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2022-23 Wrestling Roster

Garrett Messimore

  • Height 5-6
  • Weight 149
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Grove, Okla.
  • Highschool Grove

Biography

Sophomore who adds solid depth at 149 pounds … In his fourth year at UCO, starting with redshirt season in 2019-20 … Kept year of eligibility after the NCAA didn’t court the COVID-shortened 2020-21 season, then saw extensive action last year.

2021-22: Went 14-11 with six bonus-point wins while competing in five open tournaments and two duals …Went 5-1 in season-opening Dan Harris Open, but couldn’t continue in consolation bracket after reaching six-match limit in the one-day event … Placed fourth in both the freshman-sophomore division of the Lindenwood Open and the Golden Norse Open.

2020-21: Wrestled one exhibition during dual season, losing by decision.

2019-20: Competed in five open tournaments during redshirt year, going 7-10.

High School: Regional runner-up as senior at Grove High School, finishing with 35-10 record … Also lettered in football for the Ridgerunners.

Personal: Business major … Enjoys fishing as a hobby … Names the Oklahoma City Thunder as his favorite team … Lists J. Cole as his top musician … Birthdate is Sept. 3, 2000.

Personal: Business major … Enjoys fishing as a hobby … Names the Oklahoma City Thunder as his favorite team … Lists J. Cole as his top musician … Birthdate is Sept. 3, 2000.

Historical Player Information

  • 2019-20Freshman

    5'6" 141 lbs
  • 2020-21Redshirt Freshman

    5'6" 141 lbs
  • 2021-22Redshirt Freshman

    5'6" 141 lbs
  • 2022-23Sophomore

    5'6" 149 lbs