Tanner Jordan, representing South Dakota State, has carved out an impressive wrestling career, marked by notable achievements and intense rivalries. His journey is a testament to his dedication and skill on the mat.
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Tanner Jordan's Stats and Achievements
- Career Record: 67-52
- 2024 All-American: 8th place at 125 lbs
Jordan's list of All-American victories includes notable names such as:
- Patrick McKee (2x)
- Caleb Smith
- Jore Volk
- Liam Cronin
These accomplishments highlight Jordan's competitive edge and ability to perform against top-tier opponents.
The Rivalry with Jore Volk
One of the most compelling aspects of Tanner Jordan's career is his rivalry with Jore Volk of Wyoming. The two wrestlers have faced each other multiple times, creating a series of closely contested matches. Their encounters are characterized by intense strategy and minimal scoring, making each match a must-watch event.
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This meeting between Volk and Jordan will be the fifth time the two have wrestled in their careers. Their first meeting occurred during a Wyoming vs South Dakota State dual two seasons go. Volk won 7-1 in that contest, but their last several matches have been much tighter. In fact, there was only one total takedown in their last three meetings.
During the 2023-24 season, Jordan secured a 2-1 victory over Volk during their February showdown at the annual Wyoming vs South Dakota State Dual, but Volk notched 1-0 and 4-0 wins at Big 12s and NCAAs respectively.
Their head-to-head record includes:
- 2024 NCAA 7th place match - Volk over Jordan 4-0
- 2024 Big 12 quarterfinals - Volk over Jordan 1-0
- 2024 Wyoming vs SDSU dual - Jordan over Volk 2-1
- 2023 Wyoming vs SDSU dual - Volk over Jordan 7-1
The series of matches between Jordan and Volk demonstrates the fine margins that define success in wrestling, with each wrestler constantly adapting and improving.
NWCA All-Star Classic 2024
The 2024 NWCA All-Star Classic presented by Nike Wrestling will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 7:00 pm (ET) in Rec Hall on the campus of Penn State.
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Now, the pair of All-Americans are set to meet for the 5th time in their college careers at the NWCA All-Start Classic at Penn State.
This event can be viewed only on FloWrestling and will feature 10 highly ranked Division 1 folkstyle matchups along with 5 cross-divisional women’s freestyle matches.
Jore Volk's Stats
- Career Record: 44-19
- 2024 All-American: 7th place at 125 lbs
Volk's College All-American Hitlist:
- Richard Figueroa
- Michael DeAugustino
- Cale Smith
- Tanner Jordan (3x)
- Brandon Kaylor
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