University of Northern Colorado Athletics
2022-23 Wrestling Roster
Roster

Jace Koelzer
- Weight:
- 133
- Height:
- 5-6
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Hometown:
- Olathe, Kan.
- Major:
- Psychology
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,Â
- 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 20-2Â 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,Â
- 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 20-2Â 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.
Ariik Mawien, Tanner Braketa and Steve Smiley Press Conference vs Regis
Sunday, November 30
Lyndsey Oates Press Conference Big Sky Championship
Thursday, November 27
Lyndsey Oates Press Conference vs Sac State
Wednesday, November 26
Lyndsey Oates Press Conference vs Montana State Big Sky Tournament
Tuesday, November 25
















































