Gannon University Athletics

Expected to compete at 125 or 133 … is one of two Golden Knights returning to the squad with experience at the NCAA Division II National Championship … transferred from NCAA Division I Bucknell prior to the 2010-11 campaign.

2011-12: Redshirted.

2010-11: Posted a 24-8 overall record with a 9-1 mark in dual meets … finished third on the team in both overall wins (24) and dual wins (9) … earned first two wins of the season via pins at the Binghamton Open … secured champion honors at the National Catholic Invitational with a 4-0 record … finished third at the PSAC Championships with a 2-1 mark … posted a 3-0 record at the Mid-Atlantic Duals with two one-point victories … finished the regular season with five straight dual wins … posted a 13-3 record in matches decided by two points or less … won four straight matches at the NCAA Division II Super Regional One, including a 2-1 overtime win during the third-place match … was one of four Golden Knights to qualify for the national tournament after finishing third at regionals … earned all-america honors after finishing eighth at the NCAA Division II National Championships.

At Bucknell: Was 13-4 as a sophomore while wrestling at 125 and 133 … recorded four pins and one technical fall … finished second at the Michigan State Open ... was fifth at the East Stroudsburg Open … wrestled at 125 pounds as a freshman, finishing 12-11 overall ... placed in the top five at the Binghamton Open, the Navy Classic and the Cleveland State Open ... won his first three matches of season and five of his first seven ... recorded his lone major decision during his first career match, a 12-3 victory against Drexel's Jon Neafsey ... was 3-6 in dual competition.

High School: Wrestled for head coach Keith Hoover at St. Augustine (N.J.) College Prepatory School … compiled a 115-29 career record … was a four-time district place winner, earning champion honors once … placed twice at the regional level, taking first once … placed sixth at the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association state tournament as a senior … was a three-time all-parochial all-star … selected to the all-area team three times … served as a team captain for two seasons … earned team MVP honors … posted a 3.8 GPA … was a merit award winner for mathematics.

Personal: Sport & Exercise Science major… is a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee … has two sisters and one brother … is the son of Shirley and Jose Sr.

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Year	Overall Record	Dual Record	Pins
2010-11	24-8	9-1	2