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Steve Stearns wrestled for the Cougars from 1983-1986. Stearns was a three-time All-American, finishing as the Division II National Champion at 134 pounds in 1986, which followed third-place finishes in 1983 and 1985. He was seeded at the 1986 Division I National Championship, where he won two matches and advanced to the quarterfinal round. Stearns helped the Cougars to a pair of team National Championships in 1985 and 1986.