Kent State redshirt junior Tim Rooney (Columbus, Ohio) was named a 2019 Scholar All-American Friday by The National Wrestling Coaches Association. Rooney claimed the unique honor for the second straight season.
An exercise science major, Rooney carries a 3.83 grade point average. He placed third in the 133-pound bracket at the 2019 MAC Championships. His finish in one of the conference's toughest weight classes earned a qualifying spot at the NCAA Championships.
Rooney finished second on the team with 24 victories this past season and won a 133-pound title at the Cougar Clash.