NDSU

2016-17 SEASON (Freshman): Wrestled at 174 pounds before being sidelined by injury ... Compiled 3-4 record, all coming by decision in dual competition ... Recorded wins at Oklahoma (11-20-16), at George Mason (12-9-16) and vs. Maryland (12-9-16).

2015-16 SEASON (Redshirt): Wrestled unattached at 174 pounds ... Put together 10-6 record including three major decisions and a pair of pins before injury ended season ... Place third by winning three of four matches at both the Grand View Open (11-7-15) and the Bison Open (11-14-15) ... Opened season with 4-2 record and fourth place effort at the Warren Williamson/Daktronics Open (11-1-15).

HIGH SCHOOL: The 2015 Minnesota State Class AA champion at 170 pounds to complete 51-0 senior season including 32 pins … Placed fifth at the 2014 USA Wrestling Greco-Roman Junior Championships in Fargo after finishing second at the State and fifth at the Northern Plains Regional … Two-time conference and regional champion … Three-time state qualifier including a Class AA runner-up showing at 152 pounds in 2014 … Won the Minnesota USA Wrestling Greco-Roman Cadet title at 138 pounds in 2012.

PERSONAL: Son of Peter and Jill Nielsen … Has two brothers, Zac and Jeff … College major is math education.