Luke Fortuna

University of Missouri Athletics

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REDSHIRT SENIOR (2019-20)

Went 14-6 during his final season in a Mizzou singlet, including a 1-1 mark in the dual lineup
Wrestled primarily at 165 pounds
Earned a 21-7 major decision over Central Missouri’s Zion Vasquez in his first dual start of the year (Nov. 21)
Went 4-0 at the Lindenwood Open, winning the event title at 165 pounds
Finished his Tiger career with a 48-28 career record, including a 3-5 mark in duals, while posting five major decisions, two technical fall and a fall over his five years with the program

REDSHIRT JUNIOR (2018-19)

Finished his redshirt junior season at 174 pounds with an 8-7 record overall, and 2-0 in MAC competition
Ended the season with five consecutive victories, helping him earn first place at the South Beach College Individual, capping it with an 8-2 victory over Northern Illinois’ Caden McWhirter
After dropping the first four matchups of the season, he got hot winning eight of his next 11, as he rides the hot streak into his senior season

REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2017-18)

Produced a mark of 15-6 in sophomore campaign, earning top-six finishes in four open tournaments while wrestling at 157 pounds.
Finished sixth at 157 pounds at the Roger Denker Open (Jan. 21), including a 18-1 technical fall win over NE Oklahoma’s Skye Paulk.
Defeated North Dakota State’s Nick Mergen, 6-3, in an individual match at the South Beach Duals (Dec. 30).
Placed fifth at the UNI Open (Dec. 9) following a 3-2 performance at the tournament.
Placed second at 157 pounds at the Lindenwood Open (Nov. 18), producing a record of 4-1, including a 14-3 major decision win over Central Missouri’s Dakota Huss in the opening round.
Won the Maryville Brand Kaufman Open (Nov. 11) at 157 pounds, going 3-0 at the tournament and defeating McKendree’s Ryan Strope, 4-2 (SV-1) in the finals.

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2016-17)

Used a redshirt season in 2016-17 after competing as a true freshman in 2015-16
Posted a record of 13-6 in unattached competition, placing in the top-five in three open tournaments
Finished second at 157 pounds at the UNI Open (Dec. 3), only falling to teammate Joey Lavallee in the finals.
Placed third at the Joe Parisi Open (Nov. 19) following a 5-1 showing, defeating Oklahoma’s Justin Thomas, 2-0, in the third-place match.

FRESHMAN (2015-16)

Went 14-10 in first year in the Black & Gold, making three dual starts at 157 pounds.
Won the 157-pound amateur championship at the Joe Parisi Open (Nov. 21), going 5-0 with a major decision and a technical fall on his way to the Championship.
Took third at the UCM open (Nov. 7), finishing the tournament 5-1 with a major decision and a fall. Earned first collegiate victory with a fall (2:13) over Zane Heiter (Central Missouri).

HIGH SCHOOL