2014-15: Wrestled at 141 pounds for the Pioneers ... posted a 10-7 overall record on the season ... went 2-1 in dual-meet competition and led the team with four victories by technical fall ... won eight of his last eleven matches in a period spanning from Jan. 3-Feb. 7 ... went 3-2 at the Long Island open (Jan. 3), earning a fourth-place finish while recording two technical falls and a pinfall in 1:20.

Prior to LIU Post: Transfer from Nassau Community College, where he placed third at the NJCAA Region XV Tournament ... three-time All-County selection at Wantagh High School ... two-time Nassau County finalist and Conference A1 Champion ... Nassau County Champion and New York State third-place finisher ... owned a record of 42-5 in his senior year ... sported a career 131-39 mark as a Warrior.

Personal: Has one sister, Maila ... son of Vince and Ila Turano ... his favorite athlete is George St. Pierre ... aspires to become a full-time weight lifter ... majoring in computer science.