Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics

2014: Redshirted.

High School: A multi-sport athlete, Zolper was a four-year starter in both football and wrestling at Schaumburg High School…In football, he played as an offensive guard and a defensive tackle…Helped his squad to a pair of first-place conference finishes during his freshman and senior seasons…Became first freshman to start every game in a season in school history…Named a team captain during his junior and senior seasons…Received all-conference and all-area selections as a junior and as a senior…Started in the most games (42) in school history…Helped his team advance to the Elite Eight in the state tournament during his senior season…Boasted a 30-10 record as a heavyweight during his senior season, en route to a conference championship…Qualified for the state tournament as a senior.
 
Personal: Matt is the son of Joseph and Ellen Zolper…Born October 12, 1995…Majoring in sports management.