SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Drury men's wrestling looks to continue its strong start to the season with home duals against Kentucky Wesleyan and Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) opponent No. 9 Grand Valley State on Saturday, followed by the ninth edition of the Drury Open on Sunday.
The Panthers (4-1) open their home schedule against Kentucky Wesleyan Saturday at Weiser Gym. Kentucky Wesleyan has yet to compete in a dual this season, having opened with an intrasquad dual on Nov. 1.
SERIES HISTORY VS. KENTUCKY WESLEYAN
- Drury leads the all-time series 1-0.
- The Panthers claimed a 50-0 victory in the programs' first meeting on Jan. 14, 2023, in Springfield.
Following the Kentucky Wesleyan matchup, Drury takes on No. 9 Grand Valley State at noon in its GLVC opener. The Lakers are in their first season as an associate member of the conference, joining the league for the 2026-27 season.
Grand Valley State enters the weekend 0-1 in duals following a 30-12 loss to No. 3 Wisconsin-Parkside. The Lakers finished 12th at the NCAA Division II National Championships last season and entered the 2026-27 campaign with five nationally ranked wrestlers, including top-ranked heavyweight Carter Blough.
SERIES HISTORY VS. NO. 9 GRAND VALLEY STATE
- Saturday marks the first meeting between the programs.
- Grand Valley State is competing in its first season as a GLVC associate member.
On Sunday, Drury hosts the ninth edition of the Drury Open, beginning at 9 a.m. at Weiser Gym. The Panthers welcome wrestlers from 18 different programs, including GLVC opponents Grand Valley State and McKendree.
Last season,
Mason Knight claimed the 149-pound title as a freshman, while returners
Bryson Humphries,
Jeremiah Halter and
Brady Griffin finished as runners-up.
STORYLINES
- Drury enters the weekend riding a four-dual winning streak, its longest in program history.
- The Panthers have already doubled their dual win total from last season, when they finished 2-13.
- Drury is off to a 4-1 start in its first season under head coach Bryce Walker.
- Cole Robertson is undefeated at 5-0 this season at 197 pounds, including one fall and one technical fall.
- Freshman Graidy Rice is 4-2 at 125 pounds and went 3-0 last weekend.
- Knight is 4-1 at 149 pounds, including three wins by decision.
- Garrett Salt, Bryson Humphries and Hunter Tennison each have three wins this season.
UP NEXT
Drury stays home to face Ouachita Baptist on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. at Weiser Gym.
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