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University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics

2012-13 UNK Wrestling Roster

Nick Ridgeway

  • Hometown Columbus, NE
  • Highschool Columbus
  • Class Sophomore
  • Major Political Science/Pre-Law

Biography

CAREER NOTES
36 wins, 14 by fall ... two-time Academic All-American

AS A SOPHOMORE (2012-13)
At 149 lbs., went 10-7 (2-3 vs. D2) ... three majors, two falls and a tech fall ... fourth at the UNK Loper Open with a 4-2 mark ... wrestled in two duals, earning a win vs. Ashland (Ohio) ... second-team Academic All-American ... MIAA Academic Honor Roll

AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2011-12)
Posted a 26-13 record at 149 lbs. ... 12 falls, two majors and a tech fall ... third at the York Open (7-1), fourth at the Hastings Open (6-2) and fifth at the first York Open in November (5-2) ... Academic All-American and Academic All-RMAC ... shared team's Freshman Scholar Award with Matt Oliver

AS A FRESHMAN (2010-11)
Took a redshirt season ... went 3-7 competing at 141 and 149 lbs. ... picked up two wins at the Wyoming Cowboy Open ... all three wins came by decision

HIGH SCHOOL
Was a three-time state medalist, placing third as a senior  in Class A at 140 lbs. ... qualified for two other state tournaments ... 100-36 career mark

PERSONAL
Son of Gregg & Shelly ... has two brothers in Parker & Zach

Historical Player Information

  • 2010-11Freshman

    141/149
  • 2011-12Redshirt Freshman

    149
  • 2012-13Sophomore

    149