Lavion Mayes
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03/21/2015
Waters Takes Third, Cox Takes Fifth at NCAA Championships Session #5
Mayes & Miklus each win seventh place contests to round out strong Tiger showing
03/20/2015
Five Tigers Grab All-American Honors At NCAA Championships Session #4
Redshirt senior Drake Houdashelt (149) competes for National Championships tomorrow
03/20/2015
Tiger Style Back Up To Third Place After NCAA Championships Third Session
Waters, Houdashelt, and Cox secure All-American honors, four others still with chance entering tonight's session
03/19/2015
Miklus' Pin Highlights Tigers' First Session At NCAA Championships
Seven of ten Mizzou grapplers advance to second round of winners' bracket
03/19/2015
Nine Tigers Remain In Play Following NCAA Championships Second Session
Waters (125), Houdashelt (149), and Cox (197) last remaining Mizzou grapplers in winners' bracket
03/21/2015
Missouri Wrestling at the National Championships - March 21, 2015
Missouri Wrestling at the National Championships
02/07/2014
Beauty and The Beast Wrestling/Gymnastics - February 7, 2014
Beauty and The Beast
CAREER HONORS
? 2015 NCAA All-American (7th Place - 141 pounds)
? 2014 NCAA Championships Qualifier (141 pounds)
? 2014 NCAA Championships Qualifier (141 pounds)
REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2014-15)
? In breakout campaign, compiled a 38-4 overall record, including a 20-1 dual record (6-1 MAC competitions).
? His 38 victories marked a new career high, upping his previous season best by nine wins (29 a season ago).
? Started in 21 duals, compared to just 10 matches a season before.
? In his 20 dual wins, racked up 73 points for the Tigers in his victories.
? 19 of his season dual starts came at 141 pounds, while two came at 149 pound weight class.
? Began the 2014-15 season with a 21 match winning streak. After suffering his first loss, finished the year on a 17-3 run en route to All-American status.
? Earned first career All-American honors (7th place) after going 5-2 at 2015 NCAA Championships.
? Four of his five wins at NCAA's were against nationally ranked opponents (No. 6 Josh Dziewa - Iowa, No. 8 Anthony Abidin - Nebraska, No. 9 Anthony Ashnault - Rutgers and No. 17 Dante Rodriguez - Iowa State).
? Secured second career NCAA Championships spot after earning automatic bid at 2015 MAC Championships (3rd place finish).
? Claimed 141 pound event championships at 2014 Harold Nichols Cyclone Open and 2015 Southern Scuffle.
? After securing his two event wins, now has three career event championships to his name.
? Took home 11 wins over nationally ranked 141 pound opponents, including five over top-10 foes.
? Earned MAC Wrestler of the Week honors for the week of Jan. 19-25, 2015.
? His 38 victories marked a new career high, upping his previous season best by nine wins (29 a season ago).
? Started in 21 duals, compared to just 10 matches a season before.
? In his 20 dual wins, racked up 73 points for the Tigers in his victories.
? 19 of his season dual starts came at 141 pounds, while two came at 149 pound weight class.
? Began the 2014-15 season with a 21 match winning streak. After suffering his first loss, finished the year on a 17-3 run en route to All-American status.
? Earned first career All-American honors (7th place) after going 5-2 at 2015 NCAA Championships.
? Four of his five wins at NCAA's were against nationally ranked opponents (No. 6 Josh Dziewa - Iowa, No. 8 Anthony Abidin - Nebraska, No. 9 Anthony Ashnault - Rutgers and No. 17 Dante Rodriguez - Iowa State).
? Secured second career NCAA Championships spot after earning automatic bid at 2015 MAC Championships (3rd place finish).
? Claimed 141 pound event championships at 2014 Harold Nichols Cyclone Open and 2015 Southern Scuffle.
? After securing his two event wins, now has three career event championships to his name.
? Took home 11 wins over nationally ranked 141 pound opponents, including five over top-10 foes.
? Earned MAC Wrestler of the Week honors for the week of Jan. 19-25, 2015.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2013-14)
? Earned "Most Improved Wrestler" Honors by Mizzou wrestling coaching staff.
? Competed in five tournaments as an attached wrestler and held a starting spot on the lineup at 141 pounds, helping him make his way to his first NCAA Championship.
? Opened the season with an eighth-place finish at the Warren Williams/Daktronics Open.
