COLUMBIA — When Ben Askren wrestled for Missouri two years ago, the majority of spectators who came to meets came to see him. Since his graduation, the Tigers have lacked a main attraction. This season, the Tigers are a team full of main attractions.
Tigers set sights high entering Big 12 Championships
With seven wrestlers ranked in the top 20 in their respective weight classes, Missouri thinks it has the depth necessary to be successful this postseason.
Thursday, March 5, 2009 | 2:10 p.m. CST;
updated 8:01 p.m. CST, Thursday, March 5, 2009
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