Matthew Botello

Weight:
133
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Hingham, Mass.
High School:
Wyoming Seminary

2025-26: Competed for the Tar Heels at 133 and 141 pounds during true freshman season at Carolina • Won 15 matches during rookie campaign • Made college debut at the Southeast Open (11/2), earning three bonus-point victories • Posted four-straight wins at the Mountaineer Open (11/23), winning the 133-pound title • Recorded four victories, including a first-period fall versus No. 22 Luke Willochell of Wyoming at Soldier Salute (1/3-1/4) • Made college dual debut for the Tar Heels at 141 pounds versus No. 14 Pitt (1/30) • Competed in Carolina's dual at No. 6 Virginia Tech (2/13) • Earned three victories to end the year at the Wildcat Open (2/22)

Prep/Personal: Matthew Botello is the son of Christopher and Linda Botello • Has four older siblings, all of which wrestled in college • Wrestled for three seasons at Wyoming Seminary under coach Cornell Robinson • A two-time prep national champion prior to arriving in Chapel Hill