2014-15 Wrestling Roster
Adam Acheson
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-10 / 174
- Hometown:
- Champaign, Ill.
- High School:
- Central
2013-14
- Academic All-Big Ten
2012-13
- Competed in two open tournaments this season
- Placed fifth at the Harold Nichols Cyclone Open, going 5-2 overall
- Went 1-2 at the Loras Open
- Academic All-Big Ten honoree
2011-11
- Compiled a 5-3 record this season
- Placed fifth at the Loras Open
- Was part of the starting lineup against Lock Haven, dropped his bout 9-7 against Seth Creasy
- Named an Academic All-Big Ten selection
2010-11
- Redshirt season
- Went 5-8 on the year, wrestling unattached in open tournaments
- Went 3-2 at the Michigan State Open
- Went 1-2 at both the Lindenwood Open and Flash Open, and 0-2 at the Loras Open
High School
- Placed fourth at the 2010 IHSA Class 2A state championships at 160 pounds
- Led Central to a fourth-place finish at the 2010 IHSA Class 2A dual team state championships
- Earned six varsity letters: three in wrestling, two in football and one in lacrosse
Personal
- Born Feb. 8, 1992
- Parents are William and Eva Acheson
- Has an older brother, Alex, who played baseball from 2007-10 at the University of Evansville
- Majoring in kinesiology
- Plans to become a personal trainer following graduation
Illini Wrestling I Lucas Byrd First Pitch 5/13/25
Saturday, May 17
Illini Wrestling I Lucas Byrd National Champion Highlight Reel 3/31/25
Monday, March 31
Illini Wrestling I Lucas Byrd Media Availability 3/27/25
Thursday, March 27
Illini Wrestling I Mike Poeta Media Availability 3/27/25
Thursday, March 27
