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University of Illinois Athletics

2023-24 Wrestling Roster

Joe Roberts

  • Ht./Wt. - /
  • Position 157
  • Hometown Aurora, Ill.
  • High School Montini Catholic

Biography

NIL Opportunities

2023-24

  • Went 6-7 overall, 5-5 in duals and 1-4 in Big Ten duals with 15 dual points
  • Recorded the second most wins in overtime on the squad going 2-2 in the extra period
  • Academic All-Big Ten

2022-23

  • Went 3-2 overall
  • Academic All-Big Ten

2021-22

  • Went 11-16 overall with one fall (5:28)

At NC State 2020-21

  • Went 3-0 as a redshirt

Career Record

Year Overall Dual Conference Falls TF MD Big Ten NCAA
2020-21* 3-0 -- -- 0 1 0 -- --
2021-22 11-16 2-8 1-7 1 0 2 -- --
2022-23 3-2 -- -- 0 0 0 -- --
2023-24 6-7 5-5 1-4 0 0 0 -- --
Total 20-25 7-13 2-11 1 0 2

*Redshirt Season

High School

  • 2020 IHSA state champion
  • Three-time All-State, four-time All-Conference 
  • Also played football
  • Coached by Israel Martinez

Personal

  • Son of Brandon and Courtney Roberts 
  • Chose Illinois because it felt like home
  • Hopes to pursue an MMA career or become a coach

Historical Player Information

  • 2021-22Freshman

    157 lbs

  • 2022-23Sophomore

    157
    157 lbs

  • 2023-24Junior

    157
    0 lbs