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2022-23 Wrestling Roster

Matt Simpson

  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Tampa Bay, Fla.
  • Highschool University

Biography

    2021-22
            - Did not compete
    2020-21
            -Competed at 141
           -8-2 season record
    2019-20
            -Redshirted at West Liberty
    Prep
           -Attended University (W.Va.) High School
           -West Virginia State runner-up
           -Regional champion
           -West Virginia national team member
           -West Virginia all-state team
    Personal
           -Son of Deirdre Simpson
           -Twin brother of fellow WLU wrestler Jacob Simpson
           -Other siblings are Heather, Levi and Daniel
           -Major: Sports Recreation and Wellness; Minor: Athletic Coaching
           -Intended Career Path: College Wrestling Coach
    Why West Liberty
           ”As I took a tour to West Liberty, I visited the wrestling room and saw two guys working out, getting better and that was just the clincher right there. I also liked the fact that the campus was small which leads to smaller classrooms.”

Historical Player Information

  • 2019-20Freshman

    133

  • 2020-21Redshirt Freshman

    133

  • 2021-22Sophomore

    141

  • 2022-23Junior

    141