University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Hall of Fame
Team, 1977-78 Wrestling

1977-78 Wrestling Team
- Induction:
- 2017
The 1977-78 UNI wrestling team captured the NCAA Division II national title for head coach Chuck Patten. The squad boasted three individual national champions – Gary Bentrim at 158 lbs., Keith Poolman at 167 lbs. and Kirk Myers at 190 lbs. UNI tallied seven place-winners at the 1978 NCAA Division II national championship meet. The Panthers went 12-4 in dual competition and claimed the North Central Conference title.
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