West Liberty University Athletics

2024-2025

• Competed at the 285 weight class

• 27-8 record 

• Ranked as high as 9th

• 2025 Most Near Fall Award 

• NWCA Scholar All-American 

• Placed 5th at the NCAA Super Regional III 

• Runner-up at the MEC Conference Tournament 

• Little State Invite Champion 

• Runner-up at the Fairmont State Invite

2023-2024

• NWCA Scholar All-American

• Academic All-MEC

• Redshirted and competed in the 285 weight class

• Posted a 16-9 season record

• Placed second at the Ohio Intercollegiate Open

• Placed first at the Little State Invite

• Placed third at the Fairmont State Open

• Placed sixth at the Mount Union Open

2022-23

• NWCA Scholar All-American.

• Academic All-MEC.

• Competed in the 197 pound weight class.

• Posted a record of 23-13 with 13 bonus point wins.

• Placed seventh at John Summa Invitational.

• Wabash Invitational Runner-Up.

• Spartan Mat Classic Champion.

• Placed fourth at Indiana Little State.

Prep

• Attended Musselman (W.Va.) High School

• 3-time State Placer

• 2021 AAA State Champion

• Placed 6th in 2022 State Tournament

• Placed 4th in 2019 State Tournament

Personal

• Son of Karyn and Connor Bentley

• Major: Business

• Intended Career Path: Sales or Management

Why West Liberty

    “I chose West Liberty because the team atmosphere was incredible and I believe my coaches will provide me with the tools and opportunities to accomplish my goals.”