ST. LOUIS, Mo. - The fifth-ranked Mercyhurst University wrestling team finished fourth at the 2015 NCAA Division II National Championships, capping off a record-breaking weekend at the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri. The fourth-place finish broke the previous program-best of ninth place set in 2005, 2008, and 2009.

Mercyhurst finished with 58.0 team points and ended behind only the 2015 National Champions, St. Cloud State (84.5), second-place Nebraska-Kearney (76.5), and third-place Maryville (61.0). The Lakers were the top finishers from Super Region I.

Mercyhurst had six of its seven national qualifiers earn All-American status after day one of the tournament. The six All-Americans broke the school's previous record of four set during the 2005 National Championships. That year, Don Cummings, Ben McAvinew, Ricky Randazzo, and Zack Schafer all earned All-American honors.

Redshirt junior August Mizia was the Lakers' top finisher after placing third in the country at 174 pounds. Mizia lost in the semifinals to Maryville's Zeb Wahle by a 7-5 decision, narrowly missing an opportunity to compete for the national title. He did, however, win in the consolation semifinals and then again in the third-place match for his best-ever finish at the tournament. It was his first All-American honor.

Sophomore Andrew Welton was the next-highest finisher, placing fifth in the heavyweight bracket. After getting knocked into the consolation round after day one, Welton ran the table until losing in the consolation semifinals. He earn a victory over North Carolina-Pembroke's Chris Giddens in the fifth-place match. It was Welton's first All-American honor.

Sophomore Dakota DesLauriers, like August Mizia, had an opportunity to wrestle for the national title, but narrowly missed out after suffering a 4-1 loss to Ouachita Baptist's Dallas Smith in the semifinals. He then lost in the consolation semifinals and then again in the fifth-place match to finish sixth in the country. It was also his first All-America honor.

Redshirt junior Jeremy Landowski and redshirt sophomore Francis Mizia finished sixth at 149 and 157 pounds respectively. Landowski has now earned back-to-back All-American awards while the younger Mizia captured his first.

Redshirt sophomore Willie Bohince finished eighth at 125 pounds for his second All-American honor. He also garnered the status as a true freshman in 2013.

Redshirt junior Angelo Bortoluzzi was eliminated from further competition during day one and did not place.

Super Region I Coach of the Year, Mike Wehler, guided the Lakers to an 18-1 overall record and a perfect 7-0 mark against Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) opponents this year. Mercyhurst won its third consecutive PSAC Division II Regular Season Dual Championship with a league-clinching 24-15 victory over Pitt-Johnstown on February 14.

Dating back to the 2012-13 season, the first year in which the PSAC handed out the Division II Dual Championship, the Lakers are 51-5 overall and 19-0 against PSAC opponents en route to their three consecutive regular season titles. Meanwhile, the 18 victories this season tied the program record for most dual victories in a season, which was established last season. The team's .947 winning percentage also tied the program record, again set last season.

125 - Willie Bohince (33-7) placed 8th and scored 6.50 team points.
    Champ. Round 1 - Willie Bohince (Mercyhurst University) 33-7 won by fall over Dustin Reed (Newman University) 18-12 (Fall 1:54)
    Quarterfinal - Tim Prescott (St. Cloud State) 21-8 won by decision over Willie Bohince (Mercyhurst University) 33-7 (Dec 5-2)
    Cons. Round 2 - Willie Bohince (Mercyhurst University) 33-7 won by decision over Colby Christensen (Colorado Mesa University) 27-9 (Dec 7-5)
    Cons. Round 3 - Da`Wayne Robertson (Minnesota State Mankato) 36-11 won by decision over Willie Bohince (Mercyhurst University) 33-7 (Dec 3-2)
    7th Place Match - Ivan McClay (Notre Dame College) 28-13 won by decision over Willie Bohince (Mercyhurst University) 33-7 (Dec 4-3)

149 - Jeremy Landowski (31-7) placed 6th and scored 8.00 team points.
    Champ. Round 1 - Jeremy Landowski (Mercyhurst University) 31-7 won by decision over Drew Schumann (Colorado Mesa University) 27-14 (Dec 10-4)
    Quarterfinal - Terrel Wilbourn (Lindenwood University) 13-3 won by decision over Jeremy Landowski (Mercyhurst University) 31-7 (Dec 8-4)
    Cons. Round 2 - Jeremy Landowski (Mercyhurst University) 31-7 won by decision over Zach Vargo (Lake Erie College) 10-7 (Dec 5-0)
    Cons. Round 3 - Jeremy Landowski (Mercyhurst University) 31-7 won by decision over Larry Bomstad (St. Cloud State) 28-7 (Dec 9-4)
    Cons. Semi - Nick Goebel (University of Findlay) 7-2 won by decision over Jeremy Landowski (Mercyhurst University) 31-7 (Dec 6-1)
    5th Place Match - Scott Bosak (Belmont Abbey College) 24-3 won by decision over Jeremy Landowski (Mercyhurst University) 31-7 (Dec 8-3)

