Giving the Tigers an early lead for the second straight dual, redshirt freshman Michael Chandler (High Ridge, Mo.) gave the Tigers a 6-0 advantage with a third-period pin over Nathan Berryman. After establishing a 4-0 lead through the first two frames, Chandler began the final period in the top position, turning Berryman to his back for Chandler's fourth dual victory in his last five bouts.
Junior Matt Pell (Luxemburg, Wis.) picked up three takedowns in the first five minutes against Mark Ring, establishing a 6-2 advantage heading into the final two-minute set. Escaping 30 seconds after the whistle, the Tigers 165-pound starter increased his lead to seven with an escape, takedown and reversal, adding 3:06 of riding time for the major decision.
Racking up 21 points in the opening period, No. 1 junior Ben Askren (Hartland, Wis.) dominated his bout against Craig McIntosh, taking a first-period technical fall over his opponent. The win was Askren's seventh technical fall of the season and increased Askren's consecutive wins streak to 38, the longest active streak in the nation.
Competing at 184 pounds, redshirt freshman Joey Garrity (Orion, Ill.) scored with a takedown and two-point nearfall in the first period against Kane Smith, establishing a 4-0 advantage. Escaping his opponent's hold to stretch the lead to five, Garrity was able to get another takedown for an 8-1 decision.
Facing the first of three ranked Spartans in the starting lineup, No. 15 senior Jeff Foust (Blue Springs, Mo.) fought to a scoreless tie after three minutes against No. 16 Daren Burns, then established a 1-0 lead with an escape. Burns was able to tie the score and send the match into sudden victory, but Foust won a scramble in the extra period to get the decision, 4-2.
Wrestling at 125 pounds, No. 17 Austin DeVoe (Columbus, Kan.) picked up Missouri's second fall of the dual in just 1:11. Gaining control with a quick takedown, DeVoe placed Justin Walp on his back twice, finishing the bout with his second attempt.
Sophomore Tyler McCormick (Leawood, Kan.) faced his second tough match of the day, trading points with Chris Bencivenga at 133 pounds. Ranked No. 16 in the nation, McCormick gained the upper hand by winning a scramble with 25 seconds left in the second frame to get the win, 8-4.
Next up for Smith's squad is the Big 12 Championships tournament in Ames, Iowa, held on Saturday, Mar. 4.
Results
157 – Michael Chandler (MU won by fall over Nathan Berryman (UNCG): 6:13
165 - #5 Matt Pell (MU) maj. dec. Mark Ring (UNCG): 12-4
174 - #1 Ben Askren (MU) won by tech. fall over Craig McIntosh (UNCG): 21-3, 3:00
184 – Joey Garrity (MU) dec. Kane Smith (UNCG): 8-1
197 - #15 Jeff Foust (MU) dec. #16 Daren Burns (UNCG): 4-2
HWT – No. 16 Tyler Shovlin (UNCG) won by fall over Sean Connole (MU): 4:04
125 – #17 Austin DeVoe (MU) won by fall over Justin Walp (UNCG): 1:11
133 - #16 Tyler McCormick (MU) dec. Chris Bencivenga (UNCG): 8-4
141 – #20 Kevin Artis (UNCG) dec. Amond Prater (MU): 6-1
149 – Cody Harrington (UNCG) dec. Marcus Hoehn (MU): 3-1
Updated Records
125 – Austin DeVoe: 29-12 (72-43)
133 – Tyler McCormick: 24-6 (44-20)
141 – Amond Prater: 18-8 (18-8)
149 – Marcus Hoehn: 8-10 (8-10)
157 – Michael Chandler: 16-12 (16-12)
165 – Matt Pell: 29-3 (95-24)
174 – Ben Askren: 38-0 (104-8)
184 – Joey Garrity: 21-21 (21-21)
197 – Jeff Foust: 14-5 (84-34)
HWT – Sean Connole 18-22 (18-22)
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