Robert Howard Season 2023-24

Parents: KELLY AND TRACY HOWARD
Major: TELECOMMUNICATIONS
 
CAREER NOTES:
Athletic: NCAA Qualifier (2021).
 
2022-23 / INJURY REDSHIRT SEASON:
Season: Redshirted...Did not compete.
 
2021-22 / REDSHIRT SEASON:
Season: Redshirted...Did not compete in any open events.
 
2020-21 / FRESHMAN SEASON:
Season: Went 7-6 as a true freshman, making his debut in mid-February at 125...Qualified for the NCAA Championships as a true freshman...Went 2-1 in dual meets...Had two majors and a pin.
Michigan (2/14): Made Penn State and collegiate debut at Michigan, picking up 6-5 victory over Jack Medley to help spark the Lions to an 18-13 win in Ann Arbor. Ohio State (2/19): Battled #10 Malik Heinselman tough before losing 5-2. Maryland (2/22): Made Rec Hall debut in fine fashion, pinning Maryland’s Zach Spence (3:38).
Big Ten Championships (3-3, 6th, NCAA Qualifier): Went 3-3 as a true freshman at Big Tens, downing #7 Dylan Ragusin of Michigan, placing sixth, and earning a trip to NCAAs.
NCAA Championships (2-2, DNP): Went 2-2 in his first NCAA tournament as a true freshman. Only losses were to eventual All-Americans. Beat #10 Malik Heinselman of Ohio State and #24 Fabian Guiterrez of Chattanooga.
 
HIGH SCHOOL / PERSONAL:
A Cranford, N.J., native...Graduated from Bergen Catholic High School...Has two younger brothers, Connor and Cian...Two-time New Jersey state champion and two-time New Jersey runner-up, appearing in the finals four times...Combined for a 133-10 overall record at Bergen Catholic...Helped lead Crusaders to three New Jersey state team titles...Was team captain and earned four letters...A three-time Cadet World Team member and 2018 Youth Olympic Team member,  which won a Gold Medal...Considering an advertising major.
  
HOWARD MATCH-BY-MATCH
 
2020-21
Date     Wt.    Result        Opponent                                       Place     Rec
2/14      125     W, 6-5       Jack Medley, Michigan                      dual       1-0
2/19      125     L, 2-5         #10 Malik Heinselman, Ohio State     dual        1-1
2/22     125     WBF          Zach Spence, Maryland (3:38)           dual       2-1
3/6      125     L, 2-3         Eric Barnett, Wisconsin                      B1G      2-2
3/6      125     W, 16-4      Zach Spence, Maryland (major)         B1G      3-2
3/6      125     W, 10-1       Dylan Shawver, Rutgers (major)        B1G      4-2
3/6      125     W, 3-1 (sv)  #7 Dylan Ragusin, Michigan               B1G      5-2
3/7       125     L, 2-5         #9 Malik Heinselman, Ohio State        B1G      5-3
3/7       125     L, 2-4         #15 M. DeAugustino, Northwestern B1G (6th) 5-4
3/18     125     W, 6-4       #10 Malik Heinselman, Ohio State  NCAA      6-4
3/18     125     L, 1-2          #7 Taylor LaMont, Utah Valley       NCAA      6-5
3/19     125     W, 9-7        #24 Fabian Gutierrez, Chattanooga NCAA     7-5
3/19     125     LBF            #15 Patrick McKee, Minnesota (2:04) NCAA   7-6