Men's Wrestling

10 ALUMS SET TO CHASE NATIONAL TITLES

Deron Pulliam (Photo Credit - SIUE Athletics)
Deron Pulliam (Photo Credit - SIUE Athletics)
Posted: Feb 25, 2026

Centerville, IA – 10 former Indian Hills Men's Wrestling standouts have punched their ticket to upcoming postseason action at their respective four-year institutions. From NCAA DI, NCAA II, and NAIA levels, former Warriors will look to compete for a coveted national title.

Te'Andre Allen (2023-25)  |  Quincy University

A two-year member of the Warriors, Allen is set to compete at the NCAA DII Super Regional IV in Edmond, OK on March 1 for the Hawks. On the year, Allen has competed in more than 30 matches for Quincy this season.

Riley Bettich (2022-25)  |  University of the Cumberlands

A two-time All-American for the Warriors, Bettich has produced a dominant season at Cumberlands and currently ranks fourth in the nation at 133lbs. Bettich helped lead the Patriots to the Mid-South Conference Championship while earning an automatic bid to the upcoming NAIA National Championship.

The NAIA National Championship is set for March 5-7 in Wichita, KS.

Ronald Butler (2023-24)  |  Keiser University

Butler, a member of the Warriors for the 2023-24 campaign, punched his ticket to the NAIA National Championship as an automatic qualifier. Butler currently ranks 23rd in the nation in the 174lb national rankings. Butler punched his ticket to nationals by advancing to the semifinal round of the Appalachian Athletic Conference Championship.

The NAIA National Championship is set for March 5-7 in Wichita, KS.

Brice Coleman  |  University of the Cumberlands

Coleman, who earned a third-place finish at the 2025 NJCAA National Championship in helping the Warriors to the team title, punched an automatic bid to the upcoming NAIA National Championship for the Patriots. Coleman, currently ranked No. 13 in the nation, earned a runner-up finish at 157lbs at the Mid-South Conference Championship.

The NAIA National Championship is set for March 5-7 in Wichita, KS.

Jaquan East  |  Minnesota Sate University Mankakto

A two-time NJCAA All-American on the mat and two-time NWCA Scholar All-American in the classroom, East is set to compete in the upcoming NJCAA Super Region V Championships in Marshall, MN February 28 with a shot to advance to the NCAA DII Championships in Sioux Falls, SD March 13-14.

Competing at 184lbs this year, East has won three consecutive dual matches heading into postseason.

Isaac Gibbs  |  Doane University

An NJCAA All-American with the Warriors, Gibbs left Indian Hills as one of the all-time winningest wrestlers in school history. Gibbs will now suit up at the NAIA Championships after earning an automatic qualifier out of the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Gibbs is currently ranked No. 19 in the nation at 125lbs for Doane.

The NAIA National Championship is set for March 5-7 in Wichita, KS.

Victor Guzman  |  Cumberland University

An NJCAA All-American at Indian Hills, Guzman returns to the NAIA National Championship after earning All-American honors last season with a third-place finish. Guzman, currently ranked No. 5 in the nation at149lbs, placed second overall to lead his squad to a runner-up finish at the Mid-South Conference Championship.

The NAIA National Championship is set for March 5-7 in Wichita, KS.

Arojae Hart  |  Central Methodist University

An NJCAA All-American at Indian Hills, Hart makes his second consecutive trip to the NAIA National Championship after placing third overall at 141lbs at the Heart of American Conference Championships. Hart is currently ranked No. 19 in the nation for the Eagles.

The NAIA National Championship is set for March 5-7 in Wichita, KS.

Deron Pulliam  |  Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

A two-time All-American, including a runner-up finish in 2022, helped lead SIUE to the Mid-American West Division Championship. Pulliam, in his third year for the Cougars, will lead the squad to the MAC Tournament March 6-7 with a shot at earning a spot at the NCAA DI Championships in Cleveland, OH March 19-21.

Pulliam has rattled off seven consecutive dual victories to pick up momentum heading into the postseason. Pulliam was tapped as the Prairie Farms Cougar of the Week on February 25.

Trey White  |  University of the Cumberlands

A national qualifier at Indian Hills, White helped lead the Patriots to the Mid-South Conference team title and placed fourth overall for the squad at 285lbs. With a solid showing at the conference championship, White earned an automatic bid to the upcoming NAIA National Championships.

The NAIA National Championship is set for March 5-7 in Wichita, KS.

In addition to former Warriors looking to earn national titles on the mat, a number of alums will lead their respective men's squads into postseason as members of the coaching staff:

Caleb Meekins  |  University of Sioux Falls (Assistant Coach)

Meekins and Sioux Falls will compete at the NCAA Super Regionals V in Marshall, MN on February 28.

Justin Grant  |  Andrew College (Assistant Coach)

Grant helped lead Andrew to a runner-up finish at the NJCAA Gulf Atlantic Championship on February 14 and will now head to the NJCAA National Championships in Council Bluffs, IA March 6-7.

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