Former Ohio State wrestler Nick Roberts was found dead late Saturday night in his apartment on the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown campus. He was 23 years old.
Pitt-Johnstown Mourns Loss of National Champion Nick Roberts https://t.co/VmKrl4el41
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Roberts, a three-time state champion at North Star High in Boswell, Pennsylvania, qualified for NCAA championships as a redshirt freshman at Ohio State in 2013-14. He then transferred to Pitt-Johnstown and won a Division II national title as a junior.
Roberts was honored on Senior Night just two weeks ago, though a knee injury ended his competitive career.
The Cambria County Coroner’s Office and Pennsylvania State Police are investigating Roberts' death, though Pitt-Johnstown President Jen Spectar released the following statement:
It is with great sadness that I share with you the loss of one of our university family, Nick Roberts. The death occurred earlier this evening in his room. The cause of death is not known at this time, but foul play is not suspected.
Nick is a senior in the class of 2017. We also know Nick as a standout member of our Mountain Cat wrestling team.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his parents, family, friends and loved ones.
