Suffering disappointing losses at 125, 133 and 141 pounds, junior Josh Wagner (Milton, Wis.) came up with the Tiger's first win of the afternoon. One of five extra point victories on the day for Missouri, Wagner recorded a major decision shutout over Eddie Skowneski, 12-0, putting the Tigers on the board for the first time of the day. The 12 point win marked Wagner's first victory by major decision this season.
Sophomore Michael Chandler (High Ridge, Mo.) helped the Tiger's to within six points of the Spartans, when he recorded a win by major decision over Tony Greathouse, 9-1. Chanlder is ranked as high as No. 7 in the nation at 157 pounds.
Making his first appearance in the Tiger lineup, redshirt freshman Nick Marable (Collierville, Tenn.) competed at 165 pounds and earned a 9-6 decision over Rocky Cozart. Marable is now 16-3 on the season.
Defending National Champion and No. 1 ranked Ben Askren (Hartland, Wis.) collected his 10th straight win by fall. Pinning John Murphy in 1:18, Askren now owns 128 career victories and is four shy of setting a new Missouri career wins mark. Currently, 2006 Hall of Fame Inductee and All-American Wes Roper holds the record with 131 wins.
Sophomore Raymond Jordan (New Bern, N.C.) continued Missouri's win streak with a 12-3 major decision over 12th ranked Joe Williams. With the win, the Tigers added to the team lead, 21-14, while Jordan moved to 10-4 on the season.
Wrestling at 197 pounds, redshirt freshman and No. 2 ranked Maxwell Askren (Hartland, Wis.) shutout Nick Palmieri, 17-0, in 4:54 for a technical fall victory while fellow newcomer Mark Ellis (Peculiar, Mo.) claimed the final win of the day at heavyweight with an 11-4 decision over Alan O'Donnell.
"I was pleased with how our team competed this weekend," Head Coach Brian Smith said. "We took on two very talented teams and were able to come away with two wins. To be down 14-0 is never a good thing, but we were able to overcome the score and win today. Right now, we're all excited to get back to Columbia and prepare for our first home dual of the season, Dec. 21."
Up next for the Tigers, Missouri will take on No. 20 Pittsburgh Thursday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. (CT) in the Hearnes Center.
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