Central Missouri Wrestling

Front Row (L to R): Tyler Selemaea, Andrew Tujague, Bradley Irwin, Brady Franklin, Ethan Schumaker, Zachary Schridde, Daide Agnew, Erick Vargas, Stephen Tujague, Crason Meek, Kaleb Brooks, John Feeney Second Row (L to R): Jacob Clark, Caleb Crabtree, Connor Brown, Dakota Huss, Josh Thomson, Cody Carson, Martin Brunnert, Zane Heiter, Allan Person, Braxton Sparks, Keifer Farrar, Chase Miller Back Row (L to R): Grant Sparks, Payton Turner, Ben Lancaster, Steffon Fassett, Jesse Reser, Jack Karigiannis, Robert Schneider, Braden Best, Dylan Lewis, Noah McGinnis, Tanner Gipson, Dominique Hampton Not pictured: Rowdy Miller

2016-17 Central Missouri Mules Schedule Date Opponent Location Time Nov. 9 Wentworth Military Academy Warrensburg, Mo. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9 Barton Community College Warrensburg, Mo. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13 UCM Open Warrensburg, Mo. 10 a.m. Nov. 19 at UNK/Holiday Inn Open Kearney, Neb. 9 a.m. Dec. 3 at Buena Vista Open Storm Lake, Iowa 9 a.m. Dec. 10 at Luther Hill Invite Indianola, Iowa 9 a.m. Dec. 17-18 at Midwest Classic Indianapolis, Ind. 9 a.m. Jan. 4 at Drury Springfield, Mo. 7 p.m. Jan. 6 Newman* Warrensburg, Mo. 7 p.m. Jan. 8 Central Oklahoma* Warrensburg. Mo. 3 p.m. Jan. 12 at St. Cloud State St. Cloud, Minn. 7 p.m. Jan. 14 at UNK Midwest Duals Kearney, Neb. 9 a.m. Jan. 18 Lindenwood* Warrensburg, Mo. 7 p.m. Jan. 21 Ouachita Baptist Warrensburg, Mo. 1 p.m. Jan. 22 Roger Denker Open Warrensburg, Mo. 10 a.m. Feb. 2 at Fort Hays State* Hays, Kan. 7 p.m. Feb. 3 at Nebraska-Kearney* Kearney, Neb. 7 p.m. Feb. 9 McKendree Warrensburg, Mo. 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at MIAA Championships Kearney, Neb. 10 a.m. Feb. 24-25 at NCAA-II Super Regional TBA TBA Mar. 10-11 at NCAA-II Championships Birmingham, Ala. TBA

*MIAA Dual All times listed are Central and subject to change Home matches listed in bold at the UCM Multipurpose Building Central Missouri Wrestling Table of Contents 1 Table of Contents General Information

The UCM Multipurpose Building ...... 2 Name of School...... University of Central Missouri Location...... Warrensburg, MO 64093 Founded ...... 1871 Meet the Mules Enrollment...... 14,395 Head Coach Justin Ensign ...... 4-5 Nickname...... Mules Assistant Coaches ...... 6 School Colors ...... Red & Black Season Preview ...... 7 Arena...... UCM Multipurpose Building Returners ...... 10-15 Capacity...... 8,500 Newcomers ...... 16-20 Affiliation...... NCAA Division II Mules Roster Breakdown ...... 21-22 Conference. Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Assoc. (MIAA) President...... Dr. Charles M. Ambrose 2015-16 Season Review Athletics Director...... Jerry Hughes 2015-16 Season Recap ...... 24 Senior Associate Athletic Director...... Kathy Anderson Dual/Tournament Results ...... 25 Athletic Department Phone...... 660-543-4250 Final Statistics/Leaders ...... 26 Athletic Website...... www.UCMathletics.com

The Opponents Coaching Staff Dual Meet Opponents...... 28-29 Head Coach ...... Justin Ensign All-Time Series Records...... 30 Alma Mater ...... Wagner College (2007) Year-by-Year Results...... 31-35 Record at School...... 29-55-0 (six seasons) Mules National Champions...... 36 Career Record (yrs.)...... same Mules National Qualifiers/All-Americans...... 37 Assistant Coaches: ...... Austin Sommer, Jacob Ekster Team Records/Individual All-Time Leaders...... 38 Head Athletic Trainer...... Ron DuBuque All-Time Roster...... 39 Team Information 2015-16 Dual record...... 2-9-0 The University of Central Missouri Starters Returning / Lost...... 6/3 About the University of Central Missouri ...... 41-42 UCM President / Board of Governors ...... 43 Athletics Administration & Staff ...... 44-46 History Staff Directory ...... 47 First year of wrestling ...... 1963 UCM Athletics Success ...... 48 Overall all-time record...... 430-448-11 UCM Athletic Training ...... 49 Number of All-Americans ...... 46 Why the Mules and Jennies? ...... 50 Number of National Champions ...... 7 Welcome to Warrensburg, Missouri ...... 51 Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association ...... 52 Media Relations Central Missouri Media Information ...... 53 Assistant Athletic Director/Media Relations . . . . Mike Knipper Email...... [email protected] Wrestling Contact ...... Will McLaughlin Email...... [email protected] Office Phone...... 660-543-4080 Fax...... 660-543-8034 Media Relations Assistants. . . Joe Hoffmann, Will McLaughlin

Credits The 2016-17 Wrestling Media Guide is a publication of the University of Central Missouri Athletics Media Relations Office, Mike Knipper director. Designed, written, and edited by Will McLaughlin, with editorial assistance provided by Mike Knipper, Joe Hoffmann and Justin Ensign. Cover design by Tim Pinkston. 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 @UCMMULES /UCMAthletics @UCMMULES /UCMathletics 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 @UCMWrestling Department. 2 Central Missouri Wrestling UCM Multipurpose Building Considered one the finest facilities of its kind in the nation, the Multipurpose Building is in its 41st 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 the events for an indoor track meet. Seating capacity in the Multipurpose Building is 8,500 for of 1998. An inlaid-wood floor was installed in the main arena, basketball and volleyball, making it the largest such facility in the replacing most of the original Tartan surface and eliminating the MIAA. It also seats 1,640 fans for indoor track meets and 10,000 need for the portable-wood floor that had been used for basketball people for concerts. since 1988. Additionally, the running track was resurfaced and Numerous special events take place in the Multi each year. new jumping and vaulting pits were created for track and field. It hosted the Missouri State High School Activities Association’s Before the 2008-09 school year, the Multi received another state volleyball tournament from 1988 until 2008, and state high facelift with new seating. The near $1 million project added school playoff games for basketball are also played annually in the seatback chairs to the north end of the arena and new bleachers on building. the south side. In addition, the MIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships Prior to the 2012-13 school year, the Multi was fitted with a are contested in the Multipurpose Building. The facility is also brand new four-sided, center-hung scoreboard and video board used for UCM’s annual commencement ceremonies, major system from SignCo of Lincoln, Neb. New scoreboards were also concerts, and other UCM events. added the east and west walls and the arena was outfitted with a The Multi underwent a major renovation during the summer new 30-foot LED scorer’s table for use during dual meets. Central Missouri Wrestling Meet the Mules 3

Meet the Mules Head Coach Justin Ensign...... 4-5 Assistant Coaches...... 6 2016-17 Season Preview...... 7 Returners...... 8-15 Newcomers ...... 16-20 Roster Breakdown...... 21-22

Allan Person, So. (165 lbs) 4 Central Missouri Wrestling Head Coach Justin Ensign The 2016-17 season is Justin Ensign’s seventh season as the head coach of the Central Missouri Mules Wrestling squad.

Ensign has coached eight national qualifiers in six seasons, with a 29- 55 dual record, and a .345 winning percentage. He is 6-23 against MIAA opponents.

The 2015-16 season was a challenging one for Ensign and the Mules Wrestling program. UCM tied a program low dual wins in a season as they went 2-9 overall, finished sixth at the MIAA Championships, and placed 13th at 11, Ensign guided the Mules to a 7-7 dual record with three regionals. individual national qualifiers, finishing tied for 30th in the nation.

The 2014-15 season was a record breaking one for Ensign and the Prior to being named the eighth bench boss in Central Missouri Mules. The team tied their highest finish at the national tournament history, Ensign spent two years as a graduate assistant coach under placing 11th. Frank Cagnina defended his NCAA Division II legendary Mules Wrestling coach Robin Ersland, who left UCM National for the head coaching position at Minot State (N.D.) following the Title at 149 2009-2010 season. During the two years Ensign was a graduate pounds, assistant under Ersland, the Mules compiled a 14-16 dual record, and Archie while finishing in the top 25 at the NCAA National Championships Williams both seasons (18th in 2009, 22nd in 2010). Ensign also helped earned All- guide the Mules to five individual All-American performances. American status by Ensign also spent one season as an assistant coach at his alma finishing mater, Wagner College, in Staten Island, N.Y. As an assistant coach fifth at during the 2007-08 season, he helped the Seahawks finish fourth at nationals at the Virginia duals. Ensign also had two NCAA-I East Region third 174 pounds. place winners. Williams was the MIAA champion at 174 pounds, and De’Quence Goodman Before starting his coaching career, Ensign spent four years on the finished third at 285 pounds at the MIAA Championships. The mat for Wagner. He was named team MVP two times and spent Mules finished 5-12 in duals. 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 In 2013-14, the Mules went 6-6 during the regular season and was a four-year starter, twice at both 141 and 149 pounds. The 2-4 in the MIAA, with a lot of post season success. Cagnina won Cherry Hill, N.J. native earned his bachelor’s degree in Childhood the first national title since the 2005-06 season. Cagnina and Ty Education and Sociology in 2007, and earned his master’s in Loethen are also the first All-American honorees under Ensign. Sports Management from Central Missouri in spring, 2011. The two combined for 27.5 team points at the NCAA-II National Championship, placing Central Missouri at No. 18 in the nation. Cagnina and Loethen were both All-Region and All-MIAA wrestlers, while Josh Thomson also earned All-MIAA honors.

In 2012-13, the Mules finished 6-7 with a 2-3 conference record. Ensign finished the 2012-13 season coaching Eric Mateo at the NCAA-II Wrestling Championship, who finished at 21-21 overall. In his second season the Mules were plagued with injuries, finishing with a 3-14 dual record. The team may have been battered and bruised, but they still managed to have numerous top finishers at several tournaments throughout the season. Nick Viterisi earned All-Region honors that season, and posted an impressive 28-15 record. In his first season as head coach, 2010- Central Missouri Wrestling Head Coach Justin Ensign 5 All-Time Record Head Coach Season Win Lost Tied Home Away Neutral Pct. 2010-11 7 7 0 5-3 2-4 0-0 .500 2011-12 3 14 0 1-3 1-5 1-6 .176 2012-13 6 7 0 0-7 5-0 1-0 .462 2013-14 6 6 0 5-2 1-4 0-0 .500 2014-15 5 12 0 2-5 1-3 2-4 .294 2015-16 2 9 0 2-1 0-5 0-3 .182 Totals 29 55 0 15-21 10-21 4-13 .345

Ensign vs. All Opponents MIAA 6-23 Super Region Three 11-18 Overall 29-55-0 Central Oklahoma 0-6 Augustana 0-1 Arkansas Baptist 1-0 Fort Hays State 0-6 Lindenwood 1-4 Ashland 0-1 Lindenwood 1-4 Mary 3-1 Baker 0-1 Nebraska-Kearney 0-5 Maryville 0-0 Benedictine 1-0 Newman 5-2 McKendree 1-3 Calumet College of St. Joseph 1-0 Minnesota State 0-2 Central Baptist 1-0 Minnesota St.-Moorhead 0-0 Hannibal-LaGrange 1-0 Minot State 2-0 Indianapolis 2-0 Northern State 0-0 Lake Erie 0-1 Ouachita Baptist 1-4 Lindsey Wilson 0-1 Southwest Minnesota 0-1 Newberry 0-4 St. Cloud State 0-1 Notre Dame College 0-1 Truman State 3-1 San Fransisco State 0-1 Upper Iowa 0-0 SIU-Edwardsville 0-2 Tiffin 1-0 University of Findlay 0-1 University of Indiana 0-1 Wisconsin-Parkside 1-0 Wentworth Military 3-0 Western St. College 0-1

Frank Cagnina Two-Time National Champion, 149 lbs 6 Central Missouri Wrestling Assistant Coaches

Austin Sommer Graduate Assistant Coach (2nd Season)

Austin Sommer is in his second season as a graduate assistant coach with Mules Wrestling. Prior to joining UCM, Sommer spent a season as a student assistant at Division I Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pa.

Sommer was a four-year letterwinner at Drexel wrestling at 149 and 157 pounds. He was a national qualifier at 157 lbs. in 2014. He recorded 59 career wins, including a single-season best 17 during his sophomore campaign with six wins coming by fall. He totaled 16 falls during his career, the 17th most in Drexel history.

The Northampton, Pa. native earned his bachelor’s degree in Construction Management from Drexel in 2015 and is working toward his master’s degree at UCM.

Jacob Ekster Graduate Asssitant Coach (1st Season)

Jacob Ekster is in his first season as a graduate assistant coach with Mules Wrestling after spending the last four years wrestling at Missouri Valley College.

Ekster was a four time All-American at Missouri Valley College in two weight classes. He garnered All- American status three times at 149 lbs and once at 141 lbs. In his senior season at 141 lbs., Ekster finished fifth at the NAIA Wrestling National Championships. He was also a four time regional finalist and two time regional champion.

The Houston, Tex. native earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology with a concentration in Conservation and minored in Business. He currently working on his master’s in Occupational Safety Management.

Brandon Hayes Volunteer Assistant Coach (3rd Season)

Brandon Hayes enters his third season as a volunteer assistant coach for the Mules wrestling program. Prior to assisting the coaching staff, Hayes wrestled four years for Central Missouri.

Hayes was a four year letter winner for the Mules and finished with a career record of 91-58. In his senior season, he was second on the team with a winning percentage of .706 with 14 falls and 36 takedowns. Hayes took second place in the heavyweight division at the NCAA Super-II Regional, helping the Mules place fifth and qualifying him for the NCAA Division II National Championships.

The Camdenton, Mo. native graduated with a bachelors degree in Secondary Education from Central Missouri. Central Missouri Wrestling Meet the Mules 7 2016-17 Season Preview

The Mules will look to rebound from a tough 2015-16 season where Jesse Reser and they finished with a dual record of 2-9, placed sixth at the MIAA senior Josh Thomson Tournament, and 13th at regionals. will compete for the starting spot at 165 The Mules were picked to finish fifth the MIAA in the preseason pounds for UCM. coaches poll and were picked to finish 11th out of 15 teams in Super Thomson enters this Region-III according to the D2wrestle.com preseason poll. season with a career record of 51-28 and 18 Although the team lost two All-Conference wrestlers in 174 pounder falls for the Mules. Reser Archie Williams and 285 pounder Nick Lovejoy, they bring in 21 enters his first season newcomers and return a number of guys from last season who will all with UCM after placing look to compete for starting positions. second in state wrestling his senior season of high Daide Agnew “We’re going to be a young team this year with one or two seniors in school. the lineup and as a team we’re going have solid dual lineup and we’ll grow as the season goes along,” Head Coach Justin Ensign said. With the graduation of Williams, the 174 pound slot will have Cody Carson or Allan Person as the start for UCM. Person went 17-19 in This season the Mules have a minimum of two wrestlers in each weight his first season of competition for the Mules and placed fourth at the class with at least one person having experience from last season. In all, MIAA Championships and sixth at regionals. Carson comes in as a junior the Mules wrestling program has 37 wrestlers on this year’s squad. transfer from Pratt Community college where he was a national qualifier and garnered All-American status. Erick Vargas and John Feeney will compete at 125 pounds this season for UCM. Vargas transferred to Central Missouri at the start of The 184 pound slot will be determined on who is named the 174 pound the second semester and competed right away for the Mules. He went starter between Person and Carson. “Whoever wins out at 174 pounds 2-1 in three matches before injury put him out for the rest of the season. will start there and the other one will bump up to 184 pounds for us,” Feeney is in his first season with the Mules after winning two state Ensign said. championships in high school. Junior Grant Sparks will start at 197 pounds for UCM. As a Stephen Tujague and Daide Agnew will compete for the starting spot sophomore he competed at 184 pounds and finished with a record of 8-13. at 133 pounds this season. Agnew started for the Mules all of last season His highest finishd was sixth place finish at the Luther Hill Invitational at at 133 pounds and finished with a record of 16-24. Tujague comes in this 184 pounds. At the MIAA Championhips he competed at 197 pounds. season as true freshman and is the younger brother of Andrew Tujague who is also a Mule wrestler. Tujague was four time letter winner, a state Freshman Chase Miller and senior Jacob Clark are set to compete at placer all four years and a state champion. 285 pounds this season, while junior Robert Schneider will redshirt this season. Schneider went 19-22 last season for the Mules and has a career The Mules will turn Bradley Irwin in the 141 pound weight division. record of 31-38. Irwin wrestled at North Iowa Community College his freshman season at 149 pounds and finished with 9-11 record. The Mules are set to compete in 12 duals this season and four tournaments. One of the tournaments UCM will compete in is the The 149 pound slot will see a new face this season for the Mules as Midwest Classic in Indianapolis which always fields a number of tough they will look to Andrew Tujague as the starter. Tujague redshirted last teams in Division-II. The Mules will also return to the UNK Midwest season for UCM after he transferred from Ottawa University. Tujague Duals after taking a one year hiatus last season to compete at National was two-time state champion in high school. Duals in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Juniors Steffon Fassett and Rowdy Miller will compete for the starting spot at 157 pounds. Fassett finished his first season as a Mule with a record of 8-16. Miller wrestled two years at Hannibal-LaGrange and qualified for NAIA Nationals at 149 pounds in his second season. The 157 pound weight class is the biggest for UCM with six guys in the slot this Robert Schneider season. 8 Central Missouri Wrestling Daide Agnew Sophomore-RS | 133 lbs. | Fairbanks, Alaska | West Valley HS Career Statistics Year Record Winning Falls Technical Major Percentage Falls Decisions 2014-15* 0-4 .000 0 0 0 2015-16 16-24 .400 3 1 3 Total 16-24 .400 3 1 3 * Wrestled unattached, not included in career total

2015-16 Place Finishes: UCM Open (4th), Luther Hill Invitational (4th)

As a redshirt Freshman: Agnew went 16-24 overall, with a dual record of 3-8 in 2015-16. His best finish during his first season of competition for UCM was a fourth place finish at the UCM Open. For the season, he recorded three falls and a technical fall.

Agnew redshirted the 2014-15 season but competed unattached at two events.

In high school: Agnew comes to Central Missouri after graduating from West Valley High School in Fairbanks, Alaska. He was a four-time state qualifier, with one title and three place finishes. He also ran cross country and track.

Personal: Undecided on a major ... Son of Darrell and Iris Agnew.

Connor Brown Sophomore-RS | 197 lbs. | Albany, Mo. | Albany HS Career Statistics Year Record Winning Falls Technical Major Percentage Falls Decisions 2015-16 0-4 0.000 0 0 0 Total 0-4 0.000 0 0 0

As a freshman: Went 0-4 in his freshman season for Central Missouri at 197. Set to compete at 197 lbs and 285 lbs in 2016-17.

In high school: Brown was a four-year letter winner in wrestling and football. He was a team cap- tain and All-Conference in wrestling, and was Second Team All-Conference as a defensive tackle in football.

Personal: Majoring in mechanical engineering ... Son of Robert Brown and Vicky Fish. Central Missouri Wrestling Meet the Mules 9 Jacob Clark Senior | 285 lbs. | Independence, Mo. | Blue Springs HS Career Statistics Year Record Winning Falls Technical Major Percentage Falls Decisions 2014-15* 10-10 .500 3 0 0 2015-16 4-2 .666 0 0 0 Total 29-58 .333 11 1 3 * Wrestled unattached, not included in career total

As a sophomore: Clark went 4-2 at the Jimmy May-Hem open. However, an injury kept him off of the mat for the rest of the season.

As a freshman: Clark competed unattached, and finished 10-10 with three falls and three takedowns.

In high school: Clark was a four-year letterwinner. His senior year he went 42-12 and finished fourth at State. He was also named to the All-Conference and All-District team his senior year.

