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2015-16
Broncho Wrestling
Dominance on the Mat
15 National Team Titles
(Eight NAIA, Seven NCAA Division II
38 Individual Champions, 139 All-Americans
In NCAA Division II
41990 - Seven All-Americans, Three Champions (Howard Moore, Johnny Nimmo and Greg Oplotnik).
41991 - Six All-Americans.
41992 - Six All-Americans, Three Champions (Keith Cunningham, Howard Moore and Randy Zellner).
41993 - Seven All-Americans, Three Champions (Keith Cunningham, Todd Drake and Wes White).
41994 - Eight All-Americans, Four Champions (Jerry Best, Ryan Martin, Brian Melchiori and Wes White).
41995 - Eight All-Americans, Three Champions (Jerry Best, Mike Keim and Brian Melchiori).
41996 - Six All-Americans, Three Champions (Shawn Bateman, Jerry Best, Mark Cunningham).
41997 - Six All-Americans.
41998 - Five All-Americans, One Champion (Matt Goodson).
41999 - Four All-Americans, Two Champions (Jeremiah Constant, Edwin Lorne).
42000 - Six All-Americans, One Champion (Mark Dodgen).
42001 - Four All-Americans, One Champion (Cole Province).
42002 - Seven All-Americans, Four Champions (Cole Province, Matt Dodgen, Shawn Silvis, Muhammed
Lawal).
42003 - Five All-Americans, Three Champions (Mark Dodgen, Cole Province, Shawn Silvis).
42004 - Six All-Americans, Two Champions (Cole Province, Jason Tapia).
42005 - Five All-Americans.
42006 - Six All-Americans.
42007 - Eight All-Americans, One Champion (Kyle Evans).
42008 - Five All-Americans, One Champion (Kyle Evans).
42009 - Five All-Americans.
42010 - Three All-Americans.
42011 - Three All-Americans.
42012 - Three All-Americans.
42013 - Six All-Americans, One Champion (Cory Dauphin).
42014 - Three All-Americans, One Champion (Casy Rowell)
42015 - One All-American, One Champion (Chris Watson)
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2015-16 UCO WRESTLING
Date (Day)	 Opponent	 Place	 Time
Oct. 29 (Thursday)	 Bronze-Blue Intrasquad	 Edmond	 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 1 (Sunday)	 Oklahoma City Open	 Oklahoma City	 9:00 a.m.
Nov. 21 (Saturday)	 Lindenwood Open	 St. Charles, Mo.	 9:00 a.m.
Dec. 2 (Wednesday)	 William Baptist	 Oklahoma City	 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 3 (Thursday)	 Ouachita Baptist	 Edmond	 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 6 (Sunday)	 Fort Hays State Open	 Hays, Kan.	 9:00 a.m.
Dec. 13 (Sunday)	 Newman Invitational	 Wichita, Kan.	 9:00 a.m.
Jan. 5 (Tuesday)	 Fort Hays State*	 Edmond	 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 9 (Saturday)	 Tracy Borah Duals	 Gunnison, Colo.
	 vs. Western State		 11:00 a.m.
	 vs. Colorado Mesa		 12:30 p.m.
	 vs. Simon Fraser		 2:00 p.m.
Jan. 12 (Tuesday)	 Lindenwood*	 Edmond	 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 14 (Thursday)	 Nebraska-Kearney*	 Kearney, Neb.	 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 16 (Saturday)	 Midwest Duals	 Kearney, Neb.
	 vs. California Baptist		 9:00 a.m.
	 vs. San Francisco State		 10:30 a.m.
Jan. 19 (Tuesday)	 Newman*	 Wichita, Kan.	 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 22 (Friday)	 Maryville	 Edmond	 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 24 (Sunday)	 Ouachita Baptist	 Arkadelphia, Ark.	 2:00 p.m.
Jan. 27 (Wednesday)	 Oklahoma City	 Oklahoma City	 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 31 (Sunday)	 Central Missouri*	 Edmond	 2:00 p.m.
Feb. 4 (Thursday)	 Colorado State-Pueblo	 Pueblo, Colo.	 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 5 (Friday)	 Adams State	 Alamosa, Colo.	 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 14 (Sunday)	 MIAA Championships	 St. Charles, Mo.	 All Day
Feb. 26-27 (Friday-Saturday)	 NCAA Division II West Super Regional	 Pueblo, Colo.	 TBA
March 11-12 (Friday-Saturday)	 NCAA Division II Championships	 St. Louis, Mo.	 11:00 a.m.
Bold-Home Match	
*-Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association dual	 All times Central Time
General Information
2015-16 Schedule.................................................................. 1
UCO Quick Facts/Athletic Staff Directory........................... 2
The Coaches
Head Coach........................................................................4-5
Assistant Coaches................................................................ 6
Season Outlook/Wrestlers
2015-16 Season Outlook....................................................8-9
2015-16 Roster.................................................................... 10
Wrestler Profiles............................................................. 11-20
Season Review/History
2014-15 Season Review...................................................... 22
Individual Records/Dual Results........................................ 23
All-Americans by Year...................................................24-25
2015-16 Schedule
Table of Contents
Multiple All-Americans........................................................25
Individual Records................................................................26
National Tournament History/Regional Champions.............27
All-Time Lettermen........................................................ 28-29
Season-by-Season Results.............................................. 30-32
Series Records.......................................................................33
Coaching Records.................................................................34
About UCO
The University......................................................................36
Athletic Administration................................................... 37-39
Hamilton Field House/Ted Anderson Room.........................40
UCO Wrestling Hall of Famers.............................................41
Bronchos in the Coaching Ranks..........................................42
About Edmond......................................................................43
About Oklahoma City...........................................................44
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association........I.B.C.
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UCO Quick Facts
Mailing Address:
100 North University
Edmond, OK 73034
Founded: Dec. 24, 1890
President: Dr. Don Betz
Athletic Director: Joe Muller
Assistant Athletic Director/Facilities: Gunnar Poff
Assistant Athletic Director/Business: Britni Brannon
Assistant Athletic Director/Media Relations: Mike Kirk
Assistant Athletic Director/Compliance: Darnell Smith
Assistant Athletic Director/Marketing & Corporate Sales: Brandon
Baker
Director of Athletic Compliance: Jeremy Rogers
Director of Stampede Club: Al Jones
Coordinator of Athletic Ticket Sales: Ethan Hooker
Head Athletic Trainer: Ed Kabrick
Faculty Representative: Trey Cone
National Affiliation: NCAA Division II
Conference: Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
Nickname: Bronchos
School Colors: Bronze and Blue
Enrollment: 17,101
Wrestling Facts
Head Coach: David James
Years, Record at UCO: 33 years, 384-139-5
Years, Overall Record: 33 years, 384-139-5
Assistant Coach: Kyle Evans
Graduate Assistant: Casy Rowell
2014-15 Dual Record: 7-9
2014-15 Conference Dual Record (Finish): 2-3 (4th)
2014-15 Conference Tournament Finish: 4th
2014-15 Regional Tournament Finish: 10th
2014-15 National Tournament Finish: 18th
Lettermen Returning/Lost: 12/10
Starters Returning/Lost: 6/4
Wrestling History
First Year of Wrestling: 1921
All-time Dual Record: 514-233-11
Conference Championships: Six (1929, ‘31, ‘32, ‘35, ‘36, ‘13)
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 Relations
Director of Athletic Media Relations: Mike Kirk
	 Office:	 (405) 974-2142
	 Cell:	 (405) 615-2233
	 Email:	mkirk@uco.edu
UCO Wrestling Directory
(405 Area Code)
University of Central Oklahoma Switchboard........................974-2000
	 Office
Athletic Department Administrative Assistant........................974-2500
	 Angel Aston (aaston1@uco.edu)
Head Coach.............................................................................974-2509
	 David James (djames@uco.edu)
Assistant Coach.......................................................................974-2509
	 Kyle Evans (kevans16@uco.edu)
Athletic Director.....................................................................974-2500
	 Joe Muller (jmuller2@uco.edu)
Assistant Athletic Director/Operations...................................974-2176
	 Gunnar Poff (gpoff@uco.edu)
Assistant Athletic Director/Compliance ................................974-3959
	 Darnell Smith (dsmith132@uco.edu)
Assistant Athletic Director/Marketing & Corporate Sales .....974-2164
	 Brandon Baker (bbaker13@uco.edu)
Director of Athletic Compliance ............................................974-2141
	 Jeremy Rogers (jrogers42@uco.edu)
Head Athletic Trainer .............................................................974-2188
	 Ed Kabrick (ekabrick@uco.edu)
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
Clubasaresultofselectingthenickname,becomingthefirstwoman
admitted to that organization.
School Colors
BronzeandbluewerechosenasCentralOklahoma’sschoolcolors
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 2015-16 wrestling media guide are
seniors Spencer Rutherford (top) and Jeromy Davenport.
Production Credits
The 2015-16 wrestling media guide was written, edited and de-
signed by the UCO Athletic Media Relations Office.
Photographs were provided by Dan Smith, director of UCO
Photographic Services. Cover design was done by UCO art direc-
tor Craig Beuchaw.
The media guide was printed at the UCO printCentral, NUC 146.
Get the latest on the Bronchos at:
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Coaches
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David James
The dean of Central Oklahoma’s
coaching staff is David James, now in
his 34th year atop the perennial pow-
erhouse wrestling program and one
of the premier coaches at any level of
collegiate athletics.
A four-time All-American and two-
time national champion as a wrestler
at UCO, James ranks second among all
college coaches at any level in national
championships with 12 and has been
named national Coach of theYear seven
times.
David has piled up an amazing 384-139-5 dual record against some
of the top teams in the country, which ranks sixth among active coaches
and 31st all-time on all levels of college wrestling in career wins.
UCO has had 24 top-four national tournament finishes under James,
including five runner-up showings, and the Bronchos have also won 19
Division II regional titles.
D.J. has coached 48 national champions and 182 All-Americans at
UCO and his career dual record includes an amazing 328-63-1 mark
against non-Division I teams.
James took control of the UCO program in 1982-83 and led the team
to a fifth-place NAIAfinish and 7-6 dual record. The Bronchos asserted
themselves the next year with a 11-5-1 dual finish and the first of four
straight NAIA championships, winning by a 33-point margin.
UCO had six national finalists in romping to the team title by 53 3/4
points in 1984-85, prevailed by a narrow 7 1/4-point margin the next
year and made it four in a row in 1986-87 following a 12-5 dual season.
The championship streak ended in 1987-88 with a narrow runner-up
finish, but James took UCO back to the top in its final year with the NAIA
in 1988-89 with a 13-point margin of victory.
The Bronchos made the move up to NCAADivision II the next season
and were runners-up in both 1990 and ‘91. The breakthrough season
came in 1991-92 when UCO went 14-1 in duals and captured its first-
ever Division II championship.
The Bronchos won a second consecutive title in 1993 and crowned
four individual champions in making it three in a row in 1994 by an
overwhelming 61 3/4 points over the runner-up.
James led UCO to its fourth consecutive crown in 1994-95 as the
Bronchos rolled up 148 points, the second-highest point total in NCAA
Division II history. Central fell just short of a fifth straight title in 1996,
finishing second by a narrow margin, and then was third in 1997.
The Bronchos placed fourth in 1997-98 and then crowned two national
champions in finishing third in 1999. Another runner-up finish followed
in 2000 and the Bronchos tied for third in 2001 after going 13-2-1 in duals.
UCO made it back on top in 2001-02, putting together a 15-1 dual
record and crowning four individual champions in winning its 13th title.
James and the Bronchos repeated as title winners in 2003, going 18-1
in duals and finishing with three individual champions. Central finished
third in its bid for a third straight title in 2004.
UCO had its 15-year string of Midwest Regional titles ended in 2004-
05 en route to an 11th-place national tournament showing, but D.J.’s
troops bounced back with a fourth-place national showing in 2006.
The Bronchos captured their 15th title in 2007, following a 15-4 dual
season with the Midwest Regional crown and a stirring national tourna-
ment performance in beating favored Nebraska-Kearney by 16 points.
UCO was 14-6 in duals, won another regional title and finished sixth
nationally in 2007-08 and went 11-6-1 with a regional runner-up finish
and another sixth-place national showing in 2008-09. The Bronchos
went 8-5 in duals and finished 15th nationally in 2009-10 and were 13th
the following season after going 15-4 in duals.
UCO had another young squad in 2011-12, but still managed a 9-5
dual record and won its first regional crown since 2008 before tying for
10th in the national tournament.
The Bronchos went 13-1 in duals in 2012-13 en route to a fourth-place
national finish. UCO was runner-up in the Super Regional Two Tourna-
ment and had six All-Americans, including one champion.
Central came back with a 14-4 dual finish in 2013-14 and placed fifth
in the national tournament with one champion and two runners-up, then
fell to 18th last year with one national champion.
James graduated UCO with a bachelor’s degree in physical education
in 1980 and spent one year as a graduate assistant with the Bronchos.
David then served as an assistant coach at Edmond Memorial High
School for one year before becoming UCO’s ninth head coach in 1982.
James ranks 16th on the school’s career win list with a 116-16 record.
The Del City native was UCO’s
first four-timeAll-American from
1976-80, finishing third as a fresh-
man and second as a sophomore
before winning back-to-back
NAIA national titles.
He is a member of five hall of
fames -- the NAIA Hall of Fame
(1988), the UCO Athletic Hall of
Fame (1991), the NCAA Divi-
sion II Wrestling Hall of Fame
(2005), the Oklahoma Chapter
of the National Wrestling Hall
of Fame (2007) and the Del City
High School Hall of Fame (2008).
David is married (Cherrie) and
has two daughters (Hayden and
Ryann).
Born: Nov. 18, 1957.
High School Education: Del City (Okla.) High School, 1976.
College Education: University of Central Oklahoma, B.S. in
Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 1980.
Wrestling Experience: UCO, 1976-80 (four-timeAll-American,
two-time NAIA national champion, 116-16 career record).
Coaching Experience:
  1980-81: UCO, graduate assistant.
  1981-82: Edmond Memorial High School, assistant coach.
  1982-Present: UCO, head coach.
Marital Status: Married (Cherrie).
Children: Hayden and Ryann.
James Highlights:
4Seven-time National Coach of the Year -- 1984, ’86, ’89
(NAIA); 1990, ’94, ’00, ‘07 (NCAA II).
4Has coached UCO to 12 national championships (five NAIA,
seven NCAA II) and five runner-up finishes (one NAIA, four
NCAA II).
4Has coached 48 individual national champions and 182 All-
Americans at UCO.
4Has had a winning dual record in 32 of 33 seasons at UCO.
4Ranks 31st among all coaches in college wrestling history with
384 dual wins.
Head Coach
The James File
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Season		 W-L-T 	 Pct. 	 National Finish
1982-83		 7-6-0	 .538	 5th NAIA
1983-84		 11-5-1	 .676	 NAIA National Champions
1984-85		 11-9-0	 .550	 NAIA National Champions
1985-86		 12-7-0	 .631	 NAIA National Champions
1986-87		 12-5-0	 .706	 NAIA National Champions
1987-88		 9-3-1	 .731	 NAIA Runners-up
1988-89		 12-3-0	 .800	 NAIA National Champions
1989-90		 12-4-1	 .735	 NCAA II Runners-up
1990-91		 9-4-0	 .692	 NCAA II Runners-up
1991-92		 14-1-0	 .933	 NCAA II National Champions
1992-93		 7-4-0 	 .636	 NCAA II National Champions
1993-94		 12-2-0	 .857	 NCAA II National Champions
1994-95		 11-2-1	 .821	 NCAA II National Champions
1995-96		 11-5-0	 .688	 NCAA II Runners-up
1996-97		 9-6-0	 .602	 3rd, NCAA II
1997-98		 12-2-0	 .857	 4th, NCAA II
1998-99		 11-4-0	 .733	 3rd, NCAA II
1999-00		 9-5-0	 .643	 NCAA II Runners-up
2000-01		 13-3-0	 .813	 3rd, NCAA II
2001-02		 15-1-0	 .930	 NCAA II National Champions
2002-03		 18-1-0	 .947	 NCAA II National Champions
2003-04		 15-3-0	 .873	 3rd, NCAA II
2004-05		 12-7-0	 .632	 11th, NCAA II
2005-06		 14-3-0	 .824	 4th, NCAA II
2006-07		 15-4-0	 .789	 NCAA II National Champions
2007-08		 14-6-0	 .700	 6th, NCAA II
2008-09		 11-6-1	 .639	 6th, NCAA II
2009-10		 8-5-0	 .615	 15th, NCAA II
2010-11		 15-4-0	 .789	 13th, NCAA II
2011-12		 9-5-0	 .643	 10th, NCAA II
2012-13		 13-1-0	 .928	 4th, NCAA II
2013-14		 14-4-0	 .778	 5th, NCAA II
2014-15		 7-9-0	 .438	 18th, NCAA II
Totals		384-139-5	 .732
Noteables:
1st Dual Win: UCO 38, Central Missouri 11 (Dec. 17, 1982).
50th Dual Win: UCO 47, Northern Colorado 8 (Feb. 13, 1987).
100th Dual Win: UCO 26, Nebraska-Omaha 13 (Jan. 16, 1992).
150th Dual Win: UCO 23, Nebraska-Omaha 18 (Feb. 16, 1996).
200th Dual Win: UCO 48, SIU-Edwardsville 0 (Jan. 26, 2001).
250th Dual Win: UCO 22, Nebraska-Omaha 12 (Feb. 6, 2004).
300th Dual Win: UCO 30, Fort Hays State 10 (Jan. 17, 2008).
350th Dual Win: UCO 25, Ouachita Baptist 12 (Feb. 11, 2011).
Longest Winning Streak: 23, 2001-03.
Longest Losing Streak: 4, 1992-93 and 1999-00.
Largest Margin of Victory: 58 vs. Central Baptist, Jan. 15,
2011 (UCO 58-0).
Largest Margin of Defeat: 41 vs. Oklahoma State, Nov. 17,
1982 (OSU 41-0); vs. Oklahoma State, Dec. 10, 1988 (OSU
41-0) and vs. Oklahoma, Feb. 17, 1999 (OU 41-0).
James’ Record In:
Home Matches: 167-38-1 (.813).
Away Matches: 87-50 (.635).
Neutral Site Matches: 130-51-4 (.714).
Matches vs. NCAA I Teams: 56-76-4 (.426).
Matches vs. non-NCAA I Teams: 328-63-1 (.838).
Team 	 W-L-T	 Pct.
Adams State	 17-4-1	 .795
Air Force	 2-0-0	 1.000
American Intern.	 1-0-0	 1.000
Arizona State	 1-1-0	 .000
Ashland	 3-0-0	1.000
Augsburg	 0-1-0	.000
Augustana	 7-2-0	 .778
Bacone	 8-0-0	 .833
Bloomsburg	 0-1-0	 .000
Boise State	 1-1-0	 .500
California Baptist	 1-0-0	 1.000
Cal Poly-SLO	 3-3-0	 .500
CS-Bakersfield	 0-1-0	 .000
Cal State-Fullerton	 2-1-0	 .667
Carson-Newman	 1-0-0	 .500
Central Baptist	 1-0-0	 1.000
Central Florida	 4-0-0	 1.000
Central Missouri	 30-0-0	 1.000
Central Washington	 1-0-0	 1.000
Chadron State	 14-0-0	 1.000
Chicago State	 1-0-0	 1.000
Clemson	 0-1-0	.000
Colorado Mesa	 2-0-0	 1.000
Colorado Mines	 1-0-0	 1.000
Colo. State-Pueblo	 16-0-0	 1.000
Cornell	 0-1-0	.000
Eastern Illinois	 3-1-0	 .750
Embry-Riddle	 1-0-0	1.000
Findlay	 4-0-0	 1.000
Team 	 W-L-T	 Pct.
Fort Hays State	 26-4-0	 .867
Fresno State	 1-4-2	 .286
Gannon	 2-0-0	1.000
Grand Canyon	 3-0-0	 1.000
Hofstra	 1-0-0	1.000
Illinois State	 1-0-0	 1.000
Indiana	 0-0-1	.500
Indianapolis	 1-0-0	1.000
Iowa	 0-1-0	.000
Iowa State	 0-2-0	 .000
John Carroll	 1-0-0	 1.000
Lake Erie	 1-0-0	 1.000
Lehigh	 0-1-0	 .000
Limestone	 1-0-0	 1.000
Lindenwood	 6-1-0	.857
Lock Haven	 0-2-0	 .000
Louisana State	 0-2-0	 .000
Marion Military	 1-0-0	 1.000
Maryville	 0-1-0	.000
McKendree	 1-1-0	 .500
Mercyhurst	 2-0-0	1.000
Michigan	 1-0-0	1.000
Michigan State	 1-1-1	 .500
Minnesota State	 2-1-0	 .667
Minot State	 1-0-0	 1.000
Missouri	 3-1-0	 .750
Missouri Baptist	 6-0-0	 1.000
Missouri Valley	 4-0-0	 1.000
Moorhead State	 1-0-0	 1.000
The James Era
James vs. Career Opponents
Team 	 W-L-T	 Pct.
Morgan State	 1-0-0	 1.000
Navy	 0-3-0	 .000
Nebraska	 0-4-0	 .000
Nebraska-Kearney	 18-9-0	.667
Nebraska-Omaha	 12-14-0	 .480
Newberry	 0-1-0	 .000
Newman	 10-0-0	1.000
New Mexico	 9-2-0	 .818
New Mexico Highlands	 8-0-0	 1.000
Newport News App.	 1-0-0	 1.000
North Carolina-Pembroke	 1-1-0	 .500
North Carolina State	 1-1-0	 .500
North Dakota	 1-0-0	 1.000
North Dakota State	 2-2-0	 .500
Northern Colorado	 3-0-0	 1.000
Northern Illinois	 2-1-0	 .667
Northern Iowa	 0-1-0	 .000
Northern Michigan	 1-0-0	 1.000
Northern State	 1-0-0	 1.000
Northwest Missouri	 8-0-0	 1.000
Notre Dame (Ohio)	 0-2-0	 .000
Ohio	 0-1-0	.000
Oklahoma	 0-26-0	.000
Oklahoma City	 6-3-0	 .667
Oklahoma State	 0-4-0	 .000
Oregon State	 0-1-0	 .000
Ouachita Baptist	 7-2-0	 .778	
Pennsylvania	 1-0-0	1.000
Penn State	 0-2-0	 .000
Team 	 W-L-T	 Pct.
Pittsburgh-Johnstown	 3-1-0	 .750
Portland State	 1-0-0	 1.000
San Diego State	 2-0-0	 1.000
San Francisco State	 3-0-0	 1.000
Seton Hall	 1-0-0	 1.000
Simon Fraser	 1-0-0	 1.000
South Dakota State	 7-3-0	 .700
SIU-Edwardsville	 20-3-0	 .870
Southwest Missouri	 8-0-0	 1.000
Stetson	 2-0-0	 1.000
St. Cloud State	 1-2-0	 .333
Tennessee-Chattanooga	1-0-0	 1.000
Truman State	 10-0-0	 1.000
Upper Iowa	 3-1-0	 .750
Utah State	 1-0-0	 1.000
Utah Valley State	 1-0-0	 1.000
Virginia Tech	 0-1-0	 .000
Wartburg	 4-1-0	.800
Wayland Baptist	 1-0-0	 1.000
Weber State	 0-1-0	 .000
West Liberty	 2-1-0	 .667
Western Montana	 1-0-0	 1.000
Western State	 12-2-0	 .857
Wisconsin	 0-1-0	.000
Wisconsin-Parkside	 10-0-0	1.000
Wisconsin-Stevens Pt.	 2-0-0	 1.000
Wisconsin-Whitewater	1-0-0	 1.000
Wyoming	 0-2-0	.000
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Assistant Coaches
Kyle Evans
In his third year as Central Oklahoma’s full-time assistant coach is Kyle Evans, one of the most deco-
rated wrestlers in the school’s illustrious history.
Evans joined the staff in 2013-14 and helped the Bronchos to a 14-4 dual record and fifth-place national
finish behind three national finalists, including one champion.
Kyle spent his entire career at 141 pounds and was a four-time All-American and two-time national
champion for the Bronchos from 2004-08. He finished with a 125-20 record that ranks fourth on the
school’s all-time list for winning percentage (.862) and 10th for wins.
Evans redshirted his first year and then beat out a returningAll-American in earning the starting berth in
2004-05, winning the regional title and finishing sixth nationally en route to a 24-13 record. He came back
the next season to go 30-5, capture a second straight regional crown and finish as the national runner-up.
Evans was virtually unbeatable his final two seasons with a 71-2 record and back-to-back national championships.
