The University of Missouri wrestling team opened the season on Nov. 2 with a 29-10 loss at No. 18 Virginia Tech.

It’s the first time the Tigers, ranked No. 7 nationally, have been under .500 since 2010, when they dropped their season-opening dual against Illinois at Edwardsville High.

In fact, over the last seven seasons, Missouri has lost just 12 dual matches while finishing 24-0 in 2014-15 and 19-0 in 2017-18.

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“First of all, give credit where it belongs,” Missouri coach Brian Smith stressed. “Virginia Tech was the better team that night and they deserved the win.