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University of Illinois Athletics

2012-13 Wrestling Roster

Matt Ruettiger

  • Ht./Wt. 5-9 / 149
  • Hometown New Lenox, Ill.
  • High School Lincoln Way West

Biography

2012-13: Member of the UI squad.

2011-12: Redshirt season ... Compiled a 4-3 record ... Placed third at the Loras Open .. Competed in the UNI Open.

HIGH SCHOOL: All-Conference in SWSC conference...Member of 2008 third place WWC team...Most pins during 2010-2011 season...Earned 4 varsity letters in wrestling.

PERSONAL: Born Dec. 18, 1992...Parents are Mark and Mary Kay Ruettiger...Has siblings Josh, Kyle, and Cassie...Dad, Mark, was a four time high school state champion and placed sixth in college...Majoring in civil engineering...Plans to become a civil engineer following graduation.

Historical Player Information

  • 2011-12Freshman

    5'9" 149 lbs

  • 2012-13Redshirt Freshman

    5'9" 149 lbs