? Placed second at both the UCM and UNI Opens, picking up seven wins between the two tournaments.
? Won all five matches at the Joe Parisi for his first tournament title in collegiate competition. Defeated Anthony Collica (Okla. State) in the finals with a pin at 6:47.
? First collegiate dual start was against Noah Forrider of Ohio. Mayes won by major decision, 12-3.
? His first win over a ranked opponent came by way of a 6-4 decision over No. 15 Nick Lester in the dual against Oklahoma.
? Represented Missouri at the 2014 MAC Championships, where he defeated Tyler Small (Kent St.) and Nick Flannery (Buffalo) for a fourth-place finish and an automatic bid to the 2014 NCAA National Championships.
? Went 2-2 in his matches at Nationals.
? Competed in five tournaments as an attached wrestler and held a starting spot on the lineup at 141 pounds, helping him make his way to his first NCAA Championship.
? Opened the season with an eighth-place finish at the Warren Williams/Daktronics Open.
? Placed second at both the UCM and UNI Opens, picking up seven wins between the two tournaments.
? Won all five matches at the Joe Parisi for his first tournament title in collegiate competition. Defeated Anthony Collica (Okla. State) in the finals with a pin at 6:47.
? First collegiate dual start was against Noah Forrider of Ohio. Mayes won by major decision, 12-3.
? His first win over a ranked opponent came by way of a 6-4 decision over No. 15 Nick Lester in the dual against Oklahoma.
? Represented Missouri at the 2014 MAC Championships, where he defeated Tyler Small (Kent St.) and Nick Flannery (Buffalo) for a fourth-place finish and an automatic bid to the 2014 NCAA National Championships.
? Went 2-2 in his matches at Nationals.
FRESHMAN (2012-13)
? Redshirted during his first season with the Tigers.
? Competed in three tournaments at 149 pounds.
? Took second place at the UCM Open, picking up his first collegiate win against Devin Patterson (McKendree), 9-6.
? Also finished second at the Joe Parisi Open, opening the day with a technical fall, 17-0, over Tre Ponting (Bethany).
? Earned another second-place finish at the Kaufman-Brand Open, picking up two decision wins, a 17-6 major decision, and a pin at 2:29.
? Overall, had 13 wins and six losses on the season.
? Competed in three tournaments at 149 pounds.
? Took second place at the UCM Open, picking up his first collegiate win against Devin Patterson (McKendree), 9-6.
? Also finished second at the Joe Parisi Open, opening the day with a technical fall, 17-0, over Tre Ponting (Bethany).
? Earned another second-place finish at the Kaufman-Brand Open, picking up two decision wins, a 17-6 major decision, and a pin at 2:29.
? Overall, had 13 wins and six losses on the season.
MASCOUTAH HIGH SCHOOL (MASCOUTAH, ILL.)
? Won the state title his senior year, going 43-1 overall.
? Went 41-8 as a junior, taking third place at state.
? Overall, finished high school with a record of 138-35.
? Took sixth at state championships in Freestyle in 2012
? In addition to his four wrestling letters, he also earned one letter in football.
? Went 41-8 as a junior, taking third place at state.
? Overall, finished high school with a record of 138-35.
? Took sixth at state championships in Freestyle in 2012
? In addition to his four wrestling letters, he also earned one letter in football.
PERSONAL
? Lavion is the son of Clarence Mayes and Christina Whitson.
? Was born in Breese, Ill., on July 6, 1994.
? Has one older sister, Desiree.
? Chose to be a Tiger because it offered the best tools to help him become a National Champion.
? Picked Mizzou over Northern Illinois.
? Was born in Breese, Ill., on July 6, 1994.
? Has one older sister, Desiree.
? Chose to be a Tiger because it offered the best tools to help him become a National Champion.
? Picked Mizzou over Northern Illinois.
STATS
| Season | Overall | Duals (MAC) | Tournament (MAC/NCAA) | Major Dec. | Fall | Tech. Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-13 | Redshirted | |||||
| 2013-14 | 29-14 | 7-3 (5-2) | 22-11 (2-2/2-2) | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014-15 | 38-4 | 20-1 (6-1) | 18-3 (3-1/5-2) | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| Career | 67-18 | 27-4 (11-3) | 40-14 (5-3/7-4) | 12 | 3 | 5 |