MIAA Championships1966 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 1975 • 1977 • 1980 • 1983

NOVEMBER5 Dan Harris Open 9 Placewinners in Baldwin City, Kan.12 at 2017 Show-Me-State Duals 1-2 in Columbia, Mo. vs. Truman State W, 31-13 vs. Missouri Valley L, 9-27 vs. Missouri L, 0-5618 Lindenwood Open 2 Placewinners in St. Charles, Mo. 29 at Ouachita Baptist W, 28-13 Springdale, Ark. DECEMBER2 at Luther Hill Invite 10 Placewinners in Indianola, Iowa16-17 at Midwest Classic 1 Placewinner (T-24) in IndianapolisJANUARY6 at MSU Maverick Duals 0-3 in Mankato, Minn. vs. #20 Minnesota State- Mankato L, 3-45 vs. Southwest Minnesota State L, 14-24 vs. #2 Wisconsin- Parkside L, 10-369 at Newman* W, 24-20 in Wichita, Kan.10 at #13 Central Oklahoma* L, 3-41 in Edmond, Okla.13 at UNK Midwest Duals 0-3 in Kearney, Neb. vs. Colorado Mesa L, 20-23 vs. #22 Mary L, 15-21 vs. Colorado-Mines L, 15-2418 at #19 Maryville L, 9-38 in St. Louis, Mo.21 Roger Denker Open 4 Placewinners24 #12 Nebraska-Kearney* L, 14-2730 at #6 McKendree L, 0-47 in Lebanon, Ill. 31 at #20 Lindenwood* L, 4-40 in St. Charles, Mo.FEBRUARY2 Fort Hays State* L, 15-373 at MVC Open 1 Placewinner in Marshall, Mo.6 Drury L, 13-3011 at MIAA Championships 6th/6 Teams - in Wichita, Kan. 2 Placewinners23-24 at NCAA-II Super Regional 10 a.m. in St. Cloud, Minn.MARCH 9-10 at NCAA-II Championships 9 a.m. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

All times are Central and subject to change. Home meets in Bold at the

UCM Multipurpose Building* MIAA Dual

NCAA Division II Wrestling Coaches Poll

As of Feb. 16, 2018

Rk. Team Prev. Points1. St. Cloud State 1 942. Notre Dame College 2 813. Wisconsin-Parkside 3 624. Cal Baptist 9 605. CSU-Pueblo 5 54T6. Upper Iowa T-6 53T6. Ptt-Johnstown 11 538. Ashland 4 479. McKendree T-6 4510. Simon Fraser 8 4311. Minnesota State-Mankato T-16 35T12. Central Oklahoma 10 32T12. Indianapolis 13 3214. Nebraska-Kearney 12 3115. Findlay 18 28T16. Lindenwood 20 25T16. Fort Hays State RV 2518. West Liberty T-16 22T19. Western State (Colo.) 15 19T19. Maryville T-23 1921. Colorado Mesa RV 1822. Shippensburg 25 1623. Lake Erie College T-23 1524. LIU-Post RV 13T25. Kutztown RV 12T25. San Fransisco State RV 12

Receiving Points: Mary (10), East Stroudsburg (9), Tiffin (9), Cke (7), Ohio Valley (6), Minot State (6), Newberry (4), Limestoen (4), Wheeling Jesuit (3), Adams State (3), Newman (3) Millersville (3), New Mexico Highlands (2), UNC Pembroke (2), Gannon (1), Mercyhurst (1), Northern State (1).

Rankingsschedule & Results

Contact: Will McLaughlin, Media Relations Graduate AssistantEmail: wmclaughlin@ucmo.edu Phone: 660-543-4312 Fax: 660-543-8034 /ucmathletics @UCMMULES @UCMWrestling @UCMMULES /ucmathletics

NCAA-II Super Region III 2017-18 RankingsAs of Jan. 18, 2017

Rk. Team 1. St. Cloud State2. McKendree3. Upper Iowa4. Maryville5. Minnesota State- Mankato6. Lindenwood7. Augustana (SD)8. Mary9. Drury10. Central Missouri11. Southwest Minnesota State12. Minnesota State- Moorhead13. Minot State14. Northern State15. Truman State

2017-18 Central Missouri Mules Wrestling

7 Individual National Titles64 All-Americans

Individual RankingsAs of Jan. 18, 2018

Name Nat’l Rank Reg’l RankJohn Feeney - 125 lbs. - No. 4Jesse Reser - 165 lbs. - No. 4

On the MatcentRal MissOuRi (3-15, 1-4 Miaa)

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Feb. 23-24, 2018St. Cloud, Minn.HalenbeCk Hall

Mat Points• Central Missouri Mules Wrestling heads North to St. Cloud, Minn. this weekend, Friday-Saturday, Feb. 23-24 to compete in NCAA Division II Super Region III Tournament.

