Johnny Eblen
CAREER HONORS
- 2015 NCAA Championships Qualifier (174 pounds)
- 2015 Academic All-MAC Team
- 2014 Academic All-MAC Team
REDSHIRT SENIOR (2014-15)
- Finished the season with a 29-7 overall record, including a 16-2 dual record (5-0 MAC competitions).
- His 29 victories marked a new single-season career high, surpassing his previous high of 20 wins (twice).
- 16 dual wins also set a new career high, surpassing his six dual victories a season ago.
- 174-pound runner-up at 2015 MAC Championships.
- Placed second at 2014 Harold Nichols Cyclone Open, and earned third place honors at 2015 Southern Scuffle.
- Spanning from Jan. 10, 2015 - Feb. 21, 2015, tallied a season best 11 match winning streak.
- Consensus top-10 nationally ranked wrestler (174 pounds) throughout the season.
- Racked up eight wins against ranked opponents, highlighted by 7-3 decision over No. 5 Tyler Wilps (Pittsburgh) on Jan. 2, 2015.
- Concludes his Tiger Style career with 87-24 career record, and amassed 20+ wins in three separate campaigns. Also leaves Columbia ranked T-8th all-time in career technical falls (nine) and career major decisions (21).
REDSHIRT JUNIOR (2013-14)
- Held the starting spot on the lineup through the end of the regular season when he suffered an injury that would keep him out for the rest of the year.
- Was crowned the champion at the Warren Williams/Daktronics Open after defeating Bree Pfarr (Minnesota) in the finals, 5-1.
- Finished in sixth-place at the Joe Parisi Open after an injury in his third match kept him out of the rest of the tournament.
- A loss in the finals at the UNI Open against Kevin Steinhaus (Minnesota) gave him a second-place finish.
- Went 20-7 this season overall, with a dual record of 6-1. Eblen picked up one technical fall win and five major decisions this season.
REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2012-13)
- Competed in five tournaments for the Tigers and made his way onto the starting lineup at 184 pounds.
- Took titles at three tournaments - the UCM Open (six wins), Kaufman-Brand Open (four wins) and Roger Denker Open (four wins).
- Competed in his first collegiate dual against Baker; Eblen won by major decision 11-3 over Parker Owen.
- Finished in seventh at the Southern Scuffle, winning five of his seven matches.
- Completed the season with 20 wins and only four losses. Eblen had three wins by fall, eight by major decision, and two technical falls this season.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2011-12)
- Participated in six tournaments in his first season as an attached wrestler for Mizzou.
- Finished in third place at both the UCM and Roger Denker Opens with ten wins between the two tournaments.
- Took fourth place at the Lindenwood Open.
- Had second-place finishes at the Kaufman-Brand Open and the MVC Open. Both finals matches were against other Missouri wrestlers.
- Had an overall season record of 18-6.
FRESHMAN (2010-11)
- Taking his redshirt and wrestling at 184 pounds, Eblen competed in five open tournaments as an unattached wrestler.
- Eblen's first collegiate win occurred at the Lindenwood Open against Jared Korte (McKendree) by major decision 22-10.
- Finished in fifth at the UCM Open and sixth at the Kaufman/Brand and Roger Denker Opens.
- Was named the champion at the MVC Open after defeating four other wrestlers.
- Eblen's season record was 13-5 including three pins and one technical fall.
PARK HILL HIGH SCHOOL (KANSAS CITY, MO)
- Won the state title his senior year at 189 pounds, along with helping his team to a first-place finish.
- Took fourth place and second place at state his sophomore and junior seasons respectively, both at 171 pounds.
- At the 2007 Fargo Cadet Nationals, he placed second in the Greco competition and fourth in the freestyle.
- In 2009, finished eighth in freestyle at the Fargo Junior Nationals.
PERSONAL
- Johnny Eblen was born to Tom and Hyon Eblen on Dec. 13, 1991 in Des Moines, Iowa.
- Health Sciences and Positice Caching major
- Has two siblings - Tommy, who wrestled at UCM, and Tim.
STATS
| Season | Overall | Duals (MAC) | Tournament (MAC/NCAA) | Major Dec. | Fall | Tech. Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | Redshirted | |||||
| 2011-12 | 18-6 | 0-0 (0-0) | 18-6 (0-0/0-0) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| 2012-13 | 20-4 | 2-2 (0-0) | 18-2 (0-0/0-0) | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| 2013-14 | 20-7 | 6-1 (4-1) | 14-6 (0-0/0-0) | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-15 | 29-7 | 17-2 (5-0) | 13-5 (2-1/2-2) | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Career | 87-24 | 25-5 (9-1) | 63-19 (2-1/0-0) | 23 | 12 | 9 |