Bio

Twitter: @tuckerdblack, @WPennWWrestling

Tucker Black is in his third year as Head Women's Wrestling Coach.

In his first two seasons, Black has guided two individuals to Heart of America Athletic Conference titles. He has also coached one NAIA Scholar-Athlete.

Black, a May 2019 graduate of Upper Iowa University with a degree in Agricultural Business, was a two-year starter and team captain for the Peacocks. A strong scholar-athlete, he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was twice named an Academic All-American.

Prior to his time at UIU, Black was an All-American at North Iowa Area CC, placing seventh at the 2017 NJCAA national championships. He was a regional champion and named the team’s outstanding student-athlete.

Black, who started his collegiate career at the University of Northern Iowa, excelled at the prep level. A 2014 state champion at Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont HS, he also placed fifth as a junior and qualified for the state tournament as a sophomore.

A native of Batavia, Black currently resides in Ottumwa with his wife Sarah, their son Shepherd, and their dog Millie.