Nicolar Rivera
Wisconsin
Stoughton, WI
Stoughton HS
2025–26 (Redshirt Junior at Wisconsin): Posted a 19–12 overall record and 14–4 mark in duals, including 5–3 in Big Ten competition. Went 5–5 in tournament action with three technical falls and five major decisions. NCAA qualifier, finishing 10th at 125 pounds at the Big Ten Championships.
2024–25 (Redshirt Sophomore at Wisconsin): Compiled a 24–7 overall record with a 17–3 regular season mark and 5–3 in Big Ten duals. Started every dual at 125 pounds for Wisconsin. Placed fourth at the Big Ten Championships with a 4–2 record and went 3–2 at the NCAA Championships. Won the Michigan State Open and earned Academic All-Big Ten and NWCA Scholar All-American honors.
2023–24 (Redshirt Freshman at Wisconsin): Won the Freshman/Sophomore division at the Michigan State Open, going 4–0 with two technical falls, one major decision and one decision.
2022–23 (Freshman at Wisconsin): Competed at 133 pounds, finishing 8–7 overall. Wrestled in four tournaments, placing second at the Don Parker Open and fifth at the Last Chance Open. Went 4–7 against NCAA opponents and 1–3 versus Big Ten competition. Appeared in one dual for Wisconsin.
High School: Three-time undefeated Wisconsin state champion. Named Sportsperson of the Year by the Madison Sports Hall of Fame Club and Most Outstanding Wrestler of the Cheesehead Invitational.