Wrestling Inks Graduate Transfer Max Mayfield
4/17/2025 1:56:00 PM | Wrestling
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri wrestling head coach Brian Smith announces the signing of graduate transfer Max Mayfield on Thursday, April 17. Mayfield joins the Tiger Style program from Northwestern with one year of eligibility remaining.
Max Mayfield | Lincoln, Nebraska | Lincoln East | Northwestern
Mayfield joins Mizzou as a three-time NCAA qualifier at 165 pounds with a collegiate career record of 62-41. The graduate student advanced to the round of 16 at the previous two NCAA Championships, going 4-4 overall. The former Wildcat has wins over familiar foes Nicco Ruiz (Arizona State), Caleb Fish (Michigan State), Beau Mantanona (Michigan) and Rafael Hipolito (Virginia Tech) and has accumulated five falls, 10 technical falls and eight major decisions.
A three-time Nebraska State Champion while at Lincoln East, Mayfield finished his senior season a perfect 56-0 to bring his high school record to 205-7. The Nebraska native was a three-year captain, helping his squad to a team title in 2018. In addition, he wrestled with MWC Wrestling Academy for 14 years and won multiple Fargo Championships.
Mayfield on Choosing Tiger Style
I chose Tiger Style because I believe they have the best combination of coaches, training partners and resources to help me climb the podium in March. During my visit, the decision became clear when I got to know the coaches and teammates more. The people in this program have created a great culture with values I align with. I'm confident I can thrive in this environment and enjoy every step of the journey.
Coach Smith on Max
We are really excited about bringing in Max. He brings some great experience, being a three-time NCAA qualifier and having competed in the Big 10 against high-level competition. He really enjoyed our culture when he visited, and we look forward to helping him reach his goals and have him on the podium next March.
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