He became the first UCO wrestler to complete a full season undefeated as a junior in 2006-07 with a perfect 39-0 record that
included 18 bonus-point wins and was named Midwest Regional Wrestler of the Year before sweeping four matches in winning
the national title. Kyle repeated as both Midwest Regional Wrestler of the Year and national champion during a dominating senior
season that saw him finish 32-2 with 18 bonus-point wins.
Evans became just the second UCO wrestler to win four regional titles and he had a 43-match winning streak that ranks as the
fourth-longest in school history. He earned 53 bonus-point wins during his career with a school-record 25 technical falls.
A state champion as a senior at Edmond North High School, Kyle earned his general studies degree in business from Central in
2008 and worked in the medical sales field before returning to UCO before the start of the 2013-14 season.
Casy Rowell
Serving as Central Oklahoma’s graduate assistant coach for the second straight year is Casy Rowell,
who ended his career as one of the school’s all-time greats in 2014.
Rowell was a four-year standout for the Bronchos from 2009-14, starting at three different weights
and earning All-America honors three times in racking up a 134-32 record to finish second on UCO’s
all-time wins list. He had 70 career bonus-point wins, ranking third in major decisions (31) and third
in technical falls (17).
Casy went 31-10 with 16 bonus-point wins at 125 pounds as a true freshman in 2009-10 before red-
shirting the following year. He returned to the lineup at 141pounds in 2011-12 and put together a 31-
12 record while finishing runner-up in the regional and earning All-America acclaim with a fifth-place
national finish.
Rowell dropped to 133 as a junior and had a dominating season in finishing 36-5 with 24 bonus-point victories en route to captur-
ing the regional title and coming in fifth at the national meet to again earn All-America honors.
Rowell capped his career in sensational fashion in 2013-14, going 36-5 with 18 bonus-point wins and winning the national cham-
pionship at 133. He pulled out an overtime win over the defending champion in the national finals to earn tournament Outstanding
Wrestler accolades and was named the Central Region Wrestler of the Year.
A three-time state champion at Duncan, Casy earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education and is working on his master’s in
education.
Marly Fitzgerald
Manager
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The trio will be pushing each other all year and it’s a toss-up
who will come out on top at the end. Freshman Tim Null adds
even more depth.
Coach James Says: “The big thing is we’ve got three guys who
have all been starters for us and all three have done some good things.
I feel we’re going to be much better here. It will be interesting to
see who ends up coming out on top at this weight and all three
are capable. It’s obviously going to be real
competitive and that’s healthy.”
133 Pounds
This is a big question mark weight
for the Bronchos in that everybody here
is new, young and unproven.
Three of the contenders are transfers
in redshirt freshman Blake Dauphin and
sophomores Aaron Hane and Brendan
Krask, with rookie Rio Zamora also in the
mix. Dauphin may rate the slight edge, but
it’s a razor thin one, and someone will need to
take charge.
Coach James Says: “We have all new faces
here so there’s definitely some questions. Blake
might have the advantage, but there’s a lot of
unknowns with this weight and we’re going to
be young regardless of who we put out there.”
141 Pounds
A part-time starter from two years ago and a junior
college All-American transfer look to be the top two
prospects for the job here.
Sophomore Tyler Tustin went 12-9 with nine bonus-
point wins in a part-time role two years ago before redshirt-
ing last season, while junior Joshua Ailey was a two-time
national placer at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M. Redshirt
freshman Briar Stopp provides depth.
Coach James Says: “This is another question mark
for us. Josh has the most experience coming from
the junior college ranks and he’s proven as a two-
time All-American, but this should be a competitive
weight.”
149 Pounds
Senior Spencer Rutherford ranks as UCO’s most accomplished
returner and is firmly entrenched here. He went 28-13 with 10 falls
last year, placed third in the regional to qualify for the national
tournament and is poised to end his career in style.
Sophomore Will Steltzlen is moving up after starting most of last
year at 141 and will push the issue, while redshirt freshmen Cody
Ryan and Brandon Stanley can’t be discounted.
Coach James Says: “Spencer is our only returning national
qualifier and he’s looked tremendous in the early going. He had
a really good year last season, but had a disappointing national
tournament and is really focused on making up for that. We’re got
good depth and those guys will push Spencer, which will make
everybody better.”
157 Pounds
The returning starter and a pair of talented transfers headline a
here may be more questions than answers for Central
Oklahoma heading into the 2015-16 campaign, but long-
time head coach David James refuses to put limits on
what his young squad can accomplish.
“We’re young and have to develop quickly, but we
have a lot of talent,” said James, who has led the Bronchos to 384
dual wins and 12 national championships during a remarkable 33-
year tenure. “I’m not going to put stipulations on where we can go
with this group because I really feel they can do some special things.”
UCO returns six starters from last year’s team that went 7-9 in
duals and finished 18th in the NCAA Division II national tourna-
ment. There are 28 underclassmen on the 42-man roster
and who will end up starting at most of the 10
weights is unknown, though competition
for the top spot will be fierce at most
of those.
“Nobody is guaranteed a posi-
tion,” James said. “The returning
starters are going to be pressed
and pushed and that’s a good
thing. Our depth will be better at
most weights and it will be way
more competitive.
“Last year was a challenge and it
was disappointing for our program.
It’s expected of this group to get things
turned around and I have high expecta-
tions on what we can do.”
SettoleadtheBronchosissenior149-pound-
er Spencer Rutherford, a national qualifier
last year who should be a primeAll-America
contender this season.
UCO’s other returning starters are sopho-
mores Zac D’Amico, Kyle Factor, Caleb
Hawes and Will Steltzlen and senior Je-
romy Davenport, though Steltzlen is going
up to Rutherford’s weight and the other four
each face stiff challenges to keep their spot
in the lineup.
“There will be new faces in the lineup
and we’re going to have to step up quickly
at some weights,” James said. “There are
definitely some unknowns and we’ve got
to get better every time we compete.”
The Bronchos face another daunting schedule that features 17
duals, including 12 during a tough 26-day stretch in January. UCO
will also meet 11 West Regional rivals.
“I think we have a good schedule and I like that we get to go
against so many teams in our region,” James said. “January will
certainly test us, but it will be good to go through that.”
Here’s a weight-by-weight look at UCO for 2015-16:
125 Pounds
The first of many weights crowded with contenders and the top
three all have starting experience at the position.
Sophomore Zac D’Amico went 24-20 while manning the No.1
position all last year, while sophomore Josh Breece and senior Ryan
Brooks are both coming off redshirt years. Brooks has 59 career
wins and Breece started the second half of the 2013-14 season.
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crowded field here, with plenty of fireworks expected in the practice
room to determine who emerges on top.
Senior Jeromy Davenport started all last year and went 16-17
with a number of tough losses. Sophomore Dakota Head had two
overtime wins over Davenport during a 24-12 rookie campaign at
Ouachita Baptist before coming to UCO and junior Bryan Dutton
was a two-year starter at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M.
Those are the main contenders, but junior newcomer Danny Car-
rillo and sophomore letterman Alec Warren can’t be discounted.
Coach James Says: “This is one of the most competitive weights
we have in the room. Jeromy is a senior and started last year, so we
know what he brings to the table. Dakota beat Jeromy twice last
year and is very talented and Bryan had a nice junior
college career. These guys are going to have to
be on their toes every day and we’re going to
be better, but who will be in there remains to
be seen.”
165 Pounds
UCO is a little thin at this weight, though
several 157-pounders could bump up if
needed.
Redshirt freshman Gage Stallworth is
favored to take over the starting role and
all signs point to him having an immediate
impact, but he’s another untested youngster
the Bronchos will be counting on.
Sophomore letterman Josh Jacobson
adds depth, while sophomore newcomers
Danny Carrillo and Bryan Dutton are
available to move up from 157.
Coach James Says: “We’re really
young here. Gage is the front-runner
and though he didn’t get
any mat time last year he
did get to practice every
day with one of the best
we’ve ever had (national
champion and 2014-15
Division II Wrestler of the
Year Chris Watson), which
obviously benefitted him.
There are some guys at 157 who could help us here as well. We’re
talented at this weight, but there’s still some questions because
we’re so young.”
174 Pounds
A highly-touted freshman was scheduled to step in and assume
the controls here, but pre-season surgery will probably keep Miguel
Barreras sidelined all year and another youngster is ready to step in.
Redshirt freshman Mason Thompson showed great improvement
while comping in several open tournaments last year and has shown
in the early going that he’s ready to make an impact. Senior letter-
man Dylan Harmon is also in the mix after seeing some starting
duty last season.
RyanAnderson is another redshirt freshman in the mix and junior
transfer Brock Warren could be here or at 184.
Coach James Says: “We felt good bringing Miguel in at this
weight, but he had surgery and will probably redshirt, but we’ll
Kyle Factor
re-evaluate things in December. Dylan got some time last year
and is a real physical wrestler and Mason is a very talented young
guy who’s really working hard to get his chance. We’ve got some
questions here as well.”
184 Pounds
Several prospects are lined up to battle for the starting assignment,
including the returning starter.
Sophomore Caleb Hawes filled the No. 1 spot all last year and
made great progress during a 13-15 rookie season, but a host of
challengers are ready to compete for the position.
Junior John Finn is a two-year letterman looking to work his way
into the lineup after dropping down from 197 and redshirt
freshman Jaden Davenport will also contend.
Junior Brock Warren and freshmen Brody
Largent, Elijah Saboor and Walker Smith
can’t be overlooked.
Coach James Says: “Another real com-
petitive weight. John and Caleb have wrestled
for us and are the most experienced, but there are
several young guys capable of helping. We’ve got
a lot of bodies here and it will be very interesting
to see how everything shakes out.”
197 Pounds
Junior GregWilson is expected to take over
and have a big impact, but the talented big
man won’t be eligible until the second
semester after coming to UCO
from Division I Oklahoma
during the winter break
last year.
Sophomore letterman
Marlon Houston and
freshman Thomas She-
perd are expected to fight
it out for the starting berth
early.
Coach James Says:
“Greg is the guy if every-
thing goes according to
plan, but he’s not eligible
until the second semester. He wrestled quite a bit at OU and is very
talented. There’s some other guys who will help out.”
Heavyweight
The numbers are low with just two at the weight, but it will be an
interesting showdown between sophomore Kyle Factor and junior
Evan McGee.
Factor started all last season, going 21-17 with 11 falls in his
return to the mat after a two-year layoff, and McGee is a former
junior college All-American coming off a redshirt season. Both
have the ability to score plenty of points and be excellent anchors
for the Bronchos at the end of the lineup.
Coach James Says: “I think we’re going to be better, but we only
have two guys. Kyle got a lot of matches in and did a good job last
year and Evan was a junior college All-American so we know what
he’s capable of. We’ll let them battle it out and see what happens.”
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Name	 Wt.	 Ht.	 Class	 Hometown (High School)
Joshua Ailey	 141	 5-7	 Jr.	 Tonkawa (Tonkawa)
Ryan Anderson	 184	 5-11	 RS Fr.	 Norman (Homeschool)
Miguel Barreras	 165-74	 6-0	 Fr.	 Rio Rancho, N.M. (Rio Rancho)
Josh Breece	 125	 5-4	 So.	 Edmond (Memorial)
Ryan Brooks	 125	 5-7	 Sr.	 Marlow (Marlow)
Danny Carrillo	 157-65	 5-8	 Jr.	 Rio Rancho, N.M. (Rio Rancho)
Caleb Cotter	 197	 6-2	 Jr.	 Sapulpa (Sapulpa)
Zac D’Amico	 125	 5-5	 So.	 Moore (Southmoore)
Blake Dauphin	 133	 5-8	 RS Fr.	 Tuttle (Tuttle)
Jadon Davenport	 184	 5-9	 RS Fr.	 Sallisaw (Sallisaw)
Jeromy Davenport	 157	 5-7	 Sr.	 Sallisaw (Sallisaw)
Bryan Dutton	 157-65	 5-10	 Jr.	 Guthrie (Guthrie)
Kyle Factor	 Hvy	 5-10	 So.	 Moore (Westmoore)
John Finn	 184	 5-11	 Jr.	 Moore (Westmoore)
Elmer Francisco	 157	 5-9	 Jr.	 Naples, Fla. (Palmetto Ridge)
Aaron Hane	 133	 5-6	 So.	 Piedmont (Piedmont)
Dylan Harmon	 174	 5-11	 Sr.	 Marlow (Marlow)
Caleb Hawes	 184	 6-0	 So.	 Barnsdall (Barnsdall)
Dakota Head	 157	 5-8	 So.	 Tuttle (Tuttle)
Marlon Houston	 184	 5-11	 So.	 Pawnee (Pawnee)
Josh Jacobson	 157-65	 6-0	 So.	 Waurika (Waurika)
Brendan Krask	 133	 5-4	 So.	 Eureka, Mo. (Eureka)
Brody Largent	 184	 6-2	 Fr.	 Piedmont (Piedmont)
Evan McGee	 Hvy	 5-8	 Jr.	 Ardmore (Ardmore)
Tim Null	 125	 5-6	 Fr.	 Mount Airy, Md. (South Carroll)
Timothy O’Connor	 149	 5-9	 Jr.	 Guthrie (Guthrie)
Spencer Rutherford	 149	 5-9	 Sr.	 Grove (Grove)
Cody Ryan	 149	 6-0	 RS Fr.	 Chandler (Chandler)
Elijah Saboor	 174-84	 5-11	 Fr.	 Palm Bay, Fla. (Heritage)
Thomas Sheperd	 197	 5-11	 Fr.	 Shawnee (Shawnee)
Walker Smith	 174-84	 6-1	 Fr.	 Shawnee (Shawnee)
Gage Stallworth	 165	 5-11	 RS Fr.	 Cushing (Cushing)
Brandon Stanley	 141-49	 5-9	 So.	 Moore (Southmoore)
Will Steltzlen	 141	 5-8	 So.	 Collinsville (Collinsville)
Bleau Stopp	 174-84	 5-10	 Fr.	 Newkirk (Newkirk)
Briar Stopp	 133	 5-8	 RS Fr.	 Newkirk (Newkirk)
Mason Thompson	 165-74	 6-0	 RS Fr.	 Bixby (Bixby)
Tyler Tustin	 141	 5-9	 So.	 Poteau (Poteau)
Alec Warren	 149-57	 5-7	 So.	 Poteau (Poteau)
Brock Warren	 174-84	 6-0	 Jr.	 Broken Arrow (Broken Arrow)
Greg Wilson 	 197	 5-10	 Jr.	 Keller, Texas (Central)
Rio Zamora	 133	 5-7	 Fr.	 Madill (Madill)
Central Oklahoma Roster
Roster Breakdown
By Class
Seniors (4): Brooks, Jeromy Davenport, Harmon, Rutherford.
Juniors (10): Ailey, Carrillo, Cotter, Dutton, Finn, Francisco, McGee, O’Connor, B. Warren, Wilson.
Sophomores (13): Breece, D’Amico, Factor, Hane, Hawes, Head, Houston, Jacobson, Krask, Stanley, Steltzlen,Tustin,A.Warren.
Redshirt Freshmen (7): Anderson, Dauphin, Jadon Davenport, Ryan, Stallworth, Briar Stopp, Thompson.
Freshmen (8): Barreras, Largent, Null, Saboor, Sheperd, Smith, Bleau Stopp, Zamora.
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All-American transfer looking to be in the running for top spot at 141
pounds this winter . . . Experienced junior who is used to success and
has a chance to be an immediate contributor . . . Spent two years at
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M before coming to UCO.
Juco: Two-year starter at 133 pounds for the Norsemen, earning
All-America honors both seasons . . . Placed eighth as a freshman in
2013-14 in helping NEO capture the national championship and was a
seventh-place finisher last year.
High School: Prep standout at Tonkawa High School, finishing with
a 128-8 career record . . . Four-time state placer and earned All-State
honors as a senior.
Personal: Kinesiology major . . . Enjoys fishing and golf as hobbies .
. . Names Buffalo Wild Wings as his favorite restaurant . . . Birthdate
is Jan. 16, 1995.
5-7 • 141 Pounds
Junior • Tonkawa
Joshua
Ailey
Redshirt freshman who provides depth at 184 pounds.
High School: Was home schooled.
Personal: Business major . . . Birthdate is Jan. 16, 1990.
5-11 • 184 Pounds
RS Freshman • Norman
Ryan
Anderson
Sophomore lightweight who is among the top prospects for starting
berth at 125 pounds this season . . . Started most of second semester
during freshman campaign two years ago and then redshirted last season
. . . Hard-working, physical grappler capable of being a prime scoring
threat for the Bronchos.
2014-15: Placed in two open
tournaments and was set to
challenge for starting job before
suffering injury and sitting out
the rest of the year . . .Went 10-3
with six bonus-point wins in
taking fourth at the Swede Open
and third at the UNK Open . . .
Was named to the MIAA Aca-
demic Honor Roll.
2013-14: Didn’t make season
debut until the NWCADivision
II National Duals in January and
ended up going 9-9 with two bonus-point wins . . . Dropped 9-5 over-
time decision to eventual national champion Ben Sergent of Findlay in
his first collegiate match . . . Won four straight during one stretch . . .
Placed fourth in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
Tournament . . . Went 2-2 in the rugged Central Super Regional.
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: Undecided on a major . . . Enjoys fishing as a hobby and is
an Eagle Scout . . . Names the Oklahoma City Thunder as his favorite
team . . . Father (Stephen) and three uncles wrestled at Oklahoma . . .
Lists the Eagles as his top musical group . . . Birthdate isApril 11, 1995.
5-4 • 125 Pounds
Sophomore • Edmond
Josh
Breece
Highly-regarded rookie who is expected to sit out the season with injury
. . . Enjoyed incredible high school success and has a bright future ahead
with the Bronchos.
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
6-0 • 165-74 Pounds
Freshman • Rio Rancho, NM
Miguel
Barreras
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 win the national title . . . Enjoys snowboarding as
a hobby . . . Names “Friday Night Lights” as his favorite sports movie
. . . Birthdate is Dec. 21, 1996.
	 Tech.	Maj.
	 Falls	Falls	Dec.	 Near-
Season	 W-L	 W-L	 W-L	 W-L	Takedowns	 Falls
2013-14	 9-9	 1-0	 0-0	 1-2	 15-17	 3-9
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	 Tech.	Maj.
	 Falls	Falls	Dec.	 Near-
Season	 W-L	 W-L	 W-L	 W-L	Takedowns	 Falls
2011-12	 27-19	 1-0	 2-1	 5-4	 56-39	 23-10
2012-13	 18-16	 3-0	 1-1	 2-1	 51-27	 11-7
2013-14	 14-13	 1-1	 0-1	 2-4	 21-28	 7-10
Totals	 59-48	5-1	3-3	9-9	128-94	41-27
Former starter and senior veteran set to contend for starting slot at 125
pounds . . . Sat out redshirt year in 2014-15 and is eager to get back on
the mat . . . Started his first two years before splitting time in 2013-14
and definitely has the ability to get the job done . . . Owns plenty of
experience and is primed to finish his career in style.
2014-15: Competed in two open tournaments during redshirt year, going
5-4 with four bonus-point wins . . . Placed fourth in the Oklahoma City
Open . . . Was named to the MIAAAcademic Honor Roll.
2013-14: Put together a 14-13
record with three bonus-point
wins while starting throughout
the first semester and parts of the
second . . . Placed fourth in three
tournaments -- the Oklahoma
City Open, the Fort Hays State
Open and the Jet Invitational.
. Went 4-2 in the FHSU meet
with a pair of one-point wins
. . . Was a second-team pick
on the NCAA Division II All-
Academic Team.
2012-13: Was a redshirt candidate to start the season, but ended up
starting all year and went 18-16 with six bonus-point wins . . . Placed
fourth in the Jet Invitational and was third in the MIAA Tournament,
bouncing back from a semifinal loss with two consolation wins . . .
Went 1-2 at the Super Regional Two Tournament . . . Earned Division
II All-Academic honorable mention honors.
2011-12: Wrestled more matches (46) than anybody on the team, finish-
ing 27-19 with eight bonus wins . . . Placed in four tournaments, taking
third in three meets and fifth in the Super Regional Two Tournament
. . . Won four straight matches after second-round loss to finish third
in season-opening Oklahoma City Open and went 6-1 for third-place
showing in amateur bracket of the Loper Open . . . Just missed out on
national tournament berth with fifth-place effort at the regional.
High School: Prep star at Marlow High School, winning four regional
championships and three state titles . . . Had a 128-12 career mark, going
30-0 as a senior in earning Duncan Banner Wrestler of theYear andAll-
State honors . . .Also a state qualifier in golf and cross country letterman.
Personal: Kinesiology major looking to become a physical therapist .
. . Enjoys golf as his top hobby . . . Names the Oklahoma City Thunder
as his favorite professional team . . . Lists “Miracle” as his top sports
movie . . . Birthdate is May 12, 1992.
5-7 • 125 Pounds
Senior • Marlow
Ryan
Brooks
Junior college transfer looking to provide help at 157 or 165 pounds
this season . . . Spent two years at Northeastern OklahomaA&M before
coming to UCO.
Juco: Wrestled two years at NEO, helping the Norsemen win the
national championship in 2014.
High School: Two-time state placer at Rio Rancho High School, finish-
ing with a 68-17 career record.
Personal: Kinesiology major . . . Has nine siblings . . . Birthdate is
Sept. 26, 1994.
5-8 • 157-65 Pounds
Junior • Rio Rancho, N.M.
Danny
Carrillo
Former junior college All-American who will sit out a redshirt year
. . . Spent a year at two different two junior colleges and then didn’t
wrestle last year.
Juco: Went 3-2 in limited action at Northwest Wyoming in 2012-13 and
then transferred to Northeastern Oklahoma A&M . . . Had 20-7 record
and earned All-America honors with seventh-place national finish as
sophomore in helping the Norsemen take the team title.
High School: Three-year standout at Sapulpa High School, finishing
with a 123-12 career record . . . Placed third in state meet as sophomore,
took second the following season and then went 34-0 en route to state
championship as a senior . . . All-State pick following final season.
Personal: Industrial safety major . . . Enjoys hunting and fishing as
hobbies . . . Names the Philadelphia Eagles as his favorite professional
team . . . Birthdate is Oct. 26, 1993.
6-2 • 197 Pounds
Junior • Sapulpa
Caleb
Cotter
Returning 125-pound starter looking to keep his spot in the lineup . . .
Tough, hard-nosed lightweight and fierce competitor who is constantly
on the attack . . . Picked up much-needed experience last year and should
benefit from that in 2015-16.
5-5 • 125 Pounds
Sophomore • Moore
Zac
D’Amico
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Talented transfer with a chance to fill starting berth at 133 pounds . . .
Redshirted last year at Ouachita Baptist before coming to UCO.
High School: Two-time state champion at small-school powerhouse
Tuttle High School, helping the Tigers to a pair of team titles . . . All-
State selection as a senior . . . Also a golf letterman.
Personal: Finance major . . . Enjoys, golf, fishing and hunting as hob-
bies . . . Names Eric Church as his favorite musician . . . Lists “The
Longest Yard” as his top sports movie . . . Birthdate is Oct. 12, 1995.
5-8 • 133 Pounds
RS Freshman • Tuttle
Blake
Dauphin
Senior veteran and returning 157-pound starter who is the front-runner to
retain the position in 2015-16 . . . Will face a stiff challenge to stay No.
1, but has the talent and experience to do just that . . . Rugged, physical
grappler capable of doing big things for the Bronchos, a former junior
college All-American ready to finish with a flourish . . . Came to UCO
after two seasons at Labette (Kan.) Community College.
2014-15: Started all year
and finished with a 16-17
record . . . Placed third
in the Swede Open, go-
ing 5-1 in that event, and
earned All-Mid-America
Intercollegiate Athletics
Association honors with
third-place showing in the
league tourney . . . Had 20
matches decided by two
points or less or in overtime.
2013-14: Participated in one open tournament while sitting out redshirt
year, placing fourth in the Oklahoma City Open.
Juco: Helped lead the Cardinals to back-to-back national champion-
ships . . . Was a fifth-place national finisher at 149 pounds as a freshman
and earned repeatAll-America honors the following season at 157 with
another fifth-place effort.
High School: Enjoyed sensational career at Sallisaw High School in
joining an elite group of four-time state champions . . . Was undefeated
(40-0) during junior campaign and earned All-State honors as a senior
. . . Finished 157-4 for his career and was a two-time USA Wresting
juniorAll-American . . .Also lettered in football for the Black Diamonds.
Personal: Industrial safety major . . . Enjoys playing video games as a
hobby . . . Younger brother (Jadon) is a redshirt freshman teammate . .
. Names “The Sandlot” as his favorite sports movie . . . Lists Kings of
Leon as his top musical group . . . Birthdate is March 5, 1992.
