MATCH DETAILS
vs Drury University
vs Fontbonne University
Friday, January 10, 2020
Springfield, Mo.
RECORDS
University of the Ozarks (6-6)
Drury University (1-2)
Fontbonne University (1-13)
ON THE MAT
The Eagles had a big day in Springfield, Missouri, Friday topping NCAA II Drury University and NCAA III Fontbonne University. The Eagles defeated Drury 23-22 and Fontbonne 53-0 to post a 2-0 road record. Against Fontbonne, the Eagles dominated every match. According to head coach LeRoy Gardner, both Stephen Fox and Durrell Thompson had impressive wins. Nathaneal Rankin (125) won against Austin Cornell by Fall (4:35). Fox (133) topped Tanner Koester by Fall (1:31). Thompson (141) had a sudden victory win over Noah Patton (7-5). Matthew Malheiro (149) won against David Vance by Fall (0:55). At 174, Ndayambaje John topped Micah Dennis by TF (23-8 6:00), Miguel Baray (184) defeated Dalton Rawlins by Fall (2:29) and Jerhett Lee (285) won over Joseph Johnson by Decision (3-2). The Eagles grinded out a hard-fought win against the Panthers from Drury in the second match of the day. Gardner noted pins by Rankin and Baray pushed the Eagles to a victory. Fox topped Chris Hansen by major decision (MD 14-3). Sergio Nugent (149) defeated Riley McCall by decision (7-4). John posted a major decision (13-5) win against Tucker Caswell. Baray took down Logan Zimmermann by Fall (3:42).
COACH GARDNER QUOTE
"It was a total team effort today. Durrell Thompson had a sudden victory and Stephen Fox had a strong performance to highlight the win against Fontbonne. All the guys performed well, but those two rose to the occasion. Against Drury, every point mattered and Nathan and Miguel both getting pins sealed the match. It was a good win for the program."
UP NEXT
The Eagles will head to Conway for a dual against Central Baptist College January 11.
RESULTS
University of the Ozarks 53, Fontbonne University 0
125 - Nathaneal Rankin (University of the Ozarks) over Austin Cornell (Fontbonne) (Fall 4:35)
133 - Stephen Fox (University of the Ozarks) over Tanner Koester (Fontbonne) (Fall 1:31)
141 - Durrell Thompson (University of the Ozarks) over Noah Patton (Fontbonne) (SV-1 7-5)
149 - Matthew Malheiro (University of the Ozarks) over David Vance (Fontbonne) (Fall 0:55)
157 - Russell Miller (University of the Ozarks) over Unknown (For.)
165 - Zane Sims (University of the Ozarks) over Unknown (For.)
174 - Ndayambaje John (University of the Ozarks) over Micah Dennis (Fontbonne) (TF 23-8 6:00)
184 - Miguel Baray (University of the Ozarks) over Dalton Rawlins (Fontbonne) (Fall 2:29)
197 - Montana Doty (University of the Ozarks) over Unknown (For.)
285 - Jerhett Lee (University of the Ozarks) over Joseph Johnson (Fontbonne) (Dec 3-2)
University of the Ozarks 23, Drury University 22
125 - Nathaneal Rankin (University of the Ozarks) over Unknown (For.)
133 - Stephen Fox (University of the Ozarks) over Chris Hansen (Drury) (MD 14-3)
141 - Peter Kuster (Drury) over Corey Muniz (University of the Ozarks) (Dec 9-3)
149 - Sergio Nugent (University of the Ozarks) over Riley McCall (Drury) (Dec 7-4)
157 - Seth Otis (Drury) over Russell Miller (University of the Ozarks) (MD 12-2)
165 - Alex Garrett (Drury) over Kade McMahon (University of the Ozarks) (Fall 1:20)
174 - Ndayambaje John (University of the Ozarks) over Tucker Caswell (Drury) (MD 13-5)
184 - Miguel Baray (University of the Ozarks) over Logan Zimmermann (Drury) (Fall 3:42)
197 - Trenton Clines (Drury) over Montana Doty (University of the Ozarks) (Dec 4-1)
285 - Jared Rennick (Drury) over Unknown (For.)