Hall of Fame
Randy Batten
- Induction:
- 1992
- Class:
- 1978
Randy Batten was a three-time NCAA Division II National Champion wrestler for the Mocs from 1975-78. He was the Most Outstanding Wrestler at the 1975 NCAAs when he won the title at 118 pounds as a freshman.
Batten went on two win two more times, 118 in 1976 and 126 in 1977. As a team, the Mocs were third in 1975, runner-up in 1976 and ninth in 1977.  Â
UTC made the move to NCAA Division I in 1978 for Batten’s senior year. He won the SoCon Title at 126 and was the SoCon Tournament Most Outstanding Wrestler while leading the Mocs to the team championship.
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Batten finished his career at UTC with a 102-15 record. He is still eighth all-time at UTC in career wins, while his .872 winning percentage is fifth-best in school history.
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Batten went on two win two more times, 118 in 1976 and 126 in 1977. As a team, the Mocs were third in 1975, runner-up in 1976 and ninth in 1977.  Â
UTC made the move to NCAA Division I in 1978 for Batten’s senior year. He won the SoCon Title at 126 and was the SoCon Tournament Most Outstanding Wrestler while leading the Mocs to the team championship.
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Batten finished his career at UTC with a 102-15 record. He is still eighth all-time at UTC in career wins, while his .872 winning percentage is fifth-best in school history.
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