2017-18 UCO Wrestling Media Guide...suggestions for the name of UCO’s football team and became the nickname for all athletic teams at the school. Mrs. Wantland was made an honorary

2017-18UCO Wrestling

Media Guide

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1990 – Seven All-Americans, Three Champions (Howard Moore, Johnny Nimmo and Greg Oplotnik).1991 – Six All-Americans.1992 – Six All-Americans, Three Champions (Keith Cunningham, Howard Moore and Randy Zellner).1993 – Seven All-Americans, Three Champions (Keith Cunningham, Todd Drake and Wes White).1994 – Eight All-Americans, Four Champions (Jerry Best, Ryan Martin, Brian Melchiori and Wes White).1995 – Eight All-Americans, Three Champions (Jerry Best, Mike Keim and Brian Melchiori).1996 – Six All-Americans, Three Champions (Shawn Bateman, Jerry Best, Mark Cunningham).1997 – Six All-Americans.1998 – Five All-Americans, One Champion (Matt Goodson).1999 – Four All-Americans, Two Champions (Jeremiah Constant, Edwin Lorne).2000 – Six All-Americans, One Champion (Mark Dodgen).2001 – Four All-Americans, One Champion (Cole Province).2002 – Seven All-Americans, Four Champions (Cole Province, Matt Dodgen, Shawn Silvis, Muhammed Lawal).2003 – Five All-Americans, Three Champions (Mark Dodgen, Cole Province, Shawn Silvis).2004 – Six All-Americans, Two Champions (Cole Province, Jason Tapia).2005 – Five All-Americans.2006 – Six All-Americans.2007 – Eight All-Americans, One Champion (Kyle Evans).2008 – Five All-Americans, One Champion (Kyle Evans).2009 – Five All-Americans.2010 – Three All-Americans.2011 – Three All-Americans.2012 – Three All-Americans.2013 – Six All-Americans, One Champion (Cory Dauphin).2014 – Three All-Americans, One Champion (Casy Rowell)2015 – One All-American, One Champion (Chris Watson)2017 – Two All-Americans.

Broncho Wrestling

Dominance on the mat

15 national team titles

eight naia, seven ncaa Division ii

38 inDiviDual champions, 141 all-americans

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2017-18 UCO Wrestling

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general information

2017-18 Schedule ......................................................................... 1UCO Quick Facts/Athletic Staff Directory...................................... 2

the coaches

Head Coach .................................................................................. 4Assistant Coaches ........................................................................ 5

season outlook/Wrestlers

2017-18 Season Outlook ........................................................... 6-72017-18 Roster .......................................................................... 8-9Wrestler Profiles .................................................................... 10-21

season revieW/history

2016-17 Season Review .............................................................. 22Individual Records/Dual Results ................................................. 23

All-Americans by Year ............................................................24-25Multiple All-Americans ............................................................... 25National Tournament History/Regional Champions ................... 26Individual Records ...................................................................... 27All-Time Lettermen ................................................................28-29Season-by-Season Results .....................................................30-32Series Records ............................................................................ 33Coaching Records ....................................................................... 34

aBout ucoThe University............................................................................. 35About Edmond ........................................................................... 36About Oklahoma City ................................................................. 37University President Dr. Don Betz ............................................... 38Athletic Administration .........................................................38-40Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association ................. I.B.C.

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Date Opponent Location TimeNov. 2 (Thursday) Bronze & Blue Scrimmage EDMOND 7 p.m.Nov. 4 (Saturday) Oklahoma Wesleyan EDMOND 2 p.m.Nov. 5 (Sunday) Oklahoma City Open Oklahoma City, Okla. 9 a.m.Nov. 15 (Wednesday) Oklahoma City Oklahoma City, Okla. 7 p.m.Dec. 1 (Friday) Fort Hays State Hays, Kan. 7 p.m.Dec. 3 (Sunday) Fort Hays Open Hays, Kan. 9 a.m.Dec. 10 (Sunday) Jet Invite Wichita, Kan. 9 a.m.Dec. 16-17 (Saturday-Sunday) Midwest Classic Indianapolis TBAJan. 5-6 (Friday-Sunday) National Duals Indianapolis TBAJan. 10 (Wednesday) Central Missouri EDMOND 7 p.m.Jan. 13 (Saturday) Kearney Duals Kearney, Neb. TBAJan. 17 (Wednesday) Newman EDMOND 7 p.m.Jan. 21 (Sunday) Lindenwood EDMOND 2 p.m.Jan. 27 (Saturday) Western State Gunnison, Colo. 3 p.m.Jan. 28 (Sunday) Colorado State-Pueblo Pueblo, Colo. 3 p.m.Feb. 1 (Thursday) Nebraska-Kearney Kearney, Neb. 7 p.m.Feb. 7 (Wednesday) McKendree EDMOND 7 p.m.Feb. 11 (Sunday) MIAA Championships Wichita, Kan. 9 a.m.Feb. 23-24 (Friday-Saturday) NCAA Regionals Las Vegas, N.M. TBAMarch 9-10 (Friday-Saturday) NCAA Championships Cedar Rapids, Iowa TBA

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uco Quick factsMailing Address:100 North UniversityEdmond, Okla. 73034Founded: Dec. 24, 1890President: Dr. Don BetzAthletic Director: Eddie GriffinAssistant Athletic Director/Operations: Gunnar PoffAssistant Athletic Director/Business: Britni BrannonAssistant Athletic Director/Media Relations: Chris BrannickAssistant Athletic Director/Compliance: Darnell SmithAssistant Athletic Director/Marketing : Brandon BakerDirector of Athletic Compliance: Jeremy RogersDirector of Stampede Club: Al JonesDirector of Ticket Operations: Bill ShawHead Athletic Trainer: Ed Kabrick Faculty Representative: Trey ConeNational Affiliation: NCAA Division IIConference: Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics AssociationNickname: Bronchos School Colors: Bronze and BlueEnrollment: 17,000

Wrestling factsHead Coach: Todd SteidleyYears, Record at UCO: Second year, 18-0Years, Overall Record: Second year, 18-0Assistant Coach: Scott ChenowethAssistant Coach: Sam Hazewinkel2016-17 Dual Record: 18-02016-17 Conference Dual Record (Finish): 5-0 (First)2016-17 Conference Tournament Finish: Second2016-17 Regional Tournament Finish: Fourth2016-17 National Tournament Finish: 18thReturning/Lost: 21/17Starters Returning/Lost: 9/1

Wrestling historyFirst Year of Wrestling: 1921All-time Dual Record: 544-238-11Conference Championships: Seven (1929, ‘31, ‘32, ‘35, ‘36, ‘13, ‘17)Regional Championships: 19 (1990, ‘91, ‘92, ‘93, ‘94, ‘95, ‘96, ‘97, ‘98, ‘99, ‘00, ‘01, ‘02, ‘03, ‘04, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08, ‘12).National Championships: 15 (1979, ‘81, ‘82, ‘84, ‘85, ‘86, ‘87, ‘89, ‘92, ‘93, ‘94, ‘95, ‘02, ‘03, ‘07).

athletic meDia relationsDirector of Athletic Media Relations: Chris Brannick Office: (405) 974-2142 Cell: (405) 301-1087 Email: [email protected]

uco Wrestling DirectoryHead CoachTodd Steidley ([email protected]) .................................... (405) 974-2509

Assistant CoachScott Chenoweth ([email protected]) ....................... (405) 974-2509

Assistant CoachSam Hazewinkel ([email protected]) ......................... (405) 974-2509

Athletic DirectorEddie Griffin ([email protected]) ..................................... (405) 974-2500

Assistant Athletic Director/OperationsGunnar Poff ([email protected]) ........................................... (405) 974-2176

Marketing & Corporate SalesBrandon Baker ([email protected]) ................................ (405) 974-2164

ComplianceJeremy Rogers ([email protected]) ................................ (405) 974-2141Darnell Smith ([email protected]) ................................ (405) 974-3959

Head Athletic TrainerEd Kabrick ([email protected]) ......................................... (405) 974-2188

school nickname

“Bronchos” was the nickname selected for Central Oklahoma in 1922 by Mrs. C.W. Wantland, wife of long-time UCO football coach C.W. Wantland. The name was chosen from a number of suggestions for the name of UCO’s football team and became the nickname for all athletic teams at the school.

Mrs. Wantland was made an honorary member of the Letterman’s Club as a result of selecting the nickname, becoming the first woman admitted to that organization.

school colors

Bronze and blue were chosen as Central Oklahoma’s school colors early in the fall of 1895 by school president Edmund Dandridge Murdaugh. The first public display of the bronze and blue was in Guthrie when a student represented UCO in the first oratorical contest ever held in Oklahoma.

on the cover

Featured on the cover of the 2017-18 wrestling media guide are UCO’s returning national qualifiers Caleb Cotter (top), Bryan Dutton (right), and Josh Lindsey (bottom).

proDuction creDits

The 2017-18 wrestling media guide was written, edited and designed by the UCO Athletic Media Relations Office.

Photographs were provided by Dan Smith, director of UCO Pho-tographic Services.


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the

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heaD coach

toDD steiDley

Todd Steidley, a for-mer national champion for Central Oklahoma who went on to win sev-en state titles as a high school coach in the state, is in his second year at the helm of the Bron-chos.

Steidley had an imme-diate impact during the 2016-17 campaign, lead-ing UCO to the first unde-

feated dual season (18-0) in the illustrious history of a program that has captured 15 national championships. The 18 wins stretched Central's winning streak to a school-record 25.

The Bronchos claimed the Mid-America Intercolle-giate Athletics Association dual title and finished sec-ond in the league tournament while also winning the Jet Invitational. Steidley's team also finished fourth in the West Regional and qualified five individuals for the NCAA Division II national tournament, coming in 18th with two All-Americans.

A prep standout at Tulsa Union High School, Todd was a Division I qualifier at Utah State before spending his last two seasons at UCO. He went 64-11-2 with the Bronchos from 1986-88, winning the 142-pound nation-al title as a junior and finishing runner-up as a senior.

Steidley spent two years as a graduate assistant coach at UCO, helping the Bronchos capture the NAIA team title in 1989 before finishing second in the school’s first year in NCAA Division II in 1990.

He served as assistant coach at Clemson in 1990-91 before going to Enid High School as head coach for one year. Steidley moved on to Bristow High School, where he guided the Pirates to three Class 3A state champi-onships during a six-year career.

Todd went next to Ponca City High School and coached the Wildcats to four consecutive Class 6A ti-tles during a tenure that went from 1998-06. Steidley, who finished with a phenomenal 211-18 career dual

the steiDley file

High School Education: Tulsa Union (1984).College Education: Central Oklahoma.Playing Experience: Utah State (1984-86); Central Oklahoma (1986-88).Resume:

2016-17-Present: Central Oklahoma, head coach.2006-16: Principal, Claremore High School1998-2006: Head Coach, Ponca City High School1992-98: Head Coach, Bristow High School1991-92: Head Coach, Enid High School1990-91: Assistant Coach, Clemson1988-90: Graduate Assistant, Central Oklahoma

Family: Married (Kelli).Children: Erin Delk (grandson Loudin), Garrett.Steidley Highlights:

– Led UCO to its first undefeated season (18-0) in school history in his first season in charge.– Member of the Oklahoma Coaches Association Hall of Fame– 142-pound National Champion for UCO in 1986-87– National Runner-up in 1987-88– Coached seven Oklahoma high school state championship teams

record, served as principal at Claremore High School from 2006 until coming to UCO.

Steidley was inducted into the Oklahoma Coaches Association Hall of Fame in July of 2017 in recognition of his outstanding high school career.

Todd and his wife, Kelli, have two children – Erin Delk and Garrett -- and one grandson (Loudin).


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assistant coaches

scott chenoWeth

sam hazeWinkel

The newest addition to the Central Oklahoma wrestling staff is Scott Chenoweth, a former Division I All-American and highly-successful high school head coach who joined the program in September 2017.

Chenoweth was a three-time state champion at Perry High School in addition to winning a Junior National Freestyle national title. He went on to have great suc-cess at the University of Nebraska, finishing as a three-time All-American for the Huskers.

Scott returned to his alma mater to take over as head coach in 1995 and led the Maroons to unprecedented success during a 16-year tenure. He guided the Ma-roons to 12 state championships and 11 dual state titles in that span while coach-ing 42 individual state champions.

Chenoweth served as USA Junior World Freestyle team coach in 2008 and 2010 and was a National Coach of the Year finalist in 2010. He was inducted into the

Oklahoma Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame for Lifetime Service to Wrestling in 2011.Chenoweth left coaching 2011, but continued as an administrator in Perry until 2017.Scott is married (Sage) and has two children (Sebastian and Savannah).

Former Division I All-American and Olympian Sam Hazewinkel is in his second year as an assistant coach for the Central Oklahoma wrestling program.

Hazewinkel had an immediate impact after coming to UCO for the 2016-17 sea-son, helping lead the Bronchos to the first unbeaten dual season (18-0) in school history and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association dual champion-ship.

Hazewinkel, of the same family inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, brings one of the better resumes and pedigrees in all of wrestling to UCO. National champion, All-American, Olympian -- Hazewinkel has done it all.

Same went 140-0 in high school at Pensacola Christian Academy and was a three-time state champion. From there, he went to the University of Oklahoma and was a four-time All-American and a four-time Academic All-American.

Also a four-time U.S. Open Champion, twice in Freestyle and twice in Greco, Hazewinkel was a 2008 University World Champion in Greco. The same year, he served as alternate for the Olympics and in 2012 was also an Olympian in both Freestyle and Greco.

After competing in the Olympics, Hazewinkel joined his father and uncle as Olympians. Sam and his father, Dave, are the only father-son Olympians in American wrestling history.

Sam is married (Rachel) and has one son (Josh).


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season outlook

The University of Cen-tral Oklahoma wres-tling team returns in

2017-18 looking to contin-ue its dominance on the mat and contend for yet another national title. Cen-tral returns 21 grapplers to the mat this season, with nine starters back includ-ing four national qualifiers and one All-American.

Todd Steidley, a Broncho alum and former national champion, took over the program last season and led Central to an 18-0 dual record and the regular sea-son MIAA Championship. The Bronchos then took second in the conference tournament, fourth in re-gionals, and 18th at na-tionals.

“We’re pretty excited about this season,” Steid-ley said. “Last year was a big year for us, and me too being my first year as a col-lege coach. I learned a lot and I’m ready to help push these guys to the next level and go after that national championship. That’s the goal here, anything short of that is not acceptable.

“They know that too, and that’s what their goals are,” Steidley continued. “We want to send 10 guys to the national tour-nament so we can bring home another champi-onship and hang another banner in the gym.”

Steidley said a shift in offseason training is build-ing a stronger Broncho bunch more suited for the postseason tournaments.

“We want to win every dual,” Steidley said. “Hav-ing the win streak and the undefeated season, that’s nice, but we want to be ready to win in the post-season and we’re getting ready for that.”

Central returns 21 from last year’s squad. Seven seniors lead the way for the Bronchos. Among a group of transfers and freshman, Steidley has added depth to the room. Here is a weight-by-weight breakdown of the 2017-18 UCO Bronchos.

125In the deepest weight

for the Bronchos, UCO re-turns a pair of upperclass-men contending for early match points.

Josh Lindsey headlines the bunch, returning after a trip to the national tour-nament last season. Lind-sey made a late push last year to get to nationals, af-ter missing significant time on the mat with an injury. When healthy, he’s one of the best in the country.

Zac D’Amico will get mat time here too. The senior has rotated with Lindsey in the past, and both are ca-pable of picking up wins to start the Bronchos off on the right track.

Tim Null (So.) and Noah McQuigg (RFr.) could also jump in the mix. Null is easing into the rotation,

while McQuigg is looking to build off a respectable redshirt season.

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but that also doesn’t mean the Bronchos aren’t strong at the position.

Blake Dauphin returns for his junior season and has been a mainstay in the lineup since his arrival on campus. With 48 career wins already, Dauphin is looking to continue to im-prove, and make the jump from six-time tournament placer to national qualifier.

Rio Zamora alternated with Dauphin as a redshirt freshman last season, and will fight for more time at the spot. Zamora is an athletic grappler who gives the Bronchos options

UCO heavyweight Caleb Cotter earned All-American honors after going 33-5 as a junior last season. Cotter is ranked as the No. 4 heavyweight in the country in the preseason coaches’ poll.


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season outlookwhen it comes to putting out a lineup. The Ardmore native won 15 matches last season.

Josh Breece gives the Bronchos a veteran pres-ence in the wrestling room as he also competes for time at 133.

141A wide-open race for the

Bronchos.Following the gradua-

tion of All-American Josh-ua Ailey, the Bronchos are left with a hole to fill.

Cy Trindle is the most experienced hopeful. The junior went 4-4 last season in a pair of open tourna-ments for UCO.

True freshmen Brik Filip-po and Nate Keim will also take a shot at it. Both are second generation Bron-chos and both won state championships at 145 in Oklahoma last spring.

149Similar to most every

other position, UCO has a strong returner at 149 in Will Stetlzlen.

The junior had a big sea-son a year ago, wrestling almost 50 matches and racking up the points in the process. Wrestled as a true freshman, then took a redshirt before returning to the lineup last season. Gives UCO key leadership in the middle of the lineup.

Tim O’Connor is a senior and despite not having as much mat experience, still

brings a fight every time out. UCO also has a veter-an reserve in Briar Stopp, and an intriguing newcom-er in Nate Keim that makes 149 just another deep spot for the Bronchos.

157National qualifier Bry-

an Dutton returns for his senior season looking to improve his standout cam-paign a year ago.

The Guthrie native won 34 matches last season, placing second at regionals to earn a trip to the nation-al championships. He also placed third in the MIAA Championships. Dutton will be the regular starter, though he has some com-petition in the wrestling room.

Jerrod McKinstry re-turns and is joined by Day-ton Garrett (So.) and Nich-olas Speno (RFr.). Stopp can also move into 157 to help out, as will true fresh-man Elijah Tanner.

165UCO has three returning

pieces at 165 to make it a veteran spot for the Bron-chos.

Dakota Head made a late surge to take over the po-sition last season, and will look to continue that this year. Head won 10 matches – all in the second semes-ter – last season on his way to a third-place finish at the MIAA Championships.

Mason Thompson will

also compete for regular mat time. The junior won 12 matches in open tour-naments during a redshirt season, and 29 the follow-ing year, before battling injuries last season. His re-turn could lead to dominat-ing spot for the Bronchos.

Justin Walker also re-turns for UCO. The red-shirt freshman won three matches in his only open tournament appearance last season.

174Another spot with a

prominent returner and a bright future, is 174 pounds.

Miguel Barreras won a team-high 38 matches last season including 29 bo-nus-point wins. He also led the team with more than 100 takedowns. Barreras won the 174-pound title at the MIAA Champion-ships, but didn’t place at regionals. He’s on the hunt to make up for that this season and join his team-mates at the national tour-nament.

Reid Rodich (Sr.) and Seth Fritts (RFr.) will also join in the mix.

184UCO thins out near the

end of the lineup, but like a couple of positions earli-er, the Bronchos are by no means down at this spot.

Joel Dixon sat out last season after transferring from Oklahoma. He should

fill the starter role. Sopho-more Heath Gray will give Dixon some competition in the wrestling room, and give the Bronchos an op-tion at this weight.

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next dominant 197 follow-ing the loss due to injury of returning national qualifi-er Greg Wilson in the pre-season.

Steidley brought in ju-nior Josh Lantham from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M to fill most of that role. The Bronchos could also see some moving around, whether it be up from 184, or down from one of the heavyweights.

Hvy.Caleb Cotter headlines

the Broncho lineup in 2017-18, returning after an All-American season during his junior campaign last year.

Cotter is ranked No. 4 in the country in the wrestling coaches’ preseason rank-ings, a position he held for most of last year. He went 33-5 last year and had nine technical falls, the second most in Central Oklahoma’s long, storied history.

There are more com-peting for time too. Kyle Factor is a veteran on the mat – 46 career wins – and could split time with Cotter. Newcomers Blake Berryhill (RFr.) and Dylan Prince (Fr.) might also see time.