Personal: Majoring in wildlife management and resources ... Sonf of Rick and Kim Clark.

Caleb Crabtree Sophomore | 141 lbs. | Platte City, Mo. | Platte County HS Career Statistics Year Record Winning Falls Technical Major Percentage Falls Decisions 2015-16 13-20 .394 3 1 1 Total 13-20 .394 3 1 1 2015-16 Place Finishes: UNK Open (5th)

As a Freshman: Crabtree wrestled two weight classes, 141 and 149 lbs, in his first season of competition. He went 13-20 overall, with a dual record of 3-8. His best finish was fifth place finish in the amateur division at the Nebraska-Kearney Open.

In high school: Crabtree earned Academic All-State honors twice, 1st team All-Confer- ence honors three times, and placed 3rd and 2nd in state 2013 and 2014 respectively. Crab- tree also played football in high school.

Personal: Majoring in agriculture business ... Son of Scott and Jodi Crabtree. 10 Central Missouri Wrestling

Keifer Farrar Freshman-RS | 184 lbs. | Excelsior Springs, Mo. | Ozark HS Farrar redshirted the 2015-16 season

In high school: Farrar lettered twice in wrestling and twice in football.

Personal: Majoring in safety management ... Son of Richard and Judy Farrar.

Steffon Fassett Junior | 157 lbs. | Grandview, Mo. | Lee’s Summit West HS | Morningside Career Statistics Year Record Winning Falls Technical Major Percentage Falls Decisions 2015-16 8-16 .333 1 0 1 Total 8-16 .333 1 0 1

As a redshirt freshman: Fassett went 8-16 overall, with a dual record of 2-6. Fassett wrestled two weight classes, 141 lbs and 149 lbs, and competed at Regionals for the Mules.

Before Central Missouri: Fassett wrestled at Morningside College where he redshirted his freshman year.

In high school: Fassett lettered four times in wrestling. During his time in high school he earned First Team All-Conference and Second Team All- Conference honors. He was a Fargo National Qualifier, and a State Qualifier.

Personal: Majoring in exercise science ... Son of Stan and Lisa Fassett. Central Missouri Wrestling Meet the Mules 11

Zane Heiter Sophomore | 157 lbs. | Blue Springs, Mo. | Blue Springs HS Career Statistics Year Record Winning Falls Technical Major Percentage Falls Decisions 2015-16 1-17 .056 1 0 0 Total 1-17 .056 1 0 0

As a freshman: Heiter went 1-17 in his first season of competition.

In high school: Lettered in wrestling and football. Heiter played in the class six football state championship games in 2012 and 2013.

Personal: Majoring social studies education ... Son of Mike and Mickie Heiter.

Jack Karagiannis Sophomore | 197 lbs. | Chesterfield, Mo. | Parkway Central HS Career Statistics Year Record Winning Falls Technical Major Percentage Falls Decisions 2015-16 3-8 .273 2 0 1 Total 3-8 .273 2 0 1

As a freshman: Karagiannis went 3-8 overall in his first season of competition.

In high school: Karagiannis lettered twice and was All-Conference in wrestling. He also played football and competed in track and field earning a letter in each sport.

Personal: Majoring in engineering technology ... Son of Tim and Jill Karagiannis. 12 Central Missouri Wrestling Ben Lancaster Sophomore | 197 lbs. | Lee’s Summit, Mo. | Blue Springs South HS Career Statistics Year Record Winning Falls Technical Major Percentage Falls Decisions 2014-15 3-10 .231 1 0 0 Total 3-10 .231 1 0 0

As a freshman: Lancaster went 3-10 in his first season of competition.

In high school: Lancaster lettered twice in wrestling. Lancaster qualified for state in 2014, and helped his team to a conference championship the same year. He also played football in high school.

Personal: Majoring in occupational safety ... Son of Jason and Nicole Lancaster.

Dylan Lewis Sophomore-RS | 157 lbs. | Pleasant Hill, Mo. | Pleasant Hill HS Career Statistics Year Record Winning Falls Technical Major Percentage Falls Decisions 2014-15 0-2 .000 0 0 0 Total 0-2 .000 0 0 0

As a freshman: Lewis went 0-2 in his first year of competition.

In high school: Lewis graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in Pleasant Hill, Mo. Lewis was a three year letter winner in wrestling and in his senior season he placed fourth at conference. Lewis also competed in football his freshman and sophomore year.

Personal: Majoring in digital media productions ... Son of Larry Lewis and Jennifer Spear. Central Missouri Wrestling Meet the Mules 13 Allan Person Sophomore-RS | 174/184 lbs. | Florissant, Mo. | Hazelwood Central HS Career Statistics Year Record Winning Falls Technical Major Percentage Falls Decisions 2014-15* 5-7 .417 0 0 1 2015-16 17-19 .472 1 1 1 Total 17-19 .472 1 1 1 * Wrestled unattached, not included in career total

2015-16 Place Finishes: MIAA Championships (4th), NCAA Super-Regional (6th)

As a redshirt freshman: Person finished with an overall record of 17-19, with a dual record of 3-8. Person competed for the Mules at the MIAA Championships and Regionals, placing fourth and sixth, respectively at 165 lbs.

Person redshirted the 2014-15 season but competed unattached at opens. He compiled a 5-7 record and recorded one major decision.

In high school: Person is a two time letterwinner, and qualified for state once. He was awarded All-Conference First Team honors, and also earned awards for academic achievements. Person is an honor roll student, and graduated magna cum laude.

Personal: Majoring in mechanical engineering and technology ... Son of Allan and Sharon Person.

Robert Schneider Junior | 285 lbs. | Wentzville, Mo. | Timberland HS Career Statistics Year Record Winning Falls Technical Major Percentage Falls Decisions 2014-15 12-16 .429 9 0 0 2015-16 19-22 .463 13 0 0 Total 31-38 .449 22 0 0 2015-16 Place Finishes: Buena Vista Open (6th), Luther Hill Invitational (5th)

As a sophomore: Schneider finished his second year with a 19-22 record overall and a 3-7 dual record. He finished with a team high 13 falls and his highest finish was a fifth place finish at the Luther Hill Invitational.

As a freshman: Schneider compiled a 12-16 record, while going 3-4 in duals in the 2014- 15 season. He recorded four pins at the Nebraska-Kearney Open, which was the most in the amateur division. He also placed fourth at the Roger Denker Open. He finished third on the team in pins with nine. His fastest pin was recorded in 0:41.

In high school: Schneider wrestled at Timberland High School. He placed fourth at state at 195 lbs. and sixth at 220 lbs, and wrestled at the Missouri vs. Illinois All-Star dual. He also played football.

Personal: Majoring in design and drafting ... Son of Jeff and Kim Schneider. 14 Central Missouri Wrestling Grant Sparks Junior | 197 lbs. | Olathe, Kan. | Olathe East HS Career Statistics Year Record Winning Falls Technical Major Percentage Falls Decisions 2013-14* 1-8 .111 0 0 1 2014-15 10-17 .370 1 2 2 2015-16 8-13 .381 2 4 1 Total 18-30 .375 3 6 3 * Wrestled unattached, not included in career total 2015-16 Place Finishes: Luther Hill Invitational (6th) As a sophomore: Sparks finished his sophomore campaign with an overall record of 8-13. His highest finish came at Luther Hill Invitational where placed sixth at 184 lbs. Sparks also competed at the MIAA Championships at 197 lbs.

As a freshman: Sparks went 10-17 overall, and 1-3 in duals. Sparks finished fifth twice at opens during the 2014-15 season, first at the Roger Denker Open and again at the Missouri Valley College Open.

Sparks redshirted the 2013-14 season but competed unattached in tournaments, in- cluding a sixth place finish at the Roger Denker Open.

In high school: Sparks placed fifth at 6A State.

Personal: Majoring in criminal justice ... Son of Todd and Diane Sparks. Josh Thomson Senior | 165 lbs. | Odessa, Mo. | Odessa HS | Maryville Career Statistics Year Record Winning Falls Technical Major Percentage Falls Decisions 2013-14 23-15 .605 4 0 5 2014-15 28-13 .683 14 0 3 Total 51-28 .646 18 0 8 As a sophomore: Thomson went 28-13 overall, and 10-4 in duals. Had a team-high 14 falls and was tied for second on the team in major decisions with three. His fastest fall came in 0:21. Thomson placed at three different tournaments including a third-place finish at the Nebraska-Kearney Open, a first-place finish at the Jimmy May-Hem Open and a fourth-place finish at the MIAA Championships. He also competed at regionals where he went 2-2.

As a freshman: Thomson went 23-15, with a 5-5 dual record. He earned All-MIAA honors, with a third place finish at the MIAA Championships. Thomson placed at a number of tournaments, taking first at the Nebraska-Kearney Open, third at the Roger Denker Open, fourth at the Simpson Invitational, and seventh at the Midwest Classic. He had the most wins by decision last season (13), and tied for second in most major decisions (5). He had four falls, with his fastest fall at 1:00.

Before Central Missouri: Thomson attended Maryville University before joing the Mules wrestling program. He redshirted his freshman year.

In high school: Thomson was a four time letter winner and state qualifier, winning the state championship his senior year, and placing third the year before. He made the All-Conference team twice, the District Wrestler of the Year and won a sportmanship award his senior year. Thomson also lettered in tennis twice.

Personal: Majoring in business management ... Son of David and Traci Thomson. Central Missouri Wrestling Meet the Mules 15 Andrew Tujague Sophomore-RS | 149 lbs. | Shawnee, Kan. | Ottawa Tujague redshirted the 2015-16 season

Before Central Missouri: Tujague wrestled for Ottawa University and competed for part of the 2014-15 season as a true freshman for the Braves.

In high school: Tujaque was a two-time Kansas High School State Champion and helped his team to the 2014 team championship.

Personal: Majoring in psychology ... Son of Jerry and Lucy Tujaque and the older brother of Ste- phen Tujague who is in his first year at UCM and a Mule wrestler.

Erick Vargas Sophomore-RS | 125 lbs. | Omaha, Neb. | Colorado Mesa

Career Statistics Year Record Winning Falls Technical Major Percentage Falls Decisions 2015-16 2-1 .667 2 0 0 Total 2-1 .667 2 0 0

As a sophomore: Vargas transferred in the second semester to UCM and competed right away. He competed in three matches going 2-1, but was injured and sat out the remainder of the season.

Before Central Missouri: Vargas wrestled at Colorado Mesa for a year prior to joining the Mules wrestling program.

In high school: Vargas graduated from Westside High School in Omaha Neb. He also competed in cross country.

Personal: Majoring in sports management with a marketing minor ... Son of Erick and Ana Marie Vargas. 16 Central Missouri Wrestling

Braden Best Freshman | 184 lbs. | Kansas City, Mo. | Raytown HS In high school: Best comes to Central Missouri after graduating from Raytown High School in Kansas City, Mo. He was a three time letter winner and was named First Team All-Conference and All-State. He also competed in swimming.

Personal: Majoring in biology ... Son of Christopher and Cristine Best.

Kaleb Brooks Freshman | 157 lbs. | Olathe, Kan. | Olathe North HS In high school: Brooks comes to Central Missouri after graduating from Olathe North High School in Olathe, Kan. In his senior season, Brooks was an All-Conference selection, a regional runner up, and placed fifth at the 6A Kansas State Tournament. Brooks also competed in football.

Personal: Majoring in exercise science ... Son of Billy and Cindy Brooks.

Martin Brunnert Freshman | 174 lbs. | Foristell, Mo. | Wentzville Holt HS In high school: Brunnert comes to Central Missouri after graduating from Wentzville Holt High School in Foristell, Mo. He was a First Team All-Conference selection in his senior season.

Personal: Majoring in biology ... Son of Ron and Bridget Brunnert.

Cody Carson Junior | 174/184 lbs. | Merriam, Kan. | Shawnee Mission North HS | Pratt CC Before Central Missouri: Carson wrestled at Pratt Community College before transferring to UCM. He was a national qualifier and earned All-American status as well.

In high school: Carson graduated from Shawnee Mission High School in Kansas. He was a three time state qualifier and made the state finals once.

Personal: Majoring in exercise science ... Son of Stan and Cathy Carson. Central Missouri Wrestling Meet the Mules 17

John Feeney Freshman | 125 lbs. | Omaha, Neb. | Omaha Northwest HS In high school: Feeney comes to Central Missouri after graduating from Omaha Northwest High School. He was four time letter winner, won two state championships, two district championships, and one confer- ence championship. He also competed in tennis, football, baseball, and track.

Personal: Majoring in psychology ... Son of John Feeney and Michelle Christians.

Brady Franklin Junior | 149 lbs. | Sedalia, Mo. | Pleasant Hill HS | Wentworth Military Academy Before Central Missouri: Franklin wrestled at 149 lbs. in his sophomore season at Wentworth Military Academy. Prior to attending Wentworth, Frankin attended Iowa Lakes Community College.

In high school: Franklin was a two time state qualifier and finished second in state at 145 lbs. in 2014. He was a three time letter winner and two time Second Team All-Conference selction. He also competed in baseball and football.

Personal: Majoring in safety sciences ... Son of Ron and Amy Franklin.

Tanner Gipson Freshman | 174 lbs. | Katy, Tex. | Katy HS In high school: Gipson comes to Central Missouri after graduating from Katy High School in Katy, Tex. Gipson was three year letter winner and in his senior season he was a district champion and placed fifth at state.

Personal: Majoring in secondary education ... Son of Barry Gipson and Heather Barrow.

Dominique Hampton Freshman | 197 lbs. | Kansas City, Mo. | Raytown Senior HS In high school: Hampton comes to Central Missouri after graduating from Raytown Senior High School in Raytown, Mo. Hampton was four year letter winner. In his senior season he was a state champion at 220 lbs, First Team All-State, a district champion, First Team All-Conference, and district wrestler of the year. Hampton also competed in football and track.

Personal: Majoring in exercise science ... Son of Melvin and Latisia Hampton. 18 Central Missouri Wrestling Dakota Huss Junior | 149 lbs. | St. Louis, Mo. | Illini West HS | Hannibal-LaGrange Before Central Missouri: Huss wrestled at Hannibal-LaGrange University his freshman and sophomore year before joining the Mules wrestling program.

In high school: Huss graduated from Illini West High School in Carthage, Ill. He was named an All-Con- ference wrestler once and competed in football and track.

Personal: Majoring in criminal justice ... Son of Joshua and Valarie Huss.

Bradley Irwin Sophomore | 141 lbs. | Centerville, Iowa | Centerville HS | North Iowa Area CC Before Central Missouri: Irwin wrestled at 149 lbs at North Iowa Area Community College his freshman year. He finished with an overall record of 9-11, with three falls and a technical fall. His best finish during the season was a fourth place finish at the Central College Invitational.

In high school: Irwin graduated from Centerville High School in Iowa. He was a four time letter winner and three time state qualifier. In his senior season, he won a state championship at 132 lbs and was named First Team All-Conference.

Personal: Majoring in finance.

Noah McGinnis Sophomore | 184 lbs. | Overland Park, Kan. | Shawnee Mission North HS | Ottawa Before Central Missouri: McGinnis wrestled at Ottawa University his freshman year before joining the Mules wrestling program.

In high school: McGinnis graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School. In his senior season, he placed fifth at the 6A Kansas State Tournanment. He also competed in football.

Personal: Majoring in exercise science ... Son of Susan and the late Farrel McGinnis.

Carson Meek Freshman | 141 lbs. | Belton, Mo. | Rockhurst HS In high school: Meek comes to Central Missouri after graduating from Rockhurst High School in Belton, Mo. Meek was a four time letter winner, two time state qualfiier, and a national qualifier. He also competed in football.

Personal: Majoring in business ... Son of Mike and Liz Meek. Central Missouri Wrestling Meet the Mules 19 Chase Miller Freshman | 285 lbs. | Olathe, Kan. | Olathe North HS In high school: Miller comes to Central Missouri after graduating from Olathe North High School in Olathe, Kan. Miller was a three time state qualifier placing fourth, third, and first his sophomore, junior, and senior year, respectively. In his senior season he also placed fourth at nationals. He also competed in football.

Personal: Majoring in pre-med ... Son of Chris and Maria Miller.

Rowdy Miller Sophomore-RS | 157 lbs. | Columbia, Mo. | Chattahoochee HS | Hannibal-LaGrange Before Central Missouri: Miller wrestled for two years at Hanibal-La Grange University at 149 lbs. He was named freshman of the year and qualified for NAIA nationals his sophomore year.

In high school: Miller graduated from Chattahoochee High School. He was a four year letter winner, three time regional qualifier, four time member of the Georgia National team, six time time freestyle and greco state medalist. In his senior season he finished fourth at state and took first at regionals.

Personal: Majoring in accounting ... Son of Jeffrey and Karen Miller.

Jesse Reser Freshman | 174 lbs. | Buckner, Mo. | Fort Osage HS In high school: Reser comes to Central Missouri after graduating from Fort Osage High School in Inde- pendence, Mo. Reser was a four year letter winner, three time First Team All-Conference selection, and placed second at state in his senior season. Reser also competed in football.

Personal: Majoring in occupational safety management ... Son of Gabriel and Sandra Reser.

Zachary Schridde Junior | 141 lbs. | Great Bend, Kan. | Great Bend HS | Pratt CC Before Central Missouri: Schridde wrestled for two years at Pratt Community College and was a national qualifier prior to joining the Mules wrestling program.

In high school: Schridde graduated from Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kan. He was three time letter winner and also competed in soccer.

Personal: Majoring in mechanical engineering ... Son of Brian and Mary Schridde. 20 Central Missouri Wrestling Ethan Schumaker Freshman | 157 lbs. | North Pole, Alaska | North Pole HS In high school: Schumaker comes to Central Missouri after graduating from North Pole High School in Alaska. He was a four year letter winner and qualified for state all four years. He made the region finals his junior and senior year. He also competed in cross country, track, football, and was the mascot on the cheer team.

Personal: Majoring in exercise science ... Son of John and Cindy Gash Schumaker. Tyler Selemaea Freshman | 174 lbs. | Independence, Mo. | Fort Osage HS In high school: Selemaea comes to Central Missouri after graduating from Fort Osage High School in In- dependence, Mo. Selemaea was was four year letter winner and a three time state qualifier, All-Conference selection, All-District selection, and All-Area selection.

Personal: Undecided on a major ... Son of Vinuela and Carie Selemaea.

Braxton Sparks Freshman | 149 lbs. | Ballwin, Mo. | Marquette HS In high school: Sparks comes to Central Missouri after graduating from Marquette High School in Ball- win, Mo. Sparks was four year letter winner and was named team captain his junior and senior year.

Personal: Majoring in exercise science ... Son of Jason Sparks and Tammy McSparin.

Stephen Tujague Freshman | 133 lbs. | Shawnee, Kan. | St. James Academy In high school: Tujague comes to Central Missouri after graduating from St. James Academy in Lenexa, Kan. Tujague was four time letter winner, a state placer all four years and a state champion.

Personal: Majoring in business ... Son of Jerry and Lucy Tujague and the younger brother Andrew Tu- jague, who also competes for the Mules wrestling team.

Payton Turner Sophomore-RS | 184 lbs. | Mexico, Mo. | Mexico HS | Graceland Before Central Missouri: Turner wrestled at Graceland University his freshman and sophomore year before joing the Mules wrestling program.

In high school: Turner graduated from Mexico High School in Mexico, Mo. As a wrestler, Turner qaulified for the Missouri State Tournament twice, placed 3rd at the state torunament, and garnered All-Area, All- Conference and All-State honors.

