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Parents: Stacy Nielsen
Major: Physical Education

2021-2022: Finished the season with a record of 32-5... Earned All-American honors at the 174lbs weight class... Finished the season ranked No. 4 nationally at 174lbs... Had five season-best finishes of 1st-place at the Dubuque Jim Fox Invitational, Augsburg Invitational (Gold), Cornell Kliff Keen/Mike Duroe Invitational, North Central Invitational, and the NCAA Division III Upper Midwest Regional... Recorded eight major decisions, seven technical falls, and six pins on the season.

2020-2021: Finished the season with a record of 9-1... Finished the season ranked No. 2 nationally in the 174lbs weight class... Had a season-best finish of 2nd-place at the NWCA Division III Coaches Association National Championships... Recorded two pins, two technical falls, and one major decision. 

2019-2020: Finished with an overall record of 23-2... Named NWCA All-American at 174 lbs... Finished first place at Auggie Adidas Invitational (Gold), Citrus Invitational, Saint John's North Country Open, and NCAA Division III Upper Midwest Regional... NCAA Division III National Tournament Qualifier... Recorded six major decisions, three technical falls, and two pins. 

2018-19: Finished with an overall record of 28-9… Recorded four major decisions, one technical fall and seven pins… Placed second at the UW-Eau Claire Don Parker Open and the NCAA Upper Midwest regional at 184 pounds… Qualified for first national tournament… Career record 55-16.

2017-18: Finished with an overall record of 27-7... Recorded six major decisions, one technical fall and 15 pins... Placed first at the Auggie Open (silver) and the Nuway College Open.

High School: At Luverne High School, Jackson was all state in wrestling in 2015, 2016, 2017.

Auggie Athlete FAQ:
Career Goal? Individual national champion.
Why did I choose to attend Augsburg? For the best surrounding to achieve my goals.
Athletic Goal at Augsburg? Individual and team national champion.
Biggest Thrill in Athletics? Winning the 2019 national championship.
What differentiates you from teammates or other students? The pinworm.
What is a little known fact about yourself? I’m a chicken farmer.
List any interesting, non-athletic hobbies, talents or unusual facts about yourself? Pouring concrete.
What are you most thankful for? My family, friends, and coaches.