Completed Event: Wrestling versus NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships - Day 2 on March 20, 2026 ,
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FINAL
Wrestling
vs NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships - Day 2
South Dakota State University Athletics
2025-26 Wrestling Roster
Zach Ballante
- Weight:
- 149
- Position:
- 149 Pound Weight Class
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Closter, N.J.
- High School:
- St. Joseph Regional H.S.
- Major:
- Political Science
2025-26: Wrestled at 157 pounds for the Jackrabbits during his true freshman season … put up a 15-9 overall record … scored first win of college career against Dez Garterell (Nebraska) by decision at Bison Open … finished second at Younes Hospitality Open and Don Parker Open.
Before SDSU: Ballante was a one-time New Jersey State Champion at 150 pounds in 2024 ... his 2024 state championship was his third straight year on the podium at the state tournament after finishing sixth at 157 and fifth at 144 pounds ... went 33-7 during his junior year ... forced to sit out his senior season with a shoulder injury.
Before SDSU: Ballante was a one-time New Jersey State Champion at 150 pounds in 2024 ... his 2024 state championship was his third straight year on the podium at the state tournament after finishing sixth at 157 and fifth at 144 pounds ... went 33-7 during his junior year ... forced to sit out his senior season with a shoulder injury.
Tuesday, March 24
Friday, March 20
Thursday, March 12
Saturday, March 07