Personal: Majoring in occupational health and safety ... Son of Patrick and Bethany Turner Central Missouri Wrestling Meet the Mules 21 Mules By Weight Class 125 133 141 149

John Feeney Erick Vargas Daide Agnew Stephen Tujague Caleb Crabtree Bradley Irwin Brady Franklin Dakota Huss

Carson Meek Zachary Schridde Braxton Sparks Andrew Tujague 157 165 174

Jesse Reser Josh Thomson Martin Brunnert Cody Carson Kaleb Brooks Steffon Fassett Zane Heiter

Tanner Gipson Allan Person Dylan Lewis Rowdy Miller Ethan Schumaker

Tyler Selemaea 184 197 285

Braden Best Keifer Farrar Connor Brown Dominique Hampton Jack Karagiannis Jacob Clark Chase Miller

Noah McGinnis Payton Turner Ben Lancaster Grant Sparks Robert Schneider 22 Central Missouri Wrestling 2016-2017 Mules Roster Name Weight (lbs.) Yr. Hometown High School Previous School Daide Agnew 133 R-So. Fairbanks, Alaska West Valley HS Braden Best 184 Fr. Kansas City, Mo. Raytown HS Kaleb Brooks 157 Fr. Olathe, Kan. Olathe North HS Connor Brown 197 So. Albany, Mo. Albany HS Martin Brunnert 184 Fr. Foristell, Mo. Wentzville Holt HS Cody Carson 174 Jr. Merriam, Kan. Shawnee Mission North HS Pratt CC Jacob Clark 285 Sr. Independence, Mo. Blue Springs HS Caleb Crabtree 141 So. Platte City, Mo. Platte County HS Keifer Farrar 184 R-Fr. Excelsior Springs, Mo. Ozark HS Steffon Fassett 149 Jr. Grandview, Mo. Lee’s Summitt West Morningside John Feeney 125 Fr. Omaha, Neb. Omaha Northwest HS Brady Franklin 149 Jr. Sedalia, Mo. Pleasant Hill HS Wentworth Military Academy Tanner Gipson 174 Fr. Katy, Tex. Katy HS Dominique Hampton 197 Fr. Kansas City, Mo. Raytown Senior HS Zane Heiter 157 So. Blue Springs, Mo. Blue Springs HS Dakota Huss 149 Jr. St. Louis, Mo. Illini West HS Hannibal-LaGrange Bradley Irwin 141 So. Centerville, Iowa Centerville HS North Iowa Area CC Jack Karagiannis 197 So. Chesterfield, Mo. Parkway Central HS Ben Lancaster 197 So. Lee’s Summit, Mo. Blue Springs South HS Dylan Lewis 157 So. Pleasant Hill, Mo. Pleasant Hill HS Noah McGinnis 184 So. Overland Park, Kan. Shawnee Mission North HS Ottawa Carson Meek 133 Fr. Belton, Mo. Rockhurst HS Chase Miller 285 Fr. Olathe, Kan. Olathe North HS Rowdy Miller 157 Jr. Columbia, Mo. Chattahoochee HS Hannibal-LaGrange Allan Person 165 R-So. Florissant, Mo. Hazelwood Central HS Jesse Reser 165 Fr. Buckner, Mo. Fort Osage HS Robert Schneider 285 Jr. Wentzville, Mo. Timberland HS Zachary Schridde 141 Jr. Great Bend, Kan. Great Bend HS Pratt CC Ethan Schumaker 157 Fr. North Pole, Alaska. North Pole HS Tyler Selemaea 174 Fr. Independence, Mo. Fort Osage HS Braxton Sparks 149 Fr. Ballwin, Mo. Marquette HS Grant Sparks 184 Jr. Olathe, Kan. Olathe East HS Josh Thomson 165 Jr. Odessa, Mo. Odessa HS Maryville Andrew Tujague 149 Jr. Shawnee, Kan. St. James Acadamy Ottawa Stephen Tujague 133 Fr. Shawnee, Kan. St. James Academy Payton Turner 184 R-So. Mexico, Mo. Mexico HS Graceland Erick Vargas 125 Jr. Omaha, Neb. Westside HS Colorado Mesa

Mules by Class Seniors: Jacob Clark, Josh Thomson

Juniors: Cody Carson, Steffon Fassett, Brady Franklin, Dakota Huss, Robert Schneider, Zachary Schridde, Grant Sparks, Andrew Tujague, Payton Turner

Sophomores: Daide Agnew, Connor Brown, Caleb Crabtree, Zane Heiter, Bradley Irwin, Jack Karagiannis, Ben Lancaster, Dylan Lewis, Noah McGinnis, Rowdy Miller, Allan Person, Erick Vargas

Redshirt Freshmen: Keifer Farrar

Freshmen: Braden Best, Kaleb Brooks, Martin Brunnert, John Feeney, Tanner Gipson, Dominique Hampton, Carson Meek, Chase Miller, Jesse Reser, Ethan Schumaker, Tyler Selemaea, Braxton Sparks, Stephen Tujague Mules by State Alaska: Daide Agnew, Ethan Schumaker

Iowa: Bradley Irwin

Kansas: Kaleb Brooks, Cody Carson, Noah McGinnis, Chase Miller, Zachary Schridde,Grant Sparks, Andrew Tujague, Stephen Tujague

Missouri: Braden Best, Connor Brown, Martin Brunnert, Jacob Clark, Caleb Crabtree, Keifer Farrar, Steffon Fassett, John Feeney, Brady Franklin, Dominique Hampton, Zane Heiter, Dakota Huss, Jack Karagiannis, Ben Lancaster, Dylan Lewis, Carson Meek, Rowdy Miller, Allan Person, Jesse Reser, Robert Schneider, Tyler Selemaea, Braxton Sparks, Josh Thomson, Payton Turner

Nebraska: John Feeney, Erick Vargas

Texas: Tanner Gipson Central Missouri Wrestling 23

2015-16 Season Review Season Recap...... 24 Dual/Tournament Results...... 25 Final Statistics/Leaders...... 26

Steffon Fassett, Jr. (157 lbs) 24 Central Missouri Wrestling 2015-16 Season Recap The 2015-16 season was a tough one for the Mules as they tied a program low dual record wins in a season going Following the National Duals, UCM returned home to host 2-9 overall. UCM placed 13th at regionals, and failed to MIAA foe Newman University in their first conference dual of qualify any wrestlers for the NCAA-II National Wrestling the season. The Mules and Jets went back and forth the whole Championships. time with UCM coming out on top 22-16. The Mules started the season ranked No. 19 in the country and One day after defeating Newman, the Mules sent a small opened with the UCM Open where four Mules reached the group of wrestlers to compete at the Missouri Valley College podium. Ty Loethen was the highest finisher placing third at Invitational. Williams was the only place winner among four 174 pounds. Behind him placing fourth at 133 pounds and 285 Mule wrestlers placing third at 174 pounds. pounds were Daide Agnew and Nick Lovejoy, respectively. Joey Reis was the fourth podium placer for Central Missouri Next, the Mules began a three dual stretch against ranked finishing sixth at 165 pounds. opponents, first against No. 10 Lindenwood. UCM dropped the match 46-9. UCM then took on No. 19 McKendree for UCM then played host to Wentworth Military Academy for the second time of the season. The Mules fell yet again to their first dual of the season. Both teams forfeited at 125 the Bearcats, this time by a score of 31-19. The team’s third pounds and then the Mules won eight of the remaining nine ranked opponent was MIAA foe Nebraska-Kearney. The weight classes to defeat the Dragons 46-6. Mules dropped their third straight contest in a 37-10 bout against the Lopers. Up next for the Mules was the UNK Open where the team had five place winners. In the Elite division, Archie Williams Following the three dual finished the highest placing first at 174 pounds, Loethen skid, the Mules hosted and Lovejoy placed second at 165 pounds and 285 pounds, the Roger Denker Open. respectively, and Michael Boyd placed sixth at 184 pounds. The Mules contested in a In the Amateur division, Caleb Crabtree was the lone place number of weight classes winner with a fifth place finish at 141 pounds. but all fell just short of placing. The Mules continued their road trip to Storm Lake, Iowa where they competed at the Buena Vista Open and had just The Mules final one place winner. Robert Schneider led the way going 4-1 non-conference dual came and placing sixth at 197 pounds. against Ouachita Baptist. Archie Williams The Mules and Tigers were A week after competing in Iowa, the Mules returned to the in a back-and-forth contest, but ultimately UCM fell 25-18. same state, this time in Indianola, to compete in the Luther Hill Invitational. After struggling at the Buena Vista Open, A day later, the Mules took on their third MIAA opponent in the Mules bounced back at the Luther Hill Invitational with Central Oklahoma. The Bronchos controlled the dual from six wrestlers placing in the top-six. Lovejoy was the top start to finish and downed the Mules 38-9. finisher placing second at 285 pounds. Williams placed third at 174 pounds, Agnew Up next, the Mules traveled to Fort Hays State to battle the placed fourth at 133 pounds, Tigers in their final dual of the 2015-16 season. The Mules got Schneider placed fifth at 197 in early hole and trailed 33-0 at one point. UCM dropped the pounds, Boyd placed fifth dual 44-9 and finished the dual season 2-9 overall and 1-4 in at 184 pounds and Grant the MIAA. Sparks followed right behind Boyd placing sixth at UCM competed in the MIAA Championships, and had two 184 pounds. All-Conference wrestlers. Archie Williams placed second in the MIAA tournament at 174 pounds to garner All-Conference The Mules ended the 2015 status for the second straight year. Nick Lovejoy was the only calendar year traveling to other All-Conference selection placing third at 285 pounds. Allan Person Indianapolis for the Midwest Allan Person and Grant Sparks placed fourth at 165 pounds Classic where the team struggled en route to a 25th place and 197 pounds, respectively. The Mules finished sixth as a finish in the 31 team field. The team scored 14 points and did team scoring 17.5 points. Nebraska-Kearney finished first with not have any place winners. 110.5 points. UCM kicked off 2016 at the National Duals in Fort Wayne, The Mules had the 2015-16 season come to an end at the Indiana. The Mules started the day against No. 9 Lake Erie regional championships as they did not qualify any wrestlers College where they did not win one match and ultimately for the National Championships. Allan Person was the only fell 47-0. Their second dual did not get much better as they place winner for UCM finishing sixth at 165 pounds. The struggled against another ranked team in No. 18 Newberry Mules placed 13th in the 15 team field and scored 12 points. College. The Mules fell 42-3 with Williams winning the Maryville finished first with 151.5 points, with St. Cloud only match of the day in a 13-11 decision at 174 pounds. In State coming in second with 145.5 points. Upper Iowa (97), their final dual of the day, the Mules took on the McKendree McKendree (79) and Minnesota State (78.5) rounded out the Bearcats. The Mules got in a hole early trailing 20-0 at one top five teams. The Mules ended a three year streak of sending point and tried to mount a comeback. They cut the lead to a wrestler to the national tournament and a two year streak of 24-15, but came up short in the end falling 28-15. having a wrestler garner All-American status. Central Missouri Wrestling 2015-16 Season Review 25 Tournament Results UCM Open (No Team Scoring) Ty Loethen (174) 3rd, Nick Lovejoy (285) 4th, Daide Agnew Dual Results (133) 4th, Joey Reis (165) 6th Dual Record: 2-9 UNK Open (No Team Scoring) Home: 2-1 | Away: 0-5 | Neutral: 0-3 | MIAA 1-4 Elite Division- Archie Williams (174) 1st, Ty Loethen (165) 2nd, Nick Lovejoy (285) 2nd, Mike Boyd (184) 6th Wentworth...... W 46-6 Amateur Division- Caleb Crabtree (141) 5th No. 9 Lake Erie%...... L 0-47 Buena Vista Open (No Team Scoring) No. 18 Newberry%...... L 3-42 Robert Schneider (197) 6th McKendree%...... L 15-28 Luther Hill Invitational (No Team Scoring) Newman*...... W 22-16 Nick Lovejoy (285) 2nd, Archie Williams (174) 3rd, Daide at No. 10 Lindenwood*...... L 9-36 Agnew (133) 4th, Mike Boyd (184) 5th, Robert Schneider (197) at No. 19 McKendree...... L 19-31 5th, Grant Sparks (184) 6th No. 5 Nebraska-Kearney* ...... L 10-37 Midwest Classic (25th place, 14 pts.) at Ouichita Baptist...... L 18-25 No Placewinners at Central Oklahoma*...... L 9-38 Missouri Valley Invitational (No Team Scoring) at Fort Hays State*...... L 9-44 Archie Williams (174) 3rd Roger Denker Open (No Team Scoring) *MIAA Duals No Placewinners % National Duals MIAA Championships (6th place, 23.5 pts.) Home Duals in Bold Archie Williams (174) 2nd, Nick Lovejoy (285) 3rd, Allan Person (165) 4th NCAA-II Super Regional (13th place, 12 pts.) No Placewinners

Jack Karagiannis, So. (197 lbs) 26 Central Missouri Wrestling 2015-16 Final Season Statistics Weight Name (Year) Career 2015-16 Team Tech. Major Record Record Points Pins Falls Decisons Decisions 125 lbs. Erick Vargas (So.) 2-1 2-1 12 2 0 0 0 133 lbs. Daide Agnew (Fr.-R) 16-24 16-24 17 3 1 3 8 141 lbs. Caleb Crabtree (Fr.)* 13-20 13-20 16 3 1 1 7 141 lbs. Donte Boose 0-4 0-4 0 0 0 0 0 149 lbs. Steffon Fassett (Fr.-R)* 8-16 8-16 10.5 1 0 1 6 157 lbs. Tyler Horton (Fr.)* 6-13 6-13 9 1 0 0 5 157 lbs. Zane Heiter (Fr.) 1-17 1-17 0 1 0 0 0 157 lbs. Dylan Lewis (Fr.) 0-2 0-2 0 0 0 0 0 165 lbs. Ty Loethen (Sr.)* 51-23 8-4 6 4 2 0 1 165 lbs. Allan Person (Fr-R)* 17-19 17-19 17 1 1 1 13 165 lbs Ryan Hornsby Jr. (Fr.) 0-6 0-6 0 0 0 0 0 165 lbs. Joey Reis (Fr.) 1-9 1-9 3 1 0 0 0 174 lbs. Archie Williams (Sr.)* 55-24 27-10 70 5 3 4 13 174 lbs. Evan Richards (So.)* 1-20 1-6 0 0 0 1 0 184 lbs. Michael Boyd (Sr.) 36-74 7-16 6 3 0 0 3 184 lbs. Grant Sparks (So.)* 18-30 8-13 0 2 4 1 1 184 lbs. Tyler Nelson (Fr.) 2-11 2-11 0 1 1 0 0 197 lbs. Robert Schneider (So.)* 31-37 19-22 16.5 13 0 0 5 197 lbs. Derek Morgan (Jr.) 8-21 4-4 4 2 0 2 0 197 lbs. Jack Karagiannis (Fr.) 3-8 3-8 0 2 0 1 0 197 lbs. Ben Lancaster (Fr.) 3-10 3-10 0 1 0 0 2 197 lbs. Conner Brown (Fr.) 0-4 0-4 0 0 0 0 0 285 lbs. Nicholas Lovejoy (Jr.) 37-43 18-15 34 5 1 4 7 Totals - 163-251 221 51 14 19 72

* Also wrestled at: Crabtree (149), Fassett (141), Horton (165), Loethen (174), Person (174), Richards (184), Schneider (285), Sparks (197), Williams (184) Score Sheet Leaders

Overall Wins Overall Winning Percentage Team Points Earned 1. Archie Williams (27) 1. Archie Williams (.780) 1. Archie Williams (70) 2. Robert Schneider (19) 2. Ty Loethen (.667) 2. Nicholas Lovejoy (34) 3. Nicholas Lovejoy (18) Erick Vargas (.667) 3. Allan Person (17) 4. Allan Person (17) 4. Nicholas Lovejoy (.545) Daide Agnew (17) 5. Daide Agnew (16) 5. Derek Morgan (.500) 5. Robert Schneider (16.5)

Pins Technical Falls Major Decisions 1. Robert Schneider (13) 1. Grant Sparks (4) 1. Archie Williams (4) 2. Archie Williams (5) 2. Archie Williams (3) Nicholas Lovejoy (4) Nicholas Lovejoy (5) 3. Ty Loethen (2) 3. Daide Agnew (3) 4. Ty Loethen (4) 4. Daide Agnew (1) 4. Derek Morgan (2) 5. Daide Agnew (3) Caleb Crabtree (1) 5. Caleb Crabtree (1) Caleb Crabtree (3) Allan Person (1) Steffon Fassett (1) Michael Boyd (3) Tyler Nelson (1) Allan Person (1) Nicholas Lovejoy (1) Evan Richards (1) Grant Sparks (1) Jack Karagiannis (1) Central Missouri Wrestling 27

The Opponents Dual Meet Opponents...... 28-29 All-Time Series Records...... 30 Year-by-Year Results...... 31-35 Mules National Champions...... 36 Mules National Qualifiers/All-Americans...... 37 Team Records/Individual All-Time Leaders.....38 All-Time Roster...... 39

Ben Lancaster, So. (197 lbs) 28 Central Missouri Wrestling Dual Meet Opponents

Wentworth Red Dragons Barton Cougars Drury Panthers Newman Jets Nov. 9 | Warrensburg, Mo. | 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9 | Warrensburg, Mo. | 6:30 p.m. Jan. 4 | Springfield, Mo. | 7 p.m. Jan. 6 | Warrensburg, Mo. | 7 p.m. Location:...... Lexington, Mo. Location:...... Great Bend, Kan. Location:...... Springfield, Mo. Location:...... Wichita, Kan. Enrollment:...... 205 Enrollment:...... 6,281 Enrollment:...... 1,594 Enrollment:...... 3,736 Nickname:...... Red Dragons Nickname:...... Cougars Nickname:...... Panthers Nickname:...... Jets Colors:...... Red & Gold Colors:...... Blue and White Colors:...... Red and Black Colors:...... Navy and Red Division:...... NJCAA Division:...... NJCAA Conference:. . . . . Great Lakes Valley Conference ...... MIAA Conference ...... Missouri CC Conference . . . .Kansas Jayhawk CCC Region:...... Super Region Three Region:...... Super Region Four Home Court:. . .Wikoff Athletic Center Home Court:. . . . . The Barton Gym Home Court. . . O’Reilly Family Event Center Home Court:. . . . Fugate Gymnasium Athletic Director: . . . . . Tom Grang Athletic Director: . . . . . Trevor Rolfs Athletic Director: . . . . . Mark Fisher Athletic Director: ...... Vic Trilli Head Coach:...... Shane Reickard Head Coach:...... Mike Bammes Head Coach:...... James Reynolds Head Coach:...... Ryan Smith Office Phone: . . . . . (800) 960-7682 Office Phone: . . . . . (620) 786-1157 Office Phone: . . . . . (417) 873-6336 Office Phone: . . . . . (316) 942-4291 Record at School...... N/A Record at School...... N/A Record at School:. . . . . First Season Record at School:. 17-79 (Seven season) Career Record...... N/A Career Record...... N/A Career Record: ...... Same Career Record: ...... Same Record vs. UCM: ...... 0-3 Record vs. UCM...... 0-0 Record vs. UCM...... 0-0 Record vs. UCM: ...... 3-6 Assistant Coach:. . . . .Beau Franklin Assistant Coach:. . . . . Kade Sander Assistant Coach...... Boaz Beard Assistant Coach:. . . . . Blake Fisher Ensign vs. Wentworth: ...... 3-0 Ensign vs. Barton:...... 0-0 Ensign vs. Drury...... 0-0 Ensign vs. NU:...... 5-2 Series Record:. . . . . UCM leads 3-0 Series Record:...... 0-0 Series Record ...... 0-0 Series Record:. . . . . UCM leads 9-3 Last Met:...... Nov. 12 2015 Last Met:...... N/A Last Met ...... N/A Last Met:...... Jan. 14, 2016 Result:...... UCM 46-6 Result:...... N/A Result ...... N/A Result:...... UCM 22-16

2015-16 Records 2015-16 Records 2015-16 Season 2015-16 Season Dual Record:...... N/A Dual Record:...... 8-4 Dual Record:...... N/A Dual Record:...... 2-8, 0-5 MIAA Conference Finish:...... N/A Conference Finish:. . . . 2nd (131 pts.) Regional Championships:. . . . . N/A MIAA Championships:. . 5th (34.5 pts.) National Finish:...... N/A National Finish:. . . . . 15th (36.5 pts.) NCAA-II Championships: . . . . . N/A Regional Championships:.12th (26.5 pts.) National Qualifiers/All-Americans:. N/A National Qualifiers/All-Americans:. 10/1 National Qualifiers/All-Americans:. N/A NCAA-II Championships: . 31st (8.5 pts.) All-Ameircans National Qualifiers/All-Americans:. .1/1 www.wmadragons.com Will Bardezbain, So. (125 lbs.)- 5th www.drurypanthers.com All-Americans Dustin Reed, So (125)- 5th www.bartonsports.com www.newmanjets.com

