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Gilliam, Rigal earn NAIA National Tournament Bid

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GILLIAM, RIGAL EARN BIDS TO NAIA WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Jarrod Gilliam and Dante Rigal have earned bids to compete at the NAIA Wrestling Championships, set for March 5–7 in Park City, Kansas.

Gilliam, a redshirt senior from Tulsa, Oklahoma, secured his bid after placing fourth in the 133-pound bracket at the GPAC Conference Tournament. He holds an 18-12 overall record this season, including an 18-9 mark against NAIA opponents. In the final national rankings, Gilliam sits No. 20 at 133 pounds.

Rigal, a redshirt junior, received an at-large selection to the national tournament. He posted a 19-11 overall record and went 14-8 against NAIA competition. Rigal finished sixth at the GPAC Tournament and tallied 14 pins, three major decisions, and 17 bonus-point victories this season. He is ranked No. 22 nationally in the final 133-pound standings.

Gilliam and Rigal will open competition at the national tournament on March 5 at 10 a.m. in Park City, Kansas.

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Players Mentioned

Jarrod Gilliam

Jarrod Gilliam

Redshirt Senior
Dante Rigal

Dante Rigal

Redshirt Junior

Players Mentioned

Jarrod Gilliam

Jarrod Gilliam

Redshirt Senior
Dante Rigal

Dante Rigal

Redshirt Junior
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