Jake Paulson

Jake Paulson
Jake Paulson
  • Height:
    5-6
  • Weight:
    184
  • Hometown:
    Erie, PA
  • Year:
    So.
  • High School:
    McDowell
Bio

Career Highlights

2017-18

* Finished fourth at the NCAA Divsion III Southeast Regionals
* Posted a team-best 27 wins last season at 184
* Tallied a 13-2 dual-meet record
* Ranked second on the team with 10 pins
* Led the team with four tech. falls while adding two major decisions
* Joins the Behrend Lions wreslting program as a freshman in 2017-18

At Penn State Behrend

* Majoring in civil engineering

Personal

* Son of Kimberly and Jim Paulson Jr.
* Two-sport athlete at McDowell High School
* Four-year letterwinner in wrestling and one in football
* Four-time District 10 AAA place winner
* Two-time District 10 AAA Champion
* Two-time NW Regional AAA place winner (Third, Second)
* Seventh place at PIAA States
* PA State Qualifier

News mentions
Paulson Caps Season at NCAA Championships
Paulson Caps Season at NCAA Championships

Penn State Behrend sophomore Jake Paulson fell twice at the 2019 NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships on Friday at the Berglund Center in Roanoke, Virginia

Paulson Set For National Stage at 184
Paulson Set For National Stage at 184

Penn State Behrend sophomore wrestler Jake Paulson is headed to the 2019 NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships on Friday held at Ferrum College in Roanoke, Virginia at the Berglund Center.

Paulson Places Third at 184; Advances to NCAA DIII Championships
Paulson Places Third at 184; Advances to NCAA DIII Championships

Sophomore Jake Paulson becomes the first Penn State Behrend wrestler to advance to the 2019 NCAA Division III Championships after placing third at the Southeast Regionals held at Lycoming College on Saturday.

Paulson Survives; Lions Compete at NCAA Southeast Regionals
Paulson Survives; Lions Compete at NCAA Southeast Regionals

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team competed on the first day of the 2019 NCAA Division III Southeast Regionals held at Lycoming College on Friday afternoon.

Wrestlers Head to NCAA Southeast Regional at Lycoming
Wrestlers Head to NCAA Southeast Regional at Lycoming

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team travels to Williamsport, PA to Lycoming College to participate in NCAA Southeast Regional, a two-day NCAA Championships qualifier at the Keiper Recreation Center. Preliminary matches begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, while the championship rounds kick off at 10 a.m. on Saturday.

Wrestling Heads to State College for PSUAC Invite Sunday
Wrestling Heads to State College for PSUAC Invite Sunday

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team travels to State College, PA to participate in the PSUAC Invitational held in Rec Hall on the campus of Penn State on Sunday.

Five Wrestlers Place at PSUAC; Paulson Takes First
Five Wrestlers Place at PSUAC; Paulson Takes First

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team had five wrestlers place at the PSUAC Invitational held at Rec Hall on the campus of Penn State University on Sunday.

Wrestling Falls to Pitt-Bradford
Wrestling Falls to Pitt-Bradford

The Pitt-Bradford wrestling team picked up its first home victory and first-ever against Penn State Behrend with a 30-14 decision on Wednesday night in the KOA Arena.

Wrestling Travels to Pitt-Bradford
Wrestling Travels to Pitt-Bradford

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team will travel to Bradford, PA to take on Pitt-Bradford on Wednesday night, beginning at 7 p.m.

Lions Fall to Case Western Reserve, Kent State Tuscawaras
Lions Fall to Case Western Reserve, Kent State Tuscawaras

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team dropped a pair of close non-conference matches, falling to Kent State Tuscarawas and Case Western Reserve on Saturday afternoon.

Wrestlers Head to Case Western Reserve Saturday
Wrestlers Head to Case Western Reserve Saturday

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team will travel to Cleveland, Ohio to take on Case Western Reserve and Kent State Tuscarawas on Saturday afternoon.

