Missouri wrestling faced challenges with stall calls and riding time in favor of Stanford during their dual meet loss at home on Sunday, ending with a score of 27-15. The Tigers are still adjusting their lineup and searching for new leaders on the mat.
Missouri got the first six team points of the dual after Stanford forfeited at 125 pounds. The first match of the afternoon was at 133 pounds, Kade Moore against No. 10 Tyler Knox (Stanford). The two started strong with a scoreless first period. Knox had a two-point reversal to begin the second period and Moore responded with a reversal himself. The two were evenly matched through the second period with control going back and forth, however, Knox got the lead in the third period with a near fall and takedown to win 12-2. No. 17 Josh Edmond has struggled his last this season and lost his previous two matches. Sunday proved to be the day for Edmond as he got a three-point takedown and another two points as he worked his way through Jason Miranda (Stanford). Edmond showed his growth as he bettered his attacks, stayed in control of the match and won 9-4 over Miranda.
(17) @joshedmond_ shoots his way to a victory over Jason Miranda, 9-4 🔥🔥 MIZ 9, STAN 4 #MIZ 🐯 #TigerStyle pic.twitter.com/32OcGcYop2
— Mizzou Wrestling (@MizzouWrestling) January 12, 2025
Zeke Seltzer (149) dropped his match to EJ Parco (Stanford) by a 5-1 decision. Following at 157 pounds was a top-35 match between No. 32 James Conway and No. 28 Grigor Cholakyan. In the tight contest, Cholakyan got an early takedown as Conway fought to try and get his own but settled for an escape. Conway scored a few more escapes, but it was not enough as Cholakyan won 8-6…