Finished 4-5 in his first season, competing at 197 and 285 pounds ... wrestled just three matches at heavyweight, going 2-1 with a 7-3 decision victory against Army at the Northeast Duals (11/24) ... posted a 2-4 mark at 197 pounds, competing at the Indianapolis Greyhound Open (2/2) and the Ashland Simonson Open (2/11).
2011-12 (REDSHIRT)
Did not compete during initial season at Purdue.
HIGH SCHOOL
Two-year varsity letterwinner at San Clemente High School ... started wrestling in 2009, placing in the California State High School Championships in each of his two high school seasons ... placed fifth at the state tournament in 2010, and was the state runner-up in 2011 at 189 pounds ... has an extensive background in judo in martial arts, competing internationally for several years, including the USA Judo Junior Olympics and the 2009 California State Games, where he was named Athlete of the Year ... won the UFC 100 Grapplers Quest in 2009.
PERSONAL
Preston Ross Quam was born Oct. 27, 1992 in Rapids City, S.D. ... is the son of Ross and Christine Quam ... enjoys fishing ... majoring in business management.
| Career Statistics | |||||||||||||||
| Year | Wt. | W | L | Pct. | F | TF | MD | D | Other | T2 | E1 | R2 | NF2 | NF3 | Bk. Pts. |
| 2012-13 | 197/285 | 4 | 5 | .444 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 4 | 5 | .444 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |