Hall of Fame
A four-year standout on the Hilltopper wrestling mat from 1998-2001, Nick Spencer was one of the most dominant wrestlers ever to compete for WLU coaching legend Dr. Vince Monseau. Spencer earned back-to-back NCAA Division II All-America honors at the 2000 and 2001 nationals. The hard-nosed 149-pounder capped his career with a national championship, pulling out a thrilling 10-8 victory against Central Oklahoma’s Gable Sullivan in the title bout.
Spencer’s 149-pound championship helped propel West Liberty to an 8th-place finish – the Hilltoppers’ third Top 10 finish in a six-year span. In four seasons on the hilltop, Spencer compiled a sparkling 72-13 (.847) record, a mark that still ranks among the Top 10 winning percentages in program history.
After graduation, Spencer worked as a certified personal trainer while serving as wrestling coach for his alma mater, Edison (Ohio) High School. He also worked as a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and trainer and was a Youth Corrections Office for Jefferson County, Ohio at the time of his induction.
