HUNTER NEIGHBORS
MULES WRESTLING 2013 -14 MEDIA GUIDE
TODD BRIER
ERIC MATEO
TY LOETHEN
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRALMISSOURI University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling
2013-14 Central Missouri Mules Schedule Date Opponent Location Time Nov. 8 Labette CC/Wentworth CC Warrensburg, Mo. 5 p.m. Nov. 17 UCM Open Warrensburg, Mo. 10 a.m. Nov. 23 at Nebraska-Kearney Open Kearney, Neb. 9 a.m. Dec. 7 at Simpson Invitational Indianola, Iowa 9 a.m. Dec. 14-15 at Midwest Classic Indianapolis, Ind. 10 a.m./9 a.m. Jan. 5 Comfort Inn UCM duals Warrensburg, Mo. 12 p.m. Jan. 9 McKendree Warrensburg, Mo. 7 p.m. Jan. 12 Roger Denker Open Warrensburg, Mo. 10 a.m. Jan. 17 Truman Warrensburg, Mo. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at Missouri Valley Invite Marshall, Mo. 9 a.m. Jan. 22 Lindenwood Warrensburg, Mo. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at Arkansas Baptist Little Rock, Ark. 7 p.m. Jan. 25 at Ouachita Baptist Arkadelphia, Ark. 2 p.m. Jan. 29 at Central Oklahoma Edmond, Okla. 7 p.m. Jan. 30 at Newman Wichita, Kan. 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at Fort Hays State Hays, Kan. 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at Nebraska-Kearney Kearney, Neb. 7 p.m. Feb. 16 MIAA Championships Hays, Kan. 9 a.m. Feb. 28-March 1 NCAA-II Super Regional Edmond, Okla. TBA March 8-9 at NCAA-II Championships Cleveland, Ohio TBA
Home meets listed in Bold at the UCM Multipurpose Building All times listed are Central and subject to change
2 University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling Table of Contents General Information
Central Missouri Media Information...... 2 Name of School...... University of Central Missouri The UCM Multipurpose Building...... 3 Location...... Warrensburg, MO 64093 Founded...... 1871 Enrollment...... 12,000 2013-2014 Mules Wrestling Nickname...... Mules 2013-14 Mules Roster...... 4 School Colors...... Cardinal & Black Head Coach Justin Ensign...... 6-7 Arena...... UCM Multipurpose Building Assistant Coaches...... 8-9 Capacity...... 8,500 Meet the Returners...... 10-14 Affiliation...... NCAA Division II Meet the Newcomers...... 15-18 Conference...... Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Assoc. (MIAA) 2013-14 Season Preview...... 19 President...... Dr. Charles M. Ambrose Mules All-Time Roster...... 20 Athletics Director...... Jerry Hughes Associate Athletic Directors...... Kathy Anderson The Opponents Athletic Department Phone...... 660-543-4250 Non-Conference Opponents...... 22 Athletic Website...... www.UCMathletics.com MIAA Opponents...... 23 All-Time Series Records...... 24 Coaching Staff Head Coach...... Justin Ensign 2012-2013 In Review / Records & History Alma Mater...... Wagner College (2007) Season Recap...... 26 Record at School...... 16-28-0 (fourth season) 2012-13 Final Statistics...... 27 Career Record (yrs.)...... same Mules All-Time Results...... 28-31 Assistant Coaches: Blake Gillis, Sean White, Dylan Azinger, Brad Hughes, Year-by-Year Results/Coaching Records...... 32 Clarence Neely Mules National Champions/All-Americans...... 33 Head Athletic Trainer...... Ron DuBuque Mules National Qualifiers/Team Records...... 34-35 Mules Individual All-Time Leaders...... 36 Team Information 2012-13 Dual record...... 6-7-0 Letterwinners Returning / Lost...... 9 / 4 The University of Central Missouri About the University of Central Missouri...... 38-39 UCM President / Board of Governors...... 40 History Athletics Administration & Staff...... 41-45 First year of wrestling...... 1963 Why the Mules and Jennies?...... 46-47 Overall all-time record...... 417-421-11 Welcome to Warrensburg, Missouri...... 48 Number of All-Americans...... 42 Number of National Champions...... 4
The MIAA Media Relations Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association...... 49 Assistant Athletic Director/Media Relations...... Mike Knipper Email...... [email protected] Wrestling Contact...... Madison Llewellyn Email...... [email protected] Office Phone...... 660-543-4080 Fax...... 660-543-8034 Media Relations Assistants...... Madison Llewellyn, Kim Lakner
Credits The 2013-14 Wrestling Media Guide is a publication of the University of Central Missouri Athletics Media Relations Office, Mike Knipper director. Designed, written, and edited by Madison Llewellyn, with editorial assistance provided by Mike Knipper and Tim Pinkston. Cover design by Erin Livengood, UCM University Relations. Action photos courtesy of UCM Photo Services and Dave Kopp--The Studio. Special thanks to the Central Missouri Office of University Relations for providing the information on the university and administration. For media credentials contact the UCM Athletics Media Relations Office at 660-543-4312.
Mules & Jennies on the Internet Media members and fans can access information about the Mules and Jennies around the clock, as information about Central Missouri Athletics, the MIAA, and NCAA Division II is available via the Internet. To access information, go to www.UCMathletics.com. Central Missouri Athletics Web pages are maintained by the UCM Athletics Media Relations Department.
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Media members and fans can access information about the Mules and Jennies around the clock, as information about Central Missouri Athletics, the MIAA, and NCAA Division II is available via the Internet. Access information at www.UCMathletics.com. UCM football, basketball, and select baseball game broadcasts may also be heard on the Internet by going to the link on the UCM Athletic Web Page or to www.warrensburgradio.com. Central Missouri Athletic Web page are maintained by the UCM Athletic Media Relations office, Mike Knipper director. Fans can also receive updates via their cell phone by signing up for textcaster on the UCM athletic website.
The Central Missouri Sports Radio Network Broadcast Team: Greg Hassler and Shawn Jones. Primary Media Outlets Newspapers/Print Warrensburg Daily Star-Journal - Corey Edwards, Sports Editor Media Credentials 135 East Market Street, Warrensburg, MO 64093 All requests for press, photo, or broadcast credentials and press box space for Central Missouri home Phone - 660-747-8123, Fax - 660-747-8741 games should be made at least two days in advance to the Athletic Media Relations Office, Mike The Muleskinner (student newspaper) - Student Editor Knipper, Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations: Wood Room 312-14, UCM, Warrensburg, MO 64093 Phone - 660-543-4312; Fax - 660-543-8034; Phone - 660-543-4050, Fax - 660-543-8663 Email - [email protected] Kansas City Star - Chris Fickett, Colleges Editor; Blair Kerkhoff, Beat Writer 1729 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64108 Phone - 816-234-4141, Fax - 816-234-4360 Radio/Television Broadcasts Sedalia Democrat - Kyle Smith, Sports Editor Approval for radio/television broadcasts of all Central Missouri home games must be received in 700 South Massachusetts, Sedalia, MO 65301 advance from the Media Relations Office. Phone - 660-826-1000, Fax - 660-826-0400 The Athletics Office at Central Missouri provides one telephone line for use by visiting radio stations on a reciprocal basis. Stations wishing to use the line should contact the Media Relations Office at least one week in advance. Radio Television stations seeking videotape highlights may wish to contact KMOS-TV. KOKO 1450 AM/ KWKJ 98.5 The BAR - Greg Hassler, Sports Director P.O. Box 398, Warrensburg, MO 64093 Phone - 660-747-9191, Fax 660-747-5611 Photographers KMZU 100.7 FM - Rod Tompkins, Sports Director Photo credentials allow access to both the sideline and press box/row areas, and must be displayed at 102 North Mason Street, Carrollton, MO 64633 all times. NCAA rules require photographers to remain in their designated areas. Any questions should Phone - 660-542-0404, Fax - 660-542-0420 be referred to the UCM Athletic Media Relations Office. KXKX 105.7 FM - Doug Sokolowski, Sports Director 2209 S. Limit, Sedalia, MO 65301 Phone - 660-885-7517, Fax 660-885-8318 Game Services KDKD 95.3 FM - David Lee, Sports Director Working media members are provided with a program, pregame notes, and statistics, as well as P.O. Box 448, Clinton, MO 64735 complete final game statistics and play-by-play accounts. Phone - 660-885-6141, Fax - 660-885-4801
Telephones/Internet Television A limited number of telephones and telephone lines for electronic transmission of stories are available KMOS-TV - University of Central Missouri, on a first-come, first-served basis. There will also be several network cable lines available for home Wood Room 11 basketball, baseball, and football games as well as wireless internet in those three venues. A fax Phone - 660-543-4155, Fax - 660-543-8863 machine is available on a limited basis. MetroSports - TBA, General Manager, 6550 Winchester Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64133 Phone - 816-358-5360, Fax - 816-358-5479 Student-Athlete Interviews Student-Athlete interviews during the week must be arranged through the Athletic Media Relations Office. Please make arrangements in advance. For telephone interviews, players will be instructed to return all calls collect or toll free. Home telephone and cell phone numbers, and email addresses will NOT be released. UCM Media Relations Staff All postgame interviews are to be conducted outside of the locker room area following a customary 10-minute “cooling-off period.” Mike Knipper Kim Lakner Madison Llewellyn Assistant AD Media Relations/ Media Relations/ Media Relations Marketing Assistant Marketing Assistant Athletic Media Relations Office The UCM Athletic Media Relations Office is located upstairs in Room 203 of the Multipurpose Building. Telephone number is 660-543-4312. Fax number is 660-543-8034.
Follow the Mules and Jennies on KMOS-TV During the season, media and fans can also keep up with the Mules and Jennies on “Sportspage,” your weekly one-hour inside look at UCM Athletics on KMOS-TV, UCM’s Public Television Station. 4 University of Central Missouri Multipurpose Building
Considered one the finest facilities of its kind in the nation, the Multipurpose Building is in its 36th year of service to the university. The $5.5 million facility was built at no expense to the State of Missouri, as financing was accomplished solely through student fees. The “Multi” truly lives up to its name, as it is one of the busiest places on campus. In addition to being the home of Mules and Jennies basketball and indoor track and field, Jennies volleyball, and Mules wrestling, the facility is used by university students, faculty, and staff, as well as the general public. Designed primarily for recreational use, the building features a spacious main arena with a six- lane track, a swimming pool, five indoor and two outdoor handball/racquetball courts, areas for free and universal weights, an activities area, locker rooms, meeting rooms, and offices for UCM’s Intercollegiate Athletics staff. The main arena can accommodate four basketball or six volleyball courts at one time or all of In addition, the MIAA Indoor Track and Field the events for an indoor track meet. Championships are contested in the Multipurpose Seating capacity in the Multipurpose Building Building. The facility is also used for UCM’s annual is 8,500 for basketball and volleyball, making it the commencement ceremonies, major concerts, and other largest such facility in the MIAA. It also seats 1,640 fans UCM events. for indoor track meets and 10,000 people for concerts. The Multi underwent a major renovation during Numerous special events take place in the Multi the summer of 1998. An inlaid-wood floor was installed each year. It hosted the Missouri State High School in the main arena, replacing most of the original Tartan Activities Association’s state volleyball tournament surface and eliminating the need for the portable-wood from 1988 until 2008, and state high school playoff floor that had been used for basketball since 1988. games for basketball are also played annually in the Additionally, the running track was resurfaced and new building. jumping and vaulting pits were created for track and field.
5 University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling 2013-2014 Roster Name Weight Class (lbs.) Yr. Hometown High School Previous School Ty Balty 125 Jr. Rogersville, Mo. Logan Rogersville HS Michael Boyd 157 So. Odessa, Mo. Odessa HS Caleb Braun 285 Fr. Warrensburg, Mo. Warrensburg HS Todd Brier 165 Sr. Nevada, Mo. Nevada HS Frank Cagnina 149 Jr. Hillsdale, NJ Queen of Peace HS Logan Cairer 165 Fr. Oak Grove, Mo. Oak Grove HS Jacob Clark 280 So. Independence, Mo. Blue Springs HS Malacai Collins 125 Fr. Warrensburg, Mo. Warrensburg HS Hayden Deblieck 205 Fr. Indianola, Iowa Indianola HS Aaron Engle 149/157 Fr. Kansas City, Mo. Staley HS Chris Harris 285 Jr. Clinton, Mo. Clinton HS Roy Hickman 197 Fr. Richton Park, Ill. Rich South HS Donald Hollinshead 149 Fr. Joplin, Mo. Joplin HS Brennan Johnson 165 Fr. Excelsior Springs, Mo. Excelsior Springs HS Zadac Lankford 149 Fr. Warrensburg, Mo. Warrensburg HS Tyler Loethen 165 So. Jefferson City, Mo. Helias Catholic HS Nicholas Lovejoy 210 So. Warrensburg, Mo. Webb City HS Eric Mateo 133 R-So. St. Robert, Mo. Waynesville HS Derek Morgan 197 Fr. Knob Noster, Mo. Knob Noster Senior High Hunter Neighbors 125/133 Fr. Jefferson City, Mo. Jefferson City HS Joshua Ploof 174 Jr. McGuire AFB, N.J. Northern Burlington HS Gloucester College Jacob Reiman 174/184 So. Holden, Mo. Holden HS Andrew Robinson 133 Jr. Anchorage, Alaska Dimond HS Iowa Central CC Alex Schmersahl 157 R-So. Centralia, Mo. Centralia HS Arizona State Nolan Smith 285/HWT Fr. Kansas City, Mo. Park Hill HS Joey Sokolowski 165 So. Harrisonville, Mo. Harrisonville HS Grant Sparks 185 Fr. Olathe, Kan. Olathe East HS Zeb Spicer 157 Jr. Ozark, Mo. Ozark HS Zachery Storey 157/149 Fr. Independence, Mo. Blue Springs HS Tarrell Strader 125 Fr. St. Joseph, Mo. Central HS Marcus Sunde 184 Sr. Harrisonville, Mo. Harrisonville HS Josh Thomson 165 R-Fr. Odessa, Mo. Odessa HS Evan Young 157 Fr. Odessa, Mo. Odessa HS
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8 Head Coach Justin Ensign The Ensign File: Alma Mater...... Wagner College, 2007 Record/Years at UCM...... 16-28-0 (fourth season) Overall Record/Years...... same UCM All-Time Dual Record...... 417-421-11 (.498)
The 2013-14 season is Justin Ensign’s fourth season as the head coach of the Central Missouri Mules Wrestling squad. In his first season as head coach Ensign guided the Mules to a 7-7 dual record with three individual national qualifiers, finishing tied for 30th in the nation. In his second season the Mules were plagued with injuries, finishing with a 3-14 record in duals. However, the Mules had numerous top finishers at several tournaments throughout the season. Ensign also helped coach 2011-12 All-Region honoree Nick Viterisi, who posted an impressive 28-15 record for the Mules in his redshirt-sophomore year. Last season the Mules finished 6-7, with a 2-3 conference record. Ensign finished the 2012-13 season coaching Eric Mateo, a redshirt sophomore, in the NCAA-II Wrestling Championship, who went 21-21 in the 2012-2013 season. Prior to being named the eighth bench boss in Central Missouri history, Ensign spent two years as a graduate assistant coach under legendary Mules Wrestling coach Robin Ersland, who left UCM for the head coaching position at Minot State (N.D.) following the 2009-2010 season. During the two years Ensign was a graduate assistant under Ersland the Mules compiled a 14- 16 dual record, while finishing in the top 25 at the NCAA National Championships both seasons (18th in 2009, 22nd in 2010). Ensign also helped guide the Mules to five individual All-American performances. Before coming to Central Missouri, Ensign spent one season as an assistant coach at Division I Wagner University in Staten Island, N.Y., after a four-year career for the Seahawks. During his time at Wagner, he was named team MVP two times and spent two seasons ranked in the top five in the CAA. He was also a two-year team captain, and two-time Iron Man award winner. Ensign was a four-year starter, twice at both 141 and 149 pounds. As an assistant coach during the 2007-08 season for Wagner, he helped the Seahawks finish fourth at the Virginia duals. Ensign also had two NCAA-I East Region third place winners. The Cherry Hill, N.J. native earned his bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education and Sociology from Wagner in 2007 and earned his master’s in Sports Management from Central Missouri in spring, 2011.
Ensign’s All-Time Coaching Record
Season Win Lost Tied Home Away Neutral Pct. 2010-2011 7 7 0 5-3 2-4 0-0 .500 2011-2012 3 14 0 1-3 1-5 1-6 .176 2012-2013 6 7 0 0-7 5-0 1-0 .462 Totals 16 28 0 6-13 8-9 2-6 .364 9 University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling Blake Gillis
Blake Gillis is in his second season as top assistant for the Mules wrestling program. Gillis cames to Central Missouri from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa where he was a four-time All-American, four- time NCAA Finalist and won a national title in 2007. Gillis also won two team national championships and had a pair of runner- up finishes. Gillis previously coached the Mules from 2008 to December of 2009 on a team that had three All-Americans before he left to train full-time in freestyle wrestling. He placed fourth in the 2010 U.S. Open and qualified for the 2010 World Team Trials. The Spencer, Iowa native earned his bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts with an emphasis in Public Relations from Wartburg in 2008 and is currently working towards his master’s degree in Sports and Exercise Science Administration at UCM. Gillis and his wife, Krystal, have two children, Grayson and Avery.
Sean White
Sean White is in his first season as an assistant coach with the Mules wrestling program after spending the previous two years on the coaching staff at Neosho County Community College. While at NCCC, he helped coach the Panthers to an 11th place finish at the NJCAA National Tournament in 2012, including a national champion at 125 pounds and two All-Americans and a 13th place finish in 2013, with a national champion at 133 pounds and four All-Americans. Prior to NCCC he was the assistant strength & conditioning coach at Colorado Mesa Unviersity, where he worked with 600 student-athletes in the area of strength, power, agility and speed. He also assisted with the Colorado Mesa wrestling team. White is a graduate of Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. He was a Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference champion and helped lead the Knights to four conference titles and two NCAA-III National Championships. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Fitness Management from Wartburg and is currently pursuing his master’s degree in Sports Management at UCM. 10 2013-2014 Assistant Coaches
Dylan Azinger
Dylan Azinger is in his first season as a graduate Azinger was a two-time Iowa State Placewinner assistant with the Mules wrestling program, following a at Central DeWitt High School and was also an all-state career at Wartburg College. football player. He was a two-time NCAA-III All-American and He graduated from Wartburg in the spring of two-time Iowa Conference Champion for the Knights, 2013 and is currently pursuing his master’s degree in helping Wartburg to four straight conference titles and Sports Management at UCM. three NCAA National Championships.
Brad Hughes
Brad Hughes enters his third season as an He is originally from Knob Noster, Missouri assistant coach for the Mules after wrestling at and is a 2006 graduate of Knob Noster High School. Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa last year. Hughes placed fourth in the state of Missouri at 189 Hughes was a two-time national qualifier while at pounds in 2005. Northwestern College in the 285 pound weight class.
Clarence Neely
Clarence Neely is in his first season as an assistant In high school Neely wrestled at Blue Springs High coach for the Mules wrestling program. School, where he was a three year starter. Neely was the Neely wrestled for the University of Central Missouri Missouri State runner-up in 2006, and the Missouri State last season. He finished the sesason with a 11-5 overall Champion in 2008. Neely was a two time district champion, record. Neely also wrestled at the University of Missouri and and a three time All-American. His senior year Neely was Missouri Baptist. During his time at Missouri Baptist, Neely was ranked 13th in the United States. an NAIA All-American. Neely studied communications in his undergrad.
11 University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling As a sophomore Balty wrestled at 125 pounds Ty Balty and had a 6-15 overall record with 19 takedowns, Junior | 125 lbs. and one fall. He was named to the NCAA Division-II Rogersville, Mo. honorable mention All-Academic Team. Logan-Rogersville HS As a freshman he wrestled at 125 pounds and had a Career Statistics 5-28 overall record with three takedowns, 25 escapes, six reversals and one win by fall. Year...... Record...... Falls...... Tech. Falls...... TD...... Major Dec. In high school Balty was a two-time conference 2011-12....5-28...... 1...... 0...... 3...... 0 champion while at Logan-Rogersville High School 2012-13....6-15...... 1...... 0...... 19...... 0 as well as a one-time district champion and state qualifier. TOTALS...... 11-43...... 2...... 0...... 22...... 0 Balty is the son of Lyn and Debbie Balty. He is a Physical Education major. Michael Boyd Sophomore | 157 lbs. As a freshman he had a 9-28 record last season, with Odessa, Mo. three falls, one tech fall and 15 take downs. Odessa HS In high school Boyd was a four year letterwinner. He Career Statistics made the All-State, All-Conference and All-District teams. His senior season he had a 48-6 overall record, Year...... Record...... Falls...... Tech. Falls...... TD...... Major Dec. and a career record of 114-56. 2012-13....9-28...... 3...... 1...... 15...... 0
TOTALS...... 9-28...... 3...... 1...... 15...... 0 Boyd is the son of Mike and Patty Boyd. He is an education major.
As a junior Brier wrestled at 197 and 184 pounds. He finished Todd Brier the season with a 20-19 overall record, with 11 falls, 34 takedowns and one win by major decision. He was named to the Senior | 197 lbs. NCAA Division-II honorable mention All-Academic Team for the Nevada, Mo. second time in his career. He led the team in pins (11), and was second in reversals (10). He was fourth in escapes (37), and had Nevada HS the third fastest fall on the team (:40) As a sophomore Brier wrestled at 165 pounds and compiled Career Statistics a 13-18 overall record with six wins by fall, 28 takedowns, 30 escapes and seven reversals. Brier was named to the NCAA Division II honorable mention All-Aademic Team, and was named Year...... Record...... Falls...... Tech. Falls...... TD...... Major Dec. to the CoSIDA Academic All-District team. 2010-11....13-23...... 2...... 1...... 32...... 1 2011-12....13-18...... 6...... 0...... 28...... 1 As a freshman Brier had a winning percentage of .333 and an overall record of 13-26 while wrestling at 165 pounds. He had 2012-13....20-19...... 11...... 0...... 34...... 1 two falls, one technical fall and one major decision as a freshman. TOTALS...... 46-60...... 19...... 1...... 94...... 3 In high school Brier was a State medalist as a senior, and two- time state qualifier. He was a four-year letter winner, and voted the teams most valuable wrestler twice. Brier is the son of Steve and Karri Brier. He is majoring in Safety Management. 12 2013-2014 Returners Jacob Clark Freshman-RS| 285 lbs./HWT As a freshman Clark competed unattached, and Independence, Mo. finished 10-10 with three falls and three takedowns. (Blue Springs HS) In high school Clark was a four-year letterwinner. Career Statistics His senior year he went 42-12 and finished fourth at State. He was also named to the All-Conference and Year...... Record...... Falls...... Tech. Falls...... TD...... Major Dec. 2012-13....10-10...... 3...... 0...... 3...... 0 All-District team his senior year.
