Ohio University

Orville Dwight Gardner wrestled from 1994-1998 and was a member of four MAC teams. In 1998, Gardner earned a national championship title in the 158-pound weight division. He finished his career 32-1 and upset the No. 1 seed in the final of the national championship. Gardner also qualified for the NCAA championship in 1995 and 1997. He earned All-American, First-Team All-League, and MAC MVP honors both his junior and senior seasons. Gardner was named the Green and White Club’s Male Athlete of the Year as a senior. He was voted team captain and team MVP in 1997 and 1998. 
   

Ohio great Dwight Gardner Named to @MACSports 2017 Hall of Fame Class https://t.co/DgkJZUKbeb

— Ohio Bobcats (@OhioBobcats) March 9, 2017