THIS WEEKEND IN PEACOCK MEN'S WRESTLING… The wrestling team returns to Fayette this weekend as they host two GLVC duals in Dorman Gymnasium. They take on Maryville on Friday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. and Drury on Sunday, Jan. 28 at 2 p.m.
LIVE OPTIONS… There will be a pair of live options for those who are unable to make it to Dorman Gymnasium this weekend. Both live scoring and a webcast can be found through the links attached with this story. Fans can also refer to UIUPeacocks.com/Live for all links on each match day.
DIGITAL GAMEDAY PROGRAM… Fans can access an interactive and digital program for UIU's home duals at any time at UIUPeacocks.com/Programs. The digital programs are available to fans both at our duals and those at home watching the action. QR Codes will be located around the facility to scan with your cell phone's camera that will link you directly to that dual's specific digital program.
BLACKOUT THEME… This Friday's dual versus Maryville at 7 p.m. will be a "blackout" theme. Come dressed to support!
MIKE OLSON ALUMNI DUAL… CALLING ALL PEACOCK WRESTLING ALUMNI - The Mike Olson Alumni Dual will be held Sunday, Jan. 28 when the Peacocks take on Drury University in a GLVC dual. The alumni social (complimentary snacks and cash bar) will be held in the VIP Suite in Dorman Memorial Gym beginning at 12 p.m. All alumni in attendance will be recognized prior to the dual, which is slated to start at 2 p.m. Go to UIUPeacocks.com/MikeOlson24 to access the free registration and click on the RSVP button for the event. We can't wait to see you in Fayette on the 28th.
NWCA NEW RANKINGS… Upper Iowa men's wrestling was tabbed 15
th in the latest rankings by the NWCA after accumulating 32 total points. The Peacocks showcased three wrestlers in the rankings:
Tate Murty (141)
Eric Faught (157) and
Chase Luensman (165). Lunesman was ranked second at 165, trailing David Hunsberger of Lander in the number one spot. The senior is 15-4 on the season and has recorded 31 takedowns. Murty was slotted fifth in the latest poll at 141 pounds. He holds a 12-5 mark on the year and has registered six wins by fall, while executing 18 takedowns. Faught was tabbed eighth at 157 pounds. He has strung together 12 wins and only three losses so far this season while tallying a team-high 35 takedowns.
UIU'S PROBABLE LINEUP… As a team, Upper Iowa has posted 258 wins in 465 matches for a win percentage of 55.4% with 170 bonus-point wins including 89 falls, 42 tech falls and 67 major decisions. The following individuals are prepped and ready to suit up this weekend in UIU's two conference duals.
SCOUTING THE SAINTS… Maryville is 2-4 on the season and 1-0 in GLVC action. They defeated No. 10 McKendree by a score of 23-22 on Jan. 12. The Saints had lost four duals straight before picking up a win over No. 19 Central Missouri 22-15 this past Sunday to break the streak. MU is currently receiving votes in the NWCA Division II Rankings and is slotted No. 20 in The Open Mat Rankings. They feature three ranked wrestlers; No. 14 Evan Binder at 133, No. 11 Jeremiah Larson at 197 and No. 11 Ryan Herman at 285.
PREVIEWING THE PANTHERS… Drury's record is 2-2 overall and 2-0 in the conference. So far this year, they have trumped both Quincy (34-15) and Davenport (35-12). Their two losses earlier this season came to No. 4 St. Cloud State (46-5) and Central Missouri (47-4).
ON THE HORIZON… The Peacocks are back on the mat Sunday, Feb. 4 in Fayette for their last home dual of the season. They host Minnesota State Mankato at 2 p.m.
