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2010-11 • FRESHMAN SEASON
Overall Record: 10-9
Dual Meet Record: 1-3
Big Ten Record: 0-0
Pins: 0
Major Decisions: 1
Technical Falls: 0
Went 10-9 overall and 1-3 in dual matches • defeated Luke Greco of Missouri (6-1) at the Kaufman-Brand Open • also beat Iowa's Stew Gilmor (6-2) in the consolation • defeated Nick LaFevre of the Citadel at the Southern Scuffle • recorded a decision over Cal State Fullerton's Cody Howe 10-6 • earned his first letter.
2009-10 • REDSHIRTED:
Went 11-4 in his first season in the maroon and Gold • began season with a 4-2 mark at 149, and closed with a 7-4 tally at 157 • won three matches by fall and one by major decision • lost by fall in his first career match in 4:38 to Austin Carmichael of Augustana on 1/16 • first career win came on 1/16 in the next match, as a 13-4 major over Matt Taylor • was a winner in his first match at 157, avenging the loss to Austin Carmichael with a 604 decision on 1/30 • closed the season as a champion at the Duhawk open on 2/6, going 4-0 and beating Brad Nardick of Wisconsin 7-4 in the championship match • went 3-2 at the North Country Open on 1/30, winning two matches by fall over Nic Harrison of Southwest Minnesota (1:51) and over Kerron Williams of MSU Moorhead (2:41) • first competition came on 1/16 at the Worthington Open, placing fourth with a 4-2 mark.
HIGH SCHOOL:
2009 graduate of Chaska High School • coached by Ned Shuck and Mike Houck • five-time letter winner and two-time state place winner, finishing third at the 2008 Minnesota high school state tournament at 135 pounds and second in 2009 • considered the No. 11-rated recruit in his weight class • compiled a 177-31 career high school record • also honored as an NHSCA Junior National All-American • earned All-American honors from both USA Wrestling and the NHSCA • an "A" Honor Roll member and a member of the National Honor society • finished with a grade point average of 3.75.
PERSONAL:
Born Dec. 19, 1990 • son of Harry and Sue Smith • has an older brother, Zach and an older sister Sarah • undeclared on a major • lists most memorable sports thrill as earning All-America honors.
