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2008-09 Wrestling Roster

Tyler Johnson

  • Position 174-184
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Harrisburg, S.D.
  • High School Harrisburg
  • Prev School University of Sioux Falls
  • Ht./Wt. - /

Biography

2007-08: Qualified for the NCAA Championships at 184 ... had an overall record of 31-19, including 30-19 at 184 ... 31 wins ranks 12th in SMSU single season history ... placed in five of six open meets entered, including third-place finishes at the Dakota Wesleyan Open and the Jamestown Open ... had a 2-2 record versus nationally ranked individuals ... won five matches by fall and four by major decision ... went 3-1 at NCAA North Regional, running off three consecutive wins after losing his first round match to finish third and qualify for NCAA Championships ... two of those wins were against nationally ranked opponents ... recorded fastest career pin in 0:35 against Donny Bouchei at the North Country Open, where he placed fourth ... pinned Garrett Long of Augsburg in 1:19 at Augsburg Open.

2006-07: Posted a 23-12 record at 174, including a 3-1 record in the NSIC ... had four wins by fall and two major decision ... finished in third place at the St. Cloud State Open with a 6-1 record ... pinned Charles Cheeks of Mary in 2:48 ... ran off nine consecutive dual meet victories from Jan. 23 through Feb. 7 ... earned a sixth place finish at the NCAA North Regional meet.

2005-06: Had a 15-20 record in his first season at SMSU at 184 ... won two major decisions and one by fall ... went 3-1 and finished seventh at the Auggie-Brute-Adidas Open ... had back-to-back dual meet victories vs. Jamestown (N.D.) and Concordia-Moorhead ... earned a fifth place finish at 184 at the NCAA North Regional meet.

Before SMSU: Redshirted at the University of Sioux Falls (S.D.) in 2004-05 and played football.

High School: 2004 graduate of Harrisburg High School ... state champion ... four-time state  placewinner ... had a career record of 150-20 ... also lettered in track and field, baseball, and football ... named all-state in football.

Personal: Son of Bernard and Jennie Johnson ... born Dec. 20, 1985 ... business administration major.

Historical Player Information

  • 2007-08Junior

    184
    184 lbs

  • 2008-09Senior

    174-184
    0 lbs