5-7 • 157 Pounds
Senior • Sallisaw
Jeromy
Davenport
2015-16: Wrestled the most matches on the team (44), finishing 24-20
while placing in all six tournaments he competed in . . . Had runner-up
finishes in the Oklahoma City Open and UNK Open to start the season . .
. Went 5-1 in finishing third at the Fort Hays State Open and took fourth
at Newman Invitational . . . EarnedAll-
Mid-America IntercollegiateAthletics
Association honors with third-place
finish in league tournament . . . Lost
two tough consolation matches in tak-
ing sixth at the West Super Regional
to miss out on national tournament
berth . . . Had 16 matches decided by
two points or less, going 8-8 in those.
2013-14: Sat out redshirt year.
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 CoachesAssociation
All-American, winning national title in the summer of 2013.
Personal: History education major looking to become a teacher and
coach . . . Names the Boston Red Sox as his favorite professional team
. . . Enjoys dancing as a hobby . . . Birthdate is April 7, 1994.
	 Tech.	Maj.
	 Falls	Falls	Dec.	 Near-
Season	 W-L	 W-L	 W-L	 W-L	Takedowns	 Falls
2014-15	 24-20	 2-1	 0-0	 3-0	 29-32	 10-7
Redshirt freshmen expected to be in the hunt for mat time at 184 pounds
. . . Strong youngster who will only get better with experience.
5-9 • 184 Pounds
RS Freshman • Sallisaw
Jadon
Davenport
High School: Three-sport star at Sallisaw High School . . . Racked
up a 115-11 career record on the mat en route to winning three state
championships, earning All-State recognition as a senior . . . Also a
three-year starter and All-District pick in football and two-year starter
in baseball for the Black Diamonds.
Personal: Undecided on a major . . . Older brother Jeromy is a senior
teammate at UCO . . . Enjoys playing video games as a hobby . . . Names
“Friday Night Lights” as his top sports movie . . . Lists the New England
Patriots as his favorite team . . . Birthdate is May 11, 1995.
	 Tech.	Maj.
	 Falls	Falls	Dec.	 Near-
Season	 W-L	 W-L	 W-L	 W-L	Takedowns	 Falls
2014-15	 16-17	 2-0	 0-0	 1-0	 31-25	 3-3
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Two-year letterman expected to be a top contender for the starting
berth at 184 pounds . . . Hard-working junior set to compete at his third
weight in three years and is ready to be a main contributor this season . .
. Lettered as an undersized heavyweight during freshman campaign and
then saw extended action at 197
last year before suffering season-
ending injury in mid-January.
2014-15: Went 8-9 with three
falls while competing in three
tournaments and four duals, seeing
action at 197 and heavyweight . .
. Placed third in season-opening
Oklahoma City Open at 197.
2013-14: Was a redshirt candi-
date before being pressed into the
lineup early and went 4-9 with a
pair of falls at heavyweight . . .
Wrestled in three open tournaments and four duals.
High School: Football-wrestling star at Westmoore High School,
earning Male Athlete of the Year honors as a senior . . . Two-time state
placer, finishing as runner-up his final year while earning All-State
accolades . . . Finished with a 100-25 career record that included 53
falls . . . Also an All-District, All-Conference and All-State selection in
football for the Jaguars.
Personal: Education major . . . Is the fifth member of the Finn family
to wrestle at UCO, joining father John (1978-80) and brothers Chris
(2004-06), Patrick (2009-11) and Dustin (2007-10), with John, Chris
and Dustin all earning All-America honors . . . Lists “Varsity Blues” as
his top sports movie . . . Birthdate is Oct. 14, 1993.
Junior college transfer looking to contend for starting spot at either 157
or 165 pounds . . . Superb all-around athlete who has the experience
needed to handle the position and is ready to contribute . . . Came to
UCO after two years at juco powerhouse Northeastern OklahomaA&M.
Juco: Two-year starter for the Norsemen, finishing with a 48-22 career
record . . . Started at 149 as a freshman in helping NEO capture the
national championship and was a national qualifier at 165 last year after
winning regional title . . . Earned NJCAAAcademicAll-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 capturing champion-
ship 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 championship 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.
5-10 • 157-65 Pounds
Junior • Guthrie
Bryan
Dutton
Returning heavyweight starter eager to maintain his slot in the lineup .
. . Resumed wrestling career after two-year layoff last year and started
all season, showing a glimpse of what he can do . . . Tough sophomore
with great strength who is capable to being a prime point-producer and
should benefit from experience gained last year . . . Spent two years at
Missouri Southern, including
one on the football team, be-
fore coming to UCO last fall.
2014-15: Stepped into start-
ing role from the outset and
finished 21-17 with 11 falls,
which tied for the team lead
. . . Placed third in season-
opening Oklahoma City
Open with a pair of falls and
was fourth at the UNK Open
with two pins . . . Took fourth
in the conference tourney 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.
5-10 • Heavyweight
Sophomore • Moore
Kyle
Factor
5-11 • 184 Pounds
Junior • Moore
John
Finn
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 . . . Two-time All-District selection and an All-State
pick as a senior on the gridiron for the Jaguars.
Personal: Kinesiology major looking to become a strength and condi-
tioning coach . . . Enjoys lifting weights as a hobby . . . Names “Varsity
Blues” as his favorite sports movie . . . Lists George Strait as his top
musician . . . Birthdate is Oct. 20, 1993.
	 Tech.	Maj.
	 Falls	Falls	Dec.	 Near-
Season	 W-L	 W-L	 W-L	 W-L	Takedowns	 Falls
2014-15	 21-17	 11-2	 0-0	 0-1	 28-25	 7-6
	 Tech.	Maj.
	 Falls	Falls	Dec.	 Near-
Season	 W-L	 W-L	 W-L	 W-L	Takedowns	 Falls
2013-14	 4-9	 2-1	 0-0	 0-1	 8-9	 1-3
2014-15	 8-9	 4-3	 0-0	 0-1	 20-11	 2-3
Totals	 12-18	6-4	 0-0	 0-2	 28-20	 3-6
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	 Tech.	Maj.
	 Falls	Falls	Dec.	 Near-
Season	 W-L	 W-L	 W-L	 W-L	Takedowns	 Falls
2013-14	 4-8	 0-1	 0-0	 1-1	 9-17	 1-3
2014-15	 9-15	 2-5	 0-0	 3-2	 17-30	 5-12
Totals	 13-23	2-6	 0-0	 4-3	 26-37	 6-15
Junior transfer who provides excellent depth at 157 pounds . . . Came
to UCO this season after two years at NAIA member Missouri Baptist.
MBU: Redshirted his first year and then started the past two seasons
for the Spartans.
High School: Had a 78-30 career record at Palmetto Ridge High School,
earning All-District honors as a senior . . . Also a football letterman.
Personal: Kinesiology major looking to become a strength and condi-
tioning coach . . . Enjoys soccer as a hobby and speaks three languages
. . . Names “Friday Night Lights” as his top sports movie . . . Birthdate
is Jan 24. 1993.
5-9 • 157 Pounds
Junior • Naples, Fla.
Elmer
Francisco
Returning starter and the favorite to be back on top of the ladder at 184
pounds . . . Gained valuable experience last year and should benefit from
that this season . . . Hard-working youngster who is eager to make an
impact and will only continue to improve with more mat time.
2014-15: Stepped in as a true fresh-
man and started all year, finishing
13-15 with six bonus-point wins
. . . Was runner-up in the Swede
Open and finished fourth in the
conference tournament . . . Went
4-0 in matches decided by two
points or less.
High School: Prep standout at
Barnsdall High School, finishing with a 112-17 career record . . . Class
3A state runner-up as a sophomore at 182, then won back-to-back titles
at 195 his final two years . . . All-State pick as a senior.
Personal: History major who wants to be a wrestling coach . . .Lists
George Strait as his top musician . . . Enjoys hunting and fishing as
hobbies . . . Birthdate is Feb. 18, 1996.
6-0 • 184 Pounds
Sophomore • Barnsdall
Caleb
HawesTransfer from Missouri Baptist who will contend for mat time at 133
pounds . . . Picked up valuable experience during two years with the
Spartans.
MBU: Two-year starter at 133 for Missouri Baptist, qualifying for the
NAIA national tournament as a redshirt freshman . . . Went 21-14 last
season.
High School: Two-time state placer at Piedmont High School, taking
third as a junior before claiming state title in his final season to earn
All-State honors . . . Also lettered in soccer for the Wildcats.
Personal: Business administration major . . . Enjoys fishing and hunting
as hobbies . . . Lists George Strait as his favorite musician . . . Names
“Eight Seconds” as his top sports movie . . . Birthdate is Nov. 19, 1993.
5-6 • 133 Pounds
Sophomore • Piedmont
Aaron
Hane
Two-year letterman and returning part-time starter ready to push for a
full-time berth at 174 pounds this winter . . . Rugged, hard-nosed grap-
pler who relishes physical battles on the mat . . . Started career at NAIA
member Bacone before coming to UCO.
5-11 • 174 Pounds
Senior • Marlow
Dylan
Harmon
2014-15: Competed in five tournaments and eight duals, finishing 9-15
with five bonus-point wins . . . Had two falls and a major decision en
route to runner-up finish in the Swede Open . . . Wrestled five matches
at 184 . . . Was named to the MIAAAcademic Honor Roll.
2013-14: Had a 4-8 record in four open
tournaments.
2012-13: Went 5-3 with three falls
while competing in three open tourna-
ments during redshirt year.
Bacone: Saw part-time starting duty
as a freshman in 2011-12.
High School: State runner-up andAll-
State pick as a senior at Marlow High
School . . . Also lettered in football.
Personal: Criminal justice major . . . Names the Oklahoma CityThunder
as his favorite sports team . . . Birthdate is June 6, 1993.
	 Tech.	Maj.
	 Falls	Falls	Dec.	 Near-
Season	 W-L	 W-L	 W-L	 W-L	Takedowns	 Falls
2014-15	 13-15	 3-4	 0-2	 3-3	 21-44	 4-21
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Rookie 184-pounder who provides excellent depth.
6-2 • 184 Pounds
Freshman • Piedmont
Brody
Largent
Sophomore letterman who gives the Bronchos good depth at 165 pounds.
2014-15: Went 1-8 while competing in four open tournaments . . . Was
named to the MIAAAcademic Honor Roll.
High School: Won 113 career matches at Waurika High School, mak-
ing the state tournament once and earning All-Area honors . . . Also an
All-District pick in football.
Personal: Forensic psychology major . . . Class valedictorian at WHS
. . . Enjoys traveling as a hobby . . . Names the Anaheim Ducks as his
favorite team . . . Lists “For Love of the Game” as his top sports movie
. . . Birthdate is Sept. 11, 1994.
6-0 • 165 Pounds
Sophomore • Waurika
Josh
Jacobson
Sophomore transfer who will push for starting assignment at 157 pounds
. . . Tough, hard-nosed grappler capable of making a big impact . . .
Picked up valuable experience while starting all last season at Division
II rival Ouachita Baptist before opting to come to UCO.
OBU: Put together a fine rookie season for the Tigers last year, finish-
ing 24-12 . . . Was runner-up at the Newman Invitational and third at
the Lindenwood Open . . . Placed sixth in the Central Super Regional.
High School: Four-time state finalist at powerhouse 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.
5-8 • 157 Pounds
Sophomore • Tuttle
Dakota
Head
Sophomore letterman set to contend for starting duty at 197 pounds .
. . Saw limited time as true freshman last year, but is talented big man
with a chance to really contribute this year.
2014-15: Wrestled in one tournament and two duals, going 4-4 . . .
Competed in Oklahoma City Open at 184 and then went to 197 for two
second-semester duals.
High School: Multi-sport
star at Pawnee High School
who was named Class 2A
Male Athlete of the Year
as a senior . . . Three-time
state placer and two-time
finalist on the mat, capturing
state title in final season in
finishing with a 65-7 career
record . . . Two-time All-
District running back, two-time state track qualifier and also a baseball
letterman for the Black Bears.
Personal: Engineering major . . . Father (Marlon, Sr.) wrestled and
played football at Morgan State . . . Enjoys fishing as a hobby . . . Names
the Baltimore Ravens as his favorite team . . . Lists “Vision Quest” as
his top sports movie . . . Birthdate is Sept. 27, 1995.
5-11 • 197 Pounds
Sophomore • Pawnee
Marlon
Houston
	 Tech.	Maj.
	 Falls	Falls	Dec.	 Near-
Season	 W-L	 W-L	 W-L	 W-L	Takedowns	 Falls
2014-15	 4-4	 1-0	 0-0	 1-1	 5-6	 0-4
	 Tech.	Maj.
	 Falls	Falls	Dec.	 Near-
Season	 W-L	 W-L	 W-L	 W-L	Takedowns	 Falls
2014-15	 1-8	 1-2	 0-0	 0-2	 1-20	 1-1
Sophomore transfer from NAIA Lindenwood-Belleville (Ill.) ready to
help out at 133 pounds.
LU: Saw limited action last year as a freshman for the Lynx.
High School: Four-time state qualifier and two-time state placer at
Eureka High School . . . All-Suburban Conference champion and won
All-State match following senior season . . . Also lettered in soccer.
Personal: Physical education major looking to become a teacher and
coach . . . Names Juicy J as his favorite musician . . . Lists the Pittsburgh
Steelers as his top sports team . . . Birthdate is March 6, 1996.
5-4 • 133 Pounds
Sophomore • Euerka, Mo.
Brendan
Krask
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Former junior college All-American coming off redshirt year who will
be a prime challenger for the starting berth at heavyweight . . . Strong,
mobile big man with a chance to really help the Bronchos this season
. . . Competed at two different junior colleges before coming to UCO.
2014-15: Wrestled in one open tournament during redshirt year, going
3-1 in taking third at the Oklahoma City Open.
Juco: Saw limited action at Labette (Kan.) Community College as a
freshman in 2012-13 before going to Northeastern OklahomaA&M the
next season . . . Won regional title and finished third nationally to earn
All-America honors in helping lead the Norsemen to the national title.
High School: Three-time state placer at Ardmore High School, win-
ning back-to-back state championships his final two years . . . Finished
with a 132-8 career record and was an All-State selection as a senior . .
.Also a three-time Cadet NationalsAll-American and a two-time Junior
Nationals All-American.
Personal: General studies major looking to become a game warden . .
. Enjoys fishing and hunting as hobbies . . . Names the Denver Broncos
as his favorite team . . . Birthdate is March 7, 1994.
5-8 • Heavyweight
Junior • Ardmore
Evan
McGee
Freshman lightweight who provides additional depth at 125 pounds.
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 last year in earning
All-State honors.
Personal: Undecided on a 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.
5-6 • 125 Pounds
Freshman • Mount Airy, Md.
Tim
Null
High School: Three-time state qualifier at Piedmont High School, going
40-5 and winning state championship as a senior . . . EarnedAll-District,
All-Conference and All-State honors last year.
Personal: Industrial safety major looking to become a fire fighter . .
. Enjoys wakeboarding as a hobby . . . Names “Little Giants” as his
favorite sports movie . . . Lists Casey Donahew as his top musician . .
. Birthdate is Nov. 13, 1996.
Junior college transfer looking to be a contender at 149 pounds . . . Spent
two years at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M before coming to UCO.
Juco: Went 37-17 during two years as a part-time starter at NEO and
helped the Norsemen to the national championship 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.
5-9 • 149 Pounds
Junior • Guthrie
Timothy
O’Connor
Senior standout and returning national qualifier who should be a top
All-America contender at 149 pounds this season . . . Is determined to
make up for last year’s national tournament disappointment and has all
the tools needed to succeed . . . Will be a key weapon for the Bronchos
in the middle of the lineup with his ability to score bonus points and
is poised to finish career in style . . . Came to UCO after two years at
Labette (Kan.) Community College.
2014-15: Put together an
outstanding junior sea-
son, going 28-13 with
10 falls and six major
decisions . . . Won titles
at the Fort Hays State
Open and Newman In-
vitational while finishing
runner-up at the Swede
Open and UNK Open .
. . Started season 17-2
with a 10-match winning
streak before hitting tough
stretch, but rebounded
with clutch third-place
finish in the West Super Regional to qualify for nationals . . . Lost first
match at regional before bouncing back to win four straight with three
falls and a major decision to take third . . . Lost two straight matches at
nationals to eventual All-Americans.
2013-14: Sat out redshirt year.
Juco: Earned All-America honors with fourth-place national finish at
149 as a sophomore in 2012-13 to help lead the Cardinals capture their
second straight national title.
5-9 • 149 Pounds
Senior • Grove
Spencer
Rutherford
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Redshirt freshman looking to help out at 149 pounds.
2014-15: Competed in one open tournament during redshirt year, going
3-2 and finishing fourth at the Oklahoma City Open.
High School: Two-time state finalist at Chandler High School, win-
ning title as a junior before finishing runner-up his final season . . . Had
an 83-12 career record with the Lions . . . Also a state track qualifier.
Personal: Education major . . . Enjoys fishing and golfing as hobbies . .
. Father (Mike) was a wrestling letterman for the Bronchos in the 1980s
. . . Lists Eminem as his top musician . . . Birthdate is March 27, 1995.
6-0 • 149 Pounds
RS Freshman • Chandler
Cody
Ryan Highly-regarded rookie with a chance to be in the mix at either 174 or
184 pounds . . . Athletic youngster eager to contribute and will only get
better with experience.
High School: Football-wrestling star at Shawnee High School . . .
Earned Class 5AAll-Star honors on the gridiron last year after making
school-record 22 sacks . . . Three-time state qualifier on the mat and went
39-0 as a senior in winning state title and garneringAll-State accolades.
Personal: Business major . . . Birthdate is Sept. 27, 1996.
6-1 • 174-84 Pounds
Freshman • Shawnee
Walker
Smith
Freshman set to provide additional depth at 174 and 184 pounds.
High School: All-County and All-District performer at Heritage High
School . . . Finished with 100 career wins.
Personal: Electrical engineering major . . . Names Kid Cudi as his
favorite musician . . . Lists “Rocky” as his top sports movie . . . Birth-
date is Jan. 23, 1997.
5-11 • 174-84 Pounds
Freshman • Palm Bay, Fla.
Elijah
Saboor
Rookie 197-pounder looking to earn mat time this winter.
5-11 • 197 Pounds
Freshman • Shawnee
Thomas
Sheperd
Talented redshirt freshman ready to push for starting duty at 165 pounds
. . . Made great strides in the practice room last year and has a chance
to really help the Bronchos.
High School: Four-time Class 4Astate finalist at Cushing High School,
winning three titles and going undefeated as a senior . . .Also a football
star for the Tigers, rushing for more than 4,000 yards and 80 touchdowns
as a junior and senior . . . Was named the Elite Warrior of the Year for
Oklahoma football by the U.S. Marine Corps after senior year.
Personal: Safety management major . . . Enjoys playing video games
as a hobby . . . Has six older siblings, including five brothers . . . Lists
Eminem as his favorite musician . . . Birthdate is June 24, 1996.
5-11 • 165 Pounds
RS Freshman • Cushing
Gage
Stallworth
Redshirt freshman who will vie for action at 149 pounds.
5-9 • 149 Pounds
Sophomore • Moore
Brandon
Stanley
High School: Three-time state runner-up at Grove High School, earn-
ing All-State accolades as a senior.
Personal: Industrial safety major . . . Names “Vision Quest” as his
favorite sports movie . . . Lists Jimi Hendrix as his top musician . . .
Birthdate is Nov. 11, 1992.
	 Tech.	Maj.
	 Falls	Falls	Dec.	 Near-
Season	 W-L	 W-L	 W-L	 W-L	Takedowns	 Falls
2014-15	 28-13	 10-8	 0-2	 6-0	 53-30	 15-10
High School: State runner-up and an All-State choice as a senior at
Shawnee High School . . . Also lettered in football and track for the
Wolves.
Personal: Business major . . . Lists J. Cole as his top musician . . . Names
“Vision Quest” as his favorite sports movie . . . Birthdate is Sept. 3, 1996.
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Returning 141-pound starter slated to move up to 149 this season . . .
Will challenge for mat time, but also a redshirt candidate . . . Gained
valuable experience as true freshman starter last season and showed
glimpses of what he can do . . . Strong youngster with the ability to
become a prime point producer for the Bronchos.
2014-15: Started most of the season as
a rookie, finishing 14-16 with three falls
. . . Placed third in the UNK Open, go-
ing 5-1 in that event . . . Lost two tough
decisions at the West Super Regional.
High School: Became a rare four-time
Oklahoma state champion at Collins-
ville High School and earned All-State
recognition as a senior . . . Won 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 . . . Enjoys hunting as a hobby . . . Names “Rocky” as
his favorite sports movie . . . Birthdate is Nov. 4, 1995.
5-8 • 149 Pounds
Sophomore • Collinsville
Will
Steltzlen
	 Tech.	Maj.
	 Falls	Falls	Dec.	 Near-
Season	 W-L	 W-L	 W-L	 W-L	Takedowns	 Falls
2014-15	 14-16	 3-1	 0-1	 1-2	 40-38	 3-12
Freshman big man who gives the Bronchos good depth in upper weights.
High School: State runner-up as a senior at Newkirk High School .
. . Also an All-Conference linebacker on football team for the Tigers.
Personal: Business administration major . . . Enjoys fishing and golf
as hobbies . . . Names George Strait as his favorite musician . . . Lists
“Rocky IV” as his top sports movie . . . Birthdate is July 28, 1997.
5-10 • 174-84 Pounds
Freshman • Newkirk
Bleau
Stopp
Redshirt freshman looking to contend for mat time at 141 pounds.
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 . . . Had a 134-26 career record and
was anAll-State pick as a senior . . .Also a football and track letterman.
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.
5-8 • 141 Pounds
RS Freshman • Newkirk
Briar
Stopp
Redshirt freshman who has a chance to battle for starting berth at 174
pounds and could also be used at 165 if needed . . . Made good progress
last year and will only get better with experience.
2014-15: Wrestling in three open tournaments, going 12-4 with six
falls and a 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 . . . State qualifier as a senior and led team
in wins as a junior and senior . . . Also a football and track letterman.
Personal: Undecided on a major . . . Father (Jim) played football at
Oklahoma State . . . Enjoys snowboarding among his hobbies . . . Names
Casey Donahew as his favorite musician . . . Birthdate is Nov. 21, 1995.
6-0 • 165-74 Pounds
RS Freshman • Bixby
Mason
Thompson
High School: Two-year letterman at Southmoore High School after
spending freshman and sophomore years at Spain Park High School in
Hoover, Ala. . . . Also lettered in football.
Personal: Finance major . . . Has six siblings (three brothers, three
sisters) . . . Names the Detroit Lions as his favorite professional team .
. . Lists Kid Cudi as his top musician . . . Birthdate is March 11, 1995.
Part-time 141-pounder starter from two years ago ready to vie for full-
time role this winter . . . Redshirted last season and is eager to get back in
the lineup and contribute . . . Gained valuable experience during rookie
campaign and can score plenty of points with wide-open offensive style.
2014-15: Competed in two open tournaments during redshirt year . . .
Was named to the MIAAAcademic Honor Roll.
5-9 • 141 Pounds
Sophomore • Poteau
Tyler
Tustin
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Junior college transfer expected to be a top contender for No. 1 spot
at either 174 or 184 pounds . . . Gained plenty of experience during
career at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M and has the ability to be an
immediate contributor.
Juco: Redshirted his first year with the Norsemen and then started the
6-0 • 174-84 Pounds
Junior • Broken Arrow
Brock
Warren
	 Tech.	Maj.
	 Falls	Falls	Dec.	 Near-
Season	 W-L	 W-L	 W-L	 W-L	Takedowns	 Falls
2013-14	 12-9	 5-2	 1-1	 3-0	 24-14	 17-11
Sophomore letterman capable of seeing time at 149 or 157 pounds.
2014-15: Went 4-5 with a pair of falls while wrestling in three open
tournaments.
2013-14: Sat out redshirt year.
High School: Four-year starter and three-time state placer at Edmond
Memorial High School, missing out on the state tournament as a senior
after suffering an injury at regionals . . . Compiled a 130-13 career
record with the Bulldogs.
Personal: Economics major . . . Enjoys hunting and fishing as hobbies
. . . Names the Baltimore Ravens as his top professional team . . . Lists
Jason Aldean as his favorite musician . . . Birthdate is Oct. 25, 1993.
5-7 • 149-57 Pounds
Sophomore • Edmond
Alec
Warren
Multi-talented junior transfer from Division I Oklahoma and the front-
runner to take over starting role at 197 pounds, though he won’t be
eligible until the second semester . . . Strong, physical grappler who
should have an immediate impact and is capable of doing big things for
the Bronchos in 2016 . . . Came to UCO at the semester break last year.
