University of Minnesota Athletics
2017-18 Wrestling Roster
Rothers, Jordon

Jordon Rothers
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Sunburg, Minn.
- High School:
- Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg HS
Bio
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Three-time letterwinner ('15, '16, '17)
- Won three consecutive open tournaments in 2014-15: Cobber Open, Wisconsin Open and Worthington Open
Overall Record:
Dual Meet Record: -
Big Ten Record: -
Pins: - -
Major Decisions: -
Technical Falls: -
Competed at the Daktronics Open
2016-17 • REDSHIRT JUNIOR
Overall Record: 8-5
Dual Meet Record: 0-1
Big Ten Record: 0-1
Pins: - -
Major Decisions: 2
Technical Falls: 3
Letterwinner • bumped from 174 to 184 to wrestle in home dual vs. Wisconsin on Jan. 15, his career Big Ten debut • placed third at Husky Open with 4-1 performance, including tech fall in opening round and a major decision over Austin Rake (St. Cloud State), 14-2, to seal third place • finished sixth in season-opening Daktronics Open • five of eight wins this season came with bonus points
2015-16• REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE
Overall Record: 3-6
Dual Meet Record: 0-2
Big Ten Record: - -
Pins: - -
Major Decisions: 1
Technical Falls: 2
Letterwinner • competed at three open tournaments and two duals • won first match of the season by technical fall over Jake Anderson (Nebraska) in opening round of Daktronics Open • had major decision and technical fall back-to-back to start Cliff Keen Invitational • had three matches against ranked opponents • scored double-digit points and did not allow an opponent to score in any of his wins
2014-15 • REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
Overall Record: 21-6
Dual Meet Record: 0-1
Big Ten Record: - -
Pins: 2
Major Decisions: 3
Technical Falls: 7
Letterwinner • Competed in six open tournaments • Made his career dual debut during NWCA National Duals, wrestling against Kurtis Julson (North Dakota State) in Fargo • Began season with a pin against Shawn Porter (Minnesota State Moorhead) at the Bison Open • Won three consecutive tournament titles during an 11-match winning streak • Claimed the Cobber Open title after scoring a 16-0 tech fall over Aaron Bates (St. Cloud State) in the opening round • Won the Wisconsin Open title after opening the tournament with back-to-back tech falls over Billy Fett (North Central (IL)) and David Perez (Harper College) • Capped off championship at Worthington Open with a tech fall over Tanner Schaefer (St. Cloud State), 18-1
2013-14 • FRESHMAN (REDSHIRTED)
Overall Record: 4-3
Dual Meet Record: - -
Big Ten Record: - -
Pins: 1
Major Decisions: - -
Technical Falls: - -
Finished season with 4-3 overall record in open competition • Earned his first collegiate victory over Tyrell Martin of Augsburg at the Dragon Open • Went 3-1 at North Country Open, winning his final match by pinning Austin Boniface of Augsburg in 30 seconds
HIGH SCHOOL
2013 graduate of KMS High School • NHSCA All-American Academic • Guillotine Academic 1st Team 2012 • Earned letters in wrestling, football, track and choir • All-Area football • All-Conference wrestling, football, track and choir • All-American 2010, 2012 and 2013 • Gidden Helmet Award-Football • MVP Football in 2012
PERSONAL
Son of Jason and Laurie Rothers • Has one sibling, Samantha (21) • Lists winning State as a team in wrestling as his most memorable sports thrill • Enjoys hunting and water sports
Season | Overall | Dual | Big Ten | Pins | Maj. Dec. | Tech. Fall | B1G Finish | NCAA Finish |
2013-14 (RS) | 4-3 | - - | - - | 1 | - - | - - | - - | - - |
2014-15 | 21-6 | 0-1 | - - | 2 | 3 | 7 | - - | - - |
2015-16 | 3-6 | 0-2 | - - | - - | 1 | 2 | - - | - - |
2016-17 | 8-5 | 0-1 | 0-1 | - - | 2 | 3 | - - | - - |
Totals | 32-17 | 0-4 | 0-1 | 2 | 6 | 12 | - - | - - |
Gopher Wrestling Tries Gymnastics
Thursday, May 29
Steveson Advances to NCAA Title Match
Friday, March 21
Gable Steveson: NCAA Quarterfinals
Friday, March 21
Gable Steveson: NCAA Pin
Thursday, March 20