WARRENSBURG, Mo. (Jan. 22, 2021) - Central Missouri Mules wrestling is set to take on top-ranked competition at the Annual Midwest Duals, hosted by Nebraska-Kearney.
Opponent:
#3 Central Oklahoma (3-0, 1-0 MIAA)
Chardon State (0-2, 0-0 RMAC)
#10 Adams State (2-1, 0-1 RMAC)
When:
Saturday, Jan. 23 -
9 a.m. vs. #3 Central Oklahoma
11 a.m. vs. Chardon State
1 p.m. vs. #10 Adams State
Where:
Buffalo County Fair Grounds Exhibit Building - Kearney, Neb.
Competing in the Dual:
123 -
Trevor Wishne (0-1)
133 - Open
141 - Open
149 - Open
157 -
Emmett Kuntz (0-0) or
John Ridle (1-0)
165 -
Cole Hatfield
174 -
Bryce Faworski (0-0) or
Adrian Rangel (0-0) or
Zion Vasquez (0-1)
184 -
Jack Goin (0-1)
197 -
Joe Brady (0-1)
Hwt. - Open
Mat Notes:
• Mules wrestling is set to face top-ranked competition at the 2021 Midwest Duals, hosted by Nebraska-Kearney.
• Central Missouri will first take on the third-ranked Bronchos of Central Oklahoma in a MIAA match up. The undefeated Bronchos have eight individuals ranked in the top 12 in Division II.
• Next, the Mules will have a pair of non-conference duals against Chardon State and No. 10 Adams State. Chardon is 0-2 to begin the season while Adams posts a record of 2-1.
Tournament Information:
• There are 10 colleges competing in the duals.
• Capacity in each facility will be capped at 75% and fans are asked to wear a mask and social distance.
• Fans will not be able to purchase tickets at the door. Tickets will be sold online only and can be purchased at
www.lopertickets.com. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for students ages 11-18, those 10 & under are free.
• Results and video on each day can be found at
https://arena.flowrestling.org/
Mule Notes:
• Mules wrestling is off to a 0-1 start to the season after falling to fifth-ranked McKendree in UCM's first dual of the season.
• The Mules were selected fifth with four points in the MIAA Coaches Preseason Poll.
• Ranked third in the Division II, Central Oklahoma is at the top of the coaches poll with 16 points and four first-place votes while the second-ranked Lopers of Nebraska-Kearney came in behind the Bronchos with 13 points and one first-place vote. Fort Hays State was listed third with 10 points and Newman was fourth with seven points,
• Central Missouri returned eight wrestlers from its 2019-20 roster and welcomed five freshman and three transfers to this season's squad.
• Goin and Ridle are UCM's leading returners with 12 wins from last season.
• Hazen returns with the best winning percentage from last season with a 10-5 record for a .778 winning percentage
