2012-13 Wrestling Roster

Richie Russell

  • Ht./Wt. - /
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Painesville, Ohio
  • High School Riverside
  • Major Hwt.

Biography

Expected to compete at heavyweight for the second consecutive season.

2011-12: Finished 3-4 overall with two pins as a heavyweight freshman … was one of nine Golden Knights to record multiple pins … won his first career match at the Mercyhurst Open, pinning Josh Ramirez of Jamestown Community College in 18 seconds … added a second pin against Mercyhurst’s Stephen Higgins in 4:04 at the Lake Erie Open … posted a 2-2 record at the Lake Erie Open.

2010-11: Posted a 7-23 overall record with a 1-10 mark in dual meets … finished third at the National Catholic Invitational after posting three straight wins … recorded back-to-back one-point victories at the National Catholic Invitational … earned his first career dual win against Seton Hill.

High School: Wrestled for head coach Scott Blank at Riverside (Ohio) High School … was a member of the varsity squad for three years … led Riverside to a pair of conference championships … was a two-time Greco National qualifier … selected to the honor roll four times.

Personal: Mechanical Engineering major … has one sister … is the son of Wendy and Rich.

Year Overall Record Dual Record Pins
2010-11 7-23 1-10 0
2011-12 3-4 0-0 2
Career 10-27 1-10 2


Historical Player Information

  • 2010-11Freshman

  • 2011-12Sophomore

  • 2012-13Sophomore