COLUMBIA — The Missouri wrestling team defended home territory with a 18-16 victory over the visiting Utah Valley at Hearnes Center on January 17, 2025. The Tigers claimed victory in this important conference dual meet.

Early Tigers Momentum

The action began at 125 pounds where Gage Walker (Missouri) prevailed by decision (6-3) to give the home team an early lead at Missouri 3, Utah Valley 0. At 133 pounds, Jake Crapps (Missouri) secured a decision victory (9-2), extending the home team's advantage at Missouri 6, Utah Valley 0. The 141-pound bout saw Josh Edmond (Missouri) prevailed by decision (7-5), extending the home team's advantage at Missouri 9, Utah Valley 0.

Match Turning Point

The momentum firmly shifted to Tigers beginning at 125 pounds, as the home team put together a crucial streak of 5 consecutive victories. At 125 pounds, Gage Walker prevailed by decision, followed by Jake Crapps with a decision at 133 pounds, followed by Josh Edmond with a decision at 141 pounds, followed by Zeke Seltzer with a decision at 149 pounds, and at 157 pounds, James Conway capped the run with a decision, pushing the score to Missouri 15, Utah Valley 0.

Sealing the Victory

at 184 pounds, Caleb Uhlenhopp (Utah Valley) dominated with a major decision (10-0), followed by Kaden Bennie at 197 pounds who secured a decision victory (9-5), The team victory was mathematically secured at 285 pounds when Jarrett Stoner earned a decision (5-1), making the final score Missouri 18, Utah Valley 16.

Takedown Statistics

In the takedown battle, Missouri led with a 6 takedown advantage. Overall, Missouri finished with 11 takedowns to Utah Valley's 5. Jake Crapps (Missouri) led all wrestlers with 2 takedowns, followed by Josh Edmond (Missouri) with 2 takedowns and Zeke Seltzer (Missouri) with 2 takedowns.

Bout-by-Bout Analysis