Aaron Assad

REDSHIRT SENIOR (2017-18)

Went 11-7 in senior campaign, recording five wins by bonus points, including a career-high four major decisions
Won the Roger Denker Open (Jan. 21) with a 3-0 record at the tournament, winning the opening round match by 10-1 major decision over Nebraska’s Dylan Gowin and a 5-3 win over teammate Dack Punke in the finals.
Went 2-1 in individual matches at the South Beach Duals (Dec. 30), including a 16-1 technical fall over Franklin and Marshall’s Michael Simonetti.
Produced a record of 2-2 at the Reno Tournament of Champions (Dec. 17), picking up a 10-2 major decision over Fresno State’s Sean Williams in the first round.
Finished third at the UNI Open (Dec. 9) at 125 pounds, recording two major decisions over Iowa Central CC’s Kevin Radcliff, 12-0, and Wisconsin’s Johnny Jimenez, 10-1.

REDSHIRT JUNIOR (2016-17)

Went 13-7 while making five dual starts at 125 pounds during redshirt junior season.
Picked up a victory in the dual win over Northern Illinois, defeating Brock Hudkins, 5-3 (Feb. 4).
Won the Roger Denker Open (Jan. 22) by going 3-0, recording a fall and a technical fall en route to the championships match.
Earned the first win over a ranked opponent of his career in a 17-1 technical fall over No. 14-ranked Shakur Laney (Ohio) on Dec. 11.
Placed third in the UNI Open (Dec. 3) at 125 pounds, posting a 4-1 record at the tournament which included a fall over Jonathan Marmolejo (Iowa State).
Opened the season by placing second at the Joe Parisi Open (Nov. 19), including a 15-0 technical fall over Coulton Parker (Oklahoma City).

REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2015-16)

Wrestled to a 17-7 record at 125 pounds in his first season at Mizzou, placing in the top-three at three open tournaments.
Made Mizzou dual debut against Eastern Michigan on Jan. 15.
Champion of the Edinboro Open (Feb. 6) with a 5-0 record. Earned a pin and two technical falls in the tournament, including an 18-3 win in the championship bout over Logan Griffin (Michigan State).
Placed third at the Joe Parisi Open (Nov. 21) after going 4-1. Recorded two major decisions in the tournament, defeating Ryan Brooks (Central Oklahoma), 12-1, and Tristan Bundy (Grand View), 16-2.
Earned a second-place finish at the Roger Denker Open on Jan. 24 with a 3-1 record. Earned falls in the first two rounds of the tournament, including his fastest fall of the season at 1:07 over Cody Salazar (NE Oklahoma) in the first round.

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN AT PURDUE (2014-15)

Picked up 10 wins and three dual victories at 125 pounds.
Averaged 4.5 points per match
Notched a team-high for most points scored in a single match (23 vs. Cal State Bakersfield)
Recorded a 56-second pin at the Roadrunner Open

FRESHMAN AT PURDUE (2013-14)

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