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2021-22 Wrestling

William Laughlin

  • Weight 174
  • Year Graduate Student
  • Hometown Lansdale, Pa.
  • High School North Penn
  • Major Exercise Science

Biography

  • Ranks eighth in program history in pins (24), T-10th in wins (69) and 17th in winning percentage (69-21, .766)

Senior Year (2021-22)

  • Posted a 26-6 record at 174 pounds for the Royals
  • Finished sixth at 174 pounds at the NCAA Mideast Regionals (Feb. 26-27)
  • Went unbeaten in 15 consecutive bouts from Nov. 14-Dec. 11
  • Won the individual title at 174 pounds at both the Penn Tech Invitational (Nov. 20) and Blue Jay Classic (Dec. 11)
  • Seven victories came via pinfall

Junior Year (2019-20)

  • Had a breakout junior season for the Royals, finishing with a 33-10 overall record and a 20-2 mark in dual matches
  • 33 victories were the eighth-most in a season in program history
  • Posted 12 victories by pinfall, his fastest coming in 39 seconds; also had seven major decision wins and one by technical fall
  • 12 pinfall wins were the sixth most in a season in the history of the program
  • Finished seventh in the 174-pound weight class at the 2020 NCAA Mideast Regionals, as Scranton had their highest team finish ever at the event (ninth)
  • Placed fourth at 174 pounds at the Will Abele Invitational (Jan. 18), helping Scranton place fourth as a team in the event

Sophomore Year (2018-19)

  • Did not compete in his second year in the program

Freshman Year (2017-18)

  • Went 10-5 in his first collegiate season.
  • Had five victories by pin
  • Won the 157-pound title at the Jim Crytzer Memorial Invitational on Jan. 6 at Washington and Lee, helping the Royals win the team title.

Awards & Honors

  • NCWA Scholar All-American (2020, 2022)
  • University of Scranton Athlete of the Week (Jan. 8, 2018)

High school/personal

  • Son of Raymond and Jeanne Laughlin.

Historical Player Information

  • 2017-18Freshman

    157 lbs
  • 2019-20Junior

    174 lbs
  • 2020-21Senior

    174 lbs
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    2021-22Graduate Student

    174 lbs
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