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University of Illinois Athletics

2023-24 Wrestling Roster

Dylan Connell

  • Ht./Wt.
    - /
  • Position
    184
  • Hometown
    Marengo, Ill.
  • Highschool
    Marian Central Catholic

Biography

NIL Opportunities

NCAA Badge 1x NCAA Championships Qualifier

2022-23

  • Went 18-18 overall, 5-8 in duals and 4-4 in Big Ten duals
  • Recorded 2 falls and had the fastest fall on the team (0:30) to place fifth at Midlands Championships
  • Scored 16 dual points
  • Academic All-Big Ten

2021-22

  • Went 25-6 overall as a redshirt with seven falls
  • Fastest fall, 0:51 at the Harper Open on 1/22/22

Career Record

Year W L F Big Ten NCAA
2021-22* 25 6 7 -- --
2022-23 18 18 2 9th DNP
Total 18 18 2

*Redshirt season

High School

  • Three-time IHSA state champion
  • Compiled a 167-5 high school record
  • IWCOA state champion
  • Four-time letterwinner
  • Coached by David Silva

Personal

  • Son of Patrick and Mary Connell 
  • Was coached by head coach Mike Poeta in 7th and 8th grade
  • Chose Illinois because of the team atmosphere and coaches, and felt like a family during his visits
  • Plans to become an entrepreneur following school

Historical Player Information

  • 2021-22Freshman

    184 lbs

  • 2022-23Redshirt Freshman

    184
    184 lbs

  • 2023-24Redshirt Sophomore

    184
    0 lbs