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Central Missouri Media Information ...............................2

The UCM Multipurpose Building ....................................3

2012-2013 Mules Wrestling2012-13 Mules Roster ..............................................................4Head Coach Justin Ensign .......................................................6-7Assistant Coaches ....................................................................8-9Meet the Returners...................................................................10-14Meet the Newcomers ...............................................................14-212012-13 Season Preview .........................................................22Mules All-Time Roster ..............................................................23

The OpponentsNon-Conference Opponents ....................................................25MIAA Opponents ......................................................................26All-Time Series Records...........................................................27

2011-2012 In Review / Records & HistorySeason Recap ..........................................................................292011-12 Final Statistics ............................................................30Mules All-Time Results .............................................................31-35Year-by-Year Results/Coaching Records ................................36Mules National Champions/All-Americans ...............................37Mules National Qualifiers/Team Records .................................38-39Mules Individual All-Time Leaders ...........................................40

The University of Central MissouriAbout the University of Central Missouri ..................................42-43UCM President / Board of Governors ......................................44Athletics Administration & Staff ................................................45-48Central Missouri Athletics .........................................................49Why the Mules and Jennies? ...................................................50Welcome to Warrensburg, Missouri .........................................51

The MIAAMid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association ....................52

UCM Athletics Staff Directory ...................................................56

General InformationName of School .............................University of Central MissouriLocation ................................................ Warrensburg, MO 64093Founded ...............................................................................1871Enrollment .........................................................................12,000Nickname............................................................................ MulesSchool Colors .................................................... Cardinal & BlackArena ............................................... .UCM Multipurpose BuildingCapacity...............................................................................8,500Affiliation ............................................................ NCAA Division IIConference .........Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Assoc. (MIAA)President ...............................................Dr. Charles M. AmbroseAthletics Director .................................................... Jerry HughesAssociate Athletic Directors........ Kathy Anderson, Shawn JonesAthletic Department Phone ....................................660-543-4250Athletic Website ......................................www.UCMathletics.com

Coaching StaffHead Coach .......................................................... .Justin EnsignAlma Mater ..............................................Wagner College (2007)Record at School ........................ 10-21-0 (entering third season)Career Record (yrs.) ............................................................ sameAssistant Coaches .........Cody Gillenwater, Blake Gillis, Brandon Hayes, Brad Hughes, John Conner McDonaldHead Athletic Trainer............................................. Ron DuBuque

Team Information2011-12 Dual record...........................................................3-14-0 Letterwinners Returning / Lost ..............................................9 / 4

HistoryFirst year of wrestling ...........................................................1963Overall all-time record ................................................411-414-11Number of All-Americans .........................................................42Number of National Champions .................................................4

Media RelationsAssistant Athletics Director for Media Relations .....Mike KnipperEmail ..............................................................knipper@ucmo.eduMule Wrestling Contact ...................................... .Ryan AndersonEmail ....................................................... rkanderson@ucmo.eduOffice Phone ...........................................................660-543-4080Fax ..........................................................................660-543-8034Media Relations Assistants .........Ryan Anderson, Greg Gorham

CreditsThe 2012-13 Wrestling Media Guide is a publication of the University of Central Missouri Athletics Media Relations Office, Mike Knipper director. Designed, written, and edited by Ryan Anderson, with editorial assistance provided by Mike Knipper and Tim Pinkston. Cover design by Erin Livengood.

Action photos courtesy of UCM Photo Services and Dave Kopp--The Studio. Special thanks to the Central Missouri Office of University Relations for providing the information on the university and administration.

For media credentials contact the UCM Athletics Media Relations Office at 660-543-4312.

Mules & Jennies on the Internet Media members and fans can access information about the Mules and Jennies around the clock, as information about Central Missouri Athletics, the MIAA, and NCAA Division II is available via the Internet. To access information, go to www.UCMathletics.com. Central Missouri Athletics Web pages are maintained by the UCM Athletics Media Relations Department.

/ucmathletics @UCMMULES /ucmathletics

Table of Contents / Quick Facts

2 Central Missouri Athletics Media Relations

The Central Missouri Sports Radio Network Broadcast Team: Greg Hassler and Shawn Jones.

Mules & Jennies on the Internet

Media members and fans can access information about the Mules and Jennies around the clock, as information about Central Missouri Athletics, the MIAA, and NCAA Division II is available via the Internet. Access information at www.UCMathletics.com. UCM football, basketball, and select baseball game broadcasts may also be heard on the Internet by going to the link on the UCM Athletic Web Page or to www.warrensburgradio.com. Central Missouri Athletic Web page are maintained by the UCM Athletic Media Relations office, Mike Knipper director. Fans can also receive updates via their cell phone by signing up for textcaster on the UCM athletic website.

Primary Media OutletsNewspapers/PrintWarrensburg Daily Star-Journal - Corey Edwards, Sports Editor135 East Market Street, Warrensburg, MO 64093Phone - 660-747-8123, Fax - 660-747-8741The Muleskinner (student newspaper) - Student Editor Wood Room 312-14, UCM, Warrensburg, MO 64093 Phone - 660-543-4050, Fax - 660-543-8663Kansas City Star - Chris Fickett, Colleges Editor; Blair Kerkhoff, Beat Writer 1729 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64108 Phone - 816-234-4141, Fax - 816-234-4360Sedalia Democrat - Kyle Smith, Sports Editor700 South Massachusetts, Sedalia, MO 65301 Phone - 660-826-1000, Fax - 660-826-0400

RadioKOKO 1450 AM/ KWKJ 98.5 The BAR - Greg Hassler, Sports DirectorP.O. Box 398, Warrensburg, MO 64093Phone - 660-747-9191, Fax 660-747-5611 KMZU 100.7 FM - Rod Tompkins, Sports Director102 North Mason Street, Carrollton, MO 64633Phone - 660-542-0404, Fax - 660-542-0420KXKX 105.7 FM - Doug Sokolowski, Sports Director 2209 S. Limit, Sedalia, MO 65301Phone - 660-885-7517, Fax 660-885-8318KDKD 95.3 FM - David Lee, Sports DirectorP.O. Box 448, Clinton, MO 64735Phone - 660-885-6141, Fax - 660-885-4801

TelevisionKMOS-TV - University of Central Missouri,Wood Room 11Phone - 660-543-4155, Fax - 660-543-8863MetroSports - TBA, General Manager, 6550 Winchester Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64133Phone - 816-358-5360, Fax - 816-358-5479

UCM Media Relations Staff Mike Knipper Greg Gorham Ryan Anderson Assistant AD Media Relations/ Media Relations/ Media Relations Marketing Assistant Marketing Assistant

Media CredentialsAll requests for press, photo, or broadcast credentials and press box space for Central Missouri home games should be made at least two days in advance to the Athletic Media Relations Office, Mike Knipper, Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations:Phone - 660-543-4312; Fax - 660-543-8034; Email - knipper@ucmo.edu

Radio/Television BroadcastsApproval for radio/television broadcasts of all Central Missouri home games must be received in advance from the Media Relations Office.The Athletics Office at Central Missouri provides one telephone line for use by visiting radio stations on a reciprocal basis. Stations wishing to use the line should contact the Media Relations Office at least one week in advance.Television stations seeking videotape highlights may wish to contact KMOS-TV.

PhotographersPhoto credentials allow access to both the sideline and press box/row areas, and must be displayed at all times. NCAA rules require photographers to remain in their designated areas. Any questions should be referred to the UCM Athletic Media Relations Office.

Game ServicesWorking media members are provided with a program, pregame notes, and statistics, as well as complete final game statistics and play-by-play accounts.

Telephones/Internet A limited number of telephones and telephone lines for electronic transmission of stories are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There will also be several network cable lines available for home basketball, baseball, and football games as well as wireless internet in those three venues. A fax machine is available on a limited basis.

Student-Athlete InterviewsStudent-Athlete interviews during the week must be arranged through the Athletic Media Relations Office. Please make arrangements in advance. For telephone interviews, players will be instructed to return all calls collect or toll free. Home telephone and cell phone numbers, and email addresses will NOT be released.All postgame interviews are to be conducted outside of the locker room area following a customary 10-minute “cooling-off period.”

Athletic Media Relations OfficeThe UCM Athletic Media Relations Office is located upstairs in Room 203 of the Multipurpose Building. Telephone number is 660-543-4312. Fax number is 660-543-8034.

Follow the Mules and Jennies on KMOS-TVDuring the season, media and fans can also keep up with the Mules and Jennies on “Sportspage,” your weekly one-hour inside look at UCM Athletics on KMOS-TV, UCM’s Public Television Station. Host Shawn Jones will visit with Central Missouri coaches and student-athletes and review highlights of each week’s action.

3The UCM Multipurpose Building

Considered one the finest facilities of its kind in the nation, the Multipurpose Building is in its 35th year of service to the university. The $5.5 million facility was built at no expense to the State of Missouri, as financing was accomplished solely through student fees.

The “Multi” truly lives up to its name, as it is one of the busiest places on campus. In addition to being the home of Mules and Jennies basketball and indoor track and field, Jennies volleyball, and Mules wrestling, the facility is used by university students, faculty, and staff, as well as the general public.

Designed primarily for recreational use, the building features a spacious main arena with a six-lane track, a swimming pool, five indoor and two outdoor handball/racquetball courts, areas for free and universal weights, an activities area, locker rooms, meeting rooms, and offices for UCM’s Intercollegiate Athletics staff. The main arena can accommodate four basketball or six volleyball courts at one time or all of the events for an indoor track meet.

Seating capacity in the Multipurpose Building is 8,500 for basketball and volleyball, making it the largest such facility in the MIAA. It also seats 1,640 fans for indoor track meets and 10,000 people for concerts.

Numerous special events take place in the Multi each year. It hosted the Missouri State High School Activities Association’s state volleyball tournament from 1988 until 2008, and state high school playoff games for basketball are also played annually in the building.

In addition, the MIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships are contested in the Multipurpose Building. The facility is also used for UCM’s annual commencement ceremonies, major concerts, and other UCM events.

The Multi underwent a major renovation during the summer of 1998. An inlaid-wood floor was installed in the main arena, replacing most of the original Tartan surface and eliminating the need for the portable-wood floor that had been used for basketball since 1988. Additionally, the running track was resurfaced and new jumping and vaulting pits were created for track and field.

In 2008, new seating was added to the north and south stands. New bleachers were installed on the south side while new chair-back seating was added to the north side.

In the summer of 2012, a new center-hung video display along with new digital scoreboards were installed.

4 2012-2013 Mules Roster

Alphabetical RosterName Wt. Class Yr. Hometown High School Previous SchoolDouglas Allembaugh 125 Fr. Cleveland, Okla. Sand Springs HS Ty Balty 125 So. Rogersville, Mo. Logan Rogersville HS Jeremy Belsher 149 Jr. Augusta, Mo. Washington HS Benjamin Boyd 197 Fr. Kansas City, Mo. Rockhurst HS Michael Boyd 157 Fr. Odessa, Mo. Odessa HS Mitchell Bradley 125 Fr. Oak Grove, Mo. Oak Grove HS Todd Brier 184 Jr. Nevada, Mo. Nevada HS Jacob Clark 285/HWT Fr. Independence, Mo. Blue Springs HS Aaron Engle 149 Fr. Kansas City, Mo. Staley HS Trevor Glynn 141 Fr. Holden, Mo. Holden HS Anthony Henely 133 Jr. Herington, Kan. Abilene HS Wentworth Military CCJason Ketz 174/184 Fr. Kansas City, Mo. Staley HS Tyler Loethen (C) 165 So. Jefferson City, Mo. Helias Catholic HS Northern Illinois University Zach Long 165 Jr. Lone Jack, Mo. Lone Jack HS Missouri Valley CollegeEric Mateo (C) 141 R-So. St. Robert, Mo. Waynesville HS Luke McClure 133/141 Jr. Tucson, Ariz. Ironwood Ridge HS Adam McMillin 125/133 Fr. Lee’s Summit, Mo. Raymore-Peculiar HS Travis Miller 184 Sr. Warrensburg, Mo. Warrensburg HS Hunter Neighbors 125 Fr. Jefferson City, Mo. Jefferson City HS Jacob Pfeiffer 149 Jr. Wasilla, Alaska Colony HS Joshua Ploof 174 Jr. McGuire AFB, N.J. Northern Burlington HS Gloucester CCJacob Reiman 174 So. Holden, Mo. Holden HS Connor Shene 149 Fr. Kansas City, Mo. Park Hill HS Spencer Shipman 133 Fr. Frisco, Texas Heritage HS Nolan Smith 285/HWT Fr. Kansas City, Mo. Park Hill HS Zeb Spicer 157 Jr. Ozark, Mo. Ozark HS Marcus Sundee 174 Jr. Harrisonville, Mo. Harrisonville HS Tim Tuaquoi (C) 285/HWT Jr. Yahanna, Ohio Lincoln HS Pratt CCNick Viterisi (C) 149 R-Jr. Bloomington, Ind. Bloomington South HS IndianaBrigham West 149 Fr. Pleasant Hill, Mo. Pleasant Hill HS Demetri Westbrook 149 Fr. St. Louis, Mo. Webster Groves HS Diamond Wilson 125 Jr. Wichita, Kan. Wichita North HS Labette CC

(C) - Denotes Captain

Coaching StaffHead Coach: Justin Ensign (Wagner College, 2007)

Assistant Coaches: Blake Gillis, Cody Gillenwater, John Conner McDonald, Brandon Hayes, Brad Hughes

5Meet the 2012-2013 Mules

6 Head Coach Justin Ensign

7Meet Coach Ensign

Justin Ensign is starting his third season at the helm of the University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling program after being named head coach before the 2010-2011 season.

In his first season as head coach Ensign guided the Mules to a 7-7 dual record with three individual national qualifiers, finishing tied for 30th in the nation.

Last season the Mules were plagued with injuries, finishing with a 3-14 record in duals. However, the Mules had numerous top finishers at several tournaments throughout the season. Ensign also helped coach 2011-12 All-Region honoree Nick Viterisi, who posted an impressive 28-15 record for the Mules in his redshirt-sophomore year.

Prior to being named the eighth bench boss in Central Missouri history, Ensign spent two years as a graduate assistant coach under legendary Mules Wrestling coach Robin Ersland, who left UCM for the head coaching position at Minot State (N.D.) following the 2009-2010 season. During the two years Ensign was a graduate assistant under Ersland the Mules compiled a 14-16 dual record, while finishing in the top 25 at the NCAA National Championships both seasons (18th in 2009, 22nd in 2010). Ensign also helped guide the Mules to five individual All-American performances.

Before coming to Central Missouri, Ensign spent one season as an assistant coach at Division I Wagner University in Staten Island, N.Y., after a four-year career for the Seahawks. During his time at Wagner, he was named team MVP two times and spent two seasons ranked in the top five in the CAA. He was also a two-year team captain, and two-time Iron Man award winner. Ensign was a four-year starter, twice at both 141 and 149 pounds.

As an assistant coach during the 2007-08 season for Wagner, he helped the Seahawks finish fourth at the Virginia duals. Ensign also had two NCAA-I East Region third place winners.

The Cherry Hill, N.J. native earned his bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education and Sociology from Wagner in 2007 and earned his master’s in Sports Management from Central Missouri in spring, 2011.

The Ensign File:

Alma Mater .........................................Wagner College, 2007Record/Years at UCM ......................... 10-21-0 (third season)Overall Record/Years .....................................................sameUCM All-Time Dual Record ........................ 411-414-11 (.492)

8 Mule Wrestling Assistant Coaches

Cody Gillenwater

Blake Gillis

Brandon Hayes

Gillenwater enters his second season as a graduate assistant coach for the Mules after wrestling with Central Missouri the past four years. During his tenure at UCM, he garnered a career record of 49-50 and finished fourth his senior year in the NCAA Super-II Regional Tournament at weight class 133, qualifying him for the NCAA National Championships. The Maryville, Mo. native graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Missouri in spring, 2011 and is pursuing a master’s degree in Physical Education.

Blake Gillis is in his first season as an assistant for the Mules wrestling program. Gillis comes to Central Missouri from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, where he was a four-time All-American, four-time NCAA Finalist and won a national title in 2007. Gillis’ team also won two team national championships and had a pair of runner-up finishes. In 2008-2009, Gillis was an assistant coach for a Mules team that boasted three All-Americans. He left the team to train full-time in freestyle wrestling, a sport in which he finished fourth in the 2010 U.S. Open, qualifying for the 2010 World Team Trials. The Spencer, Iowa native earned his bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts with an emphasis in Public Relations from Wartburg in 2008 and is currently working towards his master’s degree in Sports and Exercise Science Administration at UCM. Gillis and his wife, Krystal, have a two-year-old son, Grayson.

Hayes enters his second season as a graduate assistant coach for the Mules after wrestling with Central Missouri the past four years. During his tenure at UCM, he had a career record of 91-58. His senior year he was second on the team with winning percentage of .706 with 14 falls and 36 takedowns. Hayes took second place in the heavyweight division at the NCAA Super-II Regional, helping the Mules to a fifth place team finish and qualifying him for the NCAA National Championships. The Camdenton, Mo. native graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education from the University of Central Missouri and is pursuing a master’s degree in Mathematics Education.

9Mules Wrestling Assistant Coaches

Brad Hughes

John Conner McDonald

Brad Hughes enters his second season as an assistant coach for the Mules after wrestling at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa last year. Hughes was a two-time national qualifier while at Northwestern College in the 285 pound weight class. He is originally from Knob Noster, Missouri and is a 2006 graduate of Knob Noster High School. Hughes placed fourth in the state of Missouri at 189 pounds in 2005.

John Conner McDonald is in his first season as a graduate assistant coach for Mules wrestling. McDonald comes to UCM from Newberry College in Newberry, South Carolina where he was an NCAA All-American, finishing third in 2010. Prior to transferring to Newberry in 2010, McDonald attended and wrestled at Lehigh University. McDonald was a two-year varsity letter winner at Lehigh, finishing fifth and sixth at the EIWA Championships in 2009 and 2010.

10 Meet the Returners

Ty BaltySophomore | 125 lbs.

Rogersville, Mo.(Logan-Rogersville HS)

Jeremy BelsherJunior | 149 lbs.

Augusta, Mo.(Washington HS)

Todd BrierJunior | 184 lbs.

Nevada, Mo.(Nevada HS)

As a freshman: Wrestled at 125 pounds ... had a 5-28 overall record with three takedowns, 25 escapes, six reversals and one win by fall.

In high school: Balty was a two-time conference champion while at Logan-Rogersville High School as well as a one-time district champion and state qualifier.

Personal: Physical Education major...son of Lyn and Debbie Balty

As a sophomore: Wrestled at 141 pounds ... had a 3-4 overall record with one win by fall, six takedowns, seven escapes and two reversals.

As a freshman: had a winning percentage of .333 and an overall record of 5-10 while wrestling at 141 pounds.

In high school: Wrestled to a 41-8 record and a Missouri Class three runner-up title as a senior...three-time wrestling letterwinner under head coach Josh Ohm.

Personal: Airport Management major...son of Joe and Crystal Belsher.

As a sophomore: Wrestled at 165 pounds ... compiled a 13-18 overall record with six wins by fall, 28 takedowns, 30 escapes and seven reversals ... was named to the NCAA Division II honorable mention All-Aademic Team ... named CoSIDA Academic All-District.

As a freshman: had a winning percentage of .333 and an overall record of 13-26 while wrestling at 165 pounds...had two falls, one technical fall and one major decision as a freshman.

In high school: State medalist as a senior...two-time state qualifier, and a four-year letter winner under head coach Devin White...voted the teams most valuable wrestler twice.

Personal: Safey Management major...son of Steve and Karri Brier.

Career Statistics

Year ........Record .......Falls .......Tech. Falls ......TD .... Tm. Pt2011-12 ...5-28 ............1 ..............0 ......................3 ....... 30

TOTALS ..5-28 ............1 ..............0 ......................3 ....... 30

Career Statistics

Year ........Record .......Falls .......Tech. Falls .... TD ..... Tm. Pt2010-11 ...10-15 ..........0 ..............0 .................... 16 ...... 02011-12 ...3-4 ..............1 ..............0 .................... 6 ........ 0

TOTALS ..13-19 ..........1 ..............0 .................... 22 ...... 0

Career Statistics

Year ........Record .......Falls .......Tech. Falls .....TD ....Tm. Pt2010-11 ...13-23 ..........2 ..............1 .....................32 .....12.52011-12 ...13-18 ..........6 ..............0 .....................28 .....60

TOTALS ..26-41 ..........8 ..............1 .....................60 .....72.5

11Meet the Returners

Eric Mateo (C)Sophomore-R. | 141 lbs.

St. Robert, Mo.(Waynesville HS)

Luke McClureSophomore-R. | 133/141 lbs.

Tucson, Ariz.(Ironwood Ridge HS)

As a redshirt freshman: Wrestled at 133 pounds ... compiled a 25-13 overall record with four wins by fall, 47 takedowns, 39 escapes and three reversals ... led the team in both two-point nearfalls (17) and three-point nearfalls (12) as well as wins by technical falls with four.

In high school: Won the Missouri class four state title as a senior. Three time all conference, two-time all district. He took 4th place at Greco Junior Nationals in 2010.

Personal: Physical Education major...son of Mel and Michelle Hempstead.

As a sophomore: redshirted but wrestled unattached at both 133 and 141 pounds ... compiled a 3-6 record with one win by fall, seven takedowns and six escapes.

As a freshman: had a winning percentage of .400 with an overall record of 10-15 with two falls and one major decision while wrestling at 133 pounds.

In high school: Appeared in the Arizona state championship finals all four years...two-time state Champion...four-year letterwinner under head coach Tim Berrier.

Personal: Forensic Chemistry major...son of Mike and Gayle McClure.

Career Statistics

Year ........Record .......Falls .......Tech. Falls .... TD .... Tm. Pt2011-12 ...25-13 ..........4 ..............4 .................... 47 ..... 121

TOTALS ..25-13 ..........4 ..............4 .................... 47 ..... 121

Career Statistics

Year ........Record .......Falls .......Tech. Falls .... TD ... Tm. Pt2010-11 ...0-3 ..............0 ..............0 .................... 6 ...... 02011-12 ...3-6 ..............1 ..............0 .................... 7 ...... 3

TOTALS ..3-9 ..............1 ..............0 .................... 13 .... 3

Travis MillerSenior | 184 lbs.

Warrensburg, Mo.(Warrensburg HS)

As a junior: Wrestled at 184 pounds ... compiled a 9-15 overall record with four wins by fall, six takedowns, 24 escapes and six reversals.

