On Sunday, the Lindenwood wrestling team (0-1) lost to No. 4 Missouri by a final of 55-0 in Columbia, Mo.
OVERVIEW
The Missouri Tigers entered the dual as the No. 4 team in the country, carrying nine ranked wrestlers into the starting lineup. In the 165-pound weight division, Missouri garnered the No. 1 wrestler in the nation in Keegan O'Toole, the National Champion from a year ago.
The Tigers compiled six pins on the day, to go along with three tech falls and a major decision. The closest bout for the Lions came at the 165-pound weight class, as
Gavin Londoff was able to score five escapes, but lost in his first action of the season.
Ben Bohr scored the most points in a single match on Sunday, as he collected 10 points.
RESULTS
125 –
Austin Kegley lost to No. 12 Noah Surtin | Fall 2:16
133 –
Caiden Pelc lost to No. 27 Connor Brown | Fall 4:37
141 –
Ben Bohr lost to No. 6 Allan Hart | TF 26-10
149 –
Tucker Kinsaul lost to No. 5 Brock Mauller | Fall 4:14
157 –
Brian Flanagan lost to No. 17 Jarrett Jacques | TF 16-1
165 –
Gavin Londoff lost to No. 1 Keegan O'Toole | MD 16-5
174 –
Zac Russell lost to No. 10 Peyton Mocco | Fall 2:23
184 –
Drew Gvillo lost to No. 17 Sean Harman | TF 18-2
197 –
McKinley Kemper lost to Jesse Cassatt | Fall 2:38
285 –
David Hernandez lost to No. 10 Zach Elam | Fall :09
QUOTABLE
"We set this schedule up to be challenging, and today was definitely a challenge," said head coach
Dallas Smith. "I'm proud of the our guys for stepping up to that challenge, and look forward to growing with them from the lessons we learned."
UP NEXT
Lindenwood will head to DeKalb, Ill. to wrestle in the Huskie Duals on Saturday. The Lions dual Northern Illinois at 10:00 a.m. before taking on Harper College at 12:00 p.m.