Conference EWL Head Coach Keith Feraro (2 year) | Location Clarion, PA Nickname Golden Eagles | |
University Clarion University of Pennsylvania Arena Waldo S. Tippin Gymnasium
(Capacity: 3500) | ||
The Clarion Golden Eagles wrestling team represents Clarion University of Pennsylvania of Clarion, Pennsylvania. The squad is coached by Troy Letters. Who replaced Matt Derlan, now the coach of the Binghamton Bearcats. Derlan replaced Teague Moore who left the Clarion collegiate wrestling program to become the head coach at American University. The Golden Eagles wrestle in the Eastern Wrestling League (EWL) and participate in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) as well. They qualify for the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships as Division I members of the EWL. The PSAC comprises both Division I and II squads. Notable former Golden Eagle wrestlers include national champions Wade Schalles and Kurt Angle, who after leaving Clarion would go on to win a gold medal in the 1996 Summer Olympics before embarking on a career in professional wrestling.
Rankings
Clarion's wrestling program earned its highest ever dual meet ranking in 1986. The Golden Eagles went on to finish the season undefeated, with a record of 17–0–1. The 1986 season was the third season in Clarion's history in which the Golden Eagles finished without a loss.
NWCA Division I National Dual Meet Wrestling Rankings (February 3, 1986)
- University of Iowa
- Iowa State University
- Clarion University
- Penn State University
- University of Wisconsin
- Bloomsburg University
- University of Oklahoma
- University of North Carolina
- University of Northern Iowa
- Oklahoma State University