Danny Lopes
Danny Lopes

Player Profile
Class:
Junior

Hometown:
Oakhurst, N.J.

High School:
Ocean Township

Last College:
Lock Haven

Height / Weight:
5-5 / 141

2007-08: Recorded a 16-14 record as UNC's starter at 133 pounds • Went 7-7 in duals and 1-2 versus the ACC • Registered one pin, one technical fall and three major decisions • Took fourth place at the ACC Championships with a major decision over Virginia Tech's Jared Jones (11-0) • Also took second in the Freshman/Sophomore Division of the Michigan State Open with a 3-1 record.

At Lock Haven University (2006-07): Went 23-12 at 133 pounds as a freshman for Lock Haven • Placed third at the Mat Town Open and the West Virginia Open and took sixth at the Penn State Open • Recorded one pin.

Prep: Wrestled for four seasons at Ocean Township High School • Three-time district champion • Won a regional title and was named most outstanding wrestler at regionals • Recorded three top-eight finishes in the state tournament with a top showing of fourth • Three-time Mustang Classic champion and placed fifth at the Beast of the East tournament.

Personal: Danny Viera Lopes is the son of Antonio and Alda Lopes • Born Aug. 17, 1987, in Long Branch, N.J. • Has one brother • Majoring in communication studies at Carolina • Enjoys surfing.

LOPES' CAREER RECORD
Year    Overall    Dual    Falls
2006-07*    23-12    -    1
2007-08    16-14    7-7    1
Totals    39-26    7-7    2
*at Lock Haven