No. 12 Missouri sweeps three duals at North Dakota State Quad
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – No. 12 Mizzou Wrestling (3-0) opened its 2021 campaign with a bang Sunday, cruising to three dual victories over South Dakota State, North Dakota State and Oregon State. The Tigers improved as the afternoon progressed, beginning with a 33-9 win over the Jackrabbits. Mizzou then followed with a 38-3 triumph against the host Bison and capped its day with a 43-0 shutout victory over the Beavers.
Overall, Mizzou tallied an impressive 10 triumphs over nationally ranked opponents, highlighted by a 12-0 major decision victory over No. 7 Devan Turner by redshirt junior Matt Schmitt. Redshirt Junior Allan Hart accounted for two of the Tigers' ranked wins, taking down the nation's No. 16 and No. 23 ranked foes at 141 pounds.
Junior Brock Mauller, redshirt sophomore Peyton Mocco, redshirt freshman Sean Harman, redshirt sophomore Jeremiah Kent and redshirt sophomore Zach Elam all produced an unscathed 3-0 record in Sunday's duals.
The Tigers continued their dominance into extra matches between the four programs following the traditional duals. Mizzou was victorious in eight of nine total supplemental contests with all results counting towards their 2021 individual records.
True freshmen Josh Edmond, Colton Hawks, Keegan O'Toole and Duwayne Villalpando each tallied victories in their Mizzou debuts. Edmond and O'Toole both picked up wins in dual competition, while Hawks and Villalpando recorded victories in extra matches.
HEAR FROM HEAD COACH BRIAN SMITH
On Sunday's season-opening success…
"First, we're just grateful to be here and competing. It took a lot of work by a lot of people to get us to this point. I brought up 18 wrestlers this weekend, seven of which were freshmen. When you walk out of the building with three dual wins and everyone is healthy, I'm definitely pleased. To be this young and this competitive, it's fun to be a part of."
On the COVID-19 pandemic impacting the program this offseason…
"It has affected us. It has affected everyone in the world. Last season we had our season shut down right before NCAA Championships. We came back this past July and have been really getting after it since September. We're getting tested three to four times a week and have faced a lot of challenges. We do the best we can considering the circumstances. But we're so thankful to be competing and I'm really proud of them."
#TIGERSTYLE TAKEAWAYS
Mizzou improved to 4-2 all-time against South Dakota State, 4-0 versus North Dakota State and 6-1 against Oregon State following Sunday's tri-dual sweep.
After falling in last year's season opener, Mizzou got back to its winning ways Sunday when kicking off a campaign. The Tigers won eight consecutive season openers from 2011-18 and nine of their past 10 overall.
UP NEXT
Mizzou is right back in action Friday (Jan. 8) with its 2021 home-opening duals. The Tigers will host No. 21 Central Michigan and Wyoming at 3 p.m. CT and 5 p.m. CT, respectively.
Visit MUTigers.com for the latest information on all things Mizzou Wrestling. You can also find the Tigers on social media by liking us on Facebook (Mizzou Wrestling) and following us on Twitter and Instagram (@MizzouWrestling).
College Wrestling
Jan. 3, 2021
Scheels Center – Fargo, N.D.
North Dakota State 19, Oregon State 15
125 – Brandon Kaylor (OSU) dec. Ryan Henningson (NDSU), 9-6
133 – Kellyn March (NDSU) maj. dec. Devan Turner (OSU), 14-5
141 – Grant Willits (OSU) dec. Dylan Droegemueller (NDSU), 5-2
149 – Jaden Van Maanen (NDSU) dec. Lane Stigall (OSU), 7-5
157 – Jared Franek (NDSU) dec. Hunter Willits (OSU), 2-1 (TB-1)
165 – Luke Weber (NDSU) pinned Dillon Ulrey (OSU), 2:36
174 – Colton Beisley (OSU) dec. Noah Cressell (NDSU), 6-2
184 – Ryan Reyes (OSU) dec. TJ Pottinger (NDSU), 4-1
197 – JJ Dixon (OSU) dec. Michael Nelson (NDSU), 7-4