Central Oklahoma Bronchos St. Cloud State Huskies Lindenwood Lions Jan. 8 | Warrensburg, Mo. | 3 p.m. Jan. 12 | St. Cloud, Minn. | 7 p.m. Jan. 18 | Warrensburg, Mo. | 7 p.m. Location:...... Edmond, Okla. Location:...... St. Cloud, Minn. Location:...... St. Charles, Mo. Enrollment:...... 16,840 Enrollment:...... 15,461 Enrollment:...... 17,351 Nickname:...... Bronchos Nickname:...... Huskies Nickname:...... Lions Colors:...... Bronze and Blue Colors:. . . . . Red, Black, and White Colors:...... Black and Gold Conference ...... MIAA Conference ...... Northern Sun Conference ...... MIAA Region:...... Super Region Four Region:...... Super Region Three Region:...... Super Region Three Home Court:. . . .Hamilton Fieldhouse Home Court:...... Halenback Hall Home Court:. . Robert F. Hyland Arena Athletic Director: ...... Joe Muller Athletic Director: . . . .Heather Weems Athletic Director: . . . . Brad Wachler Head Coach:...... Todd Steidley Head Coach:...... Steve Costanzo Head Coach:...... Jimmy Rollins Office Phone: . . . . . (405) 974-2509 Office Phone: . . . . . (320) 308-2996 Office Phone: . . . . . (636) 949-4827 Record at School:. . . . . First season Record at School:. . 152-27 (10 season) Record at School:. . . . . First season Career Record: ...... same Career Record: . . 213-57-2 (17 seasons) Career Record: ...... First season Record vs. UCM: ...... 0-0 Record vs. UCM: ...... 1-0 Record vs. UCM: ...... 0-0 Assistant Coach:...... Kyle Evans Assistant Coach. . . . . Brady Wilson Ensign vs. LU: ...... 1-4 Assistant Coach:. . . .Sam Hazewinkel Graduate Assistant . . . . .Jay Hildreth Series Record:...... LU leads 9-7 Ensign vs. UCO:...... 0-6 Ensign vs. SCSU...... 0-1 Last Met:...... Jan. 20, 2016 Series Record:. . . . . UCO leads 37-0 Series Record:...... SCSU 3-1-1 Result:...... LU 36-9 Last Met:...... Jan. 31, 2016 Last Met:...... Jan 4, 2015 Result:...... UCO 38-9 Result:...... SCSU 40-6 2015-16 Season Dual Record:...... 8-4, 3-2 MIAA 2015-16 Season 2015-16 Season MIAA Championships:. . 3rd (57.5 pts.) Dual Record:. . . . . 12-5, 4-1 MIAA Dual Record:...... 16-1, 8-0 NSIC Regional Championships:. . 6th (74 pts.) MIAA Championships:. . . 2nd (71 pts.) Regional Championships:.2nd (145.5 pts) NCAA-II Championships:. 17th (19 pts.) Regional Championships:. 6th (74.5 pts.) NCAA-II Championships: . .1st (90 pts.) National Qualifiers/All-Americans:. 4/1 NCAA-II Championships:. 35th (3.5 pts.) National Qualifiers/All-Americans:. .7/7 All-Americans National Qualifiers/All-Americans:. .3/0 All-Americans Terrel Wilbourn, Sr. (157 lbs.)- 1st Brett Velasquez, Fr. (125 lbs.)- 1st www.bronchosports.com Clint Poster, Sr. (165 lbs.)- 3rd www.lindenwoodlions.com Austin Goergen, Jr. (285 lbs.)- 3rd Jay Hildreth, Sr. (149 lbs.)- 4th Matt Nelson, Sr. (141 lbs.)- 5th Clayton Jennissen, Jr. (174 lbs.)- 7th Uthman Rabiu, Jr. (184 lbs.- 8th

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Ouachita Baptist Tigers Fort Hays State Tigers Nebraska-Kearney Lopers McKendree Bearcats Jan. 21 | Warrensburg, Mo. | 1 p.m. Feb. 2 | Hays, Kan. | 7 p.m. Feb. 3 | Kearney, Neb. | 7 p.m. Jan. 12 | St. Cloud, Minn. | 7 p.m. Location:...... Hays, Kan. Location:...... Kearney, Neb. Location:...... Lebanon, Ill. Location:...... Arkadelphia, Ark. Enrollment:...... 14,210 Enrollment:...... 7,052 Enrollment:...... 3,001 Enrollment:...... 1,594 Nickname:...... Tigers Nickname:...... Lopers Nickname:...... Bearcats Nickname:...... Tigers Colors:...... Black and Gold Colors:...... Blue and Gold Colors:...... Purple and White Colors:...... Purple and White Conference ...... MIAA Conference ...... MIAA Conference . . . . .Great Lakes Valley Conference:...... Great American Region:...... Super Region Four Region:...... Super Region Four Region:...... Super Region Three Region:...... Super Region Three Home Court:. Gross Memorial Coliseum Home Court:. . Health & Sports Center Home Court:. . .Melvin Price Convocation Center Home Court. . .Sturgis Physical Education Center Athletic Director: . . . Curtis Hammeke Athletic Director: . . . . . Paul Plinske Athletic Director:. . . Chuck Brueggemann Athletic Director: . . . . . David Sharp Head Coach:...... Chas Thompson Head Coach:...... Dalton Jensen Head Coach:...... James Kisgen Head Coach:...... Todd Allen Office Phone: . . . . . (785) 628-5392 Office Phone: . . . . . (308) 865-8019 Office Phone: . . . . . (618) 537-6872 Office Phone: . . . . . (816) 699-1932 Record at School:. .48-34 (Five seasons) Record at School:. . . . . First season Record at School:. 109-74-1 (12 season) Record at School:...... 3-6 Career Record: ...... Career Record: ...... Same Career Record: ...... Same Career Record: ...... Same Record vs. UCM: ...... 0-0 Record vs. UCM: ...... 0-0 Record vs. UCM: ...... 4-4 Record vs. UCM...... 1-0 Assistant Coach...... Kyle Evans Assistant Coach. . . .Andrew Sorenson Assistant Coach...... Sam Schmitz Ensign vs. Ouachita Baptist . . . . .1-4 Assistant Coach. . . . Sam Hazewinkel Assistant Coach...... Marc Bauer Graduate Assistant . . .Brenden Murphy Series Record ...... OBU leads 5-1 Ensign vs. UCO:...... 0-6 Ensign vs. UNK ...... 0-5 Ensign vs. McKendree...... 1-3 Last Met ...... Jan. 30, 2016 Series Record:. . . . . UCO leads 37-0 Series Record:...... UNK 22-7 Series Record:...... Tie 4-4 Result ...... OBU 25-18 Last Met:...... Jan. 31, 2016 Last Met:...... Jan 4, 2015 Last Met:...... Jan 21, 2016 Result:...... UCO 38-9 Result:...... SCSU 40-6 Result:...... McKdendree 31-19 2015-16 Season 2015-16 Season 2015-16 Season 2015-16 Season Dual Record:...... 3-6 Dual Record:. . . . . 12-5, 4-1 MIAA Dual Record:. . . . . 14-2, 5-0 MIAA Dual Record:...... 9-9 Regional Championships:. 10th (25.5 pts.) MIAA Championships:. . . 2nd (71 pts.) MIAA Championships . . 1st (110.5 pts) Regional Championships:. . 4th (81 pts) NCAA-II Championships:.25th (12.5 pts.) Regional Championships:. 6th (74.5 pts.) Regional Championships:. 1st (144.5 pts) NCAA-II Championships:. 8th (42.5 pts.) National Qualifiers/All-Americans:. .1/1 NCAA-II Championships:. 35th (3.5 pts.) NCAA-II Championships:.3rd (78.5 pts.) National Qualifiers/All-Americans:. .4/3 All-Americans National Qualifiers/All-Americans:. .3/0 National Qualifiers/All-Americans:. .8/5 All-Americans Blake Clevenger, So. (141 lbs.)- 3rd All-Americans Darren Wynn, So. (141 lbs.)- 1st www.fhsuathletics.com Destin McCauley, Jr. (149 lbs.)- 1st Mech Spraggins Jr., So. (149 lbs.)- 5th www.obutigers.com Romero Cotton, Sr. (197 lbs.)- 1st NaQan Hardy, So.. (133 lbs.)- 6th Daniel DeShazer, Sr. (133 lbs.)- 3rd Calvin Ochs, So. (174 lbs.)- 4th www.mckbearcats.com Keith Surber, So. (141 lbs.)- 8th

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NCAA-II Teams by Region Super Region 1 (East) Super Region 2 (Midwest) Super Region 3 (Central) Super Region 4 (West) Alderson Broaddus Ashland Augustana Adams State American International Bellarmine Central Missouri California Baptist East Stroudsburg Belmont Abbey Drury Central Oklahoma Gannon Coker Lindenwood Chadron State Kutztown Emmanuel (Ga.) Mary Colorado Mesa LIU Post Findlay Maryville (Mo.) Colorado School of Mines Mercyhurst Indianapolis McKendree Colorado State – Pueblo Millersville King Minnesota State – Mankato Fort Hays State Notre Dame (Ohio) Lake Erie Minnesota State-Moorhead Nebraska -Kearney Ohio Valley Limestone Minot State Newman Pittsburgh-Johnstown Newberry Northern State New Mexico Highlands Seton Hill UNC Pembroke St. Cloud State Ouachita Baptist Shippensburg Shorter Southwest Minnesota State San Francisco State West Liberty Tiffin Truman State Simon Fraser Wheeling Jesuit Wisconsin-Parkside Upper Iowa Western State 30 Central Missouri 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 Minnesota State-Moorhead, MN 1-0-0 2008-09 Anderson; Anderson, SC 1-0-0 2008-09 Minot State; Minot, ND 2-0-0 2014-15 Arkansas Baptist; Little Rock, AR 1-0-0 2012-13 Missouri Baptist, MO 9-1-0 2008-09 Ashland; Ashland, OH 0-3-0 2012-13 Missouri; Columbia, MO 6-37-0 2005-06 Augustana; Rock Island, IL 0-3-0 1997-98 Missouri-Rolla, MO 18-0-1 1985-86 Augustana; Sioux Falls, SD 1-8-1 2014-15 Missouri-St. Louis , MO 2-0-0 1980-81 Bacone, OK 3-0-0 2005-06 Missouri Valley; Marshall, MO 4-12-0 2006-07 Baker; Baldwin City, KS 0-1-0 2014-15 Monmouth; Monmouth, IL 2-0-0 1983-84 Belmont Abbey; Belmont NC 1-0-0 2008-09 Moorhead State; Moorhead, MN 3-3-0 2006-07 Benedictine; Atchison, KS. 1-0-0 2012-13 Morgan State; Baltimore, MD 1-0-0 1988-89 Bradley; Peoria, IL 1-0-0 1973-74 Mt. St. Clare; Clinton, IA 1-0-0 2000-01 Buena Vista; Storm Lake, IA 0-2-0 1994-95 Nebraska; Lincoln, NE 0-4-0 1980-81 Calumet College of St. Joseph; Hammond, IN 1-0-0 2011-12 Nebraska-Kearney; Kearney, NE 7-22-0 2015-16 Carson-Newman; Jefferson City, TN 0-1-0 2004-05 Nebraska-Omaha; Omaha, NE 3-27-0 2010-11 Central; Pella, IA 6-7-0 2003-04 Newberry; Newberry, SC 0-6-0 2015-16 Central Baptist; Conway, AR 1-0-0 2014-15 Newman University; Wichita, KS 8-3-0 2014-15 Central Mich.; Mt. Pleasant, MI 0-3-0 1992-93 North Carolina-Pembroke 0-1-0 2004-05 Central Oklahoma; Edmond, OK 0-37-0 2015-16 North Dakota; Grand Forks, ND 0-2-0 1995-96 Central Washington; Ellensburg, WA 0-1-0 2000-01 Northern Colorado; Greeley, CO 0-1-0 1996-97 Chadron State; Chadron, NE 4-2-0 2009-10 Northern Illinois; DeKalb, IL. 3-2-0 1990-91 Chicago State; Chicago, IL 2-0-0 1993-94 Northern Iowa; Cedar Falls, IA 0-3-0 1979-80 Coe; Cedar Rapids, IA 3-1-0 2003-04 Northern State; Aberdeen, SD 5-0-0 2007-08 Colorado School of Mines; CO 2-0-0 1991-92 Northwest Missouri; Maryville, MO 12-15-1 1986-87 Concordia College; Moorhead, MN. 1-0-0 2002-03 Northwestern; Orange City, IA 3-0-0 1988-89 Cornell; Mt. Vernon, IA 4-1-0 2003-04 Notre Dame College; South Euclid, OH 0-1-0 2014-15 Dana; Blair, NE 6-1-0 1999-00 Olivet Nazarene; Kankakee, IL 1-0-0 1989-90 Denver; Denver, CO 1-0-0 1964-65 Ouachita Baptist, AR 1-5-0 2015-16 Drake; Des Moines, IA 2-11-0 1992-93 Parsons; Fairfield, IA 1-0-0 1967-68 Dubuque; Dubuque, IA 3-0-0 1992-93 Peru State; Peru, NE 1-0-0 1973-74 Eastern Illinois; Charleston, IL 3-9-0 2005-06 Pittsburgh-Johnstown; Johnstown,PA 0-5-0 2007-08 Eastern Michigan; Ypsilanti, MI 0-1-0 2006-07 Portland State, OR 0-2-0 1995-96 Emporia State; Emporia, KS 2-1-0 1971-72 Princeton; Princeton, N.J. 0-1-0 2002-03 Ferris State; Big Rapids, MI 0-1-0 1990-91 San Francisco State; CA 3-1-0 2011-12 Findlay; Findlay, Ohio 1-4-0 2014-15 Shippensburg; Shippensburg, PA 1-0-0 2000-01 Fort Hays State; Hays, KS 24-28-1 2015-16 Simpson; Indianola, IA 1-5-0 2003-04 Graceland; Lamoni, IA 16-5-1 1984-85 St. Cloud State; St. Cloud, MN 1-3-1 2014-15 Grand Valley State; Allendale, MI 0-1-0 1990-91 South Dakota State; Brookings, SD 0-2-0 1997-98 Hannibal LaGrange; Hannibal, Mo. 2-0-0 2011-12 Southeast Missouri; Cape Girardeau, MO 17-0-0 1980-81 Illinois College; Jacksonville, IL 4-0-0 2000-01 Southern Colorado; Pueblo, CO 0-2-0 1989-90 Illinois; Champaign, IL 0-4-0 2006-07 Southern Illinois-Carbondale, IL 0-4-0 1968-69 Illinois State; Normal, IL 3-9-0 1989-90 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, IL 19-16-2 2011-12 Indiana; Bloomington, IN 0-4-0 2011-12 Southwest Missouri, MO 33-14-1 1993-94 Indianapolis (Ind.) 5-0-0 2014-15 Southwest State; Marshall, MN 9-1-0 2014-15 James Madison; Harrisonburg, VA 1-0-0 2006-07 Tarkio; Tarkio, MO 6-1-0 1966-67 Kansas; Lawrence, KS 6-0-0 1965-66 Tennessee-Martin, TN 1-0-0 1974-75 Kansas State; Manhattan, KS 1-8-1 1974-75 Tiffin University, OH 1-0-0 2010-11 Knox; Galesburg, IL 6-0-0 2000-01 Truman State, MO 38-15-1 2013-14 Labette CC; Parson, Kan. 1-0-0 2013-14 Upper Iowa; Fayette, IA 1-2-0 2007-08 Lake Erie College; Painesville, Ohio 0-1-0 2015-16 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 Academy; Lexington, MO 3-0-0 2015-16 Lindenwood; St. Charles, MO 7-9-0 2015-16 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 5-1-0 2014-15 William Penn; Oskaloosa, IA 1-0-0 1994-95 McKendree; Lebanon, IL 4-4-0 2015-16 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 Central Missouri Wrestling Year-by-Year Results 31