TOTALS...... 10-10...... 3...... 0...... 3...... 0 Clark is the son of Rick and Kim Clark. He is majoring in Wildlife Management and Resources.
Aaron Engle Freshman-RS | 149/157 lbs. Kansas City, Mo. As a freshman Engle competed unattached and had Staley HS a 3-6 record.
Career Statistics In high school Engle was a four-year letterwinner. He qualified for State three times, medaling twice. He was Year...... Record...... Falls...... Tech. Falls...... TD...... Tm. Pt a State and District Champion once. 2012-13....3-6...... 0...... 0...... 1
TOTALS...... 3-6...... 0...... 1...... 1...... Engle is the son of David and Tami Engle. He is a Physical Education Major.
As a sophmore Loethen had a 20-9 record with nine Tyler Loethen falls and one tech fall. He also had 24 takedowns. Loethen led the team in two-point near falls (9) and Junior| 165 lbs. three-point near falls (12). He was second in winning Jefferson City, Mo. percetage (67%), pins (9), and fastest fall (:20). Helias Catholic HS | Northern Illinois At Northern Illinois Loethen was a letterwinner and Career Statistics started as a freshman. In high school Loethen had a 139-7 record and was Year...... Record...... Falls...... Tech. Falls...... TD...... Major Dec. the 2011 State Champion. He was a two time Brute 2012-13....20-9...... 9...... 1...... 24...... 0 Adidas National Champion, Freestyle Champion in 2011, and Greco Roman State Champion in 2011. TOTALS...... 20-9...... 9...... 1...... 24...... 0 Loethen holds multiple state records, and was also a powerlifting State Champion... Loethen is the son of Ryan and Angela Loethen. He is majoring in Agricultural Business. 13 University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling As a redshirt sophomore Mateo wrestled at 141 pounds, and Eric Mateo had a 18-16 overall record. He was the only member of the Mules squad to qualify for the NCAA-II Championship. Mateo Junior- RS| 133/141 lbs. finished the season with the most takedowns on the team (61), St. Robert, Mo. and in wins by major decision (4). He was second in reversals (10) Waynesville, HS and in three-point near falls (9) As a redshirt freshman Mateo wrestled at 133 pounds, and had a 25-13 overall record with four wins by fall, 47 takedowns, 39 Career Statistics escapes, and three reversals. He led the team in both two-point nearfalls (17) and three-point nearfalls (12) as well as wins by Year...... Record...... Falls...... Tech. Falls...... TD...... Major Dec. technical falls (4). 2011-12....25-13...... 4...... 4...... 47...... 0 In high school Mateo won the Missouri class four state title as a 2012-13....18-16...... 3...... 1...... 61...... 4 senior. He made the All-Conference team three times, and All- District twice. He took fourth place at Greco Junior Nationals in TOTALS...... 43-29...... 7...... 5...... 108...... 4 2010. Mateo is the son of Mel and Michelle Hempstead. He is majoring in Physical Eduation
Hunter Neighbors As a freshman Neighbors wrestled at 133 pounds, Sophomore| 133 lbs. and had a 17-22 record, with six wins by fall, 19 Jefferson City, Mo. takedowns, and one win by major decision. He was Jefferson City HS third on the team in pins (6), in two-point near falls (8), and in reversals (8). Career Statistics In high school Neighbors was a letter winner all four Year...... Record...... Falls...... Tech. Falls...... TD...... Major Dec. years, and had a 53-3 record his senior year. He was 2012-13....17-22...... 6...... 0...... 13...... 2 the District Champion twice, and placed third at State TOTALS...... 17-22...... 6...... 0...... 13...... 2 his junior year. He was the State runner up his senior year.
Neighbors is the son of David and Dawn Neighbors.
Jacob Reiman As a sophomore Reiman had a 2-4 record, with a fall and two takedowns, before suffering a season ending Sophomore-RS. | 174 lbs. injury. Holden, Mo. Holden HS As a freshman Reiman redshirted but wrestled unattached at both 174 and 184 pounds. He had Career Statistics a 5-5 overall record with three wins by fall, eight takedowns, eight escapes and one reversal. Year...... Record...... Falls...... Tech. Falls...... TD...... Major Dec. 2011-12....5-5...... 3...... 0...... 8...... 0 In high school Reiman was a perfect 46-0 and 2012-13....2-4...... 1...... 0...... 2...... 0 claimed the state title his senior year at Holden High School. He finished second in the state his junior year TOTALS...... 7-9...... 4...... 0...... 10...... 0 and third his sophomore year. Reiman is the son of Curtis and Janet Reiman. He is a Nursing major. 14 2013-2014 Returners
Joshua Ploof As a junior Ploof had a 13-26 overall record, with Senior| 174 lbs. five falls, 15 takedowns, and two major decisions. He McGuire AFB, N.J. was second on the team in escapes (45). Northern Burlington HS|Gloucester College At Gloucester College Ploof was a two time national qualifier, and a member of the regional championship Career Statistics team. Year...... Record...... Falls...... Tech. Falls...... TD...... Major Dec. In high school Ploof was a varsity wrestler his 2012-13....13-26...... 5...... 0...... 15...... 2 freshman and sophomore season. He was the District runner up as a sophomore and was a member of the TOTALS...... 13-26...... 5...... 0...... 15...... 2 District Championship team. Ploof is the son of Kevin and Kathleen Ploof. He is majoring in Health Studies.
Nolan Smith Sophomore| 285 lbs. Kansas City, Mo. As a freshman Smith had a 15-13 record with six Park Hill HS falls and 19 takedowns. He was third on the team in pins (6). Career Statistics
Year...... Record...... Falls...... Tech. Falls...... TD...... Major Dec. In high school Smith was a four year letterwinner. 2012-13....15-13...... 6...... 0...... 19...... 0 He was an All-Conference First Team selection, and a part of two State Championship teams. TOTALS...... 15-13...... 6...... 0...... 19...... 0 Smith is the son of Robert and Tara Smith. He is majoring in Physical Education.
As a redshirt-sophomore Set out the season after having Zeb Spicer off-season surgery. Junior-RS. | 157 lbs. Ozark, Mo. As a redshirt-freshman Spicer wrestled at 157 pounds and Ozark HS compiled a 11-9 record with six wins by fall, six takedowns, 10 escapes and a team-high eight reversals. Career Statistics As a freshman Spicer redshirted but wrestled unattached Year...... Record...... Falls...... Tech. Falls...... TD...... Major Dec. and had a winning percentage of .400 with an overall 2010-11....8-12...... 1...... 0...... 5...... record of 8-12 with one fall and one major decision while 2011-12....11-9...... 6...... 0...... 6...... wrestling at 157 pounds. 2012-13...... In high school Spicer was a two-time place-winner at TOTALS...... 19-21...... 7...... 0...... 11...... Missouri Class 3 state tournament. He took fourth place as a junior, and runner up as a senior. Spicer is the son of Jeff and Tammy Spicer. He is majoring in Agricultural Business. 15 University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling Marcus Sunde Senior| 174 lbs. As a sophomore Sunde wrestled at 174 pounds and Harrisonville, Mo. had a 0-15 overall record. Harrisonville HS As a freshman he wrestled at 174 pounds and had a Career Statistics 2-14 overall record with one reversal.
Year...... Record...... Falls...... Tech. Falls...... TD...... Major Dec. 2011-12....2-14...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 0 In high school Sunde was a second team all- 2012-13....0-15...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 0 conference selection.
TOTALS...... 2-29...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 0 Sunde is the son of son of Mark and Debra Sunde. He is majoring in Graphic Design.
16 2013-2014 Newcomers Caleb Braun Frank Cagnina Freshman | 285 lbs. Junior | 149 lbs. Warrensburg, Mo. Hillsdale, N.J. Warrensburg HS Queen of Peace HS|Lehigh/Iowa Central In high school Braun was a four time letter winner. He made Second Team All-Conference his junior and senior At his previous college Cagnina was a NCAA Division year. In his senior season he finished sixth at State. I Qualifier. In one season at Lehigh University he had an Warrensburg High School won their conference all four overall record of 28-6. years Braun was a part of the team. In his sophomore year In high school Cagnina was a three-time State the team finished second at districts, and fourth at state his Champion. He won the title at 103 pounds his freshman senior year. year, 125 pounds his junior year, and 130 pounds his Braun also lettered all four years in football, and made senior year. Academic All-State senior year. Cagnina is the son of Frank and Kim Cagnina. He is Braun is the son of Bob and Jeri Braun. He is majoring in majoring in Education and General Studies. Physical Education. Logan Cairer Malacai Collins Freshman | 149 lbs. Freshman| 125 lbs. Oak Grove, Mo. Warrensburg, Mo. Oak Grove HS Warrensburg HS In high school Collins was a four time letter winner. In high school Cairer qualified for state three times, and He was also a four time all-conference champion. finished fourth, sixth, and first. He made the Academic Collins qualified for state four times, and placed three All-State team three times. times. As a team, Oak Grove won state twice, with two Warrensburg High School won their conference all conference titles, and three district titles while Cairer was four years Collins was a part of the team. His senior on the team. year the team placed fourth at state. Cairer also lettered three times in golf and two times in Collins was also made the Academic all-state team his football. senior year. Cairer is the son of Todd and Kathy Cairer. He is majoring Collins is the son of Kevin and Erica Collins. He is in Biology. majoring in criminal justice. Hayden Deblieck Chris Harris Freshman| 184 lbs. Junior| 285 lbs. Indianola, Iowa Clinton, Mo. Indianola HS Clinton HS
Harris was a member of the 2009-2010 Mules Wrestling Team. In high school Deblieck was a two-time letter winner. In high school Harris lettered all four years. He qualified for state three times, placing sixth his He also lettered in football twice. sophomore year and fourth his senior year. Harris was named to the All-Conference Second Team his junior year, and All-Conference First Team his senior year. Deblieck is the son of Arian and Michelle Deblick. He is an Aviation major. Harris also lettered in football, and made Second Team All-State at left guard. Harris is the son of Dale and Amy Harris. He is majoring in Economics. 17 University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling Roy Hickman Donald Hollinshead Freshman| 197 lbs. Freshman| 149 lbs. Richton Park, Ill. Joplin, Mo. Rich South HS Joplin HS
In high school Hickman lettered three times, and qualified for State twice, finishing second his senior In high school Hollinshead lettered all four years. He year. He made All-Conference First Team three times. qualified for state once, and was named Second Team All-Conference his senior year. Hickman also lettered in football three times. He made the All-Coference First Team twice. Hickman played Hollinshead also lettered in football his freshman and football for the UCM team in the 2013 season. sophomore years. Hickman is the son of Roy Elmer and Candis Hickman. Hollinshead is the son of Don and Laura Land. He is He is majoring in Kinesiology. majoring in exercise science.
Brennan Johnson Zadac Lankford Freshman| 157 lbs. Freshman| 141/149 lbs. Excelsior Springs, Mo. Warrensburg, Mo. Excelsior Springs HS Warrensburg HS
In high school Johnson qualified for State four times, In high school Lankford lettered all four years. He and was State champion twice. He made Second made First Team All-Conference all four years. His Team All-Conference twice, and was named MVP of sophomore year he finished fourth in State, and was District 4 Class 2. His senior year he made First Team State Champion his senior year. All-District. Warrensburg High School was All-Conference all four Johnson also made Second Team All-District in soccer. years Lankford was on the team. They placed fourth at state his senior year. Johnson is the son of Brik and Betty Johnson. He is majoring in Biochemistry. Lankford also lettered in football all four years, and in track his freshman and sophomore years. Nicholas Lovejoy Derek Morgan Freshman- RS| 197 lbs. Freshman| 285 lbs. Webb City, Mo. Knob Noster, Mo. Webb City HS | Missouri Southern Knob Noster HS
In high school Morgan was a four-time letter winner, two time State Qualifier. His sophomore and senior In high school Lovejoy was a four-time letter winner, season Morgan made First Team All-Conference, and and finished fourth at state. had the most takedowns on his team. His senior season Morgan was the State Champion at 220 pounds. He also played football, helping his team to two state Morgan also lettered in football all four years. His titles. sophomore year he was named Honorable Mention All-Conference Linebacker. Junior year Morgan was Lovejoy is the son of Steve and Jo Lovejoy. He is named Honorable Mention All-Conference Offensive majoring in Business Management. Line, and First Team All-Conference Defensive End. Morgan is the son of James and Deidra Morgan. He is 18 an undecided major. 2013-2014 Newcomers Andrew Robinson Alex Schmersahl Junior| 133 lbs. Sophomore- RS| 149/157 lbs. Anchorage, Alaska Centralia, Mo. Diamond HS| Iowa Central CC Centralia HS|Arizona State Schmersahl previously was a member of the Arizona State wrestling team. In high school Schmersahl lettered all four years, In high school Robinson lettered one year in qualified for state three times, finished fifth his wrestling, and two years in hockey. sophomore year, second his junior year, and first his senior year. Robinson is the son of Eric and Yoko Robinson. He is Schmersahl also lettered three years in football. His senior year he was the All-State Quarterback, and majoring in Saftey Management. All-Conference Player of the Year. Schmersahl is the son of Pete and Lisa. He is majoring in secondary education.
Joey Sokolowski Grant Sparks Sophomore| 165 lbs. Freshman| 174 lbs. Harrisonville, Mo. Olathe, Kan. Harrisonville HS Olathe East HS
In high school Sokolowski lettered in wrestling twice, In high school Sparks placed 5th at 6A State. and football once. Sparks is the son of Todd and Diane Sparks. He is Sokolowski is the son of Gene and Sharon Sokolowski. majoring in Criminal Justice. He is majoring in History Education.
Zachary Storey Tarrell Strader Freshman| 157 lbs. Freshman| 125 lbs. Blue Springs, Mo. St. Joseph, Mo. Blue Springs South HS Central HS
In high school Strader was a four time letter winner. In high school Storey was a four time letter winner. He qualified for State once, and finsihed second. He He was Honorable Mention for the All-District Team was named to the All-Conference team twice. once. Strader also lettered in track three times. Storey is the son of Terry and Kim Storey. He is majoring in Business. Strader is the son of Tarrell Stevenson and Elionder Strader. He is majoring in art. 19 University of Central Missouri 2013-2014 Mules Wrestling Season Preview Aaron Strope Josh Thomson Sophomore- RS| 149 lbs. Freshman- RS| 157/165 lbs. Westphalia, Mo. Odessa, Mo. Fatima HS Odessa HS| Maryville Thomson redshirted his freshman year at Maryville. In high school Thomson was a four time letter winner, and qualified for state all four years. He finished third In high school Strope was All-State twice, and at State his junior year and was the State Champion qualified for state four times. He was the State his senior year. He made the All-Conference Team Champion his senior year. twice and was the District Wrestler of the Year and won a sportmanship award his senior year. Strope is the son of Michael and Irene Strope. He is a Pre-Physical Therapy major. Thomson also lettered in tennis twice. Thomson is the son of David and Traci Thomson. He is majoring in Business Managment. Evan Young Freshman| 157 lbs. Odessa, Mo. Odessa HS
In high school Young was a four time letter winner and two time District Champ. He finished fourth at State as a freshman, third as a junior, and second as a senior. He also made the Academic All- Conference team three times. Odessa High School was the District Champion in 2011 and 2012, they were also Conference Champs in 2012. They went on to place fifth at State in 2012. Last year, Odessa High School was second in the District and finished third in State. Young also played football for Odessa. He made the All- Conference Defense and Offense team twice. He was also name All District Running Back, and All District Defensive Back. Young is the son of Brian and Stephanie Young. He is majoring in Design and Drafting.
20 2013-2014 Season Preview
The University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling squad begins their season ranked fifth in the MIAA 165 pounds: “ We have our returner Ty Loethen and 2013-2014 Preseason Poll. The Mules finished third in Josh Thomson, who is a transfer from Maryville in St. the MIAA last season, with a 6-7 overall record. Louis. Thomson had a pretty good redshirt year for This year the Mules have 12 returners, including Eric them, and still has four years left. Ty and Josh actually Mateo, the only National Qualifier from UCM last wrestled each other in a tournament, and Ty won 3-0, season. but it was a close match. But that right there is the The Mules will look to their returning members, along competition that will keep Ty honest. Josh is a former with some fresh faces to make an impact this season. Missouri State champ, we’ll find a spot somewhere.” Mules head coach, Justin Ensign breaks down the Mules weight-by-weight below. 174 pounds: “Joshua Ploof was the starter last year, but he has to sit first semester because he only has one 125 pounds: “Freshman Malacai Collins from semester of eligibility left, so he won’t start until second Warrensburg is looking pretty slick, he’s pretty good, semester. In the meantime we have Mike Boyd, a and he is someone we recruited because he is talented, freshman that has really looked good so far, he’s got a not just because he is a local kid. He’s a good athlete. big strong frame and is working really hard.” He’ll be pushed by Ty Balty who is a junior and former Academic All-American. Ty works really hard so that 184 pounds: “ Jacob Reiman will likely be our guy. He will be a good battle there, with two guys that work was out most of last season with a shoulder injury. He really hard.” is a redshirt sophomore. He just needs to step up, the talent is there.” 133 pounds: “Hunter Neighbors is looking like the favorite. Last year he started the year at 125, and by 197 pounds: “ Todd Brier started the year at 184 and the end he was wrestling 133. He had some good wins, then moved up to 197 last year. He looks good, he won he’s looking better, he’s improved in a lot of the areas over 20 matches last year. He’s also a good student, he was looking weak in last year.” Andy Robinson is and has been Academic All-American twice. This is his also expected to wrestle at 133 pounds. senior year, and this is all he has left. “ Roy Hickman and Nick Lovejoy will also be wrestling at 195 pounds. 141 pounds: “We have a returning national qualifier Hickman is currently playing football for the Mules. Eric Mateo. It’s going to be a battle between him and Aaron Engle, who had a pretty good off season. Aaron 285 pounds: “ We have Jake Clark, who we red is very talented, and has a brother that has had a lot shirted last year, placed in some tournaments. There is of success at the Division III level, which I think is pushing also Derek Morgan, a freshman from Knob Noster. He’s him to want to be more successful.” a hard worker, and looks better each day. When we recruited him we knew we had something special. “ 149 pounds: “Frank Cagnina is our big transfer this year. He was a top recruit, and has wrestled at the Season Outlook Division I National Tournament before. Frank had an off “The big thing for us is getting tough. We were picked season knee surgery, so the big thing with him will be to dead last in the conference last season, and then we stay healthy. Frank works really hard. Depth-wise we’re ended up finishing third behind two teams that got pretty deep there, we have several guys that can slide trophies at the national competition. We have a tough into that spot if we need them to. Behind Cagnina, we league, and we’ll have a rough road to get guys to the have a freshman, and state champion, Logan Carier.” National tournament. We just need to be tougher, battle and compete. I think we want it, we just need guys to 157 pounds: “We have Zeb Spicer who was a starter step up and place. We need to be more consistent. two years ago, last year he was injured. He’s coming They’ve been working hard, and they’re pretty positive back, and he’s looking good. It’s taking some time to get so far. I think it will really depend on how they react him back to a high level, because he had hip surgery, when they get knocked down, we are going to wrestle but he is still looking good. Zeb, is a pinner and with his some tough competition. We’re going to wrestle some experience all we really need is to keep him healthy.” tough teams, to help get us ready for the post season. Aside from Spicer, the Mules have Alex Schmersahl, We want to finish stronger. “ a transfer from Arizona State, and freshmen Brennan Johnson and Evan Young at 157 pounds.
