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University of Montevallo Athletics

2025-26 Wrestling Roster

Chad Strickland

  • Height 5-6
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Wetumpka, Alabama
  • High School Wetumpka High School

Biography

2024-25 (SOPHOMORE): Strickland was one of five Falcons with 20 or more wins in 2024-25. He placed sixth at the Hawk Open Classic where he picked up four wins including a fall in 2:56, a 11-4 decision, a 20-4 tech fall and an 8-4 decision. Strickland won six dual bouts and was tied for second on the team with eight decision wins. Additionally, he was 4-1 in tech falls and an undefeated 3-0 in pins. 

2023-24 (FRESHMAN): Compiled an 11-14 record on the year...3-5 in duals...competed in eight duals and four open tournaments...competed at the Super Region II tournament...totaled 30 team points and 12 dual points...one win by tech fall...one win by fall...earned the first win in Montevallo's program history on 11/4/23 at the Patriot Open by decision 8-1...went 3-2 at the Patriot Open with 5.5 team points earned...placed third at the Georgia Open with a 4-1 record and 10.5 team points earned.
 
YEAR OVERALL DUALS VS. RANKED LONGEST WIN STREAK DEC MD TF PINS FASTEST FALL
2024-25 20-18 6-6 0-3 4 8-12 3-5 4-1 3-0 2:51
2023-24 11-14 3-5 0-1 2 7-5 1-5 0-3 1-0 4:13
CAREER AT UM 31-32 9-11 0-4 4 15-17 4-5 4-4 4-0 2:51

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterman at Wetumpka High School for Head Coach Josh Highland...class 3A state placer and 2023 3A runner-up.

PERSONAL
Major: Exercise and Nutrition Science

Historical Player Information

  • 2023-24Freshman

    141
  • 2024-25Sophomore

    141
    5'6"
  • 2025-26Junior

    141
    5'6"