As a sophomore: Wrestled at 184 pounds and had an overall record of 11-25 with four falls and 13 takedowns. Also competed at 174 pounds.

As a freshman: Competed at several open tournaments at 184 pounds, earning his lone victory at the UCM Open.

In high school: A two-time first team all-conference selection...state qualifier took fifth under head coach Don Schreimann.

Personal: Automotive Technology major...son of Jefferson and Jana Miller.

Career Statistics

Year ........Record .......Falls .......Tech. Falls .....TD .....Tm. Pt2009-10 ..1-10 ............0 ..............0 .....................2 ........02010-11 ...11-25 ..........4 ..............0 .....................13 ......282011-12 ...9-15 ............4 ..............0 .....................6 ........24

TOTALS ..21-50 ..........8 ..............0 .....................21 ......52

12 Meet the Returners

Jacob ReimanFreshman-R. | 174 lbs.

Holden, Mo.(Holden HS)

Zeb SpicerSophomore-R. | 157 lbs.

Ozark, Mo.(Ozark HS)

As a freshman: Redshirted but wrestled unattached at both 174 and 184 pounds ... had a 5-5 overall record with three wins by fall, eight takedowns, eight escapes and one reversal.

In high school: Reiman was a perfect 46-0 and claimed the state title his senior year at Holden High School. He finished second in the state his junior year and third his sophomore year.

Personal: Nursing major...son of Curtis and Janet Reiman.

As a redshirt-freshman: Wrestled at 157 pounds ... compiled a 11-9 record with six wins by fall, six takedowns, 10 escapes and a team-high eight reversals.

As a freshman: Redshirted but wrestled unattached had a winning percentage of .400 with an overall record of 8-12 with one fall and one major decision while wrestling at 157 pounds.

In high school: two-time place-winner at Missouri Class 3 state tournament...took fourth place as a junior, runner up as a senior under head coach Mike Jackson.

Personal: Agricultural Business major...son of Jeff and Tammy Spicer.

Career Statistics

Year ........Record .......Falls .......Tech. Falls .....TD ......Tm. Pt2011-12 ...5-5 ..............3 ..............0 .....................8 .........0

TOTALS ..5-5 ..............3 ..............0 .....................8 .........0

Career Statistics

Year ........Record .......Falls .......Tech. Falls .....TD ......Tm. Pt2010-11 ...8-12 ............1 ..............0 .....................5 .........02011-12 ...11-9 ............6 ..............0 .....................6 .........22

TOTALS ..19-21 ..........7 ..............0 .....................11 .......22

Jacob PfeifferJunior | 149 lbs.Wasilla, Alaska

(Colony HS)

As a sophomore: Wrestled at 141 pounds ... had a 2-3 dual record.

As a freshman: Wrestled at 141 pounds ... had a 4-11 record with one fall and 12 takedowns.

In high school: A four-year letterwinner and three-time state qualifier ... 2009 state runner-up ... had a record of 35-3 under head coach Fred McKinney ... a member of three state championship teams, from 2006-2009.

Personal: Mathematics Education major ... son of Brent and Jodi Pfeiffer.

Career Statistics

Year ........Record .......Falls .......Tech. Falls .....TD .....Tm. Pt2009-10 ..4-11 ............1 ..............0 .....................12 ...... 02010-11 ...2-3 ..............0 ..............0 .....................0 ........ 0

TOTALS ..6-14 ............1 ..............0 .....................12 ...... 0

13Meet the Returners

Marcus SundeeJunior | 174 lbs.

Harrisonville, Mo.(Harrisonville HS)

As a freshman: Wrestled at 174 pounds ... had a 2-14 overall record with one reversal.

In high school: Wrestled for Harrisonville High School and was a second team all-conference selection as a wildcat.

Personal: Graphic design major...son of Mark and Debra Sundee.Career Statistics

Year ........Record .......Falls .......Tech. Falls ......TD ..... Tm. Pt2011-12 ...2-14 ............0 ..............0 ......................0 ........ 12

TOTALS ..2-14 ............0 ..............0 ......................0 ........ 12

Nick Viterisi (C)Junior-R. | 149 lbs.Bloomington, Ind.

(University of Indiana)

As a redshirt sophomore: Wrestled at 141 pounds ... compiled a 28-15 overall record with six wins by fall ... led the team in takedowns (49) and escapes (44) ... had six reversals ... earned NCAA Division II All-Region honors with fifth place finish at Super Regionals.

At Indiana University: Viterisi comes to UCM after trans-ferring from Indiana University. While there he was named Freshman of the Year for 2008-2009.

In high school: He attended Bloomington South High School where he finished third in state his senior year and compiled a record of 44-2. He was also a two-time Free-style State Champion.

Personal: Safety Management major...son of Paul and Laurie Viterisi.

Career Statistics

Year ........Record .......Falls .......Tech. Falls ..... TD ...... Tm. Pt2011-12 ...28-15 ..........6 ..............0 ..................... 49 ....... 124

TOTALS ..28-15 ..........6 ..............0 ..................... 49 ....... 124

14 Meet the Newcomers

Laramie AllembaughFreshman | 125 lbs.

Cleveland, Okla.(Sand Springs HS)

Benjamin BoydFreshman | 197 lbs.

Kansas City, Mo.(Rockhurst HS)

Michael BoydFreshman | 157 lbs.

Odessa, Mo.(Odessa HS)

In high school: Wrestled at Sand Springs High School in Cleveland, Oklahoma where he was a two-time All-Conference selection and three-time Oklahoma State Qualifier.

Personal: History Education major ... son of Dale and Susan Allembaugh.

In high school: Wrestled at Rockhurst High School in Kansas City, Missouri where he was a two-time State Qualifier and finished third in class 285 at the Missouri State Championships ... Brute Adidas National Champion and All-American in 2011 ... Southern Plains Finalist ... MACC National Champion.

Personal: Criminal Justice major ... son of Mercuvvus and LaTouya Boyd.

In high school: Wrestled at Odessa High School in Odessa, Missouri, where he was a four-year letterwinner, All-State, All-Conference and All-District ... had a 48-6 record his senior year and a career record of 114-56.

Personal: Education major ... son of Mike and Patty Boyd.

15Meet the Newcomers

Mitchell BradleyFreshman | 125 lbs.

Oak Grove, Mo.(Oak Grove HS)

Jacob ClarkFreshman | 285 lbs./HWT

Independence, Mo.(Blue Springs HS)

In high school: Wrestled at Oak Grove High School in Oak Grove, Missouri, where he was a four-time Academic All-Conference and All-District selection ... was also a two-time Academic All-State selection ... three-time conference, district and state champion ... Missouri District 4 Wrestler of the Year in 2011 ... Missouri-Kansas All-Star dual Selection.

Personal: Computer Science major ... son of David and Rhonda Bradley.

In high school: Wrestled at Blue Springs High School in Blue Springs, Missouri where he was a four-year letterwinner ... went 42-12 in 2012 and finished fourth at the State Championships ... All-Conference and All-District selection in 2012.

Personal: Secondary Education major ... son of Rick and Kim Clark.

Aaron EngleFreshman | 149/157 lbs.

Kansas City, Mo.(Staley HS)

In high school: Wrestled at Staley High School in Kansas City, Missouri, where he was a four-year letterwinner ... was a three-time state qualifier and two-time state medalist ... also was a State Champion and District Champion.

Personal: Physical Education major ... son of David and Tami Engle.

16 Meet the Newcomers

Trevor GlynnFreshman | 141 lbs.

Holden, Mo.(Holden HS)

In high school: Wrestled at Holden High School in Holden, Missouri where he was a four-year letterwinner ... a three-time state qualifier ... two-year first team All-Conference selection ... had 101 career wins ... two-year freestyle Missouri state qualifier ... two-year Grecco Roman Style state qualifier ... 2012 Brute National Champion at 143 pounds.

Personal: Undecided on major ... son of Jim Glynn and Cherel Woodmansee.

Anthony HenelyJunior | 133 lbs.Herington, Kan.

(Wentworth Military Academy)

At Wentworth Military: Was a junior college national qualifier under head coach Alex Patrick.

In high school: Attended Abilene High School in Abilene, Kansas where he was a four-year letterwinner ... two-time Dickinson Country team member ... three-time Kansas State Qualifier ... two-time placer at the Kansas State Wrestling Meet.

Personal: Pre-Physical/Occupational Therapy major ... son of Ronald and Denise Henely.

Jason KetzFreshman | 174/184 lbs.

Kansas City, Mo.Staley HS

In high school: Attended Staley High School in Staley, Missouri where he was a second team All-Conference selection ... was a member of the 2011 State Championship football team for Staley.

Personal: Business administration major ... son of Kris and Jan Ketz.

17Meet the Newcomers

Tyler Loethen (C)Sophomore | 165 lbs.

Jefferson City, Mo.(Northern Illinois)

Zach LongJunior | 165 lbs.Lone Jack, Mo.

(Missouri Valley College)

At Northern Illinois: Varsity letterwinner, started as a true freshman.

In high school: Attended Helias High School in Jefferson City, Missouri where he was an All-American and the 2011 Missouri Champion in 2011 ... had a career record of 139-7 ... was a two time Brute Adidas National Champion ... Freestyle State Champion in 2011 ... Greco Roman State Champion in 2011 ... holds multiple Missouri State records ... was a powerlifting State Champion.

Personal: Agricultural Business major ... son of Ryan and Angela Loethan.

At Missouri Valley: Wrestled for head coach Mike Machholz.

In high school: Wrestled at Lone Jack High School in Lone Jack, Missouri ... was a state qualifier ... helped start the Lone Jack wrestling team ... four-year letterwinner ... 28-12 record his senior year ... was a team captain all four years.

Personal: Criminal Justice major ... son of Rick and Linda Long.

Adam McMillinFreshman | 125/133 lbs.

Lee’s Summit, Mo.(Raymore-Peculiar HS)

In high school: Wrestled at Raymore-Peculiar High School in Raymore, Missouri ... was a varsity letterwinner his senior year.

Personal: Marketing major ... son of Scott and Angie McMillin.

18 Meet the Newcomers

Hunter NeighborsFreshman | 125/133 lbs.

Jefferson City, Mo.(Jefferson City HS)

Joshua PloofJunior | 174 lbs.

McGuire AFB, N.J.(Gloucester CC)

In high school: Wrestled at Jefferson City High School in Jefferson City, Missouri where he was a four year letterwinner ... had a 53-3 record his senior year ... two-time District Champion ... placed third at the state meet junior year ... state runner-up his senior year.

Personal: Undecided on major ... son of David and Dawn Neighbors.

At Gloucester College: Wrestled for head coach Dan Calhoun and was a two time National Qualifier and a member of the Regional Championship team.

In high school: Wrestled at Northern Burlington High School in New Jersey where he was a varsity wrestler his freshman and sophomore seasons ... was the District Runner-Up as a sophomore ... member of the District Championship team.

Personal: Health Studies major ... son of Kevin and Kathleen Ploof.

Connor SheneFreshman | 149 lbs.

Kansas City, Mo.Park Hill HS

In high school: Wrestled at Park Hill High School in Kansas City, Missouri ... four year letterwinner ... All-Conference selection junior and senior years ... fifth place at the State Wrestling Meet his senior year ... State qualifier junior and senior years.

Personal: Undecided on major ... son of John and Lisa Shene.

19Meet the Newcomers

Spencer ShipmanFreshman | 133/141 lbs.

Frisco, Texas(Heritage HS)

In high school: Wrestled at Heritage High School in Frisco, Texas, where he was a four year varsity wrestler ... was team captain his sophomore thru senior years.

Personal: Psychology major ... son of Keith and Paula Shipman.

Nolan SmithFreshman | 285 lbs./HWT

Kansas City, Mo.(Park Hill HS)

In high school: Wrestled at Park Hill High School in Kansas City, Missouri where he was a four-year letterwinner and first-team All-Conference selection ... was a member of the 2009 and 2010 State Championship teams at Park Hill.

Personal: Physical Education major ... son of Robert and Tara Smith.

Tim Tuaquoi (C)junior | 285 lbs./HWT

Yahanna, Ohio(Pratt Community College)

At Pratt Community College: Had a record of 47-11 ... was an All-American and National placer.

In high school: Wrestled at Lincoln High School in Yahanna, Ohio ... two year letterwinner ... State qualifier ... Honorable Mention team captain ... 30-9 record.

Personal: Construction Management major ... son of Nathaniel and Jane Tuaquoi.

20 Meet the Newcomers

Brigham WestFreshman | 157 lbs.Pleasant Hill, Mo.(Pleasant Hill HS)

Demetri WestbrookFreshman | 149 lbs.

St. Louis, Mo.(Webster Groves HS)

In high school: Wrestled at Pleasant Hill High School in Pleasant Hill, Missouri where he was a four year letterwinner ... two-time state qualifier ... finished fifth at the state meet.

Personal: Physical Education major ... son of Michael and Stephanie West.

In high school: Wrestled at Webster Groves High School in St. Louis, Missouri, where he was a three-year varsity starter ... had a record of 30-7 his senior season ... was the team captain junior and senior years ... 2008 Most Im-proved Wrestler ... lead the team in takedowns his senior year.

Personal: Business Management major ... son of Tony and Phyllis Westbrook.

Diamond WilsonJunior | 125 lbs.

Wichita, Kan.(Labette Community College)

At Labette Community College: Was a member of the 2012 National Championship wrestling team coached by Joe Renfro.

In high school: Wrestled at Wichita North High School in Wichita, Kansas, where he placed third at the state meet in both 2008 and 2009 ... was fifth place at state meet in 2007.

Personal: Graphic Design major ... son of Garfield Wilson and Shanda Wright.

212012-2013 Season Preview

Mules look to make an impact in first year of MIAA Wrestling since 1986

University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling will look to make an immediate impact in the first year of MIAA Wrestling since 1986. The Mules are coming off a 2011-12 season in which they constantly battled injuries. This season the Mules return a key group of veteran grapplers while also adding a talented mix of junior college and high school wrestlers. The Mules have 13 returners from last year’s squad and an impressive 22 newcomers. Mules third season head coach Justin Ensign breaks down the Mules weight-by-weight below.________________________________________125 pounds: “We brought a bunch of new guys in and whoever earns the starting spot is going to be young. Hunter Neighbors (Fr.) has had a really good preseason and has lived up to the promise that he has as a top level recruit. You also can’t count out our returning starter, Ty Balty (So.), who has improved the most of anybody. Mitchell Bradley (Fr.), a three-time Missouri State champion, will also be available second semester and Laramie Allembaugh (Fr.) from Oklahoma looks to be pretty tough.”133 pounds: “Luke McClure (Jr.) plans to be the guy I expect to start. Anthony Henely (Jr.), a junior college national qualifier from Wentworth Community College, and Spencer Shipman, a freshman from Texas, will also look to push for the starting spot.”141 pounds: “Eric Mateo (So-R.) is going to move up from 133 to 141. I think he’ll be more comfortable at this weight where he is a little more natural and will be feeling better and not letting the weight cut affect his performance like he did last season.”149 pounds: “Nick Viterisi (Jr-R.), our lone real senior, a transfer out of Indiana, had a really good season last year and was really close to qualifying for nationals. I expect him to be on the podium or even on top of the podium at nationals. He is going to be pushed by some really good guys. Aaron Engle (Fr.), a state champion out of Staley, is one of the freshmen I’m most pleased with so far. I think he has really risen to the challenge of being a part of a college program so far. Jeremy Belsher (Jr.) will also contribute. He is injured right now but I expect a lot from him when he is able to return to the mat.”157 pounds: “It gets interesting at 157. Our starter from last season who did pretty well is out with a hip injury until at least January. Freshman Michael Boyd out of Odessa will push for the starting role at 157.” 165 pounds: “Ty Loethen (So.), from Jefferson City, a transfer from Northern Illinois, had a winning

record there last year. Hopefully moving to Division II will make him more comfortable and capable of dominating. He comes with a very high expectation and he expects it of himself and we expect of him as well.”174 pounds: “It’s going to be between Jacob Reiman (So-R.), a Missouri State Champ who redshirted last year, and Josh Ploof (Jr.), a two-time junior college national qualifier out of Gloucester Community College in New Jersey. Jake’s really had a great fall after redshirting. He’s come out a lot more hungry and is working harder.”184 pounds: “Todd Brier (Jr.) put a lot of good weight on and has worked hard. 184 is a much more comfortable weight for him. We expect a lot of him as well.”197 pounds: “Ben Boyd, a freshman from Rockhurst who was third in Missouri big class, will have the starting spot. He is a real good athlete and we have high expectations for him in the future.”285 pounds/HWT: “Last year we didn’t have anybody after losing Cody (Beck) to injury. This year Tim Tuaquoi (Jr.) out of Pratt Community College, an All-American, has really benefitted from our wrestling room and has big guy assistant coaches to work with him. He is a kid who is going to grow and we expect a lot out of him this year. He will be pushed by two freshmen, Jake Clark from Blue Springs and Nolan Smith out of Park Hill. Both placed very high at the Missouri State Tournament.”Season outlook: “Our first tournament, our own UCM Open, will probably be one of the toughest tournaments we wrestle in all year. Some of the best wrestlers in the country are in our open. I think our team is up for the challenge.” “Right after the new year we get to dual some of the top wrestling programs in the country in Nebraska-Kearney, the returning National Champs, and the early favorite to win the MIAA. That same day we also have Newberry, who is in the top five nationally. Two days later we wrestle Ouachita Baptist, who is ranked in the top ten and Fort Hays State as well as Ashland, who are in the top 20.” “Now that we are an MIAA conference sport I think that’s exciting. One of our team goals is to win the conference tournament.”

22 Mules Wrestling All-Time Roster Since 1995-1996

~ A ~David Andrade - 1996

~ B ~Matt Bailes - 2008,2010Mike Bailey - 1997, 1998Grant Baker - 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009Keaton Baker - 2006, 2007, 2008Ty Balty - 2012Brett Barbarick - 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004Travis Barbarick - 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009Will Barry - 1996, 1997, 1998Cody Beck - 2008, 2009, 2012Jeremy Belsher - 2011,2012Steve Berringer - 2002, 2003Vince Bertucci - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008Don Bills - 1995, 1996Rob Bland - 1998, 1999Derek Bland - 1996, 1999Cory Bloodgood - 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010Ryan Bowen - 2005Tim Bradley - 2000Todd Brier - 2011, 2012Adam Butler - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

~ C ~Mark Carey - 2007Chase Chavers - 2009Byron Clark - 2008, 2009Bryan Click - 2010Justin Cooper - 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006Lance Craig - 2004, 2005, 2006Josh Crawford - 2001, 2003Mick Cronk - 1998Vince Crowley - 2000Jake Crowley - 1999Nick Cunningham - 2003

~ D ~Drew Dawson - 2007Caleb Dixon - 2006, 2007Kevin Domian - 2003, 2008

~ E ~Tony Eierman - 1996

~ F ~Conor Fitzgerald - 2009William Forrest - 2006, 2009, 2010

~ G ~Lee Gatlin - 2000, 2002, 2003Leroy Gilbert - 1998Cody Gillenwater - 2008Tom Goss - 2001, 2002, 2003Kevin Grece - 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005Kyle Gustin - 2009

~ H ~Mike Hansen - 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006Clint Harbord - 2010Dan Harris - 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001Grant Hartwig - 1996Brandon Hayes - 2006, 2009, 2010Chris Heckadon - 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 John Heinemann - 1999, 2000, 2001Andrew Hicklin - 2005, 2009Todd Hilgert - 1997, 1998Jordan Hinton - 2011

Ryan Hintz - 1998, 1999Scott Holdcraft - 1997Jeremy Hudson - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008Caleb Hulse - 2006, 2008, 2010Ryan Hunter - 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004

~ I ~Jeremy Irvine - 2001, 2004

~ J ~Matt Johnson - 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001Chris Johnson - 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

~ K ~Abe Kalka - 1998, 2001Stas Khaitin - 2001Wade Killgore - 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006Aaron Kinzie - 1998, 1999Zak Knight - 2000Jason Kusick - 2000

~ L ~Dean Leaders - 1998, 1999Jake Lehman - 2005, 2006Sean Lenz - 2006Kelly Lepert - 2003Ryan Lien - 2003Jared Lien - 2002Brandon Lien - 2002, 2003

~ M ~Rob Madden - 1999Brett Marshall - 2007Brandon Martin - 1999Eric Mateo - 2012Kenzie McClain - 2008Luke McClure - 2011, 2012Willie McCowan - 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004Jim McDaniel - 2000, 2001, 2002Dan McGee - 2009Ian McGeorge - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002Jason Means - 1999, 2000, 2001 Eric Meneses - 1998 *Jeff Messer - 1998Travis Miller - 2011, 2012Aaron Misenhelter - 1997Jason Moehlman - 1996, 1997, 1998Daniel Moore - 2005, 2006Damian Moses - 1998, 1999

~ N ~Russell Naylor- 2010, 2011Lyle Neerhof - 1997, 1999Scott Neumann - 2010, 2011Jamie Newton - 2004Jeremy Nice - 2002, 2003, 2004David Nicolaescu - 2011Seth Norman - 2007Greg Northern - 2002, 2003, 2004Jason Nunn - 1998

~ O ~John Ott - 2007Jacob Ottman - 2001

~ P ~Rocky Palazzolo - 2000, 2002Alibek Pardakulov - 2002Plamen Paskalev - 2003, 2005, 2006Drew Passley - 2000, 2002, 2003

Brandon Patterson - 1995 *Dan Pearson - 1996RJ Pizzi - 1997, 1998Eric Pizzi - 2002, 2003

~ Q ~Jeron Quincy - 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

~ R ~Chad Ramey - 1996, 1997Jacob Reiman - 2011, 2012Willy Ressel - 2009, 2010, 2011Wes Reynolds - 2001Seth Robison - 2006, 2007Jerimiah Rohl - 1997, 1998John Rolling - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002Brandon Russow - 2010, 2011, 2012Denis Ryzhov - 2009, 2010

~ S ~Derick Sanders - 2011, 2012Dan Schickel - 1996Jeff Schreck - 1997, 1998Kevin Scoville - 2002, 2003, 2004Luke Shaw - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Jesse Sheets - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008Seth Shippy - 2002, 2003, 2004Korak Simmons - 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000Nathan Smith - 2000Dan Spencer - 1999, 2000Zeb Spicer - 2011, 2012Brett Sramek - 1996William Starks - 2011, 2012Marcus Sundee - 2011, 2012Matt Svaglic - 1996, 1997Shawn Swander - 2001

~ T ~Erkin Tadzhimetov - 2002Doug Thompson - 2010Adam Tieben - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

~ V ~Nick Viterisi - 2011, 2012

~ W ~Kyle Waag - 2004Greg Waag - 2004Marcus Walker - 2008, 2010Jesse Whitson - 2009, 2010Phil Witt - 2010Adam West - 2006, 2007, 2008

~ Y ~Doug Yeager - 1997, 1998, 1999

~ Z ~Jesse Zuegin - 2004, 2005

* - deceased

232012-2013 Opponents

24 2012-2013 Dual Meet Opponents

Benedictine CollegeNovember 29 | 7 p.m. | Atchison, Kan.