21 University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling All-Time Roster Since 1995-1996 A Andrew Hicklin - 2005, 2009 P Douglas Allembaugh - 2013 Todd Hilgert - 1997, 1998 Rocky Palazzolo - 2000, 2002 David Andrade - 1996 Jordan Hinton - 2011 Alibek Pardakulov - 2002 B Ryan Hintz - 1998, 1999 Plamen Paskalev - 2003, 2005, 2006 Matt Bailes - 2008,2010 Scott Holdcraft - 1997 Drew Passley - 2000, 2002, 2003 Mike Bailey - 1997, 1998 Jeremy Hudson - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Brandon Patterson - 1995 * Grant Baker - 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Caleb Hulse - 2006, 2008, 2010 Dan Pearson - 1996 Keaton Baker - 2006, 2007, 2008 Ryan Hunter - 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004 Jacob Pfeiffer - 2013 Ty Balty - 2012, 2013 I RJ Pizzi - 1997, 1998 Brett Barbarick - 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Jeremy Irvine - 2001, 2004 Eric Pizzi - 2002, 2003 Travis Barbarick - 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 J Joshua Ploof - 2013 Will Barry - 1996, 1997, 1998 Matt Johnson - 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Q Cody Beck - 2008, 2009, 2012 Chris Johnson - 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 Jeron Quincy - 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 Jeremy Belsher - 2011,2012, 2013 K R Steve Berringer - 2002, 2003 Abe Kalka - 1998, 2001 Chad Ramey - 1996, 1997 Vince Bertucci - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Jason Ketz - 2013 Jacob Reiman - 2011, 2012, 2013 Don Bills - 1995, 1996 Stas Khaitin - 2001 Willy Ressel - 2009, 2010, 2011 Rob Bland - 1998, 1999 Wade Killgore - 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006 Wes Reynolds - 2001 Derek Bland - 1996, 1999 Aaron Kinzie - 1998, 1999 Seth Robison - 2006, 2007 Cory Bloodgood - 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010 Zak Knight - 2000 Jerimiah Rohl - 1997, 1998 Ryan Bowen - 2005 Jason Kusick - 2000 John Rolling - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Benjamin Boyd - 2013 L Brandon Russow - 2010, 2011, 2012 Michael Boyd - 2013 Dean Leaders - 1998, 1999 Denis Ryzhov - 2009, 2010 Mitchell Bradley - 2013 Jake Lehman - 2005, 2006 Doug Yeager - 1997, 1998, 1999 Tim Bradley - 2000 Sean Lenz - 2006 S Todd Brier - 2011, 2012, 2013 Kelly Lepert - 2003 Derick Sanders - 2011, 2012 Adam Butler - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Ryan Lien - 2003 Dan Schickel - 1996 C Jared Lien - 2002 Jeff Schreck - 1997, 1998 Mark Carey - 2007 Brandon Lien - 2002, 2003 Kevin Scoville - 2002, 2003, 2004 Chase Chavers - 2009 Tyler Loethen - 2013 Luke Shaw - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Byron Clark - 2008, 2009 Zach Long - 2013 Jesse Sheets - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Jacob Clark - 2013 M Connor Shene - 2013 Bryan Click - 2010 Rob Madden - 1999 Spencer Shipman - 2013 Justin Cooper - 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Brett Marshall - 2007 Seth Shippy - 2002, 2003, 2004 Lance Craig - 2004, 2005, 2006 Brandon Martin - 1999 Korak Simmons - 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000 Josh Crawford - 2001, 2003 Eric Mateo - 2012, 2013 Nathan Smith - 2000 Mick Cronk - 1998 Kenzie McClain - 2008 Nolan Smith - 2013 Vince Crowley - 2000 Luke McClure - 2011, 2012, 2013 Dan Spencer - 1999, 2000 Jake Crowley - 1999 Willie McCowan - 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004 Zeb Spicer - 2011, 2012, 2013 Nick Cunningham - 2003 Jim McDaniel - 2000, 2001, 2002 Brett Sramek - 1996 D Dan McGee - 2009 William Starks - 2011, 2012 Drew Dawson - 2007 Ian McGeorge - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Marcus Sundee - 2011, 2012, 2013 Caleb Dixon - 2006, 2007 Adam McMillin - 2013 Matt Svaglic - 1996, 1997 Kevin Domian - 2003, 2008 Jason Means - 1999, 2000, 2001 Shawn Swander - 2001 E Eric Meneses - 1998 * T Tony Eierman - 1996 Jeff Messer - 1998 Erkin Tadzhimetov - 2002 Aaron Engle - 2013 Travis Miller - 2011, 2012, 2013 Doug Thompson - 2010 F Aaron Misenhelter - 1997 Adam Tieben - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Conor Fitzgerald - 2009 Jason Moehlman - 1996, 1997, 1998 Tim Tuaquoi - 2013 William Forrest - 2006, 2009, 2010 Daniel Moore - 2005, 2006 V G Damian Moses - 1998, 1999 Nick Viterisi - 2011, 2012, 2013 Lee Gatlin - 2000, 2002, 2003 N W Leroy Gilbert - 1998 Russell Naylor- 2010, 2011 Kyle Waag - 2004 Cody Gillenwater - 2008 Lyle Neerhof - 1997, 1999 Greg Waag - 2004 Trevor Glynn - 2013 Hunter Neighbors - 2013 Marcus Walker - 2008, 2010 Tom Goss - 2001, 2002, 2003 Scott Neumann - 2010, 2011 Adam West - 2006, 2007, 2008 Kevin Grece - 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005 Jamie Newton - 2004 Brigham West - 2013 Kyle Gustin - 2009 Jeremy Nice - 2002, 2003, 2004 Demetri Westbrook - 2013 H David Nicolaescu - 2011 Jesse Whitson - 2009, 2010 Mike Hansen - 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Seth Norman - 2007 Phil Witt - 2010 Clint Harbord - 2010 Greg Northern - 2002, 2003, 2004 Diamond Wilson - 2013 Dan Harris - 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Jason Nunn - 1998 Y Grant Hartwig - 1996 O Doug Yeager - 1997, 1998, 1999 Brandon Hayes - 2006, 2009, 2010 John Ott - 2007 Z Chris Heckadon - 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 Jacob Ottman - 2001 Jesse Zuegin - 2004, 2005 John Heinemann - 1999, 2000, 2001 22 Anthony Henely - 2013 * - deceased University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling
23 University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling Non-Conference Opponents
Labette Community Wentworth Military McKendree College Academy January 9 | 7:00 p.m. November 8 | 5:00 p.m. November 8 | 7:00 p.m. Warrensburg, Mo. Warrensburg, Mo. Warrensburg, Mo. Location: ...... Lebanon, Ill. Enrollment: ...... 3,221 Location: ...... Parsons, Kan. Location: ...... Lexington, Mo. Nickname: ...... Bearcats Enrollment: ...... 1,700 Enrollment: ...... 205 Colors: ...... Purple & White Nickname: ...... Cardinals Nickname: ...... Red Dragons Conference: ...... Great Lakes Valley Colors: ...... Black & Red Colors: ...... Red & Gold Home Arena: . . .Melvin Price Convocation Center Conference: ...... N/A Conference: ...... N/A Wrestling Contact: ...... Eric Buck Home Arena: ...... Ralph Nolan Gym Home Arena: ...... Wikoff Athletic Center Office: ...... (618) 537-6565 Athletic Director ...... Aaron Keal Athletic Director: ...... Tom Hughes (A.D.) Email: ...... [email protected] Office: ...... (620) 421-6700 Office: ...... (660) 259-6050 Head Coach: ...... James Kisgen Email: ...... [email protected] Email: ...... [email protected] Alma Mater: . . . . . University of North Dakota Head Coach: ...... Ryan Phillips Head Coach: ...... Shane Reickard Record at School: ...... 71-57, 11 seasons Alma Mater: ...... Upper Iowa University Alma Mater: ...... - Career Record: ...... same Record at School: ...... First season Record at School: ...... - Assistants: ...... Jason Vincens Career Record: . . . First Season as Head Coach Career Record: ...... same 2012-2013 Record: ...... 5-8 Assistants: ...... Tyler Mumbulo Assistants: ...... - 2012-2013 Record: ...... 10-1 2011-2012 Record: ...... - NWCA National Dual Meet Champions|NJCAA National Tournament Champions www.wmadragons.com www.mcbearcats.com www.labette.edu Arkansas Baptist Ouachita Baptist Newman January 24 | 7:00 p.m. January 25 | 2:00 p.m. January 30 | 7:00 p.m. Little Rock, Ark. Arkadelphia, Ark. Wichita, Kan.
Location: ...... Arkadelphia, Ark. Location: ...... Lebanon, Ill. Location: ...... Little Rock, Ark. Enrollment: ...... 5,200 Enrollment: ...... 3,221 Enrollment: ...... 1,193 Nickname: ...... Tigers Nickname: ...... Jets Nickname: ...... Buffalo Colors: ...... Purple & White Colors: ...... Purple & White Colors: ...... Purple & White Conference: . . . . . Great American Conference Conference: ...... Great Lakes Valley Conference: ...... N/A Home Arena: ...... Bill Vining Arena Home Arena: . . .Melvin Price Convocation Center Home Arena: ...... Athletic Director: ...... David Sharp Wrestling Contact: ...... Eric Buck Athletc Director: ...... Charles Ripley Office: ...... (870) 245-5182 Office: ...... (618) 537-6565 Office: ...... (501) 517-3185 Email: ...... [email protected] Email: ...... [email protected] Email: ...... [email protected] Head Coach: ...... Kevin Ward Head Coach: ...... Ryan Smith Head Coach: ...... Roosevelt Hadley Alma Mater: ...... Oklahoma State Alma Mater: ...... Newman Record at School: ...... Record at School: . . . . 4-10-1 (three seasons) Record at School: . . . . .9-29 (fourth seasons) Career Record: ...... Career Record: ...... same Career Record: ...... same 2012-2013 Record: ...... - Assistants: . . . . .Chris Chionunma, Aaron Butler Assistants: ...... Blake Fisher, Mitch Arnold 2012-13 Record: ...... 0-1 2012-2013 Record: ...... 3-9
www.arkansasbaptist.edu www.obutigers.com www.newmanjets.com
2013-2014 Tournament Schedule
November 17 -- UCM Open (Warrensburg, Mo.)...... 10 a.m. November 23 -- UNK Holiday Inn Open (Kearney, Neb.)...... 9 a.m. December 7 -- Simpson Invitational (Indianola, Iowa)...... 9 a.m. December 14 -- Midwest Classic (Indianapolis, Ind.)...... 9 a.m. January 5 -- Comfort Inn UCM Duals (Warrensburg, Mo.)...... 12 p.m. January 13 -- UCM Roger Denker Open (Warrensburg, Mo.)...... 10 a.m. January 18 -- Missouri Valley Invitational (Marshall, Mo.)...... 9 a.m. February 16 -- MIAA Tournament (Hays, Kan.)...... 10 a.m. February 28-March 1 -- NCAA-II Super Regional II (Edmond, Okla.)...... TBA 24 March 8-9 -- NCAA-II Championships (Cleveland, Ohio)...... TBA 2013-2014 Opponents MIAA Opponents
Truman State Lindenwood Central Oklahoma January 17 | 7:00 p.m. January 22 | 7:30 p.m. January 29 | 7:00 p.m. Warrensburg, Mo. Warrensburg, Mo. Edmond, Okla.
Location: ...... St. Charles, Mo. Location: ...... Edmond, Okla. Location: ...... Kirksville, Mo. Enrollment: ...... 8,787 Enrollment: ...... 17,110 Enrollment: ...... 6,000 Nickname: ...... Lions Nickname: ...... Bronchos Nickname: ...... Bulldogs Colors: ...... Black & Gold Colors: ...... Bronze & Blue Colors: ...... Purple & White Conference: ...... MIAA Conference: ...... MIAA Conference: ...... MIAA Home Arena: ...... Hyland Arena Home Arena: ...... Hamilton Fieldhouse Home Arena: ...... Pershing Arena Wrestling Contact: ...... Daniel Newton Soccer Contact: ...... Mike Kirk Wrestling Contact: ...... Tyler Madsen Office: ...... (636) 627-2534 Office: ...... (405) 974-2142 Office: ...... (660) 785-4127 Email: ...... [email protected] Email: ...... [email protected] Email: ...... [email protected] Head Coach: ...... Chad Smith Head Coach: ...... David James Head Coach: ...... David Schutter Alma Mater: ...... Lindenwood Alma Mater: ...... Central Oklahoma Alma Mater: ...... Indiana State Record at School: . . . . . 15-16 (four seasons) Record at School: . . . 363-126-5 (30th season) Record at School: . . . 93-178-3 (22nd season) Career Record: ...... same Career Record: ...... same Career Record: ...... same Assistants: ...... Jimmy Rollins Assistants: . Kyle Evans, Chris Hacker, Tanner Keck 2012-2013 Record: ...... 6-6 2011-2012 Record: ...... 2-8 2012-2013 Record: ...... 13-1 Series Record: ...... UCM leads 37-15-1 Series Record: ...... UCM leads 7-5 Series Record: ...... UCO leads 34-0 www.trumanbulldogs.com www.lindenwoodlions.com www.bronchosports.com
Fort Hays State Nebraska-Kearney February 6 | 7:00 p.m. February 7 | 7:00 p.m. Hays, Kan. Kearney, Neb.
Location: ...... Hays, Kan. Location: ...... Kearney, Neb. Enrollment: ...... 9,000 Enrollment: ...... 6,500 Nickname: ...... Tigers Nickname: ...... Lopers Colors: ...... Black & Gold Colors: ...... Royal Blue & Gold Conference: ...... MIAA Conference: ...... MIAA Home Arena: ...... Gross Memorial Coliseum Home Arena: ...... Health and Sports Center Wrestling Contact: ...... Ryan Prickett Wrestling Contact: ...... Peter Yazvzc Office: ...... (785) 628-5903 Office: ...... (308) 865-8334 Email: ...... [email protected] Email: ...... [email protected] Head Coach: ...... Char Thompson Head Coach: ...... Marc Bauer Alma Mater: ...... Fort Hays State Alma Mater: ...... Nebraska-Omaha Record at School: ...... 48-34 (six season) Record at School: . . . . .180-69 (14th season) Career Record: ...... same Career Record: ...... same Assistants: . . . . Jon Nemzer, Jeremy Clevenger Assistants: ...... Dalton Jensen 2012-2013 Record: ...... 11-8 2011-2012 Record: ...... 12-3 Series Record: ...... FHSU Leads 24-25-1 Series Record: ...... UNK leads 19-7 www.fhsuathletics.com www.lopers.com
25 University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling All-Time Series Record
School & Location W-L-t last met School & Location W-L-t last met Adams State; Alamosa, CO 1-2-0 1996-97 Missouri; Columbia, MO 6-37-0 2005-06 Anderson; Anderson, SC 1-0-0 2008-09 Missouri-Rolla, MO 18-0-1 1985-86 Arkansas Baptist; Lexington, MO 1-0-0 2012-13 Missouri-St. Louis , MO 2-0-0 1980-81 Ashland; Ashland, OH 0-3-0 2012-13 Missouri Valley; Marshall, MO 4-12-0 2006-07 Augustana; Rock Island, IL 0-3-0 1997-98 Monmouth; Monmouth, IL 2-0-0 1983-84 Augustana; Sioux Falls, SD 1-7-1 2008-09 Moorhead State; Moorhead, MN 3-3-0 2006-07 Bacone, OK 3-0-0 2005-06 Morgan State; Baltimore, MD 1-0-0 1988-89 Belmont Abbey; Belmont NC 1-0-0 2008-09 Mt. St. Clare; Clinton, IA 1-0-0 2000-01 Benedictine; Atchison, Kan. 1-0-0 2012-13 Nebraska; Lincoln, NE 0-4-0 1980-81 Bradley; Peoria, IL 1-0-0 1973-74 Nebraska-Kearney; Kearney, NE 7-19-0 2012-13 Buena Vista; Storm Lake, IA 0-2-0 1994-95 Nebraska-Omaha; Omaha, NE 3-27-0 2010-11 Calumet College of St. Joseph; Hammond, IN 1-0-0 2011-12 Newberry; Newberry, SC 0-4-0 2012-13 Carson-Newman; Jefferson City, TN 0-1-0 2004-05 Newman University; Wichita, KS 6-3-0 2012-13 Central; Pella, IA 6-7-0 2003-04 North Carolina-Pembroke 0-1-0 2004-05 Central Mich.; Mt. Pleasant, MI 0-3-0 1992-93 North Dakota; Grand Forks, ND 0-2-0 1995-96 Central Oklahoma; Edmond, OK 0-33-0 2011-12 Northern Colorado; Greeley, CO 0-1-0 1996-97 Central Washington; Ellensburg, WA 0-1-0 2000-01 Northern Illinois; DeKalb, IL. 3-2-0 1990-91 Chadron State; Chadron, NE 4-2-0 2009-10 Northern Iowa; Cedar Falls, IA 0-3-0 1979-80 Chicago State; Chicago, IL 2-0-0 1993-94 Northern State; Aberdeen, SD 5-0-0 2007-08 Coe; Cedar Rapids, IA 3-1-0 2003-04 Northwest Missouri; Maryville, MO 12-15-1 1986-87 Colorado School of Mines; CO 2-0-0 1991-92 Northwestern; Orange City, IA 3-0-0 1988-89 Concordia College; Moorhead, Minn. 1-0-0 2002-03 Olivet Nazarene; Kankakee, IL 1-0-0 1989-90 Cornell; Mt. Vernon, IA 4-1-0 2003-04 Ouachita Baptist, AR 1-3-0 2012-13 Dana; Blair, NE 6-1-0 1999-00 Parsons; Fairfield, IA 1-0-0 1967-68 Denver; Denver, CO 1-0-0 1964-65 Peru State; Peru, NE 1-0-0 1973-74 Drake; Des Moines, IA 2-11-0 1992-93 Pittsburgh-Johnstown; Johnstown,PA 0-5-0 2007-08 Dubuque; Dubuque, IA 3-0-0 1992-93 Portland State, OR 0-2-0 1995-96 Eastern Illinois; Charleston, IL 3-9-0 2005-06 Princeton; Princeton, N.J. 0-1-0 2002-03 Eastern Michigan; Ypsilanti, MI 0-1-0 2006-07 San Francisco State; CA 3-1-0 2011-12 Emporia State; Emporia, KS 2-1-0 1971-72 Shippensburg; Shippensburg, PA 1-0-0 2000-01 Ferris State; Big Rapids, MI 0-1-0 1990-91 Simpson; Indianola, IA 1-5-0 2003-04 Findlay; Findlay, Ohio 1-3-0 2009-10 St. Cloud State; St. Cloud, MN 1-2-1 2001-02 Fort Hays State; Hays, KS 24-25-1 2012-13 South Dakota State; Brookings, SD 0-2-0 1997-98 Graceland; Lamoni, IA 16-5-1 1984-85 Southeast Missouri; Cape Girardeau, MO 17-0-0 1980-81 Grand Valley State; Allendale, MI 0-1-0 1990-91 Southern Colorado; Pueblo, CO 0-2-0 1989-90 Hannibal LaGrange; Hannibal, Mo. 2-0-0 2011-12 Southern Illinois-Carbondale, IL 0-4-0 1968-69 Illinois College; Jacksonville, IL 4-0-0 2000-01 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, IL 19-16-2 2011-12 Illinois; Champaign, IL 0-4-0 2006-07 Southwest Missouri, MO 33-14-1 1993-94 Illinois State; Normal, IL 3-9-0 1989-90 Southwest State; Marshall, MN 9-0-0 2006-07 Indiana; Bloomington, IN 0-4-0 2011-12 Tarkio; Tarkio, MO 6-1-0 1966-67 Indianapolis (Ind.) 4-0-0 2010-11 Tennessee-Martin, TN 1-0-0 1974-75 James Madison; Harrisonburg, VA 1-0-0 2006-07 Tiffin University, OH 1-0-0 2010-11 Kansas; Lawrence, KS 6-0-0 1965-66 Truman State, MO 37-15-1 2012-13 Kansas State; Manhattan, KS 1-8-1 1974-75 Upper Iowa; Fayette, IA 1-2-0 2007-08 Knox; Galesburg, IL 6-0-0 2000-01 Valparaiso, IN 4-0-0 1992-93 Lake Superior State, MI 0-1-0 1990-91 Wartburg; Waverly, IA 0-4-0 2002-03 LeTourneau; Longview, TX 1-0-0 1964-65 Washington; St. Louis, MO 1-0-0 1982-83 Lincoln; Jefferson City, MO 8-1-0 1980-81 Wentworth Military; Lexington, MO 1-0-0 2012-13 Lindenwood; St. Charles, MO 7-6-0 2012-13 Western Illinois; Macomb, IL 2-10-0 1981-82 Lindsey Wilson; Columbia, KY 0-1-0 2011-12 Western State; Gunnison, CO 2-6-0 2010-11 Loras; Dubuque, IA 0-2-0 1995-96 Westmar; LeMars, IA 1-1-0 1995-96 MacMurray; Jacksonville, IL 10-2-0 2004-05 Wheaton; Wheaton, IL 0-1-0 1968-69 Marquette; Milwaukee, WI 5-2-0 2000-01 William Jewell; Liberty, MO 11-0-0 1989-90 Mary; Bismarck, ND 3-1-0 2011-12 William Penn; Oskaloosa, IA 1-0-0 1994-95 McKendree College; Lebanon, IL 4-0-0 2012-13 Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Eau Claire, WI 1-0-0 1969-70 Miami; Oxford, OH 2-2-0 1986-87 Wisconsin-Oshkosh; Oshkosh, WI 0-1-0 1969-70 Millikin; Decatur, IL 1-0-0 1967-68 Wisconsin-Parkside; Parkside, WI 2-7-0 2010-11 Minnesota-Duluth, MN 1-0-0 1985-86 Wright State; Dayton, OH 0-1-0 1987-88 Minnesota State; Mankato, MN 0-4-0 2011-12 Wyoming; Laramie, WY 0-1-0 1999-00 Minnesota State-Moorhead, MN 1-0-0 2008-09 Missouri Baptist, MO 9-1-0 2008-09 26 University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling
27 University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling Central Missouri started their 2012-13 season hosting the UCM Open. Ty Loethen and Hunter Neighbors both were place winners in the tournament. Loethen finished third at 165 pounds, and Neighbors finished sixth at 125 pounds. The Mules also competed in the University of Nebraska-Kearney Holiday Inn Open in the opening weeks of the season, but had no place winners in the tournament. The Mules won their first dual of the 2012-13 season against Benedictine 28-13. In December the Mules competed in the Simpson Invitational where the team finished fourth out of thirteen teams, with five place winners. Laramie Allembaugh was the 125 pound runner-up, Nick Viterisi at 149 pounds and Tim Tauquoi at 285 pounds finished third, Nolan Smith finished fifth at 285 pounds, and Todd Brier finished sixth at 184 pounds. The Mules won their following two duals against Wentworth, 54-6, and Arkansas Baptist 53-0. At the Newman Jet Invitational the Mules placed sixth as a team, with two members of the Mules squad placing in the top three, and four place winners total. Tauquoi placed for a second time in the month of December, this time finishing second at 285 pounds. Loethen finished third at 165 pounds, while Viterisi and Eric Mateo finished fourth at 149 and 141 pounds respectively. Central Missouri finished out the month of December with the NWCA Midwest Classis, where the team finished 16th out of 26 teams, with Viterisi finishing second at 149 pounds, and Tuaqoui finishing seventh at 285 pounds. After a few weeks off for winter break the Mules picked their season back up in January, hosting the UCM Duals and the Roger Denker Open. The Mules went 0-6 at the UCM Duals. At the Roger Denker Open the Mules had five place winners, including Tuaquoi placing second at 285 pounds, Mitchell Bradley and Allembaugh placing fourth and fifth at 125 pounds, Brandon Russow placing sixth at 157 pounds, and Jacob Clark 2012-13 Dual Results placing fifth at 285 pounds. Dual Record: 6-7 Also in January, Central Missouri beat Truman State at Truman 24-9, Home: 0-7 | Away: 5-0 | Neutral: 1-0 before competing in the Missouri Valley Invitational were they finished sixth of sixteen teams, with four place winners. Mateo and Clarence Neely both claimed the top spot, while Brier and Tuaquoi both finished Benedictine College...... W 28-13 Wentworth Military...... W 54-6 fifth. The Mules rounded out the month of January with two wins over Arkansas Baptist...... W 53-0 Lindenwood and McKendree on the road, and a loss against Central Nebraska-Kearney*...... L 9-37 Oklahoma at home. The Mules also attended the Missouri Valley Open, Newman...... L 19-25 where they had seven place finishers. Brier and Joshua Ploof both Newberry...... L 0-53 took third in the open, Allembaugh and Jake Hawks finished fourth, and Ouachita Baptist...... L 18-25 Benjamin Boyd, Ty Balty, and Brigham West all finished sixth. Fort Hays*...... L 9-31 In the MIAA Tournament the team finished third, and had six place Ashland...... L 10-31 finishers. Mateo and Neely took home second, while Viterisi, Brier, and Truman*...... W 24-9 Tuaquoi finished third. Neighbors rounded out the Mules place winners Lindenwood*...... W 20-15 with a fourth place finish. In the NCAA-II Super Regional II the team McKendree...... W 25-17 finished ninth, with Mateo taking third place, Neely placing fourth and Central Oklahoma*...... L 6-34 Viterisi finishing at fifth place. Mateo was the only Mule to qualify for the * MIAA Duals NCAA Championship, where he went 0-2. 9th at NCAA Super-II Regional The Mules finished the 2012-2013 season third in the MIAA, with a 6-7 dual record. Home matches in bold
2012-13 Tournament Results UCM Open (Nov. 11): No team scoring. Ty Loethen 3rd (165), Hunter Neighbors 6th (125) UNK Holiday Inn Open (Nov. 17): No team scoring. No place winners. Simpson Invitational (Dec. 1): 4th place team finish (82 pts.). Laramie Allembaugh 2nd (125), Nick Viterisi 3rd (149), Tim Tuaquoi 3rd (285), Nolan Smith 5th (285), Todd Brier 6th (184) Newman Jet Invitational (Dec. 9): 6th place team finish. Tim Tuaquoi 2nd (285), Ty Loethen 3rd (165), Nick Viterisi 4th (149), Eric Mateo 4th (141) Midwest Classic (Dec. 15-16): 16th place team finish (40 pts.). Nick Viterisi 2nd (149), Tim Tuaquoi 7th (285) Missouri Valley Invitational (Jan. 19): 6th place team finish (83.5 pts.). Eric Mateo 1st (141), Clarence Neely 1st (184), Todd Brier 5th (197), Tim Tuaquoi 5th (285) Missouri Valley Open (Feb. 3): No team scoring. Todd Brier 3rd (197),Joshua Ploof 3rd (174), Laramie Allembaugh 4th (125), Jake Hawks 4th (174), Ty Balty 6th (125), Brigham West 6th (unattached 157) MIAA Wrestling Tournament (Feb. 10): 3rd place team finish (47 pts.). Eric Mateo 2nd (141), Clarence Neely 2nd (184), Nick Viterisi 3rd (149), Todd Brier 3rd (197), Tim Tuaquoi 3rd (285), Hunter Neighbors 4th (133) NCAA-II Super Region 2 Tournament (Feb. 23-24): 9th place team finish (36 pts.). Eric Mateo 3rd (qualifies for NCAA-II Championships at 141), Clarence Neely 4th (184), Nick Viterisi 5th (149) NCAA-II Championships (March 8-9): 41st Overall. No team scoring. No placewinners. 28 2012-2013 Year in Review
2012-2013 Final Season Statistics
