University of Minnesota Athletics
2018-19 Wrestling Roster

Hunter Marko
- Class:
- Redshirt Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Amery, Wis.
- High School:
- Amery High School
- Position:
- 149 lbs.
PRONUNCIATION |
- Team's Freshman Academic Award winner ('17)
- Made dual debut at home against Air Force, which he won by major decision
Overall Record: 2-0
Dual Meet Record: - -
Big Ten Record: 1-1
Pins: 1
Major Decisions: - -
Technical Falls: 1
• Season cut short by injury at Daktronics Open • Academic All-Big Ten •
2017-18 • REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
Overall Record: 5-9
Dual Meet Record: 2-4
Big Ten Record: 0-0
Pins: 2
Major Decisions: 2
Technical Falls: 1
Letterwinner • Season cut short by injury • Finished in sixth place at Daktronics Open • Made dual debut against Tommy Stager of Air Force, which Marko won 16-2 • four of five victories were bonus point wins • Competed at Cliff Keen Invite.
2016-17 • FRESHMAN (REDSHIRTED)
Overall Record: 10-6
Dual Meet Record: - -
Big Ten Record: - -
Pins: 2
Major Decisions: 4
Technical Falls: - -
Won team's Freshman Academic Award • Season cut short by injury • Competed in four open tournaments • earned first career podium finish by taking fifth at UNI Open • reached quarterfinals at Daktronics Open and Worthington Open • six of 10 victories came with bonus points, including first career major decision over Zach Funderburk (Briar Cliff) at Daktronics Open and first career fall over Cole Race at UNI Open
HIGH SCHOOL
Four-time wrestling letterwinner • Four-time Wisconsin state champion (106, 113, 126 and 138 pounds) • Three-time Fargo All-American in freestyle, including 2013 national title • Three-time national folkstyle finalist (2013, 2015, 2016) • 2-12 Fargo cadet national triple crown winner (Greco, freestyle and folkstyle) • Coached by Scott Marko, Greg Nicholas and Paul Enslin
PERSONAL
Son of Scott and Brooke Marko • Has four siblings: Abby, Kole, Griffin and Zander • Father, Scott, wrestled for UW-River Falls • Most memorable sports thrill was winning his fourth state title in Wisconsin • Away from the mat and classes, he enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time at the lake • Undecided on his intended major.
Season | Overall | Dual | Big Ten | Pins | Maj. Dec. | Tech. Fall | B1G Finish | NCAA Finish |
2016-17 RS | 10-6 | - - | - - | 2 | 4 | 0 | - - | - - |
2017-18 | 5-9 | 2-4 | - - | 2 | 2 | 1 | - - | - - |
Totals | 5-9 | 2-4 | - - | 2 | 2 | 1 | - - | - - |