285 – Brandon Metz (NDSU) dec. Brian Barnes (OSU), 9-7 (SV-1)
Referee: Gary Wade
Attendance: 668
Missouri 33, South Dakota State 9
125 – Connor Brown (MU) maj. dec. Daniel Vega (SDSU), 14-5
133 – Zach Price (SDSU) dec. Matt Schmitt (MU), 7-5
141 – Allan Hart (MU) maj. dec. Clay Carlson, 14-4
149 – Brock Mauller (MU) dec. Hunter Marko (SDSU), 8-2
157 – Keegan O’Toole (MU) pinned Cade DeVos (SDSU), 2:10
165 – Peyton Mocco (MU) maj. dec. Kenny O’Neil (SDSU), 11-1
174 – Sean Harman (MU) dec. Cade King (SDSU), 10-4
184 – Jeremiah Kent (MU) pinned Nick Casperson (SDSU), 1:47
197 – Tanner Sloan (SDSU) pinned Canten Marriott (MU), 2:37
285 – Zach Elam (MU) dec. Blake Wolters (SDSU), 6-0
Referee: Gabe Mooney
Attendance: 668
Missouri 38, North Dakota State 3
125 – Noah Surtin (MU) pinned Ryan Henningson (NDSU), 3:47
133 – Kellyn March (NDSU) dec. Trey Crawford (MU), 7-4
141 – Josh Edmond (MU) maj. dec. Dylan Droegemueller (NDSU), 14-5
149 – Brock Mauller (MU) maj. dec. Jaden Van Maanen (NDSU), 12-3
157 – Jarrett Jacques (MU) dec. Jared Franek (NDSU), 5-2
165 – Peyton Mocco (MU) dec. Luke Weber (NDSU), 11-5
174 – Sean Harman (MU) dec. Austin Brenner (NDSU), 9-3
184 – Jeremiah Kent (MU) tech. fall Gary Wokojance (NDSU), 16-0 (4:54)
197 – Wyatt Koelling (MU) maj. dec. Michael Nelson (NDSU), 9-1
285 – Zach Elam (MU) pinned Brandon Metz (NDSU), 4:30
Referee: Gary Wade
Attendance: 668
South Dakota State 20, Oregon State 12
125 – Brandon Kaylor (OSU) dec. Daniel Vega (SDSU), 9-5
133 – Zach Price (SDSU) dec. Devan Turner (OSU), 6-3
141 – Grant Willits (OSU) dec. Clay Carlson (SDSU), 3-0
149 – Hunter Marko (SDSU) dec. Lane Stigall (OSU), 3-1
157 – Hunter Willits (OSU) dec. Cade DeVos (SDSU), 4-3 (TB-1)
165 – Kenny O’Neil (SDSU) dec. Dillon Ulrey (OSU), 9-5
174 – Cade King (SDSU) dec. Colton Beisley (OSU), 8-6 (SV-1)
184 – Ryan Reyes (OSU) dec. Nick Casperson (SDSU), 8-4
197 – Tanner Sloan (SDSU) tech. fall JJ Dixon (OSU), 17-0 (6:31)
285 – Blake Wolters (SDSU) dec. Brian Barnes (OSU), 4-1
Referee: Gabe Mooney
Attendance: 668
Missouri 43, Oregon State 0
125 – Connor Brown (MU) dec. Brandon Kaylor (OSU), 8-6
133 – Matt Schmitt (MU) maj. dec. Devan Turner (OSU), 12-0
141 – Allan Hart (MU) pinned Grant Willits (OSU), 0:36
149 – Brock Mauller (MU) dec. Lane Stigall (OSU), 9-5
157 – Jarrett Jacques (MU) dec. Hunter Willits (OSU), 3-2
165 – Peyton Mocco (MU) inj. def. Dillon Ulrey (OSU), 4:21
174 – Sean Harman (MU) dec. Colton Beisley (OSU), 7-2
184 – Jeremiah Kent (MU) dec. Ryan Reyes (OSU), 4-3
197 – Wyatt Koelling (MU) pinned JJ Dixon (OSU), 3:36
285 – Zach Elam (MU) by forfeit
Referee: Gary Wade
Attendance: 668
Extra matches
133 – Jason Shaner (OSU) maj. dec. Ryan Ripplinger (NDSU), 20-8
149 – Riley Gurr (OSU) dec. Michael Weber (NDSU), 7-5 (SV-1)
184 – Jackson McKinney (OSU) dec. Gary Wokojance (NDSU), 9-5
125 – Tanner Jordan (SDSU) dec. Noah Surtin (MU), 7-6
133 – Trey Crawford (MU) dec. Trayton Anderson (SDSU), 4-2 (SV-1)
141 – Josh Edmond (MU) dec. Daniel Kimball (SDSU), 9-4
157 – Keegan O’Toole (MU) tech. fall Jack Thomsen (SDSU), 18-3 (7:00)
165 – Austin Brenner (NDSU) dec. Colten Carlson (SDSU), 9-4
174 – Martell Boone (MU) dec. Jesse Shearer (NDSU), 8-6
197 – Colton Hawks (MU) dec. Cole Witzig (NDSU), 6-3
184 – Duwayne Villalpondo (MU) maj. dec. Noah Cressell (NDSU), 13-0
141 – Rylee Molitor (SDSU) maj. dec. Sam Stuhl (NDSU), 8-0
184 – Colton Hawks (MU) dec. Jacob Schoon (SDSU), 1-0
141 – Josh Edmond (MU) dec. Rylee Molitor (SDSU), 15-8
COLUMBIA, Mo. – No. 12 Mizzou Wrestling (3-0) opened its 2021 campaign with a bang Sunday, cruising to three dual victories over South Dakota State, North Dakota State and Oregon State. The Tigers improved as the afternoon progressed, beginning with a 33-9 win over the Jackrabbits. Mizzou then followed with a 38-3 triumph against the host Bison and capped its day with a 43-0 shutout victory over the Beavers.
