Colorado State University Pueblo

Bryan Hawkins became the school's first-ever national champion wrestler when he won the 126-pound crown at the 1985 NAIA National Championships in Jamestown, N.D. … With a 42-5 record during the 1984-85 season, Hawkins posted a 12-7 win over Northern State's Doyle Everson to win the 126-pound national title after gaining a spot in the finals by defeating Mark Peterson of Central Washington 16-9 in the semifinals … Combined with Mike Guenther's title at 177-pounds, the then University of Southern Colorado (USC) placed second as a team at the NAIA Championships with 80.5 points behind first place Central Oklahoma (124.25 points) … Hawkins was a two-time RMAC Champion at 126-pounds as he helped guide the then-Indians to two straight RMAC Championships … He also competed at the 1984 NAIA National Championships and tallied a 30-win season on the mat.