• The Mules are expected to send a full lineup to the regional tournament. Stepping back into the lineup for UCM is 125 pound grappler John Feeney. Also returning the rotation is Kaleb Warner (149) and Jesse Reser (165).

• UCM will be one of 15 teams competing at the regional tournament with the hopes of qualifying wrestlers for the NCAA Division II Wrestling National Championships on March 9-10 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

• The Mules are coming off of competition at the MIAA Championships back on Feb. 11 in Wichita, Kan. UCM placed sixth as a team and had two individual placewinners.

• Juniors Daide Agnew and Kaleb Warner were the two placewinners for UCM. Agnew went 2-2 at 133 pounds to finish fourth. Conley finished 2-1 at 157 pounds earning a third place finish.

• The Mules finished the regular season 3-15 in duals, with a 1-4 mark against MIAA competition. They finished sixth in the regular season standings. Nine of their duals came against ranked opponents.

Series HistoryCentral Missouri at NCAA Central RegionalThe Mules finished 10th at the Super Region III Tournament last season. Jesse Reser is the lone returning placewinner. He went 4-2 and placed fifth at 165 pounds. He was just one spot shy of qualify-ing for the National Championships.

Daide AgnewR-Jr.Fairbanks, Ak.West Valley HS

Record13-17

Duals3-8

Record5-18

Duals2-11

Record14-12

Duals6-8

Shea ConleyJr.Sapulpa, Okla.Labette CC

Record10-14

Duals3-9

Record13-8

Duals7-2

Jesse ReserSo.Buckner, Mo.Fort Osage HS

Record9-2

Duals9-2

Record15-13

Duals2-5

Allan PersonR-Jr.Florissant, Mo.Hazelwood Central HS

Record16-17

Duals5-8

Zach BennerFr.Fulton, Mo.Fulton HS

Record10-20

Duals0-8

Chase MillerSo.Olathe, Kan.Olathe North HS

Central Missouri

pRObable lineups

165

133 141 149 157

285197184174

Kaleb WarnerJr.Lake City, Fla.Campbell Univ.

Record8-7

Duals1-2

Zach SchriddeSr.Great Bend, Kan.Pratt CC

Dominique HamptonR-Fr.Kansas City, Mo.Ryatown Senior HS

125

John FeeneySo.Omaha, Neb.Omaha NW HS

MIAA Wrestler of the Week

Overall MIAA1. Nebraska-Kearney 21-1 5-02. Central Oklahoma 13-5 4-13. Lindenwood 6-6 2-34. Fort Hays State 6-5 2-35. Newman 3-5 1-46. Central Missouri 3-15 1-4

Dec. 5 Brandon Ball (141), FHSU Noel Torres (184), NewmanDec. 11 Will Steltzlen (149), UCODec. 18 Carlos Jazquez (125), LWUJan. 8 Jarrod Hinrichs (285) UNKJan. 15 Jarrod Hinrichs (285) UNKJan. 22 Eli Hale (125) UCOJan. 29 Jarrod Hinrichs (285) UNKFeb. 5 Jarrod Hinrichs (285) UNK

Feb. 23-24NCAA-II Super Regionals 10 a.m.

March 9-10NCAA-II National Championships 10 a.m.