OU: Redshirted his first year with the Sooners and then saw consider-
able action at 184 in 2013-14 and again in the first semester last year
before transferring during the winter break.
High School: Three-time state champion at Central High School, fin-
ishing with a spectacular 180-6 career record . . .Also a USAWrestling
national champion and was the 14th-ranked high school 195-pounder by
Amateur Wrestling News . . . Four-time member of Texas national team.
Personal: Education major looking to become a coach . . . Enjoys
fishing as a hobby . . . Names “Rocky” as his favorite sports movie . . .
Lists G-Eazy as his top musician . . . Birthdate is Nov. 6, 1993.
5-10 • 197 Pounds
Junior • Keller, Texas
Greg
Wilson
Rookie looking to help out at 133 pounds this season.
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, earn-
ing All-District, All-Conference and All-Area recognition 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 England Patriots as
his top team . . . Has five siblings, including four sisters . . . Birthdate
is March 27, 1997.
5-7 • 133 Pounds
Freshman • Madill
Rio
Zamora
2013-14: Went 12-9 with eight bonus-point wins, including five falls
. . . Competed in four tournaments, winning at least three matches in
three of them, and one dual . . . Had two falls and a technical fall among
four wins at the Fort Hays State Open.
High School: Four-time regional champion and four-time state placer at
Poteau High School in putting together a sparkling 168-8 career record
. . . Made the state finals three times, winning two titles . . . Outstand-
ing Wrestler in the Class 4A state tournament as a junior and was an
All-State pick as a senior . . . Also an All-District performer in football
and a baseball letterman for the Pirates.
Personal: Psychology major who made the President’s Honor Roll last
fall . . . Enjoys hunting and fishing as his hobbies . . . Member of UCO’s
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) . . . Names John Mayer
as his favorite musician . . . Birthdate is Sept. 20, 1994.
past two seasons . . . Helped lead NEO to national championship in
2013-14 and went 28-10 as a national tournament qualifier last year.
High School: Three-time state placer at Broken Arrow High School,
earning All-State honors as a senior . . . Competed on two state cham-
pionship teams and finished with a 128-18 career record.
Personal: Kinesiology major looking to become a physical therapist
. . . Enjoys frisbee golf as a hobby . . . Birthdate is March 18, 1995.
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Review/History
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2014-15 Season Review
NWCADivision II National Duals in Fort Wayne, Ind. and went
3-2 in that event to finish seventh.
UCO edged Augustana 19-16 in the first round as Rutherford
had a big first-period pin, while Reed, Davenport, Watson and
184 Caleb Hawes also won. Reed and Watson had the lone
wins in the quarterfinals as top-ranked Notre Dame claimed a
29-7 victory.
The Bronchos stayed alive with a 25-12 consolation triumph
over Lake Erie as Reed, Rutherford, Davenport, Watson, Hawes,
Factor and 141 Will Steltzlen all prevailed, but McKendree won
the last three matches to rally for a 17-16 win in the next match.
UCO trimmed Lindenwood 20-19 for seventh as Factor pulled
out a clutch 5-1 decision in the final bout. D’Amico, Reed,
Rutherford and Watson also had wins.
The Bronchos made their first home appearance the next week
and hammered Newman 34-8 behind bonus-wins by Steltzlen,
Davenport, Watson and Factor.
UCO went on the road for three
matches in three days the follow-
ing week, falling to Lindenwood
19-16 and Maryville 35-7 before
ending the rough road trip with
a 40-10 rout of Central Mis-
souri. The Bronchos picked up
three forfeits in that romp, while
Rutherford, Watson and Factor
added falls.
Central finished the season with
five straight home matches, going
2-3 in those.
An early 12-0 deficit and two
overtime losses cost the Bronchos
in a 22-16 loss to Oklahoma City
in the opener of that homestand, though UCO bounced back
two days later to overwhelm Adams State 46-3 behind pins by
Steltzlen, Rutherford, Hawes and Factor.
Losses to Ouachita Baptist and Nebraska-Kearney sandwiched
the final dual win, a 21-12 victory over Colorado State-Pueblo
that was sparked by consecutive major decisions from Watson,
Gallo and Hawes.
The Bronchos traveled to Pueblo, Colo. Feb. 27-28 for the
West Regional and got off to a rough start en route to a 10th-
place finish.
Watson outscored four opponents 25-1 in rolling to the indi-
vidual title and Rutherford bounced back from a first-round loss
with three falls and a major decision in taking third to qualify
for the national tournament. D’Amico was UCO’s only other
placer with a sixth-place showing.
Rutherford lost two tough matches at nationals, but Watson
wrapped up his incredible season with four easy wins to give
the Bronchos their 18th-place team finish and earn tournament
Outstanding Wrestler honors.
t was a tough season for Central Oklahoma in 2014-15,
though the individual brilliance of Chris Watson took
some of the sting out of the disappointment.
The Bronchos suffered their first losing dual season since 1977-
78 with a 7-9 record and had their worst finishes in the NCAA
Division II regional (10th) and national tournaments (18th),
but Watson was a shining star with one of the best individual
performances in the program’s illustrious history.
The senior 165-pounder dominated from start-to-finish in
putting together a perfect 42-0 campaign with a single-season
school record 30 bonus-point victories. Watson captured seven
tournament titles en route to earning Mid-America Intercollegiate
Athletics Association, West Regional and NCAA Division II
Wrestler of the Year honors.
“I don’t think there’s any question it was a disappointing year
for us,” long-time head coach David James said. “We had a
lot of untested guys in the lineup and we just didn’t make as
much progress as expected. At
the same time, Chris Watson had
an unbelievable year and didn’t
let our team struggles take away
from his individual pursuits. He
had as good a year as anybody
who’s been through here and that
says a lot.”
UCO started the season with
three consecutive open tourna-
ments, going to the Oklahoma
City Open, the Swede Open and
the UNK Holiday Inn Open.
The Bronchos took a small
squad to OCU to open the sea-
son and had three placers in the
freshmen-sophomore division in
125 Zac D’Amico (second), Hvy Kyle Factor (third) and 197
John Finn (third).
UCO dominated the field at the Swede Open the following
weekend, crowning three champions -- Watson, 133 Dustin
Reed and 174 Colton Gallo -- and adding eight other placers.
Watson won again two weeks later at UNK, with 149 Spencer
Rutherford adding a runner-up finish while four others placed
in the freshmen-sophomore division.
The Bronchos opened the dual season on the road at Ouachita
Baptist and dropped a 26-9 decision as only Rutherford and
Watson managed wins.
UCO went to Fort Hays State three days later and fell in the
opening MIAA dual of the season 29-16, with D’Amico, Ruth-
erford, Watson and 157 Jeromy Davenport earning wins.
Central ended the first-semester schedule at the Newman In-
vitational Dec. 14 and finished fourth with five placers and two
champions. Rutherford and Watson both claimed individual
crowns, while Reed placed second, Gallo third and D’Amico
fourth.
The Bronchos didn’t resume the season until Jan. 9-10 at the
I
National champion Chris Watson
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Dual Results (7-9, 2-3*)
Date	 Opponent 	 Result 	 Record
Dec. 2	 at Ouachita Baptist	 Lost, 26-9	 0-1
Dec. 5	 at Fort Hays State*	 Lost, 29-16	 0-2, 0-1*
Jan. 9	 Augustana!	 Won, 19-16	 1-2
Jan. 9	 Notre Dame!	 Lost, 29-7	 1-3
Jan. 9	 Lake Erie!	 Won, 25-12	 2-3
Jan. 10	 McKendree!	 Lost, 17-16	 2-4
Jan. 10	 Lindenwood!	 Won, 20-19	 3-4
Jan. 15	 Newman*	 Won, 34-8	 4-4, 1-1*
Jan. 22	 at Lindenwood*	 Lost, 19-16	 4-5, 1-2*
Jan. 23	 at Maryville	 Lost, 35-7	 4-6
Jan. 24	 at Central Missouri*	 Won, 40-10	 5-6, 2-2*
Jan. 29	 Oklahoma City	 Lost, 22-16	 5-7
Jan. 31	 Adams State	 Won, 46-3	 6-7
Feb. 1	 Ouachita Baptist	 Lost, 31-7	 6-8
Feb. 6	 Colorado State-Pueblo	 Won, 21-12	 7-8
Feb. 8	 Nebraska-Kearney*	 Lost, 30-13	 7-9, 2-3*
Bold-Home dual.
*-Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association dual/record
@-Division II National Duals in Springfield, Ill. (7th)
2014-15 Individual Records
Tournament Results
Oklahoma City Open (No team scoring).
Freshman-Sophomore Division: 2nd - D’Amico; 3rd - Factor, Finn.
Swede Open (No team scoring)
1st - Gallo, Reed, Watson; 2nd - Harmon, Rutherford; 3rd - Daven-
port, Hawes; 4th - Breece, Conner, Durham, Quinton.
UNK Holiday Inn Open (No team scoring)
Elite Bracket: 1st - Watson; 2nd - Rutherford.
Amateur Bracket: 2nd - D’Amico; 3rd - Breece, Steltzlen; 4th
- Factor.
Fort Hays State Open (No team scoring)
1st - Reed, Rutherford, Watson; 3rd - D’Amico.
Newman Invitational (4th)
1st - Rutherford, Watson; 2nd - Reed; 3rd - Gallo; 4th - D’Amico.
MIAA Championships (4th)
1st - Watson; 2nd - Reed; 3rd - D’Amico, Davenport; 4th - Durham,
Hawes, Conner, Factor.
NCAA Division II Super Regional II (10th)
1st - Watson; 3rd - Rutherford; 6th - D’Amico.
NCAA Division II Championships (18th)
1st - Watson.
2014-15 Season Review
		Falls	 Tech. Falls	 Maj. Dec.
Wrestler and Wt.	 W-L	W-L	W-L	W-L	 TDs	NFs	Rev.	Esc.
Zac D’Amico, 125	 24-20	 2-1	 0-0	 3-0	 29-32	 10-7	 8-5	 37-30
Cooper Finch, 125	 3-8	 0-1	 0-0	 0-2	 7-13	 0-10	 2-2	 9-4
Lloyd Crownover, 125	 0-4	 0-3	 0-0	 0-0	 2-6	 1-1	 0-1	 4-3
Dustin Reed, 133	 24-11	 4-5	 2-0	 2-1	 59-19	 17-2	 4-5	 27-41
Will Steltzlen, 141	 14-16	 3-1	 0-1	 1-2	 40-38	 3-12	 3-5	 37-31
Josh Durham, 141	 8-9	 1-2	 1-1	 0-2	 18-26	 5-8	 2-1	 22-24
Austin Quinton, 141	 6-6	 1-1	 0-0	 1-3	 11-10	 2-6	 2-0	 11-11
Spencer Rutherford, 149	 28-13	 10-8	 0-2	 6-0	 53-30	 15-10	 10-8	 28-32
LeSean Sanders, 149	 3-6	 2-3	 0-1	 0-0	 7-10	 1-6	 0-1	 4-6
Alec Warren, 149	 3-6	 1-0	 0-0	 1-2	 7-8	 1-6	 1-2	 10-1
Jeromy Davenport, 157	 16-17	 2-0	 0-0	 1-0	 31-25	 3-3	 4-2	 37-34
Chris Watson, 165	 42-0	 11-0	 1-0	 18-0	 71-5	 44-0	 8-5	 25-18
Josh Jacobson, 165	 1-8	 1-2	 0-0	 0-2	 1-20	 1-1	 0-2	 7-4
Colton Gallo, 174	 14-8	 2-0	 0-0	 2-2	 38-22	 4-3	 3-5	 24-21
Dylan Harmon, 174	 9-15	 2-5	 0-0	 3-2	 17-30	 5-12	 8-6	 26-7
Caleb Hawes, 184	 13-15	 3-4	 0-2	 3-3	 21-44	 4-21	 9-5	 35-28
Cason Montgomery, 184	 3-8	 1-2	 0-0	 0-1	 8-13	 3-5	 0-1	 10-8
Reid Rodich, 184	 2-4	 1-1	 0-0	 0-0	 4-5	 1-0	 0-1	 1-6
Michael Conner, 197	 11-23	 3-6	 0-2	 0-3	 26-49	 8-21	 8-2	 29-37
Marlon Houston, 184-97	 4-4	 1-0	 0-0	 1-1	 5-6	 0-4	 0-0	 5-4
John Finn, 197-Hvy	 8-9	 4-3	 0-0	 0-1	 20-11	 2-3	 0-3	 5-22
Kyle Factor, Hvy	 21-17	 11-2	 0-0	 0-1	 28-25	 7-6	 3-6	 32-30
Quinn Hulsey, Hvy	 0-2	 0-1	 0-0	 0-0	 0-4	 0-1	 0-0	 4-3
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2015 NCAA Division II
1st:	 Chris Watson (165)
2014 NCAA Division II
1st:	 Casy Rowell (133)
2nd:	 Cory Dauphin (157)
2nd:	 Chris Watson (165)
2013 NCAA Division II
1st:	 Cory Dauphin (157)
4th:	 Chris Watson (165)
5th:	 Casy Rowell (133)
5th:	 Jordan Basks (149)
6th:	 Cody Dauphin (Hvy)
7th:	 Kelly Henderson (174)
2012 NCAA Division II
4th:	 Tanner Keck (184)
5th:	 Casy Rowell (141)
5th:	 Ky Corley (149)
2011 NCAA Division II
6th:	 Cory Dauphin (157)
6th:	 Kelly Henderson (174)
7th:	 Trison Graham (133)
2010 NCAA Division II
3rd:	 Dustin Finn (Hvy)
7th:	 Scott Berens (133)
8th:	 Cody Rowell (174)
2009 NCAA Division II
2nd:	 Dustin Finn (Hvy)
4th:	 Tim Elliott (125)
4th:	 Tommy McCarty (174)
5th:	 Luke Elmore (149)
8th:	 Scott Berens (133)
2008 NCAA Division II
1st:	 Kyle Evans (141)
2nd:	 Dustin Finn (Hvy)
5th:	 Tim Elliott (133)
6th:	 Colby Robinson (149)
6th:	 Heath Jolley (184)
2007 NCAA Division II
1st:	 Kyle Evans (141)
2nd:	 Tyler Zukerman (125)
2nd:	 Jared Henning (133)
2nd:	 Jason Leavitt (157)
2nd:	 Josh LeadingFox (Hvy)
3rd:	 Jared Hess (184)
4th:	 Shea Timothy (149)
5th:	 Heath Jolley (197)
In its 62 years of wrestling, Central Oklahoma has had 130 wrestlers
earn All-America honors 237 times. Ten wrestlers have been four-time
All-Americans, 22 have earnedAll-America recognition three times and
32 have been two-time honorees.
Forty-three UCO wrestlers have been crowned national champion,
with a total of 65 titles between them.
Cole Province and Johnny Nimmo each won four national crowns for
the Bronchos and are part of an elite group of just 20 four-time national
champions in all of college wrestling.
The Bronchos have also had eight wrestlers named Outstanding
Wrestler at the national tournament -- Todd Osborn (1981), Ronnie
James (1982), Benny Coleman (1984), Nimmo (1987), Brian Melchiori
(1994), Province (2003), Casy Rowell (2014) and Chris Watson (2015).
Here’s a year-by-year look at UCO’s All-Americans:
UCO All-Americans
2006 NCAA Division II
2nd:	 Kyle Evans (141)
3rd:	 Earl Jones (133)
6th:	 Shane Caruthers (125)
6th:	 Shea Timothy (149)
6th:	 Cort Petersen (165)
6th:	 Chris Finn (Hvy)
2005 NCAA Division II
5th:	 Josh LeadingFox (Hvy)
6th:	 Kyle Evans (141)
7th:	 Jared Henning (133)
7th:	 Shea Timothy (149)
7th:	 Cort Petersen (165)
2004 NCAA Division II
1st:	 Cole Province (133)
1st:	 Jason Tapia (174)
2nd:	 Shawn Silvis (165)
3rd:	 Kevin Lochner (197)
7th:	 Wade Bramlitt (141)
8th:	 Bryan Tapley (184)
2003 NCAA Division II
1st:	 Mark Dodgen (125)
1st:	 Cole Province (133)
1st:	 Shawn Silvis (165)
3rd:	 Jeff Henning (184)
7th:	 Jerod Goodwin (149)
2002 NCAA Division II
1st:	 Cole Province (133)
1st:	 Matt Dodgen (141)
1st:	 Shawn Silvis (165)
1st:	 Muhammed Lawal (197)
2nd:	 Chris Saferite (125)
3rd:	 Jeff Henning (184)
4th:	 Michael Barreras (149)
2001 NCAA Division II
1st:	 Cole Province (133)
2nd:	 Gable Sullivan (149)
2nd:	 Muhammed Lawal (184)
3rd:	 Mark Dodgen (125)
2000 NCAA Division II
1st:	 Mark Dodgen (125)
2nd:	 Gable Sullivan (149)
3rd:	 Jody Marple (165)
3rd:	 Jeremiah Constant (Hvy)
7th:	 Joe Schneider (141)
8th:	 Tony Realmuto (174)
1999 NCAA Division II
1st:	 Jeremiah Constant (197)
1st:	 Edwin Lorne (184)
3rd:	 Brock Moore (133)
5th:	 Claude Davis (Hvy)
1998 NCAA Division II
1st:	 Matt Goodson (126)
2nd:	 Jody Marple (150)
3rd:	 Brock Moore (118)
5th:	 Edwin Lorne (190)
6th:	 Gable Sullivan (142)
1997 NCAA Division II
2nd:	 Keith Kizarr (118)
2nd:	 Ryan Vratil (142)
2nd:	 Matt Surber (158)
5th:	 Matt Goodson (134)
7th:	 Mark Cunningham (167)
8th:	 Brock Moore (126)
1996 NCAA Division II
1st:	 Jerry Best (142)
1st:	 Shawn Bateman (150)
1st:	 Mark Cunningham (158)
3rd:	 Matt Goodson (126)
7th:	 Jeff Pease (Hvy)
8th:	 Ryan Vratil (134)
1995 NCAA Division II
1st:	 Brian Melchiori (126)
1st:	 Mike Keim (134)
1st:	 Jerry Best (142)
2nd:	 Shawn Bateman (150)
2nd:	 Mark Cunningham (158)
2nd:	 Jeff Pease (Hvy)
3rd:	 Keith Kizarr (118)
3rd:	 Chad Humphrey (190)
1994 NCAA Division II
1st:	 Brian Melchiori (126)
1st:	 Ryan Martin (134)
1st:	 Jerry Best (142)
1st:	 Wes White (158)
2nd:	 Randy Zellner (118)
2nd:	 Keith Cunningham (167)
5th:	 Chad Humphrey (190)
6th:	 Mark Cunningham (150)
1993 NCAA Division II
1st:	 Todd Drake (142)
1st:	 Wes White (158)
1st:	 Keith Cunningham (167)
2nd:	 Randy Zellner (118)
2nd:	 Mike Keim (134)
4th:	 Biff Jones (150)
5th:	 Travis Moman (126)
1992 NCAA Division II
1st:	 Randy Zellner (118)
1st:	 Keith Cunningham (158)
1st:	 Howard Moore (167)
3rd:	 Travis Moman (126)
3rd:	 Todd Drake (142)
5th:	 Ryan Martin (134)
1991 NCAA Division II
2nd:	 Howard Moore (167)
3rd:	 Jeff Gowens (134)
3rd:	 Todd Drake (142)
3rd:	 Greg Oplotnik (190)
4th:	 Wayne Cole (177)
8th:	 Randy Zellner (118)
1990 NCAA Division II
1st:	 Johnny Nimmo (150)
1st:	 Howard Moore (167)
1st:	 Greg Oplotnik (190)
3rd:	 Jeff Gowens (134)
4th:	 Jimmy Filippo (142)
5th:	 Brett Beams (177)
6th:	 Andy Howington (158)
1989 NAIA
1st:	 Shawn Fleming (118)
1st:	 Johnny Nimmo (158)
2nd:	 Jeff Gowens (134)
2nd:	 Marc Hull (142)
3rd:	 Tony Pacheco (126)
5th:	 Greg Oplotnik (190)
7th:	 Howard Moore (167)
1988 NAIA
1st:	 Johnny Nimmo (158)
2nd:	 Shawn Fleming (118)
2nd:	 Todd Steidley (142)
2nd:	 Kevin Freeman (150)
5th:	 Richard Agee (177)
1987 NAIA
1st:	 Todd Steidley (142)
1st:	 Johnny Nimmo (150)
2nd:	 Brett Beams (167)
5th:	 Jerry Goss (134)
5th:	 Darren Peaster (158)
6th:	 Bill Ogilvie (190)
7th:	 Shawn Fleming (118)
1986 NAIA
1st:	 Joe Starzenski (134)
2nd:	 Billy Reid (126)
2nd:	 Stoney Wright (150)
3rd:	 Kevin Freeman (142)
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UCO All-Americans
Four-Time All-Americans
Name	 Years 	 Places
Bill Mitchell 	 1974-75-76-76 	 1-2-1-2*
David James 	 1977-78-79-80 	 3-2-1-1
Benny Coleman 	 1981-82-83-84 	 1-4-2-1
Ronnie James 	 1981-82-83-84 	 1-1-1-3
Johnny Nimmo 	 1987-88-89-90 	 1-1-1-1
Howard Moore 	 1989-90-91-92 	 7-1-2-1
Randy Zellner	 1991-92-93-94	 8-1-2-2
Mark Cunningham	 1994-95-96-97	 6-2-1-7
Cole Province	 2001-02-03-04	 1-1-1-1
Kyle Evans	 2005-06-07-08	 6-2-1-1
*-Mitchell was 1st in NCAA II and 2nd in NAIA in 1976
Three-Time All-Americans
Name	 Years 	 Places
Kent Taylor	 1977-79-80 	 3-4-3
Jeff Robinett	 1978-79-80 	 5-2-3
Gary Astle	 1980-83-84	 7-6-4
Joe Starzenski 	 1982-85-86 	 3-2-1
Jack O’Connor 	 1984-85-86 	 1-2-6
Kevin Freeman	 1985-86-88 	 2-3-2
Shawn Fleming	 1987-88-89 	 7-2-1
Jeff Gowens	 1989-90-91 	 2-3-3
Greg Oplotnik 	 1989-90-91 	 5-1-3
Todd Drake	 1991-92-93 	 3-3-1
Keith Cunningham	 1992-93-94	 1-1-2
Jerry Best	 1994-95-96	 1-1-1
Matt Goodson	 1996-97-98	 3-5-1
Brock Moore	 1997-98-99	 8-3-3
Gable Sullivan	 1998-00-01	 6-2-2
Mark Dodgen	 2000-01-03	 1-3-1
Shawn Silvis	 2002-03-04	 1-1-2
Shea Timothy	 2005-06-07	 7-6-4
Dustin Finn	 2008-09-10	 2-2-3
Cory Dauphin	 2011-13-14	 6-1-2
Casy Rowell	 2012-13-14	 5-5-1
Chris Watson	 2013-14-15	 4-2-1
Two-Time All-Americans
Name	 Years 	 Places
Ted Anderson	 1936-37	 1-2
Terry Henry 	 1974-75 	 1-1
Richard Long 	 1976-77 	 4-4
Will Allen 	 1980-81 	 8-4
Bill Ameen 	 1981-82 	 1-1
Darren Huff 	 1982-84 	 2-2
Mark Allen 	 1983-84 	 7-2
Billy Reid 	 1985-86 	 2-2
Howard Seay 	 1985-86 	 2-5
Todd Steidley 	 1987-88 	 1-2
Ryan Martin	 1992-94	 5-1
Travis Moman 	 1992-93 	 3-5
Mike Keim	 1993-95	 2-1
Wes White	 1993-94	 1-1
Chad Humphrey	 1994-95	 5-3
Brian Melchiori	 1994-95	 1-1
Shawn Bateman	 1995-96	 2-1
Jeff Pease	 1995-96	 2-7
Keith Kizarr	 1995-97	 3-2
Ryan Vratil	 1996-97	 8-2
Edwin Lorne	 1998-99	 5-1
Jody Marple	 1998-00	 2-3
Jeremiah Constant	 1999-00	 1-3
Muhammed Lawal	 2001-02	 2-1
Jeff Henning	 2002-03	 3-3
Cort Petersen	 2005-06	 7-6
Jared Henning	 2005-07	 7-2
Josh LeadingFox	 2005-07	 5-2
Heath Jolley	 2007-08	 5-6
Tim Elliott	 2008-09	 5-4
Scott Berens	 2009-10	 8-7
Kelly Henderson	 2011-13	 6-7
5th:	 Howard Seay (167)
6th:	 Jack O’Connor (158)
1985 NAIA
1st:	 Ricky Bollenbach (142)
2nd:	 Billy Reid (118)
2nd:	 Joe Starzenski (134)
2nd:	 Kevin Freeman (150)
2nd:	 Jack O’Connor (158)
2nd:	 Howard Seay (167)
3rd:	 Johnny Deaton (177)
1984 NAIA
1st:	 Jack O’Connor (158)
1st:	 Benny Coleman (177)
2nd:	 Darren Huff (134)
2nd:	 Mark Allen (150)
3rd:	 Mickey McGowan (118)
3rd:	 Ronnie James (142)
4th:	 Gary Astle (167)
1983 NAIA
1st:	 Ronnie James (142)
2nd:	 Benny Coleman (177)
6th:	 Gary Astle (167)
7th:	 Mark Allen (150)
1982 NAIA
1st:	 Ronnie James (142)
1st:	 Bill Ameen (177)
2nd:	 Darren Huff (134)
3rd:	 Joe Starzenski (126)
3rd:	 Mike Clark (158)
4th:	 Benny Coleman (167)
1981 NAIA
1st:	 Dennis Kendrick (118)
1st:	 Todd Osborn (126)
1st:	 Ronnie James (134)
1st:	 Alan Maddox (142)
1st:	 Benny Coleman (167)
1st:	 Bill Ameen (177)
4th:	 Will Allen (158)
8th:	 Ronnie Hawkins (190)
1980 NAIA
1st:	 David James (134)
3rd:	 Kent Taylor (118)
3rd:	 Jeff Robinett (126)
7th:	 Gary Astle (167)
8th:	 Will Allen (150)
1979 NAIA
1st:	 David James (134)
1st:	 Johnny Powell (142)
2nd:	 Jeff Robinett (118)
4th:	 Kent Taylor (126)
5th:	 John Finn (158)
5th:	 Steve Foster (Hvy)
6th:	 Ron Zeno (167)
1978 NAIA
2nd:	 David James (134)
3rd:	 Danny Cruze (142)
5th:	 Jeff Robinett (118)
5th:	 John Stroble (177)
1977 NCAA Division II
3rd:	 Kent Taylor (118)
3rd:	 David James (126)
4th:	 Richard Long (Hvy)
1976 NCAA Division II
1st:	 Bill Mitchell (167)
4th:	 Richard Long (Hvy)
1976 NAIA
2nd:	 Doug McHenry (118)
2nd:	 Bill Mitchell (177)
4th:	 Kevin Smith (190)
1975 NAIA
1st:	 Terry Henry (126)
2nd:	 Bill Mitchell (177)
1974 NAIA
1st:	 Terry Henry (126)
1st:	 Bill Mitchell (177)
3rd:	 Bill Dickey (167)
4th:	 Eddie Sullivan (158)
1973 NAIA
2nd:	 Tom Carter (167)
5th:	 Randy Ross (118)
5th:	 David Turner (126)
6th:	 Steve Randall (142)
1937 NCAA Division I
2nd:	 Ted Anderson (126)
3rd:	 Morey Villareal (135)
1936 NCAA Division I
1st:	 Ted Anderson (123)
1st:	 Ray Clemons (191)
1935 NCAA Division I
2nd:	 Louis Tomlinson (145)
1934 NCAA Division I
2nd: 	Emil Shellstede (175)
1929 NCAA Division I
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2nd:	53
3rd:	34
4th:	17
5th:	26
6th:	18
7th:	15
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2015-16 UCO Wrestling guide

  • 2. Broncho Wrestling Dominance on the Mat 15 National Team Titles (Eight NAIA, Seven NCAA Division II 38 Individual Champions, 139 All-Americans In NCAA Division II 41990 - Seven All-Americans, Three Champions (Howard Moore, Johnny Nimmo and Greg Oplotnik). 41991 - Six All-Americans. 41992 - Six All-Americans, Three Champions (Keith Cunningham, Howard Moore and Randy Zellner). 41993 - Seven All-Americans, Three Champions (Keith Cunningham, Todd Drake and Wes White). 41994 - Eight All-Americans, Four Champions (Jerry Best, Ryan Martin, Brian Melchiori and Wes White). 41995 - Eight All-Americans, Three Champions (Jerry Best, Mike Keim and Brian Melchiori). 41996 - Six All-Americans, Three Champions (Shawn Bateman, Jerry Best, Mark Cunningham). 41997 - Six All-Americans. 41998 - Five All-Americans, One Champion (Matt Goodson). 41999 - Four All-Americans, Two Champions (Jeremiah Constant, Edwin Lorne). 42000 - Six All-Americans, One Champion (Mark Dodgen). 42001 - Four All-Americans, One Champion (Cole Province). 42002 - Seven All-Americans, Four Champions (Cole Province, Matt Dodgen, Shawn Silvis, Muhammed Lawal). 42003 - Five All-Americans, Three Champions (Mark Dodgen, Cole Province, Shawn Silvis). 42004 - Six All-Americans, Two Champions (Cole Province, Jason Tapia). 42005 - Five All-Americans. 42006 - Six All-Americans. 42007 - Eight All-Americans, One Champion (Kyle Evans). 42008 - Five All-Americans, One Champion (Kyle Evans). 42009 - Five All-Americans. 42010 - Three All-Americans. 42011 - Three All-Americans. 42012 - Three All-Americans. 42013 - Six All-Americans, One Champion (Cory Dauphin). 42014 - Three All-Americans, One Champion (Casy Rowell) 42015 - One All-American, One Champion (Chris Watson)