Location: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atchison, Kan.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,700Nickname: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RavensColors: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black & RedConference:. . . . . . . . . Heart of America (NAIA)Home Arena: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ralph Nolan GymWrestling Contact: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Josh Pound Office: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 360-7634 Email: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -Website:. . .www.ravenathletics.benedictine.eduHead Coach: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thomas Williams Alma Mater:. . . . . . . . . . . . American University Record at School: . . . . . . . . . . . .First season Career Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sameAssistants: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dustine Bartlett2011-2012 Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Starters Returning / Lost: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -Series Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -

Wentworth Military AcademyDecember 6 | TBA | Lexington, Mo.

Location: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lexington, Mo.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205Nickname: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Red DragonsColors: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red & GoldConference:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/AHome Arena: . . . . . . . . . . Wikoff Athletic CenterWrestling Contact: . . . . . . . Tom Hughes (A.D.) Office: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (660) 259-6050 Email: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . thughes@wma.eduWebsite:. . . . . . . . . . . . . www.wmadragons.comHead Coach: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shane Reickard Alma Mater:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - Record at School: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - Career Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sameAssistants: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -2011-2012 Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Starters Returning / Lost: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -Series Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -

Newberry CollegeJanuary 6 | 1 p.m. | Warrensburg, Mo.

Location: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Newberry, S.C.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,110Nickname: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WolvesColors: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red & WhiteConference:. . . . . . . South Atlantic ConferenceHome Arena: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eleazer ArenaWrestling Contact: . . . . . . . . . . . . Josh Manck Office: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (803) 321-5667 Email:. . . . . . . . . . . .josh.manck@newberry.eduWebsite:. . . . . . . . . . www.newberrywolves.comHead Coach: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jason Valek Alma Mater:. . . . . . . Clemson University (1998) Record at School: . 126-37-2 (eight seasons) Career Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sameAssistants: . . . . . Kelly Revells, Bryant Blanton2011-2012 Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-1 Starters Returning / Lost: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -Series Record: . . . . . . . . Newberry leads 3-0-0

Ouachita Baptist UniversityJanuary 8 | 4 p.m. | Warrensburg, Mo.

Location: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arkadelphia, Ark.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,200Nickname: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TigersColors: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purple & WhiteConference:. . . . . . Great American ConferenceHome Arena: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wrestling Contact: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Josh Fink Office: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (972) 900-6644 Email:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . finkj2@obu.eduWebsite:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.obutigers.comHead Coach: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Ward Alma Mater:. . . . . . . . . .Oklahoma State (2005) Record at School: . . . . . 4-9-1 (two seasons) Career Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sameAssistants: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dustine Bartlett2011-2012 Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Starters Returning / Lost: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -Series Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . OBU leads 2-1-0

Ashland UniversityJanuary 8 | 7 p.m. | Warrensburg, Mo.

Location: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashland, OhioEnrollment: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/ANickname: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EaglesColors: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purple & GoldConference:. . . . . . . Great Lakes IntercollegiateHome Arena: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kates GymWrestling Contact: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Al King Office: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (419) 289-5442 Email:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . aking@ashland.eduWebsite:. . . . . . . . . www.goashlandeagles.comHead Coach: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tim Dernlan Alma Mater:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purdue (1998) Record at School: . . 31-17-1 (three seasons) Career Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sameAssistants: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/A2011-2012 Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3 Starters Returning / Lost: . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/ASeries Record: . . . . . . . . . Ashland leads 2-0-0

McKendree UniversityJanuary 25 | 7 p.m. | Lebanon, Ill.

Location: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lebanon, Ill.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,221Nickname: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BearcatsColors: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purple & WhiteConference:. . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Lakes ValleyHome Arena: . Melvin Price Convocation CenterWrestling Contact: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Buck Office: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (618) 537-6565 Email:. . . . . . . . . . . . . embuck@mckendree.eduWebsite:. . . . . . . . . . . . . www.mckbearcats.comHead Coach: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Kisgen Alma Mater:. . . . . . . . . . . . North Dakota (1997) Record at School: . . . . . . 69-49 (10 seasons) Career Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sameAssistants: . . . Chad Willard and Rashad Riley2011-2012 Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5Starters Returning / Lost: . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/ASeries Record: . . . . . . .McKendree leads 3-0-0

2012-2013 Tournament Schedule

November 11 -- UCM Open (Warrensburg, Mo.) .......................................................................................... 10 a.m.November 17 -- Lindenwood Open (St. Charles, Mo.) ..................................................................................... 10 a.m.December 1 -- Simpson Invitational (Indianola, Iowa) ....................................................................................... 9 a.m.December 9 -- Newman Jet Invitational (Wichita, Kan.) .................................................................................... 9 a.m.December 16-17 -- Midwest Classic (Indianapolis, Ind.) ................................................................................. 10 a.m./9 a.m.January 13 -- UCM Roger Denker Open (Warrensburg, Mo.) ....................................................................... 9 a.m.January 19 -- Missouri Valley Invitational (Marshall, Mo.) .................................................................................. 9 a.m.February 10 -- MIAA Tournament (Edmond, Okla.) .......................................................................................... 10 a.m.February 23-24 -- NCAA-II Super Regional II (Ashland, Ohio) ........................................................................ 10 a.m.March 8-9 -- NCAA-II Championships (Birmingham, Ala.) ............................................................................... 10 a.m.

252012-2013 MIAA Opponents

University of Nebraska-KearneyJanuary 6 | 4 p.m. | Warrensburg, Mo. (MIAA Match)Location: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kearney, Neb.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,500Nickname: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LopersColors: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Royal Blue & GoldConference:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MIAAHome Arena: . . . . . . . Health and Sports CenterWrestling Contact: . . . . . . . . . . . .Peter Yazvzc Office: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (308) 865-8334 Email: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .yazvacpa@unk.eduWebsite:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.lopers.comHead Coach: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marc Bauer Alma Mater:. . . . . . . . Nebraska-Omaha (1993) Record at School: . . . . 168-66 (14th season) Career Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sameAssistants: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dalton Jensen2011-2012 Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3 Starters Returning / Lost: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/5Series Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . .UNK leads 18-7

Fort Hays State UniversityJanuary 8 | 5:30 p.m. | Warrensburg, Mo. (MIAA Match)

Location: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hays, Kan.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,000Nickname: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TigersColors: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black & GoldConference:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MIAAHome Arena: . . . . . . .Gross Memorial ColiseumWrestling Contact: . . . . . . . . . . . .Ryan Prickett Office: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (785) 628-5903 Email: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rpricket@fhsu.eduWebsite:. . . . . . . . . . . . . www.fhsuathletics.comHead Coach: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig Shaw Alma Mater: . . . . . . . Carson-Newman (2004) Record at School: . . . . . 6-11-1 (2nd season) Career Record: . . . . . 44-31-4 (four seasons)Assistants: . . . Jon Nemzer, Jeremy Clevenger2011-2012 Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11-1 Starters Returning / Lost: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9/2Series Record: . . . . . . . . . . . .UCM leads 1-0-0

Truman State UniversityJanuary 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Kirksville, Mo. (MIAA Match)Location: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kirksville, Mo.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,000Nickname: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BulldogsColors: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purple & WhiteConference:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MIAAHome Arena: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pershing ArenaWrestling Contact: . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler Madsen Office: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (660) 785-4127 Email: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . madsen@truman.eduWebsite:. . . . . . . . . . . www.trumanbulldogs.comHead Coach: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .David Schutter Alma Mater: . . . . . . . . . . Indiana State (1986) Record at School: . . 85-172-3 (22nd season) Career Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sameAssistants: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -2011-2012 Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12Starters Returning / Lost: . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBASeries Record: . . . . . . . . . .UCM leads 36-15-1

Lindenwood UniversityJanuary 24 | 7 p.m. | St. Charles, Mo. (MIAA Match)

Location: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Charles, Mo.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,787Nickname: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LionsColors: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black & GoldConference:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MIAAHome Arena: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hyland ArenaWrestling Contact: . . . . . . . . . . .Daniel Newton Office: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (636) 627-2534 Email: . . . . . . . . . . dnewton@lindenwood.eduWebsite:. . . . . . . . . . www.lindenwoodlions.comHead Coach: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chad Smith Alma Mater: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lindenwood Record at School: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-8 Career Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sameAssistants: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jimmy Rollins2011-2012 Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2Letterwinners Returning / Lost: . . . . . . . . 10/5Series Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . UCM leads 6-5

University of Central OklahomaJanuary 31 | 7 p.m. | Warrensburg, Mo. (MIAA Match)

Location: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edmond, Okla.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,110Nickname: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BronchosColors: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze & BlueConference:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MIAAHome Arena: . . . . . . . . . . . Hamilton FieldhouseSoccer Contact: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Kirk Office: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (405) 974-2142 Email: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mkirk@uco.eduWebsite:. . . . . . . . . . . .www.bronchosports.comHead Coach: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David James Alma Mater: . . . . . . Central Oklahoma (1980) Record at School: . .350-125-5 (30th season) Career Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sameAssistants: . . . . . . . .Dustin Finn, Chris Hacker2011-2012 Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5Starters Returning / Lost: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/2Series Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . UCO leads 33-0

26 Mules All-Time Series Records (Since 1963)

School & location W-l-t laSt metAdams State; Alamosa, CO 1-2-0 1996-97Anderson; Anderson, SC 1-0-0 2008-09Ashland; Ashland, OH 0-2-0 2002-03Augustana; Rock Island, IL 0-3-0 1997-98Augustana; Sioux Falls, SD 1-7-1 2008-09Bacone, OK 3-0-0 2005-06Belmont Abbey; Belmont NC 1-0-0 2008-09Bradley; Peoria, IL 1-0-0 1973-74Buena Vista; Storm Lake, IA 0-2-0 1994-95Calumet College of St. Joseph; Hammond, IN 1-0-0 2011-12Carson-Newman; Jefferson City, TN 0-1-0 2004-05Central; Pella, IA 6-7-0 2003-04Central Mich.; Mt. Pleasant, MI 0-3-0 1992-93Central Oklahoma; Edmond, OK 0-33-0 2011-12Central Washington; Ellensburg, WA 0-1-0 2000-01Chadron State; Chadron, NE 4-2-0 2009-10Chicago State; Chicago, IL 2-0-0 1993-94Coe; Cedar Rapids, IA 3-1-0 2003-04Colorado School of Mines; CO 2-0-0 1991-92Concordia College; Moorhead, Minn. 1-0-0 2002-03Cornell; Mt. Vernon, IA 4-1-0 2003-04Dana; Blair, NE 6-1-0 1999-00Denver; Denver, CO 1-0-0 1964-65Drake; Des Moines, IA 2-11-0 1992-93Dubuque; Dubuque, IA 3-0-0 1992-93Eastern Illinois; Charleston, IL 3-9-0 2005-06Eastern Michigan; Ypsilanti, MI 0-1-0 2006-07Emporia State; Emporia, KS 2-1-0 1971-72Ferris State; Big Rapids, MI 0-1-0 1990-91Findlay; Findlay, Ohio 1-3-0 2009-10Fort Hays State; Hays, KS 24-24-1 2011-12Graceland; Lamoni, IA 16-5-1 1984-85Grand Valley State; Allendale, MI 0-1-0 1990-91Hannibal LaGrange; Hannibal, Mo. 2-0-0 2011-12Illinois College; Jacksonville, IL 4-0-0 2000-01Illinois; Champaign, IL 0-4-0 2006-07Illinois State; Normal, IL 3-9-0 1989-90Indiana; Bloomington, IN 0-4-0 2011-12Indianapolis (Ind.) 4-0-0 2010-11James Madison; Harrisonburg, VA 1-0-0 2006-07Kansas; Lawrence, KS 6-0-0 1965-66Kansas State; Manhattan, KS 1-8-1 1974-75Knox; Galesburg, IL 6-0-0 2000-01Lake Superior State, MI 0-1-0 1990-91LeTourneau; Longview, TX 1-0-0 1964-65Lincoln; Jefferson City, MO 8-1-0 1980-81Lindenwood; St. Charles, MO 6-6-0 2011-12Lindsey Wilson; Columbia, KY 0-1-0 2011-12Loras; Dubuque, IA 0-2-0 1995-96MacMurray; Jacksonville, IL 10-2-0 2004-05Marquette; Milwaukee, WI 5-2-0 2000-01Mary; Bismarck, ND 3-1-0 2011-12McKendree College; Lebanon, IL 3-0-0 2005-06Miami; Oxford, OH 2-2-0 1986-87Millikin; Decatur, IL 1-0-0 1967-68Minnesota-Duluth, MN 1-0-0 1985-86Minnesota State; Mankato, MN 0-4-0 2011-12Minnesota State-Moorhead, MN 1-0-0 2008-09Missouri Baptist, MO 9-1-0 2008-09

School & location W-l-t laSt met Missouri; Columbia, MO 6-37-0 2005-06Missouri-Rolla, MO 18-0-1 1985-86Missouri-St. Louis , MO 2-0-0 1980-81Missouri Valley; Marshall, MO 4-12-0 2006-07Monmouth; Monmouth, IL 2-0-0 1983-84Moorhead State; Moorhead, MN 3-3-0 2006-07Morgan State; Baltimore, MD 1-0-0 1988-89Mt. St. Clare; Clinton, IA 1-0-0 2000-01Nebraska; Lincoln, NE 0-4-0 1980-81Nebraska-Kearney; Kearney, NE 7-18-0 2010-11Nebraska-Omaha; Omaha, NE 3-27-0 2010-11Newberry; Newberry, SC 0-3-0 2011-12Newman University; Wichita, KS 6-2-0 2011-12North Carolina-Pembroke 0-1-0 2004-05North Dakota; Grand Forks, ND 0-2-0 1995-96Northern Colorado; Greeley, CO 0-1-0 1996-97Northern Illinois; DeKalb, IL. 3-2-0 1990-91Northern Iowa; Cedar Falls, IA 0-3-0 1979-80Northern State; Aberdeen, SD 5-0-0 2007-08Northwest Missouri; Maryville, MO 12-15-1 1986-87Northwestern; Orange City, IA 3-0-0 1988-89Olivet Nazarene; Kankakee, IL 1-0-0 1989-90Ouachita Baptist, AR 1-2-0 2011-12Parsons; Fairfield, IA 1-0-0 1967-68Peru State; Peru, NE 1-0-0 1973-74Pittsburgh-Johnstown; Johnstown,PA 0-5-0 2007-08Portland State, OR 0-2-0 1995-96Princeton; Princeton, N.J. 0-1-0 2002-03San Francisco State; CA 3-1-0 2011-12Shippensburg; Shippensburg, PA 1-0-0 2000-01Simpson; Indianola, IA 1-5-0 2003-04St. Cloud State; St. Cloud, MN 1-2-1 2001-02South Dakota State; Brookings, SD 0-2-0 1997-98Southeast Missouri; Cape Girardeau, MO 17-0-0 1980-81Southern Colorado; Pueblo, CO 0-2-0 1989-90Southern Illinois-Carbondale, IL 0-4-0 1968-69Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, IL 19-16-2 2011-12Southwest Missouri, MO 33-14-1 1993-94Southwest State; Marshall, MN 9-0-0 2006-07Tarkio; Tarkio, MO 6-1-0 1966-67Tennessee-Martin, TN 1-0-0 1974-75Tiffin University, OH 1-0-0 2010-11Truman State, MO 36-15-1 2011-12Upper Iowa; Fayette, IA 1-2-0 2007-08Valparaiso, IN 4-0-0 1992-93Wartburg; Waverly, IA 0-4-0 2002-03Washington; St. Louis, MO 1-0-0 1982-83Western Illinois; Macomb, IL 2-10-0 1981-82Western State; Gunnison, CO 2-6-0 2010-11Westmar; LeMars, IA 1-1-0 1995-96Wheaton; Wheaton, IL 0-1-0 1968-69William Jewell; Liberty, MO 11-0-0 1989-90William Penn; Oskaloosa, IA 1-0-0 1994-95Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Eau Claire, WI 1-0-0 1969-70Wisconsin-Oshkosh; Oshkosh, WI 0-1-0 1969-70Wisconsin-Parkside; Parkside, WI 2-7-0 2010-11Wright State; Dayton, OH 0-1-0 1987-88Wyoming; Laramie, WY 0-1-0 1999-00

(Since 1963)

27A look back at 2011-2012...

28 2011-2012 Season Recap

While the 2011-12 Mules were only 3-14 last season in dual competition, there were still many bright spots throughout the season. This included redshirt-freshman Eric Mateo, who competed at 133 pounds and went an impressive 25-13 in dual competition. Mateo also performed well at several tournaments last season, including fourth place finishes at the Simpson Invitational and the Midwest Classic. Another outstanding performer for the Mules for 2011-12 was sophomore-redshirt Nick Viterisi, who wrestled at 141 pounds and compiled an outstanding 28-15 dual record. Viterisi was awesome last season in not only dual competition but also tournaments. He finished first at the Simpson Invitational, third at the Newman Jet Invitational, second at Central Missouri’s own Roger Denker Open and fifth in the NCAA Division-II Super Regional Two Tournament, missing qualifying for the NCAA Division-II National Championship by just a single place. Senior Willy Ressel was an integral part to the Mules last season wrestling at 174 pounds. He compiled a 19-16 dual record and performed outstandingly in several tournaments, including a fourth place finish at the Simpson Invitational, runner-up performance in the Newman Jet Invitational and third place finish at the Roger Denker Open. The Mules faced Hannibal-LaGrange in the only home dual meet of the season on January 24 and came away with a 26-15 win. The home victory was the perfect way to send out Mules seniors Russell Naylor, Scott Neumann, David Nicolaescu and Willie Ressel in the final home dual meet of their collegiate wrestling careers.

2011-12 Dual Meet ResultsDual Record: 3-14

University of Indiana % ........................................................ L 4-39Lindsey Wilson % .............................................................. L 15-32Calumet College of St. Joseph % ..................................... W 24-16Newberry* ............................................................................ L 6-43Minnesota State* ................................................................. L 6-35San Francisco State* ......................................................... L 13-31SIU-Edwardsville................................................................ L 12-33Newman@ ......................................................................... L 23-26Ouachita Baptist @ ............................................................ L 10-40Univ. of Mary @ ................................................................... L 3-48Hannibal-LaGrange .........................................................W 26-15Ouachita Baptist ................................................................ L 11-38Newman ............................................................................W 25-20Central Oklahoma .............................................................. L 10-41Lindenwood $ .................................................................... L 12-37Fort Hays State $ ................................................................. L 6-40Truman State $ .................................................................. L 20-33

*-NWCA National Duals, @ - UCM Dual Jamboree$ - MIAA Duals, % - IU Quad Meet

11th at NCAA Super-II Regional

Home matches in bold

2011-12 Tournament Results Nov. 13 UCM Open - No team scoring. No UCM place winners.

Dec. 3 Simpson Invitational - 4th place team finish (82 pts.). Nick Viterisi 1st (141), Eric Mateo 4th (133), Willie Ressel 4th (174), Todd Brier 5th (165)

Dec. 11 Newman Jet Invitational - 5th place team finish (36 pts.). Willie Ressel 2nd (174), Nick Viterisi 3rd (141)

Dec. 18-19 Midwest Classic - 20th place team finish (29.5 pts.). Eric Mateo 4th (133), Nick Viterisi 7th (141)

Jan. 15 Roger Denker Open - No team scoring. Nick Viterisi 2nd (141), Willy Ressel 3rd (174), Zeb Spicer 5th (157)

Feb. 25-26 NCAA D-II Super Regional Two Tournament - 11th place team finish (14.5 pts.). Nick Viterisi 5th (141), Named All-Region, missed qualifying for NCAA D-II Championships by one place.

292011-2012 Final Season StatisticsWt. Class ............... Name (Year) .................Record ..........Falls ............. Tech. Falls ...... Takedowns ......Team Pts.125 lbs. ................... Ty Balty (Fr.) .................5-28 ...............1 ................... 0 ....................... 3 .......................30133 lbs. ................... Eric Mateo (Fr.-R) .........25-13 .............4 ................... 4 ....................... 47 .....................121133 lbs. ................... Luke McClure (So.) .......3-6 .................1 ................... 0 ....................... 7 .......................3141 lbs. ................... Jeremy Belsher (So.) ....3-4 .................1 ................... 0 ....................... 6 .......................0141 lbs. ................... Nick Viterisi (So.-R) ......28-15 .............6 ................... 0 ....................... 49 .....................124141 lbs. ................... Jordan Hinton (Fr.) ........2-6 .................0 ................... 0 ....................... 5 .......................6141 lbs. ................... David Nicolaescu (So.-R) ..2-3 ................... 1 ...................... 0 ..........................2 ..........................0149 lbs. ................... Russell Naylor (Jr.-R) ....4-9 .................1 ................... 1 ....................... 12 .....................6157 lbs. ................... Zeb Spicer (So.) ............11-9 ...............6 ................... 0 ....................... 6 .......................22157 lbs. ................... William Starks (Fr.) .......3-12 ...............1 ................... 0 ....................... 7 .......................0157 lbs. ................... Scott Neumann (Sr.-R) .7-14 ...............2 ................... 2 ....................... 11 .....................25165 lbs. ................... Todd Brier (So.) .............13-18 .............6 ................... 0 ....................... 28 .....................60165 lbs. ................... Jacob Reiman (Fr.) .......5-5 .................3 ................... 0 ....................... 8 .......................0174 lbs. ................... Willy Ressel (Sr.-R) .......19-16 .............2 ................... 1 ....................... 28 .....................70184 lbs. ................... Travis Miller (Jr.) ...........9-15 ...............4 ................... 0 ....................... 6 .......................24184 lbs. ................... Derrick Sanders (Fr.) ....6-21 ...............2 ................... 0 ....................... 5 .......................21197 lbs. ................... Marcus Sundee (Fr.-R) .2-14 ...............0 ................... 0 ....................... 0 .......................12

TOTALS .............................................. 147-208 ..... 41 ..............8 .................. 129 ............... 524

NOTES: Luke McClure also wrestled @ 149, Russell Naylor also wrestled @ 165, William Starks also wrestled @ 157, Scott Neumann also wrestled @ 149, Derrick Sanders also wrestled @ 197 and Marcus Sundee also wrestled @ 174.

