VMI Athletics

2014-15: At 184 pounds, earned a 7-7 overall record for the season in tournament action … placed third at the Washington & Lee Invitational with a 4-1 mark, falling only to teammate Jake Koch by a 5-2 decision … at the W&L meet, defeated Gettysburg’s Camden Stoops (7-1 dec), Liberty’s Alex Cox (5-2 dec), Ferrum’s Pat Wenzlaff (3-1 dec) and St. Andrews’ Brandon Dills (4-3 dec) … at the Wolfpack Open, defeated Davidson’s Ryan Devlin by a 3-1 decision ... received the Colonel Thomas St. John Arnold Award from VMI, given to an outstanding graduating accepting an active duty commission in the US Army ... also given the Alfred H. Knowles Award (First class) for significant accomplishments in biology studies ... received a Wilbur S. Hinman, Jr. 1926 Research Award, recognizing a cadet and respective mentor for outstanding collaboration on an undergraduate research project ... named to the Athletic Director's Honor Society and to the Cadet-Athlete Scholar Society following spring semester ... made Dean's List spring semester ... received Distinguished in Academic Merit from the Institute for posting at least a 3.5 GPA both semesters ... named to the SoCon Honor Roll ... received a SoCon Commissioner's Medal for having a 3.5 cumulative GPA for the academic year ... recognized by the SoCon for having a 4.0 GPA for the year.

2013-14: Competed in 24 matches during his junior season at 184 pounds ... won two bouts, both during dual matches ... won back-to-back matches against Franklin & Marshall's Paul Alessandrini and Gardner-Webb's Aaron Rabin ... went 1-6 in SoCon action ... represented VMI at 184 pounds at both the All-Academy Championships and the 2014 SoCon Championship hosted by Campbell.

2012-13: Wrestled in two matches at 184 pounds … fell in both contests.

2011-12: Posted two wins in his rookie campaign … first victory came as a 14-2 major decision against Pete Ward of Liberty at the Davidson Open … defeated Short’s Jared Rector 13-8 for his second victory.

Personal: Full name is Robert Hardy Hendren ... prefers to go by Hardy ... majoring in biology.