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2014-15 Men's Wrestling Roster

Rick Windham
Jackie Paquette
Christine Gill
Rick Windham
Rick Windham

Julian Smith

  • Position 197
  • Height 5-8
  • Class Redshirt Senior
  • Hometown Florissant, Mo.
  • Highschool Hazelwood Central

Biography

As a Senior: Finished in third place at 197 pounds...posted an overall record of 38-5...finished as top-ranked wrestler in the central region and ranked in top four at 197 pounds all season...was named GLVC Wrestler of the Week on March 2...was 197-pound champion at Midwest Classic, Greyhound Open, and NCAA Central Region...was runner-up at Battle of the Rockies Open.

As a Junior: Was NCAA Division II runner-up at 197 pounds...posted an overall record of 42-8...was ranked at 197 pounds all season, ending the season ranked No. 3...claimed NCAA Super Region II title at 197 pounds...was runner-up at Battle of the Rockies Open, Midwest Classic, and Greyhound Open...earned a third place finish at Loras Open and Central Missouri Open.

As a Sophomore: Won an NCWA National Championship at 197 pounds to earn his first All-America honor...posted an overall record of 33-6...also claimed titles at Battle of the Rockies Open, Greyhound Open, and NCWA Regional tournament...finished in fourth place at Central Missouri Open and Midwest Classic.

As a Freshman: Posted a 16-9 record...finished as runner-up at Central Baptist College Open...claimed third place at Cumberland University Open...finished in fifth place at Greyhound Open.

Before McK: Posted an overall record of 110-17 at Hazelwood Central High School, including a 45-1 record as a senior...two-time Conference Wrestler of the Year and All-Conference selection.

Personal: Son of Cash and Dawn Smith.

Historical Player Information

  • 2010-11Freshman

    184
  • 2011-12Sophomore

    184
  • 2012-13Redshirt Sophomore

    197
  • 2013-14Redshirt Junior

    197
    5'8"
  • 2014-15Redshirt Senior

    197
    5'8"