Win by tech falls1. Eric Mateo - 42. Scott Neumann - 23. Russell Naylor, Willy Ressel - 1

Escapes1. Nick Viterisi - 442. Eric Mateo, Willy Ressel - 393. Ty Balty - 25

Near fall - 31. Eric Mateo - 122. Scott Neumann - 93. Todd Brier - 84. Nick Viterisi - 6

Riding time awarded to opponent1. Derrick Sanders - 112. Ty Balty, Todd Brier, Willy Ressel - 7

Win by falls1. Nick Viterisi, Zeb Spicer, Todd Brier - 62. Eric Mateo, Travis Miller - 4

Reversals1. Zeb Spicer - 82. Todd Brier, Willy Ressel - 73. Ty Balty, Travis Miller, Nick Viterisi - 6

Penalty pts. awarded to opponent1. Travis Miller - 72. Derrick Sanders - 63. Scott Neumann - 44. Ty Balty, Todd Brier - 3

Takedowns1. Nick Viterisi - 492. Eric Mateo - 473. Todd Brier, Willy Ressel - 28

Near fall - 21. Eric Mateo - 172. Zeb Spicer, Scott Neumann, Todd Brier - 5

Riding Time1. Willy Ressel - 132. Eric Mateo, Nick Viterisi - 103. Travis Miller - 3

Mules Wrestling 2011-2012 Score Sheet Leaders

30 Mules Wrestling Year-By-Year Results

1963-64 Head Coach: Roger Denker ..........................7-6University of Missouri ................................................L, 6-26University of Kansas.............................................. W, 22-18Tarkio College ......................................................... W, 30-6Graceland College ...................................................L, 12-16University of Missouri ................................................L, 0-28University of Kansas.............................................. W, 22-10William Jewell College........................................... W, 16-15Ft. Hays State College ............................................L, 22-15Tarkio College ....................................................... W, 30-10Southwest Missouri State University ..................... W, 22-10Northwest Missouri State ..........................................L, 31-5Southwest Missouri State University ....................... W, 28-7Graceland College ...................................................L, 16-14

1964-65 Head Coach: Roger Denker .....................14-4-1University of Missouri ................................................L, 15-9Omaha University ......................................................L, 3-23University of Denver ................................................ W, 25-7Ft. Hays State College ............................................L, 10-24Tarkio College ......................................................... W, 24-3University of Kansas.............................................. W, 27-11Southwest Missouri State University ....................... W, 33-5Tarkio College ......................................................... W, 31-3Northwest Missouri State ........................................L, 12-28LeTourneau College .............................................. W, 18-14William Jewell College............................................. W, 27-5Graceland College .................................................. T, 15-15University of Missouri .............................................. W, 22-5Southwest Missouri State University ....................... W, 41-5William Jewel College ............................................. W, 33-9Graceland College ................................................. W, 20-19University of Kansas................................................ W, 27-5Southwest Missouri State University ....................... W, 38-5Southwest Missouri State University ....................... W, 36-7

1965-66 Head Coach: Roger Denker ........................13-4University of Missouri ............................................ W, 22-11Northwest Missouri State University * .....................L, 16-24William Jewell College............................................. W, 41-0University of Kansas................................................ W, 36-5Fort Hays State University .................................... W, 19-14Southwest Missouri State University * .................... W, 34-6Southern Illinois University ........................................L, 6-33Southeast Missouri State University * ................... W, 27-16William Jewell College............................................. W, 34-9Tarkio College .........................................................L, 16-19Kansas State University ..........................................L, 15-17Graceland College ................................................. W, 23-18Fort Hays State University .................................... W, 19-11Southeast Missouri State University * ................... W, 28-13Southwest Missouri State University * .................. W, 32-11University of Kansas................................................ W, 32-3Tarkio College ......................................................... W, 34-3

* MIAA Match (T-1st)T-20th at NCAA College Division Championships

1966-67 Head Coach: Roger Denker .......................... 9-6Southwest Missouri State University * .................. W, 30-13Tarkio College ......................................................... W, 35-0Fort Hays State University .................................... W, 25-12 Southern Illinois University ........................................L, 6-35Northwest Missouri State University * .....................L, 12-25University of Missouri ............................................ W, 19-14Graceland College ...................................................L, 13-18 Fort Hays State University ......................................L, 12-19Kansas State University ..........................................L, 11-24 Southeast Missouri State University * ................... W, 27-15 Northeast Missouri State University *......................L, 18-20William Jewell College............................................. W, 22-9Southwest Missouri State University * .................... W, 34-6University of Missouri ............................................ W, 17-14Graceland College ................................................. W, 22-21

* MIAA Match (3rd)

1967-68 Head Coach: Roger Denker ........................ 7-8Omaha University ......................................................L, 6-27Fort Hays State University ......................................L, 16-20University of Missouri ..............................................L, 17-27

Northeast Missouri State University *......................L, 20-23Northwest Missouri State University * .....................L, 16-24Illinois State University .......................................... W, 21-18Fort Hays State University ...................................... W, 28-3Kansas State University ........................................ W, 19-17MacMurray College .................................................L, 10-24Southeast Missouri State University * ..................... W, 37-6Southwest Missouri State University * .................. W, 28-16Southern Illinois University ......................................L, 16-22Milliken College ....................................................... W, 49-0Parsons College .................................................... W, 24-11Graceland College ...................................................L, 14-25

* MIAA Match (4th)

1968-69 Interim Head Coach: Omer Frank.................5-9Omaha University ......................................................L, 3-28Fort Hays State University ......................................L, 12-17Kansas State University ..........................................L, 11-17University of Missouri ................................................L, 6-29Northeast Missouri State University *......................L, 15-25Graceland College ................................................. W, 17-12MacMurray College .................................................L, 10-21Wheaton College .....................................................L, 12-19Northwest Missouri State University * .....................L, 14-26Southern Illinois University ........................................L, 3-30Fort Hays State University .................................... W, 17-12Southeast Missouri State University * ................... W, 27-14Southwest Missouri State University * .................... W, 30-6Emporia State University ....................................... W, 24-17

* MIAA Match (3rd)T-33rd at NCAA College Division Championships

1969-70 Head Coach: Roger Denker ........................ 4-12University of Missouri-Rolla * ...........................................W, 31-10 University of Nebraska ..............................................L, 0-40Kansas State University ..........................................L, 16-20Fort Hays State University ......................................L, 14-26Southwest Missouri State University ..................... W, 23-15Graceland College ...................................................L, 16-20University of Missouri ................................................L, 7-27Northeast Missouri State University *......................L, 14-20Southeast Missouri State University * ................... W, 27-16Illinois State University ..............................................L, 2-33Adams State College .................................................L, 0-36Fort Hays State University ......................................L, 11-24Northwest Missouri State University * .....................L, 18-19Wisconsin State University-Eau Claire .................. W, 21-16Wisconsin State University-Oshkosh ......................L, 14-19Western Illinois University .......................................L, 14-21

* MIAA Match (3rd)

1970-71 Head Coach: Roger Denker ..........................5-9University of Nebraska-Omaha .................................L, 3-32Southeast Missouri State University * ..................... W, 25-9University of Missouri-Rolla * .................................. W, 33-3Graceland College ................................................... W, 25-9Fort Hays State University .................................... W, 22-12Northeast Missouri State University *......................L, 12-25Western Illinois University .......................................L, 13-23University of Missouri ................................................L, 6-28Southern Illinois University ......................................L, 16-21Southwest Missouri State University * .................. W, 21-13Fort Hays State University ........................................L, 8-28Kansas State University ............................................L, 8-26Northwest Missouri State University * .....................L, 11-20Emporia State University .........................................L, 14-17

* MIAA Match (4th)T-33rd at NCAA College Division Championships

1971-72 Head Coach: Roger Denker ...................10-3-1University of Nebraska-Omaha ...............................L, 13-22Lincoln University * .................................................. W, 51-3Southeast Missouri State * .................................... W, 25-13KSTC of Emporia .................................................... W, 29-9University of Missouri-Rolla * .................................. W, 54-2Graceland College ................................................. W, 24-11Northeast Missouri State * .................................... W, 18-16Western Illinois University .......................................L, 11-27Southwest Missouri State * ..................................... W, 31-9SIU-Edwardsville ................................................... W, 22-16

University of Missouri ..............................................L, 13-20Fort Hays State ....................................................... W, 27-6Kansas State University ......................................... T, 16-16Northwest Missouri State * .................................... W, 26-10

* MIAA Match (1st)

1972-73 Head Coach: Roger Denker ........................ 11-1University of Nebraska-Omaha ............................. W, 24-14Fort Hays State University ...................................... W, 28-9Graceland College ................................................... W, 35-2Southeast Missouri State University * ..................... W, 47-0Lincoln University * .................................................. W, 51-3Kansas State University ..........................................L, 17-24University of Missouri ............................................ W, 17-16Northeast Missouri State University *...................... W, 36-6Southwest Missouri State University * .................... W, 45-3Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville............... W, 20-14Northwest Missouri State University * ..................... W, 33-2Western Illinois University ..................................... W, 23-18

* MIAA Match (1st)12th at NCAA College Division Championships

1973-74 Head Coach: Roger Denker .......................... 9-8University of Nebraska-Omaha .................................L, 5-36Central State University (Okla.) .................................L, 5-32Fort Hays State University .................................... W, 23-12Kansas State University ............................................L, 6-27Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.................L, 11-26Graceland College ................................................... W, 45-0Peru State University............................................... W, 29-6Northeast Missouri State University *...................... W, 51-6Bradley University ................................................... W, 51-3Western Illinois University .........................................L, 9-26University of Missouri ..............................................L, 13-28Southwest Missouri State University* ..................... W, 32-7University of Missouri-Rolla * .................................. W, 42-3Southeast Missouri State University* ...................... W, 34-8University of Missouri-St. Louis ............................... W, 42-5Northwest Missouri State University* ......................L, 13-19Northern Iowa University ...........................................L, 0-49

* MIAA Match (1st) T-28th at NCAA Championships

1974-75 Head Coach: Roger Denker ........................ 10-5University of Nebraska-Omaha .................................L, 6-28University of Missouri-Rolla * .................................. W, 52-0Northeast Missouri State University* ....................... W, 29-5Central Oklahoma State University .........................L, 14-26Southern Illinois University ........................................L, 8-33University of Missouri-Rolla * .................................. W, 54-0Graceland College ................................................... W, 33-8Southeast Missouri State University* .................... W, 26-11Lincoln University * ................................................ W, 29-15University of Tennessee-Martin............................. W, 19-13Kansas State University .......................................... W, 28-9University of Missouri ..............................................L, 25-44Western Illinois University .......................................L, 16-17Southwest Missouri State University* ..................... W, 30-3Northwest Missouri State University* ...................... W, 31-8

* MIAA Match (1st) T-18th at NCAA Championships

1975-76 Head Coach: Roger Denker ......................... 7-7Graceland College ................................................. W, 29-13University of Missouri-Rolla * .................................. W, 42-2Northeast Missouri State * .................................... W, 22-17Central Oklahoma University...................................L, 12-31Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...................L, 9-36University of Nebraska-Omaha ...............................L, 10-26Augustana (S.D.) College..........................................L, 6-28Southeast Missouri State University* .................... W, 30-12Lincoln University * ..................................................L, 16-21Western Illinois University .........................................L, 6-32Eastern Illinois University ...................................... W, 28-18University of Missouri ...............................................L, 9-33Northwest Missouri State University* .................... W, 27-10Southwest Missouri State University* ..................... W, 35-9

* MIAA Match (2nd) 32nd at NCAA Championships

1976-77 Head Coach: Roger Denker ........................11-2Northeast Missouri State University* ....................... W, 40-7University of Missouri-Rolla * .................................. W, 45-0Southwest Missouri State University* ..................... W, 39-7University of Nebraska ............................................L, 18-21Western Illinois University ..................................... W, 23-19University of Nebraska-Omaha ............................. W, 24-16Lincoln University * .................................................. W, 57-0University of Nebraska-Omaha ............................. W, 23-15Graceland College ................................................... W, 44-0University of Missouri ..............................................L, 11-31Southwest Missouri State University* ..................... W, 40-6

Roger Denker1963-68, 1969-81143-106-4 (.575)

Omer FrankInterim, 1968-69

5-9 (.357)

31Mules Wrestling Year-By-Year Results

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville............... W, 22-20Northwest Missouri State University* ...................... W, 32-7

* MIAA Match (1st) 20th at NCAA Championships

1977-78 Head Coach: Roger Denker .......................... 7-6University of Missouri-Rolla * ................................ W, 31-15Northeast Missouri State University* .................................L, 16-25 University of Missouri ..............................................L, 17-29Central Oklahoma University...................................L, 18-25University of Nebraska-Omaha ...............................L, 12-33Western Illinois University .........................................L, 7-31Augustana (Ill.) College ......................................... W, 25-17Graceland College ................................................. W, 33-12Southeast Missouri State University* .................... W, 30-10Lincoln University * .................................................. W, 53-0Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.................L, 15-28Northwest Missouri State University* ...................... W, 29-9Southwest Missouri State University* ................... W, 27-15

* MIAA Match (2nd) 17th at NCAA Championships

1978-79 Head Coach: Roger Denker .......................6-8-1University of Northern Iowa .......................................L, 3-45Soiuthern Illinois University-Edwardsville ................L, 12-44University of Missouri-Rolla * .................................. W, 37-9Northeast Missouri State University* .......................L, 12-29MacMurray College ............................................... W, 27-13Central State University (Okla.) .................................L, 3-46Graceland College ................................................... W, 45-8University of Nebraska-Omaha ...............................L, 14-31Northeast Missouri State University* ...................... T, 24-24Northwest Missouri State University* ......................L, 23-24Southwest Missouri State University* ................... W, 26-12Southeast Missouri State University* .................... W, 28-18Lincoln University * ................................................. W, 52-6University of Nebraska ..............................................L, 6-36University of Missouri ................................................L, 2-44

* MIAA Match (4th) 14th at NCAA Championships

1979-80 Head Coach: Roger Denker .....................6-9-0University of Nebraska ............................................L, 10-25St. Cloud State University .......................................L, 14-29Western Illinois University .......................................L, 19-20Southwest Missouri State University* ................... W, 21-13Northwest Missouri State University* .................... W, 36-12Central State University (Okla.) ...............................L, 15-29University of Missouri ..............................................L, 10-32Illinois State University .......................................... W, 29-13University of Northern Iowa .......................................L, 5-39University of Nebraska-Omaha ...............................L, 20-22Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.................L, 20-23Northeast Missouri State University* .......................L, 23-27University of Missouri-Rolla * .................................. W, 45-5Southeast Missouri State University* .................... W, 29-15Lincoln University * ................................................ W, 42-12

* MIAA Match (1st) 17th at NCAA Championships

1980-81 Head Coach: Roger Denker .......................8-7-1University of Missouri-Rolla * .................................. W, 46-4University of Missouri-St. Louis ............................... W, 35-9Northwest Missouri State University* .................... W, 32-12Southwest Missouri State University* .................... T, 20-20Illinois State University ............................................L, 17-25Central State University (Okla.) .................................L, 2-46University of Nebraska ..............................................L, 0-44University of Nebraska-Omaha .................................L, 9-35Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.................L, 19-21University of Missouri ................................................L, 6-38Graceland College ................................................... W, 36-9Southeast Missouri State University* ...................... W, 42-3Lincoln University * .................................................. W, 54-3Knox College ........................................................... W, 47-5Western Illinois University .......................................L, 15-24Northeast Missouri State University* ..................... W, 34-11

* MIAA Match (2nd) 26th at NCAA Championships

1981-82 Head Coach: Les Gatrel ...........................5-6-1University of Missouri-Rolla * .................................. W, 30-6Southwest Missouri State University* .....................L, 17-29Western Illinois University .......................................L, 17-24Southwest Missouri State University* .....................L, 17-26William Jewell College............................................. W, 42-5Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...................L, 3-45University of Missouri ................................................L, 7-33University of Nebraska-Omaha ...............................L, 17-32Northwest Missouri State University* .................... W, 24-18Northeast Missouri State University* ..................... W, 28-16Central College of Iowa .......................................... T, 21-21Graceland College ................................................... W, 47-6

* MIAA Match (2nd) T-12th at NCAA Championships

1982-83 Head Coach: Dean Ogg ..............................9-8-1Southwest Missouri State University* .....................L, 12-33Washington University ............................................. W, 48-6Northeast Missouri State University* ....................... W, 33-9Southwest Missouri State University* .......................L, 9-36Northwest Missouri State University* ........................L, 9-29Drake University ......................................................L, 11-30Monmouth College (Ill.) ......................................... W, 25-20Northeast Missouri State University* ....................... W, 33-6Northwest Missouri State University* .................... W, 20-15University of Missouri-Rolla * .................................. W, 32-9William Jewell College............................................. W, 51-5Northwest Missouri State University* ........................L, 9-30Central State University (Okla.) ...............................L, 11-37Illinois State University ............................................L, 12-28University of Missouri-Rolla * ................................. T, 19-19Northeast Missouri State University* ..................... W, 29-14Central College (Iowa).............................................L, 18-20Southwest Missouri State University* ................... W, 23-21

* MIAA Match (1st) 3rd at NCAA Regional 28th at NCAA Championships

1983-84 Head Coach: Mike Hagerty .........................6-13University of Missouri ................................................L, 3-39Monmouth College .................................................. W, 35-9Northwest Missouri State University * .....................L, 15-25Drake University ......................................................L, 19-27Southwest Missouri State University * ......................L, 6-34Northeast Missouri State University *.................... W, 27-15Southwest Missouri State University * .................. W, 22-21Central State University (Okla.) .................................L, 9-31University of Nebrask-Omaha ...................................L, 8-31Southwest Missouri State University * ....................L, 17-29Illinois State University ..............................................L, 8-31University of Miami-Ohio .........................................L, 14-34Marquette University ............................................. W, 39-10Eastern Illinois University ........................................L, 19-26Northeast Missouri State University *.................... W, 35-10Fort Hays State University ......................................L, 20-21University of Missouri-Rolla * .................................. W, 49-6Northwest Missouri State University * .....................L, 14-25Central College (Iowa).............................................L, 12-27

* MIAA Match (2nd)

1984-85 Head Coach: Mike Hagerty ........................10-6University of Missouri ................................................L, 5-39Northeast Missouri State University* ....................... W, 42-6Graceland College ................................................... W, 49-3Drake University ......................................................L, 10-35

Northwestern College (Iowa) ................................. W, 31-21Westmar College (Iowa) ........................................ W, 27-18Marquette University ............................................ W, 35-15Northeast Missouri State University* ..................... W, 29-18Southwest Missouri State University* ................... W, 23-14Central State University (Okla.) .................................L, 2-37Illinois State University ............................................L, 14-37University of Miami, Ohio ........................................L, 19-27Eastern Illinois University ........................................L, 12-33Northeast Missouri State University* ..................... W, 31-14University of Missouri-Rolla * .................................. W, 36-9Southwest Missouri State University* ................... W, 20-19

* MIAA Match (2nd) 5th at NCAA Regional

1985-86 Head Coach: Mike Hagerty ......................... 11-6Southwest Missouri State University .......................L, 21-25Northeast Missouri State University ........................ W, 34-9University of Missouri ..............................................L, 18-26University of Minnesota-Duluth ............................ W, 29-13Illinois State University .......................................... W, 22-21University of Miami-Ohio ....................................... W, 30-14Eastern Illinois University ........................................L, 10-32Northeast Missouri State University *...................... W, 41-7University of Missouri-Rolla * .................................. W, 42-6Fort Hays State University .................................... W, 25-22University of Missouri-Rolla * .................................. W, 43-3Northwest Missouri State University* ...................... W, 45-3Drake University ......................................................L, 15-25Northwest Missouri State * ......................................L, 22-24Central College (Iowa).............................................L, 22-25Marquette University ............................................. W, 27-15Drake University .................................................... W, 24-20

* MIAA Match (2nd)

1986-87 Head Coach: Mike Hagerty ....................3-10-1Drake University ......................................................L, 16-28Southwest Missouri State University .......................L, 10-34University of Illinois....................................................L, 6-39Eastern Illinois University ..........................................L, 0-39University of Miami-Ohio ......................................... W, 31-9Illinois State University ............................................L, 11-36Central State University of Okla. .............................L, 13-34University of Missouri ................................................L, 8-43Fort Hays State University ..................................... T, 22-22Northwest Missouri State ..................................... W, 33-18Central College (Iowa).............................................L, 12-31University of Nebraska-Omaha ...............................L, 12-30Buena Vista College (Iowa) .......................................L, 9-30Southwest Missouri State University ..................... W, 27-152nd at NCAA Regional 19th at NCAA Championships

1987-88 Head Coach: Mike Hagerty .......................10-14Drake University ......................................................L, 16-25Augustana (S.D.) College..........................................L, 7-31South Dakota State University ..................................L, 0-33Southwest Missouri State University ..................... W, 20-18Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...................L, 3-36Wright State University ............................................L, 14-21Southern Colorado University ...................................L, 6-36Fort Hays State University ......................................L, 15-21Northern Illinois University..................................... W, 21-20Eastern Illinois University ........................................L, 20-24University of Nebraska-Omaha ...............................L, 15-29Marquette University ............................................. W, 29-15University of Missouri ................................................L, 9-33Central State University (Okla.) .................................L, 8-30Fort Hays State University .................................... W, 26-15Drake University .................................................... W, 18-16Dana College ........................................................... W, 37-6William Jewell College............................................. W, 51-0Northwestern College (Iowa) ................................. W, 28-12Kearney State University ....................................... W, 19-18Minnesota State-Mankato .......................................L, 19-22University of Nebraska-Omaha .................................L, 6-40Southwest Missouri State ........................................L, 12-21Central College (Iowa)............................................. W, 41-32nd at NCAA Regional 20th at NCAA Championships

1988-89 Head Coach: Mike Hagerty ....................14-10-1Drake University ......................................................L, 18-23Southwest Missouri State University .......................L, 19-21Southwest Missouri State University ..................... W, 25-17Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville................ T, 18-18Northeast Missouri State University ........................ W, 55-0Augustana (S.D.) College ........................................L, 15-16Colorado School of Mines ....................................... W, 41-4Fort Hays State University .................................... W, 31-12Northern Illinois University.......................................L, 17-21Eastern Illinois University ........................................L, 13-28Morgan State University ........................................ W, 26-14

