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2016-17 Wrestling Roster

Jake George

  • Position 174
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Long Branch, N.J.
  • High School Long Branch HS

Biography

As a senior (2016-17)
• Was 6-4 at 174 pounds, winning one match by fall and another by major decision.
• Went 4-2 at the New York State Intercollegiate, winning his first three matches in the Open Division.
• Wrestled at the Binghamton Open, going 2-2.

As a junior (2015-16)
• Was 8-2 on the season while competing at 174 pounds.
• Placed fifth at the New York State Intercollegiates in the B Division and finished second at the Shorty Hitchcock Invitational.
• Won eight consecutive matches during the campaign after opening the year with a loss.

As a sophomore (2014-15)
• George was 3-2 on the season, seeing action at the Binghamton Open.
He posted consecutive wins over wreslters from Cortland, Wyoming Seminary and Princeton at 174 pounds.

As a freshman (2013-14)
• George went 5-5 as a freshman, including seeing action in one dual meet, a team win over Hofstra.
• He went 2-2 at the Binghamton Open, winning his first two collegiate matches, and was 3-2 in the B draw at 165 pounds at the New York State Intercollegiates.

Personal
• Jacob Collin George is the son of William and Helen George and has an older brother, William, who wrestled for Cornell.
• He is enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Historical Player Information

  • 2013-14Freshman

    165
    5'10" 165 lbs

  • 2014-15Sophomore

    165
    5'10" 165 lbs

  • 2015-16Junior

    165
    5'10" 165 lbs

  • 2016-17Senior

    174
    5'10" 174 lbs