Two-time NCAA finalist and defending NCAA champion, Seth Gross, took to Twitter this evening to announce that he will miss the remainder of the season due to a back injury. Gross also reveals he will have surgery on his back next week and his hopeful to receive a medical year from the NCAA.

Gross only wrestled in one match this season on November 11 against Arizona State when he pinned Josiah Kline in the first period. You can watch Gross' full statement below.

Update on my injury and the rest of this season. pic.twitter.com/pI25gDik1p

— Seth Gross (@GodsWrestler133) January 18, 2019