April 14, 2005

Abbey Picks Up State Award

All-Time Leader in Wins

            Kearney, Neb. –   Nebraska-Kearney senior wrestler Bryce Abbey has been named one of three College Senior Wrestlers of the Year by the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association (KWCA).

            Abbey, a native of Goodland, Kans., and the rest of the award winners will be honored October 29^th  in Salina, Kans.

            Abbey is UNK's second four-time All-American at the NCAA Division II level, joining Ali Elias ('91).

            Going 34-11 this year and placing fifth at the NCAA Championships in Omaha, Abbey finished his career with 134 wins, the most in school history.

            He also is a three-time member of the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) All-Scholar team.