Les Gatrel1981-82

5-6-1 (.458)

Dean Ogg1982-83

9-8-1 (.527)

Mike Hagerty1983-90

67-68-2 (.496)

32 Mules Wrestling Year-By-Year Results

Illinois State University ............................................L, 19-21Cornell (Iowa) College ........................................... W, 30-17University of Nebraska-Omaha .................................L, 9-30Central College (Iowa)........................................... W, 23-17Fort Hays State University ...................................... W, 40-9 Kearney State University ....................................... W, 23-12Northeast Missouri State University ........................ W, 48-0University of Dubuque ............................................. W, 53-0Northwestern College (Iowa) ................................... W, 40-9William Jewell College............................................. W, 48-6Dana College ........................................................... W, 33-9Dana College ...........................................................L, 11-25Central State University (Okla.) .................................L, 9-36Southwest Missouri State University .......................L, 21-252nd at NCAA Regional 13th at NCAA Championships

1989-90 Head Coach: Mike Hagerty...........................13-9Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville............... W, 20-18Southwest Missouri State University ..................... W, 18-12University of Missouri ................................................L, 9-31Southern Colorado University .................................L, 18-20Central State University (Okla.) ...............................L, 19-27Northern Illinois University..................................... W, 23-16Eastern Illinois University ...................................... W, 24-18University of Nebraska-Omaha ...............................L, 11-31Illinois State University ............................................L, 13-24Illinois State University ............................................L, 15-18Northeast Missouri State University ........................ W, 30-9Olivet Nazarene University ...................................... W, 40-3Southwest Missouri State ...................................... W, 26-11William Jewell College............................................. W, 49-0Dubuque University ................................................. W, 39-9Valparaiso University ............................................... W, 39-0Drake University ......................................................L, 11-22Northeast Missouri State University ........................ W, 34-6Central College (Iowa)........................................... W, 24-19Fort Hays State University .................................... W, 34-12University of Missouri ..............................................L, 14-29Northern Illinois University.......................................L, 17-202nd at NCAA Regional 13th at NCAA Championships

1990-91 Head Coach: Mike Knight ...........................8-12Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.................L, 16-19Northeast Missouri State University ..........................L, 5-31Northeast Missouri State University ...................... W, 37-11Central Michigan University.....................................L, 17-19Eastern Illinois University ........................................L, 17-22Chicago State University ......................................... W, 45-7Valparaiso University ............................................... W, 39-6University of Missouri ................................................L, 9-29Kearney State University ....................................... W, 20-11Fort Hays State University .................................... W, 40-12Northeast Missouri State University ........................ W, 31-6Southwest Missouri State University ..................... W, 19-18Central College (Iowa)...............................................L, 4-39Grand Valley State University .................................L, 18-21Lake Superior State University ..................................L, 9-37Ashland University ...................................................L, 19-24University of Wisconsin-Parkside ..............................L, 3-32Ferris State University ...............................................L, 6-41Northern Illinois University..................................... W, 28-23Central State University (Okla.) .................................L, 3-36

4th at NCAA Regional 16th at NCAA Championships

1991-92 Head Coach: Mike Knight ........................4-12-1Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville................ T, 21-21University of Missouri ................................................L, 6-35Northeast Missouri State University ........................L, 18-23Southwest Missouri State University .......................L, 12-33Lindenwood University .......................................... W, 22-16Central Michigan University.......................................L, 8-31Eastern Illinois University ..........................................L, 3-40Marquette University ...............................................L, 18-35Missouri Valley College ......................................... W, 19-18Central College (Iowa).............................................L, 11-38University of Central Oklahoma ................................L, 3-43Northeast Missouri State University ........................L, 22-28

University of Nebraska-Kearney................................L, 8-40Colorado School of Mines ..................................... W, 26-24Fort Hays State University .................................... W, 27-24University of Nebraska-Omaha .................................L, 6-48Augustana (S.D.) College..........................................L, 6-46

5th at NCAA Regional

1992-93 Head Coach: Mike Knight ........................... 5-16Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville............... W, 36-11University of Missouri ................................................L, 6-36Missouri Valley College ......................................... W, 22-19Northeast Missouri State .........................................L, 12-28University of Wisconsin-Parkside ............................L, 13-28University of Central Oklahoma ..................................L, 0-4Central Michigan University.......................................L, 9-29Eastern Illinois University ........................................L, 13-31Marquette University ...............................................L, 15-34Valparaiso University ............................................. W, 24-19University of Nebraska-Kearney................................L, 6-36Missouri Valley College ...........................................L, 11-29University of North Dakota ........................................L, 6-38University of Nebraska-Omaha .................................L, 6-38Missouri Valley College .............................................L, 9-39Drake University ........................................................L, 3-34Valparaiso University ............................................. W, 25-14Dana College ...........................................................L, 15-25Dubuque College ..................................................... W, 43-9Northeast Missouri State University ........................L, 15-25Southwest Missouri State University .......................L, 15-29

6th at NCAA Regional 23rd at NCAA Championships

1993-94 Head Coach: Mike Knight ...........................2-11Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...................L, 9-35University of Missouri ..............................................L, 18-27Fort Hays State University ......................................L, 19-22University of Nebraska-Kearney................................L, 3-32Dana College ......................................................... W, 23-22Northeast Missouri State University ..........................L, 9-31Southwest Missouri State University .........................L, 0-53Chicago State University ......................................... W, 37-9Lindenwood University ............................................L, 12-32Simpson College .......................................................L, 3-35Wartburg College ....................................................L, 10-39Central College (Iowa).............................................L, 17-27Missouri Valley College ...........................................L, 15-27

6th at NCAA Regional

1994-95 Head Coach: Mike Knight ...........................8-11Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville............... W, 22-17Northeast Missouri State University ......................... W 43-3Coe College ............................................................. W, 42-3William Penn University...............................W, 60-0 - forfeitSimpson College ................................................... W, 19-17Loras College ..........................................................L, 15-22Dana College ........................................................... W, 32-9Wartburg College ......................................................L, 6-36Augustana (Ill.) College ...........................................L, 14-35Central College (Iowa)........................................... W, 18-17Buena Vista College ................................................L, 12-32University of Nebraska-Kearney..............................L, 18-20Adams State College...............................................L, 12-26Fort Hays State University ......................................L, 16-17Western State College .......................................... W, 22-16University of Wisconsin-Parkside ..............................L, 9-29Portland State University .........................................L, 12-41Chadron State College ..............................................L, 7-29Missouri Valley College .............................................L, 3-363rd at NCAA Regional T-33rd at NCAA Championships

1995-96 Head Coach: Robin Ersland ...................12-13MacMurray College ................................................. W, 40-6Knox College ........................................................... W, 46-9Illinois College ....................................................... W, 22-16Augustana (Ill.) College ...........................................L, 13-31Coe College ........................................................... W, 29-17Simpson College .....................................................L, 13-31Westmar College .....................................................L, 15-36

Cornell College ........................................................L, 12-28Dana College ......................................................... W, 24-17University of Nebraska-Kearney............................ W, 26-18MacMurray College ................................................. W, 44-9Loras College ..........................................................L, 12-29Wartburg College ....................................................L, 13-28Central College (Iowa)........................................... W, 25-18Missouri Valley College ...........................................L, 13-36Western State College ............................................L, 18-25Fort Hays State University .................................... W, 25-21University of Nebraska-Kearney............................ W, 28-15Portland State University .........................................L, 18-32University of North Dakota ......................................L, 15-29Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.................L, 21-27University of Nebraska-Omaha ...............................L, 12-26Fort Hays State University .................................... W, 27-19Northeast Missouri State University ...................... W, 32-19University of Missouri ..............................................L, 21-233rd at NCAA Regional 23rd at NCAA Championships

1996-97 Head Coach: Robin Ersland .........................3-9University of Central Oklahoma ..............................L, 12-24University of Missouri ..............................................L, 10-28University of Nebraska-Kearney..............................L, 15-25Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.................L, 22-23Fort Hays State University ......................................L, 12-28Chadron State College .......................................... W, 21-16Western State College ..............................................L, 9-32University of Northern Colorado ..............................L, 10-28Adams State College............................................. W, 24-16Missouri Valley College ...........................................L, 15-32MacMurray College ................................................. W, 43-9Truman State University ..........................................L, 20-22

4th at NCAA Regional 18th at NCAA Championships

1997-98 Head Coach: Robin Ersland .......................7-10MacMurray College ................................................. W, 41-3Knox College ........................................................... W, 46-0Augustana (Ill.) College ...........................................L, 15-19Simpson College .....................................................L, 17-24Cornell College ...................................................... W, 29-15University of Nebraska-Kearney.................................L 9-29Lindenwood University ................................W, 60-0 - forfeitFort Hays State University ......................................L, 18-21South Dakota State University ..................................L, 9-27University of Wisconsin-Parkside .......................... W, 29-12Fort Hays State University ......................................L, 15-25Western State College ............................................L, 12-25University of Missouri ..............................................L, 12-34Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville............... W, 25-16Missouri Valley College .............................................L, 9-26University of Central Oklahoma ................................L, 6-30Truman State University ........................................ W, 22-152nd at NCAA Regional 15th at NCAA Championships

1998-99 Head Coach: Robin Ersland ......................8-9-1MacMurray College ................................................. W, 43-6Knox College (at MacMurray) ................................. W, 60-0Illinois College (at MacMurray) ................................ W, 55-0Fort Hays State University ......................................L, 13-26Lindenwood University .......................................... W, 34-10University of Illinois....................................................L, 0-42Southwest State University ................................... W, 34-18Moorhead State University (at Southwest State) ......L, 8-39St. Cloud State University (at Southwest State) .....L, 14-31University of Nebraska-Kearney..............................L, 16-17San Francisco State University ............................. W, 20-14University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown .........................L, 12-28University of Nebraska-Kearney..............................L, 10-22Augustana (S.D.) College....................................... T, 22-22University of Missouri ..............................................L, 10-27University of Central Oklahoma ..............................L, 12-25Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville............... W, 30-15Truman State University ........................................ W, 29-123rd at NCAA Regional 22nd at NCAA Championships

1999-2000 Head Coach: Robin Ersland ................12-5-0MacMurray College (at Illinois College) .................. W, 46-0Illinois College ......................................................... W, 44-7Knox College (at Illinois College) ............................ W, 51-3University of Nebraska-Kearney..............................L, 18-24Dana College (at Nebraska-Kearney) ..................... W, 48-3University of Wyoming (at Oak Grove H.S.) .............L, 6-31University of Indiana (at Oak Grove H.S.) ...............L, 8-34Fort Hays State University .................................... W, 29-12Moorhead State University (at SW State) ...............L, 16-18Northern State University (at SW State) ................. W, 44-6Southwest State University ..................................... W, 51-0MacMurray College ................................................. W, 58-0University of Missouri ............................................ W, 21-15

Mike Knight1990-95

27-62-1 (.303)

Robin Ersland1995-2010

134-126-2 (.515)

33Mules Wrestling Year-By-Year Results

University of Central Oklahoma ..............................L, 15-17Lindenwood University .......................................... W, 26-10Southern Illinois-Edwardsville ................................. W, 42-9Truman State University .......................................... W, 40-52nd at NCAA Regional 14th at NCAA Championships

2000-01 Head Coach: Robin Ersland ..................14-5-1MacMurray College ................................................. W, 44-0Knox College (at MacMurray) ................................. W, 55-0Illinois College (at MacMurray) ................................ W, 60-0Fort Hays State University .................................... W, 25-12Southern Illinois-Edwardsville ................................. W, 46-3University of Central Oklahoma ..............................L, 15-26Indiana University ....................................................L, 10-28Marquette University (at Indiana) .......................... W, 28-12University of Nebraska-Kearney............................ W, 31-13St. Cloud State University ...................................... T, 19-19Shippensburg University ....................................... W, 33-15University of Nebraska-Kearney............................ W, 23-17Central Washington University ................................L, 12-32Augustana (S.D.) College........................................L, 24-25University of Missouri ..............................................L, 10-30Minnesota State University-Moorhead .................. W, 26-14Southwest State University ..................................... W, 35-6Mount St. Clare College ........................................ W, 36-12Lindenwood University .......................................... W, 22-16Truman State University .......................................... W, 34-92nd at NCAA Regional 11th at NCAA Championships

2001-02 Head Coach: Robin Ersland ..................12-7-1University of Nebraska-Kearney ............................L, 16-21Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville................ W, 39-9University of Indiana (at SIU-Edwardsville) .............. L, 6-30Missouri Baptist University ..................................... W, 44-6University of Central Oklahoma ............................... L, 9-33Fort Hays State University ..................................... W, 32-7St. Cloud State University ...................................... W 22-12University of Central Oklahoma ...............................L 12-31University of Chadron State ................................... W 22-16Augustana (S.D.) College.........................................L 19-26University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown ......................... T 21-21Minnesota State University-Moorhead ................... W 27-15Southwest (Minn.)State University ........................... W 34-9University of Wisconsin-Parkside .............................L 15-21Northern State University ........................................ W 40-9Missouri Valley College ........................................ W, 25-15Bacone College ................................................................W, 28-9 Missouri Baptist University ...............................................W, 47-0 University of Missouri ................................................L, 0-41Truman State University .......................................... W, 42-42nd at NCAA Regional 19th at NCAA Championships

2002-03 Head Coach: Robin Ersland .....................12-9Concordia-Moorhead University .............................. W, 33-9Cornell College ........................................................ W, 35-9Coe College .............................................................L, 16-24Simpson College .....................................................L, 18-27Princeton University ................................................L, 16-29University of Missouri ..............................................L, 12-41Lindenwood University ............................................ W, 41-8University of Nebraska-Kearney..............................L, 10-33Ashland University ...................................................L, 10-29Western State College ............................................ W, 34-9Findlay University .................................................. W, 20-19University of Central Oklahoma ................................L, 9-26Fort Hays State University .................................... W, 24-11Missouri Baptist College .......................................... W, 35-7Missouri Valley College ......................................... W, 28-10Southwest (Minn.) State University ....................... W, 31-11Missouri Baptist College ........................................ W, 34-12Wartburg University ...................................................L, 0-40Bacone College ...........................................W, 60-0 (forfeit)University of Nebraska-Kearney..............................L, 15-18Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville............... W, 30-132nd at NCAA Regional 19th at NCAA Championships

2003-04 Head Coach: Robin Ersland .......................8-9McKendree College ............................................. W, 26-12Central College ........................................................ W, 32-6Cornell College ........................................................ W, 49-0Coe College ........................................................... W, 36-12Simpson College .....................................................L, 12-32Missouri Valley College ........................................ L, 15-17University of Central Oklahoma ..............................L, 16-27University of Nebraska-Kearney..............................L, 17-23University of Nebraska-Omaha .................................L, 2-35University of Missouri ............................................. L, 0-48Missouri Baptist University .......................................L 13-20

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville............... W, 24-19Lindenwood University ......................................... L, 19-28Fort Hays State University ......................................L, 12-26University of Indianapolis ...................................... W, 24-16Northern State University ...................................... W, 30-20Southwest (Minn.) State University ....................... W, 27-224th at NCAA Regional T-13th at NCAA Championships

2004-05 Head Coach: Robin Ersland .....................8-10Missouri Valley College ........................................ L, 18-25Missouri Baptist University .................................. W, 27-12University of Illinois................................................. L, 0-51Univ. of Nebraska-Kearney (at Raytown, Mo.) ..... L, 9-26University of Missouri ............................................ L, 6-45McKendree College ............................................. W, 21-18University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown ..........................L 10-31Carson Newman College .........................................L 19-20North Carolina-Pembroke .........................................L 21-23Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville............. W, 21-14Mac Murray College ................................................. W 53-0Newman University ............................................. W, 34-13 Lindenwood University ........................................... L, 6-39Fort Hays State University ................................. W, 24-22University of Central Oklahoma .............................L, 18-28Southwest (Minn) State University ........................... W 39-9Upper Iowa University ................................................L 9-23Indianapolis University .......................................... W, 28-16

4th at NCAA Regional 14th at NCAA Championships

2005-06 Head Coach: Robin Ersland .........................9-7Missouri Valley College ...........................................L, 12-29Bacone College ..................................................... W, 50-0Missouri Baptist University ................................... W, 22-15Fort Hays State Univeristy ..................................... L, 9-26University of Missouri ............................................ L, 3-42Pittsburgh-Johnstown University ...............................L, 6-29Upper Iowa University ........................................... W, 20-19University of Nebraska-Kearney................................L, 6-41University of Central Oklahoma ................................L, 4-35Southwest Minnesota State University .................. W, 28-15Minnesota State-Moorhead University .................. W, 22-13Eastern Illinois University ...................................... W, 27-21San Francisco State University ............................. W, 27-13Lindenwood University ............................................L, 10-27McKendree College ............................................... W, 21-15Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville................. W, 37-7 6th at NCAA Regional 15th at NCAA Championships

2006-07 Head Coach: Robin Ersland .......................9-10Chadron State ...........................................................L, 22-9Newman .........................................................................W, 38-4 San Francisco State .............................................. W, 27-12Eastern Michigan .......................................................L, 35-6James Madison ..................................................... W, 21-17Missouri Baptist University .................................... W, 31-16University of Illinois....................................................L, 48-0University of Findlay ..................................................L, 40-3University of Indianapolis ...................................... W, 19-17Truman State ......................................................... W, 31-12Lindenwood .............................................................L, 29-12Northern State ....................................................... W, 23-16Southwest Minnesota State..................................... W, 39-8Minnesota State-Moorhead .....................................L, 19-15Nebraska-Kearney.....................................................L, 38-6Missouri Valley ........................................................L, 24-16Fort Hays State .......................................................L, 22-13Central Oklahoma .....................................................L, 39-0Southern Illinois-Edwardsville ................................. W, 28-6 5th at NCAA Regional T-28th at NCAA Championships

2007-08 Head Coach: Robin Ersland .........................6-6Truman State ........................................................... W, 33-3Pittsburgh-Johnstown * .............................................L, 37-7Chadron State * ..................................................... W, 25-12Upper Iowa *............................................................L, 25-16Northern State @ .................................................. W, 19-12Wisconsin-Parkside @ ............................................L, 24-13Minnesota State-Mankato @ .....................................L, 42-0Missouri Baptist ..................................................... W, 35-12Fort Hays State .........................................................L, 28-9Southern Illinois-Edwardsville .................................. W 39-3Newman University .................................................. W 41-6Central Oklahoma ...................................................L, 21-15

* - NWCA National Duals, @ - UCM Dual Jamboree $ - MIAA Duals

T-2nd at Midwest Regional / 18th at NCAA Championships

2008-09 Head Coach: Robin Ersland .........................9-7# 13 Findlay* ...........................................................L, 12-25Belmont Abbey* ..................................................... W, 24-15Anderson* ............................................................................. W, 20-15# 5 Newberry*...........................................................L, 0-42# 18 Augustana .......................................................L, 15-23SIU-Edwardsville ..................................................... W, 51-0Mary@ .............................................................. W, 36-11# 12 Wisconsin-Parkside@ .....................................L, 17-23# 4 Nebraska-kearney@ .........................................L, 12-34Minnesota St.-Moorehead@ ................................. W, 24-14Missouri Baptist ..................................................... W, 23-18Newman ............................................................................. W, 45-3Central Oklamhoma ..................................................L, 7-27Truman State$ ......................................................... W, 48-0# 19 Fort Hays State$ ........................................... W, 18-15# 1 Nebraska-Omaha$ ..............................................L, 6-39

* - Newberry College Duals, @ - UCM Dual Jamboree $ - MIAA Duals

T-2nd at Midwest Regional / 18th at NCAA Championships

2009-10 Head Coach: Robin Ersland...........................5-9#2 Newberry *............................................................L, 43-3#14 Fort Hays State * ................................................L, 25-6#16 Western State * ..................................................L, 29-9Chadron State @ .................................................. W, 22-19#7 Wisconsin-Parkside @ .........................................L, 28-9University of Mary @ ............................................. W, 24-15#15 University of Findlay @ ......................................L, 32-9SIU-Edwardsville ..................................................... W, 29-9Newman University .................................................L, 24-21Central Oklahoma ...................................................L, 28-19Hannibal LaGrange ................................................. W, 50-0#1 Nebraska-Omaha $ ..............................................L, 47-0#15 Fort Hays State $ .............................................L, 28-19Truman State $........................................................ W, 42-9

* - NWCA National Duals, @ - UCM Dual Jamboree $ - MIAA Duals

T-5th at Midwest Regional / 22nd at NCAA Championships

2010-11 Interim Head Coach: Justin Ensign ..............7-7Western St. College* ...............................................L, 26-12Wisconsin-Parkside*.............................................. W, 18-15Minnesota St.-Mankato* ..........................................L, 26-19Tiffin University ........................................................ W, 26-9Newman University ............................................. W, 25-15Mary University @ ................................................. W, 22-17Nebraska-Kearney @ ..............................................L, 22-18Ouachita Baptist @ ................................................. W, 33-9Indianapolis @ ....................................................... W, 21-13Central Oklahoma .....................................................L, 28-6SIU-Edwardsville .....................................................L, 22-15Fort Hays State $ ......................................................L, 32-9Nebraska Omaha $ ...................................................L, 34-6Truman State $...................................................... W, 25-18

*-NWCA National Duals, @ - UCM Dual Jamboree$ - MIAA Duals

5th at NCAA Super-II Regional / 30th at NCAA Championships

Justin Ensign2010-Present10-21-0 (.323)

342011-12 Head Coach: Justin Ensign .........................3-14University of Indiana % ..............................................L 4-39Lindsey Wilson % .....................................................L 15-32Calumet College of St. Joseph % .......................... W 24-16Newberry* ............................................................................. L 6-43Minnesota State* ........................................................L 6-35San Francisco State*................................................L 13-31SIU-Edwardsville ......................................................L 12-33Newman @ ............................................................L 23-26Ouachita Baptist @ ..................................................L 10-40Univ. of Mary @ .........................................................L 3-48Hannibal-LaGrange ................................................ W 26-15Ouachita Baptist .......................................................L 11-38Newman ............................................................................. W 25-20Central Oklahoma ....................................................L 10-41Lindenwood $ ...........................................................L 12-37Fort Hays State $ .......................................................L 6-40Truman State $.........................................................L 20-33

