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University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics

2011-12 UNK Wrestling Roster

Ross Brunkhardt

  • Hometown Merino, CO
  • Highschool Merino
  • Class Senior
  • Major Social Science Education

Biography

LOPER NOTES
46 career wins ... winning percentage of 70.8 ... 2011 All-American (184 lbs.) ... competed between 157-184 lbs

AS A SOPHOMORE (2010-11)
Became team's suprise starter at 184 lbs. ... began the year at 174 lbs. but bumped up ... earned All-American honors with a third place finish at the NCAA Championships ... also third at the RMAC Championships/West Regional ...won team's Kamakazi Award (Most Inspirational) and Outstanding Sophomore Award ... posted a 31-12 record (14-4 duals) ... three falls and two majors ... won the York College Open (174 lbs.) ... third at the Hastings Open (184 lbs.) in January with a 6-1 record ... 4-0 at the Lone Star Duals and 3-0 at the UCM Dual Jamboree ... 3-1 at RMAC's/Regionals and 4-2 at the NCAA's

IN 2009-10
Missed most of the year due to injury ... went 2-2 in tournament action ... competed at 174 lbs. ... received a medical harship

AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2008-09)
Went 13-5 at 165 and 174 lbs. ... two falls, three majors and a teach fall ... third at Colby C.C. Open ... placed first at the Hastings and Colorado Opens

AS A FRESHMAN (2007-08)
Redshirted ... went 21-9 at 157 lbs. ... one fall and one major ... named team's Most Outstanding Freshman ... second at the Kaufman-Brand Open ... fourth at Wyoming Cowboy Open ... also third at the Hastings Open

HIGH SCHOOL
Four-time state qualifier with three titles

PERSONAL
Son of Monte & Carol ... has a sister, Jena


Historical Player Information

  • 2009-10Sophomore

    174
  • 2010-11Sophomore

    184
  • 2011-12Senior

    184