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2017-18 roster (alphaBetical)

Weight Height Class Hometown High SchoolMiguel Barreras 174 6-0 So. Rio Rancho, N.M. Rio RanchoBlake Berryhill Hvy. 6-3 RFr. Tuttle, Okla. TuttleJosh Breece 133 5-4 Jr. Edmond, Okla. NorthTanner Cole 125 5-6 Fr. Edmond, Okla. Deer CreekCaleb Cotter Hvy. 6-2 Sr. Sapulpa, Okla. SapulpaZac D'Amico 125 5-5 Sr. Moore, Okla. SouthmooreBlake Dauphin 133 5-8 Jr. Tuttle, Okla. TuttleJoel Dixon 184 6-0 Jr. Edmond, Okla. Edmond NorthBryan Dutton 157 5-10 Sr. Guthrie, Okla. GuthrieKyle Factor Hvy. 5-10 Sr. Moore, Okla. WestmooreBrik Filippo 141 5-8 Fr. Oklahoma City, Okla. TuttleSeth Fritts 174 5-10 RFr. Ardmore, Okla. PlainviewDayton Garrett 157 5-10 So. Tuttle, Okla. TuttleHeath Gray 174 5-11 So. Chandler, Okla. ChandlerVon Gray 125 6-0 Fr. Pryor, Okla. PryorDakota Head 165 5-8 Jr. Tuttle, Okla. TuttleNate Keim 141 5-7 Fr. Collinsville, Okla. CollinsvilleJosh Lantham 197 5-8 Jr. Chickasha, Okla. ChickashaJosh Lindsey 125 5-5 Jr. Moore, Okla. MooreTy Lucas 149 5-9 Fr. Ardmore, Okla. PlainviewJerrod McKinstry 157 5-9 RFr. Fort Worth, Texas Keller Fossil RidgeNoah McQuigg 125 5-5 RFr. Tuttle, Okla. TuttleTim Null 125 5-6 So. Mount Airy, Md. South CarrollTimothy O'Connor 149 5-9 Sr. Guthrie, Okla. GuthrieDylan Prince Hvy. 6-2 Fr. Pittsburg, Kan. PittsburgCanon Randall 125 5-5 Fr. Oklahoma City, Okla. WestmooreTracy Reeder 141 5-8 Fr. Claremore, Okla. ClaremoreReid Rodich 174 5-8 Sr. Bixby, Okla. BixbyJoe Speno 165 6-0 Fr. Edmond, Okla. Santa FeNicholas Speno 157 5-11 RFr. Edmond, Okla. Santa FeWill Steltzlen 149 5-9 Jr. Collinsville, Okla. CollinsvilleBriar Stopp 149 5-8 Jr. Newkirk, Okla. NewkirkElijah Tanner 157 5-7 Fr. Collinsville, Okla. CollinsvilleMason Thompson 165 6-1 Jr. Bixby, Okla. BixbyCy Trindle 141 5-9 Jr. Edmond, Okla. Edmond NorthJustin Walker 157 5-10 RFr. Collinsville, Okla. CollinsvilleGreg Wilson 197 5-10 Sr. Keller, Texas CentralRio Zamora 133 5-7 So. Madill, Okla. Madill

Seniors (7): Caleb Cotter, Zac D’Amico, Bryan Dutton, Kyle Factor, Tim O’Connor, Reid Rodich, Greg Wilson.

Juniors (10): Josh Breece, Blake Dauphin, Joel Dixon, Dakota Head, Josh Lantham, Josh Lindsey, Will Steltzlen, Briar Stopp, Mason Thompson, Cy Trindle.

Sophomores (5): Miguel Barreras, Dayton Garrett, Heath Gray, Tim Null, Rio Zamora.

Redshirt Freshman (6): Blake Berryhill, Seth Fritts, Jerrod McKinstry, Noah McQuigg, Nicholas Speno, Justin Walker.

Freshman (10): Tanner Cole, Brik Filippo, Von Gray, Nate Keim, Ty Lucas, Dylan Prince, Canon Randall, Tracy Reeder, Joe Speno, Elijah Tanner.

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2017-18 roster (By Weight)

Weight Height Class Hometown High SchoolZac D’Amico 125 5-5 Sr. Moore, Okla. SouthmooreVon Gray 125 6-0 Fr. Pryor, Okla. PryorJosh Lindsey 125 5-5 Jr. Moore, Okla. MooreNoah McQuigg 125 5-5 RFr. Tuttle, Okla. TuttleTim Null 125 5-6 So. Mount Airy, Md. South CarrollCanon Randall 125 5-5 Fr. Oklahoma City, Okla. WestmooreTanner Cole 125 5-6 Fr. Edmond, Okla. Deer CreekJosh Breece 133 5-4 Jr. Edmond, Okla. NorthBlake Dauphin 133 5-8 Jr. Tuttle, Okla. TuttleRio Zamora 133 5-7 So. Madill, Okla. MadillTracy Reeder 141 5-8 Fr. Claremore, Okla. ClaremoreCy Trindle 141 5-9 Jr. Edmond, Okla. Edmond NorthBrik Filippo 141 5-8 Fr. Oklahoma City, Okla. TuttleNate Keim 141 5-7 Fr. Collinsville, Okla. CollinsvilleTy Lucas 149 5-9 Fr. Ardmore, Okla. PlainviewTimothy O’Connor 149 5-9 Sr. Guthrie, Okla. GuthrieWill Steltzlen 149 5-9 Jr. Collinsville, Okla. CollinsvilleBriar Stopp 149 5-8 Jr. Newkirk, Okla. NewkirkBryan Dutton 157 5-10 Sr. Guthrie, Okla. GuthrieDayton Garrett 157 5-10 So. Tuttle, Okla. TuttleJerrod McKinstry 157 5-9 RFr. Fort Worth, Texas Keller Fossil RidgeNicholas Speno 157 5-11 RFr. Edmond, Okla. Santa FeElijah Tanner 157 5-7 Fr. Collinsville, Okla. CollinsvilleJustin Walker 165 5-10 RFr. Collinsville, Okla. CollinsvilleDakota Head 165 5-8 Jr. Tuttle, Okla. TuttleJoe Speno 165 6-0 Fr. Edmond, Okla. Santa FeMason Thompson 165 6-1 Jr. Bixby, Okla. BixbyReid Rodich 174 5-8 Sr. Bixby, Okla. BixbyMiguel Barreras 174 6-0 So. Rio Rancho, N.M. Rio RanchoSeth Fritts 174 5-10 RFr. Ardmore, Okla. PlainviewHeath Gray 174 5-11 So. Chandler, Okla. ChandlerJosh Lantham 197 5-8 Jr. Chickasha, Okla. ChickashaJoel Dixon 184 6-0 Jr. Edmond, Okla. Edmond NorthGreg Wilson 197 5-10 Sr. Keller, Texas CentralBlake Berryhill Hvy 6-3 RFr. Tuttle, Okla. TuttleCaleb Cotter Hvy 6-2 Sr. Sapulpa, Okla. SapulpaKyle Factor Hvy 5-10 Sr. Moore, Okla. WestmooreDylan Prince Hvy 6-2 Fr. Pittsburg, Kan. Pittsburg

Oklahoma (33): Blake Berryhill, Josh Breece, Tanner Cole, Caleb Cotter, Zac D’Amico, Blake Dauphin, Joel Dixon, Bryan Dutton, Kyle Facton, Brik Filippo, Seth Fritts, Dayton Garrett, Heath Gray, Von Gray, Dakota Head, Nate Keim, Josh Lantham, Josh Lindsey, Ty Lucas, Noah McQuigg, Tim O’Connor, Canon Randall, Tracy Reeder, Reid Rodich, Joe Speno, Nicholas Speno, Will Steltzlen, Briar Stopp, Elijah Tanner, Mason Thompson, Cy Trindle, Justin Walker, Rio Zamora.

Kansas (1): Dylan Prince.

Maryland (1): Tim Null.

New Mexico (1): Miguel Barreras.

Texas (2): Jerrod McKinstry, Greg Wilson.

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Caleb Cotter– 6-2– Senior– Sapulpa, Okla.– Sapulpa

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Tech. Major Falls Falls Dec.Season W-L W-L W-L W-L TDs NFs Rev. Esc.2016-17 33-5 5-2 9-1 2-0 52-17 37-5 11-8 30-30

Senior star and returning All-American ready to finish with a flourish . . . Had dominating junior season at heavyweight and is determined to end career with a national championship . . . Great anchor at the end of UCO lineup and will score plenty of points with his aggressive style . . . Spent one year each at two different junior colleges before coming to the Bronchos.

2016-17: Finished with impressive 33-5 record that included 16 bonus-point wins . . . Had nine technical falls -- the sec-ond-most in UCO’s storied history -- while adding five falls and two major decisions . . . Won the team’s lone individual title at the NCAA Division II West Regional in earning national tourna-ment berth and finished seventh there to earn All-America acco-lades . . . Was ranked No. 1 going into the national meet, but was upset in the first round . . . Bounced back with two wins before losing again in consolation quarterfinals and ended tournament with 12-9 victory in the seventh-place match . . . Captured gold medal in five other tournaments besides the regional, taking ti-tles in the Oklahoma City Open, Fort Hays State Open, Jet Invita-tional and MIAA Championships . . . Also had runner-up finishes in the Oklahoma Open and Lindenwood Open . . . Had winning streaks of 10, nine and eight straight during the season.

2015-16: Wrestled at both 197 and heavyweight during red-shirt season in the 2015-16, going 8-2 . . . Was runner-up in the OCU Open tournament at 197 and third at the Lindenwood Open at 285.

JUCO: Went 3-2 in limited action as a freshman at North-west Wyoming and then transferred to Northeastern Oklahoma A&M . . . Had 20-7 record and earned All-America honors with seventh-place national finish in helping the Norsemen take the team title.

High School: Three-year standout at Sapulpa High School, fin-ishing with a 123-12 career record . . . Placed third in state meet as sophomore, took second the following season and then went perfect 34-0 in winning state championship as a senior . . . Also an All-State honoree.

Personal: Industrial safety major . . . Enjoys hunting and fish-ing as hobbies . . . Names the Philadelphia Eagles as his favorite professional team . . . Birthdate is Oct. 26, 1993.

Bryan Dutton– 5-10– Senior– Guthrie, Okla.– Guthrie

157


Returning national qualifier and prime All-America contend-er ready to fill starting slot at 157 pounds again this season . . . Tough, hard-nosed grappler with physical style who will be a main-stay in the middle of the lineup . . . Spent two years at Northeast-ern Oklahoma A&M before coming to UCO.

2016-17: Put together a 34-12 campaign with 15 bonus-point wins while starting all season at 157 . . . Scored six falls to go along with five technical falls and four major decisions . . . Placed in four tournaments, winning the season-opening Oklahoma City Open . . . Came in third at both the Oklahoma Open and MIAA Champi-onships while qualifying for NCAA Division II national tournament with runner-up showing at the West Regional . . . Went 1-2 at the national meet while losing to a pair of eventual All-Americans, including the national champion . . . Put together a 12-match win-ning streak late in the season . . . Wrestled 16 matches decided by two points or less, going 13-3 in those contests.

2015-16: Went 3-2 while competing unattached at 157 in the Oklahoma City Open during redshirt season.

JUCO: Two-year starter at NEO, finishing with a 48-22 career record . . . Started at 149 as a freshman in helping the Norse cap-ture the national championship and was national qualifier at 165 the next season after winning a regional title . . . Earned NJCAA Academic All-America honors.

High School: Three-sport star at Guthrie High School, garnering All-State recognition in baseball and wrestling as a senior . . . Went 133-12 on the mat as a four-time state placer, going 34-1 in cap-turing championship as a sophomore while also placing second, third and third . . . Was an ESPN RISE Underclass All-American in baseball as a sophomore . . . Led football team to a state champi-onship in receiving Oklahoman Big All-City accolades.

Personal: Education major looking to become a teacher and coach . . . Enjoys fishing and hunting as hobbies . . . Names Johnny Cash as his favorite musician . . . Birthdate is July 4, 1994.


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Greg Wilson– 5-10– Senior– Keller, Texas– Central

197


Returning national qualifier and senior stalwart who ranks as one of the top 197-pounders in the country . . . Had disap-pointing finish to outstanding junior season last year, but is eager to make up for that and will undoubtedly be one of the main national championship contenders in 2017-18 . . . Strong, physical grappler who is a dominating force on the mat and will score plenty of points for the Bronchos . . . Started career at the University of Oklahoma before coming to UCO.

2016-17: Enjoyed a sensational season in going 33-8 with 19 bonus-point victories . . . Racked up 11 falls, five technical falls and three major decisions while placing in six tournaments . . . Captured title in the Jet Invitational and the MIAA Champion-ships, beating the eventual national runner-up in the finals of the league tourney . . . Placed third in both the Oklahoma City Open and Oklahoma Open . . . Earned national tournament berth with fourth-place finish at the NCAA Division II West Regional . . . Dropped two straight matches at nationals to eventual All-Amer-icans . . . Ran off a 21-match winning streak late in the season, earning bonus points in 12 of those wins.

2015-16: Went 3-2 at the Lindenwood Open before suffering season-ending injury.

OU: Redshirted his first year with the Sooners and then saw considerable action at 184 in 2013-14 before transferring and sitting out the next year.

High School: Three-time state champion at Central High School in Kellar, Texas finishing with a spectacular 180-6 career record . . . Also a USA Wrestling national champion and was the 14th-ranked high school 195-pounder by Amateur Wrestling News . . . Four-time member of Texas junior national team.

Personal: Education major looking to become a coach . . . En-joys fishing as a hobby . . . Names “Rocky” as his favorite sports movie . . . Birthdate is Nov. 6, 1993.

Zac D’Amico– 5-5– Senior– Moore, Okla.– Southmoore

125

Tech. Major Falls Falls Dec.Season W-L W-L W-L W-L TDs NFs Rev. Esc.2014-15 24-20 2-1 0-0 3-0 29-32 10-7 8-5 37-202015-16 20-14 4-2 1-0 1-1 24-25 11-2 2-0 34-252016-17 10-13 0-0 0-0 3-1 25-20 4-4 4-3 22-21Total 54-47 6-3 1-0 7-2 78-77 25-13 14-8 93-66

Senior veteran who will push for mat time at 125 pounds . . . Has plenty of starting experience with the Bronchos . . . Owns incredible work ethic and is constantly on the attack . . . Started most of his first two years at UCO before serving a back-up role last season . . . Three-time top-three finisher in the MIAA Cham-pionships.

2016-17: Had a 10-13 record with three major decisions as a part-time starter . . . Finished third in the MIAA Championships, avenging a first-round loss with a 9-1 major decision in the con-solation finals.

2015-16: Went 20-14 with six bonus-point wins while starting all season . . . Had a runner-up finish in the MIAA Championships . . . Won five straight matches in January . . . Finished fifth in the NCAA Division II West Regional to just miss out on a national tournament berth.

2014-15: Took over starting role as redshirt freshmen and went 24-20 . . . Placed in five tournaments, highlighted by run-ner-up showings in the Oklahoma City Open and UNK Holiday Inn Open . . . Took third in the MIAA Championships, fourth in the Jet Invitational and sixth in the West Regional.

High School: Prep star at Southmoore High School . . . Three-time state placer for the SaberCats, winning one title and racking up 126 career wins with 48 falls . . . Oklahoman Big All-City and an All-State pick as a senior . . . Also a two-time National High School Coaches Association All-American, winning the national title last summer.

Personal: History education major looking to become a teach-er and coach . . . Member of Oklahoma National Guard who traveled to Houston, Texas to help with Hurricane Harvey relief efforts last summer . . . Names the Boston Red Sox as his favorite professional team . . . Birthdate is April 7, 1994.


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Kyle Factor– 5-10– Senior– Moore, Okla.– Westmoore

Hvy.Tim O’Connor

– 5-9– Senior– Guthrie, Okla.– Guthrie

149

Reid Rodich– 5-8– Senior– Bixby, Okla.– Bixby

174

Tech. Major Falls Falls Dec.Season W-L W-L W-L W-L TDs NFs Rev. Esc.2014-15 21-17 11-2 0-0 0-1 28-25 7-6 3-6 32-302015-16 20-13 6-2 0-1 1-0 19-20 5-5 7-3 25-342016-17 5-7 3-2 0-0 0-1 7-10 0-1 1-1 11-8Total 46-37 20-6 0-1 1-2 54-55 12-12 11-10 68-52

Senior heavyweight and former starter who gives the Bron-chos 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 Re-gional . . . 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.

Senior 149-pounder looking to be a factor in his final season . . . Spent two years at junior college power Northeastern Oklaho-ma A&M before transferring to UCO . . . Saw limited action his first year with the Bronchos and then redshirted last season.

2015-16: Wrestled in two open tournaments, finishing with a 5-4 record.

JUCO: Went 37-17 during two years as a part-time starter at NEO and helped lead the Norsemen to the national champion-ship as a freshman.

High School: Two-time state qualifier at Guthrie High School, finishing with a 90-19 career record.

Personal: Industrial safety major . . . Birthdate is March 1, 1995.

Senior veteran who gives UCO great depth in the upper weights . . . Has seen limited action during career.

High School: Four-year starter at Bixby High School . . . State placer and an All-State pick as a senior for the Spartans.

Personal: General studies major . . . Wife (Sydney) is member of UCO cheer team . . . Enjoys competitive shooting as a hobby . . . Names the Oklahoma City Thunder as his favorite team . . . Lists “Vision Quest” as his top sports movie . . . Birthdate is Jan. 31, 1995.



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Two-year starter ready to contend for the top spot at 133 pounds again this season . . . Has won 46 matches the last two years in gaining plenty of valuable experience on the mat . . . Capable of scoring plenty of points for the Bronchos at the start of the lineup and is looking for a big season.

2016-17: Had a 22-12 record with 16 bonus-point wins, collecting seven falls, five major decisions and four technical falls . . . Placed in four tournaments, led by third-place effort in the MIAA Championships . . . Also came in fourth at the Fort Hays State Open and Jet Invitational and sixth in the NCAA Division II West Regional.

2015-16: Started all year and went 24-13 with 11 bonus-point wins . . . Recorded six major decisions, three falls and two technical falls . . . Had runner-up showing in the Lindenwood Open while also finishing third in the Jet Invitational and MIAA Championships.

High School: Two-time state champion at powerhouse Tuttle High School, helping the Tigers to a pair of team titles . . . All-State selection as a senior . . . Finished high school with a 114-25 overall record . . . Also a golf letterman.

Personal: Finance major . . . Enjoys, golf, fishing and hunting as hobbies . . . Cousins Cory and Cody Dauphin were both wres-tling All-Americans at UCO, with Cory winning a national champi-onship . . . Birthdate is Oct. 12, 1995.

Josh Breece– 5-4– Junior– Edmond, Okla.– Edmond North

133Blake Dauphin

– 5-8– Junior– Tuttle, Okla.– Tuttle

133

Veteran lightweight looking to help out at 133 pounds this season . . . Has battled injuries throughout his career and hasn’t competed since 2015-16.

2015-16: Had a 7-6 record with four major decisions and one fall . . . Placed third in the Jet Invitational.

2014-15: Placed in two open tournaments and was set to challenge for starting job at 125 before suffering injury and sitting out rest of the season . . . Went 10-3 with six bonus-point wins in taking fourth at the Swede Open and third at the Nebras-ka-Kearney Open ... Was named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

2013-14: Didn’t make season debut until the NWCA Division II National Duals in January and ended up going 9-9 with two bonus-point wins at 125 . . . Dropped 9-5 overtime decision to eventual national champion Ben Sergent of Findlay in his first collegiate match . . . Won four straight during one stretch . . . Placed fourth in the MIAA Championships . . . Went 2-2 in the regional tournament.

High School: Three-time state qualifier at Edmond North High School, finishing with a 77-18 career record . . . Third-place state finisher and an All-State selection as a senior after helping lead the Huskies to their first-ever state title.

Personal: Father (Stephen) and three uncles wrestled at the University of Oklahoma . . . Active member of UCO’s Stu-dent-Athlete Advisory Committee . . . Birthdate is April 11, 1995.

Tech. Major Falls Falls Dec.Season W-L W-L W-L W-L TDs NFs Rev. Esc.2013-14 9-9 1-0 0-0 1-2 15-17 3-9 2-5 24-142014-15 10-3 3-2 2-0 1-0 30-8 11-2 2-1 12-202015-16 7-6 0-4 1-0 4-1 28-10 13-2 1-2 11-262016-17 Did not wrestleTotal 26-18 4-6 3-0 6-3 73-35 27-13 5-8 47-60

Tech. Major Falls Falls Dec.Season W-L W-L W-L W-L TDs NFs Rev. Esc.2015-16 24-13 3-2 2-1 6-1 37-38 23-8 3-7 46-242016-17 22-12 7-5 4-0 5-2 39-24 34-5 4-2 23-25Total 48-25 10-7 6-1 11-3 76-62 57-13 7-9 69-49


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Joel Dixon– 6-0– Junior– Edmond, Okla.– Edmond North

184

Division I transfer and local product who should push for start-ing berth at 184 pounds . . . Spent two years at the University of Oklahoma, redshirting in 2014-15 before seeing limited action the next season . . . Came to UCO last year and sat out.

High School: Four-year standout at Edmond North High School . . . Captured a pair of Class 6A state championships and helped lead the Huskies to their first-ever team title as a junior.

Personal: Criminology major . . . Is a triplet (Lance and An-drew) and both brothers also wrestled at OU, with Lance a senior there this season . . . Birthdate is March 15, 1995.

Dakota Head– 5-8– Junior– Tuttle, Okla.– Tuttle

165


Returning starter expected to maintain his spot in the line-up at 165 pounds . . . Tough competitor with ability to be a be big-time point producer for the Bronchos . . . Started career at Ouachita Baptist before transferring to UCO and sitting out a redshirt year.