Wt. Class.Name (Year)...... Record...... Falls...... Tech. Falls...... Major Decisions...... Takedowns 125 lbs. Laramie Allembaugh (Fr.) ...... 17-22...... 4...... 1...... 1...... 19 125 lbs. Mitchell Bradley (Fr.) ...... 8-10...... 0...... 1...... 2...... 32 125 lbs. Ty Balty (Fr.)...... 6-15...... 1...... 0...... 0...... 3 133 lbs. Hunter Neighbors (Fr.) ...... 17-22...... 6...... 0...... 2...... 13 133 lbs. Luke McClure (So.-R) ...... 8-8...... 1...... 0...... 2...... 5 141 lbs. Eric Mateo (So.-R) ...... 18-16...... 3...... 1...... 4...... 61 149 lbs. Aaron Engle (Fr.) ...... 3-6...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 1 149 lbs. Nick Viterisi (Jr.-R) ...... 24-12...... 3...... 1...... 3...... 43 149 lbs. Brigham West (Fr.) ...... 4-6...... 2...... 0...... 0...... 2 157 lbs. Michael Boyd (Fr.) ...... 9-28...... 3...... 1...... 0...... 15 157 lbs. Brandon Russow (Jr. -R) ...... 3-2...... 1...... 0...... 1...... 3 165 lbs. Ty Loethen (So.) ...... 20-9...... 9...... 1...... 0...... 24 165 lbs. Zach Long (Jr.) ...... 1-6...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 0 165 lbs. Marcus Sunde (Jr.) ...... 0-15...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 0 174 lbs. Joshua Ploof (Jr.) ...... 13-26...... 5...... 0...... 2...... 15 174 lbs. Jacob Reiman (Fr.-R) ...... 2-4...... 1...... 0...... 0...... 2 174 lbs. Jake Hawks (Fr.) ...... 6-10...... 5...... 0...... 0...... 5 184 lbs. Clarence Neely (Sr.) ...... 11-5...... 2...... 1...... 4...... 48 197 lbs. Todd Brier (Jr.) ...... 20-19...... 11...... 0...... 1...... 34 285 lbs. Jacob Clark (Fr.) ...... 10-10...... 3...... 0...... 0...... 3 285 lbs. Nolan Smith (Fr.)...... 15-13...... 6...... 0...... 0...... 19 285 lbs. Tim Tuaquoi (Jr.)...... 28-16...... 6...... 0...... 3...... 28 TOTALS...... 147-208...... 41...... 8...... 129...... 524
Mules Wrestling 2012-2013 Score Sheet Wins Near Falls (2pts) Takedowns 1. Tim Tuaquoi - 28 1. Ty Loethen - 9 1. Eric Mateo - 61 2. Nick Viterisi - 24 2. Tim Tuaquoi - 9 2. Clarence Neely - 48 3. Ty Loethen - 20 3. Hunter Neighbors - 8 3. Nick Viterisi - 43 Todd Brier - 20 4. Clarence Neely - 6 4. Laramie Allembaugh - 35 Winning Percentage Near Falls (3pts) Escapes 1. Clarence Neely- 69% 1. Ty Loethen - 12 1. Tim Tuaquoi - 47 2. Ty Loethen - 67% 2. Eric Mateo - 9 2. Joshua Ploof - 45 3. Nick Viterisi - 66% 3. Tim Tuaquoi - 8 3. Michael Boyd - 39 4. Tim Tuaquoi - 64% Nick Viterisi - 8 4. Todd Brier - 37 Pins Major Deicisions Riding Time 1. Todd Brier - 11 1. Clarence Neely - 4 1. Nick Viterisi - 10 2. Ty Loethen - 9 Eric Mateo - 4 2. Tim Tuaquoi - 9 3. Hunter Neighbors - 6 2. Nick Viterisi - 3 3. Laramie Allembaugh - 8 Nolan Smith - 6 Tim Tuaquoi - 3 4. Ty Loethen - 7 Tim Tuaquoi - 6 Reversals Fastest Fall 1. Nick Viterisi - 12 1. Jake Hawks - 0:12 2. Todd Brier - 10 2. Ty Loethen - 0:20 Eric Mateo - 10 3. Todd Brier - 0:40 3. Hunter Neighbors - 8 4. Nick Viterisi - 0:50 29 University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling Northwest Missouri State University *...... L, 16-24 Fort Hays State...... W, 27-6 Illinois State University...... W, 21-18 Kansas State University...... T, 16-16 Fort Hays State University...... W, 28-3 Northwest Missouri State *...... W, 26-10 Kansas State University...... W, 19-17 * MIAA Match (1st) MacMurray College...... L, 10-24 Southeast Missouri State University *...... W, 37-6 1972-73 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 11-1 Roger Denker Southwest Missouri State University *...... W, 28-16 University of Nebraska-Omaha...... W, 24-14 1963-68, 1969-81 Southern Illinois University...... L, 16-22 Fort Hays State University...... W, 28-9 143-106-4 (.575) Milliken College...... W, 49-0 Graceland College...... W, 35-2 Parsons College...... W, 24-11 Southeast Missouri State University *...... W, 47-0 Graceland College...... L, 14-25 Lincoln University *...... W, 51-3 1963-64 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 7-6 * MIAA Match (4th) Kansas State University...... L, 17-24 University of Missouri...... L, 6-26 University of Missouri...... W, 17-16 University of Kansas...... W, 22-18 Northeast Missouri State University *...... W, 36-6 Tarkio College...... W, 30-6 Southwest Missouri State University *...... W, 45-3 Graceland College...... L, 12-16 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...... W, 20-14 University of Missouri...... L, 0-28 Northwest Missouri State University *...... W, 33-2 University of Kansas...... W, 22-10 Western Illinois University...... W, 23-18 William Jewell College...... W, 16-15 Omer Frank * MIAA Match (1st) Ft. Hays State College...... L, 22-15 Interim, 1968-69 12th at NCAA College Division Championships Tarkio College...... W, 30-10 Southwest Missouri State University...... W, 22-10 5-9 (.357) 1973-74 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 9-8 Northwest Missouri State...... L, 31-5 University of Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 5-36 Southwest Missouri State University...... W, 28-7 1968-69 Interim Head Coach: Omer Frank...... 5-9 Central State University (Okla.)...... L, 5-32 Graceland College...... L, 16-14 Omaha University...... L, 3-28 Fort Hays State University...... W, 23-12 Fort Hays State University...... L, 12-17 Kansas State University...... L, 6-27 1964-65 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 14-4-1 Kansas State University...... L, 11-17 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...... L, 11-26 University of Missouri...... L, 15-9 University of Missouri...... L, 6-29 Graceland College...... W, 45-0 Omaha University...... L, 3-23 Northeast Missouri State University *...... L, 15-25 Peru State University...... W, 29-6 University of Denver...... W, 25-7 Graceland College...... W, 17-12 Northeast Missouri State University *...... W, 51-6 Ft. Hays State College...... L, 10-24 MacMurray College...... L, 10-21 Bradley University...... W, 51-3 Tarkio College...... W, 24-3 Wheaton College...... L, 12-19 Western Illinois University...... L, 9-26 University of Kansas...... W, 27-11 Northwest Missouri State University *...... L, 14-26 University of Missouri...... L, 13-28 Southwest Missouri State University...... W, 33-5 Southern Illinois University...... L, 3-30 Southwest Missouri State University*...... W, 32-7 Tarkio College...... W, 31-3 Fort Hays State University...... W, 17-12 University of Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 42-3 Northwest Missouri State...... L, 12-28 Southeast Missouri State University *...... W, 27-14 Southeast Missouri State University*...... W, 34-8 LeTourneau College...... W, 18-14 Southwest Missouri State University *...... W, 30-6 University of Missouri-St. Louis...... W, 42-5 William Jewell College...... W, 27-5 Emporia State University...... W, 24-17 Northwest Missouri State University*...... L, 13-19 Graceland College...... T, 15-15 * MIAA Match (3rd) Northern Iowa University...... L, 0-49 University of Missouri...... W, 22-5 T-33rd at NCAA College Division Championships * MIAA Match (1st) T-28th at NCAA Championships Southwest Missouri State University...... W, 41-5 William Jewel College...... W, 33-9 1969-70 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 4-12 1974-75 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 10-5 Graceland College...... W, 20-19 University of Missouri-Rolla *...... W, University of Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 6-28 University of Kansas...... W, 27-5 31-10 University of Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 52-0 Southwest Missouri State University...... W, 38-5 University of Nebraska...... L, 0-40 Northeast Missouri State University*...... W, 29-5 Southwest Missouri State University...... W, 36-7 Kansas State University...... L, 16-20 Central Oklahoma State University...... L, 14-26 Fort Hays State University...... L, 14-26 Southern Illinois University...... L, 8-33 1965-66 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 13-4 Southwest Missouri State University...... W, 23-15 University of Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 54-0 University of Missouri...... W, 22-11 Graceland College...... L, 16-20 Graceland College...... W, 33-8 Northwest Missouri State University *...... L, 16-24 University of Missouri...... L, 7-27 Southeast Missouri State University*...... W, 26-11 William Jewell College...... W, 41-0 Northeast Missouri State University *...... L, 14-20 Lincoln University *...... W, 29-15 University of Kansas...... W, 36-5 Southeast Missouri State University *...... W, 27-16 University of Tennessee-Martin...... W, 19-13 Fort Hays State University...... W, 19-14 Illinois State University...... L, 2-33 Kansas State University...... W, 28-9 Southwest Missouri State University *...... W, 34-6 Adams State College...... L, 0-36 University of Missouri...... L, 25-44 Southern Illinois University...... L, 6-33 Fort Hays State University...... L, 11-24 Western Illinois University...... L, 16-17 Southeast Missouri State University *...... W, 27-16 Northwest Missouri State University *...... L, 18-19 Southwest Missouri State University*...... W, 30-3 William Jewell College...... W, 34-9 Wisconsin State University-Eau Claire...... W, 21-16 Northwest Missouri State University*...... W, 31-8 Tarkio College...... L, 16-19 Wisconsin State University-Oshkosh...... L, 14-19 * MIAA Match (1st) T-18th at NCAA Championships Kansas State University...... L, 15-17 Western Illinois University...... L, 14-21 Graceland College...... W, 23-18 * MIAA Match (3rd) 1975-76 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 7-7 Fort Hays State University...... W, 19-11 Graceland College...... W, 29-13 Southeast Missouri State University *...... W, 28-13 1970-71 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 5-9 University of Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 42-2 Southwest Missouri State University *...... W, 32-11 University of Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 3-32 Northeast Missouri State *...... W, 22-17 University of Kansas...... W, 32-3 Southeast Missouri State University *...... W, 25-9 Central Oklahoma University...... L, 12-31 Tarkio College...... W, 34-3 University of Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 33-3 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...... L, 9-36 * MIAA Match (T-1st) Graceland College...... W, 25-9 University of Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 10-26 T-20th at NCAA College Division Championships Fort Hays State University...... W, 22-12 Augustana (S.D.) College...... L, 6-28 Northeast Missouri State University *...... L, 12-25 Southeast Missouri State University*...... W, 30-12 1966-67 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 9-6 Western Illinois University...... L, 13-23 Lincoln University *...... L, 16-21 Southwest Missouri State University *...... W, 30-13 University of Missouri...... L, 6-28 Western Illinois University...... L, 6-32 Tarkio College...... W, 35-0 Southern Illinois University...... L, 16-21 Eastern Illinois University...... W, 28-18 Fort Hays State University...... W, 25-12 Southwest Missouri State University *...... W, 21-13 University of Missouri ...... L, 9-33 Southern Illinois University...... L, 6-35 Fort Hays State University...... L, 8-28 Northwest Missouri State University*...... W, 27-10 Northwest Missouri State University *...... L, 12-25 Kansas State University...... L, 8-26 Southwest Missouri State University*...... W, 35-9 University of Missouri...... W, 19-14 Northwest Missouri State University *...... L, 11-20 * MIAA Match (2nd) 32nd at NCAA Championships Graceland College...... L, 13-18 Emporia State University...... L, 14-17 Fort Hays State University...... L, 12-19 * MIAA Match (4th) 1976-77 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 11-2 Kansas State University...... L, 11-24 T-33rd at NCAA College Division Championships Northeast Missouri State University*...... W, 40-7 Southeast Missouri State University *...... W, 27-15 University of Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 45-0 Northeast Missouri State University *...... L, 18-20 1971-72 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 10-3-1 Southwest Missouri State University*...... W, 39-7 William Jewell College...... W, 22-9 University of Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 13-22 University of Nebraska...... L, 18-21 Southwest Missouri State University *...... W, 34-6 Lincoln University *...... W, 51-3 Western Illinois University...... W, 23-19 University of Missouri...... W, 17-14 Southeast Missouri State *...... W, 25-13 University of Nebraska-Omaha...... W, 24-16 Graceland College...... W, 22-21 KSTC of Emporia...... W, 29-9 Lincoln University *...... W, 57-0 * MIAA Match (3rd) University of Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 54-2 University of Nebraska-Omaha...... W, 23-15 Graceland College...... W, 24-11 Graceland College...... W, 44-0 1967-68 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 7-8 Northeast Missouri State *...... W, 18-16 University of Missouri...... L, 11-31 Omaha University...... L, 6-27 Western Illinois University...... L, 11-27 Southwest Missouri State University*...... W, 40-6 Fort Hays State University...... L, 16-20 Southwest Missouri State *...... W, 31-9 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...... W, 22-20 University of Missouri...... L, 17-27 SIU-Edwardsville...... W, 22-16 Northwest Missouri State University*...... W, 32-7 30 Northeast Missouri State University *...... L, 20-23 University of Missouri...... L, 13-20 * MIAA Match (1st) 20th at NCAA Championships Mules Wrestling All-Time Results William Jewell College...... W, 42-5 Illinois State University...... L, 14-37 1977-78 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 7-6 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...... L, 3-45 University of Miami, Ohio...... L, 19-27 University of Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 31-15 University of Missouri...... L, 7-33 Eastern Illinois University...... L, 12-33 Northeast Missouri State University*...... L, University of Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 17-32 Northeast Missouri State University*...... W, 31-14 16-25 Northwest Missouri State University*...... W, 24-18 University of Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 36-9 University of Missouri...... L, 17-29 Northeast Missouri State University*...... W, 28-16 Southwest Missouri State University*...... W, 20-19 Central Oklahoma University...... L, 18-25 Central College of Iowa...... T, 21-21 * MIAA Match (2nd) 5th at NCAA Regional University of Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 12-33 Graceland College...... W, 47-6 Western Illinois University...... L, 7-31 * MIAA Match (2nd) T-12th at NCAA Championships 1985-86 Head Coach: Mike Hagerty...... 11-6 Augustana (Ill.) College...... W, 25-17 Southwest Missouri State University...... L, 21-25 Graceland College...... W, 33-12 Northeast Missouri State University...... W, 34-9 Southeast Missouri State University*...... W, 30-10 University of Missouri...... L, 18-26 Lincoln University *...... W, 53-0 University of Minnesota-Duluth...... W, 29-13 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...... L, 15-28 Illinois State University...... W, 22-21 Northwest Missouri State University*...... W, 29-9 University of Miami-Ohio...... W, 30-14 Southwest Missouri State University*...... W, 27-15 Eastern Illinois University...... L, 10-32 * MIAA Match (2nd) 17th at NCAA Championships Northeast Missouri State University *...... W, 41-7 University of Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 42-6 1978-79 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 6-8-1 Dean Ogg Fort Hays State University...... W, 25-22 University of Northern Iowa...... L, 3-45 University of Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 43-3 Soiuthern Illinois University-Edwardsville...... L, 12-44 1982-83 Northwest Missouri State University*...... W, 45-3 University of Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 37-9 9-8-1 (.527) Drake University...... L, 15-25 Northeast Missouri State University*...... L, 12-29 Northwest Missouri State *...... L, 22-24 MacMurray College...... W, 27-13 1982-83 Head Coach: Dean Ogg...... 9-8-1 Central College (Iowa)...... L, 22-25 Central State University (Okla.)...... L, 3-46 Southwest Missouri State University*...... L, 12-33 Marquette University...... W, 27-15 Graceland College...... W, 45-8 Washington University...... W, 48-6 Drake University...... W, 24-20 University of Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 14-31 Northeast Missouri State University*...... W, 33-9 * MIAA Match (2nd) Northeast Missouri State University*...... T, 24-24 Southwest Missouri State University*...... L, 9-36 Northwest Missouri State University*...... L, 23-24 Northwest Missouri State University*...... L, 9-29 1986-87 Head Coach: Mike Hagerty...... 3-10-1 Southwest Missouri State University*...... W, 26-12 Drake University...... L, 11-30 Drake University...... L, 16-28 Southeast Missouri State University*...... W, 28-18 Monmouth College (Ill.)...... W, 25-20 Southwest Missouri State University...... L, 10-34 Lincoln University *...... W, 52-6 Northeast Missouri State University*...... W, 33-6 University of Illinois...... L, 6-39 University of Nebraska...... L, 6-36 Northwest Missouri State University*...... W, 20-15 Eastern Illinois University...... L, 0-39 University of Missouri...... L, 2-44 University of Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 32-9 University of Miami-Ohio...... W, 31-9 * MIAA Match (4th) 14th at NCAA Championships William Jewell College...... W, 51-5 Illinois State University...... L, 11-36 Northwest Missouri State University*...... L, 9-30 Central State University of Okla...... L, 13-34 1979-80 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 6-9-0 Central State University (Okla.)...... L, 11-37 University of Missouri...... L, 8-43 University of Nebraska...... L, 10-25 Illinois State University...... L, 12-28 Fort Hays State University...... T, 22-22 St. Cloud State University...... L, 14-29 University of Missouri-Rolla *...... T, 19-19 Northwest Missouri State ...... W, 33-18 Western Illinois University...... L, 19-20 Northeast Missouri State University*...... W, 29-14 Central College (Iowa)...... L, 12-31 Southwest Missouri State University*...... W, 21-13 Central College (Iowa)...... L, 18-20 University of Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 12-30 Northwest Missouri State University*...... W, 36-12 Southwest Missouri State University*...... W, 23-21 Buena Vista College (Iowa)...... L, 9-30 Central State University (Okla.)...... L, 15-29 * MIAA Match (1st) 3rd at NCAA Regional Southwest Missouri State University...... W, 27-15 University of Missouri...... L, 10-32 28th at NCAA Championships 2nd at NCAA Regional 19th at NCAA Championships Illinois State University...... W, 29-13 University of Northern Iowa...... L, 5-39 1987-88 Head Coach: Mike Hagerty...... 10-14 University of Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 20-22 Drake University...... L, 16-25 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...... L, 20-23 Augustana (S.D.) College...... L, 7-31 Northeast Missouri State University*...... L, 23-27 South Dakota State University...... L, 0-33 University of Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 45-5 Southwest Missouri State University...... W, 20-18 Southeast Missouri State University*...... W, 29-15 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...... L, 3-36 Lincoln University *...... W, 42-12 Wright State University...... L, 14-21 * MIAA Match (1st) 17th at NCAA Championships Southern Colorado University...... L, 6-36 Mike Hagerty Fort Hays State University...... L, 15-21 1980-81 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 8-7-1 1983-90 Northern Illinois University...... W, 21-20 University of Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 46-4 Eastern Illinois University...... L, 20-24 University of Missouri-St. Louis...... W, 35-9 67-68-2 (.496) University of Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 15-29 Northwest Missouri State University*...... W, 32-12 Marquette University...... W, 29-15 Southwest Missouri State University*...... T, 20-20 1983-84 Head Coach: Mike Hagerty...... 6-13 University of Missouri...... L, 9-33 Illinois State University...... L, 17-25 University of Missouri...... L, 3-39 Central State University (Okla.)...... L, 8-30 Central State University (Okla.)...... L, 2-46 Monmouth College...... W, 35-9 Fort Hays State University...... W, 26-15 University of Nebraska...... L, 0-44 Northwest Missouri State University *...... L, 15-25 Drake University...... W, 18-16 University of Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 9-35 Drake University...... L, 19-27 Dana College...... W, 37-6 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...... L, 19-21 Southwest Missouri State University *...... L, 6-34 William Jewell College...... W, 51-0 University of Missouri...... L, 6-38 Northeast Missouri State University *...... W, 27-15 Northwestern College (Iowa)...... W, 28-12 Graceland College...... W, 36-9 Southwest Missouri State University *...... W, 22-21 Kearney State University...... W, 19-18 Southeast Missouri State University*...... W, 42-3 Central State University (Okla.)...... L, 9-31 Minnesota State-Mankato...... L, 19-22 Lincoln University *...... W, 54-3 University of Nebrask-Omaha...... L, 8-31 University of Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 6-40 Knox College...... W, 47-5 Southwest Missouri State University *...... L, 17-29 Southwest Missouri State...... L, 12-21 Western Illinois University...... L, 15-24 Illinois State University...... L, 8-31 Central College (Iowa)...... W, 41-3 Northeast Missouri State University*...... W, 34-11 University of Miami-Ohio...... L, 14-34 2nd at NCAA Regional 20th at NCAA Championships * MIAA Match (2nd) 26th at NCAA Championships Marquette University...... W, 39-10 Eastern Illinois University...... L, 19-26 1988-89 Head Coach: Mike Hagerty...... 14-10-1 Northeast Missouri State University *...... W, 35-10 Drake University...... L, 18-23 Fort Hays State University...... L, 20-21 Southwest Missouri State University...... L, 19-21 University of Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 49-6 Southwest Missouri State University...... W, 25-17 Northwest Missouri State University *...... L, 14-25 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...... T, 18-18 Central College (Iowa)...... L, 12-27 Northeast Missouri State University...... W, 55-0 * MIAA Match (2nd) Augustana (S.D.) College...... L, 15-16 Colorado School of Mines...... W, 41-4 1984-85 Head Coach: Mike Hagerty...... 10-6 Fort Hays State University...... W, 31-12 University of Missouri...... L, 5-39 Northern Illinois University...... L, 17-21 Les Gatrel Northeast Missouri State University*...... W, 42-6 Eastern Illinois University...... L, 13-28 1981-82 Graceland College...... W, 49-3 Morgan State University...... W, 26-14 5-6-1 (.458) Drake University...... L, 10-35 Illinois State University...... L, 19-21 Northwestern College (Iowa)...... W, 31-21 Cornell (Iowa) College...... W, 30-17 1981-82 Head Coach: Les Gatrel...... 5-6-1 Westmar College (Iowa)...... W, 27-18 University of Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 9-30 University of Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 30-6 Marquette University ...... W, 35-15 Central College (Iowa)...... W, 23-17 Southwest Missouri State University*...... L, 17-29 Northeast Missouri State University*...... W, 29-18 Fort Hays State University...... W, 40-9 Western Illinois University...... L, 17-24 Southwest Missouri State University*...... W, 23-14 Kearney State University...... W, 23-12 Southwest Missouri State University*...... L, 17-26 Central State University (Okla.)