Miguel Hernandez and Jett McCauley represented the (rv) Keiser wrestling team on the opening day of the 2025 NAIA Wrestling National Championships. The two wrestlers totaled three wins on the day, and remain in the race for NAIA All-American honors. McCauley and Hernandez combined to score 6 team points for KU. 

• Jett McCauley started the day by taking down No. 12 seed Trenton Blomquist, and later secured his spot in day two with a win over No. 7 Caleb Werner (Providence)
• Miguel Hernandez moved on to day two with a win over Mitchell Freeman of Rio Grande in the consolation bracket

No. 23 Miguel Hernandez 
Championship Round 2: No. 2 Keller Rock (Embry-Riddle) won by fall over Angel Hernandez (1:41)
Consolation Round 2: Miguel Hernandez won by decision over No. 20 Mitchell Freeman (Rio Grande) (5-0)
 

No. 20 Jett McCauley
Championship Round 1: Jett McCauley won by fall over No. 16 Trenton Blomquist (Embry-Riddle) (3:24)
Championship Round 2: No. 6 Kasten Grape (Doane) won by fall over Jett McCauley (3:57)
Consolation Round 2: Jett McCauley won by fall over No. 7 Caleb Werner (Providence)

1. Grand View (51)
2. Southeastern (37)
3. Life (34.5)
4. Providence (33)
5. Doane (26.5)
6. Campbellsville (25.5)
7. Corban (24)
8. Southern Oregon (23)
9. Indiana Tech (22)
10. Cumberlands (Ky) (21.5)
 

🔊 Hear from Jett and Angel after a successful first day of competition #DefendTheBeach pic.twitter.com/HaKCs7Rz4C

— Keiser Wrestling (@KeiserWrestling) March 7, 2025

@KeiserWrestling's Miguel Hernandez into day 2 as a #15 seed. #naiawrestle pic.twitter.com/91gKa42iwu

— NAIA (@NAIA) March 7, 2025

McCauley and Hernandez will continue their hunt for All-American status tomorrow. The first session of the day is set for 10:00 a.m.

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