Studd Morris is in his first year leading the men’s wrestling program at NOC Tonkawa.

Morris comes to NOC from Norman North High School where he was an assistant for one year.

Morris, a graduate of Yukon High School, wrestled at the University of Central Oklahoma where he was part of national championship teams in 2023 and 2024.   Morris originally signed with the University of Oklahoma before transferring to UCO.

Morris stated his vision for the Mavs program.

“My vision is to put Tonkawa on the national stage and showcase the toughness, work ethic, and talent that Oklahoma wrestlers are known for,”  he said.

He was regional champion and state runner-up his senior year at Yukon.

Wrestling at 125 pounds, Morris was a two-time Division II National Qualifier.  His career record at UCO was 97-25.  He was a Super Regional Champion in 2023, was a member of the Italian World Team Member in 2022, and a 2022 Mediterranean Games Bronze Medalist.

Morris has a degree in Marketing from UCO.

He will also assist the women’s program at NOC.