...... L, 2-37 Northeast Missouri State University...... W, 48-0 University of Dubuque...... W, 53-0 31 University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling Northwestern College (Iowa)...... W, 40-9 University of Wisconsin-Parkside...... L, 13-28 Northeast Missouri State University...... W, 32-19 William Jewell College...... W, 48-6 University of Central Oklahoma...... L, 0-4 University of Missouri...... L, 21-23 Dana College...... W, 33-9 Central Michigan University...... L, 9-29 3rd at NCAA Regional 23rd at NCAA Championships Dana College...... L, 11-25 Eastern Illinois University...... L, 13-31 Central State University (Okla.)...... L, 9-36 Marquette University...... L, 15-34 1996-97 Head Coach: Robin Ersland...... 3-9 Southwest Missouri State University...... L, 21-25 Valparaiso University...... W, 24-19 University of Central Oklahoma...... L, 12-24 2nd at NCAA Regional 13th at NCAA Championships University of Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 6-36 University of Missouri...... L, 10-28 Missouri Valley College...... L, 11-29 University of Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 15-25 1989-90 Head Coach: Mike Hagerty...... 13-9 University of North Dakota...... L, 6-38 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...... L, 22-23 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...... W, 20-18 University of Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 6-38 Fort Hays State University...... L, 12-28 Southwest Missouri State University...... W, 18-12 Missouri Valley College...... L, 9-39 Chadron State College...... W, 21-16 University of Missouri...... L, 9-31 Drake University...... L, 3-34 Western State College...... L, 9-32 Southern Colorado University...... L, 18-20 Valparaiso University...... W, 25-14 University of Northern Colorado...... L, 10-28 Central State University (Okla.)...... L, 19-27 Dana College...... L, 15-25 Adams State College...... W, 24-16 Northern Illinois University...... W, 23-16 Dubuque College...... W, 43-9 Missouri Valley College...... L, 15-32 Eastern Illinois University...... W, 24-18 Northeast Missouri State University...... L, 15-25 MacMurray College...... W, 43-9 University of Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 11-31 Southwest Missouri State University...... L, 15-29 Truman State University...... L, 20-22 Illinois State University...... L, 13-24 6th at NCAA Regional 23rd at NCAA Championships 4th at NCAA Regional 18th at NCAA Championships Illinois State University...... L, 15-18 Northeast Missouri State University...... W, 30-9 1993-94 Head Coach: Mike Knight...... 2-11 1997-98 Head Coach: Robin Ersland...... 7-10 Olivet Nazarene University...... W, 40-3 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...... L, 9-35 MacMurray College...... W, 41-3 Southwest Missouri State...... W, 26-11 University of Missouri...... L, 18-27 Knox College...... W, 46-0 William Jewell College...... W, 49-0 Fort Hays State University...... L, 19-22 Augustana (Ill.) College...... L, 15-19 Dubuque University...... W, 39-9 University of Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 3-32 Simpson College...... L, 17-24 Valparaiso University...... W, 39-0 Dana College...... W, 23-22 Cornell College...... W, 29-15 Drake University...... L, 11-22 Northeast Missouri State University...... L, 9-31 University of Nebraska-Kearney...... L 9-29 Northeast Missouri State University...... W, 34-6 Southwest Missouri State University...... L, 0-53 Lindenwood University...... W, 60-0 - forfeit Central College (Iowa)...... W, 24-19 Chicago State University...... W, 37-9 Fort Hays State University...... L, 18-21 Fort Hays State University...... W, 34-12 Lindenwood University...... L, 12-32 South Dakota State University...... L, 9-27 University of Missouri...... L, 14-29 Simpson College...... L, 3-35 University of Wisconsin-Parkside...... W, 29-12 Northern Illinois University...... L, 17-20 Wartburg College...... L, 10-39 Fort Hays State University...... L, 15-25 2nd at NCAA Regional 13th at NCAA Championships Central College (Iowa)...... L, 17-27 Western State College...... L, 12-25 Missouri Valley College...... L, 15-27 University of Missouri...... L, 12-34 6th at NCAA Regional Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...... W, 25-16 Missouri Valley College...... L, 9-26 1994-95 Head Coach: Mike Knight...... 8-11 University of Central Oklahoma...... L, 6-30 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...... W, 22-17 Truman State University...... W, 22-15 Northeast Missouri State University...... W 43-3 2nd at NCAA Regional 15th at NCAA Championships Coe College...... W, 42-3 William Penn University...... W, 60-0 - forfeit 1998-99 Head Coach: Robin Ersland ...... 8-9-1 Simpson College...... W, 19-17 MacMurray College...... W, 43-6 Mike Knight Loras College...... L, 15-22 Knox College (at MacMurray)...... W, 60-0 Dana College...... W, 32-9 Illinois College (at MacMurray)...... W, 55-0 1990-95 Wartburg College...... L, 6-36 Fort Hays State University...... L, 13-26 27-62-1 (.303) Augustana (Ill.) College...... L, 14-35 Lindenwood University...... W, 34-10 Central College (Iowa)...... W, 18-17 University of Illinois...... L, 0-42 1990-91 Head Coach: Mike Knight...... 8-12 Buena Vista College...... L, 12-32 Southwest State University...... W, 34-18 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...... L, 16-19 University of Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 18-20 Moorhead State University (at Southwest State)...... L, 8-39 Northeast Missouri State University...... L, 5-31 Adams State College...... L, 12-26 St. Cloud State University (at Southwest State)...... L, 14-31 Northeast Missouri State University...... W, 37-11 Fort Hays State University...... L, 16-17 University of Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 16-17 Central Michigan University...... L, 17-19 Western State College...... W, 22-16 San Francisco State University...... W, 20-14 Eastern Illinois University...... L, 17-22 University of Wisconsin-Parkside...... L, 9-29 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown...... L, 12-28 Chicago State University...... W, 45-7 Portland State University...... L, 12-41 University of Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 10-22 Valparaiso University...... W, 39-6 Chadron State College...... L, 7-29 Augustana (S.D.) College...... T, 22-22 University of Missouri...... L, 9-29 Missouri Valley College...... L, 3-36 University of Missouri...... L, 10-27 Kearney State University...... W, 20-11 3rd at NCAA Regional T-33rd at NCAA Championships University of Central Oklahoma...... L, 12-25 Fort Hays State University...... W, 40-12 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...... W, 30-15 Northeast Missouri State University...... W, 31-6 Truman State University...... W, 29-12 Southwest Missouri State University...... W, 19-18 3rd at NCAA Regional 22nd at NCAA Championships Central College (Iowa)...... L, 4-39 Grand Valley State University...... L, 18-21 1999-2000 Head Coach: Robin Ersland...... 12-5-0 Lake Superior State University...... L, 9-37 MacMurray College (at Illinois College)...... W, 46-0 Ashland University...... L, 19-24 Illinois College...... W, 44-7 University of Wisconsin-Parkside...... L, 3-32 Knox College (at Illinois College)...... W, 51-3 Ferris State University...... L, 6-41 University of Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 18-24 Northern Illinois University...... W, 28-23 Robin Ersland Dana College (at Nebraska-Kearney)...... W, 48-3 Central State University (Okla.)...... L, 3-36 1995-2010 University of Wyoming (at Oak Grove H.S.)...... L, 6-31 4th at NCAA Regional 16th at NCAA Championships University of Indiana (at Oak Grove H.S.)...... L, 8-34 134-126-2 (.515) Fort Hays State University...... W, 29-12 1991-92 Head Coach: Mike Knight...... 4-12-1 Moorhead State University (at SW State)...... L, 16-18 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...... T, 21-21 1995-96 Head Coach: Robin Ersland...... 12-13 Northern State University (at SW State)...... W, 44-6 University of Missouri...... L, 6-35 MacMurray College...... W, 40-6 Southwest State University...... W, 51-0 Northeast Missouri State University...... L, 18-23 Knox College...... W, 46-9 MacMurray College...... W, 58-0 Southwest Missouri State University...... L, 12-33 Illinois College...... W, 22-16 University of Missouri...... W, 21-15 Lindenwood University...... W, 22-16 Augustana (Ill.) College...... L, 13-31 University of Central Oklahoma...... L, 15-17 Central Michigan University...... L, 8-31 Coe College...... W, 29-17 Lindenwood University...... W, 26-10 Eastern Illinois University...... L, 3-40 Simpson College...... L, 13-31 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... W, 42-9 Marquette University...... L, 18-35 Westmar College...... L, 15-36 Truman State University...... W, 40-5 Missouri Valley College...... W, 19-18 Cornell College...... L, 12-28 2nd at NCAA Regional 14th at NCAA Championships Central College (Iowa)...... L, 11-38 Dana College...... W, 24-17 University of Central Oklahoma...... L, 3-43 University of Nebraska-Kearney...... W, 26-18 2000-01 Head Coach: Robin Ersland...... 14-5-1 Northeast Missouri State University...... L, 22-28 MacMurray College...... W, 44-9 MacMurray College...... W, 44-0 University of Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 8-40 Loras College...... L, 12-29 Knox College (at MacMurray)...... W, 55-0 Colorado School of Mines...... W, 26-24 Wartburg College...... L, 13-28 Illinois College (at MacMurray)...... W, 60-0 Fort Hays State University...... W, 27-24 Central College (Iowa)...... W, 25-18 Fort Hays State University...... W, 25-12 University of Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 6-48 Missouri Valley College...... L, 13-36 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... W, 46-3 Augustana (S.D.) College...... L, 6-46 Western State College...... L, 18-25 University of Central Oklahoma...... L, 15-26 5th at NCAA Regional Fort Hays State University...... W, 25-21 Indiana University...... L, 10-28 University of Nebraska-Kearney...... W, 28-15 Marquette University (at Indiana)...... W, 28-12 1992-93 Head Coach: Mike Knight...... 5-16 Portland State University...... L, 18-32 University of Nebraska-Kearney...... W, 31-13 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...... W, 36-11 University of North Dakota...... L, 15-29 St. Cloud State University...... T, 19-19 University of Missouri...... L, 6-36 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...... L, 21-27 Shippensburg University...... W, 33-15 Missouri Valley College...... W, 22-19 University of Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 12-26 University of Nebraska-Kearney...... W, 23-17 Northeast Missouri State...... L, 12-28 Fort Hays State University...... W, 27-19 Central Washington University...... L, 12-32 32 Mules Wrestling All-Time Results Augustana (S.D.) College...... L, 24-25 Southwest (Minn) State University...... W 39-9 Central Oklahoma...... L, 28-19 University of Missouri...... L, 10-30 Upper Iowa University...... L 9-23 Hannibal LaGrange...... W, 50-0 Minnesota State University-Moorhead...... W, 26-14 Indianapolis University...... W, 28-16 #1 Nebraska-Omaha $...... L, 47-0 Southwest State University...... W, 35-6 4th at NCAA Regional 14th at NCAA Championships #15 Fort Hays State $...... L, 28-19 Mount St. Clare College...... W, 36-12 Truman State $...... W, 42-9 Lindenwood University...... W, 22-16 2005-06 Head Coach: Robin Ersland...... 9-7 * - NWCA National Duals, @ - UCM Dual Jamboree Truman State University...... W, 34-9 Missouri Valley College...... L, 12-29 $ - MIAA Duals 2nd at NCAA Regional 11th at NCAA Championships Bacone College...... W, 50-0 T-5th at Midwest Regional / 22nd at NCAA Championships Missouri Baptist University...... W, 22-15 2001-02 Head Coach: Robin Ersland...... 12-7-1 Fort Hays State Univeristy...... L, 9-26 University of Nebraska-Kearney ...... L, 16-21 University of Missouri...... L, 3-42 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...... W, 39-9 Pittsburgh-Johnstown University...... L, 6-29 University of Indiana (at SIU-Edwardsville)...... L, 6-30 Upper Iowa University...... W, 20-19 Missouri Baptist University...... W, 44-6 University of Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 6-41 University of Central Oklahoma...... L, 9-33 University of Central Oklahoma...... L, 4-35 Fort Hays State University...... W, 32-7 Southwest Minnesota State University...... W, 28-15 St. Cloud State University...... W 22-12 Minnesota State-Moorhead University...... W, 22-13 University of Central Oklahoma...... L 12-31 Eastern Illinois University...... W, 27-21 University of Chadron State...... W 22-16 San Francisco State University...... W, 27-13 Justin Ensign Augustana (S.D.) College...... L 19-26 Lindenwood University...... L, 10-27 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown...... T 21-21 McKendree College...... W, 21-15 2010-Present Minnesota State University-Moorhead...... W 27-15 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...... W, 37-7 16-28-0 (.364) Southwest (Minn.)State University...... W 34-9 6th at NCAA Regional 15th at NCAA Championships University of Wisconsin-Parkside...... L 15-21 2010-11 Interim Head Coach: Justin Ensign...... 7-7 Northern State University...... W 40-9 2006-07 Head Coach: Robin Ersland...... 9-10 Western St. College*...... L, 26-12 Missouri Valley College...... W, 25-15 Chadron State...... L, 22-9 Wisconsin-Parkside*...... W, 18-15 Bacone College...... W, Newman W, 38-4...... Minnesota St.-Mankato*...... L, 26-19 28-9 San Francisco State...... W, 27-12 Tiffin University...... W, 26-9 Missouri Baptist University...... W, Eastern Michigan...... L, 35-6 Newman University...... W, 25-15 47-0 James Madison...... W, 21-17 Mary University @...... W, 22-17 University of Missouri...... L, 0-41 Missouri Baptist University...... W, 31-16 Nebraska-Kearney @...... L, 22-18 Truman State University...... W, 42-4 University of Illinois...... L, 48-0 Ouachita Baptist @...... W, 33-9 2nd at NCAA Regional 19th at NCAA Championships University of Findlay...... L, 40-3 Indianapolis @...... W, 21-13 University of Indianapolis...... W, 19-17 Central Oklahoma...... L, 28-6 2002-03 Head Coach: Robin Ersland...... 12-9 Truman State...... W, 31-12 SIU-Edwardsville...... L, 22-15 Concordia-Moorhead University...... W, 33-9 Lindenwood...... L, 29-12 Fort Hays State $...... L, 32-9 Cornell College...... W, 35-9 Northern State...... W, 23-16 Nebraska Omaha $...... L, 34-6 Coe College...... L, 16-24 Southwest Minnesota State...... W, 39-8 Truman State $...... W, 25-18 Simpson College...... L, 18-27 Minnesota State-Moorhead...... L, 19-15 Princeton University...... L, 16-29 Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 38-6 *-NWCA National Duals, @ - UCM Dual Jamboree University of Missouri...... L, 12-41 Missouri Valley...... L, 24-16 $ - MIAA Duals Lindenwood University...... W, 41-8 Fort Hays State...... L, 22-13 5th at NCAA Super-II Regional / 30th at NCAA Championships University of Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 10-33 Central Oklahoma...... L, 39-0 Ashland University...... L, 10-29 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... W, 28-6 2011-12 Head Coach: Justin Ensign...... 3-14 Western State College...... W, 34-9 5th at NCAA Regional T-28th at NCAA Championships University of Indiana %...... L 4-39 Findlay University...... W, 20-19 Lindsey Wilson %...... L 15-32 University of Central Oklahoma...... L, 9-26 2007-08 Head Coach: Robin Ersland...... 6-6 Calumet College of St. Joseph %...... W 24-16 Fort Hays State University...... W, 24-11 Truman State...... W, 33-3 Newberry* ...... L 6-43 Missouri Baptist College...... W, 35-7 Pittsburgh-Johnstown *...... L, 37-7 Minnesota State*...... L 6-35 Missouri Valley College...... W, 28-10 Chadron State *...... W, 25-12 San Francisco State*...... L 13-31 Southwest (Minn.) State University...... W, 31-11 Upper Iowa *...... L, 25-16 SIU-Edwardsville...... L 12-33 Missouri Baptist College...... W, 34-12 Northern State @...... W, 19-12 Newman @...... L 23-26 Wartburg University...... L, 0-40 Wisconsin-Parkside @...... L, 24-13 Ouachita Baptist @...... L 10-40 Bacone College...... W, 60-0 (forfeit) Minnesota State-Mankato @...... L, 42-0 Univ. of Mary @...... L 3-48 University of Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 15-18 Missouri Baptist...... W, 35-12 Hannibal-LaGrange...... W 26-15 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...... W, 30-13 Fort Hays State...... L, 28-9 Ouachita Baptist...... L 11-38 2nd at NCAA Regional 19th at NCAA Championships Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... W 39-3 Newman ...... W 25-20 Newman University...... W 41-6 Central Oklahoma...... L 10-41 2003-04 Head Coach: Robin Ersland...... 8-9 Central Oklahoma...... L, 21-15 Lindenwood $...... L 12-37 McKendree College...... W, 26-12 * - NWCA National Duals, @ - UCM Dual Jamboree Fort Hays State $...... L 6-40 Central College...... W, 32-6 $ - MIAA Duals Truman State $...... L 20-33 Cornell College...... W, 49-0 T-2nd at Midwest Regional / 18th at NCAA Championships Coe College...... W, 36-12 2012-13 Head Coach: Justin Ensign...... 6-7 Simpson College...... L, 12-32 2008-09 Head Coach: Robin Ersland...... 9-7 Benedictine College...... W 28-13 Missouri Valley College...... L, 15-17 # 13 Findlay*...... L, 12-25 Wentworth Military...... W 54-6 University of Central Oklahoma...... L, 16-27 Belmont Abbey*...... W, 24-15 Arkansas Baptist...... W 53-0 University of Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 17-23 Anderson* ...... W, 20-15 Nebraska-Kearney...... L 9-37 University of Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 2-35 # 5 Newberry*...... L, 0-42 Newman ...... L 13-25 University of Missouri...... L, 0-48 # 18 Augustana...... L, 15-23 Newberry ...... L 0-53 Missouri Baptist University...... L 13-20 SIU-Edwardsville...... W, 51-0 Ouachita Baptist...... L 18-25 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...... W, 24-19 Mary@ ...... W, 36-11 Fort Hays*...... L 9-3 Lindenwood University...... L, 19-28 # 12 Wisconsin-Parkside@...... L, 17-23 Ashland ...... L 10-3 Fort Hays State University...... L, 12-26 # 4 Nebraska-kearney@...... L, 12-34 Truman* ...... W 24-9 University of Indianapolis...... W, 24-16 Minnesota St.-Moorehead@...... W, 24-14 Lindenwood*...... W 20-15 Northern State University...... W, 30-20 Missouri Baptist...... W, 23-18 McKendree...... W 25-17 Southwest (Minn.) State University...... W, 27-22 Newman ...... W, 45-3 Central Oklahoma*...... L 6-34 4th at NCAA Regional T-13th at NCAA Championships Central Oklamhoma...... L, 7-27 *-NWCA National Duals, @ - UCM Dual Jamboree Truman State$...... W, 48-0 $ - MIAA Duals, % - IU Quad Meet 2004-05 Head Coach: Robin Ersland...... 8-10 # 19 Fort Hays State$...... W, 18-15 11th at NCAA Super-II Regional Missouri Valley College...... L, 18-25 # 1 Nebraska-Omaha$...... L, 6-39 Missouri Baptist University...... W, 27-12 * - Newberry College Duals, @ - UCM Dual Jamboree Notes: The Mules competed in the Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics University of Illinois...... L, 0-51 $ - MIAA Duals Association (until the league discontinued a wrestling championship) Univ. of Nebraska-Kearney (at Raytown, Mo.)...... L, 9-26 T-2nd at Midwest Regional / 18th at NCAA Championships from 1966-1986. In the 21-year history of the league, Central University of Missouri...... L, 6-45 Missouri won more MIAA titles than any other school, claiming or McKendree College...... W, 21-18 2009-10 Head Coach: Robin Ersland...... 5-9 sharing eight MIAA crowns. The Mules also finished second seven University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown...... L 10-31 #2 Newberry *...... L, 43-3 times. Carson Newman College...... L 19-20 #14 Fort Hays State *...... L, 25-6 Records prior to 1963 do not include dual meet results. Program North Carolina-Pembroke...... L 21-23 #16 Western State *...... L, 29-9 season records and Head Coaches are as follows: Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...... W, 21-14 Chadron State @...... W, 22-19 1961-62 Head Coach: Tom McIntyre...... 6-2 Mac Murray College...... W 53-0 #7 Wisconsin-Parkside @...... L, 28-9 1962-63 Head Coach: Myron Carter...... 5-6 Newman University...... W, 34-13 University of Mary @...... W, 24-15 Lindenwood University...... L, 6-39 #15 University of Findlay @...... L, 32-9 Fort Hays State University...... W, 24-22 SIU-Edwardsville...... W, 29-9 University of Central Oklahoma...... L, 18-28 Newman University...... L, 24-21 33 University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling Mules Year-by-Year Results Season coach Record Pct. miaa Reg. ncaa Season coach Record Pct. miaa Reg. ncaa 1961-62 Tom McIntyre 6-2-0 .750 – – – 1988-89 Mike Hagerty 14-10-1 .580 – 2nd T-13th 1962-63 Myron Carter 5-6-0 .455 – – – 1989-90 Mike Hagerty 13-9-0 .590 – 2nd T-13th 1963-64 Roger Denker 7-6-0 .538 – – – 1990-91 Mike Knight 8-12-0 .400 – 4th 16th 1964-65 Roger Denker 14-4-1 .763 – – – 1991-92 Mike Knight 4-12-1 .265 – 5th 27th 1965-66 Roger Denker 13-4-0 .765 1st* – T-20th 1992-93 Mike Knight 5-16-0 .238 – 6th 23rd 1966-67 Roger Denker 9-6-0 .600 3rd – – 1993-94 Mike Knight 2-11-0 .182 – 6th – 1967-68 Roger Denker 6-9-0 .400 4th – – 1994-95 Mike Knight 8-11-0 .421 – 3rd T-33rd 1968-69 Omer Frank** 5-9-0 .357 3rd – T-33rd 1995-96 Robin Ersland 12-13-0 .480 – 3rd 23rd 1969-70 Roger Denker 4-12-0 .250 3rd – – 1996-97 Robin Ersland 3-9-0 .333 – 4th 18th 1970-71 Roger Denker 5-9-0 .357 4th – T-33rd 1997-98 Robin Ersland 7-10-0 .412 – 2nd 15th 1971-72 Roger Denker 10-3-1 .750 1st – – 1998-99 Robin Ersland 8-9-1 .472 – 3rd T-22nd 1972-73 Roger Denker 11-1-0 .917 1st – 12th 1999-00 Robin Ersland 12-5-0 .706 – 2nd 14th 1973-74 Roger Denker 9-8-0 .529 1st – T-28th 2000-01 Robin Ersland 14-5-1 .725 – 2nd 11th 1974-75 Roger Denker 10-5-0 .667 1st – T-18th 2001-02 Robin Ersland 12-8 .600 – 2nd 19th 1975-76 Roger Denker 7-7-0 .500 2nd – 32nd 2002-03 Robin Ersland 12-9 .571 – 2nd 19th 1976-77 Roger Denker 11-2-0 .846 1st – 20th 2003-04 Robin Ersland 8-9 .471 – 4th T-13th 1977-78 Roger Denker 7-6-0 .538 2nd – 17th 2004-05 Robin Ersland 8-10 .444 – 4th 14th 1978-79 Roger Denker 6-8-1 .433 4th – 15th 2005-06 Robin Ersland 9-7 .563 – 6th 15th 1979-80 Roger Denker 6-9-0 .400 1st – 17th 2006-07 Robin Ersland 9-10 .474 – 5th T-28th 1980-81 Roger Denker 8-7-1 .531 2nd – 26th 2007-08 Robin Ersland 6-6 .500 – 3rd T-29th 1981-82 Les Gatrel 5-6-1 .458 2nd – T-12th 2008-09 Robin Ersland 9-7 .562 – T-2nd 18th 1982-83 Dean Ogg 9-9-1 .528 1st 3rd 28th 2009-10 Robin Ersland 5-9 .357 – T-5th 22nd 1983-84 Mike Hagerty 6-13-0 .462 2nd – – 2010-11 Justin Ensign 7-7 .500 – 5th T-30th 1984-85 Mike Hagerty 10-6-0 .625 2nd 5th T-31st 2011-12 Justin Ensign 3-14 .214 – 11th – 1985-86 Mike Hagerty 11-6-0 .650 2nd+ – 16th 2012-13 Justin Ensign 6-7 .462 3rd 9th _ 1986-87 Mike Hagerty 3-10-1 .250 – 2nd 19th * Co-Championship ** Interim coach while Denker was on study leave. 1987-88 Mike Hagerty 10-14-0 .417 – 2nd 20th +Last year of MIAA Competition.
