Mark Dodgen (2017) - Hall of Fame - University of Central Oklahoma Athletics

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Mark Dodgen

Induction

2017
Sport(s)

Wrestling

Mark Dodgen wrestled at Central from 2000-2003. He was a three-time All-American, a two-time NCAA Division II national champion and two-time regional champion. Dodgen helped the Bronchos win a national championship in 2002 and 2003.

As a sophomore in 1999-2000, Dodgen brought home the 125-pound national title and helped the Bronchos to a national runner-up finish. He took third his junior year and sat out a redshirt season in 2002 before coming back to end his career with by winning a national title at 125 pounds in 2003.

He compiled 78-16 record in three seasons of wrestling, finishing his career with an impressive 27-2 mark in 2003. Known for his ability to pin an opponent at any time, Dodgen piled up 33 career falls to rank among the program’s all-time leaders.

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