  • 3. 1 2015-16 UCO WRESTLING Date (Day) Opponent Place Time Oct. 29 (Thursday) Bronze-Blue Intrasquad Edmond 7:00 p.m. Nov. 1 (Sunday) Oklahoma City Open Oklahoma City 9:00 a.m. Nov. 21 (Saturday) Lindenwood Open St. Charles, Mo. 9:00 a.m. Dec. 2 (Wednesday) William Baptist Oklahoma City 5:30 p.m. Dec. 3 (Thursday) Ouachita Baptist Edmond 7:00 p.m. Dec. 6 (Sunday) Fort Hays State Open Hays, Kan. 9:00 a.m. Dec. 13 (Sunday) Newman Invitational Wichita, Kan. 9:00 a.m. Jan. 5 (Tuesday) Fort Hays State* Edmond 7:00 p.m. Jan. 9 (Saturday) Tracy Borah Duals Gunnison, Colo. vs. Western State 11:00 a.m. vs. Colorado Mesa 12:30 p.m. vs. Simon Fraser 2:00 p.m. Jan. 12 (Tuesday) Lindenwood* Edmond 7:00 p.m. Jan. 14 (Thursday) Nebraska-Kearney* Kearney, Neb. 7:00 p.m. Jan. 16 (Saturday) Midwest Duals Kearney, Neb. vs. California Baptist 9:00 a.m. vs. San Francisco State 10:30 a.m. Jan. 19 (Tuesday) Newman* Wichita, Kan. 7:00 p.m. Jan. 22 (Friday) Maryville Edmond 7:00 p.m. Jan. 24 (Sunday) Ouachita Baptist Arkadelphia, Ark. 2:00 p.m. Jan. 27 (Wednesday) Oklahoma City Oklahoma City 7:00 p.m. Jan. 31 (Sunday) Central Missouri* Edmond 2:00 p.m. Feb. 4 (Thursday) Colorado State-Pueblo Pueblo, Colo. 7:00 p.m. Feb. 5 (Friday) Adams State Alamosa, Colo. 7:00 p.m. Feb. 14 (Sunday) MIAA Championships St. Charles, Mo. All Day Feb. 26-27 (Friday-Saturday) NCAA Division II West Super Regional Pueblo, Colo. TBA March 11-12 (Friday-Saturday) NCAA Division II Championships St. Louis, Mo. 11:00 a.m. Bold-Home Match *-Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association dual All times Central Time General Information 2015-16 Schedule.................................................................. 1 UCO Quick Facts/Athletic Staff Directory........................... 2 The Coaches Head Coach........................................................................4-5 Assistant Coaches................................................................ 6 Season Outlook/Wrestlers 2015-16 Season Outlook....................................................8-9 2015-16 Roster.................................................................... 10 Wrestler Profiles............................................................. 11-20 Season Review/History 2014-15 Season Review...................................................... 22 Individual Records/Dual Results........................................ 23 All-Americans by Year...................................................24-25 2015-16 Schedule Table of Contents Multiple All-Americans........................................................25 Individual Records................................................................26 National Tournament History/Regional Champions.............27 All-Time Lettermen........................................................ 28-29 Season-by-Season Results.............................................. 30-32 Series Records.......................................................................33 Coaching Records.................................................................34 About UCO The University......................................................................36 Athletic Administration................................................... 37-39 Hamilton Field House/Ted Anderson Room.........................40 UCO Wrestling Hall of Famers.............................................41 Bronchos in the Coaching Ranks..........................................42 About Edmond......................................................................43 About Oklahoma City...........................................................44 Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association........I.B.C.
  • 4. 2 2015-16 UCO WRESTLING UCO Quick Facts Mailing Address: 100 North University Edmond, OK 73034 Founded: Dec. 24, 1890 President: Dr. Don Betz Athletic Director: Joe Muller Assistant Athletic Director/Facilities: Gunnar Poff Assistant Athletic Director/Business: Britni Brannon Assistant Athletic Director/Media Relations: Mike Kirk Assistant Athletic Director/Compliance: Darnell Smith Assistant Athletic Director/Marketing & Corporate Sales: Brandon Baker Director of Athletic Compliance: Jeremy Rogers Director of Stampede Club: Al Jones Coordinator of Athletic Ticket Sales: Ethan Hooker Head Athletic Trainer: Ed Kabrick Faculty Representative: Trey Cone National Affiliation: NCAA Division II Conference: Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Nickname: Bronchos School Colors: Bronze and Blue Enrollment: 17,101 Wrestling Facts Head Coach: David James Years, Record at UCO: 33 years, 384-139-5 Years, Overall Record: 33 years, 384-139-5 Assistant Coach: Kyle Evans Graduate Assistant: Casy Rowell 2014-15 Dual Record: 7-9 2014-15 Conference Dual Record (Finish): 2-3 (4th) 2014-15 Conference Tournament Finish: 4th 2014-15 Regional Tournament Finish: 10th 2014-15 National Tournament Finish: 18th Lettermen Returning/Lost: 12/10 Starters Returning/Lost: 6/4 Wrestling History First Year of Wrestling: 1921 All-time Dual Record: 514-233-11 Conference Championships: Six (1929, ‘31, ‘32, ‘35, ‘36, ‘13) 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 Relations Director of Athletic Media Relations: Mike Kirk Office: (405) 974-2142 Cell: (405) 615-2233 Email: mkirk@uco.edu UCO Wrestling Directory (405 Area Code) University of Central Oklahoma Switchboard........................974-2000 Office Athletic Department Administrative Assistant........................974-2500 Angel Aston (aaston1@uco.edu) Head Coach.............................................................................974-2509 David James (djames@uco.edu) Assistant Coach.......................................................................974-2509 Kyle Evans (kevans16@uco.edu) Athletic Director.....................................................................974-2500 Joe Muller (jmuller2@uco.edu) Assistant Athletic Director/Operations...................................974-2176 Gunnar Poff (gpoff@uco.edu) Assistant Athletic Director/Compliance ................................974-3959 Darnell Smith (dsmith132@uco.edu) Assistant Athletic Director/Marketing & Corporate Sales .....974-2164 Brandon Baker (bbaker13@uco.edu) Director of Athletic Compliance ............................................974-2141 Jeremy Rogers (jrogers42@uco.edu) Head Athletic Trainer .............................................................974-2188 Ed Kabrick (ekabrick@uco.edu) 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 Clubasaresultofselectingthenickname,becomingthefirstwoman admitted to that organization. School Colors BronzeandbluewerechosenasCentralOklahoma’sschoolcolors 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 2015-16 wrestling media guide are seniors Spencer Rutherford (top) and Jeromy Davenport. Production Credits The 2015-16 wrestling media guide was written, edited and de- signed by the UCO Athletic Media Relations Office. Photographs were provided by Dan Smith, director of UCO Photographic Services. Cover design was done by UCO art direc- tor Craig Beuchaw. The media guide was printed at the UCO printCentral, NUC 146. Get the latest on the Bronchos at: www.bronchosports.com
  • 6. 4 2015-16 UCO WRESTLING David James The dean of Central Oklahoma’s coaching staff is David James, now in his 34th year atop the perennial pow- erhouse wrestling program and one of the premier coaches at any level of collegiate athletics. A four-time All-American and two- time national champion as a wrestler at UCO, James ranks second among all college coaches at any level in national championships with 12 and has been named national Coach of theYear seven times. David has piled up an amazing 384-139-5 dual record against some of the top teams in the country, which ranks sixth among active coaches and 31st all-time on all levels of college wrestling in career wins. UCO has had 24 top-four national tournament finishes under James, including five runner-up showings, and the Bronchos have also won 19 Division II regional titles. D.J. has coached 48 national champions and 182 All-Americans at UCO and his career dual record includes an amazing 328-63-1 mark against non-Division I teams. James took control of the UCO program in 1982-83 and led the team to a fifth-place NAIAfinish and 7-6 dual record. The Bronchos asserted themselves the next year with a 11-5-1 dual finish and the first of four straight NAIA championships, winning by a 33-point margin. UCO had six national finalists in romping to the team title by 53 3/4 points in 1984-85, prevailed by a narrow 7 1/4-point margin the next year and made it four in a row in 1986-87 following a 12-5 dual season. The championship streak ended in 1987-88 with a narrow runner-up finish, but James took UCO back to the top in its final year with the NAIA in 1988-89 with a 13-point margin of victory. The Bronchos made the move up to NCAADivision II the next season and were runners-up in both 1990 and ‘91. The breakthrough season came in 1991-92 when UCO went 14-1 in duals and captured its first- ever Division II championship. The Bronchos won a second consecutive title in 1993 and crowned four individual champions in making it three in a row in 1994 by an overwhelming 61 3/4 points over the runner-up. James led UCO to its fourth consecutive crown in 1994-95 as the Bronchos rolled up 148 points, the second-highest point total in NCAA Division II history. Central fell just short of a fifth straight title in 1996, finishing second by a narrow margin, and then was third in 1997. The Bronchos placed fourth in 1997-98 and then crowned two national champions in finishing third in 1999. Another runner-up finish followed in 2000 and the Bronchos tied for third in 2001 after going 13-2-1 in duals. UCO made it back on top in 2001-02, putting together a 15-1 dual record and crowning four individual champions in winning its 13th title. James and the Bronchos repeated as title winners in 2003, going 18-1 in duals and finishing with three individual champions. Central finished third in its bid for a third straight title in 2004. UCO had its 15-year string of Midwest Regional titles ended in 2004- 05 en route to an 11th-place national tournament showing, but D.J.’s troops bounced back with a fourth-place national showing in 2006. The Bronchos captured their 15th title in 2007, following a 15-4 dual season with the Midwest Regional crown and a stirring national tourna- ment performance in beating favored Nebraska-Kearney by 16 points. UCO was 14-6 in duals, won another regional title and finished sixth nationally in 2007-08 and went 11-6-1 with a regional runner-up finish and another sixth-place national showing in 2008-09. The Bronchos went 8-5 in duals and finished 15th nationally in 2009-10 and were 13th the following season after going 15-4 in duals. UCO had another young squad in 2011-12, but still managed a 9-5 dual record and won its first regional crown since 2008 before tying for 10th in the national tournament. The Bronchos went 13-1 in duals in 2012-13 en route to a fourth-place national finish. UCO was runner-up in the Super Regional Two Tourna- ment and had six All-Americans, including one champion. Central came back with a 14-4 dual finish in 2013-14 and placed fifth in the national tournament with one champion and two runners-up, then fell to 18th last year with one national champion. James graduated UCO with a bachelor’s degree in physical education in 1980 and spent one year as a graduate assistant with the Bronchos. David then served as an assistant coach at Edmond Memorial High School for one year before becoming UCO’s ninth head coach in 1982. James ranks 16th on the school’s career win list with a 116-16 record. The Del City native was UCO’s first four-timeAll-American from 1976-80, finishing third as a fresh- man and second as a sophomore before winning back-to-back NAIA national titles. He is a member of five hall of fames -- the NAIA Hall of Fame (1988), the UCO Athletic Hall of Fame (1991), the NCAA Divi- sion II Wrestling Hall of Fame (2005), the Oklahoma Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame (2007) and the Del City High School Hall of Fame (2008). David is married (Cherrie) and has two daughters (Hayden and Ryann). Born: Nov. 18, 1957. High School Education: Del City (Okla.) High School, 1976. College Education: University of Central Oklahoma, B.S. in Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 1980. Wrestling Experience: UCO, 1976-80 (four-timeAll-American, two-time NAIA national champion, 116-16 career record). Coaching Experience:   1980-81: UCO, graduate assistant.   1981-82: Edmond Memorial High School, assistant coach.   1982-Present: UCO, head coach. Marital Status: Married (Cherrie). Children: Hayden and Ryann. James Highlights: 4Seven-time National Coach of the Year -- 1984, ’86, ’89 (NAIA); 1990, ’94, ’00, ‘07 (NCAA II). 4Has coached UCO to 12 national championships (five NAIA, seven NCAA II) and five runner-up finishes (one NAIA, four NCAA II). 4Has coached 48 individual national champions and 182 All- Americans at UCO. 4Has had a winning dual record in 32 of 33 seasons at UCO. 4Ranks 31st among all coaches in college wrestling history with 384 dual wins. Head Coach The James File
  • 7. 5 2015-16 UCO WRESTLING Season W-L-T Pct. National Finish 1982-83 7-6-0 .538 5th NAIA 1983-84 11-5-1 .676 NAIA National Champions 1984-85 11-9-0 .550 NAIA National Champions 1985-86 12-7-0 .631 NAIA National Champions 1986-87 12-5-0 .706 NAIA National Champions 1987-88 9-3-1 .731 NAIA Runners-up 1988-89 12-3-0 .800 NAIA National Champions 1989-90 12-4-1 .735 NCAA II Runners-up 1990-91 9-4-0 .692 NCAA II Runners-up 1991-92 14-1-0 .933 NCAA II National Champions 1992-93 7-4-0 .636 NCAA II National Champions 1993-94 12-2-0 .857 NCAA II National Champions 1994-95 11-2-1 .821 NCAA II National Champions 1995-96 11-5-0 .688 NCAA II Runners-up 1996-97 9-6-0 .602 3rd, NCAA II 1997-98 12-2-0 .857 4th, NCAA II 1998-99 11-4-0 .733 3rd, NCAA II 1999-00 9-5-0 .643 NCAA II Runners-up 2000-01 13-3-0 .813 3rd, NCAA II 2001-02 15-1-0 .930 NCAA II National Champions 2002-03 18-1-0 .947 NCAA II National Champions 2003-04 15-3-0 .873 3rd, NCAA II 2004-05 12-7-0 .632 11th, NCAA II 2005-06 14-3-0 .824 4th, NCAA II 2006-07 15-4-0 .789 NCAA II National Champions 2007-08 14-6-0 .700 6th, NCAA II 2008-09 11-6-1 .639 6th, NCAA II 2009-10 8-5-0 .615 15th, NCAA II 2010-11 15-4-0 .789 13th, NCAA II 2011-12 9-5-0 .643 10th, NCAA II 2012-13 13-1-0 .928 4th, NCAA II 2013-14 14-4-0 .778 5th, NCAA II 2014-15 7-9-0 .438 18th, NCAA II Totals 384-139-5 .732 Noteables: 1st Dual Win: UCO 38, Central Missouri 11 (Dec. 17, 1982). 50th Dual Win: UCO 47, Northern Colorado 8 (Feb. 13, 1987). 100th Dual Win: UCO 26, Nebraska-Omaha 13 (Jan. 16, 1992). 150th Dual Win: UCO 23, Nebraska-Omaha 18 (Feb. 16, 1996). 200th Dual Win: UCO 48, SIU-Edwardsville 0 (Jan. 26, 2001). 250th Dual Win: UCO 22, Nebraska-Omaha 12 (Feb. 6, 2004). 300th Dual Win: UCO 30, Fort Hays State 10 (Jan. 17, 2008). 350th Dual Win: UCO 25, Ouachita Baptist 12 (Feb. 11, 2011). Longest Winning Streak: 23, 2001-03. Longest Losing Streak: 4, 1992-93 and 1999-00. Largest Margin of Victory: 58 vs. Central Baptist, Jan. 15, 2011 (UCO 58-0). Largest Margin of Defeat: 41 vs. Oklahoma State, Nov. 17, 1982 (OSU 41-0); vs. Oklahoma State, Dec. 10, 1988 (OSU 41-0) and vs. Oklahoma, Feb. 17, 1999 (OU 41-0). James’ Record In: Home Matches: 167-38-1 (.813). Away Matches: 87-50 (.635). Neutral Site Matches: 130-51-4 (.714). Matches vs. NCAA I Teams: 56-76-4 (.426). Matches vs. non-NCAA I Teams: 328-63-1 (.838). Team W-L-T Pct. Adams State 17-4-1 .795 Air Force 2-0-0 1.000 American Intern. 1-0-0 1.000 Arizona State 1-1-0 .000 Ashland 3-0-0 1.000 Augsburg 0-1-0 .000 Augustana 7-2-0 .778 Bacone 8-0-0 .833 Bloomsburg 0-1-0 .000 Boise State 1-1-0 .500 California Baptist 1-0-0 1.000 Cal Poly-SLO 3-3-0 .500 CS-Bakersfield 0-1-0 .000 Cal State-Fullerton 2-1-0 .667 Carson-Newman 1-0-0 .500 Central Baptist 1-0-0 1.000 Central Florida 4-0-0 1.000 Central Missouri 30-0-0 1.000 Central Washington 1-0-0 1.000 Chadron State 14-0-0 1.000 Chicago State 1-0-0 1.000 Clemson 0-1-0 .000 Colorado Mesa 2-0-0 1.000 Colorado Mines 1-0-0 1.000 Colo. State-Pueblo 16-0-0 1.000 Cornell 0-1-0 .000 Eastern Illinois 3-1-0 .750 Embry-Riddle 1-0-0 1.000 Findlay 4-0-0 1.000 Team W-L-T Pct. Fort Hays State 26-4-0 .867 Fresno State 1-4-2 .286 Gannon 2-0-0 1.000 Grand Canyon 3-0-0 1.000 Hofstra 1-0-0 1.000 Illinois State 1-0-0 1.000 Indiana 0-0-1 .500 Indianapolis 1-0-0 1.000 Iowa 0-1-0 .000 Iowa State 0-2-0 .000 John Carroll 1-0-0 1.000 Lake Erie 1-0-0 1.000 Lehigh 0-1-0 .000 Limestone 1-0-0 1.000 Lindenwood 6-1-0 .857 Lock Haven 0-2-0 .000 Louisana State 0-2-0 .000 Marion Military 1-0-0 1.000 Maryville 0-1-0 .000 McKendree 1-1-0 .500 Mercyhurst 2-0-0 1.000 Michigan 1-0-0 1.000 Michigan State 1-1-1 .500 Minnesota State 2-1-0 .667 Minot State 1-0-0 1.000 Missouri 3-1-0 .750 Missouri Baptist 6-0-0 1.000 Missouri Valley 4-0-0 1.000 Moorhead State 1-0-0 1.000 The James Era James vs. Career Opponents Team W-L-T Pct. Morgan State 1-0-0 1.000 Navy 0-3-0 .000 Nebraska 0-4-0 .000 Nebraska-Kearney 18-9-0 .667 Nebraska-Omaha 12-14-0 .480 Newberry 0-1-0 .000 Newman 10-0-0 1.000 New Mexico 9-2-0 .818 New Mexico Highlands 8-0-0 1.000 Newport News App. 1-0-0 1.000 North Carolina-Pembroke 1-1-0 .500 North Carolina State 1-1-0 .500 North Dakota 1-0-0 1.000 North Dakota State 2-2-0 .500 Northern Colorado 3-0-0 1.000 Northern Illinois 2-1-0 .667 Northern Iowa 0-1-0 .000 Northern Michigan 1-0-0 1.000 Northern State 1-0-0 1.000 Northwest Missouri 8-0-0 1.000 Notre Dame (Ohio) 0-2-0 .000 Ohio 0-1-0 .000 Oklahoma 0-26-0 .000 Oklahoma City 6-3-0 .667 Oklahoma State 0-4-0 .000 Oregon State 0-1-0 .000 Ouachita Baptist 7-2-0 .778 Pennsylvania 1-0-0 1.000 Penn State 0-2-0 .000 Team W-L-T Pct. Pittsburgh-Johnstown 3-1-0 .750 Portland State 1-0-0 1.000 San Diego State 2-0-0 1.000 San Francisco State 3-0-0 1.000 Seton Hall 1-0-0 1.000 Simon Fraser 1-0-0 1.000 South Dakota State 7-3-0 .700 SIU-Edwardsville 20-3-0 .870 Southwest Missouri 8-0-0 1.000 Stetson 2-0-0 1.000 St. Cloud State 1-2-0 .333 Tennessee-Chattanooga 1-0-0 1.000 Truman State 10-0-0 1.000 Upper Iowa 3-1-0 .750 Utah State 1-0-0 1.000 Utah Valley State 1-0-0 1.000 Virginia Tech 0-1-0 .000 Wartburg 4-1-0 .800 Wayland Baptist 1-0-0 1.000 Weber State 0-1-0 .000 West Liberty 2-1-0 .667 Western Montana 1-0-0 1.000 Western State 12-2-0 .857 Wisconsin 0-1-0 .000 Wisconsin-Parkside 10-0-0 1.000 Wisconsin-Stevens Pt. 2-0-0 1.000 Wisconsin-Whitewater 1-0-0 1.000 Wyoming 0-2-0 .000 Bold-Indicates 2015-16 opponent
  • 8. 6 2015-16 UCO WRESTLING Assistant Coaches Kyle Evans In his third year as Central Oklahoma’s full-time assistant coach is Kyle Evans, one of the most deco- rated wrestlers in the school’s illustrious history. Evans joined the staff in 2013-14 and helped the Bronchos to a 14-4 dual record and fifth-place national finish behind three national finalists, including one champion. Kyle spent his entire career at 141 pounds and was a four-time All-American and two-time national champion for the Bronchos from 2004-08. He finished with a 125-20 record that ranks fourth on the school’s all-time list for winning percentage (.862) and 10th for wins. Evans redshirted his first year and then beat out a returningAll-American in earning the starting berth in 2004-05, winning the regional title and finishing sixth nationally en route to a 24-13 record. He came back the next season to go 30-5, capture a second straight regional crown and finish as the national runner-up. Evans was virtually unbeatable his final two seasons with a 71-2 record and back-to-back national championships. He became the first UCO wrestler to complete a full season undefeated as a junior in 2006-07 with a perfect 39-0 record that included 18 bonus-point wins and was named Midwest Regional Wrestler of the Year before sweeping four matches in winning the national title. Kyle repeated as both Midwest Regional Wrestler of the Year and national champion during a dominating senior season that saw him finish 32-2 with 18 bonus-point wins. Evans became just the second UCO wrestler to win four regional titles and he had a 43-match winning streak that ranks as the fourth-longest in school history. He earned 53 bonus-point wins during his career with a school-record 25 technical falls. A state champion as a senior at Edmond North High School, Kyle earned his general studies degree in business from Central in 2008 and worked in the medical sales field before returning to UCO before the start of the 2013-14 season. Casy Rowell Serving as Central Oklahoma’s graduate assistant coach for the second straight year is Casy Rowell, who ended his career as one of the school’s all-time greats in 2014. Rowell was a four-year standout for the Bronchos from 2009-14, starting at three different weights and earning All-America honors three times in racking up a 134-32 record to finish second on UCO’s all-time wins list. He had 70 career bonus-point wins, ranking third in major decisions (31) and third in technical falls (17). Casy went 31-10 with 16 bonus-point wins at 125 pounds as a true freshman in 2009-10 before red- shirting the following year. He returned to the lineup at 141pounds in 2011-12 and put together a 31- 12 record while finishing runner-up in the regional and earning All-America acclaim with a fifth-place national finish. Rowell dropped to 133 as a junior and had a dominating season in finishing 36-5 with 24 bonus-point victories en route to captur- ing the regional title and coming in fifth at the national meet to again earn All-America honors. Rowell capped his career in sensational fashion in 2013-14, going 36-5 with 18 bonus-point wins and winning the national cham- pionship at 133. He pulled out an overtime win over the defending champion in the national finals to earn tournament Outstanding Wrestler accolades and was named the Central Region Wrestler of the Year. A three-time state champion at Duncan, Casy earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education and is working on his master’s in education. Marly Fitzgerald Manager
  • 9. 2015-16 UCO WRESTLING Season Outlook/ Wrestlers
