2017-18 Wrestling Roster

Jack McLaughlin
Jack McLaughlin
Jim Kalrath
Pam Ruschell
Jack McLaughlin
Pam Ruschell
Pam Ruschell
Pam Ruschell

Andrew Crone

Andrew Crone

  • Class:
    Redshirt Senior
  • Hometown:
    Delafield, Wis.
  • High School:
    Arrowhead
  • Height:
    5-9

Summary

Biography

Crone Match-by-Match

Of Note: Three-time recipient of the George Martin Scholarship Award, which is awarded to the undergrad with the highest cumulative GPA  ... 2015, 2016 and 2017 Academic All-Big Ten ... 2015-16 and 2016-17 Athletic Board Scholar ... 2015-16 4.00 student-athlete

2017-18: Capped of his collegiate wrestling career with his second NCAA Championships ... completed the season with a 26-12 overall record, going 7-2 in Big Ten duals ... took third at 157 pounds in the Big Ten championships, going 4-1 ... took five victories against ranked opponents ...was ranked as high ninth on Intermat's rankings ... defeated eventual All-American and then No. 5 Alec Pantaleo of Michigan by a 3-0 decision ... nabbed two victories from Nebraska's ranked Tyler Berger, who took third at the NCAA tournament ... Defeated No. 15 Taleb Rahmani of Pittsburgh by a 3-1 decision... took down No. 20 Kyle Langenderfer of Illinois in dual action by a 8-2 sudden victory win ... tied for the team lead in falls with five ... second on the team with 58 takedowns

2016-17: Had an outstanding junior season and was named the team’s most improved wrestler … qualified for his first NCAA championships at 149 pounds … finished with a 29-13 record and a 7-5 dual record ... went 5-4 in Big Ten action and compiled five wins over ranked opponents … notched two pins and six major decisions … had the biggest upset of his career against No. 7 Justin Oliver of Central Michigan with a 14-5 major decision … went 3-2 against the field at his first NCAA championships … held 1-2 record at the Big Ten championships … took first place at the Journeymen Classic and the Wolfpack Open … started the season with a flawless 12-0 record … had the second-most takedowns on the team (42) and tied for the most major decisions of anyone on the team (6)

2015-16:  Finished the season with a 13-11 record competing at 149 lbs. ... finished 4-1 at the MSU Open ... 2-2 record at Midlands ... finished 5-3 in Big Ten play ... held a 6-4 dual record ... upset Minnesota's No. 16-ranked Jake Short in sudden victory, 9-7 (Feb. 7) ... 2016 Recipient of the George Martin Scholarship Award, which is awarded to the undergrad with the highest cumulative GPA.

2014-15: Competed at 149 lbs. ... overall season record of 13-7 ... marked a 3-2 record at the Wyoming Open ... went 4-1 at the Pat Flash Flanagan ... went 4-0 at the UNI Open ... 1-2 record at Midland Championships ... started for Wisconsin in the Maryland dual where he marked a 7-5 decision over Shane Arechiga ... 2015 Recipient of the George Martin Scholarship Award, which is awarded to the undergrad with the highest cumulative GPA.

2013-14: 23-6 record while competing unattached at open tournaments at 141 and 149 lbs. ... placed second in the Loras Open with a record of 3-1 ... won the Dan Gable Open at 141 lbs., while notching bonus-point victories in three of four matches ... 3-2 record at the Jim Fox Open ... 2-2 record in the Midlands Championships ... won the Grand View Open at 149 lbs. ... finished second in the Duhawk Open at 149 lbs. ... won the Blugold Open at 149 lbs., while gaining bonus-point victories in three of four matches

High School: State champion sophomore and senior seasons ... four-time conference champ ... finished sixth in Greco-Roman competition at the 2013 Fargo Cadet and Junior National Championships ... took third in Greco-Roman competition at the 2012 Fargo Championships ... placed second in freestyle and fourth in Greco-Roman at the 2011 Fargo Championships

Davis on Crone: "He's a great kid. He comes from a solid program. He goes to a great high school as well as a great club. I'd call him a mat rat. He wants to be successful on the mat. He has high goals, high expectations and he is highly motivated."

Personal: Parents are Richard and Jeanne Crone ... has one sister, Monica (21) ... 3.94 GPA in high school ... enjoys movies and hanging out with friends ... double majoring in finance and risk management and insurance.

Why Wisconsin?

"Great wrestling program (coaches, facilities, etc.) and a great business school."

Off the Mat with Andrew

First started wrestling: 6th grade
My favorite thing about Wisconsin wrestling is: We're all family
Before each match, I: Stretch. A lot.
Favorite quote: "Gold medals aren't really made of gold. They're made of sweat, determination and a hard to find alloy called guts."
Most memorable match: My first state title

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Historical Player Information

  • 2013-14Freshman

    5'9" 141 lbs
  • 2014-15Redshirt Freshman

    5'9" 141 lbs
  • 2015-16Redshirt Sophomore

    5'9" 149 lbs
  • 2016-17Redshirt Junior

    5'9" 149 lbs
  • 2017-18Redshirt Senior

    5'9" 157 lbs