Another tough loss! Score, 36-39.

We were ahead after the 160-pound win by Jake Akin. We lost 3 straight matches before a win by Lucas Vincent.

We battled tough though after digging an early hole. After the first four matches, we trailed, 5-13. Our only points were won at 91-pounds where Missouri forfeited the weight. We followed that up with four consecutive wins by Moeder, DeShazer, Cokeley and Madl ... the score, Kansas 19, Missouri 16.

Shavlik lost a close bout to Kaleb Friedley of Missouri. Chase Nelson won with a fall.

As is always the case with dual competitions, especially close duals, one wonders about all the little things. There are many opportunities in a match where a coach or a wrestler can earn or save a single point. But that is the nature of the beast!!

Next is a very tough Wisconsin ... we will see!!