Mules All-Time Coaching Records
Coach Years Seasons Won Lost Tied Pct. Tom McIntyre 1961-62 1 6 2 0 .750 Myron Carter 1962-63 1 5 6 0 .455 Roger Denker 1963-68, 69-81 17 143 106 4 .575 Omer Frank 1968-69 1 5 9 0 .357 Les Gatrel 1981-82 1 5 6 1 .458 Dean Ogg 1982-83 1 9 8 1 .527 Mike Hagerty 1983-90 7 67 68 2 .496 Mike Knight 1990-95 5 27 62 1 .303 Robin Ersland 1995-2009 15 134 126 2 .515 Justin Ensign 2009-Present 3 16 28 0 .364 Totals 1961-Present 52 417 421 11 .498
Roger Denker was inducted into the UCM Athletic Hall of Fame in 2001 and into the Missouri Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2003. Robin Ersland was inducted into the NCAA Division-II Wrestling Hall of Fame 2010
34 Mules Wrestling National Champions
First Round Defeated Al Plante Semifinals (Minnesota-Duluth), 14‑5 Defeated John Winter (Wisconsin- Mike Garcia Parkside), 9‑5 Second Round Pinned Dom Marino Finals 1982 - 134 lbs. (C. W. Post), 1:55 Defeated Charlie Cheney (Cal State-Bakersfield), 10-4 Inducted into the CMSU Athletic Hall of Fame Quarterfinals Overall Record 26-3-1 in 2003 Defeated Pete Dalaker (S. Connecticut State), 5‑2 (OT)
irst ound F R Semifinals Defeated Scott Horrillo Defeated Joe Thoreson (Mankato State), Chris Mihfeld (Cal State-Chico), 9‑4 7‑5 uarterfinals Q Finals 1991 - 158 lbs. Defeated Eric Cluck Defeated Mark Anderson Inducted into the CMSU Athletic Hall of Fame (Lake Superior), 5-4 (North Dakota State), 3-2 in 2002 Overall Record 26-5-1
1989 Quarterfinals First Round Finals Defeated Chris Anderson Mark Burrell Defeated David Rowan Defeated Rick Travis (Colorado Mines), 20-5 (Cal State-Chico), 18-7 (California), 20-10 Semifinals Quarterfinals Overall Record 44-6-2 Defeated Rick Goodwin Defeated Steve Irving (San Francisco St.), 13-5 (Buffalo), 12-5 1990 1989, 1990 - 126 lbs. Finals Semifinals First Round Inducted into the CMSU Athletic Hall of Fame Defeated Phil Johns Defeated Phil Johns Defeated Ron Higdon (SIU‑Edwardsville), 7-2 in 1999 (SIU‑Edwardsville), 10-5 (Nebraska-Omaha), 8-1 Overall Record 40-3-1
Semifinals First Round Pinned Dustin Martin Defeated Jeff Slyvester Plamen Paskalev (Fort Hays State), 1:44 (Nebraska-Kearney), 4-3 Finals 2006 - 197 lbs. Quarterfinals Pinned Michael Fowler Defeated Corey Jacoby (Pittsburgh Johnstown), 1:03 (Shippensberg), 5-3 Overall Record 18-0
Mules Wrestling All-Americans
1965-1966 1985-1986 1996-97 Steve Boozell 137 4th Mark Danner 142 2nd Jeron Quincy 167 2nd 2002-03 1968-1969 Bob Burrows 134 8th Mike Bailey 118 8th Plamen Paskalev Hwt 4th Miles Hack 177 6th 1986-1987 1997-98 Drew Passley 125 7th 1972-1973 Mark Danner 142 5th Mike Bailey 125 5th 2003-04 Randy Hughell 150 4th Bob Burrows 134 6th Matt Johnson 184 5th Willie McCowan Hwt 4th Duane Fritchie 190 4th 1987-1988 Jason Moehlman 197 8th Brett Barbarick 174 5th 1974-1975 Robert Lilly 126 6th 1998-99 2004-05 Jim Haub 142 5th Chris Mihlfeld 167 6th Ryan Hintz 133 6th Plamen Paskalev 197 3rd 1977-1978 1988-1989 1999-00 Mike Hansen 133 5th Randy Marker 167 6th Mark Burrell 126 1st Drew Passley 125 6th Wade Killgore 141 7th Les Gatrel 190 6th Mike Frizzell 118 7th Luke Shaw 133 4th 2005-06 1978-1979 1989-1990 Matt Johnson 174 4th Plamen Paskalev 197 1st Greg Anderson 118 4th Mark Burrell 126 1st Willie McCowan Hwt. 8th Jesse Sheets 174 8th Dave Streibig 126 8th John Moddrell 142 7th 2000-01 2007-08 1979-1980 1990-1991 John Rolling 184 4th Jeremy Hudson 184 8th Les Gatrel 190 3rd Chris Mihlfeld 158 1st Stas Khaitin 141 5th 2008-09 1980-1981 1991-92 Willie McCowan Hwt. 5th William Forest 149 7th Mike Garcia 134 4th Tony Griffith 126 8th Matt Johnson 174 7th Denis Ryzhov 158 7th 1981-1982 1992-93 2001-02 Cory Bloodgood 141 8th Mike Garcia 134 1st Matt Cox 158 5th Luke Shaw 133 5th 2009-10 1982-1983 1995-96 John Rolling 184 7th Cory Bloodgood 141 5th Randy Cowden 134 6th Jeron Quincy 167 6th Matt Bailes 174 7th Sam Williams 167 8th 35 University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling Les Gatrel (190) 1978 1990s Greg Anderson (118) 1979 Mike Tuck (118) 1990 Dave Streibig (126) 1979 Mark Burrell (126) 1990 John Moddrell (142) 1990 1980s Mike Hagerty (118) 1980 Mike Tuck (118) 1991 Dave Streibig (126) 1980 Chris Mihlfeld (158) 1991 Greg Thomas (142) 1980 Tony Griffith (126) 1992 Kevin Readshaw (158) 1980 Matt Cox (158) 1993 Les Gatrel (190) 1980 Joel Sherman (134) 1995 Brad Fredrickson (118) 1981 Chris Heckadon (142) 1995 Mike Garcia (134) 1981 Jeron Quincy (167) 1995 Greg Thomas (142) 1981 Mike Hazen (177) 1995 Mark Sells (126) 1982 Sahib Hinkle (Hwt.) 1995 Mike Garcia (134) 1982 Chris Heckadon (134) 1996 Sam Williams (167) 1982 Jeron Quincy (167) 1996 Ken Lein (190) 1982 Jason Moehlman (190) 1996 Gary Mayabb (118) 1983 Mike Bailey (118) 1997 Randy Cowden (134) 1983 Jeron Quincy (167) 1997 Sam Williams (167) 1983 Mike Bailey (118) 1998 Mark Danner (142) 1985 Ryan Hintz (133) 1998 Kevin Klemm (150) 1985 R.J. Pizzi (149) 1998 Bob Burrows (134) 1986 Doug Yeager (157) 1998 Mark Danner (142) 1986 Matt Johnson (184) 1998 Larry Eide (Hwt.) 1986 Jason Moehlman (197) 1998 Bob Burrows (134) 1987 Ryan Hintz (133) 1999 Mark Danner (142) 1987 Luke Shaw (141) 1999 Mike Snelling (150) 1987 Dean Leaders (157) 1999 Dan Raney (158) 1987 Matt Johnson (174) 1999 Larry Eide (Hwt.) 1987 John Rolling (184) 1999 Mark Burrell won two National Titles for the Mules and still holds the Tony Griffith (118) 1988 2000s school record for wins in a single season. Robert Lilly (126) 1988 Drew Passley (125) 2000 Mike Snelling (142) 1988 Luke Shaw (133) 2000 Terry Dorman (158) 1988 Lee Gatlin (157) 2000 1960s Duane Fritchie (190) 1972 Chris Mihlfeld (167) 1988 Matt Johnson (174) 2000 Ron Mirikitani (130) 1964 Marc Stevener (118) 1973 Pat Robbins (177) 1988 John Rolling (184) 2000 Jerry Lorenzini (145) 1964 Jim Blackmon (126) 1973 Bryan Elam (190) 1988 Korak Simmons (197) 2000 Jim Earle (115) 1966 Jim Haub (134) 1973 Mike Frizzell (118) 1989 Willie McCowan (Hwt.) 2000 Steve Boozell (137) 1966 Ray Stockdale (142) 1973 Mark Burrell (126) 1989 Ian McGeorge (125) 2001 Bill Graham (145) 1966 Randy Hughell (150) 1973 Mike Snelling (150) 1989 Luke Shaw (133) 2001 Buzz Matson (152) 1966 Craig Guthier (177) 1973 Chris Mihlfeld (167) 1989 Stas Khaitin (141) 2001 Reggie Coates (167) 1966 Duane Fritchie (190) 1973 Bryan Elam (190) 1989 Wes Reynolds (149) 2001 Gary Givens (191) 1966 Jim Blackmon (126) 1974 Ryan Hunter (157) 2001 Bill Graham (145) 1967 Jim Haub (142) 1974 Buzz Matson (152) 1967 Craig Guthier (177) 1974 Tom Coil (160) 1967 Jim Haub (142) 1975 Reggie Coates (167) 1967 Craig Guthier (190) 1975 Bill Graham (145) 1968 Willie Humphrey (Hwt.) 1975 Rich Otte (160) 1968 Jimmy May (126) 1976 John Mellor (160) 1969 Les Gatrel (177) 1976 Miles Hack (177) 1969 Craig Guthier (190) 1976 1970s Greg Anderson (118) 1977 Skip Watkins (118) 1970 Jimmy May (126) 1977 Gerri Matson (134) 1970 Steve West (142) 1977 Ken Legernes (150) 1970 Merrill Norris (150) 1977 Ray Lodes (158) 1970 Les Gatrel (177) 1977 Gary Simpson (190) 1971 Mark Simpson (190) 1977 Marc Stevener (118) 1972 Greg Anderson (118) 1978 Jim Blackmon (126) 1972 Dave Streibig (126) 1978 Dan Power (142) 1972 Steve West (142) 1978 Plamen Paskalev (2003-06) was a three-time All-American during his career at Ray Stockdale (150) 1972 Randy Marker (167) 1978 Central Missouri and became the school’s fourth individual champion and the first 36 Randy Hughell (158) 1972 Mark Simpson (177) 1978 to finish the season with a perfect record at 18-0 as a senior. Mules Wrestling National Qualifiers Brett Barbarick (165) 2001 Ryan Hunter (157) 2004 Jeremy Hudson (184) 2008 Matt Johnson (174) 2001 Brett Barbarick (174) 2004 Kevin Domian (197) 2008 John Rolling (184) 2001 Kevin Grece (184) 2004 Cody Beck (Hwt.) 2008 Willie McCowan (Hwt.) 2001 Willie McCowan (Hwt.) 2004 Grant Baker (133) 2009 Luke Shaw (133) 2002 Mike Hansen (133) 2005 Cory Bloodgood (141) 2009 Drew Passley (141) 2002 Wade Killgore (141) 2005 William Forest (149 2009 Eric Pizzi (149) 2002 Plamen Paskalev (197) 2005 Denis Ryzhov (157) 2009 Jared Lien (157) 2002 Wade Killgore (141) 2006 Travis Barbarick (184) 2009 John Rolling (184) 2002 Jesse Sheets (174) 2006 Cody Beck (Hwt.) 2009 Willie McCowan (Hwt.) 2002 Plamen Paskalev (197) 2006 Cory Bloodgood (141) 2010 Drew Passley (125) 2003 Dan Moore (Hwt.) 2006 Matt Bailes (174) 2010 Eric Pizzi (149) 2003 Mark Carey (149) 2007 Ryan Hunter (157) 2003 Jeremy Hudson (184) 2007 Cody Gillenwater (133) 2011 Lee Gatlin (165) 2003 Brandon Russow (149) 2011 Brett Barbarick (174) 2003 Caleb Hulse (125) 2008 Brandon Hayes (Hwt.) 2011 Seth Shippy (197) 2003 Cory Bloodgood (141) 2008 Plamen Paskalev (Hwt.) 2003 Vince Bertucci (157) 2008 Eric Mateo (141) 2013 Jesse Sheets (165) 2008 Mike Hansen (133) 2004 Travis Barbarick (174) 2008
Mules Team All-Time Records Most Wins Most Points Allowed Season: 14, three times Dual Meet: 53 1964-65 (14-4-1) 1-22-94 vs. Southwest MO (UCM 0) 1988-89 (14-10-1) Season: 595 2000-01 (14-5-1) 1992-93 Highest Winning Percentage Fewest Points Allowed Season: .917 Dual Meet: 0, several times. Most recent: 1971-72 (11-1-0) 12-1-05 vs. Bacone College (UCM 53) Season: 105 Most Points Scored 1972-73 Dual Meet: 60 12-1-99 vs. Knox College Most Falls Scored Season: 685 Dual Meet: 8 1988-89 1-10-75 vs. Missouri-Rolla Fewest Points Scored Dual Meet: 0, several times. Most Falls Allowed Most recent: 1/26/08 vs. Dual Meet: 6 Minnesota State-Mankato (42) 2-14-74 by Northern Iowa Season: 175, 1993-94
37 University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling Individual All-Time Leaders Single Season Leaders Winning Percentage Technical Falls Nearfalls (15 bouts min.) 1. Ryan Hunter - 9 (2003-04) 1. Ryan Hunter - 96 (2003-04) 1. Plamen Paskalev - 1.000, 18-0 (2005-06) 2. Mark Burrell - 8 (1988-89) 2. Ryan Hunter - 63 (2000-01) 2. Ken Legernes - .967, 14-0-1 (1968-69) Mike Frizzell - 8 (1988-89) 3. Ryan Hunter - 58 (2002-03) 3. Erkin Tadzhimetov - .944, .17-1-0 (2001-02) 4. Cory Bloodgood - 7 (2005-06) 4. Bobby Burrows - 56 (1985-86) 4. Plamen Paskalev - .938, 30-2-0 (2004-05) 5. Cory Bloodgood - 6 (2009-10) 5. Mike Garcia - 50 (1980-81) 5. Mark Burrell - .920, 40-3-1 (1989-90) 6. Ryan Hunter - 5 (200-01 & 2002-03) 6. Cory Bloodgood - 49 (2005-09) Dan Power - .920, 23-2-0 (1972-73) Eric Pizzi - 5 (2002-03) Eric Pizzi - 49 (2002-03) Jim Blackmon - .920, 23-2-0 (1972-73) 8. Cory Bloodgood - 48 (2008-09) 8. Les Gatrel - .906, 29-3-0 (1976-77) Takedowns 9. Willie McCowan - 40 (2003-04) 9. Buzz Matson - .886, 18-3-1 (1965-66) 1. Mark Burrell - 169 (1988-89) 10. Ryan Hunter - 38 (1999-2000) 10. Mike Garcia - .883, 26-3-1 (1981-82) 2. Chris Mihlfeld - 149 (1988-89) 3. Matt Cox - 137 (1992-93) Escapes Wins 4. Greg Thomas - 134 (1980-81) 1. Doug Yeager - 87 (1997-98) 1. Mark Burrell - 44-6-2 (1988-89) 5. Jeremy Hudson - 116 (2007-08) 2. Wade Killgore - 82 (2002-03) 2. Jeron Quincy - 43-11 (1996-97) 6. Greg Thomas - 113 (1979-80) 3. Lee Gatlin - 79 (1999-00) 3. Jeron Quincy - 41-18 (1995-96) 7. John Rolling - 108 (2000-01) 4. Jared Lien - 77 (2001-02) 4. Mark Burrell - 40-3-1 (1989-90) 8. Jeron Quincy - 98 (1995-96) 5. Cory Bloodgood - 75 (2005-09) Luke Shaw - 40-10 (1999-00) 9. Drew Passley - 95 (2001-02) 6. Ryan Hintz - 74 (1997-98) 6. Willie McCowan - 38-9 (2000-01) 10. Luke Shaw - 94 (1999-2000) 7. Doug Yeager - 73 (1996-97) Grant Baker - 38-13 (2008-09) 8. Adam Tieben - 71 (2006-07) Matt Cox - 38- (1992-93) Major Decisions Steve Williams - 71 (1994-95) 9. John Rolling - 37-12 (2000-01) 1. Matt Cox - 10 (1992-93) 10. Rodney Griffing - 70 (1992-93) Chris Mihlfeld - 37-9-2 (1988-89) 2. Matt Johnson - 9 (1998-99) Ryan Hintz - 37-12 (1998-99) Korak Simmons - 9 (1998-99) Reversals Korak Simmons - 9 (1999-00) 1. Mike Bailey - 30 (1996-97) Falls John Rolling - 9 (1999-00) 2. Mark Danner - 29 (1986-87) 1. Jeron Quincy - 27 (1996-97) 6. William Forrest - 8 (2008-09) Jeron Quincy - 29 (1994-95) 2. Larry Eide - 24 (1986-87) Mike Bailey - 8 (1997-98) 4. Bobby Burrows - 28 (1985-86) 3. Jeron Quincy - 23 (1995-96) Matt Johnson - 8 (2000-01) 5. Bobby Burrows - 26 (1984-85) 4. Willie McCowan - 22 (2001-02) Chris Heckadon - 8 (1995-96) 6. Cory Bloodgood - 25 (2005-06) 5. Willie McCowan - 19 (2000-01) 10. Mike Tuck - 7 (1990-91) 7. Cory Bloodgood - 23 (2007-08) 6. Willie McCowan - 18 (2003-04) Kevin Kleem - 7 (1984-85 Mark Danner - 23 (1985-86) Grant Baker - 18 (2008-09) 9. Tony Eierman - 22 (1995-96) Larry Eide - 18 (1985-86) Team Points Rodney Griffing - 22 (1992-93) 9. Plamen Paskalev - 17 (2004-05) 1. Mark Burrell - 167 (1988-89) Zak Knight - 17 (1999-2000) 2. Larry Eide - 159 (1986-87) Bill Graham - 17 (1965-66) 3. Jeron Quincy - 158 (1995-96) 4. Willie McCowan - 141 (2003-04) Fastest Fall 5. Willie McCowan - 139.5 (2000-01) 1. Ed Cyman - :09 (1994-95) 6. Mike Garcia - 139 (1980-81) 2. Mark Burrell - :15 (1988-89) 7. Willie McCowan - 138 (2000-01) Korak Simmons - :15 (1999-00) 8. Willie McCowan - 129.5 (2001-02) 4. Boby Short - :16 (1990-91) 9. Mike Bailey - 126 (1997-98) Willie McCowan - :16 (2003-04 10. Jim Blackmon - 123.5 (1973-74) Career Leaders Winning Percentage Technical Falls Escapes 1. Plamen Paskalev - .928, 64-5 (2003-06) 1. Ryan Hunter, 22 (1999-04) 1. Vince Bertucci - 247 (2003-08) 2. Mark Burrell - .890, 84-9-3 (1988-90) 2. Cory Bloodgood, 14 (2005-09) 2. Cory Bloodgood - 239 (2005-09) 3. Ken Legernes - .865, 44-6-2 (1967-70) 3. Mark Burrell, 10 (1989-90) 3. Jeron Quincy - 231 (1993-97) 4. Ray Stockdale - .833, 45-9 (1971-73) 4. Mike Frizzell, 8 (1988-90) 4. Wade Killgore - 222 (2001-2006) 5. Mike Garcia - .815, 59-13-1 (1979-82) Mark Danner, 8 (1984-87) 5. John Rolling - 217 (1997-02) 6. Jim Blackmon - .810, 67-15-2 (1970-74) 6. Matt Cox, 6 (1989-93) 6. Jeremy Hudson - 216 (2004-08) 7. Bill Graham - .803, 71-17-1 (1965-66) Robert Lilly, 6 (1987-90) Reversals Wins Takedowns 1. Jeron Quincy, 95 (1993-97) 1. Jeron Quincy, 136-64 (1993-97) 1. Greg Thomas, 337 (1976-81) 2. Cory Bloodgood, 85 (2005-09) 2. Willie McCowan, 129-44 (1999-2004) 2. Jeron Quincy, 328 (1993-97) 3. Bobby Burrows, 74 (1984-87) 3. Matt Johnson, 119-69 (1997-01) 3. Chris Mihlfeld, 304 (1987-91) 4. Mark Danner, 73 (1984-87) 4. Luke Shaw, 118-49 (1997-02) 4. Luke Shaw, 280 (1997-02) 5. Matt Johnson, 52 (1996-01) 5. Cory Bloodgood, 110-78 (2005-09) 5. John Rolling, 262 (1997-02) 6. John Rolling, 102-59 (1997-02) 6. Jeremy Hudson, 261 (2004-08) Falls 7. Mark Danner, 93-37-4 (1981-82, ‘84-’87) 7. Matt Cox - 260 (1989-93) 1. Willie McCowan, 75 (1999-2004) 8. Lester Gatrel, 91-22-1 (1975-80) 8. Mark Burrell - 259 (1988-90) 2. Jeron Quincy, 65 (1993-97) Brandon Hayes, 91-58 (2005-06, 2008-11) 9. Robert Lilly - 242 (1987-1990) 3. Bill Graham, 53 (1964-68) 10. Korak Simmons, 90-60 (1995-00) 4. Larry Eide, 42 (1985-87) Nearfalls 5. Lester Gatrel, 42 (1976-80) Team-Points 1. Ryan Hunter - 255 (1999-04) 6. Brandon Hayes, 33 (2005-06, 2008-11) 1. Willie McCowan, 482.5 (1999-04) 2. Cory Bloodgood - 145 (2005-09) 6. Mark Burrell, 23 (1988-90) 2. Les Gatrel, 399.75 (1975-80) 3. Jeron Quincy - 130 (1993-97) 7. Mark Danner, 21 (1983-87) 3. Jeron Quincy, 392 (1993-97) 4. Kevin Grece - 98 (2000-05) Randy Hughell, 21 (1970-73) 4. Matt Johnson, 384 (1996-01) 5. Bob Burrows - 84 (1984-87) 5. Bill Graham, 320 (1964-68) 6. Mike Snelling - 80 (1985-86) 38 University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling
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Dr. Charles Ambrose Board of Governors University President
Charles M. Ambrose, Ed.D., became the 15th president of the University of Central Missouri on Aug. 1, 2010. A career educator who is a fervent advocate of servant leadership and engaged learning, he is committed to promoting academic quality, excellence in teaching and the collegiate experience.
