Feb. 2, 2004
Cedar Falls, Iowa. - Senior Missouri wrestler Jeremy Spates (149 pounds) took win number 99 against third-ranked Dustin Manotti of Cornell at the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) All-Star Classic at Northern Iowa.
Entering the dual ranked fourth in the nation, Spates took the 3-2 decision, earning the final deciding point with a full two minutes of riding time in the third period.
"I was a little tired toward the end of the match," Spates said. "But, I knew going into this dual, that I could wear Dustin down and take the win. I knew that I needed to not let him get ahead in the first period and hold onto whatever I could through the third."
With Manotti scoring the first takedown off of an escape, Spates managed an escape of his own, cutting the lead to 2-1, following with a second escape to tie the match at two. With one point awarded for riding time, Spates took the 149 pound All-Star Classic title.
One of only four Big 12 wrestlers selected to compete at the annual event, the All-Star competition was not a first for Spates, who competed in an exhibition match two years ago on the campus of Hofstra.
"The exhibition match was a good experience," Spates said. "At the time, it was really nice to be in New York and have lots of family around cheering me on. But, this match meant a lot more. It was somewhat strange to not have all of my teammates around cheering me on, but between Coach (Brian) Smith, Coach (Lee) Pritts and my Dad I had a lot of support."
Wrestling against Hofstra's Jason DeBruin during the 2000-01 season, Spates took a 6-0 decision.
With tonight's victory at the UNI Dome, Spates is one win away from becoming the 10th Tiger in Missouri wrestling history to break into the 100-win club. Spates holds a 99-34 career-record and 21-4, 2003-04 season record.
RESULTS
Weight Wrestler over Wrestler:Result
125 Luke Eustice (Iowa) decision Mark Moos (Michigan): 9-8
133 Travis Lee (Cornell) decision Mark Jayne (Illinois): 9-4
141 Scott Morre (Virginia) decision Teyon Ware (Oklahoma): 11-7 OT
141 Dylan Long (UNI) decision (Andy Simmons (Michigan State): 8-2
149 Jeremy Spates (Missouri) decision Dustin Manotti (Cornell): 3-2
157 Matt Gentry (Stanford) decision Jake Percival (Ohioi):13-10
165 Tyrone Lewis (Oklahoma State) decision Matt King (Edinboro): 3-2
174 Chris Pendelton (Oklahoma State) decision Ryan Lange (Purdue): 3-1 OT
174 Eric Hauan (UNI) decision Brad Dillon (Lehigh): 11-5
184 Greg Jones (West Virginia) Decision Ben Heizer: 10-6
197 Emmett Willson (Montana State-Northern) decision Sean Stender (UNI): 7-3
HWT Tommy Rowlands (Ohio State) decision Pat Cummins (Penn State): 3-1 OT