Matt Manley

Class: RS Sophomore Hometown: Perry, Okla. High School: Perry

Weight: 133

? 2014 NCAA Nationals Qualifier (133 pounds)

? Finished with a 10-4 overall record, including a 6-4 mark in dual competitions.
? Made 10 starts at 133 pounds this season, earning back-to-back seasons with double digit dual starts for Mizzou.
? Of his 10 wins this season, five resulted in bonus points (three Major Decisions, two Falls).
? Crowned 2014 Harold Nichols Cyclone Open 133 pound Champion.
? Went a perfect 4-0 at Cyclone Open, earning two major decisions and two decisions.
? Opened the season with an eight match winning streak, racking up five bonus points victories during that span.
? Tallied two pins this season with his fastest coming in 1:23 (Nov. 15, 2014 against Truman State's Ethan Retschler).

? In his second season with the Tigers, Manley competed in four tournaments for the Tigers as well as finding a place on the starting lineup at 133 pounds.
? Won five straight matches at the Warren Williams/Daktronics open to claim the title.
? Lost in the finals, 4-1, at the Harold Nichols Cyclone Open for a second-place finish.
? His first career dual start and win occurred against Kagan Squire of Ohio, 1-0
? Finished in third place at the UNI Open, his only loss coming against Levi Wolfensperger of Northern Iowa.
? His first win over a ranked opponent was at the Southern Scuffle where he defeated No. 5 Ryan Mango (Stanford) 8-6 in sudden victory.
? Represented Missouri at 133 pounds at the 2014 MAC Championships. Manley finished in sixth place, narrowly missing a shot at automatic qualification to Nationals. Was given a wildcard bid, however, and was able to make his first appearance at Nationals.
? Went 1-2 in matches at Nationals, with his win coming against No. 16 Mack McGuire, evening out their season series against each other to 2-2.

? In his redshirt season on the team, Manley competed in three tournaments at 125 pounds.
? Finished in second place at the UCM Open after picking up his first five collegiate wins, including a tournament opener against Jeramy Griffen (Labette CC) by fall at 6:05.
? A fifth-place finish followed at the Joe Parisi Open where he also picked up another five wins.
? Another second-place finish occurred at the Roger Denker Open.
? Manley picked up 13 wins on the season, four of which came by either fall or major decision.

? Lettered in wrestling all four years of high school.
? Won state his sophomore, junior, and senior years at 103, 112, and 126 pounds, respectively.
? Finished third place at state his freshman season at 103 pounds.
? Accumulated a high school career record of 171-17, highlighted by an incredible 48-1 record as a senior.
? Thirteen of Manley's 17 losses came as a freshman.
? The Perry Maroons finished fourth at state all four years that Manley wrestled for them.
? One hundred of his 171 wins came via the fall.
? Was honored as an All-State Wrestler, Oklahoma 3A Wrestler of the Year, and was a Jim Thorpe Award Finalist.
? Academically, was part of the National Honor Society, as well as being a Junior Rotarian.
? Was awarded the Masonic Lodge Student of Today award in 2010.

? Matthew Manley was born to Brian and Abby Manley.
? Has three siblings - Crystal, Coy, and Steve.