Overall, Mizzou tallied an impressive 10 triumphs over nationally ranked opponents, highlighted by a 12-0 major decision victory over No. 7 Devan Turner by redshirt junior Matt Schmitt. Redshirt Junior Allan Hart accounted for two of the Tigers' ranked wins, taking down the nation's No. 16 and No. 23 ranked foes at 141 pounds.
Junior Brock Mauller, redshirt sophomore Peyton Mocco, redshirt freshman Sean Harman, redshirt sophomore Jeremiah Kent and redshirt sophomore Zach Elam all produced an unscathed 3-0 record in Sunday's duals.
The Tigers continued their dominance into extra matches between the four programs following the traditional duals. Mizzou was victorious in eight of nine total supplemental contests with all results counting towards their 2021 individual records.
True freshmen Josh Edmond, Colton Hawks, Keegan O'Toole and Duwayne Villalpando each tallied victories in their Mizzou debuts. Edmond and O'Toole both picked up wins in dual competition, while Hawks and Villalpando recorded victories in extra matches.
HEAR FROM HEAD COACH BRIAN SMITH
On Sunday's season-opening success…
"First, we're just grateful to be here and competing. It took a lot of work by a lot of people to get us to this point. I brought up 18 wrestlers this weekend, seven of which were freshmen. When you walk out of the building with three dual wins and everyone is healthy, I'm definitely pleased. To be this young and this competitive, it's fun to be a part of."
On the COVID-19 pandemic impacting the program this offseason…
"It has affected us. It has affected everyone in the world. Last season we had our season shut down right before NCAA Championships. We came back this past July and have been really getting after it since September. We're getting tested three to four times a week and have faced a lot of challenges. We do the best we can considering the circumstances. But we're so thankful to be competing and I'm really proud of them."
#TIGERSTYLE TAKEAWAYS
Mizzou improved to 4-2 all-time against South Dakota State, 4-0 versus North Dakota State and 6-1 against Oregon State following Sunday's tri-dual sweep.
After falling in last year's season opener, Mizzou got back to its winning ways Sunday when kicking off a campaign. The Tigers won eight consecutive season openers from 2011-18 and nine of their past 10 overall.
UP NEXT
Mizzou is right back in action Friday (Jan. 8) with its 2021 home-opening duals. The Tigers will host No. 21 Central Michigan and Wyoming at 3 p.m. CT and 5 p.m. CT, respectively.
Visit MUTigers.com for the latest information on all things Mizzou Wrestling. You can also find the Tigers on social media by liking us on Facebook (Mizzou Wrestling) and following us on Twitter and Instagram (@MizzouWrestling).
College Wrestling
Jan. 3, 2021
Scheels Center – Fargo, N.D.
North Dakota State 19, Oregon State 15
125 – Brandon Kaylor (OSU) dec. Ryan Henningson (NDSU), 9-6
133 – Kellyn March (NDSU) maj. dec. Devan Turner (OSU), 14-5
141 – Grant Willits (OSU) dec. Dylan Droegemueller (NDSU), 5-2
149 – Jaden Van Maanen (NDSU) dec. Lane Stigall (OSU), 7-5
157 – Jared Franek (NDSU) dec. Hunter Willits (OSU), 2-1 (TB-1)
165 – Luke Weber (NDSU) pinned Dillon Ulrey (OSU), 2:36
174 – Colton Beisley (OSU) dec. Noah Cressell (NDSU), 6-2
184 – Ryan Reyes (OSU) dec. TJ Pottinger (NDSU), 4-1
197 – JJ Dixon (OSU) dec. Michael Nelson (NDSU), 7-4
285 – Brandon Metz (NDSU) dec. Brian Barnes (OSU), 9-7 (SV-1)
Referee: Gary Wade
