The No. 23 wrestling team placed fourth at the MIAA Tournament in Newman, Kan. on Sunday.  The Lions placed seven wrestlers including a first-place finish by Austin Stofer in the 165-pound weight class.
 
Stofer, who is the first true freshman in program history to take first place at the MIAA Tournament, won both the semifinal and the championship match by a 3-1 margin in sudden victory.  Hunter Haralson picked up a 10-0 major decision before scoring a pin at 4:18 in the semifinal match.  Haralson lost to No. 11 Bryce Shoemaker in the championship match by a 4-1 final.
 
Nate Trepanier placed third in the 149-pound weight class after defeated No. 7 Will Steltzlen in the third-place match.  No. 4 Carlos Jacquez, Derek Heil, John Kramer, and No. 12 Jake Borgmeyer each took fourth place in their respective weight classes.
 
Lindenwood will travel to St. Cloud, Minn. on Feb. 23 to compete in the NCAA Division II Super Regional.