Zach Synon
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04/30/2015
Seven Tigers Named To 2015 Academic All-MAC Wrestling Team
Tiger Style grapplers among 35 total MAC wrestling student-athletes to receive honor
03/19/2015
Miklus' Pin Highlights Tigers' First Session At NCAA Championships
Seven of ten Mizzou grapplers advance to second round of winners' bracket
03/19/2015
Nine Tigers Remain In Play Following NCAA Championships Second Session
Waters (125), Houdashelt (149), and Cox (197) last remaining Mizzou grapplers in winners' bracket
03/17/2015
Tiger Style St. Louis Bound For 2015 NCAA Wrestling Championships
All 10 Mizzou starters earned automatic bids to this week's tournament
03/08/2015
Mizzou Claims Third Straight MAC Championship, All 10 Wrestlers Earn NCAA Bids
RS Sr. Alan Waters named 2015 MAC Championships Most Outstanding Wrestler
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2013-14)
? In his first season as an attached wrestler for the Tigers, Synon competed in six tournaments and earned his first career dual start against Central Michigan.
? Won six of his eight matches at the Warren Williams/Daktronics Open for a fourth-place finish.
? Was named the Champion at the UCM Open after winning five straight matches including a 5-0 decision over Connor Cline (Okla. St.) in the finals.
? Finished in fifth and sixth place at the Joe Parisi Open and Southern Scuffle, respectively. Between the two tournaments, Synon won 10 of his 15 matches.
? At the Kaufman-Brand Open, won his three matches by either fall or major decisions.
? Lost in the finals to Dylan Peters of UNI at the UNI Open for a second-place finish.
? Earned his first career dual start against No. 12 Corey Keener of Central Michigan on Jan. 19.
? Won six of his eight matches at the Warren Williams/Daktronics Open for a fourth-place finish.
? Was named the Champion at the UCM Open after winning five straight matches including a 5-0 decision over Connor Cline (Okla. St.) in the finals.
? Finished in fifth and sixth place at the Joe Parisi Open and Southern Scuffle, respectively. Between the two tournaments, Synon won 10 of his 15 matches.
? At the Kaufman-Brand Open, won his three matches by either fall or major decisions.
? Lost in the finals to Dylan Peters of UNI at the UNI Open for a second-place finish.
? Earned his first career dual start against No. 12 Corey Keener of Central Michigan on Jan. 19.
FRESHMAN (2012-13)
? Competed with his redshirt on in five tournaments.
? Picked up his first collegiate win against Oklahoma State's Gunnar Woodburn by major decision, 8-0, at the UCM.
? Synon went on to take second place at the UCM Open, losing only to Eddie Klimara (Okla. St.) in the finals.
? Took fifth place at both the Kaufman-Brand and Grand View Opens.
? Won three of his four matches at the Roger Denker Open to land a second-place finish.
? Had 19 wins to eight losses throughout the season, with fourteen of those wins coming by major decision or pin.
? Picked up his first collegiate win against Oklahoma State's Gunnar Woodburn by major decision, 8-0, at the UCM.
? Synon went on to take second place at the UCM Open, losing only to Eddie Klimara (Okla. St.) in the finals.
? Took fifth place at both the Kaufman-Brand and Grand View Opens.
? Won three of his four matches at the Roger Denker Open to land a second-place finish.
? Had 19 wins to eight losses throughout the season, with fourteen of those wins coming by major decision or pin.
PRAIRIE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL (CRYSTAL LAKE, ILL.)
? His senior year, finished third place at state at 126 pounds.
? Had a combined record of 87-5 during his junior and senior seasons.
? Was a state champion in Greco in 2010 and 2011.
? Finished eighth at Fargo Cadet and Junior Nationals in Freestyle in 2011.
? Was an Academic All-Conference and Honor Roll Member.
? Had a combined record of 87-5 during his junior and senior seasons.
? Was a state champion in Greco in 2010 and 2011.
? Finished eighth at Fargo Cadet and Junior Nationals in Freestyle in 2011.
? Was an Academic All-Conference and Honor Roll Member.
PERSONAL
? Zach Synon was born on May 4, 1994 to Dan and Michelle Synon in Barrington, Ill.
? His father graduated from SIU-Carbondale.
? Has one younger brother, Max.
? His uncle, Ryan Geist, wrestled at Illinois State.
? Chose Mizzou over Northwestern and Iowa.
? His father graduated from SIU-Carbondale.
? Has one younger brother, Max.
? His uncle, Ryan Geist, wrestled at Illinois State.
? Chose Mizzou over Northwestern and Iowa.
STATS
| Season | Overall | Duals (MAC) | Tournament (MAC/NCAA) | Major Dec. | Fall | Tech. Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-13 | Redshirted | |||||
| 2013-14 | 27-9 | 0-1 (0-0) | 27-8 (0-0/0-0) | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014-15 | 31-13 | 8-5 (3-0) | 23-6 (3-0/0-2) | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| CAREER | 58-22 | 8-6 (3-0) | 50-16 (3-0/0-2) | 7 | 11 | 2 |