University of Missouri
Central Michigan
Road Test at No. 19 Central Michigan Awaits for No. 4 @MizzouWrestling
1/16/2016 7:00:00 PM | Wrestling
| Opponent | Location | Day/Time | Media |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan | McGuirk Arena | Sunday, Jan. 17 4 p.m. ET | Online Stream: Watch ESPN/ESPN3 |
ZOU Notes
• Mizzou enters the dual ranked No. 4 in the USA Today/NWCA Coaches poll and No. 5 in the Intermat Tournament Rankings.
• Mizzou currently holds a 36-dual win streak. The last time Mizzou lost a dual was Jan. 31, 2014, to Oklahoma State, 716 days ago.
• The Tigers lead the all-time series between the two schools, 5-4-1.
• There will be four ranked-vs.-ranked matches on Sunday, coming at 125, 141, 149, and 174.
• Redshirt sophomore 184-pounder Willie Miklus leads the Tigers in dual points with 38. Miklus has recorded eight dual wins via three falls, two technical falls, a major decision, and two decisions.
• Redshirt junior 149-pounder Lavion Mayes is a perfect 17-0 on the season, the Tigers' only wrestler with an unblemished record. Mayes is 8-0 in duals, scoring 26 points in the eight victories.
• Junior J'den Cox (16-1/7-1) defeated projected opponent Jackson Lewis via major decision, 17-3, in the first round of the MAC Championships last season.
Mizzou Bullets
125 // Barlow McGhee // RS So.
• First career fall over David Terao (American) (6:04) at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational.
• Won Individual Championship at Joe Parisi Open, defeating Zeke Moisey (West Virginia) in the championship match.
133 // Zach Synon // RS Jr.
• Named MAC Wrestler of the Week after defeating No. 5 Johnni DiJulius (Ohio State) via fall.
• Won Individual title at Maryville Brand Kaufman Open.
141 // Matt Manley // RS Jr.
• Leads the Tigers in victories with 21.
• 7-0 in dual competition, including 4-3 decision win over No. 8 Micah Jordan (Ohio State).
• Went 6-2 and finished fourth at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational.
149 // Lavion Mayes // RS Jr.
• Only undefeated Tiger (17-0, 8-0)
• Individual titles at Joe Parisi Open and Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational
157 // Le'Roy Barnes // RS Sr.
• 9-3 (2-1 in duals) since moving from 141 to 157 pounds.
• Won Individual title at UNI Open, competing at 141 pounds.
165 // Daniel Lewis // RS Fr.
• Eight wins by fall (second on team), all eight falls in the first period.
• Placed third at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational, won Most Falls in Least Amount of Time Award.
174 // Blaise Butler // RS Sr.
• 5-1 in dual compeition, including 5-4 decision win over No. 6 Cody Walters (Ohio).
• Went 5-1, finished third at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational.
184 // Willie Miklus // RS So.
• 8-0 in dual compeition with 38 dual points (three falls, two technical falls, one major decision, two decisions)
• Named USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week on Dec. 14 following 15-0 technical fall over Kenny Courts (Ohio State).
197 // J'den Cox // Jr.
• Team-high seven technical falls on the season.
• 24-9 technical fall win over Jeramy Sweany clinched 18-17 win over Cornell.
• Won Individual titles at the Joe Parisi Open and the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational.
HWT // James Romero // Fr.
• Team-high nine falls.
Manley Reaches 20 Wins
• Redshirt junior 141-pounder Matt Manley recorded his 20th victory of the season Jan. 10 with a 9-1 major decision over William Koll (Cornell), the first Tiger to reach 20 wins this season.
• Manley is 7-0 in dual competition this season, scoring three major decisions and four decisions wins, ranking fifth on the team with 24 dual points.
• The Perry, Okla. native has competed in three open tournaments this season, finishing second at the Maryville Brand Kaufman Open, third at the Joe Parisi Open, and fourth at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational.
Search of 100
• Junior 197-pounder J'den Cox earned his 90th career win on Jan. 8 with a 19-4 technical fall over James Benjamin (Buffalo).
• The Columbia, Mo. native now stands eight victories away from becoming the 24th member of the 100-Win Club in Mizzou history. For his career, Cox is 92-5 overall and captured the 197-pound NCAA national championship in 2014 as a freshman.
• This season, Cox is 17-1 and 7-1 in dual competition, recording 28 points via one fall, three technical falls, a major decision, and two decision wins.
Dual Win Streak
• Mizzou has won 35 consecutive duals, dating back Feb. 7, 2014.
• The last dual lost for Mizzou came by the hands of Oklahoma State, 716 days ago.
• Mizzou has beat 13 opponents ranked in the USA Today/NWCA Coaches Poll during the streak.
• Mizzou has outscored the competition, 1,081-352 in its 36 straight dual victories.
Dual Domination
• Mizzou has outscored its opponents 222-97 in eight duals this season.
• Redshirt sophomore 184-pounder Willie Miklus leads the team with 38 points in duals, tallying three falls, two technical falls, one major decision, and two decision wins. Miklus beat Joe Ariola (Buffalo) by way of technical fall, 19-4, on Jan. 8.
• Junior 197-pounder J'den Cox has recorded a fall, three technical falls, a major decision, and two decision wins for 31 points. Cox recorded a fall over Jerald Spohn (Kent State) on Dec. 20, his first fall in regular season dual competition since Jan. 25, 2015 against Alec Brown (Northern Illinois).
Mayes Undefeated
• Redshirt junior 149-pounder Lavion Mayes has yet to drop a match this season, posting a 17-0 overall record and a 7-0 record in duals. Mayes, an NCAA All-American (seventh place) a season ago at 141 pounds, has not had any struggles after being bumped up to 149 pounds at the beginning of the year. Mayes has captured two open championships this year, winning the Joe Parisi Open and the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational. The final three wins at Cliff Keen came over opponents currently ranked in the top-20. The Illinois native has scored bonus points in eight of 17 matches this season, tallying six major decisions and two falls. In Mayes' eight dual wins, he has outscored his opponents, 85-39.
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