  • 10. 8 2015-16 UCO WRESTLING The trio will be pushing each other all year and it’s a toss-up who will come out on top at the end. Freshman Tim Null adds even more depth. Coach James Says: “The big thing is we’ve got three guys who have all been starters for us and all three have done some good things. I feel we’re going to be much better here. It will be interesting to see who ends up coming out on top at this weight and all three are capable. It’s obviously going to be real competitive and that’s healthy.” 133 Pounds This is a big question mark weight for the Bronchos in that everybody here is new, young and unproven. Three of the contenders are transfers in redshirt freshman Blake Dauphin and sophomores Aaron Hane and Brendan Krask, with rookie Rio Zamora also in the mix. Dauphin may rate the slight edge, but it’s a razor thin one, and someone will need to take charge. Coach James Says: “We have all new faces here so there’s definitely some questions. Blake might have the advantage, but there’s a lot of unknowns with this weight and we’re going to be young regardless of who we put out there.” 141 Pounds A part-time starter from two years ago and a junior college All-American transfer look to be the top two prospects for the job here. Sophomore Tyler Tustin went 12-9 with nine bonus- point wins in a part-time role two years ago before redshirt- ing last season, while junior Joshua Ailey was a two-time national placer at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M. Redshirt freshman Briar Stopp provides depth. Coach James Says: “This is another question mark for us. Josh has the most experience coming from the junior college ranks and he’s proven as a two- time All-American, but this should be a competitive weight.” 149 Pounds Senior Spencer Rutherford ranks as UCO’s most accomplished returner and is firmly entrenched here. He went 28-13 with 10 falls last year, placed third in the regional to qualify for the national tournament and is poised to end his career in style. Sophomore Will Steltzlen is moving up after starting most of last year at 141 and will push the issue, while redshirt freshmen Cody Ryan and Brandon Stanley can’t be discounted. Coach James Says: “Spencer is our only returning national qualifier and he’s looked tremendous in the early going. He had a really good year last season, but had a disappointing national tournament and is really focused on making up for that. We’re got good depth and those guys will push Spencer, which will make everybody better.” 157 Pounds The returning starter and a pair of talented transfers headline a here may be more questions than answers for Central Oklahoma heading into the 2015-16 campaign, but long- time head coach David James refuses to put limits on what his young squad can accomplish. “We’re young and have to develop quickly, but we have a lot of talent,” said James, who has led the Bronchos to 384 dual wins and 12 national championships during a remarkable 33- year tenure. “I’m not going to put stipulations on where we can go with this group because I really feel they can do some special things.” UCO returns six starters from last year’s team that went 7-9 in duals and finished 18th in the NCAA Division II national tourna- ment. There are 28 underclassmen on the 42-man roster and who will end up starting at most of the 10 weights is unknown, though competition for the top spot will be fierce at most of those. “Nobody is guaranteed a posi- tion,” James said. “The returning starters are going to be pressed and pushed and that’s a good thing. Our depth will be better at most weights and it will be way more competitive. “Last year was a challenge and it was disappointing for our program. It’s expected of this group to get things turned around and I have high expecta- tions on what we can do.” SettoleadtheBronchosissenior149-pound- er Spencer Rutherford, a national qualifier last year who should be a primeAll-America contender this season. UCO’s other returning starters are sopho- mores Zac D’Amico, Kyle Factor, Caleb Hawes and Will Steltzlen and senior Je- romy Davenport, though Steltzlen is going up to Rutherford’s weight and the other four each face stiff challenges to keep their spot in the lineup. “There will be new faces in the lineup and we’re going to have to step up quickly at some weights,” James said. “There are definitely some unknowns and we’ve got to get better every time we compete.” The Bronchos face another daunting schedule that features 17 duals, including 12 during a tough 26-day stretch in January. UCO will also meet 11 West Regional rivals. “I think we have a good schedule and I like that we get to go against so many teams in our region,” James said. “January will certainly test us, but it will be good to go through that.” Here’s a weight-by-weight look at UCO for 2015-16: 125 Pounds The first of many weights crowded with contenders and the top three all have starting experience at the position. Sophomore Zac D’Amico went 24-20 while manning the No.1 position all last year, while sophomore Josh Breece and senior Ryan Brooks are both coming off redshirt years. Brooks has 59 career wins and Breece started the second half of the 2013-14 season. T Zac D’Amico 2015-16 Season Outlook
  • 11. 9 2015-16 UCO WRESTLING crowded field here, with plenty of fireworks expected in the practice room to determine who emerges on top. Senior Jeromy Davenport started all last year and went 16-17 with a number of tough losses. Sophomore Dakota Head had two overtime wins over Davenport during a 24-12 rookie campaign at Ouachita Baptist before coming to UCO and junior Bryan Dutton was a two-year starter at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M. Those are the main contenders, but junior newcomer Danny Car- rillo and sophomore letterman Alec Warren can’t be discounted. Coach James Says: “This is one of the most competitive weights we have in the room. Jeromy is a senior and started last year, so we know what he brings to the table. Dakota beat Jeromy twice last year and is very talented and Bryan had a nice junior college career. These guys are going to have to be on their toes every day and we’re going to be better, but who will be in there remains to be seen.” 165 Pounds UCO is a little thin at this weight, though several 157-pounders could bump up if needed. Redshirt freshman Gage Stallworth is favored to take over the starting role and all signs point to him having an immediate impact, but he’s another untested youngster the Bronchos will be counting on. Sophomore letterman Josh Jacobson adds depth, while sophomore newcomers Danny Carrillo and Bryan Dutton are available to move up from 157. Coach James Says: “We’re really young here. Gage is the front-runner and though he didn’t get any mat time last year he did get to practice every day with one of the best we’ve ever had (national champion and 2014-15 Division II Wrestler of the Year Chris Watson), which obviously benefitted him. There are some guys at 157 who could help us here as well. We’re talented at this weight, but there’s still some questions because we’re so young.” 174 Pounds A highly-touted freshman was scheduled to step in and assume the controls here, but pre-season surgery will probably keep Miguel Barreras sidelined all year and another youngster is ready to step in. Redshirt freshman Mason Thompson showed great improvement while comping in several open tournaments last year and has shown in the early going that he’s ready to make an impact. Senior letter- man Dylan Harmon is also in the mix after seeing some starting duty last season. RyanAnderson is another redshirt freshman in the mix and junior transfer Brock Warren could be here or at 184. Coach James Says: “We felt good bringing Miguel in at this weight, but he had surgery and will probably redshirt, but we’ll Kyle Factor re-evaluate things in December. Dylan got some time last year and is a real physical wrestler and Mason is a very talented young guy who’s really working hard to get his chance. We’ve got some questions here as well.” 184 Pounds Several prospects are lined up to battle for the starting assignment, including the returning starter. Sophomore Caleb Hawes filled the No. 1 spot all last year and made great progress during a 13-15 rookie season, but a host of challengers are ready to compete for the position. Junior John Finn is a two-year letterman looking to work his way into the lineup after dropping down from 197 and redshirt freshman Jaden Davenport will also contend. Junior Brock Warren and freshmen Brody Largent, Elijah Saboor and Walker Smith can’t be overlooked. Coach James Says: “Another real com- petitive weight. John and Caleb have wrestled for us and are the most experienced, but there are several young guys capable of helping. We’ve got a lot of bodies here and it will be very interesting to see how everything shakes out.” 197 Pounds Junior GregWilson is expected to take over and have a big impact, but the talented big man won’t be eligible until the second semester after coming to UCO from Division I Oklahoma during the winter break last year. Sophomore letterman Marlon Houston and freshman Thomas She- perd are expected to fight it out for the starting berth early. Coach James Says: “Greg is the guy if every- thing goes according to plan, but he’s not eligible until the second semester. He wrestled quite a bit at OU and is very talented. There’s some other guys who will help out.” Heavyweight The numbers are low with just two at the weight, but it will be an interesting showdown between sophomore Kyle Factor and junior Evan McGee. Factor started all last season, going 21-17 with 11 falls in his return to the mat after a two-year layoff, and McGee is a former junior college All-American coming off a redshirt season. Both have the ability to score plenty of points and be excellent anchors for the Bronchos at the end of the lineup. Coach James Says: “I think we’re going to be better, but we only have two guys. Kyle got a lot of matches in and did a good job last year and Evan was a junior college All-American so we know what he’s capable of. We’ll let them battle it out and see what happens.” 2015-16 Season Outlook
  • 12. 10 2015-16 UCO WRESTLING Name Wt. Ht. Class Hometown (High School) Joshua Ailey 141 5-7 Jr. Tonkawa (Tonkawa) Ryan Anderson 184 5-11 RS Fr. Norman (Homeschool) Miguel Barreras 165-74 6-0 Fr. Rio Rancho, N.M. (Rio Rancho) Josh Breece 125 5-4 So. Edmond (Memorial) Ryan Brooks 125 5-7 Sr. Marlow (Marlow) Danny Carrillo 157-65 5-8 Jr. Rio Rancho, N.M. (Rio Rancho) Caleb Cotter 197 6-2 Jr. Sapulpa (Sapulpa) Zac D’Amico 125 5-5 So. Moore (Southmoore) Blake Dauphin 133 5-8 RS Fr. Tuttle (Tuttle) Jadon Davenport 184 5-9 RS Fr. Sallisaw (Sallisaw) Jeromy Davenport 157 5-7 Sr. Sallisaw (Sallisaw) Bryan Dutton 157-65 5-10 Jr. Guthrie (Guthrie) Kyle Factor Hvy 5-10 So. Moore (Westmoore) John Finn 184 5-11 Jr. Moore (Westmoore) Elmer Francisco 157 5-9 Jr. Naples, Fla. (Palmetto Ridge) Aaron Hane 133 5-6 So. Piedmont (Piedmont) Dylan Harmon 174 5-11 Sr. Marlow (Marlow) Caleb Hawes 184 6-0 So. Barnsdall (Barnsdall) Dakota Head 157 5-8 So. Tuttle (Tuttle) Marlon Houston 184 5-11 So. Pawnee (Pawnee) Josh Jacobson 157-65 6-0 So. Waurika (Waurika) Brendan Krask 133 5-4 So. Eureka, Mo. (Eureka) Brody Largent 184 6-2 Fr. Piedmont (Piedmont) Evan McGee Hvy 5-8 Jr. Ardmore (Ardmore) Tim Null 125 5-6 Fr. Mount Airy, Md. (South Carroll) Timothy O’Connor 149 5-9 Jr. Guthrie (Guthrie) Spencer Rutherford 149 5-9 Sr. Grove (Grove) Cody Ryan 149 6-0 RS Fr. Chandler (Chandler) Elijah Saboor 174-84 5-11 Fr. Palm Bay, Fla. (Heritage) Thomas Sheperd 197 5-11 Fr. Shawnee (Shawnee) Walker Smith 174-84 6-1 Fr. Shawnee (Shawnee) Gage Stallworth 165 5-11 RS Fr. Cushing (Cushing) Brandon Stanley 141-49 5-9 So. Moore (Southmoore) Will Steltzlen 141 5-8 So. Collinsville (Collinsville) Bleau Stopp 174-84 5-10 Fr. Newkirk (Newkirk) Briar Stopp 133 5-8 RS Fr. Newkirk (Newkirk) Mason Thompson 165-74 6-0 RS Fr. Bixby (Bixby) Tyler Tustin 141 5-9 So. Poteau (Poteau) Alec Warren 149-57 5-7 So. Poteau (Poteau) Brock Warren 174-84 6-0 Jr. Broken Arrow (Broken Arrow) Greg Wilson 197 5-10 Jr. Keller, Texas (Central) Rio Zamora 133 5-7 Fr. Madill (Madill) Central Oklahoma Roster Roster Breakdown By Class Seniors (4): Brooks, Jeromy Davenport, Harmon, Rutherford. Juniors (10): Ailey, Carrillo, Cotter, Dutton, Finn, Francisco, McGee, O’Connor, B. Warren, Wilson. Sophomores (13): Breece, D’Amico, Factor, Hane, Hawes, Head, Houston, Jacobson, Krask, Stanley, Steltzlen,Tustin,A.Warren. Redshirt Freshmen (7): Anderson, Dauphin, Jadon Davenport, Ryan, Stallworth, Briar Stopp, Thompson. Freshmen (8): Barreras, Largent, Null, Saboor, Sheperd, Smith, Bleau Stopp, Zamora.
  • 13. 11 2015-16 UCO WRESTLING All-American transfer looking to be in the running for top spot at 141 pounds this winter . . . Experienced junior who is used to success and has a chance to be an immediate contributor . . . Spent two years at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M before coming to UCO. Juco: Two-year starter at 133 pounds for the Norsemen, earning All-America honors both seasons . . . Placed eighth as a freshman in 2013-14 in helping NEO capture the national championship and was a seventh-place finisher last year. High School: Prep standout at Tonkawa High School, finishing with a 128-8 career record . . . Four-time state placer and earned All-State honors as a senior. Personal: Kinesiology major . . . Enjoys fishing and golf as hobbies . . . Names Buffalo Wild Wings as his favorite restaurant . . . Birthdate is Jan. 16, 1995. 5-7 • 141 Pounds Junior • Tonkawa Joshua Ailey Redshirt freshman who provides depth at 184 pounds. High School: Was home schooled. Personal: Business major . . . Birthdate is Jan. 16, 1990. 5-11 • 184 Pounds RS Freshman • Norman Ryan Anderson Sophomore lightweight who is among the top prospects for starting berth at 125 pounds this season . . . Started most of second semester during freshman campaign two years ago and then redshirted last season . . . Hard-working, physical grappler capable of being a prime scoring threat for the Bronchos. 2014-15: Placed in two open tournaments and was set to challenge for starting job before suffering injury and sitting out the rest of the year . . .Went 10-3 with six bonus-point wins in taking fourth at the Swede Open and third at the UNK Open . . . Was named to the MIAA Aca- demic Honor Roll. 2013-14: Didn’t make season debut until the NWCADivision II National Duals in January and ended up going 9-9 with two bonus-point wins . . . Dropped 9-5 over- time decision to eventual national champion Ben Sergent of Findlay in his first collegiate match . . . Won four straight during one stretch . . . Placed fourth in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Tournament . . . Went 2-2 in the rugged Central Super Regional. 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: Undecided on a major . . . Enjoys fishing as a hobby and is an Eagle Scout . . . Names the Oklahoma City Thunder as his favorite team . . . Father (Stephen) and three uncles wrestled at Oklahoma . . . Lists the Eagles as his top musical group . . . Birthdate isApril 11, 1995. 5-4 • 125 Pounds Sophomore • Edmond Josh Breece Highly-regarded rookie who is expected to sit out the season with injury . . . Enjoyed incredible high school success and has a bright future ahead with the Bronchos. 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 6-0 • 165-74 Pounds Freshman • Rio Rancho, NM Miguel Barreras 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 win the national title . . . Enjoys snowboarding as a hobby . . . Names “Friday Night Lights” as his favorite sports movie . . . Birthdate is Dec. 21, 1996. Tech. Maj. Falls Falls Dec. Near- Season W-L W-L W-L W-L Takedowns Falls 2013-14 9-9 1-0 0-0 1-2 15-17 3-9
  • 14. 12 2015-16 UCO WRESTLING Tech. Maj. Falls Falls Dec. Near- Season W-L W-L W-L W-L Takedowns Falls 2011-12 27-19 1-0 2-1 5-4 56-39 23-10 2012-13 18-16 3-0 1-1 2-1 51-27 11-7 2013-14 14-13 1-1 0-1 2-4 21-28 7-10 Totals 59-48 5-1 3-3 9-9 128-94 41-27 Former starter and senior veteran set to contend for starting slot at 125 pounds . . . Sat out redshirt year in 2014-15 and is eager to get back on the mat . . . Started his first two years before splitting time in 2013-14 and definitely has the ability to get the job done . . . Owns plenty of experience and is primed to finish his career in style. 2014-15: Competed in two open tournaments during redshirt year, going 5-4 with four bonus-point wins . . . Placed fourth in the Oklahoma City Open . . . Was named to the MIAAAcademic Honor Roll. 2013-14: Put together a 14-13 record with three bonus-point wins while starting throughout the first semester and parts of the second . . . Placed fourth in three tournaments -- the Oklahoma City Open, the Fort Hays State Open and the Jet Invitational. . Went 4-2 in the FHSU meet with a pair of one-point wins . . . Was a second-team pick on the NCAA Division II All- Academic Team. 2012-13: Was a redshirt candidate to start the season, but ended up starting all year and went 18-16 with six bonus-point wins . . . Placed fourth in the Jet Invitational and was third in the MIAA Tournament, bouncing back from a semifinal loss with two consolation wins . . . Went 1-2 at the Super Regional Two Tournament . . . Earned Division II All-Academic honorable mention honors. 2011-12: Wrestled more matches (46) than anybody on the team, finish- ing 27-19 with eight bonus wins . . . Placed in four tournaments, taking third in three meets and fifth in the Super Regional Two Tournament . . . Won four straight matches after second-round loss to finish third in season-opening Oklahoma City Open and went 6-1 for third-place showing in amateur bracket of the Loper Open . . . Just missed out on national tournament berth with fifth-place effort at the regional. High School: Prep star at Marlow High School, winning four regional championships and three state titles . . . Had a 128-12 career mark, going 30-0 as a senior in earning Duncan Banner Wrestler of theYear andAll- State honors . . .Also a state qualifier in golf and cross country letterman. Personal: Kinesiology major looking to become a physical therapist . . . Enjoys golf as his top hobby . . . Names the Oklahoma City Thunder as his favorite professional team . . . Lists “Miracle” as his top sports movie . . . Birthdate is May 12, 1992. 5-7 • 125 Pounds Senior • Marlow Ryan Brooks Junior college transfer looking to provide help at 157 or 165 pounds this season . . . Spent two years at Northeastern OklahomaA&M before coming to UCO. Juco: Wrestled two years at NEO, helping the Norsemen win the national championship in 2014. High School: Two-time state placer at Rio Rancho High School, finish- ing with a 68-17 career record. Personal: Kinesiology major . . . Has nine siblings . . . Birthdate is Sept. 26, 1994. 5-8 • 157-65 Pounds Junior • Rio Rancho, N.M. Danny Carrillo Former junior college All-American who will sit out a redshirt year . . . Spent a year at two different two junior colleges and then didn’t wrestle last year. Juco: Went 3-2 in limited action at Northwest Wyoming in 2012-13 and then transferred to Northeastern Oklahoma A&M . . . Had 20-7 record and earned All-America honors with seventh-place national finish as sophomore in helping the Norsemen take the team title. High School: Three-year standout at Sapulpa High School, finishing with a 123-12 career record . . . Placed third in state meet as sophomore, took second the following season and then went 34-0 en route to state championship as a senior . . . All-State pick following final season. Personal: Industrial safety major . . . Enjoys hunting and fishing as hobbies . . . Names the Philadelphia Eagles as his favorite professional team . . . Birthdate is Oct. 26, 1993. 6-2 • 197 Pounds Junior • Sapulpa Caleb Cotter Returning 125-pound starter looking to keep his spot in the lineup . . . Tough, hard-nosed lightweight and fierce competitor who is constantly on the attack . . . Picked up much-needed experience last year and should benefit from that in 2015-16. 5-5 • 125 Pounds Sophomore • Moore Zac D’Amico
  • 15. 13 2015-16 UCO WRESTLING Talented transfer with a chance to fill starting berth at 133 pounds . . . Redshirted last year at Ouachita Baptist before coming to UCO. High School: Two-time state champion at small-school powerhouse Tuttle High School, helping the Tigers to a pair of team titles . . . All- State selection as a senior . . . Also a golf letterman. Personal: Finance major . . . Enjoys, golf, fishing and hunting as hob- bies . . . Names Eric Church as his favorite musician . . . Lists “The Longest Yard” as his top sports movie . . . Birthdate is Oct. 12, 1995. 5-8 • 133 Pounds RS Freshman • Tuttle Blake Dauphin Senior veteran and returning 157-pound starter who is the front-runner to retain the position in 2015-16 . . . Will face a stiff challenge to stay No. 1, but has the talent and experience to do just that . . . Rugged, physical grappler capable of doing big things for the Bronchos, a former junior college All-American ready to finish with a flourish . . . Came to UCO after two seasons at Labette (Kan.) Community College. 2014-15: Started all year and finished with a 16-17 record . . . Placed third in the Swede Open, go- ing 5-1 in that event, and earned All-Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association honors with third-place showing in the league tourney . . . Had 20 matches decided by two points or less or in overtime. 2013-14: Participated in one open tournament while sitting out redshirt year, placing fourth in the Oklahoma City Open. Juco: Helped lead the Cardinals to back-to-back national champion- ships . . . Was a fifth-place national finisher at 149 pounds as a freshman and earned repeatAll-America honors the following season at 157 with another fifth-place effort. High School: Enjoyed sensational career at Sallisaw High School in joining an elite group of four-time state champions . . . Was undefeated (40-0) during junior campaign and earned All-State honors as a senior . . . Finished 157-4 for his career and was a two-time USA Wresting juniorAll-American . . .Also lettered in football for the Black Diamonds. Personal: Industrial safety major . . . Enjoys playing video games as a hobby . . . Younger brother (Jadon) is a redshirt freshman teammate . . . Names “The Sandlot” as his favorite sports movie . . . Lists Kings of Leon as his top musical group . . . Birthdate is March 5, 1992. 5-7 • 157 Pounds Senior • Sallisaw Jeromy Davenport 2015-16: Wrestled the most matches on the team (44), finishing 24-20 while placing in all six tournaments he competed in . . . Had runner-up finishes in the Oklahoma City Open and UNK Open to start the season . . . Went 5-1 in finishing third at the Fort Hays State Open and took fourth at Newman Invitational . . . EarnedAll- Mid-America IntercollegiateAthletics Association honors with third-place finish in league tournament . . . Lost two tough consolation matches in tak- ing sixth at the West Super Regional to miss out on national tournament berth . . . Had 16 matches decided by two points or less, going 8-8 in those. 2013-14: Sat out redshirt year. 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 CoachesAssociation All-American, winning national title in the summer of 2013. Personal: History education major looking to become a teacher and coach . . . Names the Boston Red Sox as his favorite professional team . . . Enjoys dancing as a hobby . . . Birthdate is April 7, 1994. Tech. Maj. Falls Falls Dec. Near- Season W-L W-L W-L W-L Takedowns Falls 2014-15 24-20 2-1 0-0 3-0 29-32 10-7 Redshirt freshmen expected to be in the hunt for mat time at 184 pounds . . . Strong youngster who will only get better with experience. 5-9 • 184 Pounds RS Freshman • Sallisaw Jadon Davenport High School: Three-sport star at Sallisaw High School . . . Racked up a 115-11 career record on the mat en route to winning three state championships, earning All-State recognition as a senior . . . Also a three-year starter and All-District pick in football and two-year starter in baseball for the Black Diamonds. Personal: Undecided on a major . . . Older brother Jeromy is a senior teammate at UCO . . . Enjoys playing video games as a hobby . . . Names “Friday Night Lights” as his top sports movie . . . Lists the New England Patriots as his favorite team . . . Birthdate is May 11, 1995. Tech. Maj. Falls Falls Dec. Near- Season W-L W-L W-L W-L Takedowns Falls 2014-15 16-17 2-0 0-0 1-0 31-25 3-3