Attendance: 668
Missouri 33, South Dakota State 9
125 – Connor Brown (MU) maj. dec. Daniel Vega (SDSU), 14-5
133 – Zach Price (SDSU) dec. Matt Schmitt (MU), 7-5
141 – Allan Hart (MU) maj. dec. Clay Carlson, 14-4
149 – Brock Mauller (MU) dec. Hunter Marko (SDSU), 8-2
157 – Keegan O’Toole (MU) pinned Cade DeVos (SDSU), 2:10
165 – Peyton Mocco (MU) maj. dec. Kenny O’Neil (SDSU), 11-1
174 – Sean Harman (MU) dec. Cade King (SDSU), 10-4
184 – Jeremiah Kent (MU) pinned Nick Casperson (SDSU), 1:47
197 – Tanner Sloan (SDSU) pinned Canten Marriott (MU), 2:37
285 – Zach Elam (MU) dec. Blake Wolters (SDSU), 6-0
Referee: Gabe Mooney
Attendance: 668
Missouri 38, North Dakota State 3
125 – Noah Surtin (MU) pinned Ryan Henningson (NDSU), 3:47
133 – Kellyn March (NDSU) dec. Trey Crawford (MU), 7-4
141 – Josh Edmond (MU) maj. dec. Dylan Droegemueller (NDSU), 14-5
149 – Brock Mauller (MU) maj. dec. Jaden Van Maanen (NDSU), 12-3
157 – Jarrett Jacques (MU) dec. Jared Franek (NDSU), 5-2
165 – Peyton Mocco (MU) dec. Luke Weber (NDSU), 11-5
174 – Sean Harman (MU) dec. Austin Brenner (NDSU), 9-3
184 – Jeremiah Kent (MU) tech. fall Gary Wokojance (NDSU), 16-0 (4:54)
197 – Wyatt Koelling (MU) maj. dec. Michael Nelson (NDSU), 9-1
285 – Zach Elam (MU) pinned Brandon Metz (NDSU), 4:30
Referee: Gary Wade
Attendance: 668
South Dakota State 20, Oregon State 12
125 – Brandon Kaylor (OSU) dec. Daniel Vega (SDSU), 9-5
133 – Zach Price (SDSU) dec. Devan Turner (OSU), 6-3
141 – Grant Willits (OSU) dec. Clay Carlson (SDSU), 3-0
149 – Hunter Marko (SDSU) dec. Lane Stigall (OSU), 3-1
157 – Hunter Willits (OSU) dec. Cade DeVos (SDSU), 4-3 (TB-1)
165 – Kenny O’Neil (SDSU) dec. Dillon Ulrey (OSU), 9-5
174 – Cade King (SDSU) dec. Colton Beisley (OSU), 8-6 (SV-1)
184 – Ryan Reyes (OSU) dec. Nick Casperson (SDSU), 8-4
197 – Tanner Sloan (SDSU) tech. fall JJ Dixon (OSU), 17-0 (6:31)
285 – Blake Wolters (SDSU) dec. Brian Barnes (OSU), 4-1
Referee: Gabe Mooney
Attendance: 668
Missouri 43, Oregon State 0
125 – Connor Brown (MU) dec. Brandon Kaylor (OSU), 8-6
133 – Matt Schmitt (MU) maj. dec. Devan Turner (OSU), 12-0
141 – Allan Hart (MU) pinned Grant Willits (OSU), 0:36
149 – Brock Mauller (MU) dec. Lane Stigall (OSU), 9-5
157 – Jarrett Jacques (MU) dec. Hunter Willits (OSU), 3-2
165 – Peyton Mocco (MU) inj. def. Dillon Ulrey (OSU), 4:21
174 – Sean Harman (MU) dec. Colton Beisley (OSU), 7-2
184 – Jeremiah Kent (MU) dec. Ryan Reyes (OSU), 4-3
197 – Wyatt Koelling (MU) pinned JJ Dixon (OSU), 3:36
285 – Zach Elam (MU) by forfeit
Referee: Gary Wade
Attendance: 668
Extra matches
133 – Jason Shaner (OSU) maj. dec. Ryan Ripplinger (NDSU), 20-8
149 – Riley Gurr (OSU) dec. Michael Weber (NDSU), 7-5 (SV-1)
184 – Jackson McKinney (OSU) dec. Gary Wokojance (NDSU), 9-5
125 – Tanner Jordan (SDSU) dec. Noah Surtin (MU), 7-6
133 – Trey Crawford (MU) dec. Trayton Anderson (SDSU), 4-2 (SV-1)
141 – Josh Edmond (MU) dec. Daniel Kimball (SDSU), 9-4
157 – Keegan O’Toole (MU) tech. fall Jack Thomsen (SDSU), 18-3 (7:00)
165 – Austin Brenner (NDSU) dec. Colten Carlson (SDSU), 9-4
174 – Martell Boone (MU) dec. Jesse Shearer (NDSU), 8-6
197 – Colton Hawks (MU) dec. Cole Witzig (NDSU), 6-3
184 – Duwayne Villalpondo (MU) maj. dec. Noah Cressell (NDSU), 13-0
141 – Rylee Molitor (SDSU) maj. dec. Sam Stuhl (NDSU), 8-0
184 – Colton Hawks (MU) dec. Jacob Schoon (SDSU), 1-0
141 – Josh Edmond (MU) dec. Rylee Molitor (SDSU), 15-8
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