FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. -- The University of Olivet continued its run of conference dominance by capturing the 2026 MIAA Wrestling Championship with a perfect 4-0 record in league competition. The title marks the Comets’ sixth since 2019 and the 16th in program history.

Olivet’s championship push was fueled by standout performances across the lineup. At 133 pounds, Trenden Bashore delivered a flawless 4-0 record, while 174-pounder Kyan Larson matched that unbeaten mark to anchor the middle weights. Gideon Loewen (197) and Mason Knight (285) each went 3-0, providing crucial wins in the upper weights throughout the conference slate.

Additional key contributions came from Gabriel Gibbons at 149 pounds and Juwan Vines at 165 pounds, who both posted 3-1 records to help secure the Comets’ unblemished finish.

Behind Olivet in the final standings, Albion College placed second with a 3-1 record, followed by Trine University at 2-2. Adrian College finished fourth at 1-3, while Alma College rounded out the standings at 0-4.

With the conference championship secured, the MIAA programs now turn their focus to postseason competition. The NCAA Central Regional Championships will take place February 27-28, hosted by John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio. Qualifiers from the regional will advance to the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships, set for March 13-14 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.