*-NWCA National Duals, @ - UCM Dual Jamboree$ - MIAA Duals, % - IU Quad Meet

11th at NCAA Super-II Regional

Notes: The Mules competed in the Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics Association (until the league discontinued a wrestling championship) from 1966-1986. In the 21-year history of the league, Central Missouri won more MIAA titles than any other school, claiming or sharing eight MIAA crowns. The Mules also finished second seven times. Records prior to 1963 do not include dual meet results. Program season records and Head Coaches are as follows: 1961-62 Head Coach: Tom McIntyre ........................6-2 1962-63 Head Coach: Myron Carter .........................5-6

Mules Wrestling Year-By-Year Results

35Mules Wrestling Year-By-Year Results/Coaching Records

Coach Years Seasons Won Lost Tied Pct.Tom McIntyre 1961-62 1 6 2 0 .750Myron Carter 1962-63 1 5 6 0 .455Roger Denker 1963-68, 69-81 17 143 106 4 .575Omer Frank 1968-69 1 5 9 0 .357Les Gatrel 1981-82 1 5 6 1 .458Dean Ogg 1982-83 1 9 8 1 .527Mike Hagerty 1983-90 7 67 68 2 .496Mike Knight 1990-95 5 27 62 1 .303Robin Ersland 1995-2009 15 134 126 2 .515 Justin Ensign 2009-Present 2 10 21 0 .476Totals 1961-Present 51 411 414 11 .495

SeaSon coach RecoRd Pct. miaa Reg. ncaa1961-62 Tom McIntyre 6-2-0 .750 – – –1962-63 Myron Carter 5-6-0 .455 – – –1963-64 Roger Denker 7-6-0 .538 – – –1964-65 Roger Denker 14-4-1 .763 – – –1965-66 Roger Denker 13-4-0 .765 1st* – T-20th1966-67 Roger Denker 9-6-0 .600 3rd – –1967-68 Roger Denker 6-9-0 .400 4th – –1968-69 Omer Frank** 5-9-0 .357 3rd – T-33rd1969-70 Roger Denker 4-12-0 .250 3rd – –1970-71 Roger Denker 5-9-0 .357 4th – T-33rd1971-72 Roger Denker 10-3-1 .750 1st – –1972-73 Roger Denker 11-1-0 .917 1st – 12th1973-74 Roger Denker 9-8-0 .529 1st – T-28th1974-75 Roger Denker 10-5-0 .667 1st – T-18th1975-76 Roger Denker 7-7-0 .500 2nd – 32nd1976-77 Roger Denker 11-2-0 .846 1st – 20th1977-78 Roger Denker 7-6-0 .538 2nd – 17th1978-79 Roger Denker 6-8-1 .433 4th – 15th1979-80 Roger Denker 6-9-0 .400 1st – 17th1980-81 Roger Denker 8-7-1 .531 2nd – 26th1981-82 Les Gatrel 5-6-1 .458 2nd – T-12th1982-83 Dean Ogg 9-9-1 .528 1st 3rd 28th1983-84 Mike Hagerty 6-13-0 .462 2nd – –1984-85 Mike Hagerty 10-6-0 .625 2nd 5th T-31st1985-86 Mike Hagerty 11-6-0 .650 2nd+ – 16th1986-87 Mike Hagerty 3-10-1 .250 – 2nd 19th

SeaSon coach RecoRd Pct. miaa Reg. ncaa1987-88 Mike Hagerty 10-14-0 .417 – 2nd 20th1988-89 Mike Hagerty 14-10-1 .580 – 2nd T-13th1989-90 Mike Hagerty 13-9-0 .590 – 2nd T-13th1990-91 Mike Knight 8-12-0 .400 – 4th 16th1991-92 Mike Knight 4-12-1 .265 – 5th 27th1992-93 Mike Knight 5-16-0 .238 – 6th 23rd1993-94 Mike Knight 2-11-0 .182 – 6th –1994-95 Mike Knight 8-11-0 .421 – 3rd T-33rd1995-96 Robin Ersland 12-13-0 .480 – 3rd 23rd1996-97 Robin Ersland 3-9-0 .333 – 4th 18th1997-98 Robin Ersland 7-10-0 .412 – 2nd 15th1998-99 Robin Ersland 8-9-1 .472 – 3rd T-22nd1999-00 Robin Ersland 12-5-0 .706 – 2nd 14th2000-01 Robin Ersland 14-5-1 .725 – 2nd 11th2001-02 Robin Ersland 12-8 .600 – 2nd 19th2002-03 Robin Ersland 12-9 .571 – 2nd 19th2003-04 Robin Ersland 8-9 .471 – 4th T-13th2004-05 Robin Ersland 8-10 .444 – 4th 14th2005-06 Robin Ersland 9-7 .563 – 6th 15th2006-07 Robin Ersland 9-10 .474 – 5th T-28th2007-08 Robin Ersland 6-6 .500 – 3rd T-29th2008-09 Robin Ersland 9-7 .562 – T-2nd 18th2009-10 Robin Ersland 5-9 .357 – T-5th 22nd2010-11 Justin Ensign 7-7 .500 – 5th T-30th2011-12 Justin Ensign 3-14 .214 – 11th –* Co-Championship ** Interim coach while Denker was on study leave. +Last year of MIAA Competition.

Mules All-Time Coaching Records

Mules Year-by-Year Results

Roger Denker was inducted into theUCM Athletic Hall of Fame in 2001 and into the Missouri Chapter of

the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2003.

Robin Ersland was inducted into theNCAA Division-II Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2010

36 Mules Wrestling National Champions/All-Americans

Mike GARCIA1982 - 134 lbs.

Inducted into the CMSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003

FiRSt RoundDefeated Al Plante

(Minnesota-Duluth), 14-5

Second RoundPinned Dom Marino (C. W. Post), 1:55

QuaRteRFinalSDefeated Pete Dalaker (S. Connecticut

State), 5-2 (OT)

SemiFinalSDefeated John Winter (Wisconsin-

Parkside), 9-5

FinalSDefeated Charlie Cheney

(Cal State-Bakersfield), 10-4Overall Record 26-3-1

Mark BURRELL1989, 1990 - 126 lbs.

Inducted into the CMSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999

Chris MIHLFELD1991 - 158 lbs.

Inducted into the CMSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 2002

FiRSt RoundDefeated Scott Horrillo

(Cal State-Chico), 9-4

QuaRteRFinalSDefeated Eric Cluck(Lake Superior), 5-4

SemiFinalSDefeated Joe Thoreson (Mankato

State), 7-5

FinalSDefeated Mark Anderson (North Dakota State), 3-2Overall Record 26-5-1

1989FiRSt Round

Defeated David Rowan (Cal State-Chico), 18-7

QuaRteRFinalSDefeated Steve Irving

(Buffalo), 12-5SemiFinalS

Defeated Phil Johns(SIU-Edwardsville), 10-5

FinalSDefeated Rick Travis

(California), 20-10Overall Record 44-6-2

1990FiRSt Round

Defeated Ron Higdon (Nebraska-Omaha), 8-1

QuaRteRFinalSDefeated Chris Anderson (Colorado Mines), 20-5

SemiFinalSDefeated Rick Goodwin

(San Francisco St.), 13-5FinalS

Defeated Phil Johns (SIU-Edwardsville), 7-2

Overall Record 40-3-1

1965-1966 Steve Boozell 137 4th1968-1969 Miles Hack 177 6th1972-1973 Randy Hughell 150 4th Duane Fritchie 190 4th1974-1975 Jim Haub 142 5th1977-1978 Randy Marker 167 6th Les Gatrel 190 6th1978-1979 Greg Anderson 118 4th Dave Streibig 126 8th1979-1980 Les Gatrel 190 3rd1980-1981 Mike Garcia 134 4th1981-1982 Mike Garcia 134 1st1982-1983 Randy Cowden 134 6th Sam Williams 167 8th

1985-1986 Mark Danner 142 2nd Bob Burrows 134 8th1986-1987 Mark Danner 142 5th Bob Burrows 134 6th1987-1988 Robert Lilly 126 6th Chris Mihlfeld 167 6th1988-1989 Mark Burrell 126 1st Mike Frizzell 118 7th1989-1990 Mark Burrell 126 1st John Moddrell 142 7th1990-1991 Chris Mihlfeld 158 1st1991-92 Tony Griffith 126 8th1992-93 Matt Cox 158 5th1995-96 Jeron Quincy 167 6th

1996-97 Jeron Quincy 167 2nd Mike Bailey 118 8th1997-98 Mike Bailey 125 5th Matt Johnson 184 5th Jason Moehlman 197 8th1998-99 Ryan Hintz 133 6th1999-00 Drew Passley 125 6th Luke Shaw 133 4th Matt Johnson 174 4th Willie McCowan Hwt. 8th2000-01 John Rolling 184 4th Stas Khaitin 141 5th Willie McCowan Hwt. 5th Matt Johnson 174 7th2001-02 Luke Shaw 133 5th John Rolling 184 7th

2002-03 Plamen Paskalev Hwt 4th Drew Passley 125 7th2003-04 Willie McCowan Hwt 4th Brett Barbarick 174 5th2004-05 Plamen Paskalev 197 3rd Mike Hansen 133 5th Wade Killgore 141 7th2005-06 Plamen Paskalev 197 1st Jesse Sheets 174 8th2007-08 Jeremy Hudson 184 8th2008-09 William Forest 149 7th Denis Ryzhov 158 7th Cory Bloodgood 141 8th2009-10 Cory Bloodgood 141 5th Matt Bailes 174 7th

Mules Wrestling All-Americans

Plamen PASKALEV

2006 - 197 lbs.

FiRSt RoundPinned Dustin Martin (Fort Hays State), 1:44

QuaRteRFinalSPinned Michael Fowler

(Pittsburgh Johnstown), 1:03

SemiFinalSDefeated Jeff Slyvester

(Nebraska-Kearney), 4-3

FinalSDefeated Corey Jacoby

(Shippensberg), 5-3Overall Record 18-0

37Mules Wrestling National Qualifiers

1960s Ron Mirikitani (130) 1964Jerry Lorenzini (145) 1964Jim Earle (115) 1966Steve Boozell (137) 1966Bill Graham (145) 1966Buzz Matson (152) 1966Reggie Coates (167) 1966Gary Givens (191) 1966Bill Graham (145) 1967Buzz Matson (152) 1967Tom Coil (160) 1967Reggie Coates (167) 1967Bill Graham (145) 1968Rich Otte (160) 1968John Mellor (160) 1969Miles Hack (177) 1969

1970s Skip Watkins (118) 1970Gerri Matson (134) 1970Ken Legernes (150) 1970Ray Lodes (158) 1970Gary Simpson (190) 1971Marc Stevener (118) 1972Jim Blackmon (126) 1972Dan Power (142) 1972Ray Stockdale (150) 1972Randy Hughell (158) 1972

Duane Fritchie (190) 1972Marc Stevener (118) 1973Jim Blackmon (126) 1973Jim Haub (134) 1973Ray Stockdale (142) 1973Randy Hughell (150) 1973Craig Guthier (177) 1973Duane Fritchie (190) 1973Jim Blackmon (126) 1974Jim Haub (142) 1974Craig Guthier (177) 1974Jim Haub (142) 1975Craig Guthier (190) 1975Willie Humphrey (Hwt.) 1975Jimmy May (126) 1976Les Gatrel (177) 1976Craig Guthier (190) 1976Greg Anderson (118) 1977Jimmy May (126) 1977Steve West (142) 1977Merrill Norris (150) 1977Les Gatrel (177) 1977Mark Simpson (190) 1977

Greg Anderson (118) 1978Dave Streibig (126) 1978Steve West (142) 1978Randy Marker (167) 1978Mark Simpson (177) 1978

Les Gatrel (190) 1978Greg Anderson (118) 1979Dave Streibig (126) 1979

1980s Mike Hagerty (118) 1980Dave Streibig (126) 1980Greg Thomas (142) 1980Kevin Readshaw (158) 1980Les Gatrel (190) 1980Brad Fredrickson (118) 1981Mike Garcia (134) 1981Greg Thomas (142) 1981Mark Sells (126) 1982Mike Garcia (134) 1982Sam Williams (167) 1982Ken Lein (190) 1982Gary Mayabb (118) 1983Randy Cowden (134) 1983Sam Williams (167) 1983Mark Danner (142) 1985Kevin Klemm (150) 1985Bob Burrows (134) 1986Mark Danner (142) 1986Larry Eide (Hwt.) 1986Bob Burrows (134) 1987Mark Danner (142) 1987Mike Snelling (150) 1987Dan Raney (158) 1987Larry Eide (Hwt.) 1987Tony Griffith (118) 1988Robert Lilly (126) 1988Mike Snelling (142) 1988Terry Dorman (158) 1988Chris Mihlfeld (167) 1988Pat Robbins (177) 1988Bryan Elam (190) 1988Mike Frizzell (118) 1989Mark Burrell (126) 1989Mike Snelling (150) 1989Chris Mihlfeld (167) 1989Bryan Elam (190) 1989

1990s Mike Tuck (118) 1990Mark Burrell (126) 1990John Moddrell (142) 1990Mike Tuck (118) 1991Chris Mihlfeld (158) 1991Tony Griffith (126) 1992Matt Cox (158) 1993Joel Sherman (134) 1995Chris Heckadon (142) 1995Jeron Quincy (167) 1995Mike Hazen (177) 1995Sahib Hinkle (Hwt.) 1995Chris Heckadon (134) 1996Jeron Quincy (167) 1996Jason Moehlman (190) 1996Mike Bailey (118) 1997Jeron Quincy (167) 1997Mike Bailey (118) 1998Ryan Hintz (133) 1998R.J. Pizzi (149) 1998Doug Yeager (157) 1998Matt Johnson (184) 1998Jason Moehlman (197) 1998Ryan Hintz (133) 1999 Luke Shaw (141) 1999 Dean Leaders (157) 1999Matt Johnson (174) 1999John Rolling (184) 1999

2000sDrew Passley (125) 2000Luke Shaw (133) 2000Lee Gatlin (157) 2000Matt Johnson (174) 2000John Rolling (184) 2000Korak Simmons (197) 2000Willie McCowan (Hwt.) 2000Ian McGeorge (125) 2001Luke Shaw (133) 2001Stas Khaitin (141) 2001Wes Reynolds (149) 2001Ryan Hunter (157) 2001

Plamen Paskalev (2003-06) was a three-time All-American during his career at Central Missouri and became the school’s fourth individual champion and the first to finish the season with a perfect record at 18-0 as a senior.

Mark Burrell won two National Titles for the Mules and still holds the school record for wins in a single season.

38 Mules Wrestling National Qualifiers/Team Records

Mules Team All-Time RecordsMost Wins

Season: 14, three times 1964-65 (14-4-1) 1988-89 (14-10-1) 2000-01 (14-5-1)

Highest Winning Percentage Season: .917 1971-72 (11-1-0)

Most Points Scored Dual Meet: 60 12-1-99 vs. Knox College Season: 685 1988-89

Fewest Points Scored Dual Meet: 0, several times. Most recent: 1/26/08 vs. Minnesota State-Mankato (42)

Season: 175, 1993-94

Most Points Allowed Dual Meet: 53 1-22-94 vs. Southwest MO (UCM 0) Season: 595 1992-93

Fewest Points Allowed Dual Meet: 0, several times. Most recent: 12-1-05 vs. Bacone College (UCM 53) Season: 105 1972-73

Most Falls Scored Dual Meet: 8 1-10-75 vs. Missouri-Rolla

Most Falls Allowed Dual Meet: 6 2-14-74 by Northern Iowa

Brett Barbarick (165) 2001Matt Johnson (174) 2001John Rolling (184) 2001Willie McCowan (Hwt.) 2001Luke Shaw (133) 2002Drew Passley (141) 2002Eric Pizzi (149) 2002Jared Lien (157) 2002John Rolling (184) 2002Willie McCowan (Hwt.) 2002Drew Passley (125) 2003Eric Pizzi (149) 2003Ryan Hunter (157) 2003Lee Gatlin (165) 2003Brett Barbarick (174) 2003Seth Shippy (197) 2003Plamen Paskalev (Hwt.) 2003

Mike Hansen (133) 2004Ryan Hunter (157) 2004Brett Barbarick (174) 2004Kevin Grece (184) 2004Willie McCowan (Hwt.) 2004Mike Hansen (133) 2005Wade Killgore (141) 2005Plamen Paskalev (197) 2005Wade Killgore (141) 2006Jesse Sheets (174) 2006Plamen Paskalev (197) 2006Dan Moore (Hwt.) 2006Mark Carey (149) 2007Jeremy Hudson (184) 2007Caleb Hulse (125) 2008Cory Bloodgood (141) 2008Vince Bertucci (157) 2008

Jesse Sheets (165) 2008Travis Barbarick (174) 2008Jeremy Hudson (184) 2008Kevin Domian (197) 2008Cody Beck (Hwt.) 2008Grant Baker (133) 2009Cory Bloodgood (141) 2009William Forest (149 2009Denis Ryzhov (157) 2009Travis Barbarick (184) 2009Cody Beck (Hwt.) 2009Cory Bloodgood (141) 2010Matt Bailes (174) 2010

Cody Gillenwater (133) 2011Brandon Russow (149) 2011Brandon Hayes (Hwt.) 2011

39Mules Wrestling Individual All-Time Leaders

Winning Percentage 1. Plamen Paskalev - .928, 64-5 (2003-06) 2. Mark Burrell - .890, 84-9-3 (1988-90) 3. Ken Legernes - .865, 44-6-2 (1967-70) 4. Ray Stockdale - .833, 45-9 (1971-73) 5. Mike Garcia - .815, 59-13-1 (1979-82) 6. Jim Blackmon - .810, 67-15-2 (1970-74) 7. Bill Graham - .803, 71-17-1 (1965-66)

Wins 1. Jeron Quincy, 136-64 (1993-97) 2. Willie McCowan, 129-44 (1999-2004) 3. Matt Johnson, 119-69 (1997-01) 4. Luke Shaw, 118-49 (1997-02) 5. Cory Bloodgood, 110-78 (2005-09) 6. John Rolling, 102-59 (1997-02) 7. Mark Danner, 93-37-4 (1981-82, ‘84-’87) 8. Lester Gatrel, 91-22-1 (1975-80) Brandon Hayes, 91-58 (2005-06, 2008-11)10. Korak Simmons, 90-60 (1995-00)

Falls 1. Willie McCowan, 75 (1999-2004) 2. Jeron Quincy, 65 (1993-97) 3. Bill Graham, 53 (1964-68) 4. Larry Eide, 42 (1985-87) 5. Lester Gatrel, 42 (1976-80) 6. Brandon Hayes, 33 (2005-06, 2008-11) 6. Mark Burrell, 23 (1988-90) 7. Mark Danner, 21 (1983-87) Randy Hughell, 21 (1970-73)

Technical Falls 1. Ryan Hunter, 22 (1999-04) 2. Cory Bloodgood, 14 (2005-09) 3. Mark Burrell, 10 (1989-90) 4. Mike Frizzell, 8 (1988-90) Mark Danner, 8 (1984-87) 6. Matt Cox, 6 (1989-93) Robert Lilly, 6 (1987-90)

Team-Points 1. Willie McCowan, 482.5 (1999-04) 2. Les Gatrel, 399.75 (1975-80) 3. Jeron Quincy, 392 (1993-97) 4. Matt Johnson, 384 (1996-01) 5. Bill Graham, 320 (1964-68)

Takedowns 1. Greg Thomas, 337 (1976-81) 2. Jeron Quincy, 328 (1993-97) 3. Chris Mihlfeld, 304 (1987-91) 4. Luke Shaw, 280 (1997-02) 5. John Rolling, 262 (1997-02) 6. Jeremy Hudson, 261 (2004-08) 7. Matt Cox - 260 (1989-93) 8. Mark Burrell - 259 (1988-90) 9. Robert Lilly - 242 (1987-1990)

Nearfalls 1. Ryan Hunter - 255 (1999-04) 2. Cory Bloodgood - 145 (2005-09) 3. Jeron Quincy - 130 (1993-97) 4. Kevin Grece - 98 (2000-05) 5. Bob Burrows - 84 (1984-87) 6. Mike Snelling - 80 (1985-86)

Escapes 1. Vince Bertucci - 247 (2003-08) 2. Cory Bloodgood - 239 (2005-09) 3. Jeron Quincy - 231 (1993-97) 4. Wade Killgore - 222 (2001-2006) 5. John Rolling - 217 (1997-02) 6. Jeremy Hudson - 216 (2004-08)

Reversals 1. Jeron Quincy, 95 (1993-97) 2. Cory Bloodgood, 85 (2005-09) 3. Bobby Burrows, 74 (1984-87) 4. Mark Danner, 73 (1984-87) 5. Matt Johnson, 52 (1996-01)

Winning Percentage (15 bouts min.) 1. Plamen Paskalev - 1.000, 18-0 (2005-06) 2. Ken Legernes - .967, 14-0-1 (1968-69) 3. Erkin Tadzhimetov - .944, 17-1-0 (2001-02) 4. Plamen Paskalev - .938, 30-2-0 (2004-05) 5. Mark Burrell - .920, 40-3-1 (1989-90) Dan Power - .920, 23-2-0 (1972-73) Jim Blackmon - .920, 23-2-0 (1972-73) 8. Les Gatrel - .906, 29-3-0 (1976-77) 9. Buzz Matson - .886, 18-3-1 (1965-66) 10. Mike Garcia - .883, 26-3-1 (1981-82)

Wins 1. Mark Burrell - 44-6-2 (1988-89) 2. Jeron Quincy - 43-11 (1996-97) 3. Jeron Quincy - 41-18 (1995-96) 4. Mark Burrell - 40-3-1 (1989-90) Luke Shaw - 40-10 (1999-00) 6. Willie McCowan - 38-9 (2000-01) Grant Baker - 38-13 (2008-09) Matt Cox - 38- (1992-93) 9. John Rolling - 37-12 (2000-01) Chris Mihlfeld - 37-9-2 (1988-89) Ryan Hintz - 37-12 (1998-99)

Falls 1. Jeron Quincy - 27 (1996-97) 2. Larry Eide - 24 (1986-87) 3. Jeron Quincy - 23 (1995-96) 4. Willie McCowan - 22 (2001-02) 5. Willie McCowan - 19 (2000-01) 6. Willie McCowan - 18 (2003-04) Grant Baker - 18 (2008-09) Larry Eide - 18 (1985-86) 9. Plamen Paskalev - 17 (2004-05) Zak Knight - 17 (1999-2000) Bill Graham - 17 (1965-66)

