Nigel Williams
UNC Pembroke, 285 pounds, ranked 26th at 285 by Elo rating. On the 2026–27 roster at UNC Pembroke: see the team.
| Record | Falls | Tech falls | Majors | Bonus | Vs top 20 | Elo | Glicko-2 | RPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15–6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 33% | 1–4 | 1618 | 1705±224 | .537 |
Match log
| Result | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9 | W | Mount Olive |
Dec 2-0 | PJ Smith Pembroke Classic 1st Place Match |
| Nov 9 | W | King |
Dec 5-1 | PJ Smith Pembroke Classic Champ. Round 1 |
| Nov 9 | W | Unattached |
Dec 4-1 Joseph Bannister-Pesce unattached | PJ Smith Pembroke Classic Quarterfinal |
| Nov 9 | W | Mount Olive |
Fall 1:00 | PJ Smith Pembroke Classic Semifinal |
| Nov 13 | L | Lander |
Dec 4-1 | Lander vs UNC Pembroke |
| Nov 16 | L | Newberry |
MD 12-1 | King Open 1st Place Match |
| Nov 16 | W | Montevallo |
Fall 2:14 | King Open Champ. Round 2 |
| Nov 16 | W | King |
Dec 7-1 | King Open Quarterfinal |
| Nov 16 | W | Braden Ewing Liberty |
Dec 11-10 | King Open Semifinal |
| Nov 22 | L | King |
Dec 4-2 | King vs UNC Pembroke |
| Dec 13 | W | Bridgeport |
TF 20-4 | Midwest Classic Champ. Round 1 |
| Dec 13 | L | Findlay |
TF 19-1 | Midwest Classic Champ. Round 2 |
| Dec 13 | W | Shorter |
MFF | Midwest Classic Cons. Round 2 |
| Dec 13 | W | Quincy |
Fall 5:30 | Midwest Classic Cons. Round 3 |
| Dec 13 | L | Ashland |
TF 21-5 | Midwest Classic Cons. Round 4 |
| Jan 17 | W | Unattached |
Dec 7-2 Ryland Whitworth unattached | Braves Open 1st Place Match |
| Jan 17 | W | UNC Pembroke |
Dec 4-2 | Braves Open Championship Bracket |
| Jan 17 | W | Unattached |
Fall 1:04 Christopher Locklear unattached | Braves Open Round 1 |
| Jan 17 | W | UNC Pembroke |
Dec 2-0 | Braves Open Round 2 |
| Jan 23 | W | Belmont Abbey |
INJ 4:42 | Belmont Abbey vs UNC Pembroke |
| Feb 15 | L | Montevallo |
Dec 10-9 | UNC Pembroke |
Career
| Season | Team | Record | NCAA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | UNC Pembroke 285 lbs, Division II | 15–6 | – |
| 2024–25 | UNC Pembroke 197 lbs, Division II | 16–10 | – |
Seasons are linked by name, school and weight. Ratings start fresh each season.
Best wins
- 16Cristian Hercules-PleitezUNC Pembroke, Dec 4-2, Jan 171655
- 22James BankstonUNC Pembroke, Dec 2-0, Jan 171633
- 42Nathan CarnesBelmont Abbey, INJ 4:42, Jan 231566
- 70Caleb GroffQuincy, Fall 5:30, Dec 131468
- 74Nathan ColeyKing, Dec 7-1, Nov 161448
Ordered by the opponent’s current Elo; the number on the left is their rank.
How the wins came
Fall 4Tech fall 1Major 0Decision 8
Losses by decision (3), major (1), tech fall (2).