University of Central Oklahoma Athletics

Returning letterman and one of the frontrunners to take over at 165 pounds this season . . . Taste of success last year should be a big boost to this senior, whose style is hard to defend . . . Has great upper-body strength, can pile up points in a hurry and is looking to end his career with a flourish.

2005-06: Saw action anywhere from 149 to 174, finishing 16-6 with seven bonus-point wins . . . Placed third at the Fort Hays State Open, rebounding from a first-round loss to win seven straight matches . . . Won 13 straight at one point.

High School:  Didn't start wrestling until a freshman but went on to a 129-23 career record . . . Two-time state champion and two-time Greco-Roman state winner at Westlake High School in Austin, Texas.

Personal:  A sociology major . . . Birthdate is Oct. 18, 1983.

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