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The Baker Orange

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The Baker Orange

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Jimmy May victorious at US Open

Story by Ethan Tompkins, Staff Member May 7, 2026

Accomplished wrestler and Baker men’s team Assistant Coach Jimmy May added to his extensive resume of championships and victories at the U.S. Open Wrestling Championships from April 22-26. May finished...

Senior Spotlight: Nikolas Slatoff

Senior Spotlight: Nikolas Slatoff

Story by Ethan Tompkins and Meg Qualls March 31, 2026

While Slatoff’s wrestling career is coming to an end at this year's NAIA Men’s Wrestling National Championships, his impact off the mat is just getting started.  Thanks to his father, Nikolas Slatoff...

Weekly Baker Sports Update: Feb. 26

Weekly Baker Sports Update: Feb. 26

Story by Michael Halterman, Radio Host March 22, 2023

In this episode, Michael Halterman gives the rundown of all Baker sports news for the week of Feb. 26. https://soundcloud.com/user-145819082/satie?si=ce7bac17ba9646769f302aa783c49dde&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing  

Freshman Tristan Stafford wrestles first at 125 and gets the first Baker win of the night.

Wildcat Wrestling takes down Graceland

Story by Cierra Bryant, Photographer November 13, 2021

Baker University men's wrestling had a big night with a 43-0 shutout against Graceland on Nov. 12. Starting with 125 pounds, Freshman Tristan Stafford won in a majority decision of 11-3. Following...

Senior and reigning NAIA Nation Champion Lucas Lovvorn controlling his opponent in the 174 pound class. Lovvorn added to Baker's clean sheet by tech-fall.

Men’s Wrestling sweeps rival Benedictine

Story by Jeremiah Edwards, Staff Writer February 2, 2020

After a tough loss last week at the hands of Missouri Valley in Canton, Mo. the No. 6 ranked Baker Wildcats dominated the Benedictine Ravens to get back on the winning track inside Collins Center on...

New sports introduced to program

New sports introduced to program

Story by Jenna Black, Managing Editor September 24, 2018

Baker University added women’s wrestling and men’s bowling programs this fall semester. Athletic Director Nate Houser says that the athletic department chose to add the sports of men’s bowling and...

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