Upcoming MIAA Schedule

MIAA stAndIngsName of School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Central MissouriLocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warrensburg, Mo.Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1871Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,500Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MulesSchool Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red & BlackArena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UCM Multipurpose BuildingCapacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,500Affiliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NCAA Division IIConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Assoc. (MIAA)President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Charles M. AmbroseAthletics Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry HughesAssociate Athletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy AndersonAthletic Department Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 660-543-4250Athletic Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.ucmathletics.com

Coaching StaffHead Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Justin Ensign (eighth year)Alma Mater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wagner, 2007Record at School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-80 (eighth year)Career Record (yrs.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SameAssistant Coaches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacob Ekster, Brandon Benvenuti

Team Information2016-17 Overall record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-102017 Conference Record / Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14/Fifth2017 Final Ranking (poll) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NR

HistoryFirst season of wrestling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1961-62Overall all-time record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438-473-11Number of All-Americans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Number of Individual National Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Highest Finish at National Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11th (Twice)

Central Missouri Quick Facts

Wins1. Dominique Hampton 16 Daide Agnew 15 Zach Benner 154. Kaleb Warner 145. Allan Person 13

Winning % (min. 9 matches)1. Jesse Reser .8182. Allan Person .6193. Tyler Selemaea .5454. Kaleb Warner .5385. Zach Benner .536

Team Points Scored1. Kaleb Warner 632. Zach Benner 58.53. Dominique Hampton 574. Daide Agnew 395. Tyler Selemaea 35.5

Pins1. Ryan Morris 6 Kaleb Warner 6 Chase Miller 64. Zach Benner 55. Shea Conley 4

Technical Falls1. John Feeney 1 Kaleb Warner 1 Allan Person 1 Daide Agnew 1

Major Decisions1. Daide Agnew 52. Allan Person 3 Tyler Selemaea 3 Zach Benner 35. Four Tied With 1

2017-18 statistical leadeRs

Milestone Watch• Jesse Reser has 38 career wins in two seasons with UCM. He has 10 career wins by fall and needs five more to reach 15. He eclipsed 100 career points (100.5) after 7-0 decision win at Maryville.• Kaleb Warner has 63 team points in his first season with the Mules and needs seven more to reach 70. His 14 wins are second-most on the team.• Allan Person has 13 wins on the season and 36 for his career at UCM. He needs four more win to reach 40. He is tied second on the team in major decisions (3) and second in winning percentage (.619).• John Feeney has four career wins by pin and needs just one more to reach five.• Chase Miller has 10 wins on the season and now has 21 for his career. He needs four more wins to reach 25 in his time as Mules. He has five pins this season and is one shy of tying the team lead.• Dominique Hampton has 16 wins in his first season of competition to lead the Mules. His 57 team points are third-most and he needs three more to reach 60.

statistics2017-18 seAson stAtIstIcs

2017-18 Career Team Fastest Tech. Major Weight Name (Year) Record Record Points Fall Fall Falls Decisons Decisions125 lbs. John Feeney (So.)* 8-7 17-22 18.5 1 6:48 1 1 4 Tyler Flood (Fr.) 1-2 1-2 6 0 - 0 0 0 133 lbs. Daide Agnew (R-Jr.)* 15-20 36-55 39 1 4:11 1 5 7 141 lbs. Carson Meek (R-Fr.) 7-8 7-8 28.5 4 1:15 1 1 0 Zachary Schridde (Sr.)* 5-21 16-45 12 0 - 0 0 4 Dakota Thevel (Fr.)* 0-5 0-5 0 0 - 0 0 0 149 lbs. Davin Gumabon (Fr.) 0-2 0-2 0 0 - 0 0 0 Dominic Nobile (Fr.)* 6-5 6-5 20 1 2:10 0 1 2 Andrew Tujague (R-Jr.) 7-4 7-4 26.5 1 1:35 0 1 4 Kaleb Warner (Jr.)* 14-12 22-24 63 6 2:25 1 0 5 157 lbs. Kaleb Brooks (R-Fr.)* 3-8 3-8 8 0 - 0 1 2 Shea Conley (Jr.)* 10-14 10-14 34 4 0:20 0 0 5 Jack Flack III (Jr.)* 5-6 5-6 13 1 2:28 0 0 2 Zane Heiter (Jr.)* 0-12 2-40 0.5 0 - 0 0 0 Dakota Huss (R-Jr.)* 5-10 5-10 10.5 0 - 0 0 3 165 lbs. Jesse Reser (So.) 9-2 38-11 35 2 2:07 0 1 6 174 lbs. Martin Brunnert (R-Fr.)* 1-9 1-9 1.5 0 - 0 1 0 Cole Kemna (R-Jr.) 3-3 4-8 14.5 2 1:04 0 0 1 Allan Person (R-Jr.)* 13-8 36-35 41 1 1:25 1 3 5 Tyler Selemaea (R-Fr.)* 12-10 12-10 35.5 0 - 0 3 7 Baron Smith (Jr.) 0-2 0-2 0 0 - 0 0 0 184 lbs. Braden Best (R-Fr.) 8-8 8-8 19.5 3 0:36 0 0 3 Dylan Bollinger (R-Jr.) 8-4 17-17 29 1 5:15 1 3 1 197 lbs. Zach Benner (Fr.)* 15-13 15-13 58.5 5 0:28 0 3 6 Albert Gonz (Fr.) 0-2 0-2 0 0 - 0 0 0 Dominique Hampton (R-Fr.) 16-17 16-17 57 2 0:54 0 1 12 Noah McGinnis (R-So.)* 4-10 4-10 17 2 2:49 0 0 1 Nolan Stroud (Fr.) 0-2 0-2 0 0 - 0 0 0 285 lbs. Chase Miller (So.) 10-20 21-43 31 6 0:11 0 0 1 Ryan Morris (Fr.) 8-13 8-13 28.5 6 0:43 0 0 1 Totals 193-261 - 645.5 49 - 6 25 84

