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VISUALS: Bowling Green hosts Mid-South Conference Wrestling Championship

Libby Simpson, Staff Photographer
February 13, 2026
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University of Cumberlands wrestling head coach Corey Ruff gives direction to a wrestler during the Mid-South Conference Men’s Wrestling Championship at the Ephram White Gymnasium in Bowling Green, Ky. on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (Libby Simpson)
University of Cumberlands junior Brice Coleman is pinned to the mat by Cumberland University, Tenn. freshman Antonio Parker during the Mid-South Conference Men’s Wrestling Championship at the Ephram White Gymnasium in Bowling Green, Ky. on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (Libby Simpson)
University of Cumberlands junior Riley Bettich catches his breath after winning a match during the Mid-South Conference Men’s Wrestling Championship at the Ephram White Gymnasium in Bowling Green, Ky., on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (Libby Simpson)
Georgetown College freshman Luke Cox and University of Cumberlands senior Treyshawn White wrestle during the Mid-South Conference Men’s Wrestling Championship at the Ephram White Gymnasium in Bowling Green, Ky. on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (Libby Simpson)
University of Cumberlands junior Riley Bettich questions the referee’s end-of-round call in favor of Lindsey Wilson University senior Alex Tabor during the Mid-South Conference Men’s Wrestling Championship at the Ephram White Gymnasium in Bowling Green, Ky. on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (Libby Simpson)
Lindsey Wilson University senior Alex Tabor gets into the referee’s position during the Mid-South Conference Men’s Wrestling Championship at the Ephram White Gymnasium in Bowling Green, Ky. on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (Libby Simpson)
University of Rio Grande freshman Mackandle Freeman is pinned by University of Cumberlands junior Brice Coleman during the Mid-South Conference Men’s Wrestling Championship at the Ephram White Gymnasium in Bowling Green, Ky. on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (Libby Simpson)
Georgetown College freshman Luke Cox and University of Cumberlands senior Treyshawn White begin their semifinal match during the Mid-South Conference Men’s Wrestling Championship at the Ephram White Gymnasium in Bowling Green, Ky. on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (Libby Simpson)
Lindsey Wilson University junior Emmanuel Celestine pins Campbellsville University freshman Anthony Joseph during the Mid-South Conference Men’s Wrestling Championship at the Ephram White Gymnasium in Bowling Green, Ky. on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (Libby Simpson)
Lindsey Wilson College freshman Kiowa Vines is pinned to the ground during the Mid-South Conference Men’s Wrestling Championship at the Ephram White Gymnasium in Bowling Green, Ky. on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (Libby Simpson)
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About the Contributor
Libby Simpson
Libby Simpson, News Reporter
Libby Simpson is a news reporter and photographer for the Herald. She is a junior double majoring in journalism and photography. Originally from Hopkinsville, Kentucky, this is her third year on the Hill and second year working on the Herald staff.