West Virginia University Athletics

2019-20 (Fr.)

• Posted five wins at 149 pounds
• Competed in nine dual matches
• Opened the season with a pair of victories at the Southeast Open, defeating Appalachian State’s Isaac Byers in a 2-0 decision and unattached wrestler Charley Barry in an 8-0 major decision (Nov. 3)
• Participated in the Findlay Open as an unattached wrestler, pinning Mercyhurst’s Aidan Fultz in 4:54 and picking up a 7-4 decision over Edinboro’s Jacob Pail (Nov. 16)
• Made his dual debut at No. 10 Pitt (Dec. 5)
• Defeated Chattanooga’s Jacob Mariakis in a 17-6 major decision at the prestigious Southern Scuffle (Jan. 1-2)

Prep

• Wrestled for Jeremy Hart at Independence High
• Was named the team captain his senior year
• Helped the Patriots capture three straight West Virginia team championships (2016-18)
• Four-time West Virginia state placer and three-time state finalist (2016 and 2018-19)
• Earned a runner-up finish at 145 pounds his senior year, finishing with a 49-7 record
• 2017 West Virginia AA/A State Champion at 113 pounds
• Four-time regional and conference champion (2016-19)
• 2019 FloNationals All-American
• 2019 Distinguished Athlete Award

Personal

• Son of Frank and Renee Lusher
• Birthday is May 25
• Has one sister
• Majoring in pre-business