Jacob Covaciu

Weight:
174
Year:
Redshirt Junior
Hometown:
Merrillville, Ind.
High School:
Merrillville High School

2019-20: Had season cut short due to injury…finished with an overall record of 14-9 with four major decisions and two pins…started in the first seven duals for the Hoosiers…finished runner-up at the Black Knight Invite and fifth-place at the Midlands Championships.

2018-19 (Redshirt sophomore): Finished the season with a 17-14 overall record and 5-7 in dual match competition…advanced to the NCAA Championships for the first time…won first-place at the Edinboro Open…second-place at the Cleveland State Open…second on the team in pins for the season with five.

Projected Weight Class: 174
Intended Major: Animal Behavior
• High School Record: 163-14
• Transfer from Wisconsin
• Two-time Indiana State Champion, Folkstyle All-American, Freestyle All-American.
• 16-2 in redshirt season, Pointer Open and Pat Flanagan Open Champion.
• 2017 UWW Jr. National Champion 79 kg

"I choose to transfer to Indiana to be back in my home state and to achieve my goals both academically and athletically."

"We are very excited to add Jacob Covaciu to our team second semester," Escobedo said. "A leader on and off the mat Jacob will bring a ton of value to this program. After spending two seasons at Wisconsin, Jacob has decided to come home to Indiana and help build this program to elite status."