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University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics

2014-15 UNK Wrestling Roster

Tanner Sturgeon

  • Hometown Cozad, NE
  • Highschool Cozad
  • Class Senior
  • Major Industrial Distribution

Biography

AS A JUNIOR (2013-14)
Missed the year due to injury ... sustained ailment in the Blue/Gold Scrimmage

AS A SOPHOMORE (2012-13)
Went 5-1 (2-0 vs. D2) at 174 lbs. ... competed in a December and January tournament ... won his first five matches ... second at the Hastings College Open

AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2011-12)
Missed second semester due to injury ... received a medical redshirt ... prior to that, went 9-3 at 174 lbs. with two falls and a major ... second at the Wyoming Cowboy Open and third at the York College Open

AS A FRESHMAN (2010-11)
Took a redshirt season ... named team's Outstanding Redshirt ... went 16-12 at 165 lbs. ... eight falls, most among first-year Lopers, and tied for second most on the team ... also two majors ... first at the York College Open ... went 5-1 to place third at the Wyoming Cowboy Open (Novice Division) ... had five falls among his first nine wins

HIGH SCHOOL
Named the 2010 Kearney Hub and North Platte Telegraph’s Wrestler of the Year ... left Cozad with six school records and a 139-21 career mark (39-0 as a senior) ... won the 2010 Class B 189 lbs. state title ... competed in the Senior Classic in June of 2010

PERSONAL
Son of Doug & Tami ... has two siblings in Sheena & Tyler

Historical Player Information

  • 2010-11Freshman

    165
  • 2011-12Redshirt Freshman

    174
  • 2012-13Redshirt Freshman

    165/174
  • 2013-14Junior

    165
  • 2014-15Senior

    165