Jace Palmer

Weight:
125
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Casper, Wyo.
High School:
Kelly Walsh

2023-24: Competed at 133 and 141 pounds during third season in Chapel Hill • Earned 13 wins throughout the year • Made season debut with six victories and a third place finish at the Life U Open (11/18) • Won first dual of the year against Morgan State's Kevin Lopez (12/16) • Collected three victories at Soldier Salute (12/29) • Had back-to-back wins against Brown and Harvard (1/13) • Won ACC regular season finale against Duke's Christian Colman (2/23) • Represented the Tar Heels at the 2024 ACC Championships (3/10)

2022-23: Competed at 133 pounds in second year • Collected 12 wins throughout the season • Began the season with a technical fall over VMI's Cameron Chicella at the Southeast Open (11/5) • Added four wins at the Life U Open (11/19) • Wrestled against Penn State at the Collegiate Wrestling Duals (12/19) and saw action at the F&M Open (1/6) • Collected four-straight dual victories during the season • Started ACC dual action with decisions over Duke's Logan Agin (1/20) and Virginia's Keyveon Roller (1/27) • Added a pin and major decision at the Appalachian State Open (1/28) • Represented the Tar Heels at the 2023 ACC Wrestling Championships (3/5)

2021-22: Went 5-6 at 133 pounds as a true freshman for the Tar Heels • Earned his first career win against Krayle Stormer from Oregon State at the Reno Tournament of Champions • Had a solid outing at the Reno Tournament of Champions collecting three wins • Notched two wins at the David H. Lehman F&M Open

Personal/Prep: Jace Palmer is the son of Wendy and Jack Palmer • Attended Kelly Walsh School in Casper, Wyoming • Coached by Travis Peak • Four-time State Champion • Graduated with a 4.0 GPA and Principals Honor Roll honors