2016-17: Took over starting role the second semester and finished 10-4 with three falls and one major decision . . . Placed third in the MIAA Championships . . . Went 0-2 at the NCAA Divi-sion II West Regional, losing two close decisions.

2015-16: Competed in a pair of open tournaments at 157 during redshirt year, going 4-2.

OBU: Started all season at 157 as a true freshman for the Tigers in 2014-15, finishing 24-12 . . . Was runner-up at the Jet Invitational and third at the Lindenwood Open . . . Placed sixth in the Central Regional.

High School: Four-time state finalist at Tuttle High School . . . Captured state title as both a junior and senior, going 41-1 his final season in earning All-State and Class 4A Wrestler of the Year honors.

Personal: Kinesiology major . . . Dad (Shane) wrestled for the Bronchos in the early 1990s . . . Birthdate is March 1, 1995.

Junior big man who was set to return to action after a year off, but will miss the season after suffering pre-season knee injury . . . Started career at junior college powerhouse Northeastern Oklahoma A&M, spending two years there.

NEO: Two-year starter for the Norsemen . . . Went 15-20 as a freshman in 2014-15 while placing in three tournaments and then was an eighth-place All-American at 197 the next season in helping NEO capture the team title.

High School: Two-time state champion at Chickasha High School . . . All-State pick as a senior . . . Also a football letterman for the Fighting Chicks.

Personal: General studies major . . . Birthdate is June 12, 1995.

Josh Lantham– 5-8– Junior– Chickasha, Okla.– Chickasha

184


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Josh Lindsey– 5-5– Junior– Moore, Okla.– Moore

125


Returning national qualifier ready to fill 125-pound starting berth for second straight season . . . Had an outstanding soph-omore campaign in his return to the mat after a lengthy layoff and should really benefit from experience gained . . . Aggressive grappler who is always on the attack and should be a prime All-America contender this season . . . Was at Oklahoma City University for one year, though he didn’t wrestle, and then spent some time in the U.S. Army before coming to UCO.

2016-17: Overcame some late-season injury problems to post a 24-9 record with 16 bonus-point wins . . . Was second on the team in falls with 12 while adding two technical falls and two major decisions . . . Placed in five tournaments, capped by tournament titles at the Oklahoma City Open, Fort Hays State Open and Jet Invitational . . . Finished fourth at the Oklahoma Open and was also fourth in the NCAA Division II West Regional in earning national tournament berth . . . Went 0-2 at nationals, losing tough 7-5 first-round decision to defending champion Brett Velasquez of St. Cloud State before falling to another All-American in the consolations.

High School: Three-time state qualifier and state runner-up at Moore High School . . . Graduated as an honors grad in the top 10 percent of his class.

Personal: Criminal justice major working towards becoming a crime scene investigator . . . Has three siblings (Tyler, Nick and Cara) . . . Birthdate is Sept. 20, 1994.

Will Steltzlen– 5-9– Junior– Collinsville, Okla.– Collinsville

149

Tech. Major Falls Falls Dec.Season W-L W-L W-L W-L TDs NFs Rev. Esc.2014-15 14-16 3-1 0-1 1-2 40-38 3-12 3-5 37-312015-16 Redshirt Season2016-17 24-21 12-3 1-2 2-3 50-58 20-13 12-18 41-33Totals 38-27 15-4 1-3 3-5 90-96 23-25 15-23 78-67

Two-year starter who should be the favorite to keep his spot in the lineup at 149 pounds . . . Started as a true freshman at 141 before sitting out a redshirt year and then went up a weight in his return to action last season . . . Has plenty of experience and a tough, physical wrestler with plenty of big-point ability who is poised for a banner junior campaign.

2016-17: Put together a 24-21 season with 15 bonus-point wins . . . Tied for second on the team with 12 falls in addition to having two major decisions and one technical fall . . . Placed third in both the Jet Invitational and MIAA Championships while com-ing in fourth at the Oklahoma City Open . . . All three wins at the Jet Invitational were by fall . . . Went 1-2 at the NCAA Division II West Regional.

2015-16: Competed in four open tournaments during redshirt year, finishing 14-8 . . . Placed fourth at both the OCU Open and Fort Hays State Open.

2014-15: Started most of the season as a rookie, going 14-16 with three falls . . . Placed third in the Nebraska-Kearney Open, winning five of six matches in that event . . . Lost two tough deci-sions at the West Regional.

High School: Became a rare four-time Oklahoma state cham-pion at Collinsville High School and earned All-State recognition as a senior . . . Captured Class 5A title at four different weights and finished with a 131-23 career record.

Personal: Business major . . . Older sister (Morgan) played soccer at Cowley County Community College . . . Enjoys hunting as a hobby . . . Names “Rocky” as his favorite sports movie . . . Birthdate is Nov. 4, 1995.


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Briar Stopp– 5-8– Junior– Newkirk, Okla.– Newkirk

149

Mason Thompson– 6-1– Junior– Bixby, Okla.– Bixby

165

Cy Trindle– 5-9– Junior– Edmond, Okla.– Edmond North

141



Junior letterman set to contend for mat time at 149 pounds.

2016-17: Saw action in one tournament and two duals, fin-ishing 4-1 with two bonus-point wins . . . Won both matches in early-season dual wins for the Bronchos, scoring first-period fall in one.

2015-16: Went 2-2 at the Fort Hays State Open in his only competition of the season.

2014-15: Competed in two open tournaments during redshirt year.

High School: Captured three Class 3A state titles at Newkirk High School, each at a different weight . . . Ended with a 134-26 career record and garnered All-State acclaim as a senior . . . Also a football and track letterman for the Tigers.

Personal: Criminal justice major looking to work for the FBI . . . Names the New Orleans Saints as his top professional team . . . Lists Chris Young as his favorite musician . . . Birthdate is Jan. 19, 1996.

Former starter set to push for the starting assignment at 165 pounds . . . Had strong season while starting at 174 as a redshirt freshman in 2015-16, then saw limited duty in a at 165 last year . . . Has the experience to be a major contributor for the Bron-chos and an experienced junior veteran eager to get back in the lineup.

2016-17: Competed in one dual and one open tournament at 165, going 2-2.

2015-16: Earned starting berth from the outset at 174 and wrestled in 44 matches, finishing 29-15 with 15 bonus-point wins . . . Was second on the team with nine falls while add-ing four major decisions and two technical falls . . . Won the freshman-sophomore division of the Oklahoma City Open, was runner-up in both the Lindenwood Open and Jet Invitational and took third at the Fort Hays State Open . . . Placed sixth in the NCAA Division II West Regional.

2014-15: Wrestled in three open tournaments during redshirt year, going 12-4 with six falls and one major decision . . . Placed third in the Oklahoma City Open, coming back after a first-round loss to win six straight matches.

High School: Three-year starter at Bixby High School, finishing with 107 career wins . . . First-team All-Vype Magazine selection and Academic All-Conference . . . Also a football and track letter-man for the Spartans.

Personal: Education major . . . Father (Jim) played football at Oklahoma State . . . Enjoys snowboarding among his hobbies . . . Birthdate is Nov. 21, 1995.

Junior 141-pounder ready to vie for the extended action at 141 pounds . . . Came to UCO last year after one season at Labette (Kan.) Community College in Kansas.

2016-17: Went 4-4 with a pair of falls while competing in two open tournaments.

JUCO: Started all season at 133 for Labette . . . Won the Kan-sas Cup and was runner-up in the NJCAA West/Central District.

High School: Two-time state placer at Edmond North High School, finishing with 122 career wins . . . Helped lead the Hus-kies to their first-ever team state championship as a sophomore.

Personal: Criminal justice major looking to work for the FBI . . . Names the New Orleans Saints as his top professional team . . . Lists Chris Young as his favorite musician . . . Birthdate is Jan. 19, 1996.


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Miguel Barreras– 6-0– Sophomore– Rio Rancho, N.M.– Rio Rancho

174


Sophomore standout ready to fill a starting role at 174 pounds for the second straight year . . . Put together fantastic season as a redshirt freshman last year, but fell short of qualifying for the national tournament and is determined to make up for that in 2017-18 . . . Exciting, high-scoring youngster who will put plenty of points on the scoreboard and a legitimate All-America contender.

2016-17: Had the most matches (47) and wins (38) on the team, finishing 38-9 with an impressive 29 bonus-point wins . . . Also recorded team-high 13 major decisions -- tied for the fifth-best season in school history -- to go along with 10 falls and six technical falls . . . Placed in seven tournaments, winning titles at the Oklahoma City Open, Jet Invitational and MIAA Champion-ships . . . Was runner-up in the Oklahoma Open, third in the Lin-denwood Open, fourth in the Fort Hays State Open and sixth in the NCAA Division II West Regional . . . Had a pair of nine-match winning streaks, claiming eight straight bonus wins during one of those . . . Racked up team-best 110 takedowns on the season.

2015-16: Sat out redshirt season . . . Competed unattached at the Roger Denker Open, going 3-2 with one fall and one major decision.

High School: Five-time state finalist at Rio Rancho High School and finished with a 165-27 career record . . . Runner-up as an eighth grader and freshman before winning three straight titles . . . Won prestigious Reno Tournament of Champions title during senior campaign and was runner-up in the High School National Tournament in the summer of 2014 . . . Also earned All-State honors in football after leading Rams to state championship as a senior.

Personal: Business major . . . Father (Michael) was a four-time Division II All-American who ended his career at UCO, placing fourth in 2002 to help the Bronchos claim the national title . . . Lists the Pittsburgh Steelers as his top team . . . Birthdate is Dec. 21, 1996.

Dayton Garrett– 5-10– Sophomore– Tuttle, Okla.– Tuttle

165

Sophomore middleweight looking to contend for major mat time this winter . . . Will see action at either 157 or 165 pounds . . . Transferred to UCO after spending freshman season at West Virginia.

WVU: Started all season as a true freshman for the Mountain-eers, finishing 3-21.

High School: Prep star for powerful Tuttle High School, ac-cumulating a 145-26 career record while winning four regional championships . . . Three-time state finalist, winning one title, and an All-State pick following senior season . . . Helped lead Tigers to four straight state championships.

Personal: Nursing major . . . Enjoys wakeboarding in his spare time . . . Names the Oklahoma City Thunder as his favorite pro-fessional team . . . Birthdate is July 7, 1997.

Sophomore 174-pounder ready to help out in his return to the mat after a year layoff . . . Started career at Division II rival Newman in 2015-16 and then didn’t compete last year before coming to UCO.

Newman: Earned starting berth at 174 as a true freshman for the Jets and put together a solid season in finishing 25-13 . . . Had 12 bonus-point wins with team-high six major decisions, four falls and two technical falls . . . Placed sixth in the NCAA Division II West Regional.

High School: State champion at Chandler High School, ending career with stellar 108-10 record.

Personal: Industrial safety major . . . Birthdate is March 11, 1996.

Heath Gray– 5-11– Sophomore– Chandler, Okla.– Chandler

174


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Tim Null– 5-6– Sophomore– Mount Airy, Md.– South Carroll

125


Returning letterman set to compete for mat time at 125 pounds.

2016-17: Wrestled in three tournaments and two duals, fin-ishing 9-5 with five falls and one major decision.

2015-16: Competed in two open tournaments, going 5-5 . . . Placed sixth at the Lindenwood Open.

High School: Three-time state placer at South Carroll High School, ending career with a 144-31 record while helping lead team to two state titles . . . Captured state championship as a senior and earned All-State honors.

Personal: General studies major . . . Names the Red Hot Chili Peppers as his favorite musical group . . . Lists the Pittsburgh Steelers as his top professional team . . . Birthdate is Sept. 10, 1997.

Rio Zamora– 5-7– Sophomore– Madill, Okla.– Madill

133

Sophomore letterman looking to battle for more action at 133 pounds . . . Saw considerable duty last year in gaining much-needed experience and will only continue to improve.

2016-17: Was the main back-up at 133 and had a solid season with a 15-8 record that included four major decisions . . . Captured title in the Oklahoma City Open and finished fifth in the Lindenwood Open, going 6-2 in that one-day event . . . Also wrestled in five duals, going 3-2.

2015-16: Wrestled at two open tournaments during redshirt year.

High School: Multi-sport standout at Madill High School . . . Finished with a 100-26 career record on the mat as a two-time state placer, earning All-District, All-Conference and All-Area rec-ognition as a senior . . . Also an All-District performer in football and state placer in track for the Wildcats.

Personal: Education major looking to become a coach . . . Names Eminem as his favorite musician . . . Lists the New En-gland Patriots as his top team . . . Has five siblings, including four sisters . . . Birthdate is March 27, 1997.


Heavyweight prospect who provides additional depth . . . Spent freshman year on football team at Northeastern Oklaho-ma A&M, but was injured and didn’t play.

High School: Two-time state finalist at powerhouse Tuttle High School, winning one title . . . Finished with 60-2 career record.

Personal: Business major . . . Father (Brett) wrestled at UCO . . . Birthdate is March 11, 1997.

Blake Berryhill– 6-3– RS Freshman– Tuttle, Okla.– Tuttle

Hvy.Division I transfer who will help out at 174 pounds . . . Spent

redshirt year at the University of Oklahoma last season before coming to UCO.

High School: Prep standout at Plainview High School in Ardmore, compiling a 127-16 career record . . . Three-time high school All-American and an All-State pick as a senior . . . Also lettered in baseball and football for the Indians.

Personal: Criminal justice major looking to become a firefight-er . . . Enjoys hunting and fishing as hobbies . . . Names the St. Louis Cardinals as his top professional team . . Birthdate is Nov. 21, 1997.

Seth Fritts– 5-10– RS Freshman– Ardmore, Okla.– Plainview

174


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Jerrod McKinstry– 5-9– RS Freshman– Fort Worth, Texas– Keller Fossil Ridge

157Noah McQuigg

– 5-5– RS Freshman– Tuttle, Okla.– Tuttle

125

Nicholas Speno– 5-11– RS Freshman– Edmond, Okla.– Edmond Santa Fe

157Justin Walker

– 5-10– RS Freshman– Collinsville, Okla.– Collinsville

165

Redshirt freshman who provides good depth at 157 pounds.

2016-17: Competed in one open tournament during redshirt year.

High School: Two-time state qualifier at Keller Fossil Ridge High School in Fort Worth, Texas . . . Finished prep career with 87-23 overall record.

Personal: Kinesiology major . . . Birthdate is May 20, 1998.

Redshirt freshman ready to push for extended action at 125 pounds.

2016-17: Picked up valuable experience while wrestling in three open tournaments during redshirt campaign . . . Went 9-4 with three technical falls, one fall and one major decision . . . Captured freshman-sophomore title in Oklahoma City Open with 5-0 performance, including a trio of bonus-point wins.

High School: Three-time state placer and two-time runner-up at powerhouse Tuttle High School, finishing with 130-27 career record . . . Helped the Tigers capture three straight team state championships.

Personal: Industrial Safety major working towards being an industrial project manager . . . Enjoys scuba diving as a hobby . . . Names the Minnesota Vikings as his favorite sports team . . . Lists “Foxcatcher” as his favorite sports movie . . . Birthdate is June 20, 1998.

Redshirt freshman who adds depth at 157 pounds.

High School: Competed at Edmond Santa Fe High School.

Personal: General studies major . . . Names the Oklahoma City Thunder as his favorite professional team . . . Lists the “Bad News Bears” as his top sports movie . . . Younger brother (Joe) is UCO teammate . . . Birthdate is Aug. 25, 1995.

Redshirt freshman 165-pounder ready to push for extended action . . . Picked up much-needed experience last year and is capable of helping the Bronchos.

2016-17: Competed in one open tournament during redshirt year, going 3-1.

High School: Three-time state placer at Collinsville High School, winning one championship . . . Helped lead Cardinals to three consecutive state team titles and finished with 110-40 career record . . . All-District and All-State selection as a senior.

Personal: Criminal Justice major with hopes of working for the FBI . . . Names the New England Patriots as his favorite sports team . . . Birthdate is Oct. 28th, 1997.


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Tanner Cole– 5-6– Freshman– Edmond, Okla.– Deer Creek

125

Von Gray– 6-0– Freshman– Pryor, Okla.– Pryor

125

Ty Lucas– 5-9– Freshman– Ardmore, Okla.– Plainview

149

Brik Filippo– 5-8– Freshman– Oklahoma City, Okla.– Tuttle

141

Nate Keim– 5-7– Freshman– Collinsville, Okla.– Collinsville

141

Highly-regarded rookie ready to help out at 125 this season.

High School: Four-year standout at Deer Creek High School in Edmond . . . Racked up sensational 138-9 career record and was a four-time state finalist, capturing three titles . . . Earned All-State honors as a senior.

Personal: Undecided on a major . . . Enjoys fishing as a hobby . . . Names the Dallas Cowboys as his favorite team . . . Lists Garth Brooks as his top musician . . . Birthdate is Feb. 24, 1999.

Highly-regarded freshman 141-pounder expected to provide excellent depth this season.

High School: Two-time state champion at powerhouse Tuttle High School, helping the Tigers win the team title both years . . . All-State selection as a senior.

Personal: Undecided on a major . . . Father (Jimmy) was a four-year wrestling letterman at UCO in the late 1980s, earning All-America honors in his final season . . . Enjoys fishing as his main hobby . . . Names the New York Yankees as his favorite professional team . . . Birthdate is Nov. 18, 1997.

Rookie 125-pounder who gives the Bronchos additional depth.

High School: Three-time state qualifier at Pryor High School . . . District champion, regional runner-up and third-place state finisher as a senior . . . Also a baseball standout for the Tigers.

Personal: Forensic sciences major . . . Class valedictorian at PHS . . . Birthdate is Sept. 1, 1998.

Talented rookie middleweight ready to help out at 141 pounds this season.

High School: Had sensational career at Collinsville High School, finishing with a 166-26 record . . . Four-time regional champion, four-time state placer and two-time state champion in helping lead the Cardinals to three team titles and one run-ner-up finish . . . Went 45-4 with 36 bonus-point wins as a senior in earning All-State honors . . . Also a baseball letterman.

Personal: Undecided on a major but wants to be a coach . . . Father (Mike) was a two-time NCAA Division II national finalist for the Bronchos in the mid-1990s, winning a title in 1994-95 when he finished 47-3 in setting a school-record for single-sea-son wins . . . Enjoys snowboarding as a hobby . . . Names J. Cole as his favorite musician . . . Birthdate is May 27, 1998.

Freshman coming off brilliant high school career who is capa-ble of helping at either 149 or 157 pounds.

High School: Put together phenomenal 125-3 record at Plainview High School in Ardmore in winning three straight state championships and helping the Indians capture two team titles . . . Went 44-1 as a sophomore, 49-2 as a junior and 32-0 as a senior . . . All-State pick after his final season.

Personal: Undecided on a major . . . Names the Dallas Cow-boys his favorite professional team . . . Birthdate is Oct. 23, 1997.


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Canon Randall– 5-5– Freshman– Oklahoma City, Okla.– Westmoore

125

Dylan Prince– 6-2– Freshman– Pittsburg, Kan.– Pittsburg

Hvy.

Tracy Reeder– 5-8– Freshman– Claremore, Okla.– Claremore

141

Joe Speno– 6-0– Freshman– Edmond, Okla.– Edmond Santa Fe

165

Elijah Tanner– 5-7– Freshman– Collinsville, Okla.– Collinsville

157

Freshman big man capable of helping out at 197 pounds or heavyweight.

High School: Two-time state placer at Pittsburg (Kan.) High School . . . Went 28-4 with 24 falls as a senior at 195, finishing third in the state meet . . . Three-time Junior Nationals All-Ameri-can . . . Also a football letterman.

Personal: Industrial safety major . . . Enjoys hunting as a hob-by . . . Names the Kansas City Chiefs as his top professional team . . . Lists Hank Williams Jr. as his favorite musician . . . Birthdate is Jan. 12, 1999.

Rookie lightweight who gives added depth at 125 pounds and a probable redshirt this season.

High School: Prep standout at Westmoore High School, winning three straight state championships and finishing with 101-14 career record . . . Central Oklahoma Athletic Conference Outstanding Wrestler and an All-State pick following senior year.

Personal: Undecided on a major . . . Names the Oklahoma City Thunder as his top professional team . . . Lists the Migos as his favorite musical group . . . Birthdate is Sept. 8, 1998.

Newcomer ready to provide help at either 141 or 149 pounds, though will probably redshirt.

High School: Three-time state qualifier at Claremore High School . . . Class 5A state runner-up as a senior for the Zebras, finishing with a 27-6 record.

Personal: Business major . . . Names the New England Patriots as his favorite professional team . . . Lists Kendrick Lamar as his top musician . . . Birthdate is April 13, 1999.

Local product and rookie 165-pounder looking to help out.

High School: State qualifier as a senior at Edmond Santa Fe High School . . . Also a football letterman for the Wolves.

Personal: General studies major . . . Older brother (Nicholas) is UCO teammate . . . Lists the Washington Redskins as his top professional team . . . Names “Sandlot” as his favorite sports movie . . . Birthdate is Oct. 2, 1998.

Talented freshman middleweight ready to be a factor at 157 pounds.

