University of Minnesota Athletics

2019-20 Wrestling Roster

Chase O'Connor

Chase O'Connor

  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Kasson, Minn.
  • High School:
    Kasson-Mantorville High School
  • Position:
    285 lbs.
PRONUNCIATION
2019-20 • REDSHIRT SENIOR
Overall Record:
2-4
Dual Meet Record: 0-2
Big Ten Record: 0-1
Pins: 2
Started season-opening dual against Cal State Bakersfield •

2018-19 • REDSHIRT JUNIOR
Overall Record: 
0-2
Dual Meet Record: - -
Big Ten Record: - -

Major Decisions: - -
Technical Falls: - -


• Academic All-Big Ten • 

2017-18 • REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE
Overall Record: 
7-5
Dual Meet Record: - -
Big Ten Record: - -

Major Decisions: - -
Technical Falls: - -


Letterwinner • earned a second place finish at the Bison Open, going 2-1 • at 197, went 4-2 for fifth place at Daktronics

2016-17 • REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
Overall Record: 
- -
Dual Meet Record: - -
Big Ten Record: - -
Pins: - -
Major Decisions: - -
Technical Falls: - -

Did not compete in 2016-17 season

2015-16 • FRESHMAN (REDSHIRTED)
Overall Record:
 1-4
Dual Meet Record: - -
Big Ten Record: - -
Pins: - -
Major Decisions: - -
Technical Falls: - -

Made collegiate debut with win in first match over Quinn Bullard (Southwest Minnesota State) at Worthington Open • competed at two open tournaments, wrestling in five matches

HIGH SCHOOL 
Three-time wrestling letter winner • Two-time All-Conference honoree • Two-time All-State selection • Also won three letters in football (one-time all-conference honoree) and two letters in track (two-time all-conference honoree) • Member of National Honor Society • Coached by Broc Threinen, Erik Myran and Jaime Hiedt


PERSONAL 
Son of Tim and Deb O'Connor • Has two siblings, Mikayla and Keagan • Most memorable sports thrill was Kasson-Mantorville beating Simley for the 2013 Minnesota state team title • Away from wrestling, enjoys fishing and hunting • Plans to major in sport management with a minor in leadership. • Administrative assistant at Gophers Athletic Department •

 
Season Overall Dual Big Ten Pins Maj. Dec. Tech. Fall B1G Finish NCAA Finish
2015-16 (RS) 1-4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2016-17 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2017-18 7-5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2018-19 0-2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Totals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -


 

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