Ryan Michaels

Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Weight:
141
Hometown:
McKeesport, PA
High School:
Elizabeth Forward

2022-23 (141): Had his best season yet for the Panthers, finishing with a record of 17-5 ... won the 141-pound title at the first Mat Town Open ... followed that up with a title at the Cleveland State Open ... made a huge impression at the Midlands Championships, winning six bouts and battling several ranked wrestlers close ... claimed four more wins at the Edinboro Open to finish his season ... went 6-0 in bonus-point bouts with three wins by pin.

2021-22 (141): Showed significant improvement and proved to be a valuable team member in his second year at Pitt ... posted a 4-5 mark on the season ... made his dual debut for the Panthers ... competed in Pitt's dual victories over Buffalo and Edinboro ... won two bouts each at the Clarion Open and the second Mat Town Open.

2020-21 (133/141): Went 1-5 during his redshirt season ... competed in several post-dual matches during the COVID campaign ... picked up his first collegiate victory at Navy.

HIGH SCHOOL: Enjoyed an excellent prep career at nearby Elizabeth Forward ... two-time PIAA place-winner ... went 124-12 in his career for the Warriors ... as a junior, placed third at 113 pounds at the PIAA Class AA Championships ... finished second in the PIAA as a senior at 120 pounds ... won an amazing 75 matches by pin in high school ... two-time WPIAL champion.

PERSONAL: Born Jan. 24, 2002 … son of Frank and Tina Michaels … studying exercise science at Pitt.

By the Numbers
2022-23 (Pitt): 17-5
2021-22 (Pitt): 4-5
2020-21 (Unattached): 1-5
Career Record: 22-15
Career Record for Pitt: 21-10