ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME
Joe Lowe was a prolific wrestler for UNCG from 2003-07, assisting the Spartans to four-straight appearances in the NCAA Championships.
Lowe had an overall record of 93-27 and was named to the Southern Conference All-Tournament team in 2005 and SoCon All-Conference teams in 2006 and 2007. He was a three-time individual SoCon Champion at 174 lbs., winning in 2005, 2006 and 2007. He is one of only three Spartans who won their weight class three or more times.
During the 2006 NCAA Championship, the Spartans finished tied for 31st overall, which is the program’s highest finish as a team.
Lowe was one of four UNCG wrestlers named to the SoCon 100th Anniversary Team in 2021.
He also worked with the Spartan Club as a work-study student and appeared as the Spartan mascot, “Sparty,” for several basketball games. He bled Blue & Gold, and everyone could see it.
Lowe and his wife, Rachel, live in Lakeland, Florida. They have been married for over 18 years and have four children, who have been the greatest blessing. Joe has been working with Publix since 2007. In his spare time, he loves to spend time with his family and coach the youth wrestling program in his local community.