1963-64 Fort Hays State...... L, 12-17 Western Illinois...... L, 9-26 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 7-6 Kansas State...... L, 11-17 Missouri...... L, 13-28 Missouri...... L, 6-26 Missouri...... L, 6-29 Southwest Missouri*...... W, 32-7 Kansas...... W, 22-18 Northeast Missouri*...... L, 15-25 Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 42-3 Tarkio...... W, 30-6 Graceland...... W, 17-12 Southeast Missouri*...... W, 34-8 Graceland...... L, 12-16 MacMurray...... L, 10-21 Missouri-St. Louis...... W, 42-5 Missouri...... L, 0-28 Wheaton...... L, 12-19 Northwest Missouri*...... L, 13-19 Kansas...... W, 22-10 Northwest Missouri*...... L, 14-26 Northern Iowa...... L, 0-49 William Jewell...... W, 16-15 Southern Illinois...... L, 3-30 * MIAA Match (1st) Fort Hays State...... L, 22-15 Fort Hays State...... W, 17-12 T-28th at NCAA Championships Tarkio...... W, 30-10 Southeast Missouri*...... W, 27-14 Southwest Missouri ...... W, 22-10 Southwest Missouri*...... W, 30-6 1974-75 Northwest Missouri...... L, 31-5 Emporia State...... W, 24-17 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 10-5 Southwest Missouri...... W, 28-7 * MIAA Match (3rd) Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 6-28 Graceland...... L, 16-14 T-33rd at NCAA College Division Championships Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 52-0 Northeast Missouri*...... W, 29-5 1964-65 1969-70 Central Oklahoma...... L, 14-26 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 14-4-1 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 4-12 Southern Illinois...... L, 8-33 Missouri...... L, 15-9 Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 31-10 Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 54-0 Omaha...... L, 3-23 Nebraska...... L, 0-40 Graceland...... W, 33-8 Denver...... W, 25-7 Kansas State...... L, 16-20 Southeast Missouri*...... W, 26-11 Fort Hays State...... L, 10-24 Fort Hays State...... L, 14-26 Lincoln *...... W, 29-15 Tarkio...... W, 24-3 Southwest Missouri...... W, 23-15 Tennessee-Martin...... W, 19-13 Kansas...... W, 27-11 Graceland...... L, 16-20 Kansas State...... W, 28-9 Southwest Missouri...... W, 33-5 Missouri...... L, 7-27 Missouri...... L, 25-44 Tarkio...... W, 31-3 Northeast Missouri*...... L, 14-20 Western Illinois...... L, 16-17 Northwest Missouri...... L, 12-28 Southeast Missouri*...... W, 27-16 Southwest Missouri*...... W, 30-3 LeTourneau...... W, 18-14 Illinois State...... L, 2-33 Northwest Missouri*...... W, 31-8 William Jewell...... W, 27-5 Adams State...... L, 0-36 * MIAA Match (1st) Graceland...... T, 15-15 Fort Hays State...... L, 11-24 T-18th at NCAA Championships Missouri...... W, 22-5 Northwest Missouri*...... L, 18-19 Southwest Missouri...... W, 41-5 Wisconsin-Eau Claire...... W, 21-16 1975-76 William Jewel...... W, 33-9 Wisconsin-Oshkosh...... L, 14-19 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 7-7 Graceland...... W, 20-19 Western Illinois...... L, 14-21 Graceland...... W, 29-13 Kansas...... W, 27-5 * MIAA Match (3rd) Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 42-2 Southwest Missouri...... W, 38-5 Northeast Missouri*...... W, 22-17 Southwest Missouri...... W, 36-7 1970-71 Central Oklahoma...... L, 12-31 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 5-9 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... L, 9-36 1965-66 Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 3-32 Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 10-26 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 13-4 Southeast Missouri*...... W, 25-9 Augustana (S.D.)...... L, 6-28 Missouri...... W, 22-11 Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 33-3 Southeast Missouri*...... W, 30-12 Northwest Missouri *...... L, 16-24 Graceland...... W, 25-9 Lincoln *...... L, 16-21 William Jewell ...... W, 41-0 Fort Hays State...... W, 22-12 Western Illinois...... L, 6-32 Kansas...... W, 36-5 Northeast Missouri*...... L, 12-25 Eastern Illinois...... W, 28-18 Fort Hays State...... W, 19-14 Western Illinois...... L, 13-23 Missouri ...... L, 9-33 Southwest Missouri *...... W, 34-6 Missouri...... L, 6-28 Northwest Missouri*...... W, 27-10 Southern Illinois...... L, 6-33 Southern Illinois...... L, 16-21 Southwest Missouri*...... W, 35-9 Southeast Missouri *...... W, 27-16 Southwest Missouri*...... W, 21-13 * MIAA Match (2nd) William Jewell...... W, 34-9 Fort Hays State...... L, 8-28 32nd at NCAA Championships Tarkio...... L, 16-19 Kansas State...... L, 8-26 Kansas State...... L, 15-17 Northwest Missouri*...... L, 11-20 1976-77 Graceland...... W, 23-18 Emporia State...... L, 14-17 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 11-2 Fort Hays State...... W, 19-11 * MIAA Match (4th) Northeast Missouri*...... W, 40-7 Southeast Missouri*...... W, 28-13 T-33rd at NCAA College Division Championships Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 45-0 Southwest Missouri *...... W, 32-11 Southwest Missouri*...... W, 39-7 Kansas...... W, 32-3 1971-72 Nebraska...... L, 18-21 Tarkio...... W, 34-3 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 10-3-1 Western Illinois...... W, 23-19 * MIAA Match (T-1st) Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 13-22 Nebraska-Omaha...... W, 24-16 T-20th at NCAA College Division Championships Lincoln*...... W, 51-3 Lincoln*...... W, 57-0 Southeast Missouri*...... W, 25-13 Nebraska-Omaha...... W, 23-15 1966-67 KSTC of Emporia...... W, 29-9 Graceland...... W, 44-0 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 9-6 Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 54-2 Missouri...... L, 11-31 Southwest Missouri *...... W, 30-13 Graceland...... W, 24-11 Southwest Missouri*...... W, 40-6 Tarkio...... W, 35-0 Northeast Missouri*...... W, 18-16 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... W, 22-20 Fort Hays State...... W, 25-12 Western Illinois...... L, 11-27 Northwest Missouri*...... W, 32-7 Southern Illinois...... L, 6-35 Southwest Missouri*...... W, 31-9 * MIAA Match (1st) Northwest Missouri *...... L, 12-25 SIU-Edwardsville...... W, 22-16 20th at NCAA Championships Missouri...... W, 19-14 Missouri...... L, 13-20 Graceland...... L, 13-18 Fort Hays State...... W, 27-6 1977-78 Fort Hays State...... L, 12-19 Kansas State...... T, 16-16 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 7-6 Kansas State...... L, 11-24 Northwest Missouri*...... W, 26-10 Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 31-15 Southeast Missouri *...... W, 27-15 * MIAA Match (1st) Northeast Missouri*...... L, 16-25 Northeast Missouri *...... L, 18-20 Missouri...... L, 17-29 William Jewell...... W, 22-9 1972-73 Central Oklahoma...... L, 18-25 Southwest Missouri *...... W, 34-6 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 11-1 Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 12-33 Missouri...... W, 17-14 Nebraska-Omaha...... W, 24-14 Western Illinois...... L, 7-31 Graceland...... W, 22-21 Fort Hays State...... W, 28-9 Augustana (Ill.)...... W, 25-17 * MIAA Match (3rd) Graceland...... W, 35-2 Graceland...... W, 33-12 Southeast Missouri*...... W, 47-0 Southeast Missouri*...... W, 30-10 1967-68 Lincoln *...... W, 51-3 Lincoln *...... W, 53-0 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 7-8 Kansas State...... L, 17-24 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... L, 15-28 Omaha...... L, 6-27 Missouri...... W, 17-16 Northwest Missouri*...... W, 29-9 Fort Hays State...... L, 16-20 Northeast Missouri*...... W, 36-6 Southwest Missouri*...... W, 27-15 Missouri...... L, 17-27 Southwest Missouri*...... W, 45-3 * MIAA Match (2nd) Northeast Missouri*...... L, 20-23 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... W, 20-14 17th at NCAA Championships Northwest Missouri*...... L, 16-24 Northwest Missouri*...... W, 33-2 Illinois State...... W, 21-18 Western Illinois...... W, 23-18 1978-79 Fort Hays State...... W, 28-3 * MIAA Match (1st) Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 6-8-1 Kansas State...... W, 19-17 12th at NCAA College Division Championships Northern Iowa...... L, 3-45 MacMurray...... L, 10-24 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... L, 12-44 Southeast Missouri*...... W, 37-6 1973-74 Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 37-9 Southwest Missouri*...... W, 28-16 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 9-8 Northeast Missouri*...... L, 12-29 Southern Illinois...... L, 16-22 Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 5-36 MacMurray...... W, 27-13 Milliken...... W, 49-0 Central (Okla.)...... L, 5-32 Central(Okla.)...... L, 3-46 Parsons...... W, 24-11 Fort Hays State...... W, 23-12 Graceland...... W, 45-8 Graceland...... L, 14-25 Kansas State...... L, 6-27 Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 14-31 * MIAA Match (4th) Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... L, 11-26 Northeast Missouri*...... T, 24-24 Graceland...... W, 45-0 Northwest Missouri*...... L, 23-24 1968-69 Peru State...... W, 29-6 Southwest Missouri*...... W, 26-12 Interim Head Coach: Omer Frank...... 5-9 Northeast Missouri*...... W, 51-6 Southeast Missouri*...... W, 28-18 Omaha...... L, 3-28 Bradley...... W, 51-3 Lincoln *...... W, 52-6 32 Central Missouri Wrestling

Nebraska...... L, 6-36 Marquette...... W, 39-10 Head Coach: Mike Hagerty...... 14-10-1 Missouri...... L, 2-44 Eastern Illinois...... L, 19-26 Drake...... L, 18-23 * MIAA Match (4th) Northeast Missouri*...... W, 35-10 Southwest Missouri...... L, 19-21 14th at NCAA Championships Fort Hays State...... L, 20-21 Southwest Missouri...... W, 25-17 Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 49-6 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... T, 18-18 1979-80 Northwest Missouri*...... L, 14-25 Northeast Missouri...... W, 55-0 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 6-9-0 Central (Iowa)...... L, 12-27 Augustana (S.D.)...... L, 15-16 Nebraska...... L, 10-25 * MIAA Match (2nd) Colorado School of Mines...... W, 41-4 St. Cloud State...... L, 14-29 Fort Hays State...... W, 31-12 Western Illinois...... L, 19-20 1984-85 Northern Illinois...... L, 17-21 Southwest Missouri*...... W, 21-13 Head Coach: Mike Hagerty...... 10-6 Eastern Illinois...... L, 13-28 Northwest Missouri*...... W, 36-12 Missouri...... L, 5-39 Morgan State...... W, 26-14 Central (Okla.)...... L, 15-29 Northeast Missouri*...... W, 42-6 Illinois State...... L, 19-21 Missouri...... L, 10-32 Graceland...... W, 49-3 Cornell (Iowa) ...... W, 30-17 Illinois...... W, 29-13 Drake...... L, 10-35 Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 9-30 Northern Iowa...... L, 5-39 Northwestern (Iowa)...... W, 31-21 Central (Iowa)...... W, 23-17 Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 20-22 Westmar (Iowa)...... W, 27-18 Fort Hays State...... W, 40-9 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... L, 20-23 Marquette...... W, 35-15 Nebraska-Kearney...... W, 23-12 Northeast Missouri*...... L, 23-27 Northeast Missouri*...... W, 29-18 Northeast Missouri...... W, 48-0 Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 45-5 Southwest Missouri*...... W, 23-14 Dubuque...... W, 53-0 Southeast Missouri*...... W, 29-15 Central (Okla.)...... L, 2-37 Northwestern (Iowa)...... W, 40-9 Lincoln *...... W, 42-12 Illinois...... L, 14-37 William Jewell...... W, 48-6 * MIAA Match (1st) Miami, Ohio...... L, 19-27 Dana...... W, 33-9 17th at NCAA Championships Eastern Illinois...... L, 12-33 Dana...... L, 11-25 Northeast Missouri*...... W, 31-14 Central (Okla.)...... L, 9-36 1980-81 Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 36-9 Southwest Missouri...... L, 21-25 Head Coach: Roger Denker...... 8-7-1 Southwest Missouri*...... W, 20-19 2nd at NCAA Regional Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 46-4 * MIAA Match (2nd) 13th at NCAA Championships Missouri-St. Louis...... W, 35-9 5th at NCAA Regional Northwest Missouri*...... W, 32-12 1989-90 Southwest Missouri*...... T, 20-20 1985-86 Head Coach: Mike Hagerty...... 13-9 Illinois State...... L, 17-25 Head Coach: Mike Hagerty...... 11-6 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... W, 20-18 Central (Okla.)...... L, 2-46 Southwest Missouri...... L, 21-25 Southwest Missouri...... W, 18-12 Nebraska...... L, 0-44 Northeast Missouri...... W, 34-9 Missouri...... L, 9-31 Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 9-35 Missouri...... L, 18-26 Southern Colorado...... L, 18-20 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... L, 19-21 Minnesota-Duluth...... W, 29-13 Central (Okla.)...... L, 19-27 Missouri...... L, 6-38 Illinois...... W, 22-21 Northern Illinois...... W, 23-16 Graceland...... W, 36-9 Miami-Ohio...... W, 30-14 Eastern Illinois...... W, 24-18 Southeast Missouri*...... W, 42-3 Eastern Illinois...... L, 10-32 Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 11-31 Lincoln *...... W, 54-3 Northeast Missouri*...... W, 41-7 Illinois...... L, 13-24 Knox...... W, 47-5 Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 42-6 Illinois...... L, 15-18 Western Illinois...... L, 15-24 Fort Hays State...... W, 25-22 Northeast Missouri...... W, 30-9 Northeast Missouri*...... W, 34-11 Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 43-3 Olivet Nazarene...... W, 40-3 * MIAA Match (2nd) Northwest Missouri*...... W, 45-3 Southwest Missouri...... W, 26-11 26th at NCAA Championships Drake...... L, 15-25 William Jewell...... W, 49-0 Northwest Missouri*...... L, 22-24 Dubuque...... W, 39-9 1981-82 Central (Iowa)...... L, 22-25 Valparaiso...... W, 39-0 Head Coach: Les Gatrel...... 5-6-1 Marquette...... W, 27-15 Drake...... L, 11-22 Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 30-6 Drake...... W, 24-20 Northeast Missouri...... W, 34-6 Southwest Missouri*...... L, 17-29 * MIAA Match (2nd) Central (Iowa)...... W, 24-19 Western Illinois...... L, 17-24 2nd at NCAA Regional Fort Hays State...... W, 34-12 Southwest Missouri*...... L, 17-26 19th at NCAA Championships Missouri...... L, 14-29 William Jewell...... W, 42-5 Northern Illinois...... L, 17-20 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... L, 3-45 2nd at NCAA Regional Missouri...... L, 7-33 1986-87 13th at NCAA Championships Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 17-32 Head Coach: Mike Hagerty...... 3-10-1 Northwest Missouri*...... W, 24-18 Drake...... L, 16-28 1990-91 Northeast Missouri*...... W, 28-16 Southwest Missouri...... L, 10-34 Head Coach: Mike Knight...... 8-12 Central Iowa...... T, 21-21 Illinois...... L, 6-39 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... L, 16-19 Graceland...... W, 47-6 Eastern Illinois...... L, 0-39 Northeast Missouri...... L, 5-31 * MIAA Match (2nd) Miami-Ohio...... W, 31-9 Northeast Missouri...... W, 37-11 T-12th at NCAA Championships Illinois...... L, 11-36 Central Michigan...... L, 17-19 Central (Okla.)...... L, 13-34 Eastern Illinois...... L, 17-22 1982-83 Missouri...... L, 8-43 Chicago State...... W, 45-7 Head Coach: Dean Ogg...... 9-8-1 Fort Hays State...... T, 22-22 Valparaiso...... W, 39-6 Southwest Missouri*...... L, 12-33 Northwest Missouri...... W, 33-18 Missouri...... L, 9-29 Washington...... W, 48-6 Central (Iowa)...... L, 12-31 Nebraska-Kearney...... W, 20-11 Northeast Missouri*...... W, 33-9 Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 12-30 Fort Hays State...... W, 40-12 Southwest Missouri*...... L, 9-36 Buena Vista (Iowa)...... L, 9-30 Northeast Missouri...... W, 31-6 Northwest Missouri University*...... L, 9-29 Southwest Missouri...... W, 27-15 Southwest Missouri...... W, 19-18 Drake ...... L, 11-30 Central (Iowa)...... L, 4-39 Monmouth (Ill.)...... W, 25-20 1987-88 Grand Valley...... L, 18-21 Northeast Missouri*...... W, 33-6 Head Coach: Mike Hagerty...... 10-14 Lake Superior...... L, 9-37 Northwest Missouri*...... W, 20-15 Drake University...... L, 16-25 Ashland...... L, 19-24 Missouri-Rolla *...... W, 32-9 Augustana (S.D.) College...... L, 7-31 Wisconsin-Parkside...... L, 3-32 William Jewell...... W, 51-5 South Dakota State University...... L, 0-33 Ferris State...... L, 6-41 Northwest Missouri*...... L, 9-30 Southwest Missouri...... W, 20-18 Northern Illinois University...... W, 28-23 Central (Okla.)...... L, 11-37 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... L, 3-36 Central State University (Okla.)...... L, 3-36 Illinois...... L, 12-28 Wright State...... L, 14-21 4th at NCAA Regional Missouri-Rolla *...... T, 19-19 Southern Colorado...... L, 6-36 16th at NCAA Championships Northeast Missouri*...... W, 29-14 Fort Hays State...... L, 15-21 Central (Iowa)...... L, 18-20 Northern Illinois...... W, 21-20 1991-92 Southwest Missouri*...... W, 23-21 Eastern Illinois...... L, 20-24 Head Coach: Mike Knight...... 4-12-1 * MIAA Match (1st) Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 15-29 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... T, 21-21 3rd at NCAA Regional Marquette...... W, 29-15 Missouri...... L, 6-35 28th at NCAA Championships Missouri...... L, 9-33 Northeast Missouri...... L, 18-23 Central (Okla.)...... L, 8-30 Southwest Missouri...... L, 12-33 1983-84 Fort Hays State...... W, 26-15 Lindenwood...... W, 22-16 Head Coach: Mike Hagerty...... 6-13 Drake...... W, 18-16 Central Michigan...... L, 8-31 Missouri...... L, 3-39 Dana...... W, 37-6 Eastern Illinois...... L, 3-40 Monmouth...... W, 35-9 William Jewell...... W, 51-0 Marquette...... L, 18-35 Northwest Missouri*...... L, 15-25 Northwestern (Iowa)...... W, 28-12 Missouri Valley...... W, 19-18 Drake...... L, 19-27 Nebraska-Kearney...... W, 19-18 Central (Iowa)...... L, 11-38 Southwest Missouri*...... L, 6-34 Minnesota-Mankato...... L, 19-22 Central Oklahoma...... L, 3-43 Northeast Missouri *...... W, 27-15 Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 6-40 Northeast Missouri...... L, 22-28 Southwest Missouri*...... W, 22-21 Southwest Missouri...... L, 12-21 Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 8-40 Central (Okla.)...... L, 9-31 Central (Iowa)...... W, 41-3 Colorado School of Mines...... W, 26-24 Nebrask-Omaha...... L, 8-31 2nd at NCAA Regional Fort Hays State...... W, 27-24 Southwest Missouri*...... L, 17-29 20th at NCAA Championships Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 6-48 Illinois...... L, 8-31 Augustana (S.D.)...... L, 6-46 Miami-Ohio...... L, 14-34 1988-89 5th at NCAA Regional Central Missouri Wrestling Year-by-Year Results 33

