Utah Valley University Athletics

At Utah Valley University ...

SOPHOMORE ~ (08-09): 1-2 overall record ... only competed at the Harold Nichols Open in Ames, Iowa on Nov. 15, 2008 where he went 1-2 ... picked up his win over Austin Ouellette of Montana State-North, 6-3 by decision. 

FRESHMAN ~ (07-08): 10-11 overall record (2-7 duals) ... went an impressive 4-0 at the Cowboy Open, November 10, 2007 in Laramie, Wyo. ... won two out of three matches at the Las Vegas Invitational, December 18, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nev., with both victories via fall ... longest winning streak of the season was five. 

REDSHIRT ~ (06-07): Redshirted the 2006-07 season. 

Before Utah Valley ... 
Wrestled at Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek, Washington ... went 27-5 during senior season ... earned Wrestler of the Year honors and was a two-year captain for the Timberwolves ... also participated in soccer and cross country. 

Personal ... 
Born April 1, 1988 in Concord, California ... son of Jamal Nijem and Silvia Conine ... is an Eagle Scout ... expects to major in Business at UVU ... related to the former major league baseball player Jeff Conine.