Zander Ernst

Zander Ernst
Zander Ernst
  • Hometown:
    Aurelia, Iowa
  • Year:
    JR
  • High School:
    Sergeant Bluff-Luton
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Mustang trio medals at Worthington Open

Zander Ernst placed second at 165 pounds, while Caelan Oakes Sudhish and Blaine Christo were seventh at 125 and 165, respectively.

Mustangs check in at no. 23
Mustangs check in at no. 23 in latest poll

KANSAS CITY, MO. – The fifth iteration of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Men’s Wrestling Coaches’ Top 25 was released this week, seeing Morningside climb to no. 23. 

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Morningside collects five pins against Warriors in dual victory

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – In its first Great Plains Athletic Conference dual since Nov. 26, the Morningside University men’s wrestling team defeated Waldorf 45-9 on Tuesday at the Hindman-Hobbs Center.

Mustangs open dual season with win at Concordia
Mustangs open dual season with win at Concordia

SEWARD, NEB. – Morningside’s Great Plains Athletic Conference opener came early on a Tuesday afternoon this year, as the men’s teams competed in the first round of GPAC duals at Concordia. The Mustangs opened the dual season with a 32-10 victory over host institution Concordia, who, like Morningside, was receiving votes in the latest National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics coaches’ ranking.

Ernst McGill lead Mustangs in season-opening tournament
Ernst, McGill lead Mustangs in season-opening tournament

WICHITA, KAN. – The Mustangs saw some strong competition this weekend as they competed in the Falcon Open. 

No. 2 wrestling ranking
Mustangs tabbed second in GPAC preseason poll

SIOUX CITY, Iowa -- The Morningside University men's wrestling team was voted Friday second in the Great Plains Athletic Conference preseason coaches' poll. 

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Mustangs ranked 24th in NAIA Preseason Coaches Poll

Zander Ernst, Alex Vandyke, and Jakob Jerabek are also ranked in the individual polls.