MANHEIM, Pa.- The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) has announced the NCAA Division II Men's Scholar All-American Award recipients on Thursday, recognizing outstanding academic achievement by student-athletes across the country. Four members of the Kentucky Wesleyan College wrestling team were featured on the annual list.

Wesleyan was represented by Nolan McKelvy, Isaiah Davidson, Larson Pilant, and Abram Ross. McKelvy, the Panthers' 174-pounder, completed his second year at KWC after a freshman season in which he was limited due to injuries. Pilant, Davidson, and Ross each completed their first year of competition for the Panthers. Pilant competed at 133-pounds while Ross battled at 165-pounds. Davidson saw action at 184 pounds this season. All four feature GPAs over 3.5 this academic year.  

A total of 440 student-athletes, representing 64 of the 71 Division II institutions, were honored for their success in the classroom while competing throughout the season. Leading the nation with 19 honorees was Nebraska-Kearney, followed by McKendree and Colorado Mesa with 15 selections each.

This year's class includes 167 multiple-time honorees, 51 student-athletes who maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA, and one five-time honoree in Logan Kvien of McKendree.

The Scholar All-American selections follow the conclusion of the NCAA Division II Men's Wrestling Championships, held March 13–14. 

Award Criteria

• All-American at the 2026 NCAA DII National Championships and 3.00 GPA
• National Qualifier to the 2026 NCAA DII National Championships and 3.25 GPA
• Competed in 4 or more events and 3.5 GPA

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