Minnesota State University Moorhead
Wrestling
1959-1963
"Bucky" Maughan was a legendary figure on the collegiate wrestling landscape for nearly four decades. A native of Canonsburg, Penn., he became the Dragons' first ever NCAA Division I national champion by claiming the 115-pound wrestling title in 1963. Bucky's performance, along with his teammates, helped Minnesota State Moorhead to a ninth place team finish. Maughan captured NAIA national titles at the 123-pound weight class in 1962 and 1963. Maughan holds the distinctions of being a member of the NCAA Division II, NAIA and MSUM Halls of Fame. In 37 seasons, he has charted a remarkable coaching career at North Dakota State University, guiding the Bison to NCAA Division II national titles in 1988, 1998, 2000 and 2001. While at NDSU his teams have finished in the top 10 in the nation 29 times, produced 27 NCAA Division II individual national champions, and amassing 369 career dual meet victories.