157 - Francis Mizia (31-7) placed 6th and scored 10.00 team points.
    Champ. Round 1 - Francis Mizia (Mercyhurst University) 31-7 won by decision over Samphanh Viengmany (Tiffin University) 23-19 (Dec 5-2)
    Quarterfinal - Clint Poster (St. Cloud State) 40-1 won by tech fall over Francis Mizia (Mercyhurst University) 31-7 (TF-1.5 6:49 (18-2))
    Cons. Round 2 - Francis Mizia (Mercyhurst University) 31-7 won by fall over Chase White (Nebraska-Kearney) 15-9 (Fall 6:50)
    Cons. Round 3 - Francis Mizia (Mercyhurst University) 31-7 won by decision over Matt Martoccio (Kutztown Univ. Of Pennsylvania) 28-10 (Dec 4-2)
    Cons. Semi - Jonatan Rivera (Notre Dame College) 32-6 won in sudden victory - 3 over Francis Mizia (Mercyhurst University) 31-7 (SV-3 5-3)
    5th Place Match - Derrick Weller (Lindenwood University) 31-22 won in sudden victory - 1 over Francis Mizia (Mercyhurst University) 31-7 (SV-1 8-6)

165 - Angelo Bortoluzzi (27-9) place is unknown and scored 0.00 team points.
    Champ. Round 1 - Dimitri Willis (Maryville University of St. Louis) 26-12 won by decision over Angelo Bortoluzzi (Mercyhurst University) 27-9 (Dec 7-4)
    Cons. Round 1 - Nick Fishback (Wisconsin-Parkside) 33-4 won by tech fall over Angelo Bortoluzzi (Mercyhurst University) 27-9 (TF-1.5 4:41 (17-2))

174 - August Mizia (33-6) placed 3rd and scored 14.50 team points.
    Champ. Round 1 - August Mizia (Mercyhurst University) 33-6 won by decision over Mark Mabry (Adams State University) 19-14 (Dec 5-2)
    Quarterfinal - August Mizia (Mercyhurst University) 33-6 won by decision over Joe Pittman (Newberry College) 28-12 (Dec 8-6)
    Semifinal - Zeb Wahle (Maryville University of St. Louis) 26-7 won by decision over August Mizia (Mercyhurst University) 33-6 (Dec 7-5)
    Cons. Semi - August Mizia (Mercyhurst University) 33-6 won by fall over Archie Williams (Central Missouri) 26-14 (Fall 0:29)
    3rd Place Match - August Mizia (Mercyhurst University) 33-6 won by decision over Jacob Begin (Southwest Minnesota State) 30-6 (Dec 1-0)

184 - Dakota DesLauriers (25-13) placed 6th and scored 8.00 team points.
    Champ. Round 1 - Dakota DesLauriers (Mercyhurst University) 25-13 won by decision over Kurt Schaefer (Ashland University) 27-12 (Dec 3-2)
    Quarterfinal - Dakota DesLauriers (Mercyhurst University) 25-13 won in sudden victory - 1 over Jacob Waste (California Baptist University) 30-4 (SV-1 3-1)
    Semifinal - Dallas Smith (Ouachita Baptist University) 29-1 won by decision over Dakota DesLauriers (Mercyhurst University) 25-13 (Dec 4-1)
    Cons. Semi - Terrence Smith (Shorter University) 25-8 won by decision over Dakota DesLauriers (Mercyhurst University) 25-13 (Dec 5-3)
    5th Place Match - Jacob Waste (California Baptist University) 30-4 won by decision over Dakota DesLauriers (Mercyhurst University) 25-13 (Dec 3-2)

285 - Andrew Welton (26-13) placed 5th and scored 11.00 team points.
    Champ. Round 1 - Andy Welton (Mercyhurst University) 26-13 won by decision over Jordan Passehl (Colorado Mesa University) 30-13 (Dec 5-2)
    Quarterfinal - Austin Goergen (St. Cloud State) 33-2 won by decision over Andy Welton (Mercyhurst University) 26-13 (Dec 6-5)
    Cons. Round 2 - Andy Welton (Mercyhurst University) 26-13 won by fall over Logan Hopp (Upper Iowa University) 32-8 (Fall 4:02)
    Cons. Round 3 - Andy Welton (Mercyhurst University) 26-13 won by decision over Peter Anguiano (Western State Colorado University) 29-15 (Dec 8-4)
    Cons. Semi - Jack Page (Fort Hays State) 46-3 won by decision over Andy Welton (Mercyhurst University) 26-13 (Dec 10-4)
    5th Place Match - Andy Welton (Mercyhurst University) 26-13 won by decision over Chris Giddens (North Carolina-Pembroke) 26-7 (Dec 7-2)