Augustana University Athletics

2014-15 (Senior): Posted a 13-10 record ... wrestled 19 matches at 184 pounds, and six at 197 pounds ... won four bouts by pin ... racked up six decisions and two major decision … finished with a 1-0 record against NSIC opponents and a 4-2 mark against Division II competition.

2013-14 (Junior): Named to Division II All-Academic Team ... posted a 7-12 record with all but one match at 174 pounds ... recorded five wins by decision and one pin. 

2012-13 (Sophomore): Named to Division II All-Academic Team ... posted a 17-13 record ... wrestled 14 matches at 184 pounds, 10 at 197 pounds and six at 174 pounds ... won four bouts by pin ... racked up 11 decisions and one major decision. 

2011-12 (Redshirt Freshman): Logged 19-11 record at 197 pounds in open tournaments ... fourth-place finish at Dakota Wesleyan Open ... grabbed fifth-place finish at MSU Moorhead Open ... posted four pins ... won four major decisions.

2010-11 (Freshman): Sat out season as redshirt ... posted 17-16 record at 197 pounds in open action ... logged three pins ... second-place finish at Worthington Open and Hastings Open ... grabbed fourth-place honors at Iowa Lakes Open ... finished third at U.S. Junior Fila Greco Championships.

High School: 2010 graduate of Zimmerman High School ... four-year letterwinner ... third-place state finisher with 35-2 record as senior ... placed fourth at state and compiled 36-4 record as junior ... also placed fourth at state as sophomore with 26-4 record ... recorded 29-13 record as freshman ... three-time all-conference honoree and section champion ... finished career with more than 140 wins ... wrestled for Gary Hartman.

Personal: Son of Peter and Jill Nielsen ... born Dec. 25, 1991 ... undecided major.