JORDAN PAGANO: MALE BIG TEN MEDAL OF HONOR
A two-time national qualifier, Jordan Pagano finished his collegiate career with 81 varsity wins. As a sixth-year senior in 2019-20, the South Brunswick, New Jersey native posted a 22-9 record with wins over six ranked foes to secure an at-large selection to the NCAA Championships, having also competed at the national tournament in 2017. His impressive season included victories over three top-10 opponents, as Pagano concluded the year ranked No. 15 in the country by FloWrestling. Also a three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection, Pagano was named a 2019-20 NWCA Scholar All-American – the second time in his career he has appeared on the prestigious list. Along with his performance on the mat and in the classroom, Pagano has volunteered with various organizations throughout the Rutgers University community, which includes time with Embrace Kids, Rutgers Dance Marathon, Soles4Soulds, Saturday's in Motion, Eden Autism and Elijah's Promise Soup Kitchen.