Technical Falls 1. Ryan Hunter - 9 (2003-04) 2. Mark Burrell - 8 (1988-89) Mike Frizzell - 8 (1988-89) 4. Cory Bloodgood - 7 (2005-06) 5. Cory Bloodgood - 6 (2009-10) 6. Ryan Hunter - 5 (200-01 & 2002-03) Eric Pizzi - 5 (2002-03)

Takedowns 1. Mark Burrell - 169 (1988-89) 2. Chris Mihlfeld - 149 (1988-89) 3. Matt Cox - 137 (1992-93) 4. Greg Thomas - 134 (1980-81) 5. Jeremy Hudson - 116 (2007-08) 6. Greg Thomas - 113 (1979-80) 7. John Rolling - 108 (2000-01) 8. Jeron Quincy - 98 (1995-96) 9. Drew Passley - 95 (2001-02) 10. Luke Shaw - 94 (1999-2000)

Major Decisions 1. Matt Cox - 10 (1992-93) 2. Matt Johnson - 9 (1998-99) Korak Simmons - 9 (1998-99) Korak Simmons - 9 (1999-00) John Rolling - 9 (1999-00) 6. William Forrest - 8 (2008-09) Mike Bailey - 8 (1997-98) Matt Johnson - 8 (2000-01) Chris Heckadon - 8 (1995-96) 10. Mike Tuck - 7 (1990-91) Kevin Kleem - 7 (1984-85

Team Points 1. Mark Burrell - 167 (1988-89) 2. Larry Eide - 159 (1986-87) 3. Jeron Quincy - 158 (1995-96) 4. Willie McCowan - 141 (2003-04) 5. Willie McCowan - 139.5 (2000-01) 6. Mike Garcia - 139 (1980-81) 7. Willie McCowan - 138 (2000-01) 8. Willie McCowan - 129.5 (2001-02)

9. Mike Bailey - 126 (1997-98) 10. Jim Blackmon - 123.5 (1973-74)Nearfalls 1. Ryan Hunter - 96 (2003-04) 2. Ryan Hunter - 63 (2000-01) 3. Ryan Hunter - 58 (2002-03) 4. Bobby Burrows - 56 (1985-86) 5. Mike Garcia - 50 (1980-81) 6. Cory Bloodgood - 49 (2005-09) Eric Pizzi - 49 (2002-03) 8. Cory Bloodgood - 48 (2008-09) 9. Willie McCowan - 40 (2003-04) 10. Ryan Hunter - 38 (1999-2000)

Escapes 1. Doug Yeager - 87 (1997-98) 2. Wade Killgore - 82 (2002-03) 3. Lee Gatlin - 79 (1999-00) 4. Jared Lien - 77 (2001-02) 5. Cory Bloodgood - 75 (2005-09) 6. Ryan Hintz - 74 (1997-98) 7. Doug Yeager - 73 (1996-97) 8. Adam Tieben - 71 (2006-07) Steve Williams - 71 (1994-95) 10. Rodney Griffing - 70 (1992-93)

Reversals 1. Mike Bailey - 30 (1996-97) 2. Mark Danner - 29 (1986-87) Jeron Quincy - 29 (1994-95) 4. Bobby Burrows - 28 (1985-86) 5. Bobby Burrows - 26 (1984-85) 6. Cory Bloodgood - 25 (2005-06) 7. Cory Bloodgood - 23 (2007-08) Mark Danner - 23 (1985-86) 9. Tony Eierman - 22 (1995-96) Rodney Griffing - 22 (1992-93)

Fastest Fall 1. Ed Cyman - :09 (1994-95) 2. Mark Burrell - :15 (1988-89) Korak Simmons - :15 (1999-00) 4. Boby Short - :16 (1990-91) Willie McCowan - :16 (2003-04)

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40 The University of Central Missouri

41The University of Central Missouri transforms students into lifelong learners, dedicated to service, with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed and lead.

Future-Focused AcademicsThe world moves at a faster pace than ever before. UCM’s innovative programs use new technologies to keep students up to date on the latest changes in their fields of study.

Our faculty members are accomplished in their fields as well. They bring their experiences in industry and academia to their classrooms for our on-campus students in Warrensburg and Lee’s Summit, as well as to their virtual classrooms through our online programs.

Hands-on ExperienceLearning by doing is a cornerstone of our 150 academic programs. Through hands-on experiences, students take their knowledge from the classroom and apply it in real-life situations.

Whether it’s conducting research with faculty members, developing a business plan for a local company or battling it out in a national criminal justice competition, UCM students graduate well prepared for the future with practical, applicable experience.

Culture of ServiceFor more than 140 years, UCM’s motto, “Education for Service,” has been embodied by students who volunteer countless hours assisting communities, businesses and non-profit agencies.

This tradition continues today when student groups clear debris after a tornado or build homes for local families through Habitat for Humanity. Service has always been a foundation of the university. By learning at a university thatvalues that service,

UCM students continue to make an impact on their communities long after they graduate.

Global PerspectiveUCM values diversity in thought, culture and people. As a result, the university takes a worldly perspective on education and prepares students to thrive in a globalized economy.

UCM’s International Studies major examines global issues affecting human development, peace and security. The university’s study abroad programs connect students with more than 60 countries and 285 universities worldwide. UCM also has nearly 600 students from 47 different countries represented on campus. Experiencing these different ideas, cultures and people gives our students a unique perspective and prepares them for today’s global society.

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Undergraduate Programs

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences• School of Visual andPerforming Arts Department of Music Department of Theatre and Dance Department of Art and Design• Department of English and Philosophy• Department of History and Anthropology• Department of Government, International Studies, and Languages• Department of Communication and Sociology

Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies• School of Business Administration Department of Economics, Finance, and Marketing School of Accountancy and Computer Information SystemsDepartment of Management• School of Professional Studies Department of Aviation Department of Criminal Justice Department of Communication Disorders and Social Work

College of Education• Department of Career and Technology Education• Department of Educational Foundations and Literacy• Department of Educational Leadership and Human Development• Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education

College of Health, Science, and Technology• School of Health and Human Performance Department of Nursing Department of Nutrition and Kinesiology• Department of Biology and Earth Science• School of Environmental, Physical, and Applied Sciences• School of Technology• Department of Mathematics and Computer Science• Department of Psychological Science

GraduatePrograms

Master of ArtsAccountancy Communication English Environmental Studies HistoryMusic Sociology Teaching English as a Second Language Theatre

Master of Arts in TeachingMiddle School Education Secondary Education

Master of Business AdministrationAccounting Ethical Strategic Leadership Finance General Concentration Computer Information Systems Marketing

Master of ScienceAviation Safety Biology Career and Technical Education Leadership College Student Personnel Administration Computer Science Counseling Criminal Justice Educational Technology Industrial Hygiene Industrial Management Information Technology Kinesiology Library Science and Information Services Mathematics Nursing, Rural Family Occupational Safety Management Psychology Social Gerontology Speech-Language Pathology and AudiologyTechnology

Master of Science in EducationElementary and Early Childhood Education Curriculum and Instruction School Administration K-12 Education Curriculum and Instruction Special Education Literacy EducationSecondary Education Curriculum and Instruction School AdministrationSpecial Education

Education Specialist/School AdministrationSuperintendency

Education Specialist/Human ServicesProfessional Counseling Learning Resources Technology and Occupational Education

Cooperative Doctoral ProgramsEducation LeadershipTechnology Management

For more information about why the University of Central Missouri is the right fit, or for more detailed information

about programs or admission to Central Missouri,call the Office of Admissions at

1-877-SAY-UCMOor visit Central Missouri’s website at

www.ucmo.edu

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43Dr. Charles Ambrose University President

Charles M. Ambrose, Ed.D., became the 15th president of the University of Central Missouri on Aug. 1, 2010. A career educator who is a fervent advocate of servant leadership and engaged learning, he is committed to promoting academic quality, excellence in teaching and the collegiate experience.

During his first year at UCM, President Ambrose helped guide the institution through the building of a new Strategic Governance Model in partnership with the Association for Governing Boards. He also provided leadership through an extensive administrative and academic review process designed to provide a stronger, more viable educational experience for students, while also cutting operational costs.

Ambrose sought to build student enrollment, an effort that paid off in fall 2011 with the largest enrollment in the university’s 140-year history. To help make education more accessible, the university also entered new articulation agreements with institutions such as Metropolitan Community College and Linn State Technical College.

The president continues to build strong relationships with the men and women who serve this country. This includes the establishment of the Whiteman Advantage Program, which brings together personnel from Whiteman Air Force Base and the university to work cooperatively in creating new educational opportunities for military members. The university also developed the Military Tuition Package, which provides savings on an education for military men and women currently serving their country, as well as their spouses and dependents, and veterans.

Under his direction, the university developed a new strategic positioning initiative to provide a more articulated understanding of what makes UCM unique and helped guide the institution in establishing its future priorities. In fall 2012, Ambrose launched the new Missouri Innovation Campus, in collaboration with the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District and private industry, which will allow students to begin college during their junior year of high school and complete a degree in four years with little or no debt.

President Ambrose attended Furman University, where he was a four-year letterman and captain of the soccer team. After graduating from Furman with a bachelor’s degree in sociology, he earned two advanced degrees in higher education administration, a master’s from the University of Louisville and a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Georgia.

Ambrose and his wife, Kris, are active in the community and have participated in charitable bike rides to raise funds and awareness for poverty, hunger and disease.

The Ambroses have two children; Charlie, a college junior, and Kathryn, a high school senior.

Board of Governors

Weldon BradyGovernor

Warrensburg

Gus Wetzel IIBoard Vice President

Clinton

Mary DandurandBoard Secretary

Warrensburg

Kyle ShellStudent Governor

Warrensburg

Marvin WrightBoard President

Columbia

Ed BakerGovernorColumbia

Mary LongGovernor

Kansas City

Walt HicklinGovernor

Gravois Mills

UCM President / Board of Governors

44Jerry Hughes

Athletics DirectorUnder the leadership of Jerry Hughes,

UCM’s athletics program has enjoyed unprecedented success, highlighted by the dual NCAA basketball championships in 1984 by the Mules and Jennies, the 1994 and 2003 NCAA baseball championships, and the 2003 women’s Intercollegiate Bowling Association national title. In 2005, Hughes was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.

Entering the 2012 fall semester, the Mules and Jennies have won 136 Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association championships, five national championships, had 44 other top four NCAA finishes, and made more than 238 NCAA post-season appearances during Hughes’ tenure. The Central Missouri athletic program also won the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association All-Sports Trophy each year from 1998-99 (the year of the award’s inception) until the award was discontinued in 2002-03. UCM finished second in the NACDA Director’s Cup in 2010-11, the best finish in school and MIAA history after finishing third the previous two years.

Hughes was named Central Region Athletics Director of the Year for the 1998-99, 2001-02 and 2010-11 seasons as selected by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). He is the first three-time winner - at any NCAA level--in the history of the Athletics Director of the Year program.

Hughes has been Central Missouri’s athletics director since Jan. 25, 1983. Prior to that, Hughes had served as associate athletics director since July of 1981. In 1991-92, he served as the Mules’ interim head basketball coach and guided the team to a 15-13 record.

Hughes has been a Division II member of the NCAA Executive Committee and chairman of the Division II Championships Committee. He also served a term as NCAA Vice President for Division II and has been a member of the NCAA Council, making him the only person to twice hold the highest-ranking office available to athletics administrators in NCAA Division II. Other NCAA committees on which he has served are the Membership Structure Committee, Administrative Committee, and Post-Season Football Subcommittee. He has chaired the NCAA Division II Management Council and Membership Growth Project Team and been a member of the NCAA Budget and Finance Committee and NCAA Administrative Review Panel, as well as the NACDA Sears Directors Cup Committee.

He has spearheaded fund-raising efforts for major renovations of the Central Missouri football and baseball stadiums, as well as the development of UCM’s South Recreation Complex and Keth Memorial Golf Course Clubhouse. He is the founder of the Las Vegas High Desert Classic, a highly regarded NCAA Division II basketball tournament, which was held each December for 17 years in Las Vegas, Nev.

In addition to his service at Central Missouri, Hughes has served as Regional

Director of the Show-Me State Games, and on the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health.

Hughes has been at Central Missouri since October 1979, when he took a position as business placement director. The following year he became director of student recruitment. In 1981, Hughes was chosen for the new position of associate athletics director.

A native of Versailles, Mo., Hughes received his bachelor’s degree in physical education in 1971 from Central Missouri, with a minor in safety education. He was a three-year letterman on the Mules’ golf team, receiving All-MIAA honors in 1971. He also obtained a master’s degree in secondary school administration, which he received in 1979 from Central Missouri. Following his graduation in 1971, Hughes spent a year of active duty in the Army National Guard.

In 1972, he returned to his hometown and took a position as physical education instructor, head golf coach and assistant basketball coach at Morgan County R-2 High School. From 1977-79, he served as the school’s athletics director and assistant principal.

He and his wife, Vici, have four children – Greg, Chad, Parker, and Ashley. They have seven grandchildren – Tanner, Rylie, and Dalton from Greg and his wife Catrina; Fallon, Kaiser, and Logan from Chad and his wife Jennafer; and Sofija from Ashley and her husband Matt Ruzich. Vici works for UCM as Director of the Midwest Center for Urban Education and Charter Schools.

Central Missouri’s Athletic DirectorsJoe Ferguson 1899-1907Guy Lowman 1907-1908A.A. Mason 1908-1909Frank Winters 1909-1912Forrest C. (Phog) Allen 1912-1919Bill Greim 1919-1923Theodore (Tad) C. Reid 1923-1938Carl Voltmer 1938-1945Tate Page 1945-1952Leroy Harper 1952-1957Glenn Gerdes 1957-1962Carmen Ness 1962-1964Dr. Hal Yinger 1964-1966Dr. Floyd Walker 1966-1980Dr. Roger Denker 1980-1981Al Molde 1981-1983

Jerry Hughes 1983-Present

University of Central Missouri Director of Athletics Jerry Hughes and his wife, Vici.

Central Missouri Athletic Director Jerry Hughes, left, here receiving his plaque from Jerald Andrews, chairman of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Board, was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in the spring of 2005.

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Kathy AndersonSenior Associate Athletics

Director for Internal Operations

Phone: 660-543-4310Email: klanderson@ucmo.edu

It could be said Kathy Anderson’s athletic life has come full circle. She was an All-America student-athlete at the University of Central Missouri, she’s had her number 32 retired in Jennies basketball, and is a member of the UCM Athletic Hall of Fame.

Now Anderson helps UCM student-athletes achieve their own goals, as she begins her eighth year at her alma mater. She was elevated to Senior Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations and Senior Woman Administrator in 2011 after serving the previous six years as Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations and Senior Woman Administrator.

Anderson had served previously as Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Student Services at Northwest Missouri State University.

Prior to assuming her role at Northwest, Anderson served a brief stint as admission and eligibility coordinator at the University of Washington. She added those duties in the summer of 2002 to her responsibilities as operations coordinator for men’s basketball for the Huskies. In addition, Anderson was assistant basketball coach in 2000 for the Seattle Storm and in 1998 for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA.

Her coaching career began in 1980, when she was hired as assistant women’s basketball coach at California State-Fullerton. She served there from 1980-85 before moving on to the University of Washington as assistant basketball coach from 1985-96, and as assistant director of basketball operations from 1996-98.

Anderson received a bachelor’s degree from UCM in 1980, graduating cum laude in physical education and mathematics.

While wearing the Cardinal & Black, she lettered four years in basketball, three years in softball, and once in track & field. In 1979-80 she was named second-team Academic All-American, and in 1980 she was honored as UCM Outstanding Senior Female Student-Athlete and Outstanding Senior in Physical Education. With the Jennies belonging to the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) and playing today what would be considered a Division I schedule, she helped lead the Jennies to an 82-31 record. She also was named to the Jennies Basketball All-Decade Team for 1970-80 and the Jennies Basketball Silver Anniversary Team for 1970-95.

Perhaps her most outstanding accomplishment was being a member of the USA Women’s National Basketball program for the three years leading to the 1980 Olympics which the USA boycotted. In 1977, Anderson served as captain of the USA Women’s Junior Basketball team to Taiwan. In 1978 and 1979, she was a member of the USA Women’s Senior Basketball teams that traveled to China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan and Russia. In 1979, Anderson also was selected as an alternate to Team USA for the Pan-American Games.

During the summer of 2010, Anderson was inducted into the inaugural MIAA Hall of Fame class for her outstanding accomplishments at UCM.

Anderson has also served as past chair for the Division II softball committee and Chair of the Insitutional Representatives for the MIAA. She is currently a member of the NCAA Division II women’s basketball committee.

Anderson earned a master’s degree in sports administration from Seattle Pacific University in 2000.

Shawn JonesSenior Associate Athletics

Director for External Operations

Phone: 660-543-8091Email: sjones@ucmo.edu

Shawn Jones was elevated to Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations in 2011 after serving the previous six years as Associate Athletic Director for External Operations. From 2003 to 2005, he

served as the Assistant A.D. for Marketing and Broadcasting. He was originally hired by his alma mater in 2000 as Manager of Athletic Marketing/Broadcasting.

Jones is responsible for overseeing the external and revenue generating functions of the department to include the Mule Train athletic annual fund, corporate sponsor program, athletic marketing and promotions, media and public relations, special events, ticket sales and broadcasting. He also now directs the university-wide licensing program for UCM.

As the Voice of UCM Athletics, he serves as the lead play-by-play announcer for Central Missouri Athletics on radio, and as the host and coordinating producer of UCM’s weekly one-hour television show, Central Missouri Sportspage. He also emcees special

events and assists in football scheduling, in addition to other administrative duties. During his time at UCM, Jones has served on the committees that have brought six current head coaches and three full-time staff members to campus.

Under his watch, Sportspage has grown from a weekly 30 minute television show on UCM athletics to a Bronze Telly Award winning one-hour program that airs on KMOS-TV Sedalia/Warrensburg. The Central Missouri Sports Radio Network has also expanded to include 1450 KOKO, KWKJ 98.5 FM, KTBG 90.9 FM andwww.warrensburgradio.com.

A member of the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Directors, Jones oversees UCM’s highly successful corporate sponsor program and has played a major role in the success of UCM’s biggest fund raising event, the Celebrating Central Missouri Athletic Auction. That event has raised over $1.3 million in net profits for UCM Athletics in its 11 year history. His efforts in promotions have been recognized by the NCAA News and NACMA. Many UCM athletic promotions have been featured as Ideas that Work by the NCAA Division II Community Engagement Initiative.

Jones recently wrapped up a four year term on the NCAA Division II Football Committee, four years as the co-chair of Super Regional Four. He was twice elected to serve as National Chair, serving in that role from Sept. 1, 2009 to Sept. 1, 2011, the longest allowable tenure under NCAA regulations. Jones was one of the youngest chairs in NCAA Division II football history. In January of 2009, Jones served as a featured panelist at the NCAA Convention in Washington, D.C., speaking on the topic of Building Relationships and Telling Stories: Engaging the Local Media. In January of 2010, in Atlanta, Georgia, Jones once again served as a panelist at the NCAA Convention, speaking on the topic of Fans: How to Find and Keep Them.

Prior to his time at UCM, Jones worked for ESPN Regional in the University of Kansas Athletics Department. He served on the broadcast team for Jayhawk Baseball with the legendary Tom Hedrick and as the host of the Marian Washington Show on KLWN radio in Lawrence. As an Account Executive for ESPN Regional, he sold sponsorships for KU Athletics on the Jayhawk Radio and Television Networks. Jones also provided radio play-by-play for UMKC women’s basketball during the 1999 season.

In 1998, Jones was Business Development Manager for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, where he created new revenue streams for the 20,000 member organization.

While a student, the Moberly, Mo., native worked at KOKO Radio in Warrensburg as assistant sports director covering Warrensburg High School and UCM sports. He also worked as a student assistant in the sports information office.

Jones holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UCM, earning his bachelor’s degree in Organizational Communication from UCM in 1997. He also earned his master’s degree in Physical Education/Exercise and Sport Science with specialization in Athletic and Sport Business Administration from UCM.

He and his wife, Melissa, live in Warrensburg. Melissa, who holds an MBA from Central Missouri, is the Technology Development Manager in Information Services at UCM. They are the proud parents of a seven-year old daughter, Lauren, and a three-year old son, Hayden.

Mike KnipperAssistant Athletic Director

for Media RelationsPhone: 660-543-4312

Email: knipper@ucmo.eduMike Knipper is in his second year as a full-time

staffer at Central Missouri and his first as Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations. He is in his fourth year overall with the department after serving as a graduate assistant in the UCM media relations department from 2007-09.

Knipper is in charge of all publications (media guides, game day programs, camp/fundraising brochures, etc.), press releases, and the UCM athletics website, as well as the statistics and staffing of home athletic events.

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46Interview and media requests also go through Knipper.Prior to rejoining UCM, he was the Assistant Sports Information Director at

Washburn University in Topeka, Kan., where he served as the media contact for the volleyball, women’s basketball and baseball programs. In his two plus years at Washburn, Knipper received six CoSIDA publication awards for his media guides, including three “Best in the Nation” awards.

He graduated with his bachelor’s degree in communication from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. As a collegiate wrestler, he was a part of four teams that placed in the top 20 at the NCAA-III National Championships, including fourth and fifth place finishes during his sophomore and senior seasons, respectively.

The Iowa City, Iowa native earned his master’s degree in Athletic Administration from UCM in the spring of 2009.

Bob JacksonMarketing & Promotions

DirectorPhone: 660-543-8194

Email: jackson@ucmo.eduBob Jackson has been employed at the University of

Central Missouri since 1999, but has been involved with the University’s athletic department since September of 1981.

Jackson currently serves as the Mules and Jennies Marketing and Promotions Director. He is also part of

the broadcast team on the Central Missouri Sports Radio Network.In addition, Jackson coordinates the advertising sales for UCM’s football and

basketball game programs.He came to Warrensburg in 1981 to serve as sports director at KOKO Radio. There

he was the play-by-play voice of Mules football, basketball, and baseball and for Jennies basketball, a position he filled until joining the staff at UCM in 1999.

Prior to assuming his role at KOKO, Jackson was sports director at KWOS Radio in Jefferson City from 1976-81, where he provided play-by-play for Lincoln University football and basketball.

Jackson’s wife, Sherri, is employed with the Warrensburg School District. They have two daughters, Cassie and Jamie. Cassie graduated from Central Missouri in 2012 with a degree in corporate communications with a minor in public relations, while Jamie is a freshman at UCM.

Ron DuBuqueHead Athletic Trainer

Phone: 660-580-0035Email: dubuque@ucmo.edu

Ron DuBuque became Central Missouri’s Head Athletic Trainer in August of 2010. He has more than 30 years experience at the college and professional ranks, and has spent most of that time in the state of Missouri.

