Lindenwood University Athletics

Lindenwood:
2020-21 – Posted a record of 4-1 … earned six team points in dual competition … earned two tech fall wins … combined for a 34-1 in his tech falls combined … named NWCA Division II Scholar All-American … recognized as GLVC Brother James Gaffney Distinguished Scholar … earned academic All-GLVC honors.

2019-20 – Named NWCA Scholar All-American … compiled a record of 8-4, all in tournament competition at 157 pounds … took second place at the Drury Open … finished in sixth place at the Missouri Valley Open … posted an 18-0 tech fall, a 10-1 major decision, and a pin in just 33 seconds in the Drury Open … registered two tech falls at the Missouri Valley Open, combining for a score of 32-1.

2018-19 – Went 13-3 on the season … was 9-1 in matches decided by major decision, tech fall, or pin … earned a second-place finish at the Maryville Kaufman/Brand/Bayly Open … began the open with a pin, followed by a 14-0 major decision, and an 18-0 tech fall in the semifinals … lost the opening match of the Lindenwood Open, but won five-straight to claim second place in the consolation bracket … finished third at the Drury Open, again winning five-straight after an opening-round loss … named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

High School:
Attended Lafayette High School … three-time MSHSAA Class 4 State qualifier … two-time medalist including a third-place finish as a senior.

Personal:
The son of Paula and Joe Michaels ... has one sibling, Joeseph ... majoring in business.