* Also wrestled at: Agnew (141), Benner (285), Brooks (165), Brunnert (184), Conley (165), Feeney (133), Flack III (165), Heiter (165), Huss (165), McGinnis (285), Nobile (157), Person (184), Schridde (141), Selemaea (184), Thevel (133), Warner (157, 165).

2017-18 stAtIstIcs by WeIghtOverall Record

125 133 141 149 157 165 174 184 197 Hwt. Total8-7 12-22 16-32 17-17 31-42 11-17 25-28 24-24 31-34 18-38 193-261

Dual Record125 133 141 149 157 165 174 184 197 Hwt. Total1-15 4-14 3-15 7-11 5-13 11-7 8-10 9-9 7-11 1-17 56-121

Falls125 133 141 149 157 165 174 184 197 Hwt. Total1 1 4 5 8 2 3 5 8 12 49

Tech Falls125 133 141 149 157 165 174 184 197 Hwt. Total1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 6

Major Decisions125 133 141 149 157 165 174 184 197 Hwt. Total1 2 4 2 1 1 6 6 2 0 25

Won a dual meet at home: Jan. 6, 2017- #23 Newman (32-13)Lost a dual meet at home: Feb. 6, 2018- Drury (13-30)Won a dual meet on the road: Jan. 9, 2018- Newman (24-20)Lost a dual meet on the road: Jan. 10, 2018- #20 Lindenwood (4-40)Shut-out an opponent in a dual meet: Nov. 9, 2016- Wentworth (48-0)Was shut-out in a dual meet: Jan. 30, 2018- #6 McKendree (0-47)Won two consecutive dual meets: Jan. 4, 2017- Drury (25-24) Jan. 13, 2017- #23 Newman (32-13)Lost two consecutive dual meets: Feb. 2, 2018- Fort Hays State (15-37) Feb. 6, 2018- Drury (13-30)Scored 50 or more team points: Dec. 4, 2014- Central Baptist (52-6)Opponent scored 50 or more team points: Nov. 12, 2017- #5 Missouri (0-56)Was Ranked: Oct. 28, 2015- 19th (D2Wrestling.com)

the last tiMe ucM...Nov. 5, Baker Open- No team scoring, 9 placewinnersKaleb Warner (157) 1st, Andrew Tujague (149) 2nd, John Feeney (125) 4th, Daide Agnew, (141) 4th, Tyler Selemaea (174) 4th, Braden Best (184) 4th, Dominique Hampton (197) 3rd, Noah McGinnis (197) 4th, Morris (285) 3rd.

Nov. 18, Lindenwood Open- No team scoring, 2 placewinnersKaleb Brooks (157) 6th, Zach Benner (197) 6th.

Dec. 2, Luther Hill Invitational- No team scoring, 10 placewinnersDominique Hampton (197) 1st, Zach Benner (197) 2nd, Dominic Nobile (149) 3rd, Cole Kemna (174) 3rd, Dylan Bollinger (184) 3rd, Carson Meek (141) 4th, Kaleb Warner (157) 4th, Allan Person (174) 4th, Daide Agnew (133) 5th, Chase Miller (285) 5th.

