CWU WRESTLING RELEASE June 5, 2001

 Contact: Roy Elia (509-963-1485; 509-963-2351 fax; 509-963-1486 hotline)  E-mail: sid@cwu.edu

Pine Steps Down

ELLENSBURG - Central Washington University wrestling coach Kevin Pine officially announced his resignation Friday, according to Athletic Director Jack Bishop.

Pine guided the Wildcat program for the past seven seasons and compiled an overall record of 65-58-1, including a 12-11 dual meet record in 2000-01.  CWU finished 20th in the final regular-season NCAA Division II Wrestling Coaches Association Top 20 Poll and posted a 4-4 record against nationally-ranked opponents.

"Kevin did a great job of keeping up the tradition of the Central Washington program," Bishop said.  "We will now look for someone to keep up that tradition, preferably with ties to the state of Washington."

Bishop added CWU will begin the search for a new coach immediately.