2015 NWCA National Duals final bracket

The Maryville wrestling team, ranked No. 2 in the nation, rallied by taking the final two matches to edge No. 1 Notre Dame 16-15 to win the Division II finals of the 2015 National Wrestling Coaches Association National Duals in Fort Wayne, Ind. Trailing 15-9, Ryan Beltz recorded a 12-4 major decision, and Donnell Walker won the final match of the tournament 4-1 to give the Saints the tournament victory

"We are extremely proud of our team's outstanding performance at the NWCA Nationals Dual," Maryville head wrestling coach Mike Denney said. "Winning this championship took a total team effort. It was one of the most exciting championships I have been part of in my coaching career! We are pleased to be able to bring home a national championship for Maryville University."

In the Division II championship match, Jaret Singh got the Saints off to a quick start as he posted an 8-6 sudden victory overtime win. Notre Dame bounced back to win two straight matches before Keenan Hagerty proved why he is the top-ranked wrestler at 149 with a 7-3 win. Dimitri Willis rallied for a 9-7 victory at 165 to keep the Saints tied 9-9 with the top-ranked team. Notre Dame won two straight to pull ahead 15-9 before the Saints posted a stirring comeback. Beltz piled up the points as he posted a key major decision 12-4 at 197 to cut the gap to 15-13. The extra point would prove to be pivotal heading to the final match of the day. Donnell Walker fell behind 1-0 but bounced back with a late takedown in the second period to take a 2-1 lead. He added two more points in the final period to boost the Saints to the victory over No. 1 Notre Dame.

First Place Match: Maryville University defeated Notre Dame (Ohio) 16-15

125 - Jaret Singh (Maryville University) over Jacob Goodwin (Notre Dame (Ohio)) SV-1 8-6

133 - Ivan McClay (Notre Dame (Ohio)) over Jesse Czerniewski (Maryville University) Dec 7-0

141 - Maurice Miller (Notre Dame (Ohio)) over James Krischke (Maryville University) Dec 3-2

149 - Keenan Hagerty (Maryville Univ.) over Andrew Bannister (Notre Dame (Ohio)) Dec 7-3

157 - Jonatan Rivera (Notre Dame (Ohio)) over Greg Hegarty (Maryville University) Dec 3-1

165 - Dimitri Willis (Maryville University) over Louden Gordon (Notre Dame (Ohio)) Dec 9-7

174 - Joey Davis (Notre Dame (Ohio)) over Zeb Wahle (Maryville University) Dec 6-5

184 - Garrett Lineberger (Notre Dame (Ohio)) over Nick Burghardt (Maryville Univ.) Dec 4-0

197 - Ryan Beltz (Maryville University) over Garrett Linton (Notre Dame (Ohio)) Maj 12-4

285 - Donnell Walker (Maryville University) over Logan Rimmer (Notre Dame (Ohio)) Dec 4-2

To reach the championship match, the Saints downed No. 7 St. Cloud State in the semifinals. The Saints dropped the first two matches but James Krischke posted a 3-2 victory at 141 to get Maryville on the scoreboard. Hagerty made it two straight for the Saints as he picked up a 7-5 win at 149. Willis recorded a one-point win, and Zeb Wahle dominated in a 10-3 victory. Nick Burghardt shutout his foe at 184, and Ryan Beltz gave the Saints the final cushion with a 4-3 win at 197.

Semifinals: Maryville University defeated St. Cloud State 18-16

125 - Tim Prescott (St. Cloud State) over Jaret Singh (Maryville University) Dec 11-4

133 - Jarred Oftedahl (St. Cloud State) over Kodi Byrd (Maryville University) Fall 0:33

141 - James Krischke (Maryville University) over Zach Stewart (St. Cloud State) Dec 3-2

149 - Keenan Hagerty (Maryville University) over Josh Howk (St. Cloud State) Dec 7-5

157 - Clint Poster (St. Cloud State) over Greg Hegarty (Maryville University) Maj 10-0

165 - Dimitri Willis (Maryville University) over Gabe Fogarty (St. Cloud State) Dec 5-4

174 - Zeb Wahle (Maryville University) over Clayton Jennissen (St. Cloud State) Dec 10-3

184 - Nick Burghardt (Maryville University) over Dylon Braun (St. Cloud State) Dec 4-0

197 - Ryan Beltz (Maryville University) over VJ Giulio (St. Cloud State) Dec 4-3

285 - Austin Goergen (St. Cloud State) over Donnell Walker (Maryville University) Dec 4-2