Dec. 16-17, Midwest Classic- T-24/35, 22 Points, 1 placewinnerJohn Feeney (125) 8th.

Jan. 21, Roger Denker Open- No team scoring, 4 placewinnersTyler Selemaea (174) 2nd, Shea Conley (157) 4th, Zach Benner (184) 5th, Dominique Hampton (197) 7th.

Feb. 3, Missouri Valley College Open- No team scoring, 1 placewinnerChase Miller (285) 5th.

2017-18 tOuRnaMent Results

2017-18 Final dual lineups

Opponent 125 133 141 149 157 165 174 184 197 Hwt.Truman State Open Agnew Schridde Tujuague Flack III Warner Selemeaea Bollinger McGinnis BennerMissouri Valley Open Agnew Schridde Tujuague Warner Flack III Selemeaea Bollinger Hampton MorrisMissouri Open Agnew Schridde Tujuague Warner Flack III Selemeaea Bollinger Hampton McGinnisOuachita Baptist Open Agnew Schridde Nobile Warner Brooks Person Bollinger Benner MillerMinnesota State- Mankato Flood Feeney Meek Warner Conley Reser Brunnert Best Hampton MorrisSW Minnesota State Flood Feeney Meek Warner Conley Reser Brunnert Best Hampton McGinnisWisconsin-Parkside Flood Feeney Meek Nobile Conley Reser Brunnert Best Benner McGinnisNewman Open Open Schridde Warner Nobile Reser Person Brunnert Hampton MillerCentral Oklahoma Open Open Schridde Warner Huss Reser Person Brunnert Hampton McGinnisColorado Mesa Open Agnew Schridde Warner Conley Reser Person Selemaea Hampton MillerMary Open Agnew Schridde Warner Conley Reser Selemaea Person Hampton MillerColorado Mines Open Agnew Open Warner Conley Reser Person Selemaea Hampton MillerMaryville Open Open Thevel Warner Conley Reser Selemaea Benner Hampton MorrisNebraska-Kearney Open Open Schridde Warner Conley Reser Person Best Hampton MillerMcKendree Open Agnew Schridde Warner Conley Reser Selemaea Benner Hampton MillerLindenwood Open Agnew Schridde Open Conley Huss Person Best Hampton MorrisFort Hays State Open Agnew Thevel Schridde Huss Conley Selemaea Benner Hampton MillerDrury Open Thevel Agnew Schridde Conley Huss Person Selemaea Hampton Miller

last dual actiOn • dRuRy 30, centRal MissOuRi 13 • 2/6/18WARRENSBURG, Mo. (Feb. 6, 2018) - Central Missouri wrapped up the regular season portion of their schedule with a non-conference bout against in-state rival Drury, The Panthers defeated the Mules 30-13, putting UCM at 3-15 this season. The Panthers took the first five contests. They started with a forfeit win at 125 pounds. After a fall in 5:35 at 133 pounds, Drury won three straight decisions at 141 pounds, 149 pounds and 157 pounds. The Panthers took another win via fall, this time in 2:43 at 165 pounds. Central Missouri got on the board with forfeit win at 174 pounds. The Mules then won the next two matches, with Tyler Selemaea getting a major decision win, 18-5, at 184 pounds and Dominique Hampton winning a spirited bout by decision at 197 pounds, 8-3. Drury closed out the night with a win at heavy weight, 3-1.

Drury 30, Central Missouri 13125: Max Newbury (DU) wins by forfeit | Drury 6, UCM 0133: Zach McCullough (DU) defeats Dakota Thevel (UCM) by fall (5:35) | Drury 12, UCM 0141: Seth Otis (DU) defeats Daide Agnew (UCM) by decision (13-9) | Drury 15, UCM 0149: Jordan Jones (DU) defeats Zach Schridde (UCM) by decision (4-3) | Drury 18, UCM 0157: Ben Stahlman (DU) defeats Shea Conley (UCM) by decision (11-6) | Drury 21, UCM 0165: Grant Taylor (DU) defeats Dakota Huss (UCM) by fall (2:43) | Drury 27, UCM 0174: Allan Person (UCM) wins by forfeit | Drury 27, UCM 6184: Tyler Selemaea (UCM) defeats Trenton Clines (DU) by major decision (18-5) | Drury 27, UCM 10197: Dominique Hampton (UCM) defeats Dylan Ballew (DU) by decision (8-3) | Drury 27, UCM 13285: Ben Melton (DU) defeats Chase Miller by decision (3-1) | Drury 30, UCM 13

The 2017-18 season is Justin Ensign’s eighth season as the head coach of the Central Missouri Mules Wrestling squad.