High School: Prep star at Collinsville High School, helping lead the Cardinals to a pair of state titles . . . Three-time state cham-pion and ended career in style at last year’s state tournament, outscoring his three opponents by a combined 52-5 . . . Went 35-2 as a senior in picking up All-State accolades.

Personal: Sports medicine major . . . Younger brother (Caleb) won state title as a freshman for Collinsville last year . . . Enjoys lifting weights and fishing as hobbies . . . Names Future as his favorite musician . . . Birthdate is Oct. 21, 1998


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2016-17 season revieW

Dual results (18-0)Date Opponent ResultWednesday, Nov. 9 at McKendree W, 21-19Thursday, Nov. 10 at Missouri Baptist W, 44-0Wednesday, Dec. 7 Ouachita Baptist W, 47-3Monday, Dec. 19 Hastings@ W, 29-6Monday, Dec. 19 Concordia@ W, 48-0Monday, Dec. 19 Lyon@ W, 38-12Monday, Dec. 19 Wayland Baptist@ W, 39-3Sunday, Jan. 8 at Central Missouri* W, 37-6Wednesday, Jan. 11 Oklahoma City W, 35-12Saturday, Jan. 14 Western State# W, 25-18Saturday, Jan. 14 Chadron State# W, 20-18Saturday, Jan. 14 Southwest Minnesota State# W, 24-14Friday, Jan. 20 Nebraska-Kearney* W, 22-16Saturday, Jan. 21 Adams State W, 33-9Monday, Jan. 23 Colorado State-Pueblo W, 22-12Friday, Jan. 27 at Lindenwood* W, 19-16Wednesday, Feb. 1 at Newman* W, 43-6Sunday, Feb. 5 Fort Hays State* W, 30-9Note: Bold-Home dual; *-MIAA Dual; @-OCU Duals; #-Midwest Duals

tournament resultsOklahoma City Open: First (McQuigg, Zamora, Barreras, Lindsey, Dutton, Cotter); Second

(Rowe, Hane, Tustin, Ryan, Hawes); Third (Finn, Wilson); Fourth (Steltzlen, McGee)Oklahoma Open: Second (Steltzlen, Barreras, Cotter); Third (Rowe, Ailey, Dutton, Hawes, Wil-

son); Fourth (Lindsey)Lindenwood Open: First (Rowe); Second (Cotter); Third (Barreras); Fourth (Wilson); Fifth

(Zamora)Fort Hays State Open: First (Lindsey, Cotter); Third (Rowe); Fourth (Dauphin, Barreras, Hawes)Jet Invite: First (Lindsey, Ryan, Barreras, Wilson, Cotter); Second (Carrillo); Third (Steltzlen);

Fourth (Dauphin, Ailey, Hawes)MIAA Championships: First (Ailey, Barreras, Wilson, Cotter); Third (D’Amico, Dauphin, Stelt-

zlen, Dutton, Head); Fourth (Stallworth)Regionals: First (Cotter); Second (Ailey, Dutton); Fourth (Lindsey, Wilson)Nationals: Fifth (Ailey); Seventh (Cotter)

MIAA: 5-0At Home: 6-0On the road: 5-0Neutral: 7-0Vs. Ranked: 7-0

On Monday: 5-0On Tuesday: N/AOn Wednesday: 4-0On Thursday: 1-0On Friday: 2-0

On Saturday: 4-0On Sunday: 2-0First night of back-to-back: 2-0Second night: 2-0Wrestling same day: 7-0


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2016-17 statistics

Falls TF MDWrestler, Weight W-L W-L W-L W-L TDs NFs Rev. Esc.Josh Lindsey, 125 ...................24-9 12-3 2-0 2-0 45-22 14-7 7-3 23-46Tim Null, 125 ..........................8-5 5-4 0-0 1-0 17-10 2-2 5-3 11-10Zac D’Amico, 125 ..................10-13 0-0 0-0 3-1 25-20 4-4 4-3 22-21Garrett Rowe, 125 .................19-3 4-0 4-1 5-1 33-21 28-5 7-4 23-19Noah McQuigg, 125 ................9-4 2-1 3-0 1-0 18-6 18-2 4-8 9-14Blake Dauphin, 133 ...............22-12 7-5 4-0 5-2 39-24 34-5 4-2 23-25Rio Zamora, 133 ....................15-8 0-2 0-0 4-4 41-25 5-7 4-1 25-39Aaron Hane, 133 .....................7-8 1-2 0-1 1-0 18-28 3-2 1-4 35-19Joshua Ailey, 141 ..................32-12 20-3 2-0 1-3 49-29 27-13 10-9 19-33Tyler Tustin, 141 ....................11-9 7-2 0-1 2-2 13-25 5-8 1-7 23-5 Cy Trindle, 141 ........................4-4 2-0 0-0 0-0 4-9 2-3 3-1 8-6Will Steltzlen, 149 .................24-21 12-3 1-2 2-3 50-58 20-13 12-18 41-33Briar Stopp, 149 ......................4-1 1-0 0-0 0-1 6-4 0-2 0-1 4-2Shamar Young, 149 .................0-3 0-0 0-0 0-1 3-5 1-2 1-1 2-3Bryan Dutton, 157 ................34-12 6-0 5-0 4-0 61-25 26-1 1-3 44-47Cody Ryan, 157 .......................8-6 0-0 2-0 0-0 14-7 4-2 1-0 8-16Jerrod McKinstry, 157 .............0-2 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-5 0-4 0-0 2-0Justin Walker, 157 ...................3-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-2 1-0 1-1 2-2Paden Bailey, 157/165 ............6-5 4-1 0-0 1-0 7-10 2-2 0-4 11-4Danny Carrillo, 165 .................8-7 0-3 0-0 2-0 27-18 4-3 1-2 19-26Dakota Head, 165 ..................10-4 3-0 0-0 1-0 23-8 5-5 5-2 10-22Mason Thompson, 165 ...........2-2 0-1 1-1 0-0 5-6 3-3 1-1 5-3Gage Stallworth, 165/174/184 6-11 1-1 0-2 1-1 12-26 4-9 7-2 17-19Miguel Barreras, 174 .............38-9 10-1 6-0 13-0 110-22 37-7 4-7 39-72Caleb Hawes, 184 .................21-14 7-3 0-2 2-0 39-34 7-11 9-3 35-38John Finn, 184 .......................10-9 4-4 0-3 0-0 18-17 2-20 0-3 13-20Walker Smith, 184 ..................3-9 2-2 0-0 0-2 10-19 2-10 2-5 12-18Greg Wilson, 197 ...................33-8 11-1 5-0 3-1 67-19 32-5 0-6 30-45Thomas Shepherd, 197 ..........7-10 2-1 0-1 1-0 10-16 3-2 1-1 17-15Caleb Cotter, 285 ...................33-5 5-2 9-1 2-0 52-17 37-5 11-8 30-30Evan McGee, 285 ...................10-7 2-0 0-0 0-1 8-6 0-2 3-3 16-21Kyle Factor, 285 ......................5-7 3-2 0-0 0-1 7-10 0-1 1-1 11-8Griffin Qualls, 285 ...................0-3 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 3-3


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all-americansIn 64 seasons of wrestling, Central Oklahoma has had 132

wrestlers win All-America honors a combined 239 times. Ten wrestlers have been four-time All-Americans, 22 have earned All-America recognition three times and 32 have been two-time honorees.

The Bronchos have had at least seven All-Americans 12 times (1979, '81, '84, '85, '87, '89, '90 '93, '94, '95, '02 and '07) with a high of eight in 1981, '94, '95 and '07. UCO has had All-Ameri-cans in three divisions -- NCAA Division I (seven), NAIA (86) and NCAA Division II (146).

NCAA Division II2016-17

5th Place – Joshua Ailey (141 pounds)7th Place – Caleb Cotter (Heavy-weight)

2014-151st Place – Chris Watson (165)

2013-141st Place – Casy Rowell (133)2nd Place – Cory Dauphin (157), Chris Watson (165)

2012-131st Place – Cory Dauphin (157)4th Place – Chris Watson (165)5th Place – Casy Rowell (133), Jordan Basks (149)6th Place – Cody Dauphin (Hvy)7th Place – Kelly Henderson (174)

2011-124th Place – Tanner Keck (184)5th Place – Casy Rowell (141), Ky Corley (149)

2010-116th Place – Cory Dauphin (157), Kelly Henderson (174)7th Place – Trison Graham (133)

2009-103rd Place – Dustin Finn (Hvy)7th Place – Scott Berens (133)8th Place – Cody Rowell (174)

2008-092nd Place – Dustin Finn (Hvy)4th Place – Tim Elliott (125), Tom-my McCarty (174)5th Place – Luke Elmore (149)8th Place – Scott Berens (133)

2007-081st Place – Kyle Evans (141)2nd Place – Dustin Finn (Hvy)5th Place – Tim Elliott (133)6th Place – Colby Robinson (149), Heath Jolley (184)

2006-071st Place – Kyle Evans (141)

2nd Place – Tyler Zukerman (125), Jared Henning (133), Jason Leavitt (157), Josh LeadingFox (Hvy)3rd Place – Jared Hess (184)4th Place – Shea Timothy (149)5th Place – Heath Jolley (197)

2005-062nd Place – Kyle Evans (141)3rd Place – Earl Jones (133)6th Place – Shane Caruthers (125), Shea Timothy (149), Cort Petersen (165), Chris Finn (Hvy)

2004-055th Place – Josh LeadingFox (Hvy)6th Place – Kyle Evans (141)7th Place – Jared Henning (133), Shea Timothy (149), Cort Petersen (165)

2003-041st Place – Cole Province (133), Jason Tapia (174)2nd Place – Shawn Silvis (165)3rd Place – Kevin Lochner (197)7th Place – Wade Bramlitt (141)8th Place – Bryan Tapley (184)

2002-031st Place – Mark Dodgen (125), Cole Province (133), Shawn Silvis (165)3rd Place – Jeff Henning (184)7th Place – Jerod Goodwin (149)

2001-021st Place – Cole Province (133), Matt Dodgen (141), Shawn Silvis (165), Muhammed Lawal (197)2nd Place – Chris Saferite (125)3rd Place – Jeff Henning (184)4th Place – Michael Barreras (149)

2000-011st Place – Cole Province (133)2nd Place – Gable Sullivan (149), Muhammed Lawal (184)3rd Place – Mark Dodgen (125)

1999-001st Place – Mark Dodgen (125)2nd Place – Gable Sullivan (149)3rd Place – Jody Marple (165),

Jeremiah Constant (Hvy)7th Place – Joe Schneider (141)8th Place – Tony Realmuto (174)

1998-991st Place – Jeremiah Constant (197), Edwin Lorne (184)3rd Place – Brock Moore (133)5th Place – Claude Davis (Hvy)

1997-981st Place – Matt Goodson (126)2nd Place – Jody Marple (150)3rd Place – Brock Moore (118)5th Place – Edwin Lorne (190)6th Place – Gable Sullivan (142)

1996-972nd Place – Keith Kizarr (118), Ryan Vratil (142), Matt Surber (158)5th Place – Matt Goodson (134)7th Place – Mark Cunningham (167)8th Place – Brock Moore (126)

1995-961st Place – Jerry Best (142), Shawn Bateman (150), Mark Cun-ningham (158)3rd Place – Matt Goodson (126)7th Place – Jeff Pease (Hvy)8th Place – Ryan Vratil (134)

1994-951st Place – Brian Melchiori (126), Mike Keim (134), Jerry Best (142)2nd Place – Shawn Bateman (150), Mark Cunningham (158), Jeff Pease (Hvy)3rd Place – Keith Kizarr (118), Chad Humphrey (190)

1993-941st Place – Brian Melchiori (126), Ryan Martin (134), Jerry Best (142), Wes White (158)2nd Place – Randy Zellner (118), Keith Cunningham (167)5th Place – Chad Humphrey (190)6th Place – Mark Cunningham (150)

1992-931st Place – Todd Drake (142), Wes White (158), Keith Cunningham (167)2nd Place – Randy Zellner (118), Mike Keim (134)4th Place – Biff Jones (150)5th Place – Travis Moman (126)

1991-921st Place – Randy Zellner (118), Keith Cunningham (158), Howard Moore (167)3rd Place – Travis Moman (126), Todd Drake (142)5th Place – Ryan Martin (134)

1990-912nd Place – Howard Moore (167)3rd Place – Jeff Gowens (134), Todd Drake (142), Greg Oplotnik (190)4th Place – Wayne Cole (177)8th Place – Randy Zellner (118)

1989-901st Place – Johnny Nimmo (150), Howard Moore (167), Greg Oplot-nik (190)3rd Place – Jeff Gowens (134)4th Place – Jimmy Filippo (142)5th Place – Brett Beams (177)6th Place – Andy Howington (158)

1976-773rd Place – Kent Taylor (118), David James (126)4th Place – Richard Long (Hvy)

1975-761st Place – Bill Mitchell (167)4th Place – Richard Long (Hvy)

NAIA1988-89

1st Place – Shawn Fleming (118), Johnny Nimmo (158)2nd Place – Jeff Gowens (134), Marc Hull (142)3rd Place – Tony Pacheco (126)5th Place – Greg Oplotnik (190)7th Place – Howard Moore (167)


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all-americans1987-88

1st Place – Johnny Nimmo (158)2nd Place – Shawn Fleming (118), Todd Steidley (142), Kevin Free-man (150)5th Place – Richard Agee (177)

1986-871st Place – Todd Steidley (142), Johnny Nimmo (150)2nd Place – Brett Beams (167)5th Place – Jerry Goss (134), Dar-ren Peaster (158)6th Place – Bill Ogilvie (190)7th Place – Shawn Fleming (118)

1985-861st Place – Joe Starzenski (134)2nd Place – Billy Reid (126), Stoney Wright (150)3rd Place – Kevin Freeman (142)5th Place – Howard Seay (167)6th Place – Jack O'Connor (158)

1984-851st Place – Ricky Bollenbach (142)2nd Place – Billy Reid (118), Joe Starzenski (134), Kevin Freeman (150), Jack O'Connor (158), How-ard Seay (167)3rd Place – Johnny Deaton (177)

1983-841st Place – Jack O'Connor (158), Benny Coleman (177)2nd Place – Darren Huff (134), Mark Allen (150)3rd Place – Mickey McGowan (118), Ronnie James (142)4th Place – Gary Astle (167)

1982-831st Place – Ronnie James (142)2nd Place – Benny Coleman (177)6th Place – Gary Astle (167)7th Place – Mark Allen (150)

1981-821st Place – Ronnie James (142), Bill Ameen (177)2nd Place – Darren Huff (134)3rd Place – Joe Starzenski (126), Mike Clark (158)4th Place – Benny Coleman (167)

1980-811st Place – Dennis Kendrick (118), Todd Osborn (126), Ronnie James (134), Alan Maddox (142), Benny Coleman (167), Bill Ameen (177)4th Place – Will Allen (158)8th Place – Ronnie Hawkins (190)

1979-801st Place – David James (134)3rd Place – Kent Taylor (118), Jeff Robinett (126)7th Place – Gary Astle (167)8th Place – Will Allen (150)

1978-791st Place – David James (134), Johnny Powell (142)2nd Place – Jeff Robinett (118)4th Place – Kent Taylor (126)5th Place – John Finn (158), Steve Foster (Hvy)6th Place – Ron Zeno (167)

1977-782nd Place – David James (134)3rd Place – Danny Cruze (142)5th Place – Jeff Robinett (118), John Stroble (177)

1975-762nd Place – Doug McHenry (118), Bill Mitchell (177)4th Place – Kevin Smith (190)

1974-751st Place – Terry Henry (126)2nd Place – Bill Mitchell (177)

1973-741st Place – Terry Henry (126), Bill Mitchell (177)3rd Place – Bill Dickey (167)4th Place – Eddie Sullivan (158)

1972-732nd Place – Tom Carter (167)5th Place – Randy Ross (118), David Turner (126)6th Place – Steve Randall (142)

NCAA Division I1936-37

2nd Place – Ted Anderson (126)3rd Place – Morey Villareal (135)

1935-361st Place – Ted Anderson (123), Ray Clemons (191)

1934-352nd Place – Louis Tomlinson (145)

1933-342nd Place – Emil Shellstede (175)

1928-292nd Place – Bryan Watkins (155)

four-time all-americansName Years PlacesBill Mitchell 1974-75-76-76 1-2-1-2*David James 1977-78-79-80 3-2-1-1Benny Coleman 1981-82-83-84 1-4-2-1Ronnie James 1981-82-83-84 1-1-1-3Johnny Nimmo 1987-88-89-90 1-1-1-1Howard Moore 1989-90-91-92 7-1-2-1Randy Zellner 1991-92-93-94 8-1-2-2Mark Cunningham 1994-95-96-97 6-2-1-7Cole Province 2001-02-03-04 1-1-1-1Kyle Evans 2005-06-07-08 6-2-1-1*-Mitchell was 1st in NCAA II and 2nd in NAIA in 1976

three-time all-americansName Years PlacesKent Taylor 1977-79-80 3-4-3Jeff Robinett 1978-79-80 5-2-3Gary Astle 1980-83-84 7-6-4Joe Starzenski 1982-85-86 3-2-1Jack O’Connor 1984-85-86 1-2-6Kevin Freeman 1985-86-88 2-3-2Shawn Fleming 1987-88-89 7-2-1Jeff Gowens 1989-90-91 2-3-3Greg Oplotnik 1989-90-91 5-1-3Todd Drake 1991-92-93 3-3-1Keith Cunningham 1992-93-94 1-1-2Jerry Best 1994-95-96 1-1-1Matt Goodson 1996-97-98 3-5-1Brock Moore 1997-98-99 8-3-3Gable Sullivan 1998-00-01 6-2-2Mark Dodgen 2000-01-03 1-3-1Shawn Silvis 2002-03-04 1-1-2Shea Timothy 2005-06-07 7-6-4Dustin Finn 2008-09-10 2-2-3Cory Dauphin 2011-13-14 6-1-2Casy Rowell 2012-13-14 5-5-1Chris Watson 2013-14-15 4-2-1

tWo-time all-americansName Years Places Ted Anderson 1936-37 1-2Terry Henry 1974-75 1-1Richard Long 1976-77 4-4Will Allen 1980-81 8-4Bill Ameen 1981-82 1-1Darren Huff 1982-84 2-2Mark Allen 1983-84 7-2Billy Reid 1985-86 2-2Howard Seay 1985-86 2-5Todd Steidley 1987-88 1-2Ryan Martin 1992-94 5-1Travis Moman 1992-93 3-5Mike Keim 1993-95 2-1Wes White 1993-94 1-1Chad Humphrey 1994-95 5-3Brian Melchiori 1994-95 1-1Shawn Bateman 1995-96 2-1Jeff Pease 1995-96 2-7Keith Kizarr 1995-97 3-2Ryan Vratil 1996-97 8-2Edwin Lorne 1998-99 5-1Jody Marple 1998-00 2-3Jeremiah Constant 1999-00 1-3Muhammed Lawal 2001-02 2-1Jeff Henning 2002-03 3-3Cort Petersen 2005-06 7-6Jared Henning 2005-07 7-2Josh LeadingFox 2005-07 5-2Heath Jolley 2007-08 5-6Tim Elliott 2008-09 5-4Scott Berens 2009-10 8-7Kelly Henderson 2011-13 6-7


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ncaa Division ii championshipsSeason UCO Points Runner-Up (Points) UCO All-Americans 2006-07 124.5 Nebraska-Kearney (108.5) Eight (One champion)2002-03 87.5 Nebraska-Kearney (73.5) Five (Three champions)2001-02 128 North Dakota State (116.5) Seven (Four champions)1994-95 148 Nebraska-Omaha (103) Eight (Three champions)1993-94 127.25 Minnesota State-Mankato (65.5) Eight (Four champions)1992-93 108.5 Nebraska-Omaha (68) Seven (Three champions)1991-92 91.5 North Dakota State (78.5) Six (Three champions

naia championshipsSeason UCO Points Runner-Up (Points) UCO All-Americans1988-89 105 Simon Fraser (92) Seven (Two champions)1986-87 92.25 Alaska Pacific (71.5) Seven (Two champions)1985-86 98.5 Southern Oregon (91.25) Six (One champion)1984-85 124.25 Colorado State-Pueblo (80.5) Seven (One champion)1983-84 122.25 Jamestown (89.25) Seven (Two champions)1981-82 105.5 Adams State (88.25) Six (Two champions)1980-81 155.25 Adams State (69.5) Eight (Six champions)1978-79 102.5 Adams State (69) Seven (Two champions)

Central Oklahoma has long had one of the most successful wrestling programs in the nation, having claimed 15 national championships.UCO won eight titles while members of the NAIA and has taken seven crowns since joining NCAA Division II in 1990.The Bronchos have also had eight national runner-up finishes in four different divisions – AAU (1935), NCAA Division I (1936), NAIA (1974 and ’88)

and NCAA Division II (1990, ’91, ’96 and ’00). UCO has finished in the top-five 37 times in their 63-year history.

national tournament history

2017 (4th)*Caleb Cotter (Hvy.)

