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FRESHMAN (2024-25)

• NWCA Scholar All-American
• Finished freshman season with an 11-11 overall record at 125 pounds and went 7-7 in duals
• Was thrust into the starting lineup at 125 pounds as a true freshman after Noah Surtin announcing his medical retirement
• Secured his first career dual win at Illinois (Nov. 21) against Caelan Riley by a 13-1 major decision
• Placed third at the Tiger Style Invite (Nov. 9), going 3-1, including a tech fall (15-0, 5:42) over Tyson Roach (Little Rock) 
• Defeated his first-ranked opponent, No. 33 Carson Wagner (Binghamton)
• Won matches in four consecutive duals spanning from Illinois (Nov. 21) to Little Rock (Dec. 22) 

BEFORE MIZZOU

• The 59th overall ranked wrestler in 2024 by MatScout Big Board and the fourth best at 126 pounds 
• Ranked the 90th overall wrestler on the FloWrestling Big Board and 15th at 126 pounds
• Four-time Oklahoma State Champion 
• 2023 Fargo Freestyle and Greco All-American
• Two-time Junior Dual Team Member
• Competed twice on the Junior Dual Team and once as a Cadet Dual Team Member
• Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award winner for the State of Oklahoma and the Central Region
• Chose Mizzou over Oklahoma State and Oregon State

Personal

• Full Name: Gage Ryan Walker 
• Birthdate: February 6, 2006
• Son of Matt and Whitney Walker 
• Brother to Chayse 
• High School teammate to fellow 2024 signee Jace Roller
• Majoring in Business 

Walker on Choosing Tiger Style

"Mizzou creates winners on and off the mat, and they will help me succeed in wrestling and academics."