Wrestling Defeats Keystone; Paulson Records Pair of Pins
Wrestling Defeats Keystone; Paulson Records Pair of Pins

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team posted 1-2 record at the John Reese Duals hosted by Wilkes University on Sunday. The Lions defeated Keystone 39-6 and fell to Wilkes and Scranton.

Wrestling Travels To Wilkes Sunday
Wrestling Travels To Wilkes Sunday

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team heads to Wilkes Barre, Pa. for a quad match hosted by Wilkes University on Sunday.

Wrestling Heads to Gannon Wednesday
Wrestling Heads to Gannon Wednesday

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team heads downtown Erie to Division II Gannon to take on the Golden Knights at the Hammermill Center at 7 p.m. on Wednesday night. 

Higgins, Paulson Keep Winning; Lions Defeat Alfred State
Higgins, Paulson Keep Winning; Lions Defeat Alfred State

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team went 1-2 on the day, defeating Alfred State and then falling to Division II West Liberty and Washington & Jefferson in a quad match held in Erie Hall on Saturday afternoon.

Wrestling Hosts Quad Match Saturday in Erie Hall
Wrestling Hosts Quad Match Saturday in Erie Hall

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team will a quad match in Erie Hall on Saturday afternoon. Teams competing are West Liberty, Washington & Jefferson and Alfred State. Matches begin at 2 p.m.

Wrestling Falls to Defiance; Paulson Stays Undefeated in Dual Action
Wrestling Falls to Defiance; Paulson Stays Undefeated in Dual Action

The Defiance wrestling team won seven of the 10 bouts to defeat Penn State Behrend 35-12 in Erie Hall on Sunday afternoon.

Wrestling Hosts Defiance Sunday in Erie Hall
Wrestling Hosts Defiance Sunday in Erie Hall

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team will host the Defiance Yellow Jackets in a dual-match on Sunday at 3 p.m. in Erie Hall. 

Wrestling Back in Action Against Brockport Today in Erie Hall
Wrestling Back in Action Against Brockport Today in Erie Hall

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team will host the Brockport Eagles in a dual-match today at 1 p.m. in Erie Hall.

Brockport Too Much for Wrestlers
Brockport Too Much for Wrestlers

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team hosted Brockport today in their second home dual match. The Lions fell 41-9 on the day to the Golden Eagles in Erie Hall. 

Wrestling Set to Compete in Tri-Match at Thiel on Friday
Wrestling Set to Compete in Tri-Match at Thiel on Friday

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team will travel Greenville, Pa. to compete in a tri-match between Thiel and Lycoming. The Lions will face the Warriors first at 5 p.m. and then take on the Tomcats beginning at 8 p.m.

Wrestling Competes at JCU Duals
Wrestling Competes at JCU Duals

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team fell in all four dual matches at John Carroll on Sunday.

Wrestling Heads to John Carroll Duals Sunday
Wrestling Heads to John Carroll Duals Sunday

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team will travel to University Heights, Ohio to compete at the John Carroll Duals on Sunday. The Lions will face John Carroll, Urbana, Waynesburg and Lourdes throughout the day.

Paulson, Higgins Place at W&J Invitational; Lions Take 11th
Paulson, Higgins Place at W&J Invitational; Lions Take 11th

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team placed 11th out of 14 teams with 50 points at the Washington & Jefferson Invitational on Saturday afternoon.

Wrestlers Set to Compete at W&J Invitational Saturday
Wrestlers Set to Compete at W&J Invitational Saturday

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team will travel to Washington, Pa., to compete at the W&J Invitational on Saturday.

Wrestling Host Pitt-Bradford in Season Opener Tonight
Wrestling Host Pitt-Bradford in Season Opener Tonight

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team will open the 2018-19 season against Pitt-Bradford tonight in Erie Hall at 7 p.m.

Wrestlers Defeat Pitt-Bradford in Season Opener
Wrestlers Defeat Pitt-Bradford in Season Opener

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team captured their first win of the season in the home opener, defeating Pitt-Bradford 28-17 on Friday night in Erie Hall.