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With 64 points at the NAIA National Tournament, the 1972 Adams State wrestling team was crowned national champions. Adams State bested second place finisher University of Nebraska-Omaha who tallied 53.5 points. It marked the third NAIA National Championship for the program. Doug Moses and Chuck Jean both earned individual championships at the 142 and 177 weight divisions, respectively, as Ken Taylor was a runner-up at the 150 weight division. Along with his individual title, Jean was named Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament and was the recipient of the Gorriaran Award; given to the wrestler with the most pins in the least amount of time. In the storied history of Adams State wrestling, Jean in the only member of the program to receive the Gorriaran Award. Fellow 2014 Hall of Fame inductee, Gene Moses, was named the NAIA Coach of the Year at the conclusion of the tournament.
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