Alex White
Alex White

Class:
RS Junior

Hometown:
Mt. Vernon, Ind.

High School:
Mt. Vernon HS

Height / Weight:
6-0 / 285

Birthdate:
05/03/1991



03/10/2013

Boilermakers Finish 9th at Big Ten Wrestling Championships

The Boilermakers have three individuals eligible for at-large bids for the NCAA Championships.

03/09/2013

Four Boilermakers Clinch NCAA Bids at Day One of Big Ten Wrestling Championships

Brandon Nelsen and Chad Welch qualified for their first career national championship on Saturday.

03/08/2013

Seedings and Brackets Finalized For Big Ten Wrestling Championships

Two Boilermakers had their seeds changed by the coaches on Friday.

03/07/2013

Boilermakers Set For 2013 Big Ten Wrestling Championships

The University of Illinois will host the conference championships for the first time since 2002.

03/04/2013

Five Boilermakers Earn Preseeds for 2013 Big Ten Wrestling Championships

Senior Ivan Lopouchanski is the Boilermakers top-seeded wrestler for the second straight year.

2011-2012 (SOPHOMORE)
Finished with a 12-11 overall record ... posted a 2-2 record at the Eastern Michigan Open (11/5), including a major decision ... went 1-2 at the Michigan State Open (11/12), including his first fall of the season ... placed third at the Cleveland State Open (12/18) with a 4-1 record ... won the Ashland Simonson Open (1/28) with a 4-0 mark, all coming by decision ... competed at the NWCA National Duals (2/12) ... went 1-2 at the National Collegiate Open (2/26) with a fall.

2010-2011 (FRESHMAN, 285)
Went 11-12 in his inaugural collegiate season, including a pair of Big Ten Duals a trip to the Midlands Championships ... took third in the Frosh/Soph division of the Michigan State Open (11/13), going 4-1 ... earned third place at the Harris Open (11/20), including his first career fall ... posted a 1-2 mark at the Cleveland State Open (12/11), topping 2011 NCAA Qualifier Jack Danilkowicz, 2-1 ... notched a 3-3 record at the Simonson Open (1/22) with a pin and a major decision ... went 0-2 in Big Ten Duals.

2009-2010 (REDSHIRT)
Did not compete during initial season at Purdue.

HIGH SCHOOL
Four-year varsity letterwinner at Mt. Vernon High School ... two-time Indiana State High School Championship qualifier, taking second place as a senior in 2009 ... all-time wins leader at Mt. Vernon High School ... three-time most valuable wrestler honoree ... coached on the mat by Kyle Jones and Todd Gilpin.

PERSONAL
Born on May 3, 1991, in Evansville, Ind. ... full name is Alexander Keith White ... is the son of Andrew and Lisa White ... has two brothers, Adam and Aric ... enjoys fishing, movies, music and riding four-wheelers ... majoring in law and society with a minor in forensics.

Career Statistics
Year Wt. W L Pct. F TF MD D Other T2 E1 R2 NF2 NF3 Bk. Pts.
2010-11 285 11 12 .478 2 0 1 8 0 18 30 0 0 2 6
2011-12 285 12 11 .500 2 0 1 9 0 13 30 1 3 1 9
2012-13 285 10 19 .345 1 0 2 6 1 14 56 0 2 4 16
Totals 33 42 .440 5 0 4 23 1 45 116 1 5 7 31