Ensign has coached nine national qualifiers, five of which have earned All-American status, in seven seasons. He has a 34-65 dual record, with a .343 winning percentage and is 7-27 against MIAA opponents.

Ensign and the Mules went 5-10 overall in duals and 1-4 in MIAA competition in 2016-17. In seven regular season tournaments, the Mules had 21 total placewinners, with six champions. At the MIAA Championships, Jesse Reser grabbed All-MIAA status placing second at 165 pounds, while John Feeney placed fourth at 133 pounds. At regionals, Cody Carson finished fourth at 174 pounds to punch his ticket to nationals, while Reser placed fifth at 165 pounds and Bradley Irwin was sixth at 141 pounds. At Division II National Championships, Carson finished fifth at 174 pounds earning All-American status for the Mules and became the fifth All-American under Ensign.

The 2015-16 season was a challenging one for Ensign and the Mules Wrestling program. UCM tied a program low dual wins in a season as they went 2-9 overall, finished sixth at the MIAA Championships, and placed 13th at regionals.

The 2014-15 season was a recording breaking one for Ensign and the Mules Wrestling program. The team tied their highest finish at the national tournament with an11th place finish. Frank Cagnina defended his NCAA Division II National Title at 149 pounds, and Archie Williams earned All-American status by finishing fifth at nationals at 174 pounds. Williams was the MIAA champion at 174 pounds, and De’Quence Goodman finished third at 285 pounds at the MIAA Championships. The Mules finished 5-12 in duals.

In 2013-14 the Mules went 6-6 during the regular season and 2-4 in the MIAA, with a lot of post season success. Cagnina won the first national title since the 2005-06 season. Cagnina and Ty Loethen are also the first All-American honorees under Ensign. The two combined for 27.5 team points at the NCAA-II National Championship, placing Central Missouri at No. 18 in the nation. Cagnina and Loethen were both All-Region and All-MIAA wrestlers, while Josh Thomson also earned All-MIAA honors.

In 2012-13, the Mules finished 6-7 with a 2-3 conference record. Ensign finished the 2012-13 season coaching Eric Mateo at the NCAA-II Wrestling Championship, who finished at 21-21 overall. In his second season the Mules were plagued with injuries, finishing with a 3-14 dual record. The team may have been battered and bruised, but they still managed to have numerous top finishers at several tournaments throughout the season. Nick Viterisi earned All-Region honors that season, and posted an impressive 28-15 record. In his first season as head coach, 2010-11, Ensign guided the Mules to a 7-7 dual record with three individual national qualifiers, finishing tied for 30th in the nation.

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.

Ensign also spent one season as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Wagner College, in Staten Island, N.Y. As an assistant coach during the 2007-08 season, he helped the Seahawks finish fourth at the Virginia duals. Ensign also had two NCAA-I East Region third place winners.

Before starting his coaching career, Ensign spent four years on the mat for 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. The Cherry Hill, N.J. native earned his bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education and Sociology in 2007, and earned his master’s in Sports Management from Central Missouri in spring, 2011.

Justin ensignHead Coach (Wagner College, 2007)37-80 (Eighth Season)

ucM all-tiMe cOaching RecORdsCoach ........................... Record ..........Pct.Tom McIntyre (1961-62) ........... 6-2 ................. .750Myron Carter (1962-63) ............ 5-6 ................. .455Roger Denker (1963-68 & 1969-81)..143-106-4 ............ .575Omer Frank (1968-69) .............. 5-9 ................. .357Les Gatrel (1981-82) ................5-6-1 ................ .458Dean Ogg (1982-83) ................9-8-1 ................ .527Mike Hagerty (1983-90) ........67-68-2 .............. .496Mike Knight (1990-95) ..........27-62-1 .............. .303Robin Ersland (1995-2010) ....134-126-2 ............ .515Justin Ensign (2010-Present) ..... 37-80 ............... .316