During his first year at UCM, President Marvin Wright Gus Wetzel II Board President Board Vice President Ambrose helped guide the institution Columbia Clinton through the building of a new Strategic Governance Model in partnership with the Association for Governing Boards. He also provided leadership through an extensive administrative and academic review process designed to provide a stronger, more viable educational experience for students, while also cutting operational costs.
Ambrose sought to build student enrollment, an effort that continues to pay off with the largest enrollment in the university’s 140-year history. He has also begun a major initiative to encourage and provide assistance for students to graduate college within four years with less debt.
The president continues to build strong relationships with the men and women who Mary Dandurand Weldon Brady serve this country. This includes the establishment of the Whiteman Advantage Board Secretary Governor Program, which brings together personnel from Whiteman Air Force Base and Warrensburg Warrensburg the university to work cooperatively in creating new educational opportunities for military members. The university also developed the Military Tuition Package, which provides savings on an education for military men and women currently serving their country, as well as their spouses and dependents, and veterans.
Under his direction, the university developed a new strategic positioning initiative to provide a more articulated understanding of what makes UCM unique and helped guide the institution in establishing its future priorities. In fall 2012, Ambrose launched the new Missouri Innovation Campus, in collaboration with the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District and private industry, which will allow students to begin college during their junior year of high school and complete a degree in John A. Collier Walt Hicklin four years with little or no debt. Governor Governor Weston Gravois Mills President Ambrose attended Furman University, where he was a four-year letterman and captain of the soccer team. After graduating from Furman with a bachelor’s degree in sociology, he earned two advanced degrees in higher education administration, a master’s from the University of Louisville and a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Georgia.
Ambrose and his wife, Kris, are active in the community and have participated in charitable bike rides to raise funds and awareness for poverty, hunger and disease.
The Ambroses have two children; Charlie, a college senior, and Kathryn, a college freshman. Mary Long Kyle Shell Governor Student Governor Kansas City Warrensburg
42 University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling Jerry Hughes Athletics Director Under the leadership of Jerry Hughes, UCM’s athletics program has enjoyed unprecedented success, highlighted by the dual NCAA basketball championships in 1984 by the Mules and Jennies, the 1994 and 2003 NCAA baseball championships, and the 2003 women’s Intercollegiate Bowling Association national title. In 2005, Hughes was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Entering the 2013 fall semester, the Mules and Jennies have won 139 Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association championships, five national championships, had 44 other top four NCAA finishes, and made more than 250 NCAA post-season appearances during Hughes’ tenure. The Central Missouri athletic program also won the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association All-Sports Trophy each year from 1998-99 (the year of the award’s inception) University of Central Missouri Director of Athletics Jerry until the award was discontinued in 2002-03. UCM finished second in the Hughes and his wife, Vici. NACDA Director’s Cup in 2010-11, the best finish in school and MIAA history after finishing third the previous two years. Hughes has been at Central Missouri since October 1979, when he took a Hughes was named Central Region Athletics Director of the Year for the position as business placement director. The following year he became director of 1998-99, 2001-02 and 2010-11 seasons as selected by the National Association student recruitment. In 1981, Hughes was chosen for the new position of associate of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). He is the first three-time winner - athletics director. at any NCAA level--in the history of the Athletics Director of the Year program. A native of Versailles, Mo., Hughes received his bachelor’s degree in physical Hughes has been Central Missouri’s athletics director since Jan. 25, 1983. education in 1971 from Central Missouri, with a minor in safety education. He Prior to that, Hughes had served as associate athletics director since July of 1981. was a three-year letterman on the Mules’ golf team, receiving All-MIAA honors In 1991-92, he served as the Mules’ interim head basketball coach and guided the in 1971. He also obtained a master’s degree in secondary school administration, team to a 15-13 record. which he received in 1979 from Central Missouri. Following his graduation in Hughes has been a Division II member of the NCAA Executive Committee 1971, Hughes spent a year of active duty in the Army National Guard. and chairman of the Division II Championships Committee. He also served a In 1972, he returned to his hometown and took a position as physical education term as NCAA Vice President for Division II and has been a member of the instructor, head golf coach and assistant basketball coach at Morgan County R-2 NCAA Council, making him the only person to twice hold the highest-ranking High School. From 1977-79, he served as the school’s athletics director and office available to athletics administrators in NCAA Division II. Other NCAA assistant principal. committees on which he has served are the Membership Structure Committee, He and his wife, Vici, have four children – Greg, Chad, Parker, and Ashley. Administrative Committee, and Post-Season Football Subcommittee. He has They have seven grandchildren – Tanner, Rylie, and Dalton from Greg and chaired the NCAA Division II Management Council and Membership Growth his wife Catrina; Fallon, Kaiser, and Logan from Chad and his wife Jennafer; Project Team and been a member of the NCAA Budget and Finance Committee and Sofija from Ashley and her husband Matt Ruzich. Vici works for UCM as and NCAA Administrative Review Panel, as well as the NACDA Sears Directors Director of the Midwest Center for Urban Education and Charter Schools. Cup Committee. He has spearheaded fund-raising efforts for major renovations of the Central Missouri football and baseball stadiums, as well as the development of UCM’s South Recreation Complex and Keth Memorial Golf Course Clubhouse. He is the founder of the Las Vegas High Desert Classic, a highly regarded NCAA Division II basketball tournament, which was held each December for 17 years in Las Vegas, Nev. In addition to his service at Central Missouri, Hughes has served as Regional Central Missouri’s Athletic Directors Director of the Show-Me State Games, and on the Governor’s Council on Physical Joe Ferguson 1899-1907 Fitness and Health. Guy Lowman 1907-1908 A.A. Mason 1908-1909 Frank Winters 1909-1912 Forrest C. (Phog) Allen 1912-1919 Bill Greim 1919-1923 Theodore (Tad) C. Reid 1923-1938 Carl Voltmer 1938-1945 Tate Page 1945-1952 Leroy Harper 1952-1957 Glenn Gerdes 1957-1962 Carmen Ness 1962-1964 Dr. Hal Yinger 1964-1966 Dr. Floyd Walker 1966-1980 Dr. Roger Denker 1980-1981 Al Molde 1981-1983 Jerry Hughes 1983-Present Central Missouri Athletic Director Jerry Hughes, left, here receiving his plaque from Jerald Andrews, chairman of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Board, was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in the spring of 2005. 43 University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling Broadcasting. From 2003 Kathy Anderson to 2005, he served as the Senior Associate Athletics Assistant A.D. for Marketing and Broadcasting. Jones Director for Internal spent six years as Associate Operations Athletic Director for External Phone: 660-543-4310 Operations and was elevated to his current position in 2011. Email: [email protected] As the Voice of UCM It could be said Kathy Anderson’s athletic life has come Athletics, he serves as the full circle. She was an All-America student-athlete at the lead play-by-play announcer University of Central Missouri, she’s had her number 32 for Central Missouri Athletics retired in Jennies basketball, and is a member of the UCM on radio, and as the host Athletic Hall of Fame. and coordinating producer Now Anderson helps UCM student-athletes achieve their own goals, as she begins her of UCM’s weekly one-hour ninth year at her alma mater. She was elevated to Senior Associate Athletic Director for television show, Central Internal Operations and Senior Woman Administrator in 2011 after serving the previous Missouri Sportspage. He six years as Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations and Senior Woman also emcees and coordinates Shawn, Hayden, Melissa and Lauren Jones Administrator. special events in addition to Anderson had served previously as Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and other administrative duties. During his time at UCM, Jones has served on the committees Student Services at Northwest Missouri State University. that have brought seven current head coaches and several full-time staff members to Prior to assuming her role at Northwest, Anderson served a brief stint as admission campus. and eligibility coordinator at the University of Washington. She added those duties in the A member of the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Directors, Jones summer of 2002 to her responsibilities as operations coordinator for men’s basketball for launched and now oversees UCM’s highly successful corporate sponsor program. the Huskies. In addition, Anderson was assistant basketball coach in 2000 for the Seattle He has played a major role in the success of UCM’s biggest fund raising event, the Storm and in 1998 for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Celebrating Central Missouri Athletic Auction. That event has raised over $1.4 million in Her coaching career began in 1980, when she was hired as assistant women’s net profits for UCM Athletics in its 12-year history. UCM’s efforts in promotions have basketball coach at California State-Fullerton. She served there from 1980-85 before been recognized by the NCAA News, NACMA and the NCAA Division II Community moving on to the University of Washington as assistant basketball coach from 1985-96, Engagement Initiative. In 2012, UCM was honored as both the NCAA Division II and and as assistant director of basketball operations from 1996-98. MIAA Game Environment Award winner for promotional and community engagement Anderson received a bachelor’s degree from UCM in 1980, graduating cum laude in efforts surrounding the football home opener. Jones also holds membership in the physical education and mathematics. International Collegiate Licensing Association, nearly doubling licensing royalty While wearing the Cardinal & Black, she lettered four years in basketball, three revenues for UCM since taking over the program in 2011. years in softball, and once in track & field. In 1979-80 she was named second-team 2012 was a big year for his External Relations team. The department launched Academic All-American, and in 1980 she was honored as UCM Outstanding Senior its first dot com website, UCMAthletics.com, creating a modern web presence and a Female Student-Athlete and Outstanding Senior in Physical Education. With the Jennies new revenue generation vehicle. Additionally, new video scoreboards were added to belonging to the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) and playing Walton Stadium/Kennedy Field and the Multipurpose Building, providing a high-level today what would be considered a Division I schedule, she helped lead the Jennies to fan and student-athlete experience in the venues. The addition of the new boards also an 82-31 record. She also was named to the Jennies Basketball All-Decade Team for allowed Jones and his team the vehicle to secure the largest corporate sponsorships in 1970-80 and the Jennies Basketball Silver Anniversary Team for 1970-95. department history. His team also worked with faculty and students from the Department Perhaps her most outstanding accomplishment was being a member of the USA of Communication & Sociology to launch and coordinate video webcasts of many UCM Women’s National Basketball program for the three years leading to the 1980 Olympics sporting events through the UCM Media Network. This group, along with staff from which the USA boycotted. In 1977, Anderson served as captain of the USA Women’s KMOS-TV, were awarded the 2012-2013 AVCA Grant Burger Media Award in the Junior Basketball team to Taiwan. In 1978 and 1979, she was a member of the USA Broadcast Category for excellence in advancement of coverage of volleyball. Women’s Senior Basketball teams that traveled to China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Jones served a four year term on the NCAA Division II Football Committee, as the Japan and Russia. In 1979, Anderson also was selected as an alternate to Team USA for co-chair of Super Regional Four. He was twice elected to serve as National Chair, serving the Pan-American Games. in that role from Sept. 1, 2009 to Sept. 1, 2011, the longest allowable tenure under NCAA During the summer of 2010, Anderson was inducted into the inaugural MIAA Hall of regulations. Jones was one of the youngest chairs in NCAA Division II football history. Fame class for her outstanding accomplishments at UCM. Along with her brother, UCM In January of 2009, Jones served as a featured panelist at the NCAA Convention in head men’s basketball coach Kim Anderson, she was honored by the Missouri Sports Hall Washington, D.C., speaking on the topic of Building Relationships and Telling Stories: of Fame as one of the 2011 “Filbert Five” honorees. Engaging the Local Media. In January of 2010, in Atlanta, Georgia, Jones once again Anderson has also served as past chair for the Division II softball committee and served as a panelist at the NCAA Convention, speaking on the topic of Fans: How to Chair of the Insitutional Representatives for the MIAA. She is currently Chair of the Find and Keep Them. NCAA Division II women’s basketball committee. Prior to his time at UCM, Jones worked for ESPN Regional in the University of Anderson earned a master’s degree in sports administration from Seattle Pacific Kansas Athletics Department. He served on the broadcast team for Jayhawk Baseball University in 2000. with the legendary Tom Hedrick and as the host of the Marian Washington Show on KLWN radio in Lawrence. As an Account Executive for ESPN Regional, he sold sponsorships for KU Athletics on the Jayhawk Radio and Television Networks. Jones also provided radio play-by-play for UMKC women’s basketball during the 1999 season. Shawn Jones In 1998, Jones was Business Development Manager for the Golf Course Senior Associate Athletics Superintendents Association of America, where he created new revenue streams for the 20,000 member organization. Director for External While a student, the Moberly, Mo., native worked at KOKO Radio in Warrensburg Operations as assistant sports director covering Warrensburg High School and UCM sports. He also worked as a student assistant in the sports information office. Phone: 660-543-8091 Jones holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UCM, earning his bachelor’s degree Email: [email protected] in Organizational Communication from UCM in 1997. He also earned his master’s degree Shawn Jones is UCM’s Senior Associate Athletic in Physical Education/Exercise and Sport Science with specialization in Athletic and Director for External Operations and his efforts have Sport Business Administration from UCM. made the department a recognized leader in NCAA He and his wife, Melissa, live in Warrensburg. Melissa, who holds an MBA from Division II across his many areas of responsibility. Central Missouri, is the Technology Development Manager in Information Services at Jones has implemented many new initiatives during his UCM. They are the proud parents of an eight-year old daughter, Lauren, and a four-year tenure and his responsibilities include the oversight of external and revenue generating old son, Hayden. His mother, Carla, rounds out the families strong connection to UCM, functions of the department to include the Mule Train athletic annual fund, corporate working on campus as an Academic Advisor. sponsor program, athletic marketing and promotions, media and public relations, special events, video board operations and broadcasting. He also took over direction of the university-wide licensing program for UCM in 2011. In addition, he serves on the department’s senior leadership team. 44 He was originally hired by his alma mater in 2000 as Manager of Athletic Marketing/ University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling Mike Knipper Assistant Athletic Director Ron DuBuque for Media Relations Head Athletic Trainer Phone: 660-543-4312 Phone: 660-580-0035 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Mike Knipper is in his third year as a full-time staffer Ron DuBuque became Central Missouri’s Head at Central Missouri and his second as Assistant Athletic Athletic Trainer in August of 2010. He has more than 30 Director for Media Relations. He is in his fifth year overall years experience at the college and professional ranks, with the department after serving as a graduate assistant in and has spent most of that time in the state of Missouri. the UCM media relations department from 2007-09. DuBuque came to UCM after serving the previous Knipper is a member of the College Sports Information three years as the Director of Sports Medicine at the Directors of America (CoSIDA). He is in responsible University of Missouri-St. Louis, while also teaching at for all publications (media guides, game day programs, camp/fundraising brochures, St. Louis University and doing rehabilitation consulting with the St. Louis Rams of the etc.), press releases, and the UCM athletics website, UCMathletics.com, as well as the NFL since the summer of 2009. statistics and staffing of home athletic events. Interview and media requests also go Prior to that, DuBuque spent a season as an athletic trainer for the world famous through Knipper. Harlem Globetrotters. In the summer of 2012, Knipper spearheaded the redesign of the UCM Athletics From 1995-2006, he was an athletic trainer with the St. Louis Rams, and was present website and the move to website host, SIDEARM Sports. for both of their Super Bowl appearances in 2000 and 2002. DuBuque was also the Head The UCM Athletic Media Relations office was honored in the spring of 2013 with the Athletic Trainer for the St. Louis Blues of the NHL in the fall of 1994. AVCA Grant Burger Division II Central Region SID of the Year Award for their work He also spent 11 years from 1984-1994 at the University of Missouri as the trainer with the UCM volleyball program. and travel coordinator for the men’s basketball program, working with legendary head Prior to rejoining UCM, he was the Assistant Sports Information Director at coach Norm Stewart. During his time there, he also worked with UCM Head Men’s Washburn University in Topeka, Kan., where he served as the media contact for Basketball Coach Kim Anderson. He was a part of three Big Eight regular season titles, the volleyball, women’s basketball and baseball programs. In his two plus years at and four Big Eight tournament crowns, as well as several NCAA Tournament berths. Washburn, Knipper received six CoSIDA publication awards for his media guides, During his time at Mizzou, he also served as a sports medicine consultant for the including three “Best in the Nation” awards. Columbia Orthopedic Group and as a member of the Community Advisory Committee He graduated with his bachelor’s degree in communication from Luther College in at Columbia Regional Hospital. He is listed as one of the co-authors of the 1985 book, Decorah, Iowa. As a collegiate wrestler, he was a part of four teams that placed in the top ‘Missouri Power Basketball’. Since 1985, he has been a National Athletic Trainer’s 20 at the NCAA-III National Championships, including fourth and fifth place finishes Association Certification Test Examiner as well. during his sophomore and senior seasons, respectively. DuBuque was at the University of Colorado in 1983 and 1984 as a graduate assistant, The Iowa City, Iowa native earned his master’s degree in Athletic Administration and spent a season in 1982 with the Montreal Expos Single-A affiliate in Jamestown, from UCM in the spring of 2009. New York. He also interned with the Rams in 1980 and 1981 during training camp. The Webster Groves, Missouri native attended the University of Missouri from 1978-82 and received his bachelor’s degree in education with an emphasis in physical education. He earned his master’s in education with an emphasis in human performance from Mizzou in 1987. Bob Jackson Marketing & Promotions Director Phone: 660-543-8194 Email: [email protected] Crystal Meeks Bob Jackson has been employed at the University of Assistant Athletic Trainer Central Missouri since 1999, but has been involved with Phone: 660-441-0914 the University’s athletic department since September of Email: [email protected] 1981. Crystal Meeks came to the University of Central Jackson currently serves as the Mules and Jennies Missouri in January of 2008 from St. Joseph’s College Marketing and Promotions Director. He is also part of in Rensselaer, Indiana. She also worked for Jasper the broadcast team on the Central Missouri Sports Radio County Hospital and Renssalaer Central High School Network. while there. In addition, Jackson coordinates the advertising sales for UCM’s football and Prior to her time there, Meeks was at the University basketball game programs. of Arkansas where she earned her masters degree He came to Warrensburg in 1981 to serve as sports director at KOKO Radio. There in kinesiology. She worked with the football, men’s he was the play-by-play voice of Mules football, basketball, and baseball and for Jennies basketball, track and field, and gymnastics programs while also helping at Bentonville basketball, a position he High School. She has also been involved in several post-season events, including filled until joining the staff the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament and the SEC and NCAA Track and Field at UCM in 1999. Championships. Prior to assuming his Meeks earned her bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Ball State (Ind.) role at KOKO, Jackson University in July of 2004. She also ran cross country and competed for the Cardinals was sports director at track and field squad from 2000-04. KWOS Radio in Jefferson After college, she also served as an EKG technician at Washington Regional hospital City from 1976-81, where in Indiana. he provided play-by-play The Demotte, Ind. native is a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer. for Lincoln University football and basketball. Jackson’s wife, Sherri, is employed with the Warrensburg School District. They have two daughters, Cassie and Jamie. Cassie graduated Sherri, Bob, Cassie and Jamie Jackson from Central Missouri in 2012 with a degree in corporate communications with a minor in public relations, while Jamie is a sophomore at UCM. 45 University of Central Missouri Athletic Staff
Kim Anderson Susan Anderson Jeri Braun Chuck Clemens Rhonda Crews Kyle Crookes John Culp Head Men’s Basketball Head Softball Coach Insurance Secretary Assistant Football Coach Athletics Secretary Assistant Baseball Coach Program Development Coach and Retention Coord.
