Mizzou Wrestling got its first win since late December Friday night with a narrow 18-16 victory over Utah Valley. The Tigers won the first five matches before the Wolverines came all the way back, making the dual’s final match decisive in the outcome.
Fortunately for Tiger Style, Jarrett Stoner was up to the task at heavyweight, and the team secured the victory despite missing seven starters. Let’s break down the action:
All rankings are according to InterMat.
125lbs: #32 Gage Walker (MIZ) over NR Bridger Ricks (UVU), 6-3 Decision
Walker kept the match scoreless in the first two periods with some nice defensive scrambling in the opening frame after Ricks brought him to the mat from behind, then rode for the full second period with multiple mat returns.