2016-17 Wrestling Roster
Danny Hicks
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-10 / 184
- Hometown:
- Gurnee, Ill.
- High School:
- Warren Township
2016-17
- Placed third at 197 pounds in the Kaufman Brand Open with a 3-1 record
2015-16
- Competed at Midlands
- Went 3-2 at the Reno Tournament of Champions
- Filled in at 197 pounds at Northern Illinois, losing by decision, 7-5
- Finished with a 10-10 record
2014-15
- Finished in sixth place at the Harold Nichols Open
- Competed at the Roadrunner Open
2013-14
- Redshirt season
- Compiled a 4-3 record in open tournaments
- Won the University of Dubuque Open at 184 pounds
High School
- 2013 Freestyle State Champion
- 2013 Sectional, Regional, and Conference Champion at 170 pounds
- 2012 Sectional and Regional Champion
Personal
- Born July 12, 1995
- Parents are Danny and Tillanie Hicks
- Hobbies include spending time with friends and family
- Majoring in business
Career Record
| Year | W | L | F | Big Ten | NCAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14* | 4 | 3 | 2 | -- | -- |
| 2014-15 | 6 | 5 | 1 | -- | -- |
| 2015-16 | 10 | 10 | 1 | -- | -- |
| 2016-17 | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Total | 19 | 17 | 3 |
*redshirt season
Updated November 2016
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