Hall of Fame
CORDEL ANDERSEN
Hometown: Preston, Idaho
Sport: Wrestling
Years: 1981, 1984-86
Cordel Andersen is one of just two wrestlers in school history to be a two-time All-American along with Alfred Castro. Andersen finished his collegiate career with an overall record of 116-33, which ranks second all-time in school history for wins. Overall, Andersen is one of just 10 wrestlers in school history to win 100 matches. As a senior in 1986, Andersen earned All-American honors for the second-straight year after finishing sixth at the NCAA Championships at 126 pounds. Andersen was also the Pacific Coast Athletic Association Champion as a senior at 126 pounds. During his junior campaign in 1985, Andersen finished sixth at the NCAA Championships at 126 pounds to earn his first All-American honor. As a sophomore in 1984, Andersen had a 16-6 dual record and posted a 24-12 mark as a freshman.
