Austin Myers

University of Missouri Athletics

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CAREER HONORS

REDSHIRT SENIOR (2019-20)

Wrestled three bouts on the season, all at the Lindenwood Open (Nov. 23)
Went 1-2 at Lindenwood, with his lone win coming via fall over McKendree’s Vinnie Salelta in just 41 seconds
Closed his Mizzou career with a 31-24 overall record with three major decisions, two technical falls and nine falls

REDSHIRT JUNIOR (2018-19)

Finished his third year at Mizzou in the heavyweight division, compiling a 3-1 record, all in tournament action
After a loss to open his season, Myers dominated his final three opponents in the Missouri Valley Open, with one win via fall and another via technical fall
After the 2018-19 season, Myers career record sits at 29-22, including an impressive 18-10 mark in tournaments

REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2017-18)

Went 11-6 in sophomore campaign, competing at heavyweight for Mizzou and placing in open tournament.
Went 2-2 at the Reno Tournament of Champions (Dec. 17), recording a fall over Utah Valley’s Ben Andrew at 1:47.
Picked up a 13-2 major decision over Old Dominion’s Ali Wahab in dual competition (Dec. 2).
Placed second at the Lindenwood Open (Nov. 18) following a 4-1 performance which included a fall over Iowa State’s Nick Nolting at 2:02.
Picked up falls in all three In-State Duals matches, including a 15-second pin over Truman State’s Noah McGinnis (Nov. 12).

2016-17 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN)

In first season with Mizzou, finished third at the MAC Championships and qualified for the NCAA Championships at heavyweight.
Posted a record of 15-15 (6-9 in duals) with two falls, one technical fall and a major decision.
Posted a mark of 5-3 in MAC duals, including a fall in his Mizzou debut.
Went 0-2 at the NCAA Championships (March 16) in debut season as an attached wrestler.
Placed third at heavyweight at the MAC Championships (March 4-5) after a 3-1 performance that included a major decision.
Defeated Zach Parker (Ohio) in the third-place match at the MAC Championships (March) to earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Defeated NCAA qualifier Newton Smerchek (Central Michigan), 6-2, in a home dual victory (Jan. 22).
Went 2-2 at the Southern Scuffle (Jan. 1-2) that included a 12-4 major decision win over JJ Everard (Northern Iowa).
Finished third at the UNI Open (Dec. 3) after a 4-1 performance that included a 16-0 technical fall over Matt Lloyd (Michigan State) in the first round and a fall (1:13) over Jacob Aven (Purdue) in the consolation semifinals.
Made his Tiger debut in fashion, defeating Will Hillard (Old Dominion) by fall (3:19) to help Mizzou kick off the season with a bang in a 36-3 victory over the Monarchs.

2015-16 (FRESHMAN AT WEST VIRGINIA)

CAMPBELL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (ALEXANDRIA, KY.)

Won four Kentucky High School State Championships while never being defeated, ending with a perfect 189-0 record
Led Campbell High School to four straight conference and region titles, and a State Championship in 2012.
Three-time North Kentucky Wrestler of the Year
2015 Cincinnati Athlete of the Year
Four-time member of the Kentucky National Team
Three-time National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) National Champion
2015 NHSCA Wrestling Athlete of the Year
Four-time Regional Champion
Three-time Fargo All-American
2015 FloWrestling Nationals 220-pound Champion
Ranked No. 25 in the class of 2015 by FloWrestling.

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