2016-17 Wrestling Roster

Luke Rowh

Luke Rowh

  • Class:
    Redshirt Sophomore
  • Hometown:
    Hastings, Minn.
  • High School:
    Hastings
  • Height:
    5-6

Summary

Biography

Rowh Match-by-Match


2016-17: Finished season with 6-6 record … started for Wisconsin at 141 pounds in dual against Duke … compiled one tech fall and two major decisions … placed second at Duhawk Open.

2015-16: Eight-time starter for Wisconsin at 141 pounds ... compiled a 9-13 overall record and 3-5 dual record ... went 2-4 in Big Ten dual matches with wins over Illinois' Mousa Jodeh and Northwestern's Jameson Oster ... recorded two falls, one technical fall and two major decisions ... 2-2 record at the MSU Open ... finished with a 3-2 record at the Navy Classic

2014-15: Redshirt season ... wrestled unattached at 141 lbs. ... compiled a 12-2 record on the season ... went 4-0 at the Pointer Open ... compiled a 4-2 record at the Blugold Open ... took first place at the Pat Flash Flanagan Open with a 4-0 record

High School: Took runner-up at state in his senior year ... was runner-up at the Minnesota Christmas Tournament ... named the Section 1 Outstanding Wrestler and earned team MVP honors ... compiled the most takedowns on the team ... notched 157 career wins ... was team captain in both his junior and senior seasons ... finished third at state in his junior year ... acquired third place at the Minnesota Christmas Tournament ... went 5-0 at the Clash National Duals ... placed sixth at both the Junior Western Regionals and at the FILA Cadet Nationals ... was named the team's MVP and collected the most takedowns on the team ... finished fifth in state in both his freshman and sophomore seasons ... as a sophomore, was a double champion at Southern Plains and grabbed third place the Fargo Cadet Nationals ... accumulated the most takedowns on the team

Personal: Parents are Kip and Stephanie Rowh ... has one brother Tim (24) ... major is undecided

Why Wisconsin?

"I chose to attend Wisconsin for its great academics, tradition in wrestling and supportive coaches and staff."

Off the Mat with Luke

What does it mean to be a Badger? Being a Badger is a lifelong dream. I am a D1 athlete to very prestigious school, with a wrestling tournament built on core values and hard work. I will leave this school a better person, and that is very important to me.
First started wrestling (age/grade): Kindergarten
Most memorable match: State Finals Match
My favorite thing about Wisconsin Wrestling is: Working hard
Before each match I: Listen to Music
A non-athletic talent I have is: Telling jokes
One thing I absolutely have to do before I turn 40: Become a national champ
Favorite Barry Davis quote: "Your arms are looking huge, Luke!"
Favorite quote: "The only easy day was yesterday."
Most memorable wrestling achievement: State runner-up
If I could change one wrestling rule, it would be: Allow for bigger throws.

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Historical Player Information

  • 2014-15Freshman

    5'6" 141 lbs

  • 2015-16Redshirt Freshman

    5'6" 141 lbs

  • 2016-17Redshirt Sophomore

    5'6" 141 lbs