2022-23 Wrestling Roster

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Peter Kuster

  • Class Senior
  • Weight 141
  • Hometown Jefferson City, MO
  • High School Jefferson City
  • Prev School Jefferson City
  • Major Exercise Physiology

Biography

AT DRURY
2021-22

Went 24-8 as a junior...his 24 wins were the second-most in program history and he ran his career total to 77-22...his 77 wins set a career record at Drury...became the second NCAA-II All-American in program history and had the highest finish ever at the national championship when he finished 7th at 141 pounds...qualified for nationals after finishing second at the NCAA-II Midwest SuperRegional...named 2nd Team All-GLVC...ranked as high as #8 during the season.

2020-21
Went 8-1 in a season shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic...was a 2nd Team All-GLVC selection at 141 pounds...advanced to the NCAA-II National Championship...went 2-4 at nationals...placed 3rd at the NCAA-II Midwest SuperRegional...named GLVC Wrestler of the Week Feb. 9...ranked as high as #5 in NCAA-II.

20219-20
Went 21-6 as a sophomore...named an honorable mention All-GLVC selection at 141 pounds...qualified for the NCAA-II National Championship - an event canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic...finished 3rd at the NCAA-II Midwest SuperRegional...placed 3rd at the Kaufman/Brand Open at Maryville on Nov. 9...finished 1st at the Drury Open on Dec. 7...finished 2nd at the Midwest Open at UIndy on Dec. 17...ranked as high as #6 in NCAA-II.

2018-19
Kuster went 24-7 as a True-Freshman during the 2018-19 season. Peter was 7-5 in duals while claiming tournament championships at the Dan Harris Open, Kaufman Open and the Drury Open. Kuster went undefeated in duals and tournaments at home. Peter concluded his season with a 2-2 finish at the NCAA Regional narrowly missing qualifying for the NCAA National Championships. 

HIGH SCHOOL
Peter was a four-time state qualifier and twice placed at the Missouri State Wrestling Championships...Was a two-time district champion and earned All-American honors at the Disney Duals while at Jefferson City High School...Helped Jefferson City to a second place finish at State in 2015-16 and was on three Jefferson City district championship teams.

PARENTS
Ben and Regina Kuster...Major is Exercise Physiology.

PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Class: Patho-Physiology
Hobbies: Disc Golf
Favorite website or app: Instagram
Athlete you most admire: Roger Federer
Person that most inspires you: Ben Kuster
Best moment you've had as an athlete: Becoming an All-American

Historical Player Information

  • 2018-19Freshman

    141 lbs
  • 2019-20Sophomore

    141 lbs
  • 2020-21Junior

    141 lbs
  • 2021-22Junior

    141 lbs
  • 2022-23Senior

    141 lbs