Austin Myers

Austin Myers Season 2019-20

Weight285 lbs
YearRedshirt Junior
HometownAlexandria, Ky.

CAREER HONORS

  • 2017 NCAA Championships Qualifier (Heavyweight)

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)

  • Went 21-8 in five open tournaments during redshirt season.
  • Recorded three falls and a major decision.
  • Finished second at the Clarion Open following a 4-1 performance.

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.

PERSONAL

  • Born on September 23, 1995.
  • Son of Chris and Jennifer Myers
  • Plans to major in Sports Marketing at Mizzou

STATS

Season Overall Duals (MAC) Tournament (MAC/NCAA) Major Dec. Tech. Fall Fall
2015-16* 21-8 0-0 (0-0) 21-8 (0-0/0-0) 1 0 3
2016-17 15-15 6-9 (5-3) 9-6 (3-1/0-2) 2 1 2
2017-18 11-6 5-3 (1-1) 6-3 (0-0/0-0) 1 0 5
Career 26-21 11-12 (6-4) 15-9 (3-1/0-2) 3 1 7

*- Redshirted at West Virginia, stats don't count to career totals

Austin Myers

Redshirt Junior
2018-19

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Austin Myers

Redshirt Sophomore
2017-18

- / 285 lbs
Austin Myers

Redshirt Freshman
2016-17

- / 285 lbs