Darby Diedrich

Position:
133 lbs
Height:
5-6
Class:
Junior
Concentration:
BEO Economics
Hometown:
Howell, N.J.
High School:
Howell

2022-23: Did not compete for the Bears.

2021-22: Competed at the F&M Open and in a dual against Drexel for the Bears.

2020-21: Season canceled due to COVID-19.

2019-20: Placed fourth at the F&M Open (Jan. 4) … Posted a 7-5 overall record on the year … Notched two major decisions and a pin on the season; logged fall in 0:14 – the team’s fastest fall on the year … Tallied two wins apiece at the Northeast Collegiate Classic (Nov. 10), Cougar Clash (Dec. 7), and F&M Open (Jan. 4).

Before Brown: Placed seventh at the New Jersey State Championships … Finished career ranked second in program history in wins and second in pins … Became the second wrestler in program history to win three region titles … Compiled a 155-21 career record; went 36-9 as a freshman, 41-5 as a sophomore, 40-3 as a junior, and 38-4 as a senior … Wrestled for head coach John Gagliano … Competed on the club level for Triumph.

Personal: Darby is the son of Darby and Christina Diedrich … Has two older siblings, Devin and Deyanna … Born on June 5, 2000 … Plans to concentrate in Business, Entrepreneurship and Organizations.

Why Brown? “I chose Brown because the first time I visited campus I felt a strong connection with the team and coaches, which reflected my town back at home. Coach Beckerman stayed in constant contact with me ever since the recruiting process began and made me feel part of the family.”