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University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Athletics

PITT-JOHNSTOWN MOUNTAIN CATS

2015-2016 Wrestling Roster

Evan Link

  • Class Senior
  • Ht./Wt. - / 125
  • Hometown Cresson, Pa.
  • Highschool Penn Cambria

Biography

Freshman Season (2011-12)
Took a red-shirt
Placed third at Washington & Jefferson Collegiate Open and third at Wilkes Open
 
Red-Shirt Freshman Season (2012-13)
          Evan Link joined the Mountain Cast starting line-up at 125 lbs. and advanced to the National Tournament in his first season after finishing as the runner-up at the Super Region I Tournament.  Link was a 21-10 overall record and 11-4 in dual meets.  His  nine victories by major decision led the team.  Link also placed fifth at the Washington & Jefferson Collegiate Open and sixth at the Wilkes Open.
 
Sophomore Season  (2013-2014)
         Link was the starter at 133 lbs. throughout the first semester, before sitting out the second semester.  He was 6-5 overall and 2-2 in dual meets.  Linked also placed sixth at the PSAC Championships at 133 lbs.

Junior Season  (2014-2015)
Link returned to the 125-lb. weight class and was 20-7 overall and 12-2 in dual meets.  He placed third at the 2015 PSAC Championships to secure a spot on the All-PSAC Team.  Link finished fifth at the Super Region I Tournament.  He was tied with Sam Hanau for the team-lead in major decisions, was second on the team with five falls, and tied with Hanau for second in dual meet wins with 12.
 
High School
Four-year letterman...45-2 senior season record with 30 pins and a 138-20 career record...three-time PIAA State Place winner, including two-time PA State Runner-up...also placed seventh...two-time National High School Runner-up and National High School fifth-place finish...three-time District 6 Champion and 2011 Southwest Regional Champion.
 
 
Personal
Born Aug. 15, 1992...majoring in Business...two-year letterman in golf at Penn Cambria High School...Son of Steve Link and Joyce Billetdeaux of Cresson, Pa.
 

Historical Player Information

  • 2011-12Freshman

    125 lbs
  • 2012-13Redshirt Freshman

    125 lbs
  • 2013-2014Sophomore

    133 lbs
  • 2014-2015Junior

    125 lbs
  • 2015-2016Senior

    125 lbs