Colin Nugent

Weight:
157
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
Boxford, Mass.
High School:
Philips Academy Andover

2025-26: Wrestled at 165 pounds during third season as a Tar Heel • Made season debut with two wins at the Braves Open (1/17) • Collected a technical fall and two decisions at the Wildcat Open (2/22)

2024-25: Competed at 157 and 165 pounds during second season at Carolina • Had four wins throughout the year • Earned victories at the Southeast Open (11/2), Appalachian Open (1/25) and Wildcat Open (2/23)

2023-24: Competed at 149 and 157 pounds during true freshman campaign • Saw action in four open tournaments throughout the year • Made collegiate debut at the Southeast Open (11/4) • Earned first career pair of victories at the Mountaineer Invitational (11/11) • Added two falls and a major decision at the Life U Open (11/18) • Competed at the Wildcat Open (2/25) • Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll

Personal/Prep: Colin Nugent is the son of Joseph and Kimberly Nugent • Has four siblings, Marisol, Trevor, Caridad, and Daniella • Dad, Joseph, wrestled at Boston College • Brother, Trevor, wrestles at Bucknell • Sister, Marisol, is currently on the wrestling team at UNC • Sister, Caridad, plays lacrosse at Northwestern • Wrestled for head coach Kassie Archambault at Phillips Academy Andover • Earned four varsity letters during prep career • A two-time Class A champion and two-time New England finalist during high school • In the classroom, was named a NHSCA Academic All-America • Currently undecided on a major