Featured Athlete /// Michael Roberts, Westminster College
Roberts Achieved Men’s Wrestling Records with Academic Accomplishments
Story By: Robby Campbell Photography By: Westminster Sports Information
Michael Roberts has etched his name into the Westminster wins (89) and pins (81) leader, all while earning numerous other athletic accomplishments and academic honors. Solidifying his greatness on the mat for the Blue Jays, Roberts was named a four-time regional place winner in the toughest NCAA Divison III region in the country, a two-time SLIAC champion and
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once), set Westminster’s single-season pins record with 23, av- eraged 22 wins and 20 pins per year, recorded the SLIAC’s most pins in a season in 2024-25 (22) and 2023-24 (21) and holds the conference’s record for the most wins. who competed at 165 pounds for the Blue Jays, said. “I think a lot of people fall short because they don’t trust in the work they have put in. I have always had the mentality of a closer. I am driven to win and love to pin.” Graduating from Westminster in May with a B.A., Roberts received NCAA Academic All-American honors for his work in the classroom as a student-athlete. He was also involved in extracurricular activi- ties, holding several leadership positions within his fraternity, Kap- pa Alpha Order — his favorite part about college. late into success outside of sports,” Roberts expressed. “My work
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