1992-93 Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 15-25 Truman...... W, 34-9 Head Coach: Mike Knight...... 5-16 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... L, 22-23 2nd at NCAA Regional Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... W, 36-11 Fort Hays State...... L, 12-28 11th at NCAA Championships Missouri...... L, 6-36 Chadron...... W, 21-16 Missouri Valley...... W, 22-19 Western State...... L, 9-32 2001-02 Northeast Missouri...... L, 12-28 Northern Colorado...... L, 10-28 Head Coach: Robin Ersland...... 12-7-1 Wisconsin-Parkside...... L, 13-28 Adams State...... W, 24-16 Nebraska-Kearney ...... L, 16-21 Central Oklahoma...... L, 0-44 Missouri Valley...... L, 15-32 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... W, 39-9 Central Michigan...... L, 9-29 MacMurray...... W, 43-9 Indiana...... L, 6-30 Eastern Illinois...... L, 13-31 Truman...... L, 20-22 Missouri Baptist...... W, 44-6 Marquette...... L, 15-34 4th at NCAA Regional Central Oklahoma...... L, 9-33 Valparaiso...... W, 24-19 18th at NCAA Championships Fort Hays State...... W, 32-7 Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 6-36 St. Cloud State...... W 22-12 Missouri Valley...... L, 11-29 1997-98 Central Oklahoma...... L 12-31 North Dakota...... L, 6-38 Head Coach: Robin Ersland...... 7-10 Chadron State...... W 22-16 Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 6-38 MacMurray...... W, 41-3 Augustana (S.D.)...... L 19-26 Missouri Valley...... L, 9-39 Knox...... W, 46-0 Pittsburgh-Johnstown...... T 21-21 Drake...... L, 3-34 Augustana (Ill.)...... L, 15-19 Minnesota-Moorhead...... W 27-15 Valparaiso...... W, 25-14 Simpson...... L, 17-24 Southwest State...... W 34-9 Dana...... L, 15-25 Cornell...... W, 29-15 Wisconsin-Parkside...... L 15-21 Dubuque...... W, 43-9 Nebraska-Kearney...... L 9-29 Northern State...... W 40-9 Northeast Missouri...... L, 15-25 Lindenwood...... W, 60-0 - forfeit Missouri Valley...... W, 25-15 Southwest Missouri...... L, 15-29 Fort Hays State...... L, 18-21 Bacone...... W, 28-9 6th at NCAA Regional South Dakota...... L, 9-27 Missouri Baptist...... W, 47-0 23rd at NCAA Championships Wisconsin-Parkside...... W, 29-12 Missouri...... L, 0-41 Fort Hays State...... L, 15-25 Truman...... W, 42-4 1993-94 Western State...... L, 12-25 2nd at NCAA Regional Head Coach: Mike Knight...... 2-11 Missouri...... L, 12-34 19th at NCAA Championships Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... L, 9-35 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... W, 25-16 Missouri...... L, 18-27 Missouri Valley...... L, 9-26 2002-03 Fort Hays State...... L, 19-22 Central Oklahoma...... L, 6-30 Head Coach: Robin Ersland...... 12-9 Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 3-32 Truman...... W, 22-15 Concordia-Moorhead...... W, 33-9 Dana...... W, 23-22 2nd at NCAA Regional Cornell...... W, 35-9 Northeast Missouri...... L, 9-31 15th at NCAA Championships Coe...... L, 16-24 Southwest Missouri...... L, 0-53 Simpson...... L, 18-27 Chicago State...... W, 37-9 1998-99 Princeton...... L, 16-29 Lindenwood...... L, 12-32 Head Coach: Robin Ersland ...... 8-9-1 Missouri...... L, 12-41 Simpson...... L, 3-35 MacMurray...... W, 43-6 Lindenwood...... W, 41-8 Wartburg...... L, 10-39 Knox ...... W, 60-0 Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 10-33 Central (Iowa)...... L, 17-27 Illinois ...... W, 55-0 Ashland...... L, 10-29 Missouri Valley...... L, 15-27 Fort Hays State...... L, 13-26 Western State...... W, 34-9 6th at NCAA Regional Lindenwood...... W, 34-10 Findlay...... W, 20-19 Illinois...... L, 0-42 Central Oklahoma...... L, 9-26 1994-95 Southwest State...... W, 34-18 Fort Hays State...... W, 24-11 Head Coach: Mike Knight...... 8-11 Minnesota-Moorhead...... L, 8-39 Missouri Baptist...... W, 35-7 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... W, 22-17 St. Cloud State ...... L, 14-31 Missouri Valley...... W, 28-10 Northeast Missouri...... W 43-3 Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 16-17 Southwest State...... W, 31-11 Coe...... W, 42-3 San Francisco...... W, 20-14 Missouri Baptist...... W, 34-12 William Penn...... W, 60-0 - forfeit Pittsburgh-Johnstown...... L, 12-28 Wartburg...... L, 0-40 Simpson...... W, 19-17 Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 10-22 Bacone...... W, 60-0 (forfeit) Loras...... L, 15-22 Augustana (S.D.)...... T, 22-22 Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 15-18 Dana...... W, 32-9 Missouri...... L, 10-27 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... W, 30-13 Wartburg...... L, 6-36 Central Oklahoma...... L, 12-25 2nd at NCAA Regional Augustana (Ill.) ...... L, 14-35 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... W, 30-15 19th at NCAA Championships Central (Iowa)...... W, 18-17 Truman...... W, 29-12 Buena Vista...... L, 12-32 3rd at NCAA Regional 2003-04 Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 18-20 22nd at NCAA Championships Head Coach: Robin Ersland...... 8-9 Adams State...... L, 12-26 McKendree...... W, 26-12 Fort Hays State...... L, 16-17 1999-2000 Central...... W, 32-6 Western State...... W, 22-16 Head Coach: Robin Ersland...... 12-5-0 Cornell...... W, 49-0 Wisconsin-Parkside...... L, 9-29 MacMurray...... W, 46-0 Coe...... W, 36-12 Portland State...... L, 12-41 Illinois...... W, 44-7 Simpson...... L, 12-32 Chadron State...... L, 7-29 Knox...... W, 51-3 Missouri Valley...... L, 15-17 Missouri Valley...... L, 3-36 Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 18-24 Central Oklahoma...... L, 16-27 3rd at NCAA Regional Dana...... W, 48-3 Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 17-23 T-33rd at NCAA Championships Wyoming...... L, 6-31 Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 2-35 Indiana ...... L, 8-34 Missouri...... L, 0-48 1995-96 Fort Hays State...... W, 29-12 Missouri Baptist...... L 13-20 Head Coach: Robin Ersland...... 12-13 Minnesota-Moorhead...... L, 16-18 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... W, 24-19 MacMurray...... W, 40-6 Northern State...... W, 44-6 Lindenwood...... L, 19-28 Knox...... W, 46-9 Southwest State...... W, 51-0 Fort Hays State...... L, 12-26 Illinois...... W, 22-16 MacMurray...... W, 58-0 Indianapolis...... W, 24-16 Augustana (Ill.)...... L, 13-31 Missouri...... W, 21-15 Northern State...... W, 30-20 Coe...... W, 29-17 Central Oklahoma...... L, 15-17 Southwest State...... W, 27-22 Simpson...... L, 13-31 Lindenwood...... W, 26-10 4th at NCAA Regional Westmar...... L, 15-36 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... W, 42-9 T-13th at NCAA Championships Cornell...... L, 12-28 Truman...... W, 40-5 Dana...... W, 24-17 2nd at NCAA Regional 2004-05 Nebraska-Kearney...... W, 26-18 14th at NCAA Championships Head Coach: Robin Ersland...... 8-10 MacMurray...... W, 44-9 Missouri Valley...... L, 18-25 Loras...... L, 12-29 2000-01 Missouri Baptist...... W, 27-12 Wartburg...... L, 13-28 Head Coach: Robin Ersland...... 14-5-1 Illinois...... L, 0-51 Central (Iowa)...... W, 25-18 MacMurray...... W, 44-0 Nebraska-Kearney ...... L, 9-26 Missouri Valley...... L, 13-36 Knox...... W, 55-0 Missouri...... L, 6-45 Western State...... L, 18-25 Illinois...... W, 60-0 McKendree...... W, 21-18 Fort Hays State...... W, 25-21 Fort Hays State...... W, 25-12 Pittsburgh-Johnstown...... L 10-31 Nebraska-Kearney...... W, 28-15 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... W, 46-3 Carson Newman...... L 19-20 Portland...... L, 18-32 Central Oklahoma...... L, 15-26 North Carolina-Pembroke...... L 21-23 North Dakota...... L, 15-29 Indiana...... L, 10-28 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... W, 21-14 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... L, 21-27 Marquette...... W, 28-12 Mac Murray...... W 53-0 Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 12-26 Nebraska-Kearney...... W, 31-13 Newman...... W, 34-13 Fort Hays State...... W, 27-19 St. Cloud State...... T, 19-19 Lindenwood...... L, 6-39 Northeast Missouri...... W, 32-19 Shippensburg...... W, 33-15 Fort Hays State...... W, 24-22 Missouri...... L, 21-23 Nebraska-Kearney...... W, 23-17 Central Oklahoma...... L, 18-28 3rd at NCAA Regional Central Washington...... L, 12-32 Southwest State...... W 39-9 23rd at NCAA Championships Augustana (S.D.)...... L, 24-25 Upper Iowa...... L 9-23 Missouri...... L, 10-30 Indianapolis...... W, 28-16 1996-97 Minnesota-Moorhead...... W, 26-14 4th at NCAA Regional Head Coach: Robin Ersland...... 3-9 Southwest State...... W, 35-6 14th at NCAA Championships Central Oklahoma...... L, 12-24 Mount St. Clare...... W, 36-12 Missouri...... L, 10-28 Lindenwood...... W, 22-16 34 Central Missouri Wrestling

2005-06 2010-11 Head Coach: Robin Ersland...... 9-7 Interim Head Coach: Justin Ensign...... 7-7 2015-16 Missouri Valley...... L, 12-29 Western St...... L, 26-12 Head Coach: Justin Ensign...... 2-9 Bacone...... W, 50-0 Wisconsin-Parkside...... W, 18-15 Wentworth...... W, 46-6 Missouri Baptist...... W, 22-15 Minnesota.-Mankato...... L, 26-19 Lake Erie College...... L, 0-47 Fort Hays State...... L, 9-26 Tiffin...... W, 26-9 Newberry...... L, 3-42 Missouri...... L, 3-42 Newman...... W, 25-15 McKendree...... L, 15-28 Pittsburgh-Johnstown...... L, 6-29 Mary ...... W, 22-17 Newman...... W, 22-16 Upper Iowa...... W, 20-19 Nebraska-Kearney ...... L, 22-18 Lindenwood...... L, 9-36 Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 6-41 Ouachita Baptist ...... W, 33-9 McKendree...... L, 19-31 Central Oklahoma...... L, 4-35 Indianapolis ...... W, 21-13 Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 10-37 Southwest Minnesota...... W, 28-15 Central Oklahoma...... L, 28-6 Ouachita Baptist...... L, 18-25 Minnesota-Moorhead ...... W, 22-13 SIU-Edwardsville...... L, 22-15 Central Oklahoma...... L, 9-38 Eastern Illinois...... W, 27-21 Fort Hays State ...... L, 32-9 Fort Hays State...... L, 9-44 San Francisco...... W, 27-13 Nebraska Omaha...... L, 34-6 13th at NCAA Super Regional III Lindenwood...... L, 10-27 Truman ...... W, 25-18 McKendree...... W, 21-15 5th at NCAA Super-II Regional Southern Illinois -Edwardsville...... W, 37-7 30th at NCAA Championships Notes: The Mules competed in the Missouri 6th at NCAA Regional Intercollegiate Athletics Association (until the 15th at NCAA Championships 2011-12 league discontinued a wrestling championship) from Head Coach: Justin Ensign...... 3-14 1966-1986. In the 21-year history of the league, 2006-07 Indiana ...... L, 4-39 Central Missouri won more MIAA titles than any Head Coach: Robin Ersland...... 9-10 Lindsey Wilson ...... L, 15-32 other school, claiming or sharing eight MIAA crowns. Chadron...... L, 22-9 Calumet of St. Joseph ...... W, 24-16 The Mules also finished second seven times. Newman...... W, 38-4 Newberry...... L, 6-43 ...... Records prior to 1963 do San Francisco...... W, 27-12 Minnesota.-Mankato...... L, 6-35 not include dual meet results. Program season records Eastern Michigan...... L, 35-6 San Francisco...... L, 13-31 and Head Coaches are as follows: James Madison...... W, 21-17 SIU-Edwardsville...... L, 12-33 1961-62 Head Coach: Tom McIntyre...... 6-2 Missouri Baptist...... W, 31-16 Newman ...... L, 23-26 1962-63 Head Coach: Myron Carter...... 5-6 Illinois...... L, 48-0 Ouachita Baptist ...... L, 10-40 Findlay...... L, 40-3 Mary ...... L, 3-48 Indianapolis...... W, 19-17 Hannibal-LaGrange...... W, 26-15 Truman...... W, 31-12 Ouachita Baptist...... L, 11-38 Lindenwood...... L, 29-12 Newman...... W, 25-20 Northern State...... W, 23-16 Central Oklahoma...... L, 10-41 Southwest Minnesota...... W, 39-8 Lindenwood ...... L, 12-37 Minnesota-Moorhead...... L, 19-15 Fort Hays State ...... L, 6-40 Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 38-6 Truman ...... L, 20-33 Missouri Valley...... L, 24-16 11th at NCAA Super-II Regional Fort Hays State...... L, 22-13 Central Oklahoma...... L, 39-0 2012-13 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... W, 28-6 Head Coach: Justin Ensign...... 6-7 5th at NCAA Regional Benedictine...... W, 28-13 T-28th at NCAA Championships Wentworth Military...... W, 54-6 Arkansas Baptist...... W, 53-0 2007-08 Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 9-37 Head Coach: Robin Ersland...... 6-6 Newman...... L, 13-25 Truman...... W, 33-3 Newberry...... L, 0-53 Pittsburgh-Johnstown ...... L, 37-7 Ouachita Baptist...... L, 18-25 Chadron ...... W, 25-12 Fort Hays State...... L, 9-31 Upper Iowa ...... L, 25-16 Ashland...... L, 10-31 Northern State ...... W, 19-12 Truman...... W, 24-9 Wisconsin-Parkside ...... L, 24-13 Lindenwood...... W, 20-15 Minnesota State-Mankato ...... L, 42-0 McKendree...... W, 25-17 Missouri Baptist...... W, 35-12 Central Oklahoma...... L, 6-34 Fort Hays State...... L, 28-9 9h at NCAA Super-II Regional Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...... W 39-3 41st at NCAA Championships Newman...... W 41-6 Central Oklahoma...... L, 21-15 2013-14 T-2nd at Midwest Regional Head Coach: Justin Ensign...... 6-6 18th at NCAA Championships Labette CC...... W, 41-3 Wentworth CC...... W, 54-0 2008-09 Minot State ...... W, 27-12 Head Coach: Robin Ersland...... 9-7 Mary...... W, 39-3 Findlay...... L, 12-25 McKendree...... L, 6-31 Belmont Abbey...... W, 24-15 Truman...... W, 33-12 Anderson...... W, 20-15 Lindenwood...... L, 16-26 Newberry...... L, 0-42 Ouachita Baptist...... L, 21-22 Augustana...... L, 15-23 Central Oklahoma...... L, 6-31 SIU-Edwardsville...... W, 51-0 Newman...... W, 42-6 Mary...... W, 36-11 Fort Hays State...... L, 15-23 Wisconsin-Parkside...... L, 17-23 Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 8-35 Nebraska-kearney...... L, 12-34 9th at NCAA Super-II Regional Minnesota-Moorehead...... W, 24-14 18th at NCAA Championships Missouri Baptist...... W, 23-18 Newman...... W, 45-3 2014-15 Central Oklamhoma...... L, 7-27 Head Coach: Justin Ensign...... 5-12 Truman State...... W, 48-0 Baker...... L, 19-24 Fort Hays State...... W, 18-15 Central Baptist College...... W, 52-6 Nebraska-Omaha...... L, 6-39 St. Cloud State ...... L, 6-40 T-2nd at Midwest Regional Findlay...... L, 15-29 18th at NCAA Championships Indianapolis...... W, 28-14 Notre Dame College...... L, 15-33 2009-10 Augustana (S.D.)...... L, 16-21 Head Coach: Robin Ersland...... 5-9 Newberry...... L, 18-22 Newberry ...... L, 43-3 Nebraska-Kearney...... L, 4-43 Fort Hays State ...... L, 25-6 Southwest Minn. State...... L, 16-31 Western State ...... L, 29-9 Univ. of Mary...... W, 32-18 Chadron State...... W, 22-19 Minot State...... W, 46-0 Wisconsin-Parkside ...... L, 28-9 McKendree...... L, 9-46 Mary ...... W, 24-15 Central Oklahoma...... L, 10-39 Findlay ...... L, 32-9 Lindenwood...... L, 9-43 SIU-Edwardsville...... W, 29-9 Fort Hays State...... L, 11-30 Newman University...... L, 24-21 Newman...... W, 36-17 Central Oklahoma...... L, 28-19 9th at NCAA Super Regional III Hannibal LaGrange...... W, 50-0 11th at NCAA Championships Nebraska-Omaha ...... L, 47-0 Fort Hays State ...... L, 28-19 Truman State ...... W, 42-9 T-5th at Midwest Regional 22nd at NCAA Championships Central Missouri Wrestling Year-by-Year Results 35 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 – – – 1990-91 Mike Knight 8-12-0 .400 – 4th 16th 1962-63 Myron Carter 5-6-0 .455 – – – 1991-92 Mike Knight 4-12-1 .265 – 5th 27th 1963-64 Roger Denker 7-6-0 .538 – – – 1992-93 Mike Knight 5-16-0 .238 – 6th 23rd 1964-65 Roger Denker 14-4-1 .763 – – – 1993-94 Mike Knight 2-11-0 .182 – 6th – 1965-66 Roger Denker 13-4-0 .765 1st* – T-20th 1994-95 Mike Knight 8-11-0 .421 – 3rd T-33rd 1966-67 Roger Denker 9-6-0 .600 3rd – – 1995-96 Robin Ersland 12-13-0 .480 – 3rd 23rd 1967-68 Roger Denker 6-9-0 .400 4th – – 1996-97 Robin Ersland 3-9-0 .333 – 4th 18th 1968-69 Omer Frank** 5-9-0 .357 3rd – T-33rd 1997-98 Robin Ersland 7-10-0 .412 – 2nd 15th 1969-70 Roger Denker 4-12-0 .250 3rd – – 1998-99 Robin Ersland 8-9-1 .472 – 3rd T-22nd 1970-71 Roger Denker 5-9-0 .357 4th – T-33rd 1999-00 Robin Ersland 12-5-0 .706 – 2nd 14th 1971-72 Roger Denker 10-3-1 .750 1st – – 2000-01 Robin Ersland 14-5-1 .725 – 2nd 11th 1972-73 Roger Denker 11-1-0 .917 1st – 12th 2001-02 Robin Ersland 12-8 .600 – 2nd 19th 1973-74 Roger Denker 9-8-0 .529 1st – T-28th 2002-03 Robin Ersland 12-9 .571 – 2nd 19th 1974-75 Roger Denker 10-5-0 .667 1st – T-18th 2003-04 Robin Ersland 8-9 .471 – 4th T-13th 1975-76 Roger Denker 7-7-0 .500 2nd – 32nd 2004-05 Robin Ersland 8-10 .444 – 4th 14th 1976-77 Roger Denker 11-2-0 .846 1st – 20th 2005-06 Robin Ersland 9-7 .563 – 6th 15th 1977-78 Roger Denker 7-6-0 .538 2nd – 17th 2006-07 Robin Ersland 9-10 .474 – 5th T-28th 1978-79 Roger Denker 6-8-1 .433 4th – 15th 2007-08 Robin Ersland 6-6 .500 – 3rd T-29th 1979-80 Roger Denker 6-9-0 .400 1st – 17th 2008-09 Robin Ersland 9-7 .562 – T-2nd 18th 1980-81 Roger Denker 8-7-1 .531 2nd – 26th 2009-10 Robin Ersland 5-9 .357 – T-5th 22nd 1981-82 Les Gatrel 5-6-1 .458 2nd – T-12th 2010-11 Justin Ensign 7-7 .500 – 5th T-30th 1982-83 Dean Ogg 9-9-1 .528 1st 3rd 28th 2011-12 Justin Ensign 3-14 .214 – 11th – 1983-84 Mike Hagerty 6-13-0 .462 2nd – – 2012-13 Justin Ensign 6-7 .462 3rd 9th T-41st 1984-85 Mike Hagerty 10-6-0 .625 2nd 5th T-31st 2013-14 Justin Ensign 6-6 .500 5th 9th 18th 1985-86 Mike Hagerty 11-6-0 .650 2nd+ – 16th 2014-15 Justin Ensign 5-12 .294 5th 9th 11th 1986-87 Mike Hagerty 3-10-1 .250 – 2nd 19th 2015-16 Justin Ensign 2-9 .182 6th 13th - 1987-88 Mike Hagerty 10-14-0 .417 – 2nd 20th * Co-Championship 1988-89 Mike Hagerty 14-10-1 .580 – 2nd T-13th ** Interim coach while Denker was on study leave. 1989-90 Mike Hagerty 13-9-0 .590 – 2nd T-13th +Last year of MIAA Competition.

Mules All-Time Coaching Records

Roger Denker Omer Frank Les Gatrel Years: 1963-68, 1969-81 Interim, 1968-69 1981-82 Seasons: 17 Seasons: 1 Seasons: 1 Record: 143-106-4 (.575) Record: 5-9 (.357) Record: 5-6-1 (.458)

Dean Ogg Mike Hagerty Mike Knight 1982-83 1983-90 1990-95 Seasons: 1 Seasons: 7 Seasons: 5 Record: 9-8-1 (.527) Record: 67-68-2 (.496) Record: 27-62-1 (.303)

Robin Ersland Justin Ensign 1995-2010 2010-Present Seasons: 15 Seasons: 6 Record: 134-126-2 (.515) Record: 29-55-0 (.345)

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 in 2010. Mike Hagerty was inducted into the UCM Athletic Hall of Fame in 2015. 36 Central Missouri Wrestling National Champions

First Round Defeated Al Plante Semifinals Mike Garcia (Minnesota-Duluth), 14‑5 Defeated John Winter Second Round (Wisconsin-Parkside), 9‑5 1982 - 134 lbs. Pinned Dom Marino Finals Inducted into the CMSU (C. W. Post), 1:55 Defeated Charlie Cheney Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003 Quarterfinals (Cal State-Bakersfield), 10-4 Defeated Pete Dalaker Overall Record 26-3-1 (S. Connecticut State), 5‑2 OT

First Round Semifinals Defeated Scott Horrillo Defeated Joe Thoreson (Mankato Chris Mihfeld (Cal State-Chico), 9‑4 State), 7‑5 1991 - 158 lbs. Finals Inducted into the CMSU Quarterfinals Defeated Mark Anderson Athletic Hall of Fame in 2002 Defeated Eric Cluck (North Dakota State), 3-2 (Lake Superior), 5-4 Overall Record 26-5-1

1989 1990 First Round First Round Defeated David Rowan Defeated Ron Higdon (Cal State-Chico), 18-7 (Nebraska-Omaha), 8-1 Quarterfinals Quarterfinals Mark Burrell Defeated Steve Irving Defeated Chris Anderson (Buffalo), 12-5 (Colorado Mines), 20-5 1989 &1991 - 126 lbs. Semifinals Semifinals Inducted into the CMSU Defeated Phil Johns Defeated Rick Goodwin (SIU‑Edwardsville), 10-5 (San Francisco St.), 13-5 Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999 Finals Finals Defeated Rick Travis Defeated Phil Johns (California), 20-10 (SIU‑Edwardsville), 7-2 Overall Record 44-6-2 Overall Record 40-3-1

Semifinals First Round Defeated Jeff Slyvester Pinned Dustin Martin Plamen Paskalev (Nebraska-Kearney), 4-3 (Fort Hays State), 1:44 2006 - 197 lbs. Finals Quarterfinals Inducted into the UCM Defeated Corey Jacoby Pinned Michael Fowler (Shippensburg), 5-3 Athletic Hall of Fame in 2013 (Pittsburgh Johnstown), 1:03 Overall Record 18-0

