WARRENSBURG, Mo. (Jan. 8, 2019) - Mules Wrestling (0-1, 0-1 MIAA) returns to the Multi in a mid-week conference matchup against Newman University (1-0, 0-0 MIAA).
Where: Warrensburg, Missouri
When: Wednesday, January 9
Competing This Week
• 125-
Justin Mitchell
• 133-
John Feeney
• 141-
Dakota Thevel
• 149-
Aaron Baker
• 157-
Cole Hatfield,
Austin Morgan
• 165-
Cole Hatfield,
Austin Morgan
• 174-
Joe Brady
• 184-
Martin Brunnert/ Dominique Hampton
• 197-
Martin Brunnert/ Dominique Hampton
• 285-
Chase Miller
Last Time on the Mat
• Central Missouri last wrested in Hastings, Nebraska at the Hastings Open.
Justin Mitchell and
Dakota Thevel were the top finishers for the Mules. Mitchell finished second at 125 pounds capturing two wins by fall and scoring 14 points. Thevel placed third at 141 pounds winning five matches and scoring 14 points.
Mules Stat Leaders
• No Mule wrestled more matches last year than
Daide Agnew who went 17-22. This season Agnew has eight wins and one place finish thus far, he has also hit his 100 career milestone.
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Allan Person and
Dominique Hampton each won 16 matches last season. Person picked up his first win of the season at the Grand View Open but has not returned to the mat due to injury.
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Dominique Hampton has come out strong this season, picking up wins at the last two matches.
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Justin Mitchell had a successful weekend at 125 pounds, making him the Mules top place winner last time out placing second with 14.0 points.
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Dakota Thevel had a breakthrough week at the Hastings Open, where he finished third at 141 pounds scoring 14.0 points on the day.
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Jesse Reser opened up his season in a big way taking on a No. 6 ranked opponent at 165-pounds defeating him by decision 8-7 against Lindenwood.
News and Notes
• Mitchell and Thevel's 14 points each, were the highest any Mule has scored so far this season.
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Jesse Reser has a chance to reach 50 wins this season as he currently has a 42-14 record.
Looking Ahead
• The Mules will step back on the mat January 20th to host the Roger Denker Open at 10:00 a.m.
