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2015-16 Wrestling Roster

Mike Krebs

Le'Roy Barnes

  • Class Redshirt Senior
  • Hometown Belton, Mo.
  • Highschool Belton
  • Weight 141
  • Prev School Neosho County Community College (Kan.)

Biography

CAREER HONORS
  • 2016 MAC Champion (157 pounds)
  • 2016 NCAA Championships Qualifier (157 pounds)

REDSHIRT SENIOR (2015-16)

  • In his final season in the Black & Gold, posted a 26-11 record with a conference title, making the jump from 141 to 157 pounds midway through the season to fill a spot in the starting lineup.
  • Recorded nine falls, five major decisions and two technical falls on the season.
  • Was awarded the “Hap Whitney Coaches” Award for his determination to always do what was best for the team.
  • Before making the jump up two weight classes, placed in the top-three in three open tournaments at 141 pounds.
  • Captured the MAC Championship at 157 pounds (March 6) following a 10-2 major decision over No. 21 Bryce Steiert (Northern Iowa), earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Championships.
  • Posted a 6-5 record and 24 dual points in dual competition at 157 pounds, scoring bonus points in four of six victories (three major decisions, one fall).
  • Went 4-1 in MAC duals, including major decision victories over Devan Marry (Eastern Michigan), 12-1 (Jan. 15), and Andrew Morse (Northern Illinois), 11-2 (Feb. 7).
  • Took fourth place at the Reno Tournament of Champions (Dec. 20) in first competition at 157 pounds. Posted a 7-2 record in the tournament, earning four falls and one major decision. Earned fastest fall on the season (0:45) in win over Austin Blaede (MSU-Northern).
  • Won the UNI Open at 141 pounds (Dec. 12) after a perfect 4-0 showing, posting a technical fall and a fall en route to the championship.
  • Took second at the Joe Parisi Open (Nov. 21) and third place at the Maryville Kaufman Brand Open (Nov. 14) after 3-1 performances at each tournament.
REDSHIRT JUNIOR (2014-15)
  • Competed at 141 pounds for the majority of the season for the Tigers.
  • Started in six duals, winning all of them including four falls.
  • Took fourth place at the Cyclone Open and fifth place at the Kaufman-Brand Open, picking up nine wins (eight by bonus) between the two tournaments.
  • Took fifth place at the Edinboro Open, competing at 149 pounds. Notable wins include Connor Muli of Hofstra, Ian Brown of Lehigh and Tyson Dippery of Rutgers. 
  • Had a 22-8 season overall, including 10 falls, two major decisions, and two technical falls.
     
JUNIOR (2013-14)
  • Took a medical redshirt his first season with the Tigers.
     
NEOSHO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
  • Won the NJCAA Wrestling Championship his sophomore year at 133 pounds, finishing up a season record of 37-7.
  • Finished in third place at the Championships his freshman season, posting a record of 41-10.
     
BELTON HIGH SCHOOL (BELTON, MO)
  • Took third place at state his senior year, along with a 51-3 record for the season.
  • Finished in fourth place at state as a junior, with a 33-11 record with the Pirates.
     
PERSONAL
  • Le'Roy Barnes was born on November 11, 1992 to Adrian and Dashine Barnes, in Belton, Mo.
  • Is the youngest of six children.
     
STATS
Season Overall Duals (MAC) Tournament (MAC/NCAA) Major Dec. Fall Tech. Fall
2013-14 Redshirted
2014-15 22-8 6-0 (2-0) 16-8 (0-0/0-0) 2 10 2
2015-16 26-11 6-5 (4-1) 20-6 (3-0/0-2) 5 9 2
Career 48-19 12-5 (6-1) 36-14 (3-0/0-2) 7 19 4

 

Historical Player Information

  • 2012-13Redshirt Junior

    141 lbs

  • 2013-14Junior

    141 lbs

  • 2014-15Redshirt Junior

    141 lbs

  • 2015-16Redshirt Senior

    141 lbs