University of Northern Colorado Athletics
2017-18 Wrestling Roster
Roster
Polkowske, Benjamin

Benjamin Polkowske
- Height:
- 5-8
- Weight:
- 149
- Class:
- Redshirt Senior
- Hometown:
- LaJara, Colo.
- Prev School:
- Centauri HS
- Major:
- Business: Marketing
Bio
HONORS and AWARDS
2017 Academic All-Big 12 Wrestling First Team
REDSHIRT JUNIOR [2016-2017]:
*Finished the season 14-16 and 4-8 in duals
*Placed 3rd at 2016 Cowboy Open, 2nd Northern Colorado Open
*4 falls on the year
*2017 Academic All-Big 12 Wrestling First Team
REDSHIRT SOPHMORE [2015-16]:
* 5-9 on the season overall, 2-5 in duals (wins over Boise State and Air Force)
* Competed at the Big 12 Championships for UNC (0-2)
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN [2014-15]:
* Compiled an overall record of 15-15 in his freshman year
* Went 6-5 in dual meets, defeating conference rivals, Mitchell Bengtson (NDSU), Matthew Ontiveros (Utah Valley) and Cole Mendenhall (Wyoming)
* Took sixth place in the Northern Colorado Open
* Came away with five pins on the year with one in .46 seconds
Centauri High School [LaJara, Colorado]:
* Two-time Colorado state champion in 2010 and 2011
* Was a 2010 National High School Coaches Association All-American
* Placed 6th at the NHSCA National Championship his junior year
2017 Academic All-Big 12 Wrestling First Team
REDSHIRT JUNIOR [2016-2017]:
*Finished the season 14-16 and 4-8 in duals
*Placed 3rd at 2016 Cowboy Open, 2nd Northern Colorado Open
*4 falls on the year
*2017 Academic All-Big 12 Wrestling First Team
REDSHIRT SOPHMORE [2015-16]:
* 5-9 on the season overall, 2-5 in duals (wins over Boise State and Air Force)
* Competed at the Big 12 Championships for UNC (0-2)
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN [2014-15]:
* Compiled an overall record of 15-15 in his freshman year
* Went 6-5 in dual meets, defeating conference rivals, Mitchell Bengtson (NDSU), Matthew Ontiveros (Utah Valley) and Cole Mendenhall (Wyoming)
* Took sixth place in the Northern Colorado Open
* Came away with five pins on the year with one in .46 seconds
Centauri High School [LaJara, Colorado]:
* Two-time Colorado state champion in 2010 and 2011
* Was a 2010 National High School Coaches Association All-American
* Placed 6th at the NHSCA National Championship his junior year
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