University of Missouri
Appalachian State
No. 5 @MizzouWrestling Set to Face Appalachian State Friday
2/11/2016 3:33:00 PM | Wrestling
Mizzou faces Appalachian State at 6:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. CT on Friday
| Opponent | Location | Day/Time | Media |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State | Varsity Gym (Boone, N.C.) | Friday, Feb. 12 | Online: TrackWrestling.com |
Zou Notes
• Mizzou enters the dual ranked No. 5 in the USA Today/NWCA Coaches poll and No. 6 in the Intermat Tournament Rankings.
• Mizzou finished the MAC dual 8-0, winning its second straight MAC Regular Season Championship, finishing with a perfect 8-0 MAC record for the second consecutive season.
• Redshirt junior 141-pounder Matt Manley leads the team with 24 wins on the season and was awarded the MAC Wrestler of the Week on Feb. 4 after defeating Trae Blackwell (Oklahoma) with a first-period pin on Jan. 30 and returning All-American Chris Mecate (Old Dominion) via 4-1 decision on Jan. 31.
• Redshirt junior 149-pounder Lavion Mayes is a perfect 22-0 on the season, the Tigers' only wrestler with an unblemished record. Mayes is 13-0 in duals, scoring 41 points in the 13 victories.
• Junior 197-pounder J'den Cox leads the team in technical falls this season with seven, tied for fifth most in a season in program history. Cox is 23-1 this season and 12-1 in dual competition.
Mizzou Bullets
125 // Barlow McGhee // RS So.
• First career fall over David Terao (American) (6:04) at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational (Dec. 5).
• Won Individual Championship at Joe Parisi Open (Nov. 21), defeating Zeke Moisey (West Virginia) in the championship match.
133 // Zach Synon // RS Jr.
• Named MAC Wrestler of the Week on Dec. 16 after defeating No. 5 Johnni DiJulius (Ohio State) via fall (5:59)
• Won Individual title at Maryville Brand Kaufman Open (Nov. 14) and placed second at Joe Parisi Open (Nov. 21)
141 // Matt Manley // RS Jr.
• Named MAC Wrestler of the Week on Feb. 4
• Leads the Tigers in victories with 24.
• 10-1 in dual competition, including 4-3 decision win over No. 8 Micah Jordan (Ohio State) on Dec. 12.
149 // Lavion Mayes // RS Jr.
• Only undefeated Tiger (22-0, 13-0).
• 5-2 dec. win over No. 9 Anthony Collica (Oklahoma State) on Jan. 22.
• Individual titles at Joe Parisi Open (Nov. 21) and Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational (Dec. 5).
157 // Le'Roy Barnes // RS Sr.
• 12-5 (5-3 in duals) since moving from 141 to 157 pounds.
• In first competition at 157 pounds, went 7-2 at the Reno Tournament of Champions (Dec. 20), finishing in fourth place.
• Won Individual title at UNI Open (Dec. 12), competing at 141 pounds.
165 // Daniel Lewis // RS Fr.
• Eight wins by fall (second on team), all eight falls in the first period.
• 3-2 TB-1 win over then-No.17 George Pickett (Cornell) on Jan. 10.
• Placed third at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational, won Most Falls in Least Amount of Time Award after recording five first-period falls.
174 // Blaise Butler // RS Sr.
• 9-2 in dual competition, including 5-4 decision win over No. 6 Cody Walters (Ohio) and 3-1 SV-1 over No. 3 Kyle Crutchmer (Oklahoma State).
• Went 5-1, finished third at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational (Dec. 5).
184 // Willie Miklus // RS So.
• 9-1 in dual compeition with 44 dual points (four 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) on Dec. 12.
197 // J'den Cox // Jr.
• Team-high seven technical falls on the season.
• 24-9 TF win over Jeramy Sweany clinched 18-17 win over Cornell.
• Won Individual titles at the Joe Parisi Open (Nov. 21) and the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational.
HWT // James Romero // Fr.
• Team-high nine falls.
• Picked up first dual win of career with 9-4 decision over Jesse Webb (Ohio) on Dec. 13. Followed up win with a first-period fall (0:58) in win over Devin Nye (Kent State) on Dec. 20.
Players Mentioned
