Minnesota adds transfer Russell, a 2017 All-American

Sean Russell, a three-time EWL champion and 2017 All-American, announced on Twitter that he is transferring from Edinboro to Minnesota.

"Psyched to announce I will be finishing my academic and athletic career at the University of Minnesota!" Russell tweeted. "Thank you so much to my support system for all you have done for me. I would also like to thank @edinborou for a great 4 years."

Russell's head coach at Edinboro, Tim Flynn, accepted the head coaching position at West Virginia University on April 10.

Russell, a native of Lawrenceville, Ga., finished this past season with a record of 34-7 at 125 pounds. He was a runner-up at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational and placed fifth at the Midlands Championships.

In 21017, Russell became an All-American with a seventh-place finish at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. He was named PSAC Wrestler of the Year in 2017.

He's expected to compete at 125 for the Gophers in his final season of eligibility, while two-time All-American Ethan Lizak will move up to 133 pounds.

Psyched to announce I will be finishing my academic and athletic career at the University of Minnesota ! Thank you so much to my support system for all you have done for me. I would also like to thank @edinborou for a great 4 years. 〽️🤼‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/Apg1W7eLsz

�" sean russell (@4sean_russell4) May 20, 2018