Millikin Athletics

Millikin University senior wrestler Bradan Birt is a National Champion after winning the 165 pound weight class at the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) DIII Coaches Association National Championships in Coralville, Iowa on March 12-13. Birt dominated high weight class including winning the Championship match by technical fall 15-0 (5:24) over Zane Mulder of Wartburg. Birt won his semifinal match by major decision 10-0 over Gabe Fiser of Loras College on Saturday afternoon.