Colorado Mesa University Athletics

James Martinez starred for the Mavericks on the wrestling mat from 2011-2015. Martinez became the department's first-ever NCAA National Champion when he won the 157-pound title in 2015 with a last second takedown against his opponent from Anderson (S.C.).
 
For his career, the Rifle, Colo. native was a three-time NCAA All-American, three-time RMAC Champion, a two-time NWCA All-Academic team recipient and qualified for the NCAA Tournament all four years he was eligible to do so. He finished his career with 115 wins and only 35 losses including his redshirt year during the 2010-11 season, second-most since the program was brought back in 2006.