2017-18 Wrestling Roster
Abdullah Assaf
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Homer Glen, Ill.
- High School:
- Lockport Township
2018-19
- Made his first-career dual start at Grapple in the Grove vs. Missouri
- Pinned Harvard's Lukus Stricker at Midlands (1:56)
- Started in three duals for the Illini
2017-18
- Competed at Midlands, finishing 1-2
- Placed third at the Kaufman Brand Open
- Finished fourth at 125 pounds at the UNI Open
- Made his collegiate debut at the MSU Open
High School
- Three-time IHSA state placer
- Four-year starter for Lockport
- Member of Lockport's 2017 state championship team
- Coached by Josh Oster
Personal
- Born February 8, 1999
- Son of Samir and Suzan Assaf
- Has four siblings, Dania, Zainah, Sarah and Farah
- Favorite athlete is Tom Brady
- Credits Coach Oster for pushing him
Career Record
| Year | W | L | F | Big Ten | NCAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18* | 11 | 7 | 2 | ||
| 2018-19 | 2 | 5 | 1 | --- | --- |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 |
*redshirt season
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