Ursinus College

SOPHOMORE (2023-24): Notched a 22-11 record as the Bears primary starter at 197lbs … Recorded first victory of the season via technical superiority over Elizabethtown’s Yerick Tlacuatl (11/4) … Finished fourth at the New Standard Invitational (12/2) … Earned a runner-up finish at the Centennial Conference Championships (2/10).

FIRST-YEAR (2022-23): Finished with a 15-17 record during rookie season in between 184 and 197lbs … Earned a fourth-place finish at 197lbs at the Centennial Conference Championships (2/11) … Took third place at the Racich Rumble (11/12), finishing with a 4-1 record … Earned first collegiate victory by pinfall over Messiah’s Nathaniel Manarin at the Messiah Invitational (11/5) … Took seventh place at the Will Abele Invitational (1/14) … Defeated Merchant Marine’s Eric DeWald via a 10-7 decision at the CC Championships.

HONORS:

• Second Team All-Centennial Conference (197lbs, 2024)

Before Ursinus: Graduated from Central Bucks East High School … Member of varsity Lacrosse and Wrestling in HS … Earned First-team all-league and team MVP honors for Lacrosse, while becoming a Regional Qualifier for Wrestling.

Personal: Born April 14th, 2004 … Son of Jennifer and Nels Updale (Father played Football at Wagner College) … Has one sibling, Aiden … HEP Major.

Why Ursinus?
The athletic community really stood out to me, and I was impressed with the close-knit community and the science programs.

Favorite Hobbies: Athletics and hanging out with family   

Favorite Food: Vodka Rigatoni

Favorite Song: Fly – Sugar Ray

Favorite Athlete: Lawrence Taylor

Career Aspiration: Chiropractor