Matt Lemanowicz

CAREER HONORS

REDSHIRT SENIOR (2016-17)

Filled in for Missouri at 184 pounds after wrestling a majority of his career at 157 or 165 pounds. Began the season off the roster as a graduate assistant, then was re-added following a season-ending injury to Willie Miklus.
Wrestled to a record of 10-14, placing fourth at the MAC Championships (March 5).
Defeated SIUE’s Jake Godinez by 18-2 technical fall in final home dual (Feb. 15).
Won three straight matches in dual competition, defeating Ohio’s Nate Hall, 3-1 (Dec. 11), Kent State’s Shane Mast, 4-0 (Dec. 20), and Appalachian State’s David Peters-Logue, 6-4 (Dec. 20).
Went 2-2 at the UNI Open (Dec. 3) in first competition back on the roster, including a 8-0 major decision over St. Cloud State’s Cory Flaata.

REDSHIRT JUNIOR (2015-16)

Went 7-5 on the season, placing in two open tournaments and making two dual starts.
Won the Maryville Kaufman Brand Open (Nov. 14) at 157 pounds, going 4-0 at the tournament and scoring a technical fall and a fall.
Took second at the Roger Denker Open (Jan. 24) at 165 pounds, posting a technical fall in the first round and a fall in the second round.

REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2014-15)

In his second season as attached wrestler, finished with 19-13 overall record.
His 19 wins during the 2014-15 season marked a new career high, surpassing his previous mark of 14 wins (2013-14 campaign).
Made second career dual start on Dec. 19, 2014 against Jake Residori (SIU-Edwardsville).
Placed in two tournaments for the Tigers with his best showing coming at the 2014 UNI Open (2nd place).
Also finished well at 2014 Kaufman Brand Open, tallying a 4-1 record and 3rd place finish at 165 pounds.
Tallied 14 decision wins over the course of the year. Also added two Major Decisions, two Tech. Falls, and one Fall.
Strongest stretch this season came at Kaufman-Brand Open and UNI Open where he went a combined 8-2 and claimed a pair of top-3 finishes.

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2013-14)

Earned the "Strength and Conditioning" Honors by Mizzou wrestling coaching staff.
Competed in five tournaments for the Tigers, as well as earning his first career dual start against SIUE.
Finished in sixth place at the Warren Williams/Daktronics Open, losing only to Missouri's Lavallee and twice against Northern Illinois' Andrew Morse.
Was crowed the champion at the Joe Parisi Open in the freshman/sophomore division after picking up four straight wins.
Finished in second place at the Kaufman-Brand Open, losing a close 3-2 match in the finals versus Missouri's Lavallee.
His first career dual start and win occurred in the dual against SIUE, in which he pinned Logun Taylor to help the Tigers to their 40-0 shutout against the Cougars.

FRESHMAN (2012-13)

Took his redshirt in his first year on the Missouri team, competing in five tournaments as an unattached wrestler.
His first collegiate win came against Colton Thomas of Oklahoma State by way of a 7-6 decision.
Earned fifth place finishes at the UCM, Joe Parisi, and Grand View Opens, picking up 16 wins between the three tournaments.
Finished in sixth place at the Kaufman-Brand Open.
Earned a third-place finish at the Roger Denker Open.
Had an overall season record of 23-10 with one major decision and two pins.
2012-13 SEC First Year Academic Honor Roll

LEE'S SUMMIT WEST HIGH SCHOOL (LEE'S SUMMIT, MO)

Helped lead his team to a fifth place finish at state his junior season.
His junior year, had an overall record of 49-4 after taking third place at state at 140 pounds.
Went 52-2 his senior season, taking fifth place at state at 152 pounds.
Had a high school career record of 152-33.
In 2012, took first at state in both Freestyle and Greco.
Was a three-time All-Conference selection, a two-time All-State honoree, and the District Wrestler of the Year.
Played two years of football throughout high school.
Academically, was an Academic All-American, two-time Academic All-State, a member of the National Honor Society, and was on the Principal's Honor Roll all four years.

PERSONAL

Was born to Jack and Georgeanne Lemanowicz in Toledo, Ohio, on Feb. 1, 1994.
His father attended Ohio State University, while his mother attended Ohio Northern University.
Both parents work in the pharmaceutical industry.
Has one older brother, Daniel.
Chose Mizzou over Ohio State and Rutgers.

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