Mizzou Wrestling slowly gained control of its dual against South Dakota State as matches went on, jumping out to a commanding lead when Keegan O’Toole earned a tech fall at 165. The Jackrabbits slowly fought their way back until they burst out ahead with a shocking victory by fall at 197, taking a 19-15 lead and momentum into the final match.
As soon as South Dakota State forced the door open, Zach Elam slammed it shut, responding with a pin of his own to give the Tigers the narrow victory in possibly the most exciting meet of the year so far.