DuBuque came to UCM after serving the previous three years as the Director of Sports Medicine at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, while also teaching at St. Louis University and doing rehabilitation consulting

with the St. Louis Rams of the NFL since the summer of 2009.Prior to that, DuBuque spent a season as an athletic trainer for the world famous

Harlem Globetrotters. From 1995-2006, he was an athletic trainer with the St. Louis Rams, and was present

for both of their Super Bowl appearances in 2000 and 2002. DuBuque was also the Head Athletic Trainer for the St. Louis Blues of the NHL in the fall of 1994.

He also spent 11 years from 1984-1994 at the University of Missouri as the trainer and travel coordinator for the men’s basketball program, working with legendary head

coach Norm Stewart. During his time there, he also worked with UCM Head Men’s Basketball Coach Kim Anderson. He was a part of three Big Eight regular season titles, and four Big Eight tournament crowns, as well as several NCAA Tournament berths.

During his time at Mizzou, he also served as a sports medicine consultant for the Columbia Orthopedic Group and as a member of the Community Advisory Committee at Columbia Regional Hospital. He is listed as one of the co-authors of the 1985 book, ‘Missouri Power Basketball’. Since 1985, he has been a National Athletic Trainer’s Association Certification Test Examiner as well.

DuBuque was at the University of Colorado in 1983 and 1984 as a graduate assistant, and spent a season in 1982 with the Montreal Expos Single-A affiliate in Jamestown, New York. He also interned with the Rams in 1980 and 1981 during training camp.

The Webster Groves, Missouri native attended the University of Missouri from 1978-82 and received his bachelor’s degree in education with an emphasis in physical education. He earned his master’s in education with an emphasis in human performance from Mizzou in 1987.

Jenn HusemanAssistant Athletic Trainer

Phone: 660-580-0054Email: huseman@ucmo.edu

In her fifth year in a full-time capacity with the University of Central Missouri athletic training staff is Jenn Huseman. She was hired in August of 2008, but this is not her first time spent at UCM.

Huseman served as a graduate assistant for Central Missouri from 1997-99 and also had a brief teaching stint in Warrensburg in the fall of 2006.

From 1999-2006, she served as the certified athletic trainer at Sedalia Smith-Cotton High School and worked

at Bothwell Regional Health Center, providing out-patient rehabilitative services. Huseman has also spent time as a clinical instructor at both Central Methodist University and Missouri Valley.

Most recently, she lived with her husband, Benjamin, in Korea for a year and a half while he was stationed there with the United States Air Force. While there she served as a housing assistance clerk at Osan Air Base.

She received her bachelor’s degree in 1996 and her master’s in 1998 from Central Missouri. The Belton, Mo. native is certified ATC and LAT.

Crystal MeeksAssistant Athletic Trainer

Phone: 660-441-0914Email: cmeeks@ucmo.edu

Crystal Meeks came to the University of Central Missouri in January of 2008 from St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Indiana. She also worked for Jasper County Hospital and Renssalaer Central High School while there.

Prior to her time there, Meeks was at the University of Arkansas where she earned her masters degree in kinesiology. She worked with the football, men’s basketball, track and field, and gymnastics programs

while also helping at Bentonville High School. She has also been involved in several post-season events, including the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament and the SEC and NCAA Track and Field Championships.

Meeks earned her bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Ball State (Ind.) University in July of 2004. She also ran cross country and competed for the Cardinals track and field squad from 2000-04.

After college, she also served as an EKG technician at Washington Regional hospital in Indiana.

The Demotte, Ind. native is a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer.

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Kyle WestphalAssistant Football Coach

Jeri BraunInsurance Secretary

Matt JeterAssistant Football Coach

Keondria McClishTicketing Supervisor

Michelle SchubertDevelopment Officer

Intercollegiate Athletics

Karen HibdonMultipurpose Building

Manager

Rhonda CrewsAthletics Secretary

Paul EngelmannFaculty Athletic Representative

Justin EnsignHead Wrestling Coach

Kyle CrookesAssistant Baseball

Coach

Josh LambersonAssistant Football Coach

Kirk PedersenHead XC/Co-Head

Track and Field

Kim AndersonHead Men’s Basketball

Coach

Kari KimmisMulekickers Coach

Sean TeterStrength &

Conditioning Coach

Lewis TheobaldHead Soccer Coach

Tom MyersHead Baseball Coach

Chrissy ElderAssistant Volleyball

Coach

Susan AndersonHead Softball Coach

Hank McClungAssistant Football Coach

Josh KeisterAssistant Women’s Basketball Coach

Ron HolmesHead Bowling Coach

Flip PiontekHead Volleyball Coach

Virdia StevensAthletics Accountant

John HicklinAthletics Academic

Coordinator

Brad LoosAssociate Men’s Basketball Coach

John CulpProgram Development and Retention Coor.

Jim SvobodaHead Football Coach

Jana WilliamsAssistant Softball

Coach

Ryan AndersonMedia Relations/Marketing G.A.

Ashley HooksMarketing/

Promotions G.A.

Dave SliferHead Women’s

Basketball Coach

Chuck ClemensAssistant Football Coach

Greg GorhamMedia Relations/Marketing G.A.

Scott ThomasonAthletic Facility

Coordinator

Allie HuffmanMarketing/

Promotions G.A.

Kelli WoodsonCheerleaders Coach

Kip JanvrinCo-Head Track & Field

Coach

Tara MatneyMultipurpose Building

Secretary

Tim PoeHead Golf Coach

Chris PortHead Women’s

Golf Coach

Dylan DudleyAssistant Men’s

Basketball Coach

UCM Athletics Staff

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The University of Central Missouri has a long and rich history of excellence in athletics, both on the field of play and in the classroom.

Outstanding teams, combined with some of the finest facilities in Division II athletics give UCM’s students, faculty and staff one more aspect of college life to enjoy with pride.

Always a contender for conference titles, Central Missouri belongs to the 15-member Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, which is recognized nationwide as one of the strongest conferences in all of NCAA Division II.

Since 1983, the tenure of Athletic Director Jerry Hughes, UCM has won or shared 136 MIAA championships, more than any other league school. All-time, the Mules have taken home 134 titles, while the Jennies are at 56.

Central Missouri has won five national championships since 1980 (men’s and women’s basketball in 1984--the first school in NCAA history to win both titles in the same season--baseball in 1994 and 2003, and women’s bowling in 2003), and seven overall.

The Jennies volleyball team has been to the

NCAA Tournament every season for the past 29 years, and the Mules have won 16 MIAA Indoor Track & Field titles in the last 18 years, and 10 of the last 12 MIAA Outdoor Track & Field crowns. The Mules baseball squad has made 19 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, including 13 Division II World Series berths in that span.

Seven UCM teams finished in the top 10 in the nation via ranking or place in 2011-12: volleyball finished in fourth along with women’s indoor and outdoor track. Mules golf finished in fifth, men’s indoor track and baseball were sixth and Jennies bowling finished in seventh.

Individually, UCM had 39 different All-American seasons and performances. They also took home four individual national championships in track and field. Lindsay Lettow captured the pentathlon (indoor) and heptathlon (outdoor) titles, while Kayla Muyskens won the shot put (outdoor) and Laban Sialo won the 5,000m run (indoor). Dalton Moberly in cross country and Shawn Boss in indoor track & field earned the NCAA Elite 89 Award for the top GPA at the Championships.

UCM student-athletes once again excelled in the classroom as they were awarded 245 academic awards from the MIAA, including 18 student-athletes earning Academic Excellence Awards for having 4.0 GPAs. In addition, 10 UCM student-athletes were named Academic All-Americans in their respective sports.

2011-12 Athletic Highlights

• Seven MIAA Championships – Jennies Volleyball – Jennies Soccer – Mules Cross Country – Mules Basketball – Mules Indoor Track and Field – Mules Golf – Mules Baseball

• Three MIAA Tournament Championships – Jennies Soccer – Mules Baseball – Mules Golf

• Two Regional Championships – Jennies Volleyball – Mules Golf

• 12 NCAA Postseason appearances out of 16 sports

• Finished 10th overall in the NACDA Directors Cup standings (a competition for best overall athletic program in the nation); fourth straight year in the Top 10

• Seven Coach of the Year awards

• Four Individual National Championships

• 39 Individual All-American seasons and performances

• Both male & female winners of the MIAA Ken B. Jones Award as conference’s top student-athlete

190 MIAA Titles, 7 National Titles

This is UCM Athletics...

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Mule #1 - Gizmo, after Wold War II.

Take a Mule Refresher and Learn What’sSo Special about Missouri’s State AnimalOften called mankind’s most successful hybrid, mules are

the offspring of crossing a male donkey or jack with a female horse or mare. Since they can’t reproduce, mules have been bred one generation at a time for more than 3,000 years.

A strong, resourceful beast of burden, the mule can outwork, outpull, outlive and outsmart a horse of similar size and type.

In 1995, the mule became Missouri’s official state animal, but the long-eared creatures have been known as “Missouri Mules” long before then.

The term, “Missouri Mules,” was used casually until it became famous at the historic 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. At that exposition a six-mule hitch belonging to W. A. Elgin of Platte County swept all competition, and a mule from a Morgan County farm received the $10,000 Mayor’s Award.

Newspaper accounts of this show-ring prowess brought worldwide attention to the state’s mule breeders and helped assure that the largest and finest animals would be known as “Missouri Mules.”

Many people assume that the relationship of mules

and jennies is the same as that of siblings, but jennies are femaledonkeys. So, the relationship of mules and jennies is really the same as nephew/niece and aunt. Jenny is a common name but technically a female donkey is a jennet.

Popular with farmers and settlers because of its hardy nature, Missouri Mules pulled pioneer wagons to the Wild West and played a crucial role in moving troops, artillery and supplies in several wars. In fact, many of the mules used in World War I were shipped by train from Warrensburg.

The mule’s affiliation with Central Missouri dates back to the early 1920s. When the 1921-22 school year began, school officials decided “Normals” and “Teachers” were no longer appropriate nicknames for UCM’s athletic teams. Therefore, the school’s Athletic Committee established a contest that promised the winner a three-year postgraduate subscription of the school newspaper. More than 80 suggestions were received, but the winning entry was submitted by John Thomason of Chilhowee, class of 1924, who felt at least one Missouri team should be known as “Mules.”

Central Missouri’s fifth mascot - Mancow - is the university’s first real Missouri mule. The line-back brown mule comes from Paradise Mules in Belle, Mo. It took several months for farm manager Dave Ewing to find the perfect mule. He was determined to acquire the right mule trained to remain calm around big crowds and loud noises - that game cannon gets loud!

Mancow the Mule is the second UCM mule to be tall (14.1 hands), a result of her thoroughbred heritage. The university’s first three mules were Shetland Pony breeds. She’s the second mule to be presented to the university as a gift.

Erich “Mancow” Muller, ‘88, made a gift to purchase the new mascot. Abbedale, her immediate predecessor, was donated to the university by 1938 alumnus and well-known mule producer, Sam Smiser from Newhall, Calif. The 10-year-old mare mule represented the university at home football games and other events. UCM agriculture students care for her at Prussing Farm, a few miles east of Warrensburg on Division Road.

Following her first appearance at the 2004 Missouri State Fair, Mancow saw her first game action, as Central Missouri hosted MIAA-rival Northwest Missouri State on Sept. 11.

Top 10 Reasons to Admire a Mule 10. Affectionate and loving as a dog 9. Can carry heavy loads, up to 300 pounds 8. Rarely miss when they aim to kick something 7. Jump amazing heights from a stand-still start (go watch a mule jump at a county fair - it’s amazing!) 6. Have a laid-back style and won’t be rushed 5. Valued so highly, once bought sight unseen 4. Inspire attitudes - cum mula peperit (when a mule foals), similar to once in a blue moon 3. Knows when to quit (hence its reputation for stubbornness) 2. Intelligent and not afraid of working 1. Because it became our mascot in 1922, over the skunk, bobcat and hippopotamus!

Mule #2 - Little Mo in the 1950s.

Mule #3 - Roscoe in the 1960s.

Mule #4 - Abbedale in the early 1980s.

Central Missouri’s Mancow is the only live mascot in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association.

Mule #5 - Mancow in 2004.

Why the Mules and Jennies?

50Warrensburg, Missouri is a friendly community of 18,000 people near the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and Missouri Route 13. It is located just 40 miles southeast of suburban Kansas City, with its many cultural offerings, entertainment options and professional sports franchises. The county seat of Johnson County, Warrensburg is just four hours from St. Louis and three hours from Branson, Mo., with easy access by highway, Amtrak, or Greyhound bus. Other recreational opportunities include the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks 90 minutes to the southeast.

Warrensburg is a city that emerged from a frontier gathering place more than 150 years ago. In 1833, a blacksmith from Kentucky named Martin Warren chose a well-travelled spot along an Osage Indian Trail to build a cabin and set up his blacksmith shop. His shop served as an informal gathering place for local farmers. Three years after moving to Missouri, Mr. Warren’s shop was named the county seat of the newly created County of Johnson. The township was named Warren’s Burg in honor of the local blacksmith, and in 1855, the township was incorporated and became the City of Warrensburg. It is that same strong midwestern work ethic displayed by its founder, and the same friendly atmosphere shown by his neighbors that may be seen in Warrensburg today.

In the late 1800s and early 1900s Warrensburg was considered the Missouri Mule Capital because of the Horse and Mule Barn operated by the Jones Brothers on Railroad Street. Mules from the area won prizes at the State Fair (located just 30 minutes east in Sedalia, Mo.) and at even larger expositions like the one in St. Louis in 1904. The mule barn carried the motto, “Through these portals pass the meanest mules on earth.”

Warrensburg is home to many historic sites, including “Blind” Boone Park, the historic Johnson County Courthouse, the Missouri Pacific Train Depot, and many historical churches.

It is also the site of the Old Drum Memorial Statue, in honor of Old Drum, the hound shot and killed by his owner’s neighbor in 1869. Old Drum was eulogized

by George Graham Vest on September 23, 1870:“The one absolutely unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world, the one that never deserts him and the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous is his dog.”

Today the city’s Park Department has eight park areas with a total of 326 acres, and a Community Center which offers a wide variety of recreational activities. Two public golf courses are available in town -- one at the Hidden Pines Country Club, and another at Pertle Springs, operated by the University of Central Missouri.

Other attractions in the area include Powell Gardens, a 1,250+ botanical garden just 12 miles west of Warrensburg on Missouri Highway 50 that contains hiking trails, picnic areas, and seasonal displays; Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster, Mo., home of the B-2 Bomber; Knob Noster State Park; and the Missouri State Fair, held each August in Sedalia, Mo.

Of course, visitors to Warrensburg can also take in the exciting athletic events and various cultural experiences provided at the University of Central Missouri.

Photo courtesy of United States Air Force

Welcome to Warrensburg, Missouri

51The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, a

15-member conference (beginning in 2012-13) of NCAA Division II institutions in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska, was first organized in 1912 as the Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

Over the past 100 years, the MIAA has gained the reputation of being one of the top NCAA Division II conferences in the nation. MIAA student-athletes have won 15 NCAA team championships and, since 1964, more than 160 individual national titles. The MIAA currently conducts championships in eight sports for men and nine for women.

For the men, champions are crowned in football, cross country, basketball, indoor and outdoor track & field, baseball, tennis and golf. The women compete for titles in volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, indoor and outdoor track & field, softball, golf and tennis.

The MIAA turned a new page on July 1, 1992, when the NCAA Division II conference changed its name from the Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association to the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association.

The decision to make the change originated in 1989, when Pittsburg State University and Washburn University became the first schools outside the state of Missouri to gain membership in the MIAA.

The conference was first organized in 1912 with 14 member institutions. Of those original members, the University of Central Missouri, Truman State University, and Northwest Missouri State University still remain a part of the MIAA.

The first change in membership came in 1924, when the MIAA reorganized to include only the five regional Missouri state colleges: Central, Truman (at the time known as Northeast Missouri State), Northwest, Southeast Missouri State University and Southwest Missouri State University (now Missouri State).

Over the next 56 years, three schools joined the membership: the Missouri School of Mines (later the University of Missouri-Rolla) in 1935, Lincoln University in 1970, and the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 1980.

The 1980s brought the biggest changes in the conference. In 1981, Southwest Missouri State University opted to move to NCAA Division I and the MIAA appointed its first full-time commissioner, Ken Jones, in July.

He would be in the position for 16 years, retiring in 1997. Former Gulf South and Metro commissioner Ralph McFillen succeeded Jones, serving 10 years before his retirement in 2007. Jim Johnson succeeded McFillen in July of that year and served as commissioner until September of 2010. Dr. Bob Boerigter succeeded Johnson in September 2010.

Southwest Baptist University brought membership back to eight schools in 1986, before the major expansion of the conference in 1989. Pittsburg State, Washburn, Missouri Southern State College (now University) and Missouri Western State College (now University) °© formerly members of the Central States Intercollegiate Conference °© began competition in the 1989-90 season.

Southeast Missouri State left the MIAA following the 1990-91 season to move on to NCAA Division I, and was replaced by Emporia State University in the 1991-92 season.

In August 1991, Judy Willson was hired as the MIAA’s first full-time sports information director. She left in 1994, and was succeeded by Matt Newbery, formerly the assistant sports information director at Pittsburg State. He became the assistant to the commissioner for media relations in 2005. Kellen Coleman replaced Newbery in 2009 as the Director of Communications and Josh Slaughter was hired as Coleman’s successor in 2012. A third full-time staff member was added in 2005, as former Emporia State track and field athlete Natasha Oakes was hired as the assistant to the commissioner for compliance. She became the Assistant Commissioner for Compliance and Internal Operations/SWA before being succeeded by Renee Hultgren in 2010. The current MIAA Assistant Commissioner for Compliance and Internal Operations/SWA, Amber Feldman, replaced Hultgren in 2011. Larry House joined the staff in August 2007 as coordinator of external affairs, and is now the Assistant Commissioner for Championships and Business Development.

The membership of the MIAA was at 11 schools during the 2011-12 school year with the departure of Missouri-St. Louis in 1996 and Missouri-Rolla in 2005, the forfeiture of membership by Lincoln in 1999, the addition of Fort Hays State University in 2006 and the University of Nebraska Omaha in 2008, the re-joining of Lincoln in 2010, and the departure of Nebraska Omaha in 2011.

Beginning in 2012-13 the MIAA membership will reach 15 with the addition of the University of Central Oklahoma, Lindenwood University, the University of Nebraska-Kearney, and Northeastern State University.

Info taken from themiaa.com

Current MIAA MembersSchool Joined MIAAUniversity of Central Missouri 1912University of Central Oklahoma 2012Emporia State University 1991Fort Hays State University 2006Lincoln University 1970-1999, 2010Lindenwood University 2012Missouri Southern State University 1989Missouri Western State University 1989University of Nebraska-Kearney 2012Northeastern State University 2012Northwest Missouri State University 1912Pittsburg State University 1989Southwest Baptist University 1986Truman State University 1912Washburn University 1989

Bob BoerigterMIAA

Commissioner

Amber FeldmanAssistant

Commissioner

Larry HouseAssistant

Commissioner

The MIAA

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Central Missouri Athletics DirectoryArea Code: 660 - Main campus switchboard number: 660-543-4111

General athletics number: 660-543-4250Athletics Fax number: 660-543-8034

Athletics Administration Phone NumbersAthletics Director Jerry Hughes hughes@ucmo.edu 543-4250Senior Associate AD/External Operations Shawn Jones sjones@ucmo.edu 543-8091Senior Associate AD/Internal Operations Kathy Anderson klanderson@ucmo.edu 543-4310Assistant AD/Media Relations Mike Knipper knipper@ucmo.edu 543-4312Marketing & Promotions Director Bob Jackson jackson@ucmo.edu 543-8194Athletics Office Secretary Rhonda Crews rcrews@ucmo.edu 543-4250Faculty Athletics Representative Dr. Paul Engelmann engelmann@ucmo.edu 543-4788Ticket Office Manager Keondria McClish mcclish@ucmo.edu 543-4063Head Trainer Ron DuBuque dubuque@ucmo.edu 441-2933Athletic Facilities Coordinator Scott Thomason sthomason@ucmo.edu 543-4011

BaseballHead Coach Tom Myerstmyers@ucmo.edu 543-4800Assistant Coach Kyle Crookescrookes@ucmo.edu 543-4892

Men’s BasketballHead Coach Kim Andersonkanderson@ucmo.edu 543-4251Associate Head Coach Brad Loosloos@ucmo.edu 543-4249Assistant Coach Dylan Dudleyddudley@ucmo.edu 543-4757

Women’s BasketballHead Coach Dave Sliferdslifer@ucmo.edu 543-4253Assistant Josh Keisterkeister@ucmo.edu 543-4269

Cross CountryHead Coach Kirk Pedersenpederson@ucmo.edu 543-8309

FootballHead Coach Jim Svobodajsvoboda@ucmo.edu 543-4252Defensive Coordinator Matt Jeter mjeter@ucmo.edu 543-4697Offensive Coordinator/WRs/Recruiting Josh Lamberson lamberson@ucmo.edu 543-4216Offensive Line Hank McClung mcclung@ucmo.edu 543-4199Defensive Line Chuck Clemens cclemens@ucmo.edu 543-8021Defensive Backs/Special Teams Kyle Westphalwestphal@ucmo.edu 543-4486 Strength & Conditioning Sean Teter teter@ucmo.edu 543-4485

Men’s GolfHead Coach Tim Poetpoe@ucmo.edu 543-4182

Women’s SoccerHead Coach Lewis Theobaldtheobald@ucmo.edu 543-4187

SoftballHead Coach Susan Andersonsanderson@ucmo.edu 543-4139Assistant Coach Jana Williams williams@ucmo.edu 543-4679

Track & FieldCo-Head Coach Kirk Pedersenpederson@ucmo.edu 543-8309Co-Head Coach Kip Janvrinjanvrin@ucmo.edu 543-4254

VolleyballHead Coach Flip Piontekpiontek@ucmo.edu 543-4905Assistant Coach Chrissy Elder elder@ucmo.edu 543-4572

Women’s BowlingHead Coach Ron Holmesholmes@ucmo.edu 543-8100Assistant Coach Heather D’Errico derrico@ucmo.edu 543-8100

Women’s GolfHead Coach Chris Portcport@ucmo.edu 543-4182

WrestlingHead Coach Justin Ensignjensign@ucmo.edu 543-8511

Central Missouri Coaching Staff

SFC Damon Gates (660) 238-3552