University of Central Oklahoma Athletics

Senior heavyweight and former starter who gives the Bronchos outstanding depth at the end of the lineup . . . Has 46 wins with 20 falls for his career and will push for extended action this season . . . Started for two seasons and was an NCAA Division II national qualifier as a sophomore in 2015-16 . . . Spend first two years of college at Missouri Southern before coming to UCO.

2016-17:  Saw limited action, finishing 5-7 with three falls . . . Competed in two tournaments and six duals.

2015-16:  Had a 20-13 record with seven bonus-point wins, including six falls . . . Captured title at MIAA Championships and qualified for nationals with fourth-place finish at the West Regional . . . Went 0-2 at the national meet . . . Also placed  third at the Jet Invitational and fourth at the Oklahoma City Open. 

2014-15:  Overcame a two-year layoff from the sport to take over immediate starting role and finished 21-17 with 11 falls, which tied for the team lead . . . Placed third in season-opening OCU Open with a pair of falls and was fourth at the UNK Open with two pins . . . Took fourth in MIAA Championships and lost two close decisions at the regional ... Had 11 matches decided by two points or fewer or in overtime, going 5-6 in those.

High School:  Football-wrestling standout at Westmoore High School . . . Put together a 110-24 career record on the mat and placed in the state tournament once.

Personal:  Kinesiology major looking to become a strength and conditioning coach . . . Enjoys lifting weights as a hobby . . . Birthdate is Oct. 20, 1993.