2014 2015 First Round First Round Defeated Dalton Nicely Pinned Zach Vargo (Findlay), 18-5 (Lake Erie), 6:08 Quarterfinals Pinned Kyle Williams (McKendree), Quarterfinals Frank Cagnina 2:27 Defeated Ty Lydic (Seton Hill), 8-1 2014 & 2015 - 149 lbs. Semifinals Semifinals Defeated Terrel Wilbourn Defeated Nick Goebel (Findlay), 9-0 (Lindenwood), 2-1 OT Finals Finals Defeated Terrel Wilbourn Defeated Edwin Cooper (Upper Iowa), 6-2 (Lindenwood), 5-2 Overall Record 39-2 Overall Record 24-1 Central Missouri Wrestling National Qualifiers/All-Americans 37 National Qualifiers 1960s Mark Simpson (190) 1977 1990s Jared Lien (157) 2002 Ron Mirikitani (130) 1964 Greg Anderson (118) 1978 Mike Tuck (118) 1990 John Rolling (184) 2002 Jerry Lorenzini (145) 1964 Dave Streibig (126) 1978 Mark Burrell (126) 1990 Willie McCowan (Hwt.) 2002 Jim Earle (115) 1966 Steve West (142) 1978 John Moddrell (142) 1990 Drew Passley (125) 2003 Steve Boozell (137) 1966 Randy Marker (167) 1978 Mike Tuck (118) 1991 Eric Pizzi (149) 2003 Bill Graham (145) 1966 Mark Simpson (177) 1978 Chris Mihlfeld (158) 1991 Ryan Hunter (157) 2003 Buzz Matson (152) 1966 Les Gatrel (190) 1978 Tony Griffith (126) 1992 Lee Gatlin (165) 2003 Reggie Coates (167) 1966 Greg Anderson (118) 1979 Matt Cox (158) 1993 Brett Barbarick (174) 2003 Gary Givens (191) 1966 Dave Streibig (126) 1979 Joel Sherman (134) 1995 Seth Shippy (197) 2003 Bill Graham (145) 1967 1980s Chris Heckadon (142) 1995 Plamen Paskalev (Hwt.) 2003 Buzz Matson (152) 1967 Mike Hagerty (118) 1980 Jeron Quincy (167) 1995 Mike Hansen (133) 2004 Tom Coil (160) 1967 Dave Streibig (126) 1980 Mike Hazen (177) 1995 Ryan Hunter (157) 2004 Reggie Coates (167) 1967 Greg Thomas (142) 1980 Sahib Hinkle (Hwt.) 1995 Brett Barbarick (174) 2004 Bill Graham (145) 1968 Kevin Readshaw (158) 1980 Chris Heckadon (134) 1996 Kevin Grece (184) 2004 Rich Otte (160) 1968 Les Gatrel (190) 1980 Jeron Quincy (167) 1996 Willie McCowan (Hwt.) 2004 John Mellor (160) 1969 Brad Fredrickson (118) 1981 Jason Moehlman (190) 1996 Mike Hansen (133) 2005 Miles Hack (177) 1969 Mike Garcia (134) 1981 Mike Bailey (118) 1997 Wade Killgore (141) 2005 1970s Greg Thomas (142) 1981 Jeron Quincy (167) 1997 Plamen Paskalev (197) 2005 Skip Watkins (118) 1970 Mark Sells (126) 1982 Mike Bailey (118) 1998 Wade Killgore (141) 2006 Gerri Matson (134) 1970 Mike Garcia (134) 1982 Ryan Hintz (133) 1998 Jesse Sheets (174) 2006 Ken Legernes (150) 1970 Sam Williams (167) 1982 R.J. Pizzi (149) 1998 Plamen Paskalev (197) 2006 Ray Lodes (158) 1970 Ken Lein (190) 1982 Doug Yeager (157) 1998 Dan Moore (Hwt.) 2006 Gary Simpson (190) 1971 Gary Mayabb (118) 1983 Matt Johnson (184) 1998 Mark Carey (149) 2007 Marc Stevener (118) 1972 Randy Cowden (134) 1983 Jason Moehlman (197) 1998 Jeremy Hudson (184) 2007 Jim Blackmon (126) 1972 Sam Williams (167) 1983 Ryan Hintz (133) 1999 Caleb Hulse (125) 2008 Dan Power (142) 1972 Mark Danner (142) 1985 Luke Shaw (141) 1999 Cory Bloodgood (141) 2008 Ray Stockdale (150) 1972 Kevin Klemm (150) 1985 Dean Leaders (157) 1999 Vince Bertucci (157) 2008 Randy Hughell (158) 1972 Bob Burrows (134) 1986 Matt Johnson (174) 1999 Jesse Sheets (165) 2008 Duane Fritchie (190) 1972 Mark Danner (142) 1986 John Rolling (184) 1999 Travis Barbarick (174) 2008 Jeremy Hudson (184) 2008 Marc Stevener (118) 1973 Larry Eide (Hwt.) 1986 2000s Jim Blackmon (126) 1973 Bob Burrows (134) 1987 Kevin Domian (197) 2008 Drew Passley (125) 2000 Cody Beck (Hwt.) 2008 Jim Haub (134) 1973 Mark Danner (142) 1987 Luke Shaw (133) 2000 Ray Stockdale (142) 1973 Mike Snelling (150) 1987 Grant Baker (133) 2009 Lee Gatlin (157) 2000 Cory Bloodgood (141) 2009 Randy Hughell (150) 1973 Dan Raney (158) 1987 Matt Johnson (174) 2000 Craig Guthier (177) 1973 Larry Eide (Hwt.) 1987 William Forest (149 2009 John Rolling (184) 2000 Denis Ryzhov (157) 2009 Duane Fritchie (190) 1973 Tony Griffith (118) 1988 Korak Simmons (197) 2000 Jim Blackmon (126) 1974 Robert Lilly (126) 1988 Travis Barbarick (184) 2009 Willie McCowan (Hwt.) 2000 Cody Beck (Hwt.) 2009 Jim Haub (142) 1974 Mike Snelling (142) 1988 Ian McGeorge (125) 2001 Craig Guthier (177) 1974 Terry Dorman (158) 1988 Luke Shaw (133) 2001 Jim Haub (142) 1975 Chris Mihlfeld (167) 1988 2010s Stas Khaitin (141) 2001 Cory Bloodgood (141) 2010 Craig Guthier (190) 1975 Pat Robbins (177) 1988 Wes Reynolds (149) 2001 Willie Humphrey (Hwt.) 1975 Bryan Elam (190) 1988 Matt Bailes (174) 2010 Ryan Hunter (157) 2001 Cody Gillenwater (133) 2011 Jimmy May (126) 1976 Mike Frizzell (118) 1989 Brett Barbarick (165) 2001 Les Gatrel (177) 1976 Mark Burrell (126) 1989 Brandon Russow (149) 2011 Matt Johnson (174) 2001 Brandon Hayes (Hwt.) 2011 Craig Guthier (190) 1976 Mike Snelling (150) 1989 John Rolling (184) 2001 Greg Anderson (118) 1977 Chris Mihlfeld (167) 1989 Eric Mateo (141) 2013 Willie McCowan (Hwt.) 2001 Frank Cagnina (149) 2014 Jimmy May (126) 1977 Bryan Elam (190) 1989 Luke Shaw (133) 2002 Steve West (142) 1977 Ty Loethen (165) 2014 Drew Passley (141) 2002 Frank Cagnina (149) 2015 Merrill Norris (150) 1977 Eric Pizzi (149) 2002 Les Gatrel (177) 1977 Archie Williams (174) 2015

1965-66 1985-86 All-Ameri1996-97cans 2003-04 Steve Boozell 137 4th Mark Danner 142 2nd Jeron Quincy 167 2nd Willie McCowan Hwt 4th 1968-69 Bob Burrows 134 8th Mike Bailey 118 8th Brett Barbarick 174 5th Miles Hack 177 6th 1986-87 1997-98 2004-05 1972-73 Mark Danner 142 5th Mike Bailey 125 5th Plamen Paskalev 197 3rd Randy Hughell 150 4th Bob Burrows 134 6th Matt Johnson 184 5th Mike Hansen 133 5th Duane Fritchie 190 4th 1987-88 Jason Moehlman 197 8th Wade Killgore 141 7th 1974-75 Robert Lilly 126 6th 1998-99 2005-06 Jim Haub 142 5th Chris Mihlfeld 167 6th Ryan Hintz 133 6th Plamen Paskalev 197 1st 1977-78 1988-89 1999-00 Jesse Sheets 174 8th Randy Marker 167 6th Mark Burrell 126 1st Drew Passley 125 6th 2007-08 Les Gatrel 190 6th Mike Frizzell 118 7th Luke Shaw 133 4th Jeremy Hudson 184 8th 1978-79 1989-90 Matt Johnson 174 4th 2008-09 Greg Anderson 118 4th Mark Burrell 126 1st Willie McCowan Hwt. 8th William Forest 149 7th Dave Streibig 126 8th John Moddrell 142 7th 2000-01 Denis Ryzhov 158 7th 1979-80 1990-91 John Rolling 184 4th Cory Bloodgood 141 8th Les Gatrel 190 3rd Chris Mihlfeld 158 1st Stas Khaitin 141 5th 2009-10 1980-81 1991-92 Willie McCowan Hwt. 5th Cory Bloodgood 141 5th Mike Garcia 134 4th Tony Griffith 126 8th Matt Johnson 174 7th Matt Bailes 174 7th 1981-82 1992-93 2001-02 2013-14 Mike Garcia 134 1st Matt Cox 158 5th Luke Shaw 133 5th Frank Cagnina 149 1st 1982-83 1995-96 John Rolling 184 7th Ty Loethen 165 8th Randy Cowden 134 6th Jeron Quincy 167 6th 2002-03 2014-15 Sam Williams 167 8th Plamen Paskalev Hwt 4th Frank Cagnina 149 1st Drew Passley 125 7th Archie Williams 174 5th 38 Central Missouri Wrestling Team Records Most Wins: 14, three times Fewest Points Scored Fewest Points Allowed 1964-65 (14-4-1) Dual Meet: 0, eight times. Dual Meet: 0, several times. 1988-89 (14-10-1) Most recent: Jan. 8, 2016 Most recent: Jan. 17, 2015 2000-01 (14-5-1) vs. Lake Erie College (47) vs. Minot State Season: 175, 1993-94 Season: 105, 1972-73 Highest Winning Percentage: .917, 1971-72 (11-1-0) Most Points Allowed Most Falls Scored Dual Meet: 53 Dual Meet: 8, Most Points Scored Jan. 22, 1994 vs. Southwest Missouri Jan. 10, 1975 vs. Missouri-Rolla Dual Meet: 60 Season: 595, 1992-93 Dec. 1, 1999 vs. Knox College Most Falls Allowed Season: 685, 1988-89 Dual Meet: 6 Feb. 14, 1974 vs. Northern Iowa Individual Records Single Season Leaders Winning Percentage .Falls Technical Falls Team Points 1. Jeron Quincy - 27 (1996-97) 1. Ryan Hunter - 9 (2003-04) 1. Mark Burrell - 167 (1988-89) (15 bouts min.) 2. Larry Eide - 24 (1986-87) 2. Mark Burrell - 8 (1988-89) 2. Frank Cagnina- 160 (2013-14) 1. Plamen Paskalev - 1.000, 18-0 (2005-06) 3. Jeron Quincy - 23 (1995-96) Mike Frizzell - 8 (1988-89) 3. Larry Eide - 159 (1986-87) 2. Ken Legernes - .967, 14-0-1 (1968-69) 4. Willie McCowan - 22 (2001-02) 4. Cory Bloodgood - 7 (2005-06) 4. Jeron Quincy - 158 (1995-96) 3. Frank Cagnina - .960, 24-1 (1014-15) 5. Willie McCowan - 19 (2000-01) 5. Cory Bloodgood - 6 (2009-10) 5. Willie McCowan - 141 (2003-04) 4. Frank Cagnina - .951, 39-2 (2013-14) 6. Willie McCowan - 18 (2003-04) 6. Ryan Hunter - 5 (200-01 & 2002-03) 6. Willie McCowan - 139.5 (2000-01) 5. Erkin Tadzhimetov - .944, 17-1-0 (2001-02) Grant Baker - 18 (2008-09) Eric Pizzi - 5 (2002-03) 7. Mike Garcia - 139 (1980-81) 6. Plamen Paskalev - .938, 30-2-0 (2004-05) Larry Eide - 18 (1985-86) 8. Willie McCowan - 138 (2000-01) 7. Mark Burrell - .920, 40-3-1 (1989-90) 9. Plamen Paskalev - 17 (2004-05) 9. Willie McCowan - 129.5 (2001-02) Dan Power - .920, 23-2-0 (1972-73) Zak Knight - 17 (1999-2000) 10. Mike Bailey - 126 (1997-98) Jim Blackmon - .920, 23-2-0 (1972-73) Bill Graham - 17 (1965-66) 10. Les Gatrel - .906, 29-3-0 (1976-77)

Wins Fastest Fall Major Decisions 1. Mark Burrell - 44-6-2 (1988-89) 1. Ed Cyman - :09 (1994-95) 1. Frank Cagnina - 13 (2013-14) 2. Jeron Quincy - 43-11 (1996-97) 2. Josh Thomson- :10 (2014-15) 2. Matt Cox - 10 (1992-93) 3. Jeron Quincy - 41-18 (1995-96) 3. Jake Hawks - :12 (2012-13) 3. Matt Johnson - 9 (1998-99) 4. Mark Burrell - 40-3-1 (1989-90) 4. Mark Burrell - :15 (1988-89) Korak Simmons - 9 (1998-99) Luke Shaw - 40-10 (1999-00) Korak Simmons - :15 (1999-00) Korak Simmons - 9 (1999-00) 6. Frank Cagnina - 39-2 (2013-14) John Rolling - 9 (1999-00) 7. Willie McCowan - 38-9 (2000-01) 7. William Forrest - 8 (2008-09) Grant Baker - 38-13 (2008-09) Mike Bailey - 8 (1997-98) Matt Cox - 38- (1992-93) Matt Johnson - 8 (2000-01) 10. John Rolling - 37-12 (2000-01) Chris Heckadon - 8 (1995-96) Chris Mihlfeld - 37-9-2 (1988-89) Frank Cagnina - 8 (2014-15) Ryan Hintz - 37-12 (1998-99) Career Leaders Winning Percentage Team-Points Falls 1. Frank Cagnina - .955, 63-3 (2013-15) 1. Willie McCowan, 482.5 (1999-04) 1. Willie McCowan, 75 (1999-2004) 2. Plamen Paskalev - .928, 64-5 (2003-06) 2. Les Gatrel, 399.75 (1975-80) 2. Jeron Quincy, 65 (1993-97) 3. Mark Burrell - .890, 84-9-3 (1988-90) 3. Jeron Quincy, 392 (1993-97) 3. Bill Graham, 53 (1964-68) 4. Ken Legernes - .865, 44-6-2 (1967-70) 4. Matt Johnson, 384 (1996-01) 4. Larry Eide, 42 (1985-87) 5. Ray Stockdale - .833, 45-9 (1971-73) 5. Bill Graham, 320 (1964-68) Lester Gatrel, 42 (1976-80) 6. Mike Garcia - .815, 59-13-1 (1979-82) 6. Brandon Hayes, 33 (2005-06, 2008-11) 7. Jim Blackmon - .810, 67-15-2 (1970-74) 7. Mark Burrell, 23 (1988-90) 8. Bill Graham - .803, 71-17-1 (1965-66) 8. Robert Schneider, 22 (2014-pres.) 9. Mark Danner, 21 (1983-87) Wins Randy Hughell, 21 (1970-73) 1. Jeron Quincy, 136-64 (1993-97) Technical Falls 2. Willie McCowan, 129-44 (1999-2004) 1. Ryan Hunter, 22 (1999-04) 3. Matt Johnson, 119-69 (1997-01) 2. Cory Bloodgood, 14 (2005-09) 4. Luke Shaw, 118-49 (1997-02) 3. Mark Burrell, 10 (1989-90) 5. Cory Bloodgood, 110-78 (2005-09) 4. Mike Frizzell, 8 (1988-90) 6. John Rolling, 102-59 (1997-02) Mark Danner, 8 (1984-87) 7. Mark Danner, 93-37-4 (1981-82, ‘84-’87) 6. Frank Cagnina 7 (2013-15) 8. Lester Gatrel, 91-22-1 (1975-80) 7. Matt Cox, 6 (1989-93) Brandon Hayes, 91-58 (2005-06, 2008-11) Robert Lilly, 6 (1987-90) Grant Sparks, 6 (2013-pres.) 10. Korak Simmons, 90-60 (1995-00) Central Missouri Wrestling All-Time Roster 39 All-Time Roster Since 1995-1996 A Anthony Henely - 2013 Rocky Palazzolo - 2000, 2002 Douglas Allembaugh - 2013 Andrew Hicklin - 2005, 2009 Alibek Pardakulov - 2002 David Andrade - 1996 Todd Hilgert - 1997, 1998 Plamen Paskalev - 2003, 2005, 2006 Daide Agnew- 2015 Jordan Hinton - 2011 Drew Passley - 2000, 2002, 2003 B Ryan Hintz - 1998, 1999 Brandon Patterson - 1995 Matt Bailes - 2008,2010 Ryan Hodges - 2015 Dan Pearson - 1996 Mike Bailey - 1997, 1998 Scott Holdcraft - 1997 Allan Person- 2016 Grant Baker - 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Donald Hollinshead - 2014 Jacob Pfeiffer - 2013 Keaton Baker - 2006, 2007, 2008 Tyler Horton- 2016 RJ Pizzi - 1997, 1998 Ty Balty - 2012, 2013 Jeremy Hudson - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Eric Pizzi - 2002, 2003 Brett Barbarick - 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Caleb Hulse - 2006, 2008, 2010 Joshua Ploof - 2013, 2014 Travis Barbarick - 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 Ryan Hunter - 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004 Marshall Purtee - 2015 Will Barry - 1996, 1997, 1998 I Q Cody Beck - 2008, 2009, 2012 Jeremy Irvine - 2001, 2004 Jeron Quincy - 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 Jeremy Belsher - 2011,2012, 2013 J R Steve Berringer - 2002, 2003 Brennan Johnson - 2014 Chad Ramey - 1996, 1997 Vince Bertucci - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Matt Johnson - 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Jacob Reiman - 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Don Bills - 1995, 1996 Chris Johnson - 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 Willy Ressel - 2009, 2010, 2011 Rob Bland - 1998, 1999 K Wes Reynolds - 2001 Derek Bland - 1996, 1999 Abe Kalka - 1998, 2001 Evan Richards - 2015, 2016 Cory Bloodgood - 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010 Jack Karagiannis- 2016 Andrew Robinson - 2014 Ryan Bowen - 2005 Jason Ketz - 2013 Seth Robison - 2006, 2007 Benjamin Boyd - 2013 Stas Khaitin - 2001 Jerimiah Rohl - 1997, 1998 Michael Boyd - 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 Wade Killgore - 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006 John Rolling - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Mitchell Bradley - 2013 Aaron Kinzie - 1998, 1999 Brandon Russow - 2010, 2011, 2012 Tim Bradley - 2000 Stephen Kirkbride - 2015 Denis Ryzhov - 2009, 2010 Caleb Braun - 2014 Zak Knight - 2000 Doug Yeager - 1997, 1998, 1999 Todd Brier - 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Jason Kusick - 2000 S Connor Brown- 2016 L Derick Sanders - 2011, 2012 Adam Butler - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Ben Lancaster- 2016 Dan Schickel - 1996 C Zadac Lankford - 2014 Robert Schneider - 2015, 2016 Mark Carey - 2007 Dean Leaders - 1998, 1999 Jeff Schreck - 1997, 1998 Frank Cagnina - 2014, 2015 Jake Lehman - 2005, 2006 Kevin Scoville - 2002, 2003, 2004 Logan Cairer - 2014 Sean Lenz - 2006 Luke Shaw - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Chase Chavers - 2009 Kelly Lepert - 2003 Jesse Sheets - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Byron Clark - 2008, 2009 Dylan Lewis- 2016 Connor Shene - 2013 Jacob Clark - 2014, 2015, 2016 Ryan Lien - 2003 Spencer Shipman - 2013 Bryan Click - 2010 Jared Lien - 2002 Seth Shippy - 2002, 2003, 2004 Malacai Collins - 2014, 2015 Brandon Lien - 2002, 2003 Korak Simmons - 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000 Justin Cooper - 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Tyler Loethen - 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 Nathan Smith - 2000 Caleb Crabtree- 2016 Zach Long - 2013 Nolan Smith - 2013, 2014 Lance Craig - 2004, 2005, 2006 Nicholas Lovejoy - 2014, 2015, 2016 Joey Sokolowski - 2014 Josh Crawford - 2001, 2003 M Grant Sparks - 2015, 2016 Mick Cronk - 1998 Rob Madden - 1999 Dan Spencer - 1999, 2000 Vince Crowley - 2000 Brett Marshall - 2007 Zeb Spicer - 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 Jake Crowley - 1999 Brandon Martin - 1999 Brett Sramek - 1996 Nick Cunningham - 2003 Eric Mateo - 2012, 2013, 2014 William Starks - 2011, 2012 D Kenzie McClain - 2008 Zachery Storey - 2014, 2015 Drew Dawson - 2007 Luke McClure - 2011, 2012, 2013 Marcus Sundee - 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Caleb Dixon - 2006, 2007 Willie McCowan - 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004 Matt Svaglic - 1996, 1997 Kevin Domian - 2003, 2008 Jim McDaniel - 2000, 2001, 2002 Shawn Swander - 2001 E Dan McGee - 2009 T Tony Eierman - 1996 Ian McGeorge - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Erkin Tadzhimetov - 2002 Aaron Engle - 2013 Adam McMillin - 2013 Josh Thomson - 2014, 2015 F Jason Means - 1999, 2000, 2001 Doug Thompson - 2010 Keifer Farrar- 2016 Eric Meneses - 1998 * Adam Tieben - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Steffon Fassett- 2016 Jeff Messer - 1998 Tim Tuaquoi - 2013 Conor Fitzgerald - 2009 Travis Miller - 2011, 2012, 2013 Andrew Tujague- 2016 William Forrest - 2006, 2009, 2010 Aaron Misenhelter - 1997 Levi Turley - 2015 Jarreth Foster - 2015 Jason Moehlman - 1996, 1997, 1998 V G Daniel Moore - 2005, 2006 Erick Vargas- 2016 Lee Gatlin - 2000, 2002, 2003 Derek Morgan - 2014, 2015, 2016 Nick Viterisi - 2011, 2012, 2013 Leroy Gilbert - 1998 Damian Moses - 1998, 1999 W Cody Gillenwater - 2008 N Kyle Waag - 2004 Trevor Glynn - 2013 Russell Naylor- 2010, 2011 Greg Waag - 2004 De’Quence Goodman - 2015, 2016 Lyle Neerhof - 1997, 1999 Marcus Walker - 2008, 2010 Tom Goss - 2001, 2002, 2003 Hunter Neighbors - 2013, 2014 Adam West - 2006, 2007, 2008 Kevin Grece - 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005 Tyler Nelson- 2016 Brigham West - 2013 Kyle Gustin - 2009 Scott Neumann - 2010, 2011 Demetri Westbrook - 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Future-Focused Academics The world moves at a faster pace than ever before. UCM’s innovative programs use new technologies to keep students up to date on the latest changes in their fields of study.

