Six Tigers wrestlers earn titles at Missouri Open

Monday, November 19, 2007 | 12:15 a.m. CST; updated 3:58 p.m. CDT, Friday, July 18, 2008
BY Missourian staff

COLUMBIA — Six Missouri wrestlers earned titles in their weight divisions in the eighth annual Missouri Open on Sunday at Hearnes Center.

Junior Raymond Jordan won his third consecutive Missouri Open title at 184 pounds and sophomore Max Askren won his second straight at 197 pounds.

Michael Chandler (157 pounds), Nick Marable (165 pounds) and Mark Ellis (heavyweight) also won titles. Freshman Patrick Wright also claimed first place at 165 pounds in the freshman/sophomore division. Thirteen other Tigers wrestlers finished in the top six of their weight class.

The Tigers will prepare to defend their title at the 26th annual Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational on Nov. 30.

Show Me the Errors (What's this?)

Report corrections or additions here. Leave comments below here.

You must be logged in to participate in the Show Me the Errors contest.

Comments

Leave a comment

Speak up and join the conversation! Make sure to follow the guidelines outlined below and register with our site. You must be logged in to comment. (Our full comment policy is here.)

  • Don't use obscene, profane or vulgar language.
  • Don't use language that makes personal attacks on fellow commenters or discriminates based on race, religion, gender or ethnicity.
  • Use your real first and last name when registering on the website. It will be published with every comment. (Read why we ask for that here.)
  • Don’t solicit or promote businesses.

We are not able to monitor every comment that comes through. If you see something objectionable, please click the "Report comment" link.

You must be logged in to comment.

Forget your password?

Don't have an account? Register here.

Like the Missourian?
Support us with Kachingle!

advertisements