  • 16. 14 2015-16 UCO WRESTLING Two-year letterman expected to be a top contender for the starting berth at 184 pounds . . . Hard-working junior set to compete at his third weight in three years and is ready to be a main contributor this season . . . Lettered as an undersized heavyweight during freshman campaign and then saw extended action at 197 last year before suffering season- ending injury in mid-January. 2014-15: Went 8-9 with three falls while competing in three tournaments and four duals, seeing action at 197 and heavyweight . . . Placed third in season-opening Oklahoma City Open at 197. 2013-14: Was a redshirt candi- date before being pressed into the lineup early and went 4-9 with a pair of falls at heavyweight . . . Wrestled in three open tournaments and four duals. High School: Football-wrestling star at Westmoore High School, earning Male Athlete of the Year honors as a senior . . . Two-time state placer, finishing as runner-up his final year while earning All-State accolades . . . Finished with a 100-25 career record that included 53 falls . . . Also an All-District, All-Conference and All-State selection in football for the Jaguars. Personal: Education major . . . Is the fifth member of the Finn family to wrestle at UCO, joining father John (1978-80) and brothers Chris (2004-06), Patrick (2009-11) and Dustin (2007-10), with John, Chris and Dustin all earning All-America honors . . . Lists “Varsity Blues” as his top sports movie . . . Birthdate is Oct. 14, 1993. Junior college transfer looking to contend for starting spot at either 157 or 165 pounds . . . Superb all-around athlete who has the experience needed to handle the position and is ready to contribute . . . Came to UCO after two years at juco powerhouse Northeastern OklahomaA&M. Juco: Two-year starter for the Norsemen, finishing with a 48-22 career record . . . Started at 149 as a freshman in helping NEO capture the national championship and was a national qualifier at 165 last year after winning regional title . . . Earned NJCAAAcademicAll-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 capturing champion- ship 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 championship 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. 5-10 • 157-65 Pounds Junior • Guthrie Bryan Dutton Returning heavyweight starter eager to maintain his slot in the lineup . . . Resumed wrestling career after two-year layoff last year and started all season, showing a glimpse of what he can do . . . Tough sophomore with great strength who is capable to being a prime point-producer and should benefit from experience gained last year . . . Spent two years at Missouri Southern, including one on the football team, be- fore coming to UCO last fall. 2014-15: Stepped into start- ing role from the outset and finished 21-17 with 11 falls, which tied for the team lead . . . Placed third in season- opening Oklahoma City Open with a pair of falls and was fourth at the UNK Open with two pins . . . Took fourth in the conference tourney 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. 5-10 • Heavyweight Sophomore • Moore Kyle Factor 5-11 • 184 Pounds Junior • Moore John Finn 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 . . . Two-time All-District selection and an All-State pick as a senior on the gridiron for the Jaguars. Personal: Kinesiology major looking to become a strength and condi- tioning coach . . . Enjoys lifting weights as a hobby . . . Names “Varsity Blues” as his favorite sports movie . . . Lists George Strait as his top musician . . . Birthdate is Oct. 20, 1993. Tech. Maj. Falls Falls Dec. Near- Season W-L W-L W-L W-L Takedowns Falls 2014-15 21-17 11-2 0-0 0-1 28-25 7-6 Tech. Maj. Falls Falls Dec. Near- Season W-L W-L W-L W-L Takedowns Falls 2013-14 4-9 2-1 0-0 0-1 8-9 1-3 2014-15 8-9 4-3 0-0 0-1 20-11 2-3 Totals 12-18 6-4 0-0 0-2 28-20 3-6
  • 17. 15 2015-16 UCO WRESTLING Tech. Maj. Falls Falls Dec. Near- Season W-L W-L W-L W-L Takedowns Falls 2013-14 4-8 0-1 0-0 1-1 9-17 1-3 2014-15 9-15 2-5 0-0 3-2 17-30 5-12 Totals 13-23 2-6 0-0 4-3 26-37 6-15 Junior transfer who provides excellent depth at 157 pounds . . . Came to UCO this season after two years at NAIA member Missouri Baptist. MBU: Redshirted his first year and then started the past two seasons for the Spartans. High School: Had a 78-30 career record at Palmetto Ridge High School, earning All-District honors as a senior . . . Also a football letterman. Personal: Kinesiology major looking to become a strength and condi- tioning coach . . . Enjoys soccer as a hobby and speaks three languages . . . Names “Friday Night Lights” as his top sports movie . . . Birthdate is Jan 24. 1993. 5-9 • 157 Pounds Junior • Naples, Fla. Elmer Francisco Returning starter and the favorite to be back on top of the ladder at 184 pounds . . . Gained valuable experience last year and should benefit from that this season . . . Hard-working youngster who is eager to make an impact and will only continue to improve with more mat time. 2014-15: Stepped in as a true fresh- man and started all year, finishing 13-15 with six bonus-point wins . . . Was runner-up in the Swede Open and finished fourth in the conference tournament . . . Went 4-0 in matches decided by two points or less. High School: Prep standout at Barnsdall High School, finishing with a 112-17 career record . . . Class 3A state runner-up as a sophomore at 182, then won back-to-back titles at 195 his final two years . . . All-State pick as a senior. Personal: History major who wants to be a wrestling coach . . .Lists George Strait as his top musician . . . Enjoys hunting and fishing as hobbies . . . Birthdate is Feb. 18, 1996. 6-0 • 184 Pounds Sophomore • Barnsdall Caleb HawesTransfer from Missouri Baptist who will contend for mat time at 133 pounds . . . Picked up valuable experience during two years with the Spartans. MBU: Two-year starter at 133 for Missouri Baptist, qualifying for the NAIA national tournament as a redshirt freshman . . . Went 21-14 last season. High School: Two-time state placer at Piedmont High School, taking third as a junior before claiming state title in his final season to earn All-State honors . . . Also lettered in soccer for the Wildcats. Personal: Business administration major . . . Enjoys fishing and hunting as hobbies . . . Lists George Strait as his favorite musician . . . Names “Eight Seconds” as his top sports movie . . . Birthdate is Nov. 19, 1993. 5-6 • 133 Pounds Sophomore • Piedmont Aaron Hane Two-year letterman and returning part-time starter ready to push for a full-time berth at 174 pounds this winter . . . Rugged, hard-nosed grap- pler who relishes physical battles on the mat . . . Started career at NAIA member Bacone before coming to UCO. 5-11 • 174 Pounds Senior • Marlow Dylan Harmon 2014-15: Competed in five tournaments and eight duals, finishing 9-15 with five bonus-point wins . . . Had two falls and a major decision en route to runner-up finish in the Swede Open . . . Wrestled five matches at 184 . . . Was named to the MIAAAcademic Honor Roll. 2013-14: Had a 4-8 record in four open tournaments. 2012-13: Went 5-3 with three falls while competing in three open tourna- ments during redshirt year. Bacone: Saw part-time starting duty as a freshman in 2011-12. High School: State runner-up andAll- State pick as a senior at Marlow High School . . . Also lettered in football. Personal: Criminal justice major . . . Names the Oklahoma CityThunder as his favorite sports team . . . Birthdate is June 6, 1993. Tech. Maj. Falls Falls Dec. Near- Season W-L W-L W-L W-L Takedowns Falls 2014-15 13-15 3-4 0-2 3-3 21-44 4-21
  • 18. 16 2015-16 UCO WRESTLING Rookie 184-pounder who provides excellent depth. 6-2 • 184 Pounds Freshman • Piedmont Brody Largent Sophomore letterman who gives the Bronchos good depth at 165 pounds. 2014-15: Went 1-8 while competing in four open tournaments . . . Was named to the MIAAAcademic Honor Roll. High School: Won 113 career matches at Waurika High School, mak- ing the state tournament once and earning All-Area honors . . . Also an All-District pick in football. Personal: Forensic psychology major . . . Class valedictorian at WHS . . . Enjoys traveling as a hobby . . . Names the Anaheim Ducks as his favorite team . . . Lists “For Love of the Game” as his top sports movie . . . Birthdate is Sept. 11, 1994. 6-0 • 165 Pounds Sophomore • Waurika Josh Jacobson Sophomore transfer who will push for starting assignment at 157 pounds . . . Tough, hard-nosed grappler capable of making a big impact . . . Picked up valuable experience while starting all last season at Division II rival Ouachita Baptist before opting to come to UCO. OBU: Put together a fine rookie season for the Tigers last year, finish- ing 24-12 . . . Was runner-up at the Newman Invitational and third at the Lindenwood Open . . . Placed sixth in the Central Super Regional. High School: Four-time state finalist at powerhouse 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. 5-8 • 157 Pounds Sophomore • Tuttle Dakota Head Sophomore letterman set to contend for starting duty at 197 pounds . . . Saw limited time as true freshman last year, but is talented big man with a chance to really contribute this year. 2014-15: Wrestled in one tournament and two duals, going 4-4 . . . Competed in Oklahoma City Open at 184 and then went to 197 for two second-semester duals. High School: Multi-sport star at Pawnee High School who was named Class 2A Male Athlete of the Year as a senior . . . Three-time state placer and two-time finalist on the mat, capturing state title in final season in finishing with a 65-7 career record . . . Two-time All- District running back, two-time state track qualifier and also a baseball letterman for the Black Bears. Personal: Engineering major . . . Father (Marlon, Sr.) wrestled and played football at Morgan State . . . Enjoys fishing as a hobby . . . Names the Baltimore Ravens as his favorite team . . . Lists “Vision Quest” as his top sports movie . . . Birthdate is Sept. 27, 1995. 5-11 • 197 Pounds Sophomore • Pawnee Marlon Houston Tech. Maj. Falls Falls Dec. Near- Season W-L W-L W-L W-L Takedowns Falls 2014-15 4-4 1-0 0-0 1-1 5-6 0-4 Tech. Maj. Falls Falls Dec. Near- Season W-L W-L W-L W-L Takedowns Falls 2014-15 1-8 1-2 0-0 0-2 1-20 1-1 Sophomore transfer from NAIA Lindenwood-Belleville (Ill.) ready to help out at 133 pounds. LU: Saw limited action last year as a freshman for the Lynx. High School: Four-time state qualifier and two-time state placer at Eureka High School . . . All-Suburban Conference champion and won All-State match following senior season . . . Also lettered in soccer. Personal: Physical education major looking to become a teacher and coach . . . Names Juicy J as his favorite musician . . . Lists the Pittsburgh Steelers as his top sports team . . . Birthdate is March 6, 1996. 5-4 • 133 Pounds Sophomore • Euerka, Mo. Brendan Krask
  • 19. 17 2015-16 UCO WRESTLING Former junior college All-American coming off redshirt year who will be a prime challenger for the starting berth at heavyweight . . . Strong, mobile big man with a chance to really help the Bronchos this season . . . Competed at two different junior colleges before coming to UCO. 2014-15: Wrestled in one open tournament during redshirt year, going 3-1 in taking third at the Oklahoma City Open. Juco: Saw limited action at Labette (Kan.) Community College as a freshman in 2012-13 before going to Northeastern OklahomaA&M the next season . . . Won regional title and finished third nationally to earn All-America honors in helping lead the Norsemen to the national title. High School: Three-time state placer at Ardmore High School, win- ning back-to-back state championships his final two years . . . Finished with a 132-8 career record and was an All-State selection as a senior . . .Also a three-time Cadet NationalsAll-American and a two-time Junior Nationals All-American. Personal: General studies major looking to become a game warden . . . Enjoys fishing and hunting as hobbies . . . Names the Denver Broncos as his favorite team . . . Birthdate is March 7, 1994. 5-8 • Heavyweight Junior • Ardmore Evan McGee Freshman lightweight who provides additional depth at 125 pounds. 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 last year in earning All-State honors. Personal: Undecided on a 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. 5-6 • 125 Pounds Freshman • Mount Airy, Md. Tim Null High School: Three-time state qualifier at Piedmont High School, going 40-5 and winning state championship as a senior . . . EarnedAll-District, All-Conference and All-State honors last year. Personal: Industrial safety major looking to become a fire fighter . . . Enjoys wakeboarding as a hobby . . . Names “Little Giants” as his favorite sports movie . . . Lists Casey Donahew as his top musician . . . Birthdate is Nov. 13, 1996. Junior college transfer looking to be a contender at 149 pounds . . . Spent two years at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M before coming to UCO. Juco: Went 37-17 during two years as a part-time starter at NEO and helped the Norsemen to the national championship 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. 5-9 • 149 Pounds Junior • Guthrie Timothy O’Connor Senior standout and returning national qualifier who should be a top All-America contender at 149 pounds this season . . . Is determined to make up for last year’s national tournament disappointment and has all the tools needed to succeed . . . Will be a key weapon for the Bronchos in the middle of the lineup with his ability to score bonus points and is poised to finish career in style . . . Came to UCO after two years at Labette (Kan.) Community College. 2014-15: Put together an outstanding junior sea- son, going 28-13 with 10 falls and six major decisions . . . Won titles at the Fort Hays State Open and Newman In- vitational while finishing runner-up at the Swede Open and UNK Open . . . Started season 17-2 with a 10-match winning streak before hitting tough stretch, but rebounded with clutch third-place finish in the West Super Regional to qualify for nationals . . . Lost first match at regional before bouncing back to win four straight with three falls and a major decision to take third . . . Lost two straight matches at nationals to eventual All-Americans. 2013-14: Sat out redshirt year. Juco: Earned All-America honors with fourth-place national finish at 149 as a sophomore in 2012-13 to help lead the Cardinals capture their second straight national title. 5-9 • 149 Pounds Senior • Grove Spencer Rutherford
  • 20. 18 2015-16 UCO WRESTLING Redshirt freshman looking to help out at 149 pounds. 2014-15: Competed in one open tournament during redshirt year, going 3-2 and finishing fourth at the Oklahoma City Open. High School: Two-time state finalist at Chandler High School, win- ning title as a junior before finishing runner-up his final season . . . Had an 83-12 career record with the Lions . . . Also a state track qualifier. Personal: Education major . . . Enjoys fishing and golfing as hobbies . . . Father (Mike) was a wrestling letterman for the Bronchos in the 1980s . . . Lists Eminem as his top musician . . . Birthdate is March 27, 1995. 6-0 • 149 Pounds RS Freshman • Chandler Cody Ryan Highly-regarded rookie with a chance to be in the mix at either 174 or 184 pounds . . . Athletic youngster eager to contribute and will only get better with experience. High School: Football-wrestling star at Shawnee High School . . . Earned Class 5AAll-Star honors on the gridiron last year after making school-record 22 sacks . . . Three-time state qualifier on the mat and went 39-0 as a senior in winning state title and garneringAll-State accolades. Personal: Business major . . . Birthdate is Sept. 27, 1996. 6-1 • 174-84 Pounds Freshman • Shawnee Walker Smith Freshman set to provide additional depth at 174 and 184 pounds. High School: All-County and All-District performer at Heritage High School . . . Finished with 100 career wins. Personal: Electrical engineering major . . . Names Kid Cudi as his favorite musician . . . Lists “Rocky” as his top sports movie . . . Birth- date is Jan. 23, 1997. 5-11 • 174-84 Pounds Freshman • Palm Bay, Fla. Elijah Saboor Rookie 197-pounder looking to earn mat time this winter. 5-11 • 197 Pounds Freshman • Shawnee Thomas Sheperd Talented redshirt freshman ready to push for starting duty at 165 pounds . . . Made great strides in the practice room last year and has a chance to really help the Bronchos. High School: Four-time Class 4Astate finalist at Cushing High School, winning three titles and going undefeated as a senior . . .Also a football star for the Tigers, rushing for more than 4,000 yards and 80 touchdowns as a junior and senior . . . Was named the Elite Warrior of the Year for Oklahoma football by the U.S. Marine Corps after senior year. Personal: Safety management major . . . Enjoys playing video games as a hobby . . . Has six older siblings, including five brothers . . . Lists Eminem as his favorite musician . . . Birthdate is June 24, 1996. 5-11 • 165 Pounds RS Freshman • Cushing Gage Stallworth Redshirt freshman who will vie for action at 149 pounds. 5-9 • 149 Pounds Sophomore • Moore Brandon Stanley High School: Three-time state runner-up at Grove High School, earn- ing All-State accolades as a senior. Personal: Industrial safety major . . . Names “Vision Quest” as his favorite sports movie . . . Lists Jimi Hendrix as his top musician . . . Birthdate is Nov. 11, 1992. Tech. Maj. Falls Falls Dec. Near- Season W-L W-L W-L W-L Takedowns Falls 2014-15 28-13 10-8 0-2 6-0 53-30 15-10 High School: State runner-up and an All-State choice as a senior at Shawnee High School . . . Also lettered in football and track for the Wolves. Personal: Business major . . . Lists J. Cole as his top musician . . . Names “Vision Quest” as his favorite sports movie . . . Birthdate is Sept. 3, 1996.
  • 21. 19 2015-16 UCO WRESTLING Returning 141-pound starter slated to move up to 149 this season . . . Will challenge for mat time, but also a redshirt candidate . . . Gained valuable experience as true freshman starter last season and showed glimpses of what he can do . . . Strong youngster with the ability to become a prime point producer for the Bronchos. 2014-15: Started most of the season as a rookie, finishing 14-16 with three falls . . . Placed third in the UNK Open, go- ing 5-1 in that event . . . Lost two tough decisions at the West Super Regional. High School: Became a rare four-time Oklahoma state champion at Collins- ville High School and earned All-State recognition as a senior . . . Won 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 . . . Enjoys hunting as a hobby . . . Names “Rocky” as his favorite sports movie . . . Birthdate is Nov. 4, 1995. 5-8 • 149 Pounds Sophomore • Collinsville Will Steltzlen Tech. Maj. Falls Falls Dec. Near- Season W-L W-L W-L W-L Takedowns Falls 2014-15 14-16 3-1 0-1 1-2 40-38 3-12 Freshman big man who gives the Bronchos good depth in upper weights. High School: State runner-up as a senior at Newkirk High School . . . Also an All-Conference linebacker on football team for the Tigers. Personal: Business administration major . . . Enjoys fishing and golf as hobbies . . . Names George Strait as his favorite musician . . . Lists “Rocky IV” as his top sports movie . . . Birthdate is July 28, 1997. 5-10 • 174-84 Pounds Freshman • Newkirk Bleau Stopp Redshirt freshman looking to contend for mat time at 141 pounds. 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 . . . Had a 134-26 career record and was anAll-State pick as a senior . . .Also a football and track letterman. 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. 5-8 • 141 Pounds RS Freshman • Newkirk Briar Stopp Redshirt freshman who has a chance to battle for starting berth at 174 pounds and could also be used at 165 if needed . . . Made good progress last year and will only get better with experience. 2014-15: Wrestling in three open tournaments, going 12-4 with six falls and a 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 . . . State qualifier as a senior and led team in wins as a junior and senior . . . Also a football and track letterman. Personal: Undecided on a major . . . Father (Jim) played football at Oklahoma State . . . Enjoys snowboarding among his hobbies . . . Names Casey Donahew as his favorite musician . . . Birthdate is Nov. 21, 1995. 6-0 • 165-74 Pounds RS Freshman • Bixby Mason Thompson High School: Two-year letterman at Southmoore High School after spending freshman and sophomore years at Spain Park High School in Hoover, Ala. . . . Also lettered in football. Personal: Finance major . . . Has six siblings (three brothers, three sisters) . . . Names the Detroit Lions as his favorite professional team . . . Lists Kid Cudi as his top musician . . . Birthdate is March 11, 1995. Part-time 141-pounder starter from two years ago ready to vie for full- time role this winter . . . Redshirted last season and is eager to get back in the lineup and contribute . . . Gained valuable experience during rookie campaign and can score plenty of points with wide-open offensive style. 2014-15: Competed in two open tournaments during redshirt year . . . Was named to the MIAAAcademic Honor Roll. 5-9 • 141 Pounds Sophomore • Poteau Tyler Tustin
  • 22. 20 2015-16 UCO WRESTLING Junior college transfer expected to be a top contender for No. 1 spot at either 174 or 184 pounds . . . Gained plenty of experience during career at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M and has the ability to be an immediate contributor. Juco: Redshirted his first year with the Norsemen and then started the 6-0 • 174-84 Pounds Junior • Broken Arrow Brock Warren Tech. Maj. Falls Falls Dec. Near- Season W-L W-L W-L W-L Takedowns Falls 2013-14 12-9 5-2 1-1 3-0 24-14 17-11 Sophomore letterman capable of seeing time at 149 or 157 pounds. 2014-15: Went 4-5 with a pair of falls while wrestling in three open tournaments. 2013-14: Sat out redshirt year. High School: Four-year starter and three-time state placer at Edmond Memorial High School, missing out on the state tournament as a senior after suffering an injury at regionals . . . Compiled a 130-13 career record with the Bulldogs. Personal: Economics major . . . Enjoys hunting and fishing as hobbies . . . Names the Baltimore Ravens as his top professional team . . . Lists Jason Aldean as his favorite musician . . . Birthdate is Oct. 25, 1993. 5-7 • 149-57 Pounds Sophomore • Edmond Alec Warren Multi-talented junior transfer from Division I Oklahoma and the front- runner to take over starting role at 197 pounds, though he won’t be eligible until the second semester . . . Strong, physical grappler who should have an immediate impact and is capable of doing big things for the Bronchos in 2016 . . . Came to UCO at the semester break last year. OU: Redshirted his first year with the Sooners and then saw consider- able action at 184 in 2013-14 and again in the first semester last year before transferring during the winter break. High School: Three-time state champion at Central High School, fin- ishing with a spectacular 180-6 career record . . .Also a USAWrestling national champion and was the 14th-ranked high school 195-pounder by Amateur Wrestling News . . . Four-time member of Texas national team. Personal: Education major looking to become a coach . . . Enjoys fishing as a hobby . . . Names “Rocky” as his favorite sports movie . . . Lists G-Eazy as his top musician . . . Birthdate is Nov. 6, 1993. 5-10 • 197 Pounds Junior • Keller, Texas Greg Wilson Rookie looking to help out at 133 pounds this season. 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, earn- ing All-District, All-Conference and All-Area recognition 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 England Patriots as his top team . . . Has five siblings, including four sisters . . . Birthdate is March 27, 1997. 5-7 • 133 Pounds Freshman • Madill Rio Zamora 2013-14: Went 12-9 with eight bonus-point wins, including five falls . . . Competed in four tournaments, winning at least three matches in three of them, and one dual . . . Had two falls and a technical fall among four wins at the Fort Hays State Open. High School: Four-time regional champion and four-time state placer at Poteau High School in putting together a sparkling 168-8 career record . . . Made the state finals three times, winning two titles . . . Outstand- ing Wrestler in the Class 4A state tournament as a junior and was an All-State pick as a senior . . . Also an All-District performer in football and a baseball letterman for the Pirates. Personal: Psychology major who made the President’s Honor Roll last fall . . . Enjoys hunting and fishing as his hobbies . . . Member of UCO’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) . . . Names John Mayer as his favorite musician . . . Birthdate is Sept. 20, 1994. past two seasons . . . Helped lead NEO to national championship in 2013-14 and went 28-10 as a national tournament qualifier last year. High School: Three-time state placer at Broken Arrow High School, earning All-State honors as a senior . . . Competed on two state cham- pionship teams and finished with a 128-18 career record. Personal: Kinesiology major looking to become a physical therapist . . . Enjoys frisbee golf as a hobby . . . Birthdate is March 18, 1995.