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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 Gus Wetzel II John A. Collier Board President Board Vice President Ambrose helped guide the institution Clinton Weston 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 Weston 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 Walt Hicklin Mary Long four years with little or no debt. Governor Governor Gravois Mills Kansas City 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 December 2013 UCM graduate, and Kathryn, a college junior. Marvin Wright Mathew Martinez Governor Student Governor Columbia Warrensburg 44 Athletic Director Jerry Hughes 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, the 2003 women’s Intercollegiate Bowling Association national title, the 2014 men’s basketball national crown and the 2015 Indoor & Outdoor national titles for Jennies Track & Field. In 2005, Hughes was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame and in January of 2016 he was named a Missouri Sports Legend, the highest honor bestowed by the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Entering the 2016 fall semester, the Mules and Jennies have won 153 Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association championships, eight national championships, had 46 other top four NCAA finishes, and made more than 270 University of Central Missouri Director of Athletics Jerry NCAA post-season appearances during Hughes’ tenure. The Central Missouri Hughes and his wife, Vici. 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) NCAA Division II basketball tournament, which was held each December for 17 until the award was discontinued in 2002-03. UCM finished second in the years in Las Vegas, Nev. NACDA Directors’ Cup in 2010-11, the best finish in school and MIAA history In addition to his service at Central Missouri, Hughes has served as Regional after finishing third the previous two years. In the 21 year history of the Directors’ Director of the Show-Me State Games, and on the Governor’s Council on Physical Cup, UCM has 13 Top 10 finishes and 19 Top 20 finishes. Fitness and Health. Hughes was named Central Region Athletics Director of the Year for the Hughes has been at Central Missouri since October 1979, when he took a 1998-99, 2001-02, 2010-11 and 2015-16 seasons as selected by the National position as business placement director. The following year he became director of Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). He was the first student recruitment. In 1981, Hughes was chosen for the new position of associate three-time winner - at any NCAA level--in the history of the Athletics Director 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 eight grandchildren – Tanner, Rylie, Dalton and Wyatt from Greg and chaired the NCAA Division II Management Council and Membership Growth his wife Catrina; Fallon, Kaiser, and Logan from Chad; and Sofija from Ashley Project Team and been a member of the NCAA Budget and Finance Committee and her husband Matt Ruzich. Vici works for UCM as Director of the Midwest and NCAA Administrative Review Panel, as well as the NACDA Sears Directors 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 Central Missouri’s Athletic Directors South Recreation Complex and the Audrey J. Walton Clubhouse at Pertle Springs. Joe Ferguson 1899-1907 In 2015, he oversaw the complete redesign and renovation of Keth Memorial Golf Course. He is the founder of the Las Vegas High Desert Classic, a highly regarded 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 was named a Missouri Sports Legend in January of 2016. He is seen here with his bust, which is now on display at the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in Springfield. Athletic Director Jerry Hughes Athletics Staff 45

Kathy Anderson Susan Anderson Wes Bell Kurtis Brondyke Hannah Carlson Senior Associate Head Softball Coach Assistant Football Coach Assistant Track & Field Assistant Soccer Coach Athletic Director Coach

Chuck Clemens Rhonda Crews Kyle Crookes Jon Culp Lauren Curtis Assistant Football Coach Athletics Secretary Head Baseball Coach Program Development/ Assistant Softball Coach Retention Coordinator

Rebecca David Ron Dubuque Dr. Paul Engelmann Justin Ensign Karen Hibdon Assistant Athletic Head Athletic Trainer Faculty Athletics Head Wrestling Coach Multipurpose Building Trainer Representative Manager

Joe Hoffmann Ron Holmes Bob Jackson Kip Janvrin Nate Johnson Assistant Media Head Bowling Coach Marketing & Promotions Co-Head Track & Field Assistant Men’s Relations Director Director Coach Basketball Coach

Doug Karleskint Tina Kent Mike Knipper Jeff Mason Hank McClung Head Men’s Mulekickers Coach Asst Athletic Director/ Communication & Assistant Football Coach Basketball Coach Media Relations Events Coordinator 46 Athletics Staff

John McMenamin Crystal Meeks Mike Nicholson Caitlin Pankratz Kirk Pedersen Assistant Football Coach Associate Head Assistant Women’s Associate Head Head XC/Co-Head Athletic Trainer Basketball Coach Volleyball Coach Track & Field Coach

Tim Pinkston Flip Piontek Tim Poe Chris Port Chris Richardson UCM Licensing & Head Volleyball Coach Head Men’s Head Women’s Assistant Men's Trademarks Golf Coach Golf Coach Basketball Coach

Michelle Schubert Dave Slifer Katie Smith Damian Stambersky Virdia Stevens Athletics Development Head Women’s Video Operations Assistant Baseball Coach Athletics Accountant Officer Basketball Coach Coordinator

Jim Svoboda Pat Swoboda Sean Teter Lewis Theobald Scott Thomason Head Football Coach Athletics Equipment Strength & Conditioning Head Soccer Coach Assistant Athletic Manager Coach Director/Facilities

Shonda Thomason Travis Underwood Crystal Westphal Kyle Westphal Kelli Woodson Athletics Academic Athletic Ticket & Insurance Specialist Assistant Football Coach Cheerleading Coach Coordinator Operations Coordinator Athletics Staff Staff Directory 47 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 Athletic Director Kathy Anderson [email protected] 543-4310 Assistant Athletic Director/Media Relations Mike Knipper [email protected] 543-4312 Assistant Athletic Director/Facilities Scott Thomason [email protected] 543-4011 Faculty Athletics Representative Dr. Paul Engelmann [email protected] 543-4788 Marketing & Promotions Director Bob Jackson [email protected] 543-8194 Athletics Secretary Rhonda Crews [email protected] 543-4250 Athletic Ticket & Development Operations Coordinator Travis Underwood [email protected] 543-4063 Athletic Development Officer Michelle Schubert [email protected] 543-8396 Head Athletic Trainer Ron DuBuque [email protected] 543-4271 Associate Head Athletic Trainer Crystal Meeks [email protected] 543-4191 Assistant Athletic Trainer Rebecca David [email protected] 543-4191 Central Missouri Coaching Staff Baseball Women’s Soccer Head Coach Kyle Crookes Head Coach Lewis Theobald [email protected] 543-4800 [email protected] 543-4187 Assistant Coach Damian Stambersky Assistant Coach Hannah Carlson [email protected] 543-4892 [email protected] 543-4679 Men’s Basketball Head Coach Doug Karleskint Softball [email protected] 543-4251 Head Coach Susan Anderson Assistant Coach Nate Johnson [email protected] 543-4139 [email protected] 543-4757 Assistant Coach Lauren Sigwing Assistant Coach Chris Richardson [email protected] 543-4679 [email protected] 543-4249 Track & Field Women’s Basketball Co-Head Coach Kirk Pedersen Head Coach Dave Slifer [email protected] 543-8309 [email protected] 543-4253 Co-Head Coach Kip Janvrin Assistant Mike Nicholson [email protected] 543-4254 [email protected] 543-4269 Assistant Coach Kurtis Brondyke Cross Country [email protected] 543-8309 Head Coach Kirk Pedersen [email protected] 543-8309 Volleyball Football Head Coach Flip Piontek Head Coach Jim Svoboda [email protected] 543-4905 [email protected] 543-4252 Associate Head Coach Caitlin Pankratz Defensive Coordinator Wes Bell [email protected] 543-4572 [email protected] 543-4697 Offensive Coordinator John McMenamin Women’s Bowling [email protected] 543-4216 Head Coach Ron Holmes Offensive Line Hank McClung [email protected] 543-8100 [email protected] 543-4199 Defensive Line Chuck Clemens Women’s Golf [email protected] 543-8021 Head Coach Chris Port Defensive Backs/Special Teams Kyle Westphal [email protected] 543-4182 [email protected] 543-4486 Strength & Conditioning Sean Teter Wrestling [email protected] 543-4485 Head Coach Justin Ensign [email protected] 543-8511 Men’s Golf Head Coach Tim Poe [email protected] 543-4182 48 UCM Athletic Success 207 MIAA Titles, 10 National Titles The University of Central Missouri has a long as well. Five teams finished in the top 10 in the nation 2015-16 Athletic Highlights and rich history of excellence in athletics, both on the via ranking or place. Mules Baseball was fourth, field of play and in the classroom. Jennies Soccer was fifth as was Jennies Bowling. • Two MIAA Regular Season Championships Outstanding teams, combined with some of the Mules Outdoor Track & Field finished seventh, with – Jennies Soccer finest facilities in Division II athletics give UCM’s Jennies Outdoor Track & Field coming in eighth. – Mules Baseball students, faculty and staff one more aspect of college Additionally, Mules and Jennies Indoor Track life to enjoy with pride. & Field and Mules Golf finished in 11th. Jennies • Three MIAA Tournament Championships Always a contender for conference titles, Central Golf also made their first ever NCAA Tournament – Jennies Soccer Missouri belongs to the 14-member Mid-America appearance – Jennies Volleyball Intercollegiate Athletics Association, which Individually, UCM had 39 different All-America – Mules Baseball is recognized nationwide as one of the strongest seasons and performances. Heavin Warner won her conferences in all of NCAA Division II. third straight hammer throw national championship • Three NCAA Regional Championships Since 1983, the tenure of Athletic Director at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. – Jennies Soccer Jerry Hughes, UCM has won or shared 153 MIAA She became the 20th athlete in Division II track & – Mules Baseball – Mules Golf championships, more than any other league school. field history to win three individual national titles and All-time, the Mules have taken home 142 titles, while just the 14th all-time to win three straight titles in the • 10 NCAA Postseason appearances out of 17 sports the Jennies are at 65. same event. Central Missouri has won eight national UCM student-athletes once again excelled in • Finished 10th overall in the Learfield Sports championships since 1980 (men’s and women’s the classroom with a department-wide cumulative Directors’ Cup standings (a competition for best basketball in 1984--the first school in NCAA history GPA of 3.0. UCM had 232 student-athletes named overall athletic program in the nation); 16th time to win both titles in the same season--baseball in to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll, including 19 in last 17 years placing in the Top 20 1994 and 2003, women’s bowling in 2003, men’s Academic Excellence Awards for student-athletes • One Individual National Championship basketball in 2014 and Jennies Track & Field with the having 4.0 GPAs and 28 Scholar-Athlete Awards indoor/outdoor sweep in 2015), and 10 overall. with student-athletes having at least a 3.5 GPA and • 39 Individual All-American seasons and The Jennies volleyball team has been to the NCAA earning All-MIAA honors in their respective sports. performances Tournament every season for the past 323years, and In addition, seven UCM student-athletes were named the Mules have won 17 MIAA Indoor Track & Field to the CoSIDA Academic All-Region Teams in • One NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship titles in the last 22 years, and 10 of the last 16 MIAA their respective sports with four earning Academic Outdoor Track & Field crowns. The Mules baseball All-America honors and Shelby Winkelmann being • 4 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, and one Academic All-American of the Year squad has made 21 NCAA Tournament appearances named the CoSIDA Academic All-American of the in the last 23 seasons, including 14 Division II World Year for women’s basketball. Cross Country and • 4 MIAA Player of the Year awards Series berths in that span. Track & Field student-athlete Michael Gawlick was Two UCM teams captured MIAA Regular also awarded a presitgious NCAA Postgraduate • Two MIAA Coach of the Year awards Season Championships in 2015-16, and added three Scholarship. conference postseason tournament titles to that total • Three Regional Coach of the Year awards UCM Athletic Success UCM Athletic Training 49 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 Missouri, 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. 50 Why the Mules? 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 Why the Mules? Welcome to Warrensburg 51

Warrensburg, Missouri is a friendly community of 18,000 “The one absolutely unselfish friend that man can people near the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and Missouri have in this selfish world, the one that never deserts Route 13. It is located just 40 miles southeast of suburban him and the one that never proves ungrateful or Kansas City, with its many cultural offerings, entertainment treacherous is his dog.” options and professional sports franchises. Today the city’s Park Department has eight park areas with a The county seat of Johnson County, Warrensburg is just four total of 326 acres, and a Community Center which offers a wide hours from St. Louis and three hours from Branson, Mo., with variety of recreational activities. Two public golf courses are easy access by highway, Amtrak, or Greyhound bus. Other available in town recreational opportunities include the beautiful Lake of the -- one at the Hidden Ozarks 90 minutes to the southeast. Pines Country Club, and another, Warrensburg is a city that emerged from a frontier gathering Mules National place more than 150 years ago. In 1833, a blacksmith from Golf Club at Pertle Kentucky named Martin Warren chose a well-travelled spot Springs, operated along an Osage Indian Trail to build a cabin and set up his by the University of blacksmith shop. His shop served as an informal gathering place Central Missouri. for local farmers. Three years after moving to Missouri, Mr. Warren’s shop was named the county seat of the newly created Other attractions Photo courtesy of United States Air Force County of Johnson. The township was named Warren’s Burg in the area include in honor of the local blacksmith, and in 1855, the township was Powell Gardens, a incorporated and became the City of Warrensburg. It is that 1,250+ botanical same strong midwestern work ethic displayed by its founder, garden just 12 and the same friendly atmosphere shown by his neighbors miles west of that may be seen in Warrensburg on Warrensburg today. Missouri Highway 50 that contains In the late 1800s and hiking trails, picnic early 1900s Warrensburg areas, and seasonal was considered the displays; Whiteman Missouri Mule Capital Air Force Base in because of the Horse and Knob Noster, Mo., Mule Barn operated by home of the B-2 Bomber; Knob Noster State Park; and the the Jones Brothers on Missouri State Fair, held each August in Sedalia, Mo. Railroad Street. Mules from the area won prizes Of course, visitors to Warrensburg can also take in the exciting at the State Fair (located athletic events and various cultural experiences provided at the just 30 minutes east in University of Central Missouri. 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 by George Graham Vest on September 23, 1870: 52 Central Missouri Wrestling

Over the past 103 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 32 NCAA team championships and, since 1963, 214 individual national titles. The MIAA currently conducts championships in ten sports for men and nine for women.

For the men, champions are crowned in football, cross country, basketball, indoor and outdoor track & field, baseball, soccer, tennis, Bob Boerigter Larry House Amber Feldman Josh Slaughter MIAA Assistant Assistant Communications golf and wrestling. Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Director

The women compete for titles in volleyball, cross country, soccer, Southeast Missouri State left the MIAA following the 1990-91 season basketball, indoor and outdoor track & field, softball, golf and tennis. to move on to NCAA Division I, and was replaced by Emporia State University in the 1991-92 season. Missouri-St. Louis left the MIAA in The MIAA turned a new page on July 1, 1992, when the NCAA Division 1996, as did Missouri-Rolla in 2005 -- Lincoln forfeited membership II conference changed its name from the Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic in 1999. Association to the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association. Fort Hays State University joined the MIAA in 2006, the University of The decision to make the change originated in 1989, when Pittsburg State Nebraska Omaha entered the league in 2008, and Lincoln re-joined the University and Washburn University became the first schools outside the conference in 2010. state of Missouri to gain membership in the MIAA. On July 29, 2010, the MIAA CEO Council voted to extend invitations The conference was first organized in 1912 with 14 member institutions. to the University of Central Oklahoma and Northeastern State University Of those original members, the University of Central Missouri and to become members of the league, and on September 24, 2010, it Northwest Missouri State University remain a part of the MIAA. voted to extend invitations to the University of Nebraska-Kearney and Lindenwood University to become conference institutions, beginning in The first change in membership came in 1924, when the MIAA 2012-13. reorganized to include only the five regional Missouri state colleges: Central, Truman (at the time known as Northeast Missouri State), With the departure of Nebraska Omaha in 2011, the membership Northwest, Southeast Missouri State University and Southwest Missouri of the MIAA was at 11 schools. Central Oklahoma, Lindenwood, State University (now Missouri State). Nebraska-Kearney and Northeastern State will began league play in 2012-13 to push the league membership to a total of 15 schools. The Over the next 56 years, three schools joined the membership: the league returned to 14 institutions with the departure of Truman following Missouri School of Mines (later the University of Missouri-Rolla and the 2012-13 season. now the Missouri University of Science & Technology) in 1935, Lincoln University in 1970, and the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 1980. Info taken from themiaa.com The 1980s brought the biggest changes in the conference. In 1981, Southwest Missouri State University opted to move to NCAA Division Current MIAA Members I and the MIAA appointed its first full-time commissioner, Ken Jones, School Joined MIAA in July. University of Central Missouri 1912 University of Central Oklahoma 2012 He would be in the position for 16 years, retiring in 1997. Former Gulf Emporia State University 1991 South and Metro commissioner Ralph McFillen succeeded Jones, serving Fort Hays State University 2006 10 years before his retirement in 2007. Jim Johnson succeeded McFillen Lincoln University 1970-1999, 2010 in July of that year and served as commissioner until September of 2010. Lindenwood University 2012 Dr. Bob Boerigter succeeded Johnson in September 2010 and is the Missouri Southern State University 1989 Missouri Western State University 1989 current commisisioner for the MIAA. University of Nebraska-Kearney 2012 Northeastern State University 2012 Southwest Baptist University brought membership back to eight schools Northwest Missouri State University 1912 in 1986, before the major expansion of the conference in 1989. Pittsburg Pittsburg State University 1989 State, Washburn, Missouri Southern State College (now University) and Southwest Baptist University 1986 Missouri Western State College (now University) - formerly members of Washburn University 1989 the Central States Intercollegiate Conference - began competition in the 1989-90 season. Central Missouri Wrestling Media Information

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