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University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics

2011-12 UNK Wrestling Roster

Islam Abitov

  • Hometown Osh, Kyrgyzstan
  • Highschool Kearney
  • Class Junior
  • Major Business Economics & Business Finance

Biography

LOPER NOTES
37 career wins ... competed between 149-165 lbs. ... two-time Academic All-American ... only Kyrgyzstan native to ever compete in UNK athletics

AS A SOPHOMORE (2010-11)
One of the team's starters at 157 lbs. .... began the year at 165 lbs. ... went 15-13 (8-8 duals) ... two falls, one major and one tech fall ... won 4-2 at the FHSU Open ... went 3-0 at the Central Missouri Dual Jamboree in mid-January ... won team's Sophomore Scholar Award ... Academic All-American

AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2008-09)
Posted a 22-14 mark at 149 lbs. ... went 15-11 in tournaments and 7-3 in duals ... four falls, three majors and one tech fall ... quickest pin came in 25 seconds ... runner up at the FHSU Open and third at the Colby C.C. Open ... named team's Most Outstanding Freshman ... Academic All-American ... first-team Acadmeic All-RMAC

AS A FRESHMAN (2007-08)
Took a redshirt season ... at 133 lbs., went 6-6 in open tournaments ... two falls and two majors

HIGH SCHOOL
Exchange student at Kearney High ... in 2007, placed fourth in Class A at 130 lbs. ... helped Bearcats finish runners up as a team

PERSONAL
Son of Anvar & Ilmira ... has a brother, Ravshan

Historical Player Information

  • 2010-11Sophomore

    157/165
  • 2011-12Junior

    165