  • 24. 22 2015-16 UCO WRESTLING 2014-15 Season Review NWCADivision II National Duals in Fort Wayne, Ind. and went 3-2 in that event to finish seventh. UCO edged Augustana 19-16 in the first round as Rutherford had a big first-period pin, while Reed, Davenport, Watson and 184 Caleb Hawes also won. Reed and Watson had the lone wins in the quarterfinals as top-ranked Notre Dame claimed a 29-7 victory. The Bronchos stayed alive with a 25-12 consolation triumph over Lake Erie as Reed, Rutherford, Davenport, Watson, Hawes, Factor and 141 Will Steltzlen all prevailed, but McKendree won the last three matches to rally for a 17-16 win in the next match. UCO trimmed Lindenwood 20-19 for seventh as Factor pulled out a clutch 5-1 decision in the final bout. D’Amico, Reed, Rutherford and Watson also had wins. The Bronchos made their first home appearance the next week and hammered Newman 34-8 behind bonus-wins by Steltzlen, Davenport, Watson and Factor. UCO went on the road for three matches in three days the follow- ing week, falling to Lindenwood 19-16 and Maryville 35-7 before ending the rough road trip with a 40-10 rout of Central Mis- souri. The Bronchos picked up three forfeits in that romp, while Rutherford, Watson and Factor added falls. Central finished the season with five straight home matches, going 2-3 in those. An early 12-0 deficit and two overtime losses cost the Bronchos in a 22-16 loss to Oklahoma City in the opener of that homestand, though UCO bounced back two days later to overwhelm Adams State 46-3 behind pins by Steltzlen, Rutherford, Hawes and Factor. Losses to Ouachita Baptist and Nebraska-Kearney sandwiched the final dual win, a 21-12 victory over Colorado State-Pueblo that was sparked by consecutive major decisions from Watson, Gallo and Hawes. The Bronchos traveled to Pueblo, Colo. Feb. 27-28 for the West Regional and got off to a rough start en route to a 10th- place finish. Watson outscored four opponents 25-1 in rolling to the indi- vidual title and Rutherford bounced back from a first-round loss with three falls and a major decision in taking third to qualify for the national tournament. D’Amico was UCO’s only other placer with a sixth-place showing. Rutherford lost two tough matches at nationals, but Watson wrapped up his incredible season with four easy wins to give the Bronchos their 18th-place team finish and earn tournament Outstanding Wrestler honors. t was a tough season for Central Oklahoma in 2014-15, though the individual brilliance of Chris Watson took some of the sting out of the disappointment. The Bronchos suffered their first losing dual season since 1977- 78 with a 7-9 record and had their worst finishes in the NCAA Division II regional (10th) and national tournaments (18th), but Watson was a shining star with one of the best individual performances in the program’s illustrious history. The senior 165-pounder dominated from start-to-finish in putting together a perfect 42-0 campaign with a single-season school record 30 bonus-point victories. Watson captured seven tournament titles en route to earning Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, West Regional and NCAA Division II Wrestler of the Year honors. “I don’t think there’s any question it was a disappointing year for us,” long-time head coach David James said. “We had a lot of untested guys in the lineup and we just didn’t make as much progress as expected. At the same time, Chris Watson had an unbelievable year and didn’t let our team struggles take away from his individual pursuits. He had as good a year as anybody who’s been through here and that says a lot.” UCO started the season with three consecutive open tourna- ments, going to the Oklahoma City Open, the Swede Open and the UNK Holiday Inn Open. The Bronchos took a small squad to OCU to open the sea- son and had three placers in the freshmen-sophomore division in 125 Zac D’Amico (second), Hvy Kyle Factor (third) and 197 John Finn (third). UCO dominated the field at the Swede Open the following weekend, crowning three champions -- Watson, 133 Dustin Reed and 174 Colton Gallo -- and adding eight other placers. Watson won again two weeks later at UNK, with 149 Spencer Rutherford adding a runner-up finish while four others placed in the freshmen-sophomore division. The Bronchos opened the dual season on the road at Ouachita Baptist and dropped a 26-9 decision as only Rutherford and Watson managed wins. UCO went to Fort Hays State three days later and fell in the opening MIAA dual of the season 29-16, with D’Amico, Ruth- erford, Watson and 157 Jeromy Davenport earning wins. Central ended the first-semester schedule at the Newman In- vitational Dec. 14 and finished fourth with five placers and two champions. Rutherford and Watson both claimed individual crowns, while Reed placed second, Gallo third and D’Amico fourth. The Bronchos didn’t resume the season until Jan. 9-10 at the I National champion Chris Watson
  • 25. 23 2015-16 UCO WRESTLING Dual Results (7-9, 2-3*) Date Opponent Result Record Dec. 2 at Ouachita Baptist Lost, 26-9 0-1 Dec. 5 at Fort Hays State* Lost, 29-16 0-2, 0-1* Jan. 9 Augustana! Won, 19-16 1-2 Jan. 9 Notre Dame! Lost, 29-7 1-3 Jan. 9 Lake Erie! Won, 25-12 2-3 Jan. 10 McKendree! Lost, 17-16 2-4 Jan. 10 Lindenwood! Won, 20-19 3-4 Jan. 15 Newman* Won, 34-8 4-4, 1-1* Jan. 22 at Lindenwood* Lost, 19-16 4-5, 1-2* Jan. 23 at Maryville Lost, 35-7 4-6 Jan. 24 at Central Missouri* Won, 40-10 5-6, 2-2* Jan. 29 Oklahoma City Lost, 22-16 5-7 Jan. 31 Adams State Won, 46-3 6-7 Feb. 1 Ouachita Baptist Lost, 31-7 6-8 Feb. 6 Colorado State-Pueblo Won, 21-12 7-8 Feb. 8 Nebraska-Kearney* Lost, 30-13 7-9, 2-3* Bold-Home dual. *-Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association dual/record @-Division II National Duals in Springfield, Ill. (7th) 2014-15 Individual Records Tournament Results Oklahoma City Open (No team scoring). Freshman-Sophomore Division: 2nd - D’Amico; 3rd - Factor, Finn. Swede Open (No team scoring) 1st - Gallo, Reed, Watson; 2nd - Harmon, Rutherford; 3rd - Daven- port, Hawes; 4th - Breece, Conner, Durham, Quinton. UNK Holiday Inn Open (No team scoring) Elite Bracket: 1st - Watson; 2nd - Rutherford. Amateur Bracket: 2nd - D’Amico; 3rd - Breece, Steltzlen; 4th - Factor. Fort Hays State Open (No team scoring) 1st - Reed, Rutherford, Watson; 3rd - D’Amico. Newman Invitational (4th) 1st - Rutherford, Watson; 2nd - Reed; 3rd - Gallo; 4th - D’Amico. MIAA Championships (4th) 1st - Watson; 2nd - Reed; 3rd - D’Amico, Davenport; 4th - Durham, Hawes, Conner, Factor. NCAA Division II Super Regional II (10th) 1st - Watson; 3rd - Rutherford; 6th - D’Amico. NCAA Division II Championships (18th) 1st - Watson. 2014-15 Season Review Falls Tech. Falls Maj. Dec. Wrestler and Wt. W-L W-L W-L W-L TDs NFs Rev. Esc. Zac D’Amico, 125 24-20 2-1 0-0 3-0 29-32 10-7 8-5 37-30 Cooper Finch, 125 3-8 0-1 0-0 0-2 7-13 0-10 2-2 9-4 Lloyd Crownover, 125 0-4 0-3 0-0 0-0 2-6 1-1 0-1 4-3 Dustin Reed, 133 24-11 4-5 2-0 2-1 59-19 17-2 4-5 27-41 Will Steltzlen, 141 14-16 3-1 0-1 1-2 40-38 3-12 3-5 37-31 Josh Durham, 141 8-9 1-2 1-1 0-2 18-26 5-8 2-1 22-24 Austin Quinton, 141 6-6 1-1 0-0 1-3 11-10 2-6 2-0 11-11 Spencer Rutherford, 149 28-13 10-8 0-2 6-0 53-30 15-10 10-8 28-32 LeSean Sanders, 149 3-6 2-3 0-1 0-0 7-10 1-6 0-1 4-6 Alec Warren, 149 3-6 1-0 0-0 1-2 7-8 1-6 1-2 10-1 Jeromy Davenport, 157 16-17 2-0 0-0 1-0 31-25 3-3 4-2 37-34 Chris Watson, 165 42-0 11-0 1-0 18-0 71-5 44-0 8-5 25-18 Josh Jacobson, 165 1-8 1-2 0-0 0-2 1-20 1-1 0-2 7-4 Colton Gallo, 174 14-8 2-0 0-0 2-2 38-22 4-3 3-5 24-21 Dylan Harmon, 174 9-15 2-5 0-0 3-2 17-30 5-12 8-6 26-7 Caleb Hawes, 184 13-15 3-4 0-2 3-3 21-44 4-21 9-5 35-28 Cason Montgomery, 184 3-8 1-2 0-0 0-1 8-13 3-5 0-1 10-8 Reid Rodich, 184 2-4 1-1 0-0 0-0 4-5 1-0 0-1 1-6 Michael Conner, 197 11-23 3-6 0-2 0-3 26-49 8-21 8-2 29-37 Marlon Houston, 184-97 4-4 1-0 0-0 1-1 5-6 0-4 0-0 5-4 John Finn, 197-Hvy 8-9 4-3 0-0 0-1 20-11 2-3 0-3 5-22 Kyle Factor, Hvy 21-17 11-2 0-0 0-1 28-25 7-6 3-6 32-30 Quinn Hulsey, Hvy 0-2 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-4 0-1 0-0 4-3
  • 26. 24 2015-16 UCO WRESTLING 2015 NCAA Division II 1st: Chris Watson (165) 2014 NCAA Division II 1st: Casy Rowell (133) 2nd: Cory Dauphin (157) 2nd: Chris Watson (165) 2013 NCAA Division II 1st: Cory Dauphin (157) 4th: Chris Watson (165) 5th: Casy Rowell (133) 5th: Jordan Basks (149) 6th: Cody Dauphin (Hvy) 7th: Kelly Henderson (174) 2012 NCAA Division II 4th: Tanner Keck (184) 5th: Casy Rowell (141) 5th: Ky Corley (149) 2011 NCAA Division II 6th: Cory Dauphin (157) 6th: Kelly Henderson (174) 7th: Trison Graham (133) 2010 NCAA Division II 3rd: Dustin Finn (Hvy) 7th: Scott Berens (133) 8th: Cody Rowell (174) 2009 NCAA Division II 2nd: Dustin Finn (Hvy) 4th: Tim Elliott (125) 4th: Tommy McCarty (174) 5th: Luke Elmore (149) 8th: Scott Berens (133) 2008 NCAA Division II 1st: Kyle Evans (141) 2nd: Dustin Finn (Hvy) 5th: Tim Elliott (133) 6th: Colby Robinson (149) 6th: Heath Jolley (184) 2007 NCAA Division II 1st: Kyle Evans (141) 2nd: Tyler Zukerman (125) 2nd: Jared Henning (133) 2nd: Jason Leavitt (157) 2nd: Josh LeadingFox (Hvy) 3rd: Jared Hess (184) 4th: Shea Timothy (149) 5th: Heath Jolley (197) In its 62 years of wrestling, Central Oklahoma has had 130 wrestlers earn All-America honors 237 times. Ten wrestlers have been four-time All-Americans, 22 have earnedAll-America recognition three times and 32 have been two-time honorees. Forty-three UCO wrestlers have been crowned national champion, with a total of 65 titles between them. Cole Province and Johnny Nimmo each won four national crowns for the Bronchos and are part of an elite group of just 20 four-time national champions in all of college wrestling. The Bronchos have also had eight wrestlers named Outstanding Wrestler at the national tournament -- Todd Osborn (1981), Ronnie James (1982), Benny Coleman (1984), Nimmo (1987), Brian Melchiori (1994), Province (2003), Casy Rowell (2014) and Chris Watson (2015). Here’s a year-by-year look at UCO’s All-Americans: UCO All-Americans 2006 NCAA Division II 2nd: Kyle Evans (141) 3rd: Earl Jones (133) 6th: Shane Caruthers (125) 6th: Shea Timothy (149) 6th: Cort Petersen (165) 6th: Chris Finn (Hvy) 2005 NCAA Division II 5th: Josh LeadingFox (Hvy) 6th: Kyle Evans (141) 7th: Jared Henning (133) 7th: Shea Timothy (149) 7th: Cort Petersen (165) 2004 NCAA Division II 1st: Cole Province (133) 1st: Jason Tapia (174) 2nd: Shawn Silvis (165) 3rd: Kevin Lochner (197) 7th: Wade Bramlitt (141) 8th: Bryan Tapley (184) 2003 NCAA Division II 1st: Mark Dodgen (125) 1st: Cole Province (133) 1st: Shawn Silvis (165) 3rd: Jeff Henning (184) 7th: Jerod Goodwin (149) 2002 NCAA Division II 1st: Cole Province (133) 1st: Matt Dodgen (141) 1st: Shawn Silvis (165) 1st: Muhammed Lawal (197) 2nd: Chris Saferite (125) 3rd: Jeff Henning (184) 4th: Michael Barreras (149) 2001 NCAA Division II 1st: Cole Province (133) 2nd: Gable Sullivan (149) 2nd: Muhammed Lawal (184) 3rd: Mark Dodgen (125) 2000 NCAA Division II 1st: Mark Dodgen (125) 2nd: Gable Sullivan (149) 3rd: Jody Marple (165) 3rd: Jeremiah Constant (Hvy) 7th: Joe Schneider (141) 8th: Tony Realmuto (174) 1999 NCAA Division II 1st: Jeremiah Constant (197) 1st: Edwin Lorne (184) 3rd: Brock Moore (133) 5th: Claude Davis (Hvy) 1998 NCAA Division II 1st: Matt Goodson (126) 2nd: Jody Marple (150) 3rd: Brock Moore (118) 5th: Edwin Lorne (190) 6th: Gable Sullivan (142) 1997 NCAA Division II 2nd: Keith Kizarr (118) 2nd: Ryan Vratil (142) 2nd: Matt Surber (158) 5th: Matt Goodson (134) 7th: Mark Cunningham (167) 8th: Brock Moore (126) 1996 NCAA Division II 1st: Jerry Best (142) 1st: Shawn Bateman (150) 1st: Mark Cunningham (158) 3rd: Matt Goodson (126) 7th: Jeff Pease (Hvy) 8th: Ryan Vratil (134) 1995 NCAA Division II 1st: Brian Melchiori (126) 1st: Mike Keim (134) 1st: Jerry Best (142) 2nd: Shawn Bateman (150) 2nd: Mark Cunningham (158) 2nd: Jeff Pease (Hvy) 3rd: Keith Kizarr (118) 3rd: Chad Humphrey (190) 1994 NCAA Division II 1st: Brian Melchiori (126) 1st: Ryan Martin (134) 1st: Jerry Best (142) 1st: Wes White (158) 2nd: Randy Zellner (118) 2nd: Keith Cunningham (167) 5th: Chad Humphrey (190) 6th: Mark Cunningham (150) 1993 NCAA Division II 1st: Todd Drake (142) 1st: Wes White (158) 1st: Keith Cunningham (167) 2nd: Randy Zellner (118) 2nd: Mike Keim (134) 4th: Biff Jones (150) 5th: Travis Moman (126) 1992 NCAA Division II 1st: Randy Zellner (118) 1st: Keith Cunningham (158) 1st: Howard Moore (167) 3rd: Travis Moman (126) 3rd: Todd Drake (142) 5th: Ryan Martin (134) 1991 NCAA Division II 2nd: Howard Moore (167) 3rd: Jeff Gowens (134) 3rd: Todd Drake (142) 3rd: Greg Oplotnik (190) 4th: Wayne Cole (177) 8th: Randy Zellner (118) 1990 NCAA Division II 1st: Johnny Nimmo (150) 1st: Howard Moore (167) 1st: Greg Oplotnik (190) 3rd: Jeff Gowens (134) 4th: Jimmy Filippo (142) 5th: Brett Beams (177) 6th: Andy Howington (158) 1989 NAIA 1st: Shawn Fleming (118) 1st: Johnny Nimmo (158) 2nd: Jeff Gowens (134) 2nd: Marc Hull (142) 3rd: Tony Pacheco (126) 5th: Greg Oplotnik (190) 7th: Howard Moore (167) 1988 NAIA 1st: Johnny Nimmo (158) 2nd: Shawn Fleming (118) 2nd: Todd Steidley (142) 2nd: Kevin Freeman (150) 5th: Richard Agee (177) 1987 NAIA 1st: Todd Steidley (142) 1st: Johnny Nimmo (150) 2nd: Brett Beams (167) 5th: Jerry Goss (134) 5th: Darren Peaster (158) 6th: Bill Ogilvie (190) 7th: Shawn Fleming (118) 1986 NAIA 1st: Joe Starzenski (134) 2nd: Billy Reid (126) 2nd: Stoney Wright (150) 3rd: Kevin Freeman (142)
  • 27. 25 2015-16 UCO WRESTLING UCO All-Americans Four-Time All-Americans Name Years Places Bill Mitchell 1974-75-76-76 1-2-1-2* David James 1977-78-79-80 3-2-1-1 Benny Coleman 1981-82-83-84 1-4-2-1 Ronnie James 1981-82-83-84 1-1-1-3 Johnny Nimmo 1987-88-89-90 1-1-1-1 Howard Moore 1989-90-91-92 7-1-2-1 Randy Zellner 1991-92-93-94 8-1-2-2 Mark Cunningham 1994-95-96-97 6-2-1-7 Cole Province 2001-02-03-04 1-1-1-1 Kyle Evans 2005-06-07-08 6-2-1-1 *-Mitchell was 1st in NCAA II and 2nd in NAIA in 1976 Three-Time All-Americans Name Years Places Kent Taylor 1977-79-80 3-4-3 Jeff Robinett 1978-79-80 5-2-3 Gary Astle 1980-83-84 7-6-4 Joe Starzenski 1982-85-86 3-2-1 Jack O’Connor 1984-85-86 1-2-6 Kevin Freeman 1985-86-88 2-3-2 Shawn Fleming 1987-88-89 7-2-1 Jeff Gowens 1989-90-91 2-3-3 Greg Oplotnik 1989-90-91 5-1-3 Todd Drake 1991-92-93 3-3-1 Keith Cunningham 1992-93-94 1-1-2 Jerry Best 1994-95-96 1-1-1 Matt Goodson 1996-97-98 3-5-1 Brock Moore 1997-98-99 8-3-3 Gable Sullivan 1998-00-01 6-2-2 Mark Dodgen 2000-01-03 1-3-1 Shawn Silvis 2002-03-04 1-1-2 Shea Timothy 2005-06-07 7-6-4 Dustin Finn 2008-09-10 2-2-3 Cory Dauphin 2011-13-14 6-1-2 Casy Rowell 2012-13-14 5-5-1 Chris Watson 2013-14-15 4-2-1 Two-Time All-Americans Name Years Places Ted Anderson 1936-37 1-2 Terry Henry 1974-75 1-1 Richard Long 1976-77 4-4 Will Allen 1980-81 8-4 Bill Ameen 1981-82 1-1 Darren Huff 1982-84 2-2 Mark Allen 1983-84 7-2 Billy Reid 1985-86 2-2 Howard Seay 1985-86 2-5 Todd Steidley 1987-88 1-2 Ryan Martin 1992-94 5-1 Travis Moman 1992-93 3-5 Mike Keim 1993-95 2-1 Wes White 1993-94 1-1 Chad Humphrey 1994-95 5-3 Brian Melchiori 1994-95 1-1 Shawn Bateman 1995-96 2-1 Jeff Pease 1995-96 2-7 Keith Kizarr 1995-97 3-2 Ryan Vratil 1996-97 8-2 Edwin Lorne 1998-99 5-1 Jody Marple 1998-00 2-3 Jeremiah Constant 1999-00 1-3 Muhammed Lawal 2001-02 2-1 Jeff Henning 2002-03 3-3 Cort Petersen 2005-06 7-6 Jared Henning 2005-07 7-2 Josh LeadingFox 2005-07 5-2 Heath Jolley 2007-08 5-6 Tim Elliott 2008-09 5-4 Scott Berens 2009-10 8-7 Kelly Henderson 2011-13 6-7 5th: Howard Seay (167) 6th: Jack O’Connor (158) 1985 NAIA 1st: Ricky Bollenbach (142) 2nd: Billy Reid (118) 2nd: Joe Starzenski (134) 2nd: Kevin Freeman (150) 2nd: Jack O’Connor (158) 2nd: Howard Seay (167) 3rd: Johnny Deaton (177) 1984 NAIA 1st: Jack O’Connor (158) 1st: Benny Coleman (177) 2nd: Darren Huff (134) 2nd: Mark Allen (150) 3rd: Mickey McGowan (118) 3rd: Ronnie James (142) 4th: Gary Astle (167) 1983 NAIA 1st: Ronnie James (142) 2nd: Benny Coleman (177) 6th: Gary Astle (167) 7th: Mark Allen (150) 1982 NAIA 1st: Ronnie James (142) 1st: Bill Ameen (177) 2nd: Darren Huff (134) 3rd: Joe Starzenski (126) 3rd: Mike Clark (158) 4th: Benny Coleman (167) 1981 NAIA 1st: Dennis Kendrick (118) 1st: Todd Osborn (126) 1st: Ronnie James (134) 1st: Alan Maddox (142) 1st: Benny Coleman (167) 1st: Bill Ameen (177) 4th: Will Allen (158) 8th: Ronnie Hawkins (190) 1980 NAIA 1st: David James (134) 3rd: Kent Taylor (118) 3rd: Jeff Robinett (126) 7th: Gary Astle (167) 8th: Will Allen (150) 1979 NAIA 1st: David James (134) 1st: Johnny Powell (142) 2nd: Jeff Robinett (118) 4th: Kent Taylor (126) 5th: John Finn (158) 5th: Steve Foster (Hvy) 6th: Ron Zeno (167) 1978 NAIA 2nd: David James (134) 3rd: Danny Cruze (142) 5th: Jeff Robinett (118) 5th: John Stroble (177) 1977 NCAA Division II 3rd: Kent Taylor (118) 3rd: David James (126) 4th: Richard Long (Hvy) 1976 NCAA Division II 1st: Bill Mitchell (167) 4th: Richard Long (Hvy) 1976 NAIA 2nd: Doug McHenry (118) 2nd: Bill Mitchell (177) 4th: Kevin Smith (190) 1975 NAIA 1st: Terry Henry (126) 2nd: Bill Mitchell (177) 1974 NAIA 1st: Terry Henry (126) 1st: Bill Mitchell (177) 3rd: Bill Dickey (167) 4th: Eddie Sullivan (158) 1973 NAIA 2nd: Tom Carter (167) 5th: Randy Ross (118) 5th: David Turner (126) 6th: Steve Randall (142) 1937 NCAA Division I 2nd: Ted Anderson (126) 3rd: Morey Villareal (135) 1936 NCAA Division I 1st: Ted Anderson (123) 1st: Ray Clemons (191) 1935 NCAA Division I 2nd: Louis Tomlinson (145) 1934 NCAA Division I 2nd: Emil Shellstede (175) 1929 NCAA Division I 2nd: Bryan Watkins (155) Placing Breakdown 1st: 65 2nd: 53 3rd: 34 4th: 17 5th: 26 6th: 18 7th: 15 8th: 9