Dr. Paul Engelmann Karen Hibdon John Hicklin Ron Holmes Kip Janvrin Matt Jeter Justin Ensign Assistant Football Coach Faculty Athletics Head Wrestling Coach Multipurpose Buidling Athletics Academic Head Bowling Coach Co-Head Track & Field Representative Manager Coordinator Coach
Nate Johnson Josh Keister Kari Kimmis Josh Lamberson Brad Loos Hank McClung Emily Moses Assistant Men’s Assistant Women’s Mulekickers Coach Assistant Football Coach Associate Head Men’s Assistant Football Coach Athletic Ticket & Basketball Coach Basketball Coach Basketball Coach Operations Coordinator
Tom Myers Caitlin Pankratz Kirk Pedersen Tim Pinkston Flip Piontek Tim Poe Chris Port Head Baseball Coach Assistant Volleyball Head XC/Co-Head UCM Licensing Head Volleyball Coach Head Men’s Head Women’s Coach Track & Field Coach Manager Golf Coach Golf Coach
Michelle Schubert Lauren Sigwing Dave Slifer Virdia Stevens Tara Stokes Jim Svoboda Sean Teter Athletics Development Assistant Softball Head Women’s Athletics Accountant Multipurpose Building Head Football Coach Strength & Conditiong Officer Coach Basketball Coach Secretary Coach
Lewis Theobald Scott Thomason Kyle Westphal Kelli Woodson Jeff Mason Allie Huffman Head Soccer coach Athletic Facility Assistant Football Coach Cheerleading Coach Marketing/ Marketing/ 46 Coordinator Promotions G.A. Promotions G.A. University of Central Missouri Staff Directory Central Missouri Athletics Directory Area Code: 660 - Main campus switchboard number: 660-543-4111 General athletics number: 660-543-4250 Athletics Fax number: 660-543-8034
Athletics Administration Phone Numbers Athletics Director Jerry Hughes [email protected] 543-4250 Senior Associate AD/External Operations Shawn Jones [email protected] 543-8091 Senior Associate AD/Internal Operations Kathy Anderson [email protected] 543-4310 Assistant AD/Media Relations Mike Knipper [email protected] 543-4312 Marketing & Promotions Director Bob Jackson [email protected] 543-8194 Athletics Office Secretary Rhonda Crews [email protected] 543-4250 Faculty Athletics Representative Dr. Paul Engelmann [email protected] 543-4788 Athletic Ticket & Development Operations Coordinator Emily Moses [email protected] 543-4063 Head Trainer Ron DuBuque [email protected] 441-2933 Athletic Facilities Coordinator Scott Thomason [email protected] 543-4011
Central Missouri Coaching Staff Baseball Women’s Soccer Head Coach Tom Myers Head Coach Lewis Theobald [email protected] 543-4800 [email protected] 543-4187 Assistant Coach Kyle Crookes [email protected] 543-4892 Softball Men’s Basketball Head Coach Susan Anderson Head Coach Kim Anderson [email protected] 543-4139 [email protected] 543-4251 Assistant Coach Lauren Sigwing Associate Head Coach Brad Loos [email protected] 543-4679 [email protected] 543-4249 Assistant Coach Nate Johnson Track & Field [email protected] 543-4757 Co-Head Coach Kirk Pedersen [email protected] 543-8309 Women’s Basketball Co-Head Coach Kip Janvrin Head Coach Dave Slifer [email protected] 543-4254 [email protected] 543-4253 Assistant Josh Keister [email protected] 543-4269 Volleyball Head Coach Flip Piontek Cross Country [email protected] 543-4905 Head Coach Kirk Pedersen Assistant Coach Caitlin Pankratz [email protected] 543-8309 [email protected] 543-4572 Football Head Coach Jim Svoboda Women’s Bowling [email protected] 543-4252 Head Coach Ron Holmes Defensive Coordinator Matt Jeter [email protected] 543-8100 [email protected] 543-4697 Offensive Coordinator/WRs/Recruiting Josh Lamberson Women’s Golf [email protected] 543-4216 Head Coach Chris Port Offensive Line Hank McClung [email protected] 543-4182 [email protected] 543-4199 Defensive Line Chuck Clemens Wrestling [email protected] 543-8021 Head Coach Justin Ensign Defensive Backs/Special Teams Kyle Westphal [email protected] 543-8511 [email protected] 543-4486 Strength & Conditioning Sean Teter [email protected] 543-4485
Men’s Golf Head Coach Tim Poe [email protected] 543-4182 47 University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling 193 MIAA Titles, 7 National Titles The University of Central Missouri has a Tournament every season for the past 30 years, 2012-13 Athletic Highlights long and rich history of excellence in athletics, and the Mules have won 17 MIAA Indoor both on the field of play and in the classroom. Track & Field titles in the last 19 years, and • Three MIAA Championships Outstanding teams, combined with some of 10 of the last 13 MIAA Outdoor Track & Field – Jennies Soccer the finest facilities in Division II athletics give crowns. The Mules baseball squad has made 20 – Mules Basketball UCM’s students, faculty and staff one more consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, – Mules Indoor Track and Field aspect of college life to enjoy with pride. including 13 Division II World Series berths Always a contender for conference titles, in that span. • One MIAA Tournament Championship – Mules Basketball Central Missouri belongs to the 14-member Three UCM teams captured MIAA Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Championships in 2012-13 and three teams • One Regional Championship Association, which is recognized nationwide finished in the top 10 in the nation via ranking – Mules Golf as one of the strongest conferences in all of or place. Jennies Bowling finished in fifth, NCAA Division II. while Mules Indoor Track was seventh and • 12 NCAA Postseason appearances out of 17 Since 1983, the tenure of Athletic Director Jennies Volleyball came in eighth. sports Jerry Hughes, UCM has won or shared 139 Individually, UCM had 21 different • Finished 11th overall in the NACDA MIAA championships, more than any other All-American seasons and performances. Directors Cup standings (a competition for league school. All-time, the Mules have taken They also took home two individual national best overall athletic program in the nation); home 136 titles, while the Jennies are at 57. championships in track and field. Erin Alewine 13th time in last 14 years placing in the Top Central Missouri has won five national captured the pentathlon (indoor) title, while 20 championships since 1980 (men’s and Brent Vogel won the heptathlon crown (indoor). women’s basketball in 1984--the first school UCM student-athletes once again excelled • Two Individual National Championships in NCAA history to win both titles in the in the classroom as they were awarded • One National Player of the Year Award same season--baseball in 1994 and 2003, and 375 academic awards from the MIAA, women’s bowling in 2003), and seven overall. including 33 Academic Excellence Awards • 21 Individual All-American seasons and The Jennies volleyball team has been to the for student-athletes having 4.0 GPAs and 37 performances NCAA Scholar-Athlete Awards with student-athletes having at least a 3.5 GPA and earning • Both male & female winners of the MIAA All-MIAA honors in their respective sports. In Ken B. Jones Award as conference’s top student-athlete; second straight year that addition, 10 UCM student-athletes were named UCM has swept the conference’s top award to the Academic All-Region Teams in their respective sports with eight earning Academic • NCAA and MIAA Game Environment All-America honors. Award of Excellence for home-opening football game
48 University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling Take a Mule Refresher and Learn What’s Many people assume that the relationship of mules and jennies is the same as that of siblings, but jennies are female So Special about Missouri’s State Animal donkeys. So, the relationship of mules and jennies is really the Often called mankind’s most successful hybrid, mules are same as nephew/niece and aunt. Jenny is a common name but the offspring of crossing a male donkey or jack with a female technically a female donkey is a jennet. horse or mare. Since they can’t reproduce, mules have been bred Popular with farmers and settlers because of its hardy nature, one generation at a time for more than 3,000 years. Missouri Mules pulled pioneer wagons to the Wild West and A strong, resourceful beast of burden, the mule can outwork, played a crucial role in moving troops, artillery and supplies in outpull, outlive and outsmart a horse of similar size and type. several wars. In fact, many of the mules used in World War I In 1995, the mule became Missouri’s official state animal, were shipped by train from Warrensburg. but the long-eared creatures have been known as “Missouri The mule’s affiliation with Central Missouri dates back to Mules” long before then. the early 1920s. When the 1921-22 school year began, school The term, “Missouri Mules,” was used casually until it officials decided “Normals” and “Teachers” were no longer Mule #1 - Gizmo, after Wold War II became famous at the historic 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. At appropriate nicknames for UCM’s athletic teams. Therefore, the that exposition a six-mule hitch belonging to W. A. Elgin of school’s Athletic Committee established a contest that promised Platte County swept all competition, and a mule from a Morgan the winner a three-year postgraduate subscription of the school County farm received the $10,000 Mayor’s Award. newspaper. More than 80 suggestions were received, but the Newspaper accounts of this show-ring prowess brought winning entry was submitted by John Thomason of Chilhowee, worldwide attention to the state’s mule breeders and helped class of 1924, who felt at least one Missouri team should be assure that the largest and finest animals would be known as known as “Mules.” “Missouri Mules.” Central Missouri’s fifth mascot - Mancow - is the university’s first real Missouri mule. The line-back brown mule comes from Paradise Mules in Belle, Mo. It took several months for farm manager Dave Ewing to find the perfect mule. He was determined to acquire the right mule trained to remain calm around big crowds and loud noises - that game cannon gets loud! Mule #2 - Little Mo in the 1950s Mancow the Mule is the second UCM mule to be tall (14.1 hands), a result of her thoroughbred heritage. The university’s first three mules were Shetland Pony breeds. She’s the second mule to be presented to the university as a gift. Erich “Mancow” Muller, ‘88, made a gift to purchase the new mascot. Abbedale, her immediate predecessor, was donated to the university by 1938 alumnus and well-known mule producer, Sam Smiser from Newhall, Calif. The 10-year-old mare mule represented the university at home football games and other events. UCM agriculture students care for her at Prussing Farm, a few miles east of Warrensburg on Division Road. Following her first appearance at the 2004 Missouri State Fair, Mancow saw her first game action, as Central Missouri hosted MIAA-rival Northwest Missouri State on Sept. 11. Mule #3 - Roscoe in the 1960s
Central Missouri’s Mancow is the only live mascot in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association.
Top 10 Reasons to Admire a Mule 10. Affectionate and loving as a dog 9. Can carry heavy loads, up to 300 pounds 8. Rarely miss when they aim to kick something Mule #4 - Abbedale in the early 7. Jump amazing heights from a stand-still start (go watch a mule jump at a 1980s county fair - it’s amazing!) 6. Have a laid-back style and won’t be rushed 5. Valued so highly, once bought sight unseen 4. Inspire attitudes - cum mula peperit (when a mule foals), similar to once in a blue moon 3. Knows when to quit (hence its reputation for stubbornness) 2. Intelligent and not afraid of working 1. Because it became our mascot in 1922, over the skunk, bobcat and
hippopotamus! Mule #5 - Mancow in 2012 49 University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling
Warrensburg, Missouri is a friendly community of 18,000 by George Graham Vest on September 23, 1870: people near the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and Missouri “The one absolutely unselfish friend that man can Route 13. It is located just 40 miles southeast of suburban have in this selfish world, the one that never deserts Kansas City, with its many cultural offerings, entertainment him and the one that never proves ungrateful or options and professional sports franchises. treacherous is his dog.” The county seat of Johnson County, Warrensburg is just four hours from St. Louis and three hours from Branson, Mo., with Today the city’s Park Department has eight park areas with easy access by highway, Amtrak, or Greyhound bus. Other a total of 326 acres, and a Community Center which offers recreational opportunities include the beautiful Lake of the a wide variety Ozarks 90 minutes to the southeast. of recreational activities. Two public golf Warrensburg is a city that emerged from a frontier gathering courses are available place more than 150 years ago. In 1833, a blacksmith from in town -- one at Kentucky named Martin Warren chose a well-travelled the Hidden Pines spot along an Osage Indian Trail to build a cabin and set Country Club, and up his blacksmith shop. His shop served as an informal another at Pertle gathering place for local farmers. Three years after moving Springs, operated to Missouri, Mr. Warren’s shop was named the county seat by the University of Photo courtesy of United States Air Force of the newly created County of Johnson. The township was Central Missouri. named Warren’s Burg in honor of the local blacksmith, and in 1855, the township was incorporated and became the City Other attractions of Warrensburg. It is that same strong midwestern work ethic in the area include displayed by its founder, and the same friendly atmosphere Powell Gardens, a shown by his neighbors 1,250+ botanical that may be seen in garden just 12 Warrensburg today. miles west of Warrensburg on Missouri Highway In the late 1800s and 50 that contains early 1900s Warrensburg hiking trails, picnic was considered the areas, and seasonal displays; Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Missouri Mule Capital Noster, Mo., home of the B-2 Bomber; Knob Noster State Park; because of the Horse and and the Missouri State Fair, held each August in Sedalia, Mo. Mule Barn operated by the Jones Brothers on Of course, visitors to Warrensburg can also take in the exciting Railroad Street. Mules athletic events and various cultural experiences provided at the from the area won prizes University of Central Missouri. at the State Fair (located just 30 minutes east in Sedalia, Mo.) and at even larger expositions like the one in St. Louis in 1904. The mule barn carried the motto, “Through these portals pass the meanest mules on earth.”
Warrensburg is home to many historic sites, including “Blind” Boone Park, the historic Johnson County Courthouse, the Missouri Pacific Train Depot, and many historical churches.
It is also the site of the Old Drum Memorial Statue, in honor of Old Drum, the hound shot and killed by his owner’s neighbor in 1869. Old Drum was eulogized 50 University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, a 15-member conference (beginning in 2012-13) of NCAA Division II institutions in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska, was first organized in 1912 as the Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
Over the past 100 years, the MIAA has gained the reputation of being one of the top NCAA Division II conferences in the nation. MIAA student-athletes have won 15 NCAA team championships and, since 1964, more than 160 individual national titles. The MIAA currently Bob Boerigter Larry House Amber Feldman Josh Slaughter conducts championships in eight sports for men and nine for women. MIAA Assistant Assistant Communications Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Director For the men, champions are crowned in football, cross country, basketball, indoor and outdoor track & field, baseball, tennis and golf. Newbery, formerly the assistant sports information director at Pittsburg The women compete for titles in volleyball, cross country, soccer, State. He became the assistant to the commissioner for media relations basketball, indoor and outdoor track & field, softball, golf and tennis. in 2005. Kellen Coleman replaced Newbery in 2009 as the Director of Communications. He left in the summer of 2012 and was replaced The MIAA turned a new page on July 1, 1992, when the NCAA Division by Josh Slaughter, formerly the assistant sports information director at II conference changed its name from the Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Emporia State. A third full-time staff member was added in 2005, as Association to the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association. former Emporia State track and field athlete Natasha Oakes was hired as the assistant to the commissioner for compliance. She became the The decision to make the change originated in 1989, when Pittsburg State Assistant Commissioner for Compliance and Internal Operations/SWA University and Washburn University became the first schools outside the before being succeeded by Renee Hultgren in 2010. The current MIAA state of Missouri to gain membership in the MIAA. Assistant Commissioner for Compliance and Internal Operations/SWA, Amber Feldman, replaced Hultgren in 2011. Larry House joined the The conference was first organized in 1912 with 14 member institutions. staff in August 2007 as coordinator of external affairs, and is now the Of those original members, the University of Central Missouri, Truman Assistant Commissioner for Championships and Business Development. State University, and Northwest Missouri State University still remain a part of the MIAA. The membership of the MIAA was at 11 schools during the 2011-12 school year with the departure of Missouri-St. Louis in 1996 and The first change in membership came in 1924, when the MIAA Missouri-Rolla in 2005, the forfeiture of membership by Lincoln in 1999, reorganized to include only the five regional Missouri state colleges: the addition of Fort Hays State University in 2006 and the University Central, Truman (at the time known as Northeast Missouri State), of Nebraska Omaha in 2008, the re-joining of Lincoln in 2010, and the Northwest, Southeast Missouri State University and Southwest Missouri departure of Nebraska Omaha in 2011. State University (now Missouri State). In 2012-13 the MIAA membership increased to 15 with the addition Over the next 56 years, three schools joined the membership: the of the University of Central Oklahoma, Lindenwood University, the Missouri School of Mines (later the University of Missouri-Rolla) in University of Nebraska-Kearney, and Northeastern State University. 1935, Lincoln University in 1970, and the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 1980. The membership dropped to 14 when founding member Truman State departed the league following the 2012-13 academic year. The 1980s brought the biggest changes in the conference. In 1981, Southwest Missouri State University opted to move to NCAA Division Info taken from themiaa.com I and the MIAA appointed its first full-time commissioner, Ken Jones, in July.
He would be in the position for 16 years, retiring in 1997. Former Gulf Current MIAA Members South and Metro commissioner Ralph McFillen succeeded Jones, serving School Joined MIAA 10 years before his retirement in 2007. Jim Johnson succeeded McFillen University of Central Missouri 1912 in July of that year and served as commissioner until September of 2010. University of Central Oklahoma 2012 Dr. Bob Boerigter succeeded Johnson in September 2010. Emporia State University 1991 Fort Hays State University 2006 Lincoln University 1970-1999, 2010 Southwest Baptist University brought membership back to eight schools Lindenwood University 2012 in 1986, before the major expansion of the conference in 1989. Pittsburg Missouri Southern State University 1989 State, Washburn, Missouri Southern State College (now University) and Missouri Western State University 1989 Missouri Western State College (now University), formerly members of University of Nebraska-Kearney 2012 the Central States Intercollegiate Conference, began competition in the Northeastern State University 2012 1989-90 season. Northwest Missouri State University 1912 Pittsburg State University 1989 Southeast Missouri State left the MIAA following the 1990-91 season Southwest Baptist University 1986 to move on to NCAA Division I, and was replaced by Emporia State Washburn University 1989 University in the 1991-92 season.
In August 1991, Judy Willson was hired as the MIAA’s first full-time sports information director. She left in 1994, and was succeeded by Matt 51 University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling Central Missouri Athletic Training
The Dr. Ron “Doc” VanDam Athletic Training Facility was dedicated on January 22, 2011. In his 30-year tenure at Central, Doc treated and advised thousands of athletes, was an integral part of 78 MIAA Conference Championships, 41 MIAA Conference Tournament Championships, 26 NCAA Regional Championships and 3 NCAA National Championships as well as leading, teaching and mentoring the athletic training students at Central Missouri. Doc was foundational in setting the standard for success within the Athletics Department and the Physical Education Department at Central Missouri. His leadership was respected and appreciated while he served as the President of the Missouri Athletic Trainers’ Association, and as a member of the Missouri State High School Activities Association Sports Medicine Advisory Committee.
The Dr. Ron “Doc” VanDam main Athletic Training Facility as well as the Athletic Training Education Program occupies combined 6,000-square foot of the newly renovated, state-of-the-art Morrow-Garrison Student Recreation complex. The facility features state-of- the-art therapeutic modalities including the latest Electrical Stimulation/Ultrasound units, rehabilitation equipment including advanced Biodex isokinetic and balance/proprioception units, a hydro therapy area, advanced cardiovascular conditioning equipment, an on-site team physician office, and a corresponding athletic training student lab and classroom.
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