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Jace Koelzer
- Weight:
- 133
- Height:
- 5-6
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Hometown:
- Olathe, Kan.
- Major:
- Psychology
Bio
Honors and Awards
2022 NCAA Qualifier
2022 NWCA Scholar All-America
2021 NWCA Scholar All-American
2021 Academic All-Big 12 First Team
2020 Academic All-Big 12 First Team
2020 Underclassman Academic Excellence Award
Redshirt Junior (2021-22)
- Became a first-time NCAA Championships qualifier
- No. 30 going into the NCAA Championships
- Placed sixth at the Big 12 Championships
- No. 8 seed going into Big 12 Championships
- Advanced to the quarterfinals at the Cliff Keen Invitational
- Finished with an overall record of 14-11
Redshirt Sophomore (2020-21)
- Earned an eighth place finish at the Big 12 Championships
- Went 8-8 on the year,
- Recorded one fall, coming against Wyoming.
- 2021 NWCA Scholar All-American
- 2021 Academic All-Big 12 First Team
Redshirt Freshman (2019-20)
- Finished the season with a 16-9 record, going 7-3 in dual matches
- Started for UNC in the Big 12 Championships at 125 lbs
- Placed second at the Northern Colorado Open
- Placed second at the Cowboy Open
- 2020 Academic All-Big 12 first team selection
- Recorded three tech falls and one fall for the season
- Won the 2020 Underclassman Academic Excellence award
Freshman (2018-19)
- Redshirted
- Finished with a 20-2 overall record, competing unattached
- Won the 125 pound bracket at the Cowboy Open, Rocky Mountain Collegiate Open and Bob Smith Open
- Placed second at the Northern Colorado Open and UNK Holiday Inn Open.
- Recorded two fall and five tech falls, along with two major decision.
Olathe South High School (Olathe, Kan.)
- 2x State Champion
- Placed fourth at the 2019 UWW Junior Greco-Roman World Team Trials
- Cadet/Junior National Champion
- 6x Cadet/Junior All-American
- 3x Cadet/Junior Finalist
- NHSCA Junior National Champion
Personal
- Parents Jason and Yung.
- Brothers Dallas, Austin, Jordan, Jaden, Jayden, and Tyler, along with a sister Kenziei.
2022 NCAA Qualifier
2022 NWCA Scholar All-America
2021 NWCA Scholar All-American
2021 Academic All-Big 12 First Team
2020 Academic All-Big 12 First Team
2020 Underclassman Academic Excellence Award
Redshirt Junior (2021-22)
- Became a first-time NCAA Championships qualifier
- No. 30 going into the NCAA Championships
- Placed sixth at the Big 12 Championships
- No. 8 seed going into Big 12 Championships
- Advanced to the quarterfinals at the Cliff Keen Invitational
- Finished with an overall record of 14-11
Redshirt Sophomore (2020-21)
- Earned an eighth place finish at the Big 12 Championships
- Went 8-8 on the year,
- Recorded one fall, coming against Wyoming.
- 2021 NWCA Scholar All-American
- 2021 Academic All-Big 12 First Team
Redshirt Freshman (2019-20)
- Finished the season with a 16-9 record, going 7-3 in dual matches
- Started for UNC in the Big 12 Championships at 125 lbs
- Placed second at the Northern Colorado Open
- Placed second at the Cowboy Open
- 2020 Academic All-Big 12 first team selection
- Recorded three tech falls and one fall for the season
- Won the 2020 Underclassman Academic Excellence award
Freshman (2018-19)
- Redshirted
- Finished with a 20-2 overall record, competing unattached
- Won the 125 pound bracket at the Cowboy Open, Rocky Mountain Collegiate Open and Bob Smith Open
- Placed second at the Northern Colorado Open and UNK Holiday Inn Open.
- Recorded two fall and five tech falls, along with two major decision.
Olathe South High School (Olathe, Kan.)
- 2x State Champion
- Placed fourth at the 2019 UWW Junior Greco-Roman World Team Trials
- Cadet/Junior National Champion
- 6x Cadet/Junior All-American
- 3x Cadet/Junior Finalist
- NHSCA Junior National Champion
Personal
- Parents Jason and Yung.
- Brothers Dallas, Austin, Jordan, Jaden, Jayden, and Tyler, along with a sister Kenziei.
HC Nickerson, Vinny Zerban, and AJ Heeg Post Dual Press Conference vs Cal Baptist 01/24/2025
Wednesday, May 21
Andrew Alirez Press Conference
Wednesday, May 21
Postmatch Press Conference - HC Troy Nickerson
Wednesday, May 21
Head Coach Troy Nickerson and Andrew Alirez Post Match Press Conference
Monday, February 24
