University of Minnesota Athletics

2015-16 Wrestling Roster

Daniel Cartagena

Daniel Cartagena

  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Allen, Texas
  • High School:
    Allen HS
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
  • Placed in only career collegiate tournament (2015 Daktronics Open)

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

Did not wrestle in 2016-17 due to injury

2015-16
FRESHMAN (REDSHIRTED)
Overall Record:
1-3
Dual Meet Record: - - 
Big Ten Record: - -
Pins: - -
Major Decisions: - -
Technical Falls: - -


Made collegiate debut at Daktronics Open • won first match of college career with a 3-2 decision over Nick Mergen (North Dakota State) • placed fifth in only open tournament of season

HIGH SCHOOL
Four-time wrestling letterwinner • Three-time All-State honoree • Won school's "Pin King" title in 2015, including pinning an opponent in just four seconds • Member of National Congress of Future Physicians, National Society of High School Scholars and Society of Torch and Laurel • Coached by Jerry Best


PERSONAL
Son of Dan and Cynthia Caragena • Has two siblings, Alexia and Angel • Most memorable sports thrill was winning the state title in 2013 • An admitted fitness and health enthusiast away from the mat • Plans to major in physiology or kinesiology



Season Overall Dual Big Ten Pins Maj. Dec. Tech. Fall B1G Finish NCAA Finish
2015-16 (RS) 1-3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2016-17 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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