Hunter Mays' 174-pound championship at the 2026 NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships has been erased from the record books. TCNJ Athletics confirmed that the NCAA has declared Mays ineligible due to a violation of NCAA policy, resulting in the vacation of his individual… pic.twitter.com/nX3iFUE0cH
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Statement on TCNJ Wrestling
TCNJ Athletics has been informed by the NCAA that Hunter Mays, the 174-pound champion at the 2026 NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships, has been declared ineligible due to a violation of NCAA policy. As a result, his individual championship will be vacated in accordance with NCAA procedures.
TCNJ Athletics accepts the NCAA's findings as well as any additional sanctions yet to be levied. We remain committed to the principles of fair competition, accountability, and adherence to NCAA standards.
The actions of an individual athlete do not detract from the accomplishments of our student-athletes and coaching staff nor diminish the pride we have in our wrestling program.