2011-12: NCAA Participant • Starter at 141 pounds • Posted a 27-11 overall record with a 15-5 dual record • Won his first 10 bouts as a Tar Heel • Placed first at the Hokie Open after going 5-0 with two pins and a major decision • Went 4-0 at Wrestle for a Cure with all victories coming from pins • Earned seventh place at the Cliff Keen Invitational by going 5-2 with two pins and a major decision • Claimed wins over ranked foes Nathan Pennesi (West Virginia) and Mike Nevinger (Cornell) at Cliff Keen • Collected three major decisions, one technical fall, and ten pins in the season • His ten pins were the most for any Tar Heel in 2011-12 • Also had the fastest pin in 0:35. 

Prep: Attended Kiski Prep in Saltsburg, Pa. • A three-time Pennsylvania State Champion • Earned a pair of national prep championships • Claimed the Iron Man Championship • Member of the Pennsylvania Dapper Dan Team • Served as team captain • Went 152-9 during his high school career.

Personal: Evan Richard Henderson is the son of Allen and Lydia Henderson • Born Sept. 7, 1992 in Johnstown, Pa. • Twin brother, Robert, is also a member of the UNC wrestling team.