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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)
One of five Falcons to reach 20 or more wins during the 2024-25 season...Finished with a 20-18 overall record...Placed sixth at the Hawk Classic Open, collecting four victories including a fall in 2:56, an 11-4 decision, a 20-4 technical fall, and an 8-4 decision...Recorded six dual-meet wins...Tied for second on the team with eight decision victories...Posted a 4-1 mark in technical falls and went undefeated at 3-0 in pins.

2023-24 (Freshman)
Compiled an 11-14 overall record during his freshman campaign...Went 3-5 in dual competition...Competed in eight duals and four open tournaments...Qualified for the Super Region II Tournament...Totaled 30 team points and 12 dual points...Recorded one technical fall and one pin...Earned the first win in Montevallo program history with an 8-1 decision victory at the Patriot Open on Nov. 4...Went 3-2 at the Patriot Open, earning 5.5 team points...Placed third at the Georgia Open with a 4-1 record and 10.5 team points.
 
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
Attended Wetumpka High School where he lettered for four years for head coach Josh Highland...AHSAA 3A state placer and 2023 3A state runner-up.

Personal
Majoring in Exercise and Nutrition Science.

Historical Player Information

  • 2023-24Freshman

    141
  • 2024-25Sophomore

    141
    5'6"
  • 2025-26Junior

    141
    5'6"