OTTAWA, Kan. – The No. 6 Ottawa University men's wrestling team travels to Kansas City on Saturday for the Eagle Duals hosted by Avila University. OU is scheduled to compete against (RV) Oklahoma City, (RV)Missouri Baptist, (RV)St. Thomas, and No. 10 Campbellsville.
Last Time Out for OU
The Braves are coming off a 38-9 win against Friends on Thursday. Freshman
Spencer Rochelle made the most of his opportunity at 184lbs, taking down Friends' Damien Hill. Rochelle pumped up Wilson Field House, which got even more rowdy following
Xavier Schechter's win by fall at 197lbs.
Nationally Ranked OU Wrestlers
- Ottawa has 12 nationally ranked wrestlers in 9 of 10 weight classes.
Scouting the Opponent
No. 10 Campbellsville is coming off two losses in difficult matchups against No. 9 Menlo and No. 5 Indiana Tech. The 8-3 Tigers currently have 10 nationally ranked wrestlers. Oklahoma City University holds a 4-0 dual record so far this season, and currently has five nationally ranked wrestlers.
St. Thomas is receiving votes in the NAIA Coaches Top-20 Poll with a 2-1 dual record, and have two nationally ranked wrestlers. Missouri Baptist is also receiving votes with a 2-2 record, but with no nationally ranked wrestlers.
Up Next
The Ottawa men's wrestling team await their opponents at the
NWCA National Duals on Jan. 6th, 2023.
