2015-16 Wrestling Roster

Boomer Boyd
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Hometown:
- Wilmington, N.C.
- High School:
- Cary
- Weight:
- 125
REDSHIRT JUNIOR (2015-16)
- Did not compete due to a season-long injury.
REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2014-15)
- Did not compete due to season long injury.
REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2013-14)
- Did not compete due to taking a medical redshirt.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2012-13)
- In his first season as an attached wrestler, Boyd competed in five tournaments for the Tigers and made his way onto the starting lineup for four duals.
- Took third place at the UCM Open, his only loss coming against Eddie Klimara (Oklahoma St.).
- First collegiate dual start and win was against Alan Callahan of Baker.
- Finished in fifth place at the Joe Parisi and Kaufman-Brand Opens, picking up six wins and four losses between the two tournaments.
- Had 15 wins on the season, five of which came by major decision, technical fall, or pin.
FRESHMAN (2011-12)
- Took his redshirt this season and competed in four tournaments as an unattached wrestler.
- Placed sixth at the UCM Open, earning his first collegiate win against Jordan Krenek (Newman) by a major decision, 12-3.
- Finished in second place at the Kaufman-Brand Open, losing to Missouri's Alan Waters in the finals.
- Won all three of his matches at the Roger Denker Open to take the title.
- Picked up 12 wins in his first season with the Tigers.
CARY HIGH SCHOOL (CARY, N.C.)
- His junior and senior years combined, he had a record of 102-5.
- Finished second place at state his junior year at 119 pounds, and finished third place at state his senior year at 125 pounds.
- Competed at Nationals his sophomore year (sixth place finish) and senior year (fourth place finish).
- Lettered all four years in both wrestling and golf.
- Was a two-time All-American throughout high school.
- In 2009, he qualified for the U.S. Junior Amateur Golf Tournament after shooting rounds of 70 and 66, good for eight-under (-8) par.
- Academically, Boyd was a member of the honor roll.
PERSONAL
- Was born on Feb. 22, 1992 to Dale and Diane Boyd in Lexington, Ky.
- Has one younger sibling, Sydney.
- His grandfather, Dale Sr., and his father, Dale Jr., wrestled at the University of Delaware.
STATS
Season | Overall | Duals (MAC) | Tournament (MAC/NCAA) | Major Dec. | Fall | Tech. Fall |
2011-12 | Redshirted | |||||
2012-13 | 15-12 | 1-3 (0-1) | 14-9 (0-0/0-0) | 1 | 2 | 1 |
2013-14 | Medical Redshirt | |||||
2014-15 | 0-0 | 0-0 (0-0) | 0-0 (0-0/0-0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career | 15-12 | 1-3 (0-1) | 14-9 (0-0/0-0) | 1 | 2 | 1 |
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