Lawrence Saenz

Lawrence Saenz wrestles an opponent from Air Force.

Photo by: Owen Main | Cal Poly Athletics

Photo by: Tony Rotundo/WrestlersAreWarrior

Photo by: Owen Main | Cal Poly Athletics

Height:
5-8
Weight:
141
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
Vacaville, CA
High School:
Vacaville HS / Fresno State

Overall (Cal Poly): 18-11; Duals: 9-4
Overall (including Fresno State): 50-30; Duals: 12-9

2021-22 (Junior) -- Compiled 14-7 record with three falls and three major decisions in second season at Cal Poly ... placed second in Michigan State Invitational with 4-1 record, losing 10-4 to Chance Lamer of Michigan in final round, and fifth in Pac-12 Championships at 141 pounds ... won six of his first seven matches of season ... 2-2 in Las Vegas Invitational, 2-2 in Pac-12 Finals and 6-2 in dual meets.

2020-21 (Sophomore): Split eight matches in first season at Cal Poly after transferring from Fresno State ... his wins included one by fall and three major decisions ... pinned Chaz Hallmark of California Baptist in 3:11 during dual meet ... posted 1-2 mark for fourth place at 141 pounds in Pac-12 Championships ... 3-2 in dual meets as a redshirt sophomore.

2019-20 (Redshirt Freshman): Earned a berth at the NCAA Championships at 133 pounds while wrestling at Fresno State ... tabbed the No. 33 seed at the NCAA Championships ... went 17-14 overall ... went 3-5 in duals ... tallied a 3-6 mark at 133 pounds, 13-8 at 141 and 1-0 at 149 pounds ... earned nine wins by decision, three major decisions, one technical fall and four falls ... finished sixth at the Big 12 Championship at 133 pounds with a 2-3 mark ... defeated Zach Price (South Dakota State), 6-4 in sudden victory and No. 6 seed Reece Witcraft (Oklahoma State), 16-7 at the Big 12 Championship ... finished second at the Bill Musick Open at 141 pounds, going 3-1 with three falls ... placed fourth at 141 pounds at the Roadruner Open with a 3-2 mark with a fall and two decisions ... went 2-2 at 141 pounds at the Midlands Championships ... placed third at the Menlo Open at 141 pounds with a 4-1 record, recording two decisions, a major decision and a technical fall ... Outstanding Wrestler Award winner ... transferred to Cal Poly prior to 2021 Winter Quarter after Fresno State dropped wrestling program in October 2020 ... chose to be a Mustang "to pursue a great education and be a part of a rising program."

2018-19 (Freshman): Redshirt at Fresno State ... Saenz went 15-5 while competing unattached ... compiled a 11-3 record at 141 pounds and a 4-2 mark at 149 pounds ... wins included six falls, six decisions two technical falls and one major decision ... finished first at the Bill Musick Memorial Open hosted by Fresno City College, defeating Luis Ramos (Fresno City) by a major decision, 12-3 ... went 5-1 at the Roadrunner Open ... tallied a 2-2 mark at the Reno Tournament of Champions ... finished fifth at the California Collegiate Open, defeating Jonathan Trujilo (New Mexico Highlands), 4-3.

High School: Saenz finished second as a senior in 2018 California state championships at 138 pounds after placing fourth at 138 pounds as a junior in 2017... was a four-time CIF state qualifier ... two-time Freak Show Champion ... California USA Freestyle State Champion ... USAW Folkstyle All-American.

Personal: Son of Lawrence Sr. and Lisa Saenz ... has an older sister, Breeana ... enjoys video games and hiking in his free time ... most admires his father since he wants him to strive to be the best version of himself ... choose Fresno State because of its great coaching staff and fans ... born in Walnut Creek, Calif. ... majoring in communication studies at Cal Poly.