Missouri looks to finish the season strong with a Senior Day against Iowa State. Both teams have struggled with injuries this season but should have a near full lineup for this one. Keegan O’Toole and Colton Hawks are expected to return, with an O’Toole bobblehead giveaway for fans.
Don't call Keegan scrawny.
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Even if you're longtime SportsCenter anchor, John Anderson.
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Iowa State has had a solid year in their own challenging season and has eight ranked wrestlers, with five in the top 12. They’re 9-2 in their past 11 duals, upsetting SDSu and losing a tough one in front of a record UNI crowd. A healthy Missouri makes this interesting though, with upset potential for both sides.
125lbs: #32 Gage Walker (10-8) vs #15 Kysen Terukina (12-1)/Ethan Perryman (12-10)
Iowa State has used a variety of wrestlers at this weight class lately but unless they pull a redshirt these are their only two options. Terukina is a three-time qualifier who’s an All-American contender but has struggled with health this season and hasn’t competed since the Cyclone Open with a knee injury. While very solid he also has some odd losses and plenty of close wins, including a 5-4 decision over Mack Mauger with a late takedown.
Perryman has spot started for the team throughout this season but is 1-6 in duals this season. He’s tough and can score solid wins but is a clear tier behind Terukina. Gage is in a four match slump currently, but this could be a bounceback opportunity. His neutral offense as always could decide the match, but if he gets to his tilt then he could put up big points. I think Walker could upset Terukina if he goes, but I’ll take him taking out Perryman in a key match.
Prediction: Gage Walker Dec. Ethan Perryman (MIZ 3 ISU 0)
133lbs: Kade Moore (11-14) vs #4 Evan Frost (16-2)
A breakout wrestler for ISU last season, Frost was a Big 12 finalist and finished 6th last season. Currently he looks like an outside title threat and has won his last 14 matches. He is technical in all positions and is especially dangerous on top with turns. He hasn’t competed against Moore, but majored Jake Crapps 11-1 at the Cyclone Open this year.