2015 (10th)*Chris Watson (165)

2014 (6th)Cory Dauphin (157)Chris Watson (165)

2013 (2nd)Casy Rowell (133)Jordan Basks (149)Cory Dauphin (157)Kelly Henderson (174)

2012 (1st)Ky Corley (149)

2009 (T-2nd)Tim Elliott (125)Dustin Finn (Hvy)

2008 (1st)*Kyle Evans (141)Heath Jolley (197)Dustin Finn (Hvy)

2007 (1st)*Kyle Evans (141)Shea Timothy (149)Justin Wood (165)Jared Hess (184)Heath Jolley (197)Josh LeadingFox (Hvy)

2006 (1st)Kyle Evans (141)Jared Hess (174)Chris Finn (Hvy)

2005 (3rd)Kyle Evans (141)Josh LeadingFox (Hvy)

2004 (1st)Cole Province (133)*Shawn Silvis (165)Jason Tapia (174)Kevin Lochner (197)

2003 (1st)Mark Dodgen (125)*Cole Province (133)Shawn Silvis (165)Jeff Henning (184)

2002 (1st)Cole Province (133)Matt Dodgen (141)Michael Barreras (149)Nathan Gomez (157)Shawn Silvis (165)Jeff Henning (184)*Muhammed Lawal (197)

2001 (1st)*Mark Dodgen (125)Cole Province (133)Gable Sullivan (149)Muhammed Lawal (184)T.J. Tallent (197)Jeremy McCoy (Hvy)

2000 (1st)Joe Schneider (141)Gable Sullivan (149)Muhammed Lawal (184)*Jeremiah Constant (Hvy)

1999 (1st)Jody Marple (157)Tony Realmuto (174)Edwin Lorne (184)*Jeremiah Constant (197)

Claude Davis (Hvy)1998 (1st)

Brock Moore (118)Matt Goodson (126)Gable Sullivan (142)Jody Marple (150)Matt Surber (158)

1997 (1st)Keith Kizarr (118)Matt Goodson (134)Ryan Vratil (142)Jody Marple (150)Matt Surber (158)Winterhawk Windchief (Hvy)

1996 (1st)Keith Kizarr (118)Matt Goodson (126)Ryan Vratil (134)*Jerry Best (142)Shawn Bateman (150)Jeff Pease (Hvy)

1995 (1st)Brian Melchiori (126)*Mike Keim (134)Jerry Best (142)Shawn Bateman (150)Mark Cunningham (158)Chad Beeson (167)Kyle Vandruff (177)Chad Humphrey (190)Jeff Pease (Hvy)

1994 (1st)Randy Zellner (118)Ryan Martin (134)Mark Cunningham (150)

Wes White (158)*Keith Cunningham (167)Chad Drake (177)Chad Humphrey (190)Robert Washington (Hvy)

1993 (1st)Randy Zellner (118)Travis Moman (126)Mike Keim (134)Todd Drake (142)Biff Jones (150)Wes White (158)Keith Cunningham (167)Chris Griffin (177)

1992 (1st)Travis Moman (126)Ryan Martin (134)Todd Drake (142)Keith Cunningham (158)Howard Moore (167)Wayne Cole (190)

1991 (1st)Randy Zellner (118)Todd Drake (142)Wayne Cole (177)Greg Oplotnik (190)

1990 (1st)Shawn Fleming (118)Jeff Gowens (134)Johnny Nimmo (150)Greg Oplotnik (190)

*-Regional Wrestler of the Year

regional champions

UCO has crowned 106 individual regional champions since joining NCAA Division II in 1990. Cole Province (2001-04) and Kyle Evans (2005-08) are the only four-time champions and the Bronchos have had 13 individuals named Regional Wrestler of the Year.


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Top 25 Career WinsPlace Name and Weight Years Record1. Keith Cunningham, 158-67 1990-94 141-41-02. Casy Rowell, 125-33-41 2009-14 134-32-03. Randy Zellner, 118 1990-94 132-42-04. Shawn Silvis, 165-74 2000-04 131-28-04. Johnny Nimmo, 150-58 1986-90 131-38-16. Chris Watson, 157-65 2010-15 130-28-06. Cole Province, 133 2000-04 130-22-06. Jeff Gowens, 126-34 1987-91 130-56-49. Jody Marple, 150-65 1996-00 126-49-010. Kyle Evans, 141 2005-08 125-20-011. Cory Dauphin, 157 2010-14 124-22-012. Ronnie James, 134-42 1980-84 122-16-113. Jarrett Edison, 197 2007-12 122-55-014. Todd Drake, 142-50 1989-93 121-54-415. Shawn Fleming, 118 1986-90 120-32-316. David James, 126-34 1976-80 116-16-017. Mark Cunningham, 150-77 1993-97 113-49-018. Greg Oplotnik, 190-Hvy 1987-91 111-44-219. Howard Moore, 167-77 1988-92 104-39-520. Muhammed Lawal, 184-97 1999-02 103-22-020. Cody Dauphin, Hvy 2010-14 103-49-022. Benny Coleman, 167-77 1980-84 101-18-023. Gable Sullivan, 134-49 1996-01 100-33-023. Joe Starzenski, 126 1981-86 100-40-223. Josh LeadingFox, Hvy 2002-07 100-43-023. Tanner Keck, 184 2009-13 100-55-0

Top 10 Single-Season WinsPlace Name and Weight Season Record1. Mike Keim, 134 1994-95 47-3-02. Todd Steidley, 142 1986-87 43-6-12. Keith Cunningham, 158 1991-92 43-9-02. Tim Elliott, 125-33 2008-09 43-12-05. Chris Watson, 165 2014-15 42-0-06. Shawn Silvis, 165 2003-04 41-4-06. Brian Melchiori, 126 1994-95 41-5-06. Ronnie James, 142 1983-84 41-4-09. Five tied 40

Top 10 Career Winning PercentagePlace Name and Weight Years Record Pct.1. Bill Mitchell, 167-77 1973-76 92-11-0 .8932. Ronnie James, 134-42 1980-84 122-16-1 .8813. David James, 126-34 1976-80 116-16-0 .8794. Kyle Evans, 141 2004-08 125-20-0 .8625. Mike Keim, 134 1992-95 72-11-0 .8676. Jerry Best, 142 1994-96 77-13-0 .8567. Cole Province, 133 2000-04 130-22-0 .8558. Cory Dauphin, 157 2010-14 124-22-0 .8498. Benny Coleman, 167-77 1980-84 101-18-0 .84910. Dustin Finn, Hvy 2006-10 89-17-0 .840(Minimum 70 career wins)

Top 10 Career FallsPlace Name and Weight Years Falls1. Gable Sullivan, 149 1996-01 542. Johnny Nimmo, 150-58 1986-90 503. Joshua Ailey, 141 2015-17 394. Cody Dauphin, Hvy. 2010-14 365. Dustin Finn, Hvy. 2006-10 355. Jeremiah Constant, 197-Hvy. 1998-00 357. Keith Cunningham, 158-67 1990-94 337. Mark Dodgen, 125-33 1999-03 337. Jason Tapia, 174 2002-04 337. Benny Coleman, 177 1980-84 33

Top 10 Single-Season FallsPlace Name and Weight Season Falls1. Jeremiah Constant, 197 1998-99 232. Benny Coleman, 177 1983-84 213. Joshua Ailey, 141 2016-17 203. Jason Tapia, 174 2003-04 205. Joshua Ailey, 141 2015-16 196. Gable Sullivan, 149 1997-98 187. Jordan Basks, 149 2013-14 178. Gable Sullivan, 149 2000-01 168. Mark Dodgen, 125 2000-01 168. Wayne Cole 1991-92 16

Top 10 Career Technical FallsPlace Name and Weight Years T. F.1. Kyle Evans, 141 2005-08 252. Shawn Fleming, 118 1986-90 223. Casy Rowell, 125-33-41 2009-14 173. Kevin Freeman, 150 1984-88 175. Muhammed Lawal, 184-97 1999-02 156. Jerry Best, 142 1993-96 126. Keith Cunningham, 158-67 1990-94 128. Mark Cunningham, 158 1994-97 109. Caleb Cotter, Hvy. 2016-17 99. Jarrett Edison, 197 2007-12 99. Cole Province, 133 2000-04 9

Top 10 Single-Season Technical FallsPlace Name and Weight Season T. F.1. Kyle Evans, 141 2007-08 112. Caleb Cotter, Hvy. 2016-17 92. Shawn Fleming, 118 1989-90 94. Casy Rowell, 133 2012-13 84. Muhammed Lawal, 197 2000-01 84. Kevin Freeman, 150 1985-86 87. Jerry Best, 142 1995-96 77. Mike Keim, 134 1994-95 77. Howard Seay, 167 1985-86 710. Five wrestlers with six tech. falls

Top 10 Career Major DecisionsPlace Name and Weight Years M.D.1. Chris Watson, 157-65 2010-15 362. Cole Province, 133 2001-04 332. Shawn Fleming, 118 1986-90 334. Casy Rowell, 125-33-41 2009-14 315. Jarrett Edison, 197 2007-12 295. Joe Starzenski, 126 1981-86 295. Ronnie James, 142 1980-84 298. Mark Cunningham, 158 1993-99 288. Keith Kizarr, 118 1993-99 288. Keith Cunningham, 167 1990-94 28

Top 10 Single-Season Major DecisionsPlace Name and Weight Season M.D.1. Chris Watson, 165 2014-15 182. Keith Kizarr, 118 1994-95 142. Greg Oplotnik, 190 1989-90 142. Ronnie James, 142 1983-84 144. Miguel Barreras, 174 2016-17 134. Chris Watson, 165 2013-14 134. Muhammed Lawal, 197 2001-02 134. Mike Keim, 134 1994-95 139. Tim Elliott, 125 2008-09 129. Shawn Fleming, 118 1987-88 129. Howard Seay, 167 1985-86 12

Top Five Winning StreaksPlace Name and Weight Season(s) Streak1. Cory Dauphin, 157 2012-14 542. Ronnie James, 142 1982-84 473. Cole Province, 133 2001-04 464. Kyle Evans, 141 2006-08 435. Chris Watson, 165 2014-15 42

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A-A-A-A-A

Jerome Adams, 1997-98Derrick Adkins, 2010-11David Aduddell, 1983-85-86Richard Agee, 1988-90Dylan Aguilar, 2011Joshua Ailey, 2016-17Mark Allen, 1982-83-84Raymond Allen, 1939-40Will Allen, 1980-81David Alley, 1979-80Bill Ameen, 1981-82Ocie Anderson, 1937-38-39Ted Anderson, 1935-36-37Gary Astle, 1980-81-83-84Zach Aylor, 2012-13-14

B-B-B-B-B

Paden Bailey, 2017Josh Bain, 2003Fay Barnett, 1988-90-91-92Gerald Barnett, 1936-37-38-39Michael Barreras, 2002Miguel Barreras, 2017Jordan Basks, 2013-14Shawn Bateman, 1994-95-96-97Brett Beams, 1987-90Chad Beeson, 1995Scott Berens, 2009-10Eden Bernstein, 2010Jim Beshears, 1998Jerry Best, 1994-95-96Larry Blunt, 1988Ricky Bollenbach, 1983-84-85Wade Bramlitt, 2002-03-04-05Trey Branscum, 2008-10Josh Breece, 2014, 2016Robert Breece, 1939-40Ryan Brooks, 2012-13-14-16Danny Brown, 1993Dudley Brown, 1940-47Nicky Brown, 1977Pat Brule, 1980Kyle Buckley, 2014Shelby Bullard, 2003Jeff Burke, 1986-88-90

C-C-C-C-C

Arthur Caldwell, 1934James Callahan, 1929Danny Carrillo, 2016-17Tom Carter, 1973Jeremy Carter, 2002Shane Caruthers, 2005-06-07Clakie Chaffin, 1997Rod Chaney, 1979-80H.M. Chapman, 2001Mike Clark, 1981-82Ray Clemons, 1934-36Wayne Cole, 1991Benny Coleman, 1981-82-83-84Clint Colson, 1984-85Willard Compton, 1928

Jeremiah Constant, 1999-00James Copenhauer, 1939-40Michael Conner, 2015Ky Corley, 2011-12Caleb Cotter, 2017Kaleb Cradduck, 2011-12-14Kenneth Cramer, 1928Lloyd Crownover, 2014Harold Craven, 1926Danny Cruze, 1976-77-78-79Keith Cunningham, ‘91-92-93-94Mark Cunningham, ‘94-95-96-97

D-D-D-D-D

Zac D’Amico, 2015-16-17Richard Dabbs, 1977Brian Dalke, 2003Ryan Daniels, 2004-05Blake Dauphin, 2016-17Cody Dauphin, 2011-12-13-14Cory Dauphin, 2011-12-13-14Dempsey Davenport, 1982Jadon Davenport, 2016Jeromy Davenport, 2015-16Claude Davis, 1999Dean Davis, 1975Lee Davis, 1983-84-85Luke Davis, 2001Johnny Deaton, 1984-85-87Phillip Devine, 1938Nick Dewey, 2003Bill Dickey, 1973-74Gary Dill, 1977Mark Dodgen, 2000-01-03Matt Dodgen, 2000-01-02-03John Doerner, 1930-32Matt Douglass, 2002Reggie Douglas, 2007Gene Doussett, 1974-75Chad Drake, 1993-94-96Todd Drake, 1990-91-92-93Steve Dunlap, 1979-80Josh Durham, 2015Bryan Dutton, 2017

E-E-E-E-E

Jarrett Edison, 2008-10-11-12Jordan Edison, 2009Brian Edwards, 1997Steve Elkins, 2000Tim Elliott, 2008-09Luke Elmore, 2008-09Homer English, 1932Kyle Evans, 2005-06-07-08Will Evans, 1991

F-F-F-F-F

Kyle Factor, 2015-16-17Ova Farrow, 1947Rick Fennell, 1975Znick Ferrell, 2013-14Lynn Fidler, 1991-92-93Kevin Fields, 1983

Jimmy Filippo, 1987-88-89-90Cooper Finch, 2013-14-15Chris Finn, 2004-06Dustin Finn, 2007-08-09-10John Finn, 1978-79-80John Finn, 2014-15-17Patrick Finn, 2009-11Shawn Fleming, 1987-88-89-90L.C. Flemons, 1978Orville Fletcher, 1940Ralph Ford, 1939Ed Foster, 1936Shane Foster, 1986-87Steve Foster, 1979-80-81Lee Fowler, 1980Tony Franklin, 1979-80Ross Frederick, 1929-30Kevin Freeman, 1985-86-88

G-G-G-G-G

Colton Gallo, 2014-15Bob Galloway, 1973Melvin Gatewood, 1981-82Mark Gibson, 2002Cameron Gladd, 2009Larry Glenn, 1975-77Nathan Gomez, 1999-00-01-02Matt Goodson, 1995-96-97-98Mike Goodson, 1998-00Jerod Goodwin, 2003-04-05-06Jerry Goss, 1987-88Jeff Gowens, 1988-89-90-91Greg Gracey, 1985-86Trison Graham, 2010-11-12-13Chris Griffin, 1993-94Billie Grimes, 1947Willie Gunter, 2009

H-H-H-H-H

Aaron Hane, 2016-17Dylan Harman, 2014-15-16Benton Hart, 1938-39Caleb Hawes, 2015-17Ronnie Hawkins, 1977-81-82Dakota Head, 2017Shane Head, 1993Kelly Henderson, 2009-11-12-13Jared Henning, 2004-05-06-07Jeff Henning, 2002-03Ryan Henning, 2006-07Earl Henry, 1947Terry Henry, 1974-75Mickey Henry, 2001-03Garrett Henshaw, 2014Mark Henslick, 1999Jared Hess, 2004-05-06-07Alva Hill, 1938-39-40Warner Hines, 1930-31-32-33Phillip Hinton, 1983-84Jim Hixson, 1981Dwayne Hladik, 1987Stephen Hodge, 2001Richard Holland, 1993-94-95

Walter Holt, 1927-28-29-31Zach Housley, 2011Marlon Houston, 2015Andy Howington, 1989-90Jeromy Hudson, 1998Darren Huff, 1981-82-84Marc Hull, 1989Keegan Hulsey, 2010-11-12Scott Hulsey, 1984-85Quinn Hulsey, 2014Chad Humphrey, 1994-95Steve Hunt, 1974-75

I-I-I-I-I

Ben Iker, 2000Adam Ingram, 2006Butch Ingram, 1976-77

J-J-J-J-J

Cliff Jackson, 1987Ed Jackson, 2009-10John Jacobson, 2015David James, 1977-78-79-80DeWaune James, 2002Ronnie James, 1981-82-83-84Zach James, 2009Heath Jolley, 2006-07-08Eric Johnson, 2005Franco Johnson, 1998Seth Johnson, 2010Ted Johnson, 1928Travis Johnson, 2005Biff Jones, 1993-94Earl Jones, 2006Eddie Jones, 1933-34Hank Jones, 1976-77Vince Jouret, 1987John Juby, 1939-40

K-K-K-K-K

Tanner Keck, 2010-11-12-13Mike Keim, 1993-95Kirby Keith, 1980-81Dennis Kendrick, 1981Denny Kennedy, 1993-95Audrey Kennemer, 1933Harry Kent, 1926Sam Kent, 1929Kevin Kepley, 1980Glenn King, 1934-35-36-37Jantz Kinzer, 1987-88-91Jess Kirk, 1947Keith Kizarr, 1994-95-96-97Carson Kleinfeldt, 2005Arthur Kroeger, 1930-32

L-L-L-L-L

Ron Lambeth, 1974-75-77-78Aaron Lane, 2001-02Don Langham, 1973-74Rickey Langland, 1982-83-84Brody Largent, 2016Muhammed Lawal, 2000-01-02A.J. LeadingFox, 2007

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Josh LeadingFox, ‘03-05-06-07Jason Leavitt, 2006-07-08Robert LeGrande, 1979-80-82Brooks Levonitis, 1992Joe Lewallen, 1986-88Josh Lindsey, 2017Keith Lipps, 1988Rick Little, 1973Tom Loafman, 1975Kevin Lochner, 2004-05Richard Long, 1976-77Edwin Lorne, 1998-99Floyd Lorne, 1999Clint Loyd, 1999Scott Luschen, 1983

M-M-M-M-M

Alan Maddox, 1980-81Bob Manning, 1939-40Tony Marino, 1986Johnnie Marks, 1947Walter Marks, 1926Jody Marple, 1997-98-99-00Clay Marrs, 1996-98-99Dewayne Martin, 1976-77Ryan Martin, 1990-92-93-94Tony May, 1977Paul Mayfield, 2007-08David Massey, 1980Tommy McCarty, 2008-09Zack McCloud, 2009Jeremy McCoy, 2001Matt McCullough, 1988-90Mickey McGowan, 1982-84Evan McGee, 2016-17Doug McHenry, 1976-77Austin McNatt, 2012-13Brian Melchiori, 1994-95Kenny Meredith, 2006-08-09-10Alvin Metcalf, 2008Dane Meyer, 1986Bobby Miller, 1996Chris Miller, 2003John Miller, 1992Bill Minick, 1929Bill Mitchell, 1974-75-76Travis Moman, 1992-93Brock Moore, 1996-97-98-99Howard Moore, 1989-90-91-92Jeremiah Moore, 1996Weston Moore, 1999-00-02Ben Morgan, 2011-13Mikey Morgan, 2009Daniel Morrison, 2007-08-09Earl Murphy, 1926Forest Myers, 2014

N-N-N-N-N

Ryan Neasbitt, 1995Gary Nichols, 1986Johnny Nimmo, 1987-88-89-90Tim Null, 2017

O-O-O-O-O

Glenn Oakes, 1929Brennan Ochoa, 2010Jack O’Connor, 1984-85-86Dee Oden, 1947Bill Ogilvie, 1986-87Greg Oplotnik, 1988-89-90-91Todd Osborn, 1981Rodney O’Shields, 1986Lance Owens, 1989

P-P-P-P-P

Pat Pace, 1978-79-80Tony Pacheco, 1989Dennis Parker, 2001-02Gary Patterson, 1987David Patton, 1983Travis Payer, 2005-07Jeff Pease, 1995Darren Peaster, 1987Mark Peck, 1985-87Don Pekrul, 1980Cort Petersen, 2005-06Virgil Peterson, 1934Kelson Phillips, 2008Nathan Phillips, 1997-98Pen Phillips, 2003-07Ray Potter, 1928Boyd Powell, 1936-37Johnny Powell, 1978-79Cole Province, 2001-02-03-04John Province, 2005

