ST. LOUIS, MO—Bloomsburg University's run at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships came to an end on Friday when Frank Hickman (Castle Hayne, NC/E.A. Laney) lost in the round six of consolation round eliminating him from the tournament.
 
Hickman lost to Walter Peppleman of Harvard by a score of 2-1 leaving Bloomsburg's 157-pounder one win shy of All-American status.
 
After two scoreless periods, the wrestlers started neutral. Peppleman then scored a takedown early in the period. Hickman though was not able to escape and picked up his only point on riding time.
 
Head coach John Stutzman was pleased with the way his wrestlers performed at the NCAA Championships.
 
“We wrestled very well this week,” said Stutzman. “Our four guys (Hickman, Bryce Busler (Mechanicsburg/Cumberland Valley), Mike Dessino (Middlesex, NJ/Middlesex) and Richard Perry (Meriden, CT/Middletown)) should be proud of their effort. We were in positions to win matches at the highest levels. I am excited for them and the future of our program. Also, our coaching staff did a great job preparing the guys for this event. This will be an invaluable learning experience that we will grow from.”
 
Bloomsburg finished the regular season 16-7 and were in the top 15 of the NWMA Mid-Major poll all season long.