Zach Synon

Photo by: Tim Tai

CAREER HONORS

REDSHIRT SENIOR (2016-17)

Wrestled to a record of 28-8 in final season as an attached wrestler, placing in all six open tournaments he competed in.
Became the 26^th member of Mizzou’s exclusive 100-win club with a 8-0 major decision quarterfinal win over Michigan State’s Alex Hrispoulos at the Edinboro Open (Feb. 4).
Went 5-0 at the Edinboro Open (Feb. 4) to take first, recording a win by major decision and fall at the tournament.
Took first at the DuHawk Open (Jan. 28) following a 4-0 performance that featured two wins by technical fall and one by fall.
Won the Roger Denker Open (Jan. 22) after a 4-0 tournament which including a win by major decision and win by technical fall.
Placed eighth at the Southern Scuffle (Jan. 2) after a 4-2 record.
Took fourth at the UNI Open (Dec. 3) following a 4-2 performance.
Finished third at the Maryville Brand Kaufman Open (Nov. 12) in first competition of the season, recording a mark of 4-1 at the tournament.

REDSHIRT JUNIOR (2015-16)

Posted a 16-14 record while qualifying for the NCAA Championships for the second consecutive season at 133 pounds.
Defeated Corey Keener (Central Michigan) in overtime, 5-4, to help Mizzou extend its dual win streak to 37 straight duals (Jan. 17).
Was named MAC Wrestler of the Week on Dec. 16 after defeating No. 5 Johhni DiJulius (Ohio State) via fall at 5:59, helping Mizzou knock off then-No. 3 Ohio State (Dec. 12).
Earned a 2-1 decision win over No. 17-ranked Josh Alber, helping Mizzou narrowly escape with a 24-19 victory over Northern Iowa (Nov. 28).
Began the season on a nine-match winning streak, placing first at the Maryville Brand Kaufman Open (Nov. 14) and second at the Joe Parisi Open (Nov. 21).

REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2014-15)

Went 31-13 overall in breakout campaign, recording a 133 pound MAC Championship and clinching first trip to NCAA Championships.
With only one automatic bid at 133 pounds available, recorded a perfect 3-0 record at 2015 MAC Championships to secure his first career visit to NCAA Championships.
His 31 season victories marked a new single season career high, passing his 27 victories during the 2013-14 campaign.
After making just one dual start in 2013-14, jumped up to 13 starts this season, finishing with an 8-5 record (3-0 in MAC duals).
After beginning the season behind teammate Matt Manley at 133 pounds, earned the last 11 starts for the Tigers lineup.
Competed in five tournaments before taking over 133 pound starting spot, placing in 4-of-5 events.
Took home 3rd place at 2014 Harold Nichols Cyclone Open, 2nd place at 2014 UCM Open, 3rd place at 2014 Joe Parisi Open and 3rd place at 2014 UNI Open.
Signature win of the season came on Jan. 10, 2015, as he defeated No. 3 (125 lbs.) Nahshon Garett (Cornell) by 6-2 decision.
Accumulated six different winning streaks of three matches or better throughout the season.
Season best winning streak of six matches came between 2014 Cyclone Open & UCM Open.

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2013-14)

In his first season as an attached wrestler for the Tigers, Synon competed in six tournaments and earned his first career dual start against Central Michigan.
Won six of his eight matches at the Warren Williams/Daktronics Open for a fourth-place finish.
Was named the Champion at the UCM Open after winning five straight matches including a 5-0 decision over Connor Cline (Okla. St.) in the finals.
Finished in fifth and sixth place at the Joe Parisi Open and Southern Scuffle, respectively. Between the two tournaments, Synon won 10 of his 15 matches.
At the Kaufman-Brand Open, won his three matches by either fall or major decisions.
Lost in the finals to Dylan Peters of UNI at the UNI Open for a second-place finish.
Earned his first career dual start against No. 12 Corey Keener of Central Michigan on Jan. 19.

FRESHMAN (2012-13)

Competed with his redshirt on in five tournaments.
Picked up his first collegiate win against Oklahoma State's Gunnar Woodburn by major decision, 8-0, at the UCM.
Synon went on to take second place at the UCM Open, losing only to Eddie Klimara (Okla. St.) in the finals.
Took fifth place at both the Kaufman-Brand and Grand View Opens.
Won three of his four matches at the Roger Denker Open to land a second-place finish.
Had 19 wins to eight losses throughout the season, with fourteen of those wins coming by major decision or pin.

PRAIRIE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL (CRYSTAL LAKE, ILL.)

PERSONAL

Zach Synon was born on May 4, 1994 to Dan and Michelle Synon in Barrington, Ill.
His father graduated from SIU-Carbondale.
Has one younger brother, Max.
His uncle, Ryan Geist, wrestled at Illinois State.
Chose Mizzou over Northwestern and Iowa.

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