Q-Q-Q-Q-Q

Austin Quinton, 2011-12-13-15

R-R-R-R-R

Steve Randall, 1973Dustin Randle, 2002Corby Ray, 2008Allen Raymond, 1938Tony Realmuto, 1999-00Rick Reeves, 1980Billy Reid, 1983-85-86Dustin Reed, 2012-14-15Richard Reneau, 1989Louis Reynolds, 1932-33Jeremiah Rhodes, 2004Zach Rhodes, 2004Nick Rice, 2008-09-10Ray Rice, 2000-01-02Curtis Riley, 1985-86-87-88Jeff Robinett, 1977-78-79-80Colby Robinson, 2007-08-09-10Connor Robinson, 2010-11Ryan Rosales, 2011Randy Ross, 1973-74-75-76Casy Rowell, 2010-12-13-14Cody Rowell, 2007-08-09-10Wes Ruth, 2005-06-07Spencer Rutherford, 2015-16Cody Ryan, 2016-17Mike Ryan, 1988-89

S-S-S-S-S

Chris Saferite, 2002-04-05LeSean Sanders, 2014-15Brent Sarette, 2005-06-07-08Som Saysana, 1998Emil Schillstede, 1932-33-34-35Andrew Schmauch, 2011-12-14Joe Schneider, 1998-99-00-01J.D. Scott, 1926-27-30-31Jeff Scott, 1999-00Howard Seay, 1985-86Peter Seay, 1989Barney Shadle, 1932-33J.B. Shanks, 2003Thomas Shepherd, 2017Zach Sikes, 2007Shawn Silvis, 2001-02-03-04Chance Skidgel, 1990-91-92-94Cory Smith, 1994Gene Smith, 1931-32-33-34Kevin Smith, 1973-74-75-76Walker Smith, 2017Todd Smoot, 1990Joe Snedden, 2010Eddie Sullivan, 1974-75Gable Sullivan, 1997-98-00-01Justin Suskey, 2010Gage Stallworth, 2016-17Austin Standage, 2010-11Todd Stapleton, 1988-89Zane Stapp, 1991Joe Starzenski, 1982-84-85-86Todd Steidley, 1987-88Will Steltzlen, 2015-17Dennis Stine, 1977David Stitt, 2003Briar Stopp, 2017Doak Stowe, 1934-35-36John Stroble, 1977-78Matt Surber, 1996-97-98Aaron Sweazy, 2003

T-T-T-T-T

T.J. Tallent, 1998-99-00-01Troy Talley, 1984-85Jason Tapia, 2003-04Bryan Tapley, 2003-04Jack Taylor, 1938Kent Taylor, 1977-78-79-80Kirk Taylor, 1976-77-78-79Lee Teague, 1934-35Burl Thompson, 1937-38Cody Thompson, 2000Mason Thompson, 2016Shea Timothy, 2004-05-06-07Louis Tomlinson, 1933-34-35-36Randy Tonche, 2011David Turner, 1973Tyler Tustin, 2014, 2016-7

V-V-V-V-V

Rusty VanBeber, 1998Steve Vandervort, 1980

Kyle Vandruff, 1995-96Morey Villareal, 1935-36-37-38Ryan Vratil, 1995-96-97

W-W-W-W-W

Mike Wakely, 1978Michael Walkup, 2008-09-10-11Louie Wall, 1977-78-79-80Alec Warren, 2015Brock Warren, 2016Robert Washington, 1994Bryan Watkins, 1927-29-30Chris Watson, 2012-13-14-15Jon Wechter, 2008Kurt Weir, 1985Wes White, 1993-94Kasey Wilcox, 2014Vincent Wiley, 1973-74-76Kirk Willis, 1973Tony Willis, 1990Randy Wilson, 1978Shawn Wilson, 1977-79Winterhawk Windchief, 1997-98Jap Wood, 1926Justin Wood, 2006-07Chester Woodruff, 1928Larry Wooten, 1986Chad Wright, 2012Grant Wright, 1935-36-37Stoney Wright, 1986-87

Z-Z-Z-Z-Z

Randy Zellner, 1991-92-93-94Ron Zeno, 1979Tyler Zukerman, 2007

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1975-76 (4-6) 6 Oklahoma State ......................... 3727 New Mexico ............................. 1614 Oregon ...................................... 2613 Portland State ............................ 2221 UCLA ........................................ 1816 SIU-Edwardsville ..................... 3132 Central Missouri ......................... 9 6 Cal Poly-SLO ........................... 3323 Louisiana State ......................... 1312 Oklahoma .................................. 36

1976-77 (6-4) 6 Cleveland State ......................... 3221 Louisiana State ......................... 1351 Peru State .................................... 025 SIU-Edwardsville ..................... 1112 Illinois State .............................. 2632 SIU-Edwardsville ....................... 645 Southwest Missouri .................... 633 Peru State .................................. 1813 Adams State .............................. 2512 Oklahoma .................................. 22

1977-78 (4-7)22 Akron State ............................... 21 9 Cleveland State ......................... 4047 Southwest Missouri ................... 025 Central Missouri ....................... 18 6 Missouri .................................... 3519 Adams State ............................. 1817 Portland State ............................ 2620 SIU-Edwardsville .................... 2215 Louisiana State ......................... 2612 Northern Colorado .................... 25 3 Oklahoma .................................. 37

1978-79 (7-3)48 Southwest Missouri ................... 024 Western Illinois ........................ 1514 SIU-Edwardsville .................... 2611 Louisiana State ........................ 3246 Cemtral Missouri ....................... 319 Adams State ............................. 1434 Western State ............................. 928 Fort Hays State .......................... 7 6 Oklahoma ................................. 2835 Alabama ..................................... 6

1979-80 (12-5)27 Southwest Missouri .................. 1230 Arizona ..................................... 2024 Washington ............................... 1732 Weber State ................................. 8 8 Colorado ................................... 3436 Fort Hays State ......................... 1134 Central Florida .......................... 1122 Central Missouri ....................... 1812 Missouri .................................... 2620 Portland State ............................ 1425 Adams State ................................ 827 Brigham Young ......................... 20 0 Oklahoma State ......................... 4318 Tennessee .................................. 2223 Oregon ...................................... 1538 Northwest Missouri .................... 3 2 Oklahoma .................................. 48

1980-81 (14-5) 5 Oklahoma ................................. 3942 Southwest Missouri ................... 312 Oklahoma State ........................ 31

8 Oklahoma .................................... 2017 1/2 East Central ........................... 12 1/219 Kansas State .................................. 916 Southwestern Oklahoma ............. 1417 1/2 Northeastern State ................... 7 1/2

1932-33 (4-3)28 Northwestern Oklahoma ............. 1027 East Central .................................. 313 Oklahoma State .......................... 2311 1/2 Oklahoma .............................. 22 1/220 1/2 Northeastern State .................. 9 1/2 8 Southwestern Oklahoma ............ 2020 Missouri ...................................... 10

1933-34 (6-2) 9 Southwestern Oklahoma ............ 1710 1/2 Oklahoma State ..................... 15 1/228 Kansas State .................................. 018 1/2 Oklahoma .............................. 7 1/224 East Central ................................... 622 Missouri ........................................ 627 Northeastern State ......................... 325 Northwestern Oklahoma ............... 3

1934-35 (5-2)11 Oklahoma State ........................... 1725 Northeastern State ......................... 328 Northwestern Oklahoma ............... 026 Kansas State .................................. 021 1/2 Oklahoma ................................ 4 1/2 6 Oklahoma State ........................... 1818 1/2 Southwestern Oklahoma ............... 7

1935-36 (3-2-1)34 Northeastern State ......................... 025 Kansas State .................................. 310 1/2 Oklahoma State ..................... 13 1/2 8 Oklahoma .................................... 2015 Southwestern Oklahoma ............... 912 Oklahoma State ........................... 12

1936-37 (5-2)34 Northeastern State ........................ 0 7 1/2 Oklahoma State ..................... 16 1/219 Oklahoma .................................... 1129 Northeastern State ......................... 515 Oklahoma ...................................... 9 7 1/2 Oklahoma State ..................... 18 1/215 Kansas State ................................ 11

1937-38 (3-3)36 Northeastern State ......................... 0 6 Oklahoma State ........................... 2620 1/2 Oklahoma ................................ 7 1/2 7 1/2 Southwestern Oklahoma ....... 16 1/2 0 Oklahoma State ........................... 2810 1/2 Oklahoma .............................. 13 1/2

1938-39 (3-5)32 Northeastern State ......................... 027 Northeastern State ........................ 314 Oklahoma .................................... 12 6 Oklahoma State ........................... 20 8 Kansas State ................................ 18 7 1/2 Southwestern Oklahoma ....... 18 1/2

gene smith

1936-39

11-10-0

Box denotes national championship season

10 1/2 Oklahoma .............................. 13 1/2 9 Southwestern Oklahoma ............. 17

1939-40 (1-4) 8 Southwestern Oklahoma ................ 22 6 Oklahoma State ............................. 1822 Oklahoma ......................................... 8 6 Kansas State ................................... 20 5 Southwestern Oklahoma ................ 25

1941-46 (No team)

1946-47 (1-6) 0 Oklahoma State .............................. 26 0 Oklahoma State .............................. 3211 Oklahoma ....................................... 1926 Wichita State .................................... 8 6 Southwestern Oklahoma ................ 24 6 Southwestern Oklahoma ................ 20 3 Kansas State ................................... 27

1948-72 (No team)

1972-73 (2-8-1) 4 Northern Colorado ......................... 39 6 Colorado State ............................... 3411 Western State ................................ 3215 Colorado School of Mines ............. 20 2 South Dakota State ....................... 3853 North Texas ..................................... 218 SIU-Edwardsville .......................... 1814 Oklahoma ....................................... 31 3 Brigham Young .............................. 4634 Fort Hays State .............................. 12

1973-74 (10-3)29 Fort Hays State .............................. 1449 North Texas ..................................... 041 Missouri-St. Louis ........................... 921 SIU-Edwardsville ......................... 2229 Western Illinois .............................. 1532 Central Missouri .............................. 536 Missouri-St. Louis ......................... 1214 Colorado State .............................. 2554 North Texas ...................................... 019 Air Force ........................................ 1721 New Mexico .................................. 2013 Oklahoma ....................................... 2425 Kansas State ................................... 15

1973-74 (3-3)24 Kansas State ................................... 2022 Northern Colorado ......................... 26 9 Oklahoma ...................................... 3025 Kansas State ................................... 1515 SIU-Edwardsville .......................... 2426 Central Missouri ............................ 14

1921-22 (0-1)10 Oklahoma State ......................... 34

1922-23 (0-1-1) 5 Oklahoma State ......................... 3612 Oklahoma .................................. 12

1923-24 (3-2)31 Northeastern State ....................... 0 4 Oklahoma State ......................... 2516 Oklahoma ................................. 1524 Southwestern Oklahoma ............. 314 Oklahoma .................................. 18

1924-25 (No team)

1925-26 (1-2)13 Oklahoma Baptist ..................... 1621 Oklahoma Baptist ....................... 7 0 Oklahoma State ......................... 19

1926-27 (3-1-1)17 Oklahoma ............................... 1715 1/2 Oklahoma Baptist ............. 7 1/2Beat Southwestern OklahomaLost to Southwestern OklahomaBeat Oklahoma Baptist

1927-28 (3-3) 0 Oklahoma State ......................... 27 9 Oklahoma .................................. 1921 Oklahoma City ............................ 813 Southwestern Oklahoma ........... 16Beat East CentralBeat Southwestern Oklahoma

1928-29 (3-3)24 Oklahoma City ............................ 813 East Central ............................... 1919 East Central ............................... 1126 Oklahoma City ............................ 8 8 Southwestern Oklahoma ........... 26 8 Southwestern Oklahoma ........... 19

1929-30 (5-0-1)38 University Preparatory .............. 029 1/2 Southwestern Oklahoma ..... 6 1/216 East Central ............................. 1629 Northeastern State ..................... 515 1/2 East Central ....................... 14 1/220 Southwestern Oklahoma ......... 14

1930-31 (7-1)36 Southeastern Oklahoma ............ 0 6 Oklahoma ................................ 2029 Northeastern State ..................... 522 1/2 East Central ......................... 7 1/226 Oklahoma City ......................... 829 1/2 East Central ........................ 4 1/215 Southwestern Oklahoma ........... 928 1/2 Oklahoma City .................... 1 1/2

1931-32 (5-2)24 Southwestern Oklahoma ............. 4 5 Oklahoma State ...................... 25

orion stuteville

1921-28

10-10-2

pat murphy

1928-32

20-6-1

geralD Barnett

1939-40

1-4-0

Jimmy rogers

1972-78

29-31-1

gene smith

1946-47

1-6-0

eDDie griffin

1978-82

40-18-1

season-By-season results

raymonD sWartz

1932-36

18-9-1


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30 Tennessee-Chattanooga ............. 712 Nebraska .................................. 2337 Central Florida ........................... 736 Carson-Newman ........................ 946 Central Missouri ........................ 2 20 Adams State ............................. 1432 Fort Lewis ................................ 1423 Air Force .................................. 1849 Mesa State .................................. 028 Western State ........................... 1521 Kentucky .................................. 3037 SIU-Edwardsville ...................... 852 Northwest Missouri ................... 0 3 Oklahoma State ........................ 3732 Brigham Young .......................... 526 Indiana State ............................ 18

1981-82 (7-5-1)21 New Mexico ............................ 1130 Southwest Missouri ................... 9 8 Oklahoma State ........................ 3525 Tennessee-Chattanooga ............. 839 Western State ............................. 328 Carson-Newman ........................ 821 SIU-Edwardsville .................... 2113 Navy ......................................... 24 4 Oklahoma ................................. 3817 CalState-Bakersfield ............... 2439 Northwest Missouri ................... 6 9 Oklahoma State ....................... 3228 Adams State ............................... 9

1982-83 (7-6) 0 Oklahoma State ......................... 4138 Central Missouri ....................... 1137 Central Florida .......................... 1013 Navy .......................................... 3026 Northwest Missouri .................. 1219 New Mexico ............................. 3218 Nebraska ................................... 3143 Fort Hays State ........................... 312 Oklahoma .................................. 2920 Adams State .............................. 2133 Western State ............................ 1827 Colorado Mesa .......................... 1829 Southwest Missouri .................. 16

1983-84 (11-5-1)41 Southwest Missouri ................. 1026 SIU-Edwardsville .................... 1828 Northwest Missouri ................. 1631 Central Missouri ........................ 931 Utah State .................................. 634 Central Florida ......................... 1043 Stetson ....................................... 6 8 Navy ......................................... 33 6 Louisiana State ........................ 4419 Cal Poly-SLO .......................... 2344 New Mexico Highlands ............. 626 Northwest Missouri ................. 1828 Fort Hays State .......................... 819 Fresno State ............................. 1914 Oklahoma ................................. 3011 New Mexico ............................ 3737 Adams State ............................... 6

1984-85 ...................................... (11-9)28 Northwest Missouri ................ 19 4 Oklahoma State ........................ 38 6 Oregon State ............................ 3237 Central Missouri ........................ 2 2 Wisconsin................................. 39

DaviD James

1982-2016

396-144-5

4 Louisiana State ............................ 4015 Northern Illinois .......................... 2533 Hofstra ......................................... 1330 Morgan State ................................ 1710 SIU-Edwardsville ........................ 3315 Eastern Illinois ............................. 1943 Fort Hays State ............................. 233 Colorado State-Pueblo ................. 1733 Western State ............................... 1851 Colorado Mesa ............................... 021 Wyoming ..................................... 2628 Adams State .................................. 839 Southwest Missouri ..................... 1037 New Mexico Highlands ............... 1214 Oklahoma ..................................... 31

1985-86 (12-7)26 Southwest Missouri ..................... 2133 Northwest Missouri ...................... 826 Northern Michigan....................... 1132 Colorado State-Pueblo ................. 1121 Northwest Missouri ....................... 711 Nebraska ...................................... 3331 Air Force ........................................ 927 Stetson ......................................... 1814 Navy ............................................. 2718 Clemson ....................................... 2515 Oklahoma ..................................... 2837 Western State ............................... 1244 New Mexico Highlands ............... 1412 Fresno State ................................. 30 6 Nebraska ...................................... 4119 SIU-Edwardsville ........................ 2436 Adams State ................................... 531 Fort Hays State ............................ 1248 Chadron State ................................ 2

1986-87 (12-5)11 Oklahoma ..................................... 2017 Nebraska-Omaha ......................... 2040 Northwest Missouri ..................... 1119 Weber State .................................. 2318 Oklahoma State ............................ 2621 Tennessee-Chattanooga ............... 1117 SIU-Edwardsville ........................ 2134 Central Missouri .......................... 1349 Southwest Missouri ....................... 043 Fort Hays State .............................. 650 Northwest Missouri ....................... 026 Colorado State-Pueblo ................ 1636 Western State ............................... 1447 Northern Colorado ......................... 826 Adams State ................................... 843 Chadron State ................................ 632 Fort Hays State ............................ 16

1987-88 (9-3-1)26 SIU-Edwardsville ........................ 1241 Western State ................................. 028 Colorado School of Mines ........... 823 Adams State ................................. 1524 Cal Poly-SLO .............................. 125 CalState-Bakersfield ................... 2919 Fresno State ................................. 1931 Cal State-Fullerton ......................... 931 Central Missouri ............................ 8 7 Oklahoma ..................................... 3441 Fort Hays State .............................. 516 Wyoming...................................... 2445 Fort Hays State .............................. 3

1988-89 (12-3) 6 Lock Haven .................................. 35 0 Oklahoma State ............................ 4136 John Carroll ................................... 714 Oklahoma ..................................... 3323 Missouri ....................................... 1823 SIU-Edwardsville ........................ 1529 Illinois State ................................... 9

43 Fort Hays State .............................. 6 36 Central Missouri ............................ 918 Adams State ................................. 1734 Western State ............................... 1134 Northern Colorado ......................... 932 Southwest Missouri ....................... 842 Fort Hays State ............................. 841 Chadron State ................................ 6

1989-90 (12-4-1)36 SIU-Edwardsville .......................... 650 Fort Hays State .............................. 039 Western State ................................. 529 Colorado State-Pueblo ................... 831 Southwest Missouri ....................... 727 Central Missouri .......................... 19 6 Iowa State .................................... 31 9 Bloomsburg .................................. 2411 Lock Haven .................................. 2424 Missouri ....................................... 1626 Cal State-Fullerton ....................... 1438 Augustana ...................................... 238 Southwest Missouri ...................... 315 Oklahoma .................................... 2215 Michigan State ............................. 1526 Adams State ................................... 817 Nebraska-Omaha ......................... 15 1990-91 (9-4) 5 Oklahoma ..................................... 2925 Nebraska-Kearney ....................... 920 Cal State-Fullerton ....................... 2132 San Diego State ............................. 327 Simon Fraser .................................. 918 South Dakota State ...................... 1512 Nebraska-Omaha ......................... 1920 Missouri ....................................... 1925 SIU-Edwardsville ....................... 1426 Wisconsin-Parkside ..................... 1014 Fresno State ................................. 2718 New Mexico ................................ 1536 Central Missouri ............................ 3

1991-92 (14-1) 32 South Dakota State ...................... 11 41 Wisconsin-Parkside ....................... 6 22 Boise State ................................... 15 29 Colorado State-Pueblo ................... 9 26 Nebraska-Omaha ......................... 13 20 New Mexico ................................ 16 44 Truman State .................................. 6 43 Central Missouri ............................ 3 27 Nebraska-Kearney ....................... 17 25 Augustana .................................... 16 31 SIU-Edwardsville ......................... 9 32 San Diego State ............................. 9 49 Fort Hays State .............................. 3 30 Michigan State ............................. 12 16 Oklahoma ..................................... 17

1992-93 (7-4) 32 Wisconsin-Parkside ..................... 12 44 Central Missouri ............................ 0 31 Augustana ...................................... 9 28 Nebraska-Omaha ........................ 11 34 New Mexico .................................. 6 33 SIU-Edwardsville .......................... 6

6 Iowa ............................................. 4018 North Carolina State .................... 2119 Oklahoma ..................................... 2012 Missouri ....................................... 2129 Nebraska-Kearney ....................... 12

1993-94 (12-2)43 Augustana ...................................... 325 Wisconsin-Parkside ..................... 1212 Penn State .................................... 3037 Wartburg ........................................ 224 Michigan ...................................... 13

10 Nebraska ................................ 2543 Fresno State ............................. 926 South Dakota State ................ 1646 Fort Hays State ........................ 635 Adams State ........................... 1032 Colorado State-Pueblo ............. 624 New Mexico .......................... 1841 SIU-Edwardsville ................... 629 Nebraska-Omaha ..................... 6

1994-95 (11-2-1)34 Wisconsin-Parkside ................. 945 Truman State ............................ 045 SIU-Edwardsville .................... 016 Indiana ................................... 1615 Iowa State .............................. 2031 Western Montana ..................... 912 Penn State .............................. 2629 Portland State ......................... 1332 Wisconsin-Parkside ................. 934 San Francisco State .................. 722 Nebraska-Omaha ................... 1038 South Dakota State .................. 729 Lindenwood ............................. 939 New Mexico ............................ 0

