The team will receive their 2013 MAC Championship rings Saturday. Mizzou was crowned conference champions in their first year as an affiliate member of the MAC.The team will receive their 2013 MAC Championship rings Saturday. Mizzou was crowned conference champions in their first year as an affiliate member of the MAC.
Wrestling

Former Wrestlers Return Home for Homecoming Weekend

Oct. 25, 2013

COLUMBIA, Mo. - Mizzou Wrestling kicks off the 2013-14 season with a home exhibition meet featuring former Tiger All-Americans and current Missouri starters.

Last season, five Tiger grapplers had All-American campaigns at the 2013 NCAA Championships. Two of those All-Americans were Mike Larson and Dom Bradley. Larson is now the Assistant Strength and Conditioning coach for the program and will be returning to the mat to face junior heavyweight Devin Mellon. Bradley continues to be involved with the program. He was a two-time All-American at Mizzou and is one of the most decorated wrestlers in program history.

Also returning is former captain Nathan McCormick. McCormick tied for the team-led in overall victories and finished his senior year with a 34-7 record. He'll take on senior Eric Wilson on Saturday.

The Missouri Wrestling Black & Gold Meet takes place this Saturday, October 26, at 1:00 p.m. at the Hearnes Center. The meet will be part of the University of Missouri's Homecoming festivities happening throughout the day. Admission is free, and the first 500 in attendance will receive a limited edition Mizzou Wrestling poster featuring past Tiger grapplers. Prior to the exhibition, fans will witness last year's MAC Champions receive their 2013 Championship rings. Here is a full list of the former and current Tiger wrestlers taking to the mat this weekend.

Wrestle-off Matches
Barlow McGhee vs. Zach Synon
Lavion Mayes vs. Trevor Jauch
BJ Toal vs. Willie Miklus
Joey Lavallee vs. Robbie Mathers
Matt Lemanowicz vs. Jordan Gagliano
Ty Prazma vs. Cody Johnston

Past vs. Present Matches
Tyler McCormick (2006 & 2007 All-American) vs. Tony DeAngelo
Nathan McCormick (2013 All-American) vs. Eric Wilson
Dom Bradley (2011 & 2013 All-American) vs. Justin Heberlie
Nick Marable (2008 & 2009 All-American) vs. Johnny Eblen
Andrew Sherry vs. Kyle Bradley
Brooks Travis vs. Cole Baumgartner
Brandon Wiest vs. Trevor Wiest
Dorian Henderson vs. Mikey England
Mike Larson (2013 All-American) vs. Devin Mellon
Amond Prater vs. Zach Toal
Patrick Wright vs. Parker Von Egidy
Todd Schavrien (2011 All-American) vs. Drake Houdashelt (2013 All-American)
Matt Pell (2005 & 2007 All-American) vs. J'den Cox

Following the event, all are welcome to join the team in the Hearnes Center Fieldhouse for food and drink.

Missouri opens their regular season next weekend on the road. The Tigers will grapple with North Dakota State on Friday, November 1, before heading to the South Dakota State Open on November 3. The Tigers defeated the Bison last year in Columbia, 37-7. Stay connected with Mizzou Wrestling by following us on Facebook and Twitter, and right here on MUTigers.com.