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Huskies Fall to No. 7 Missouri

Trace Engelkes defeats nationally ranked opponent

COLUMBIA, Mo. - The Northern Illinois University wrestling team suffered a 38-3 setback to No. 7 Missouri on the Tigers' home mats Saturday afternoon in a Mid-American Conference dual.
 
The Tigers showed their dominance as they recorded three falls and two major decisions against the Huskies (6-7, 2-5 MAC). Missouri remains undefeated in the MAC, improving their record to 7-0 and 10-3 overall.
 
Redshirt sophomore, Steve Bleise (Holly, Mich./Holly) was a mere six seconds away from taking No. 2 Lavion Mayes into overtime when a point was awarded against him for stalling, leading to a narrow 2-1 victory for Mayes.
 
Two-time NCAA Champion and Olympic Bronze Medalist, No. 1 J'den Cox, showcased his talents when he overtook No. 12 Shawn Scott by major decision, 16-4.
 
In the final dual of the afternoon, Trace Engelkes (Winnebago, Ill./Winnebago) became the sole Huskie to step away with a win against the nationally ranked Tigers. Engelkes defeated No. 18 Dylan Wisman in a convincing 6-1 decision, starting off with a takedown in the first 30 seconds for a quick 2-0 lead. The second period saw two more points awarded to Engelkes after he threw down a reversal on Wisman. In the final period, Engelkes secured his victory with riding time.
 
Northern Illinois head wrestling coach, Ryan Ludwig, was pleased with the efforts from Engelkes stating, "Trace was dialed in and put a dominating performance together. He continues to make the adjustments necessary to be at his best."
 
The Huskies will return to the mats next weekend as they host their final dual meet of the season against MAC opponent, Buffalo. The dual will begin at 1 pm in Victor E. Court.
 
 
 
125: Aaron Assad (MIZ) dec. Brock Hudkins (NIU) 5-3
133: No. 10 John Erneste (MIZ) fall Alijah Jeffery (NIU) 5:16
141: No. 9 Jaydin Eierman (MIZ) fall Anthony Rubino (NIU) 3:21
149: No. 2 Lavion Mayes (MIZ) dec. No. 10 Steve Bleise (NIU) 2-1
157: No. 5 Joey Lavallee (MIZ) maj. dec. Caden McWhirter (NIU) 13-3
165: No. 4 Daniel Lewis (MIZ) fall Shaun'Qae McMurtry (NIU) 2:28
174: Trace Engelkes (NIU) dec. No. 18 Dylan Wisman (MIZ) 6-1
184: Matthew Lemanowicz (MIZ) dec. Bryce Gorman (NIU) 10-4
197: No. 1 J'den Cox (MIZ) maj. dec. No. 12 Shawn Scott (NIU) 16-4
285: Austin Myers (MIZ) dec. Caleb Gossett (NIU) 7-5
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Players Mentioned

Steve Bleise

Steve Bleise

Redshirt Sophomore
Trace Engelkes

Trace Engelkes

Redshirt Senior
Bryce Gorman

Bryce Gorman

Redshirt Sophomore
Caleb Gossett

Caleb Gossett

Redshirt Freshman
Alijah Jeffery

Alijah Jeffery

Redshirt Sophomore
Shaun

Shaun'Qae McMurtry

Redshirt Senior
Caden McWhirter

Caden McWhirter

Redshirt Freshman
Shawn Scott

Shawn Scott

Redshirt Senior
Anthony Rubino

Anthony Rubino

Freshman
Brock Hudkins

Brock Hudkins

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Steve Bleise

Steve Bleise

Redshirt Sophomore
Trace Engelkes

Trace Engelkes

Redshirt Senior
Bryce Gorman

Bryce Gorman

Redshirt Sophomore
Caleb Gossett

Caleb Gossett

Redshirt Freshman
Alijah Jeffery

Alijah Jeffery

Redshirt Sophomore
Shaun

Shaun'Qae McMurtry

Redshirt Senior
Caden McWhirter

Caden McWhirter

Redshirt Freshman
Shawn Scott

Shawn Scott

Redshirt Senior
Anthony Rubino

Anthony Rubino

Freshman
Brock Hudkins

Brock Hudkins

Freshman