2009-10: Redshirted the season … had a 2-5 record as an unattached wrestler in three tournaments … went 2-2 at the Virginia Tech Open, including a pin over Old Dominion’s Adam Watson … also competed at the Nittany Lion Open and Southern Scuffle.

High School: Earned four varsity letters at North Buncombe High School in Weaverville, N.C. for coach Lance Robinson ... won the 3A State Championship at 145 pounds as a senior ... recorded a school record 177 wins during his four-year career ... earned all-conference honors during his final three seasons ... was a regional champion as a junior and senior ... a state qualifier as a junior and sophomore ... also played four years of football.

Personal: Justin Alan Rice ... born on May 3, 1991 in Clearwater, Fla. ... son of Adrian and Charmaine Rice ... currently undecided on a major at UNCG.