University of Tennessee at Chattanooga head wrestling coach, Kyle Ruschell, has signed another impressive recruiting class heading into the 2020-21 season. Over the next few weeks, GoMocs.com will take a closer look at the newcomers joining the program this fall. 
 
The first is freshman Matthew Williams. The Fair Play, South Carolina native is a three-time state champion at West-Oak High School. There, he competed for head coach Greg Brewer. Former Moc and 2001 Southern Conference Champion Adam Duncan (1997-01) is an assistant coach on Brewer's staff.  
 
"Matt is a hard worker with a lot of talent," stated Ruschell. "A UTC alum coached him during his prep career, so he already understands the workman-like mentality that is Chattanooga Wrestling is known for."
 
With an overall record of 177-20, Williams was a state finalist in all four years of his high school career. His lone finals loss came as a freshman. He then followed up with three state titles and only eight losses during his final three seasons.  
 
"As a four-time state finalist and three-time champ, his resume speaks for itself," Ruschell added. "But what we really like is how he carries himself on and off the mat. Once we got Matt on his recruiting visit and realized his mindset, we knew we had to get him."
 
Ruschell predicts that Williams will wrestle at 149 pounds coming into his collegiate career. The 2019 South Carolina Coaches Most Outstanding Wrestler, Williams, was also an honor roll student in the classroom.  
 
"He will fit perfectly into our culture both on and off the mat," said Coach Ruschell. "We are very excited to get him in the room and see what he can do!"