Augustana University Athletics

2014-15 (Redshit Freshman): Posted a 9-11 record at 174 pounds … recorded two major decision, and five decision … posted a 3-3 record against Division II opponents … finished 1-0 against NSIC opponents … placed fourth at the Viking-Warrior Open on Jan. 3. 

2013-14 (Freshman): Sat out season as a redshirt ... competed unattached in all competitions ... finished season with a 17-9 record at 165 pounds ... recorded 10 wins by decision, four by major decision, one tech fall, and two pins ... placed third at the Holiday Inn Open in Kearney, Neb. on Nov. 23.

High School: 2013 graduate of Brandon Valley High School ... four-year letterwinner ... posted a 40-0 record senior season, winning an individual state title ... owns school record for wins in a season with 40 ... won conference and region championships senior season ... named team's MVP senior season ... went 31-9 as a junior ... placed fifth in the state junior year ... was runner-up in state tournament as a sophmore, compiling a 29-10 record.

Personal: Born Sept. 27, 1994 ... son of Michael and Jean Bender ... undecided major.