Mizzou Wrestling vs. Northern Iowa: Match Preview, Coverage & Key Notes

Match Preview: Missouri vs. Northern Iowa

Match Details:

• Date & Time: Tuesday, Nov. 26, 7 p.m. CT
• Location: Arrowhead High School, Hartland, Wisconsin
• Broadcast: Stream on UFC Fight Pass

Team Overview:
The University of Missouri wrestling team (1-2-0) faces #14 Northern Iowa (1-0-0) in a dual meet. This event highlights senior wrestler Keegan O’Toole’s return to his high school alma mater.

Recent Performance:

• In their last match against #16 Illinois, Missouri lost 23-14.
• Freshmen Gage Walker and Aeoden Sinclair earned significant wins, with Walker achieving his first dual victory and Sinclair defeating a ranked opponent.

Key Wrestler: Keegan O’Toole

• O’Toole won four state titles in Wisconsin and is currently undefeated this season (7-0) with a notable bonus rate.

Freshman Highlights:

• Three true freshmen have started this season: Logan Cole, Aeoden Sinclair, and Gage Walker.
• Each has shown promise, with Walker showcasing a major victory against Illinois.

Rankings:

• Missouri has nine of ten starters recognized in rankings. O’Toole is ranked #2 by FloWrestling. The team is positioned at #9 in the NWCA Poll and reaches as high as #6 by FloWrestling.

Previous Encounters:

• In their last meeting, Missouri lost to Northern Iowa 31-6. This matchup marked a challenging moment for the Tigers as many starters were unavailable.

All-Time Series:

• This is the 38th meeting between the teams. Northern Iowa leads the series with 21 wins. Since 1998, Missouri has won 12 matches against Northern Iowa under head coach Brian Smith.

Upcoming Schedule:

• Missouri will travel to the Cougar Clash on Dec. 7, with events starting at 10 a.m. CT.

Social Media:

• Follow Mizzou Wrestling on Twitter and Instagram for updates.