Hank Benter

Hank Benter Season 2025-26

Weight125 lbs
YearFreshman
HometownColumbia, Mo.
YEAR WEIGHT OVERALL RECORD DI RECORD DUAL RECORD FALLS TECH FALLS MAJOR DECISIONS CONF FINISH NCAA FINISH
2025-26* 125 3-7 3-7 0-0 0 0 0 N/A N/A
CAREER 3-7 3-7 0-0 0 0 0

*Redshirt season // Freshmen can count up to five attached dates

Career Stats | Mizzou Marketplace

REDSHIRT SEASON (2025-26)

  • Closed out his redshirt season with an official record of 3-7 in attached matches
  • Earned his first career win for the Black and Gold with a 7-3 win over SIUE’s Drew Davis at the Cougar Clash
  • Placed seventh at Cougar Clash (125) with a 2-3 record
  • Missouri Valley Open runner-up while wrestling unattached at 125 pounds
  • Scored 10 points or more in four of the matches wrestled in his redshirt campaign

BEFORE MIZZOU

  • Joined J'den Cox as a four-time Missouri State Champion wrestling for Hickman
  • Named Boone County Wrestler of the Year
  • Three-time Academic All-State and All-Conference honoree 
  • Three-time member of the Missouri Freestyle and Greco National Team
  • Trained at Purler Wrestling Academy under coach Nick Purler, earning All-American honors at NHSCA Nationals

Personal

  • Full Name: Hank Andrew Benter
  • Birthdate: February 23, 2007
  • Son of Beth and Brian Benter
  • Brother of Hayden and Hogan 
  • Mother Beth graduated from Mizzou
  • Older brother, Hayden, wrestles for the U.S. Naval Academy
  • Major: Engineering

Benter on choosing Tiger Style
"I chose Tiger Style because of the culture and great coaching staff. I believe Mizzou gives me the best opportunity to succeed on the mat, in the classroom and in life."

Hank Benter

Redshirt Freshman
2026-27

- / 125 lbs