The ensign File

Season Win Lost Tied Home Away Neutral Pct.2010-11 7 7 0 5-3 2-4 0-0 .5002011-12 3 14 0 1-3 1-5 1-6 .1762012-13 6 7 0 0-7 5-0 1-0 .4622013-14 6 6 0 5-2 1-4 0-0 .5002014-15 5 12 0 2-5 1-3 2-4 .2942015-16 2 9 0 2-1 0-5 0-3 .1822016-17 5 10 0 3-4 1-3 1-3 .4172017-18 3 15 0 0-3 2-6 1-6 .176Totals 37 80 0 15-26 13-30 6-22 .316

Mules Wrestling RosterName Weight (lbs.) Yr. Hometown High School Previous School Daide Agnew 133 R-Jr. Fairbanks, Alaska West Valley HS Zach Benner 197 Fr. Fulton, Mo. Fulton HS Braden Best 184 R-Fr. Kansas City, Mo. Raytown HS Joe Brady 174 Fr. Kansas City, Mo. St. Pius X HS Martin Brunnert 174 R-Fr. Foristell, Mo. Wentzville Holt HS Shea Conley 157 Jr. Sapulpa, Okla. Broken Arrow HS Labette CCSteffon Fassett 157 Sr. Grandview, Mo. Lee’s Summit West HS MorningsideJohn Feeney 125 So. Omaha, Neb. Omaha Northwest HS Jack Flack III 157 Jr. Port Washington, Wisc. Port Washington HS Cole Franklin 157 Jr. Emmaus, Penn. Emmaus HS Neosho CCAlbert Gonz 197 Fr. St. Genevieve St. Genenvieve HS Dominique Hampton 197 R-Fr. Kansas City, Mo. Raytown Senior HS Zane Heiter 157 Jr. Blue Springs, Mo. Blue Springs HS Ben Lancaster 197 Jr. Lee’s Summit, Mo. Blue Springs South HS Trenton Lieurance 285 Fr. Broken Arrow, Okla. Broken Arrow HS Noah McGinnis 184 R-So. Overland Park, Kan. Shawnee Mission North HS OttawaChase Miller 285 So. Olathe, Kan. Olathe North HS Ryan Morris 285 Fr. Yorkville, Ill. Yorkville HS Allan Person 184 R-Jr. Florissant, Mo. Hazelwood Central HS Jesse Reser 174 So. Buckner, Mo. Fort Osage HS Kody Rhodes 174/184 Fr. Blue Springs, Mo. Blue Springs HS Zachary Schridde 141 Sr. Great Bend, Kan. Great Bend HS Pratt CCTyler Selemaea 174 R-Fr. Independence, Mo. Fort Osage HS Baron Smith 174 Jr. Aurora, Ill. West Aurora HS LincolnDakota Thevel 133 Fr. High Ridge, Mo. Northwest HS Kaleb Warner 141/149 Jr. Lake City, Fla. Columbia HS Campbell

Seniors: Steffon Fassett, Zachary Schridde

Juniors: Daide Agnew, Shea Conley, Jack Flack III, Cole Franklin, Zane Heiter, Ben Lancaster, Allan Person, Baron Smith,

Sophomores: John Feeney, Noah McGinnis, Chase Miller, Jesse Reser

Freshmen: Zach Benner, Braden Best, Joe Brady, Martin Brunnert, Cole Franklin, Dominique Hampton, Trenton Liuerance, Ryan Morris, Kody Rhodes, Tyler Selemaea, Baron Smith, Dakota Thevel

Mules by ClassAlaska: Daide AgnewIllinois: Ryan Morris, Baron SmithKansas: Noah McGinnis, Chase Miller, Zachary SchriddeMissouri: Zach Benner, Braden Best, Joe Brady, Martin Brunnert, Steffon Fassett, Dominique Hampton, Zane Heiter, Ben Lancaster, Allan Person, Jesse Reser, Kody Rhodes, Tyler Selemaea, Dakota ThevelNebraska: John FeeneyOklahoma: Shea Conley, Trenton Lieurance, Pennsylvania: Cole FranklinWisconsin: Jack Flack III

Mules by State

125Feeney

165Reser

133Agnew

174Brady

BrunnertSelemaea

141Schridde

184Best

McGinnisPersonRhodes

149Huss

ThevelWarner

197HamptonLancaster

157ConleyFassett

Flack IIIFranklinHeiter

285 MillerMorris

Mules by Weight Class