Heart to Add Bismarck State and Bellevue Men's Wrestling Programs

The Heart of America Athletic Conference proudly announces the addition of two new programs that will compete in men's wrestling in the conference.

Bismarck State (N.D.) will be joining the NAIA in its first year in 2025-26 and will be competing in the Heart in 2025-26 in women's wrestling, while Bellevue (Neb.) will be adding the sport of men's wrestling and will join the Heart in 2027-28.

The inclusion the two new schools enriches the conference's men's wrestling membership, bringing the total number of members to eleven:

• Baker University
• Bellevue University (Neb.)
• Benedictine College
• Bismarck State College (N.D.)
• Central Methodist University
• Dickinson State (N.D.)
• Graceland
• Grand View
• Missouri Valley
• St. Ambrose
• William Penn 

"We are thrilled to welcome Bismarck State College and Bellevue University to the Heart of America Athletic Conference as affiliate members in men's wrestling," said Heart Commissioner, Nik Rule. "Supporting Bismarck State, a new NAIA member, as they begin their journey in the association is truly exciting, and adding Bellevue, a storied and respected NAIA institution, reflects the strength of our conference."