Mizzou wrestling in sixth place after one day at NCAA Championships

After a loaded first day of action, four of Missouri’s nine wrestlers at the NCAA Championships have advanced to the quarterfinals, with four more still alive via wrestleback wins during Session II on Thursday.

Team standings:

1. Penn State – 32.5
2. Ohio State – 25.5
3. Oklahoma State – 20.0

Here’s who advanced to the quarterfinals:

133 pounds — John Erneste

• First round vs. No. 25 Derek Spann (Buffalo – 21-5) – W, 8-0 Major Decision (4:40 RT)
• Second round vs.