1995-96 (11-5) 6 Oklahoma ............................... 3128 Wisconsin-Parkside ............... 1026 Missouri Valley ........................ 817 Cal Poly-SLO ........................ 29 9 Fresno State ........................... 3113 Arizona State ......................... 2826 Findlay ..................................... 9 6 Michigan State ....................... 3134 Colorado State-Pueblo ............. 628 North Dakota ........................... 937 Western State ........................... 424 Northern Colorado ................. 1340 New Mexico ............................ 324 SIU-Edwardsville .................. 1327 North Carolina State .............. 1223 Nebraska-Omaha ................... 18

1996-97 (9-6)12 Oklahoma ............................... 3320 Wisconsin-Parkside ............... 1321 Missouri Valley ...................... 12 15 Lehigh .................................... 2824 Central Missouri .................... 1240 SIU-Edwardsville .................... 618 Ohio ....................................... 2128 Minnesota State-Moorhead ...... 9 6 Augsburg ................................ 3639 Indianapolis ............................. 631 Adams State ............................. 621 Western State ......................... 1416 Nebraska-Omaha ................... 2542 New Mexico ............................ 316 Nebraska-Omaha ................... 19

1997-98 (12-2) 6 Oklahoma ............................... 3139 SIU-Edwardsville .................... 619 Missouri Valley ...................... 1239 Chicago State ........................... 920 Northern Illinois .................... 1421 Wartburg ................................ 1631 Chadron State .......................... 626 Fort Hays State ........................ 921 Carson-Newman .................... 1811 South Dakota State ................ 2819 Nebraska-Omaha .................. 1853 New Mexico ............................ 030 Central Missouri ..................... 623 Nebraska-Kearney ................. 18

1998-99 (11-4)24 Missouri Valley ...................... 1224 Chadron State ........................ 16



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27 Northern Colorado ..............1622 Augustana ............................2117 Pittsburgh-Johnstown ..........3422 Colorado State-Pueblo ........1919 South Dakota State ..............2530 Nebraska-Kearney ...............1218 Nebraska-Omaha .................2153 New Mexico ..........................034 SIU-Edwardsville ................1225 Eastern Illinois ....................1525 Central Missouri ..................12 0 Oklahoma ............................4139 Truman State .........................6

1999-00 (9-5) 6 Oklahoma ............................3511 Cal Poly-SLO ......................2619 Fresno State .........................2320 Fort Hays State ....................2124 Chadron State ......................1821 Colorado State-Pueblo ........1828 Nebraska-Kearney ...............1234 Chadron State ........................7 5 South Dakota State .............2817 Central Missouri ..................1542 SIU-Edwardsville ..................942 Truman State .........................333 Nebraska-Kearney .................721 Nebraska-Omaha ...................9

2000-01 (13-3) 3 Oklahoma ............................3926 Central Missouri ..................1518 Seton Hall ............................1326 Northern Illinois ..................1352 Missouri Baptist ....................030 Chadron State ........................944 Central Washington ...............335 Colorado State-Pueblo ..........928 South Dakota State ................918 North Dakota State ............ 18!48 SIU-Edwardsville ..................027 Eastern Illinois ....................1335 Fort Hays State ......................938 Truman State .........................612 Nebraska-Omaha .................2424 Nebraska-Kearney ...............15!-Lost on criteria

2001-02 (15-1) 7 Oklahoma ............................3925 Lindenwood ..........................644 Missouri Baptist ....................028 Embry-Riddle ......................1921 Cal Poly-SLO ......................1933 Central Missouri ....................937 Chadron State ........................731 Fort Hays State ....................1243 American International .........631 Central Missouri ..................1218 Ashland ...............................1426 North Dakota State ..............1542 Bacone ...................................333 Nebraska-Kearney .................629 Nebraska-Omaha ...................736 SIU-Edwardsville ..................7

2002-03 (18-1)38 Bacone .................................1818 Wartburg ..............................1621 Cal Poly-SLO ......................1749 Missouri Baptist ....................044 Lindenwood ..........................333 Chadron State ........................643 Gannon ..................................3

22 South Dakota State ..............1319 Nebraska-Kearney ...............2128 San Francisco State ...............924 Pittsburgh-Johnstown ..........10

26 Central Missouri ....................937 SIU-Edwardsville ..................641 Eastern Illinois ......................739 Fort Hays State ......................321 Nebraska-Kearney ...............1324 Nebraska-Omaha .................1243 Bacone ...................................924 Adams State ........................20

2003-04 (15-3)49 Bacone ...................................0 9 Oklahoma ............................3330 Missouri Baptist ....................636 Central Florida ......................925 Pennsylvania .......................1517 Wartburg ..............................1626 Fort Hays State ....................1025 Chadron State ......................1326 Nebraska-Kearney ...............1531 Adams State ..........................9 25 Pittsburgh-Johnstown ..........1215 North Dakota State ............ 15!27 Central Missouri ..................16 3 Northern Iowa .....................3540 Bacone ...................................622 Nebraska-Omaha .................1239 Nebraska-Kearney .................345 SIU-Edwardsville ..................2!-Lost on criteria

2004-05 (12-7) 3 Oklahoma ............................3435 Bacone ...................................431 Central Florida ......................912 Wartburg ..............................1855 Missouri Baptist ....................0 3 Cornell .................................3841 Chadron State ........................026 Gannon ..................................627 Ashland .................................912 Augustana ............................2718 Minnesota State-Mankato ...1615 Nebraska-Kearney ...............2146 Bacone ...................................325 Adams State ........................1022 Fort Hays State ....................1215 Nebraska-Kearney ...............24 5 Nebraska-Omaha .................3128 Central Missouri ..................1825 SIU-Edwardsville ................18

2005-06 (14-3) 6 Oklahoma ............................3238 Chadron State ........................043 Bacone ...................................629 South Dakota State ..............1050 Newport News .......................035 Utah Valley State ...................632 Mercyhurst ............................622 Nebraska-Kearney ...............1412 Nebraska-Omaha .................2827 Ashland .................................625 Adams State ........................1535 Central Missouri ....................447 Newman ................................019 Nebraska-Kearney ...............1815 Nebraska-Omaha .................1925 Fort Hays State ....................1452 SIU-Edwardsville ..................0

2006-07 (15-4)18 Oklahoma ............................20

32 Chadron State ........................643 Oklahoma City ......................036 Western State .........................647 Newman ................................038 Air Force ...............................050 Marion Military .....................016 Boise State ...........................1821 Augustana ............................1332 West Liberty .........................616 Nebraska-Omaha .................2018 Minnesota State-Mankato ...1547 New Mexico Highlands ........025 Adams State ........................1233 Fort Hays State ......................0 9 Nebraska-Kearney ...............2422 Nebraska-Omaha .................1439 Central Missouri ....................044 Truman State .........................0

2007-08 (14-6)21 Oklahoma City ....................246 Oklahoma ...........................2728 Wisconsin-Stevens Point .....1638 Wisconsin-Whitewater ..........420 North Dakota State ..............1830 West Liberty ........................1326 Upper Iowa ..........................1313 Nebraska-Omaha .................2521 Nebraska-Kearney ...............1930 Fort Hays State ....................1023 Nebraska-Kearney ...............1618 Adams State ........................2440 Grand Canyon .......................929 New Mexico Highlands ......1832 Findlay ................................1212 Western State .......................279 Nebraska-Omaha .................2639 Truman State .........................721 Central Missouri ..................1522 McKendree ..........................18

2008-09 (11-6-1)42 Grand Canyon .......................30 Oklahoma ............................3935 Oklahoma City ......................635 Colorado State-Pueblo ........1042 New Mexico Highlands ........69 Virginia Tech .......................3426 Wisconsin-Stevens Point .....1633 St. Cloud State .......................814 Minnesota State-Mankato ...2721 Pittsburgh-Johnstown!.........2131 Mercyhurst ..........................1327 Western State .......................1520 Adams State ........................2019 Fort Hays State ....................2117 Nebraska-Kearney ...............243 Nebraska-Omaha .................4327 Central Missouri ....................755 Truman State .........................0!-Won on criteria

2009-10 (8-5)10 Oklahoma ............................2731 Oklahoma City ......................319 Fort Hays State ....................1212 West Liberty ........................2421 Western State .......................1615 Upper Iowa ..........................266 Nebraska-Kearney ...............3136 New Mexico Highlands ........931 Newman ..............................1015 Adams State ........................2637 New Mexico Highlands ........9

28 Central Missouri ..................1942 Newman ................................3

2010-11 (15-4)0 Oklahoma ............................3923 Colorado State-Pueblo ........1334 Oklahoma City ......................913 North Carolina-Pembroke ...2424 Limestone ..............................922 Upper Iowa ..........................1322 San Francisco State .............1219 North Carolina-Pembroke ...1520 Fort Hays State ....................1539 Wayland Baptist ....................658 Central Baptist .......................042 Newman ................................623 Arizona State .......................2231 Adams State ........................1015 Nebraska-Kearney ...............217 Nebraska-Omaha .................3328 Central Missouri ....................636 Ouachita Baptist ....................442 Newman ................................3

2011-12 (9-5)18 Fort Hays State ....................2129 Northern State .....................1015 St. Cloud State .....................2622 Findlay ................................1523 Wisconsin-Parkside .............1315 Augustana ............................1625 Nebraska-Kearney .................629 Ouachita Baptist ..................1223 Colorado State-Pueblo ..........910 Adams State ........................2818 Oklahoma City ....................1941 Central Missouri ..................1036 Newman ................................625 Ouachita Baptist ..................12

2012-13 (13-1)22 Fort Hays State ....................1244 Minot State ............................030 Grand Canyon .......................913 Notre Dame .........................1926 Wisconsin-Parkside .............1222 Nebraska-Kearney ...............1634 Ouachita Baptist ..................1336 Oklahoma City ......................635 Lindenwood ..........................638 Truman State .........................034 Central Missouri ....................626 Ouachita Baptist ..................1339 Colorado State-Pueblo ..........540 Newman ................................7

2013-14 (14-4)46 Missouri Baptist ....................428 Ouachita Baptist ..................1729 Findlay ..................................919 Upper Iowa ..........................1818 Newberry .............................1914 St. Cloud State .....................2222 Fort Hays State ....................1618 Nebraska-Kearney ...............2315 Western State .......................1821 California Baptist ................1530 Oklahoma City ......................934 Truman State .........................319 Lindenwood ........................1831 Central Missouri ....................632 Colorado State-Pueblo ........1228 Adams State ........................1238 Newman ................................419 Ouachita Baptist ..................16

2014-15 (7-9) 9 Ouachita Baptist ..................2616 Fort Hays State ....................2919 Augustana ............................16 7 Notre Dame .........................2925 Lake Erie .............................1216 McKendree ..........................1720 Lindenwood ........................1934 Newman ................................816 Lindenwood ........................19 7 Maryville .............................3540 Central Missouri ..................1016 Oklahoma City ....................2246 Adams State ..........................3 7 Ouachita Baptist ..................3121 Colorado State-Pueblo ........1213 Nebraska-Kearney ...............30

2015-16 (12-5)33 Williams Baptist ..................1229 Ouachita Baptist ..................1230 Fort Hays State ....................1315 Western State Colorado .......2018 Colorado Mesa ....................2632 Simon Fraser .......................1319 Lindenwood ........................1815 Nebraska-Kearney ...............2116 California Baptist ................2515 San Francisco State .............1629 Newman ..............................1224 Maryville .............................1537 Ouachita Baptist ....................620 Oklahoma City ....................1538 Central Missouri ....................934 Colorado State-Pueblo ..........633 Adams State ........................14

2016-17 (18-0)21 at McKendree ......................1944 at Missouri Baptist ................047 Ouachita Baptist ....................329 Hastings .................................648 Concordia ..............................038 Lyon ....................................1239 Wayland Baptist ....................337 at Central Missouri ................635 Oklahoma City ....................1225 Western State .......................1820 Chadron State ......................1824 SW Minnesota State ............1422 Nebraska-Kearney ...............1633 Adams State ..........................922 Colorado State-Pueblo ........1219 at Lindenwood .....................1643 at Newman ............................630 Fort Hays State ......................9

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Opponent W-L-T Pct.Adams State ..........................24-5-1 .816Air Force .................................4-0-0 1.000Akron ......................................1-0-0 1.000Alabama .................................1-0-0 1.000American International...........1-0-0 1.000Arizona ...................................1-0-0 1.000Arizona State ..........................1-1-0 .500Ashland ...................................3-0-0 1.000Augsburg ................................0-1-0 .000Augustana ...............................7-2-0 .778Bacone ....................................8-0-0 1.000Bloomsburg ............................0-1-0 .000Boise State ..............................1-1-0 .500Brigham Young .......................2-1-0 .667California Baptist ....................1-1-0 .500Cal Poly-SLO ............................3-4-0 .429Cal State-Bakersfield ...............0-2-0 .000Cal State-Fullerton ..................2-1-0 .667Carson-Newman .....................3-0-0 1.000Central Baptist ........................1-0-0 1.000Central Florida ........................6-0-0 1.000Central Missouri .................. 39-0-0 1.000Central Washington ................1-0-0 1.000Chadron State ........................15-0-0 1.000Chicago State ..........................1-0-0 1.000Clemson ..................................0-1-0 .000Cleveland State .......................0-1-0 .000Colorado .................................0-1-0 .000Colorado Mesa .......................3-1-0 .750Colorado State ........................0-2-0 .000Colorado State-Pueblo ......... 18-0-0 1.000Colorado Mines ......................1-1-0 .500Concordia ...............................1-0-0 1.000Cornell ....................................0-1-0 .000 Eastern Illinois ........................3-1-0 .750East Central ............................8-1-1 .850Embry Riddle ..........................1-0-0 1.000Findlay ....................................4-0-0 1.000Fort Hays State .................... 32-4-0 .889Fort Lewis ...............................1-0-0 1.000Fresno State ............................1-4-2 .286Gannon ...................................2-0-0 1.000Grand Canyon .........................3-0-0 1.000Hastings ..................................1-0-0 1.000Hofstra ....................................1-0-0 1.000Illinois State ............................1-1-0 .500Indiana ....................................0-0-1 .500Indianapolis ............................1-0-0 1.000Iowa ........................................0-1-0 .000Iowa State ...............................0-2-0 .000

Opponent W-L-T Pct.Indiana State ..........................1-0-0 1.000John Carroll.............................1-0-0 1.000Kansas State ...........................8-3-0 .727Kentucky .................................0-1-0 .000Lake Erie .................................1-0-0 1.000Lehigh .....................................0-1-0 .000Limestone ...............................1-0-0 1.000Lindenwood ......................... 8-1-0 .889Lock Haven .............................0-1-0 .000Louisiana State .......................2-4-0 .333Lyon ........................................1-0-0 1.000Marion Military ......................1-0-0 1.000Maryville .................................1-1-0 .500McKendree ........................... 2-1-0 .667Mercyhurst .............................2-0-0 1.000Michigan .................................1-0-0 1.000Michigan State ........................1-1-1 .500Minnesota State-Mankato ......2-1-0 .667Minnesota State-Moorhead ...1-0-0 1.000Minot State .............................1-0-0 1.000Missouri ..................................5-3-0 .625Missouri Baptist ......................7-0-0 1.000Missouri-St. Louis ...................2-0-0 1.000Missouri Valley .......................4-0-0 1.000Morgan State ..........................1-0-0 1.000Navy ........................................0-4-0 .000Nebraska .................................0-5-0 .000Nebraska-Kearney .............. 19-10-0 .655Nebraska-Omaha ..................12-14-0 .462Newberry ................................0-1-0 .000Newman.............................. 12-0-0 1.000New Mexico ...........................12-2-0 .857New Mexico Highlands .......... 8-0-0 1.000Newport News Apprentice ....1-0-0 1.000North Carolina-Pembroke .......1-1-0 .500North Carolina State ...............1-1-0 .500North Dakota ..........................1-0-0 1.000North Dakota State .................2-2-0 .500Northern Colorado .................4-3-0 .571Northern Illinois .....................2-1-0 .667Northern Iowa ........................0-1-0 .000Northern Michigan .................1-0-0 1.000Northern State ........................1-0-0 1.000Northeastern State ................13-0-0 1.000Northwestern Oklahoma ........3-0-0 1.000Northwest Missouri ...............11-0-0 1.000North Texas .............................3-0-0 1.000Notre Dame (Ohio) .................0-2-0 .000Ohio ........................................0-1-0 .000Oklahoma ..............................8-45-2 .164

Opponent W-L-T Pct.Oklahoma Baptist ...................3-3-0 .750Oklahoma City ..................... 13-3-0 .800Oklahoma State .....................0-29-1 .016Ouachita Baptist ....................10-2-0 .833Oregon ....................................1-1-0 .500 Oregon State ..........................0-1-0 .000Pennsylvania ...........................1-0-0 1.000Penn State ..............................0-2-0 .000Peru State ...............................2-0-0 1.000Pittsburgh-Johnstown .............3-1-0 .750Portland State .........................2-2-0 .500San Diego State ......................2-0-0 1.000San Francisco State .................3-1-0 .750Seton Hall ...............................1-0-0 1.000Simon Fraser ...........................2-0-0 1.000Southeastern Oklahoma .........1-0-0 1.000Southwest Minnesota St. .......1-0-0 1.000Southwest Missouri ...............14-0-0 1.000Southwestern Oklahoma ......10-13-0 .435South Dakota State .................7-4-0 .636SIU-Edwardsville ....................23-8-2 .727St. Cloud State ........................1-2-0 .333Stetson ...................................2-0-0 1.000Tennessee ...............................0-1-0 .000Tennessee-Chattanooga .........3-0-0 1.000Truman State .........................10-0-0 1.000UCLA .......................................1-0-0 1.000Univ. Preparatory School ........1-0-0 1.000Upper Iowa .............................3-1-0 .750Utah State ...............................1-0-0 1.000Utah Valley State ....................1-0-0 1.000Virginia Tech ...........................0-1-0 .000Wartburg ................................4-1-0 .800Washington ............................1-0-0 1.000Wayland Baptist......................2-0-0 1.000Weber State ............................1-1-0 .500West Liberty ...........................2-1-0 .667Western Montana ..................1-0-0 1.000Western State ...................... 16-4-0 .800Western Illinois .......................2-0-0 .000Wichita State ..........................1-0-0 1.000Williams Baptist ......................1-0-0 1.000Wisconsin ...............................0-1-0 .000Wisconsin-Parkside ...............10-0-0 1.000Wisconsin-Stevens Point ........2-0-0 1.000Wisconsin-Whitewater ...........1-0-0 1.000Wyoming ................................0-2-0 .000

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Coach Season Record National FinishOrion Stuteville 1921-22 0-1-0Orion Stuteville 1922-23 0-1-1Orion Stuteville 1923-24 3-2-0No Team 1924-25Orion Stuteville 1925-26 1-2-0Orion Stuteville 1926-27 3-1-1Orion Stuteville 1927-28 3-3-0Ray Murphy 1928-29 3-3-0Ray Murphy 1929-30 5-0-1Ray Murphy 1930-31 7-1-0Ray Murphy 1931-32 5-2-0Raymond Swartz 1932-33 4-3-0Raymond Swartz 1933-34 6-2-0Raymond Swartz 1934-35 5-2-0 2nd, AAURaymond Swartz 1935-36 3-2-1 2nd, NCAA IGene Smith 1936-37 5-2-0Gene Smith 1937-38 3-3-0Gerald Barnett 1938-39 1-4-0No Team 1940-45Gene Smith 1946-47 1-6-0No Team 1947-72Jimmy Rogers 1972-73 2-8-1 4th, NAIAJimmy Rogers 1973-74 10-3-0 2nd, NAIAJimmy Rogers 1974-75 3-3-0 3rd, NAIAJimmy Rogers 1975-76 4-6-0 3rd, NAIA/ 11th, NCAA IIJimmy Rogers 1976-77 6-4-0 7th, NCAA IIJimmy Rogers 1977-78 4-7-0 4th, NAIAEddie Griffin 1978-79 7-3-0 1st, NAIAEddie Griffin 1979-80 12-5-0 3rd, NAIAEddie Griffin 1980-81 14-5-0 1st, NAIAEddie Griffin 1981-82 7-5-1 1st, NAIADavid James 1982-83 7-6-0 5th, NAIADavid James 1983-84 11-5-1 1st, NAIA

Coach Season Record National FinishDavid James 1984-85 11-9-0 1st, NAIADavid James 1985-86 12-7-0 1st, NAIADavid James 1986-87 12-5-0 1st, NAIADavid James 1987-88 9-3-1 2nd, NAIADavid James 1988-89 12-3-0 1st, NAIADavid James 1989-90 12-4-1 2nd, NCAA IIDavid James 1990-91 9-4-0 2nd, NCAA IIDavid James 1991-92 14-1-0 1st, NCAA IIDavid James 1992-93 7-4-0 1st, NCAA IIDavid James 1993-94 12-2-0 1st, NCAA IIDavid James 1994-95 11-2-1 1st, NCAA IIDavid James 1995-96 11-5-0 2nd, NCAA IIDavid James 1996-97 9-6-0 3rd, NCAA IIDavid James 1997-98 12-2-0 4th, NCAA IIDavid James 1998-99 11-4-0 3rd, NCAA IIDavid James 1999-00 9-5-0 2nd, NCAA IIDavid James 2000-01 13-3-0 3rd, NCAA IIDavid James 2001-02 15-1-0 1st, NCAA IIDavid James 2002-03 18-1-0 1st, NCAA IIDavid James 2003-04 15-3-0 3rd, NCAA IIDavid James 2004-05 12-7-0 11th, NCAA IIDavid James 2005-06 14-3-0 4th, NCAA IIDavid James 2006-07 15-4-0 1st, NCAA IIDavid James 2007-08 14-6-0 6th, NCAA IIDavid James 2008-09 11-6-1 6th, NCAA IIDavid James 2009-10 8-5-0 15th, NCAA IIDavid James 2010-11 15-4-0 13th, NCAA IIDavid James 2011-12 9-5-0 10th, NCAA IIDavid James 2012-13 13-1-0 4th, NCAA IIDavid James 2013-14 14-4-0 5th, NCAA IIDavid James 2014-15 7-9-0 18th, NCAA IIDavid James 2015-16 12-5-0 35th, NCAA IITodd Steidley 2016-17 18-0-0 18th, NCAA II

coaching recorDs

Coach Tenure Years Record Pct.Orion Stuteville 1921-28 6 10-10-2 .500Pat Murphy 1928-32 4 20-6-1 .759Raymond Swartz 1932-36 4 18-9-1 .661Gene Smith 1936-39, 1946-47 4 12-16-0 .429Gerald Barnett 1939-40 1 1-4-0 .200Jimmy Rogers 1972-78 6 29-31-1 .484EddieGriffin 1978-82 4 40-18-1 .692David James 1982-2016 34 396-144-5 .726Todd Steidley 2016-present 1 18-0 1.000Totals 64 544-238-11 .693

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With strong connections throughout the Oklahoma City metro, the University of Central Oklahoma is dedicated to developing in stu-dents the confidence to succeed through transformative learning experiences. Central prides itself as a smart investment for success, preparing future leaders in an opportunity-rich environment, with access to more than 200 student organizations and the internship, employment, entertainment and cultural offerings of the rapidly growing Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Founded in 1890 and ac-credited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Central connects its more than 17,000 students to unmatched value found in 114 undergraduate areas of study and 74 graduate programs from its main campus in Edmond and facilities throughout the metro area.

