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University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics

2022-23 UNK Wrestling Roster

Jud Kuchera

  • Hometown Bassett, NE
  • Highschool Kearney
  • Class Redshirt Junior
  • Major Industrial Distribution

Biography

AS A REDSHIRT JUNIOR (2023-23)
MIAA Academic Honor Roll ... went 13-7 at 197 pounds ... four majors, three falls and a tech fall ... competed in four open tournaments and two duals ... reached the fifth place match at DWU ... tied for third at Hays with teammate Jackson Kinsella ... wins in duals vs. Adams State and Northern State


AS A REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2021-22)

MIAA Academic Honor Roll ... competed in four open tournaments ... was at 197 pounds ... posted an 11-7 mark ... two falls, two tech falls and a major ... runner up at the Bob Smith Open in December ... fourth at the Dakota Wesleyan Open a month earlier


AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2020-21)

MIAA Academic Honor Roll ... missed the year due to injury


AS A FRESHMAN (2019-20)

MIAA Academic Honor Roll ... took a redshirt season ... went 11-8 competing unattached in open tournaments ... four falls and two tech falls ... wrestled at 174 pounds ... 4-1 at the UNK Younes Open in November ... two wins by fall ... 2-1 in the Midwest Duals in January

HIGH SCHOOL
Posted a 24-13 mark at 152 pounds as a senior in 2018 ... season-ended in Districts due to injury ... won 23 matches as a junior, also at 152 lbs. 

PERSONAL
Son of Clay & Hilary

Historical Player Information

  • 2019-20Freshman

    174
  • 2020-21Redshirt Freshman

    174
  • 2021-22Redshirt Sophomore

    174
  • 2022-23Redshirt Junior

    184