The conference honors, which also include Wrestler of the Year and Coaching Staff of the Year, are nominated and voted on by the conference's head coaches. Middendorf compiled a historic freshman campaign, becoming one of two Golden Eagles to qualify for the NCAA Division III Championships. He secured his national berth with a dominant second-place finish at NCAA Regionals in the 125-pound division, recording three victories and 17.5 team points to lead Brockport at the regional meet. His postseason run was highlighted by a SUNYAC Championship title, where he recorded three consecutive technical falls before pinning Cortland's Christian Lievano at the 4:10 mark in the final. His season earned him a No. 2 ranking at 125 pounds in Region 2 and a peak national ranking of No. 35 on WrestleStat. Beyond conference competition, Middendorf recorded 19 team points at the NYS Championships with a 2:12 pin and a 13-12 semifinal win, placed third at the Wilkes Invitational, and took fourth at the Messiah Invite, concluding his rookie season ranked No. 40 nationally.

NWCA Scholar All-Americans

Following the conclusion of the national tournament, the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) announced its NCAA Division III Men's Scholar All-American Awards, recognizing student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional performance both on the mat and in the classroom. NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer commended the honorees for their commitment to excellence and the standard they set for the sport. Three Brockport wrestlers received this prestigious honor: Physical Education major Simon Lingle (SUNYAC runner-up at 197 lbs and eighth-place finisher at Regionals), Childhood Inclusive Education major Trevor Middendorf (NCAA qualifier, SUNYAC Champion, and Regional silver medalist at 125 lbs), and History & Social Studies Adolescence Education major Tyler Rossini (157-pound SUNYAC Champion, Senior Night winner, and sixth-place finisher at Regionals).

Strong Returners

Brockport returns a deep and talented group of experienced wrestlers for the 2026-27 season, including Robert Armstrong, Elijah Bonet, Avery Bustamante, Seamus Carroll, Luke Coffin, Emil Corporan, Jason Downer, Brandon Drummond, Brody Fry, Gus Harmon, Luke Herendeen, Vernon Jinks, Kohl Kalfass, Kolton Kelley, Tanner King, Dylan Kolk, Dylan Levine, Mason Mangialino, Trevor Middendorf, Mason Miller, Max Morrison, Dylan Nolan, Daniel O'Dea, Kevin Regan, Travis Robinson-Becker, Braiden Salter, Cael Stewart, Mason Suro, Mike Welsh, and Samuel Zeigler.

New Faces

The Golden Eagles welcome an incoming class of 11 freshmen and transfers to the team this season, featuring Jaden Abbott, Nicolas Balella, Joey Burg, Dylan Forant, Landen Gadway, Gabe Goss, Jamel Johnson, Shane Kykedall, Landon Lazarek, Adrian Torres, and Jake Zeigler.

Up Next: Following the Messiah Invitational, the Green and Gold are set to travel to Ewing, NJ, for the TCNJ Scramble on Saturday, November 14th, with the first match set for 12:15 pm.