University of Minnesota Athletics

2012-13 Wrestling Roster

Josh Shupe

Josh Shupe

  • Class:
    Sophomore
  • Hometown:
    Marshfield, Wis.
  • High School:
    Marshfield High School
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2014-15 • REDSHIRT JUNIOR

Overall Record:
8-8
Dual Meet Record: - -
Big Ten Record: - -
Pins: - -
Major Decisions: - -
Technical Falls: - -

Competed in four open tournaments • Began season with a pair of victories at Daktronics Open over Alec Lindsey (Mary) and Colin Ayers (Augustana) • Advanced to quarterfinals of the Luther Open with wins over Matt Adcock (Wisconsin-Whitewater) and Evan Guffey (St. John's) • Captured a season-best three wins during the Cobber Open, including a 6-0 decision over Alec Lindsey (Mary) in a rematch from the Dak earlier in the season


2012-13 • REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE

Overall Record:
13-12
Dual Meet Record:
0-2
Big Ten Record: 0-2
Pins: - -
Major Decisions: 2
Technical Falls: - -

Academic All-Big Ten • Top Five Award at Golden Goldy's for having one of the five-best GPAs among all male Gopher student-athletes • Placed fifth at Bison Open with a record of 5-2 • Saw his first career Big Ten action wrestling in duals against Michigan State and Michigan, suffering defeats in both matches • Finished 3-1 at North County Open, earning a major decision over Fritz Vogel of St. Cloud State, 12-1


2012-13 • SOPHOMORE (REDSHIRTED)

Overall Record: 3-14
Dual Meet Record: - -

Big Ten Record: - -
Pins: - -
Major Decisions: 1
Technical Falls: - -

Finished season with 3-14 record • Saw 10-2 major decision against Justin Broberg of Simpson at the Daktronics Open • Named Gophers Underclassmen Academic Award for his 4.0 GPA • Won against Khadeem Stanton of Ellsworth in a 9-8 decision • Finished the Worthington Open (1/19) with a 1-2 record


HIGH SCHOOL

Holds Marshfield High School record for most takedowns in a season in 2011 • Holds the third highest record for most takedowns in a career • AP Scholar and "A" Honor Role Student • Letterwinner in both Football and Wrestling

PERSONAL

Majoring in Psychology• Plans to attend medical schoolSon of Colleen and Dean Shupe • Has one older sibling, Kara • Former teammate of Brock Jensen, Quarterback for NDSU • Josh's most memorable sports thrill was wrestling on the raised platform for the Bi-State Tournament • Enjoys playing guitar, running, and drawing

Season Overall Dual Big Ten Pins Maj. Dec. Tech. Fall B1G Finish NCAA Finish
2012-13 (RS) 5-1 - - - - 1 1 - - - - - -
2013-14 13-12 0-2 0-2 - - 2 - - - - - -
2014-15 8-8 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Totals 21-20 0-2 0-2 - - 2 - - - - - -
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