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uco Quick facts

Founded: December 24, 1890Location: Edmond, OklahomaPresident: Don Betz, Ph.D.Enrollment: 17,000Faculty: More than 400 full-time professors with an additional

380 professionals from the community serving as adjunct faculty. A full 75 percent of faculty members have earned doctorates.

Student/Faculty Ratio: 19:1Student Representation: Students come from all 50 states

and more than 100 countries.Academic Divisions: Five undergraduate colleges and a col-

lege of graduate studies and research.Degrees: UCO awards 10 bachelor’s degrees with 114 under-

graduate majors and 112 options. There are six master’s degrees with 74 majors. UCO also offers a Funeral Service Certificate Program.

School Calendar: Two 16-week semesters (fall and spring) and an 8-week summer session.

Library: The Chambers Library exceeds 1.4 million volumes of books, microforms, periodicals and government documents.

Organizations: More than 200 clubs and organizations on campus.

Accreditation: The University of Central Oklahoma has earned numerous accreditations.

UCO has received 15 different accreditations for its under-graduate programs, and seven for its graduate programs. UCO’s College of Business was also accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.

Accredited programs include four different Master’s of Science programs, as well as two Master of Fine Arts programs. The master’s programs in the School of Music are also accredited.


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Edmond is located in the heart of Oklahoma, just north of the state capital in Oklahoma City, and has a population of over 90,000 as one of the fastest growing cities in the state.

Edmond has the best of both worlds including, easy access to the city with just enough distance to maintain a close-knit community atmosphere.

The city offers outstanding hotels, nostalgic shopping areas and conve-niently located attractions for your enjoyment. Known for its outstand-ing golf courses, Edmond has hosted some of the most exciting PGA and celebrity events in the past two decades at world-famous Oak Tree Golf Club.

Edmond is the fastest growing, most economically dynamic city in Oklahoma. Thriving technology firms, diverse retail and com-mercial opportunities, and small corporate office headquarters have enhanced its reputation as the affluent residential suburb to the metropolitan area.

There are many more activities in Edmond, with a variety of music, art, theatre, water and sporting events that make for spectacu-lar family fun.

Heard on Hurd is a monthly festival where Downtown Edmond is transformed into an exciting mix of food trucks, family friendly excitement, and music that has become one of the premier, socially engaging events in the area.

Edmond also boasts one of the best Fourth of July fireworks shows in the country, and it’s held right here at UCO. More than 125,000 people attend the event. LibertyFest has been previously chosen by CNN and USA Today as one of the top 10 places to be in America on July 4.

Another Edmond attraction is Lake Arcadia. Home to the Center for Outdoor Adventure Recreation, Lake Arcadia offers trails for running, hiking, and cycling, as well as 1,820 surface acres for boating, skiing, kayaking, and fishing, and 26 miles of shoreline for more fun.

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The largest city in the state, Oklahoma City borders Ed-mond to the south and sits at the crossroads of I-35, I-40 and I-44, leaving OKC with more than 130 miles of federal and insterstate highways.

More than 1.3 million peo-ple call metro Oklahoma City home.

The City, as it is commonly referred to around the state, offers numerous things to do on any given day of the week – or year for that matter. Whether it is sports, music, art, or just getting outside on a nice day, OKC offers it all.

Chesapeake Energy Arena in downtown Oklahoma City is not only home to the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder, but it also hosts concerts year-round, as well as other events such as pro wrestling, bull riding, and more.

Bricktown, the central hub of entertainment in down-town, is home to Bricktown Ballpark, where the Oklahoma City Dodgers – Triple-A affiliate to MLB’s L.A. Dodgers – play ball. The ballpark also hosts high school games, collegiate tournaments, as well as con-certs of its own.

There is plenty more to do, especially on the booming, Oklahoma River.

The UCO rowing team calls the river home and has a state-of-the-art boathouse on the river to prove it. Visitors can also enjoy the Riversport Adventure District, where you can challenge yourself through a white-water rapids course, zip line across the river, or bungee jump among other fun activities.

There are also five lakes in the greater OKC metro area that offer ample fun including fishing, running or cycling trails, and swimming.

There are also more than a dozen golf courses to choose from.

Along with art museums, a science museum, and many more, there is always some-thing to do in OKC.

The Adventure District is just 10 minutes from UCO and offers many fun things to do.

Remington Park races horses more than half of the year, the Oklahoma City Zoo is always a top-pick, and it sits right next to the science museum.

If you venture west of down-town toward the fairgrounds, you can find more fun.

Home to the Oklahoma State Fair every September, as well as shows year-round, the fairgrounds offer countless entertainment options.

Oklahoma City is in a warm southwest climate. It sees more than 300 days of sun-shine on average per year.

The average temperature annually is 60 degrees accord-ing to the Oklahoma City Vis-itors Convention Bureau. OKC also sees on average 32.03 inches of rain and nine inches of snow every year.

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athletic aDministration

athletic Director

eDDie griffin

Eddie Griffin returned to his alma mater as the new director of athletics in October of 2017.Griffin comes to UCO after serving as the president of the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and Jim Thorpe Asso-

ciation. He also served as an athletic director for Oklahoma City Public Schools and Northeastern State University, as well as head wrestling coach at Clemson University.

Griffin, who graduated with his Master of Education from Central and later became the head wrestling coach for the Bronchos, helped lay a foundation for success in athletics at UCO. He led the Bronchos to three of their first four national championships in wrestling. In 2008, Griffin was inducted into the UCO Athletic Hall of Fame.

Prior to coaching at Clemson University, Griffin’s four-year run as UCO’s head wrestling coach not only set the tone for the Bronchos to become one of the most revered programs in the country, but it rivals that of any coach in the sport.

He was named the Rookie Coach of the Year by Amateur Wrestling News in 1979. He coached 26 All-Americans, 11 individual national cham-pions and put together a 40-18-1 dual record that included wins over Alabama, Arizona, Brigham Young, Oregon and Washington. Griffin was named NAIA National Coach of the Year three times in four seasons.

Griffin’s 1981 team was perhaps the best in NAIA history, scoring a tournament-record 155.25 points and crowning six individual champions, while running away with the title. The Bronchos won again in 1982.

Griffin becomes the eighth athletic director at Central Oklahoma. The UCO Bronchos compete in nine women’s and five men’s sports as a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association. The university’s athletics program has a rich tradition of success, with 18 national championships and more than 400 All-Americans throughout its history.

presiDent

Don Betz, ph.D.

Dr. Don Betz became Central Oklahoma’s 20th president in August 2011, after having previously served as UCO’s Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs from 1999-2005.

President Betz developed several initiatives and programs that helped transform Central into one of the leading metropolitan universities in the nation during his first stint at the school, and he’s been the driving force in making UCO a destination of choice in higher education since his return to campus.

President Betz has enjoyed a distinguished career in higher education that spans more than 40 years, developing a reputation for teaching and encouraging students, leadership development and diplomacy through his international activities, most notably with the United Nations and its affiliated non-government organizations.

Prior to returning to UCO, he served as president of Northeastern State, a post he held for three years. He also served as chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls from 2005 until his appointment at NSU and as provost

and vice president for academic affairs at Palmer College (Iowa) from 1994-99.In the 23 years prior, he fulfilled various capacities at NSU, including the vice president of university relations and professor of political science.

While at NSU, he also was the executive director of the educational foundation, assistant to the president, dean of continuing education and special programs, director of the Sequoyah Institute/Center for Tribal Studies, the founder and advisor of the university’s President’s Leadership Class and its Model United Nations program.

From 1982 through 2003, President Betz worked for and with the United Nations on Middle East issues. He founded and chaired the Inter-national Coordinating Committee on the Question of Palestine (ICCP), a UN-affiliated non-governmental organization (NGO) network pursuing peace in the Middle East based on UN resolutions.

A frequent writer and speaker, President Betz has addressed international, educational, motivational topics, and has worked with news-papers, radio and television. His life-long interest in global issues and his passion for promoting cross-cultural understanding has led him to more than 80 countries.

While president at NSU, he served as the chair of the Northeast Oklahoma Public Facility Authority, board member for BancFirst in Tahle-quah, the Tahlequah Area Chamber of Commerce, Creative Oklahoma, Inc., and chair of the Regional University System of Oklahoma Council of Presidents. He is a member of the Oklahoma Academy, Leadership Oklahoma, Universities and Colleges President’s Climate Commitment, International Association of University Presidents and has served as Chairman of AASCU’s International Education Committee.

President Betz received his B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of San Francisco and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Interna-tional Studies from the Graduate School of International Studies at the University of Denver. He also completed Harvard University’s Institute for Educational Management.


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assistant athletic Director/operations

gunnar poff

Gunnar Poff is in his fourth year as Central Oklahoma’s assistant athletic director for operations after serving the previous four years as coordinator of ticket sales for the Bronchos.

Poff took over his new role in May 2014 and is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of UCO’s Athletic Department. Gunnar also serves as sport supervisor for five sports and is responsible for the areas of athletic training, strength & conditioning, ticketing and game-day operations.

A native of Sayre, Gunnar was a pitcher for the Southwestern Oklahoma baseball team during the mid-2000s and earned his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from SWOSU in 2007.

Poff went on to earn a Master of Education in intercollegiate athletics administration in 2009 from the University of Oklahoma, working in the office of event management during his tenure at OU.

Gunnar is married (Tessa) and has three daughters (Presley, Piper and Devyn).

assistant athletic Director/Business

Britni Brannon

Serving as Central Oklahoma’s assistant athletic director for business is Britni Brannon, who is also UCO’s senior women’s administrator.

An Oklahoma native, Brannon graduated from UCO in 2002 and spent the next five years working for an audio/visual company doing marketing, advertising and materials management.

A Certified Procurement Officer with the State of Oklahoma, Brannon returned to UCO in 2007 as a Buyer II in the Purchasing, Payment Services & Travel department and was in that capacity until moving to the athletic department as business manager in the fall of 2012.

Britni is married (Todd) and has one son (Alex).

assistant athletic Director/compliance

Darnell smith

In his eighth year as assistant athletic director for compliance at Central Oklahoma, Darnell Smith, manages the areas of NCAA compliance, student-athlete services and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), while also directing the student-athlete welfare programming and serving as Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics.

A native of San Antonio, Texas, Smith was a four-year member and two-year starter of the Oklahoma State football team from 2002-06 at defensive end. A standout student-athlete, he was a three-time recipient of the Arthur Ashe Scholar award at OSU and earned second-team honors on the ESPN the Magazine Academic All-America Team among other accolades.

Smith came to UCO from the University of New Mexico, where he served as director of compliance from February 2009 to June 2010. In his role with UNM he managed 11 sports by maintaining institutional control in all aspects of compliance.

Prior to his time at UNM, Smith served as a management development trainee from June 2008 to February 2009 with the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) in Colorado Springs, Colo.

He is married (Candace) and has one son (Darnell, Jr.).


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assistant athletic Director/sponsorships anD marketing

BranDon Baker

Brandon Baker is in his seventh year at Central Oklahoma as assistant athletic director for sponsorships and marketing.

He is responsible for corporate sponsorships and marketing for all athletic events on the UCO campus, working with local, regional and national businesses to create memorable experiences for both fans and sponsors.

Baker was at the Oklahoma City RedHawks for 10 years before coming to UCO, working with corporate sponsorships, baseball operations, game-day experience and ticket office management. He spent two years prior to that with the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx, a minor league affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.

A native of Fulton, Mo., Baker is a University of Missouri graduate and was involved with the Mizzou chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Baker is married (Erin) and has two sons (Benjamin and Evan).

Director of stampeDe cluB

al Jones

Al Jones took over as director of Central Oklahoma’s Stampede Club in July 2014.The Stampede Club is the athletic booster club for all UCO sports and helps support the athletic department

through financial contributions and other events.Jones, who has been involved with Broncho athletics in a variety of ways since the early 1960s, had served

as executive director and membership coordinator of Alumni Relations at UCO for six years before joining the athletic department.

Jones was a student trainer and manager for the 1962 Central football team that won the NAIA national championship and he earned both bachelor’s (1966) and master’s (1974) degrees in education from UCO.

A past member of both the 45th Infantry Division Army National Guard and United States Air Force Reserves, Jones was a teacher for many years at Stillwater and Millwood in addition to serving as headmaster/superintendent at Oklahoma Christian Schools.

He worked in private business from 1998 until coming to UCO in April 2008 as executive director of Alumni Relations.Al is married (Sharon) and has two sons (Jon and Jeff).

Director of athletic compliance

Jeremy rogers

Jeremy Rogers joined the Central Oklahoma Athletic Department in November of 2012 and currently serves as director of athletic compliance.

A native of Medford, Rogers played football at Southern Nazarene University and earned all-conference honors at tight end. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management from SNU in 2007.

Jeremy went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2012. While at OU he worked as an intern for the Athletic Compliance Department and Office of Legal Counsel. Jeremy is licensed to practice law in the state of Oklahoma and is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Assocation.

Jeremy is married (Rachel) and they have two children - son (Mason) and daughter (Norah).

Director of ticket operations

Bill shaW

Bill Shaw took over as Director of Ticket Sales for the University of Central Oklahoma Athletic Department in September of 2017.

Shaw oversees all aspects of ticket sales both online, and at the box office of football, volleyball, soccer, wrestling, men’s & women’s basketball, and softball.

He returns to Central Oklahoma where he previously worked as the assistant coach for women’s basketball. Shaw served under current head coach Guy Hardaker from 2008-14, helping the Bronchos reach the Sweet 16 in 2009 and 2011.

Shaw comes to UCO following three years in the private business sector. Bill is married (Patricia) and has two children (Andy and Hayden).


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Central Oklahoma enters its sixth year as a member of the Mid-Ameri-ca Intercollegiate Athletics Association.

The MIAA, a 14-member conference of NCAA Division II institutions in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma, was first organized in 1912 as the Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

Over the past 100 years, the MIAA has gained the reputation of being one of the top NCAA Division II conferences in the nation. MIAA schools have won 17 NCAA team championships and, since 1964, over 160 indi-vidual national titles.

The MIAA currently conducts championships in eight sports for men and nine for women.

For the men, champions are crowned in football, cross country, basketball, indoor and outdoor track & field, baseball, tennis and golf.

The women compete for titles in volley-ball, cross country, soccer, basketball, indoor and outdoor track & field, softball, golf, ten-nis and bowling.

The MIAA turned a new page on July 1, 1992, when the NCAA Division II conference changed its name from the Missouri Intercol-legiate Athletic Association to the Mid-Amer-ica Intercollegiate Athletics Association.

The decision to make the change originat-ed in 1989, when Pittsburg State and Wash-burn became the first schools outside the state of Missouri to gain membership in the MIAA.

The conference was first organized in 1912 with 14 member institutions. Of those original members, Central Missou-ri, Truman State and Northwest Missouri State still remain a part of the MIAA.

The first change in membership came in 1924, when the MIAA reor-ganized to include only the five regional Missouri state colleges: Cen-

tral Missouri, Truman (at the time known as Northeast Missouri State), Northwest Missouri, Southeast Missouri State and Southwest Missouri State (now Missouri State).

Over the next 56 years, three schools joined the membership: Missouri School of Mines (later Missouri-Rolla) in 1935, Lincoln in 1970 and the Missouri-St. Louis in 1980.

Ken Jones became the first full-time commissioner of the MIAA in 1981 and would be in the position for 16 years, retiring in 1997. Ralph McFillen succeeded Jones, serving 10 years before his retirement in 2007.

Jim Johnson succeeded McFillen in July of that year and served as com-missioner until September of 2010, when Dr. Bob Boerigter took over. Mike Racy is the current commissioner and began in January of 2017 following Boerigter’s retirement.

Southwest Baptist brought membership back to eight schools in 1986, before the major expansion of the conference in 1989. Pittsburg State, Washburn, Missouri South-ern and Missouri Western began competi-tion in the 1989-90 season.

Southeast Missouri State left the MIAA fol-lowing the 1990-91 season and was replaced by Emporia State in the 1991-92 season.

Missouri-St. Louis departed the MIAA in 1996, Missouri-Rolla left in 2005 and Lin-coln forfeited its membership in 1999. Fort Hays State joined the MIAA in 2006, Nebras-ka-Omaha entered the league in 2008 and Lincoln re-joined the conference in 2010.

UCO, Lindenwood, Nebraska-Kearney and Northeastern State all become league members with the start of the 2012-13 academic year.

Nebraska-Omaha left the league in 2011 and Truman State did the same in 2013, which leaves the conference with 14 schools. Lincoln and SBU are associate members and don’t compete in football.

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Larry HouseMike Racy Amber Feldman

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Address: 114 West 11th Street (Suite 105), Kansas City, Mo. 64105Phone: (816) 421-MIAA (6422)Media Relations Fax: (816) 421-6429Website: www.themiaa.comCommissioner: Mike RacyAssistant Commissioner for Championships and Business Development: Larry HouseAssistant Commissioner for Compliance and Internal Operations: Amber FeldmanDirector of Communications: Josh Saughter

A SAlute to

uCo’S NAtioNAl ChAmpioNS

Ted Anderson, ’36 Ray Clemons, ’36 Terry Henry, ’74-75 Bill Mitchell, ’74-75 David James, ’79-80 Johnny Powell, ’79

Bill Ameen, ’81-82 Benny Coleman, ’81-84 Ronnie James, ’81-82-83 Dennis Kendrick, ’81 Alan Maddox, ’81 Todd Osborn, ’81

Jack O’Connor, ’84 Ricky Bollenbach, ’85 Joe Starzenski, ’86 Todd Steidley, ’87 Johnny Nimmo, ’87-88-89-90 Shawn Fleming, ’89

Jerry Best, ’94-95-96 Ryan Martin, ’94 Brian Melchiori, ’94-95 Mike Keim, ’95 Shawn Bateman, ’96 Mark Cunningham, ’96

Matt Goodson, ’98 Jeremiah Constant, ’99 Edwin Lorne, ’99 Mark Dodgen, ’00-03 Cole Province, ’01-02-03-04 Matt Dodgen, ’02

Howard Moore, ’90-92 Greg Oplotnik, ’90 Keith Cunningham, ’92-93 Randy Zellner, ’92 Todd Drake, ’93 Wes White, ’93-94

Shawn Silvis, ’02-03 Muhammed Lawal, ’02 Jason Tapia, ’04 Kyle Evans, ‘07-08 Cory Dauphin, ‘13 Casy Rowell, ‘14 Chris Watson,

NAtioNAl ChAmpioNS: 1979, '81, '82, '84, '85, '86, '87, '89, '92, '93, '94, '95, '02, '03, '07

Documents

2017-18 UCO Wrestling Media Guide...suggestions for the name of UCO’s football team and became the nickname for all athletic teams at the school. Mrs. Wantland was made an honorary