Clarksville, Ark. - The University of the Ozarks wrestling team opened the 2026-27 season against Carl Albert State College ending with a 24-24 tie Wednesday night at the Takedowns On The Turf.

In front on a packed crowd at the softball field of the Wilson Athletic Complex, the Eagles recorded five individual victories, including three pins, but Carl Albert State rallied with five wins of its own to produce the deadlock.

Ozarks got off to a strong start at 125 pounds as Davian McConnell pinned Devon Frazier in 2:06. Javin Douglas followed with a dominant performance at 133 pounds, earning a 16-1 technical fall over Chris Lawson in 5:33 to give the Eagles an early 11-0 advantage. After Carl Albert State picked up three consecutive victories, Cash Bray stopped the run at 174 pounds with a pin of Braden Carothers at 5:47. Jemarion Moore added a major decision at 184 pounds, defeating Uriah Delonia 14-4. Jadaan Anderson continued the Eagles' momentum at 197 pounds with a 4-1 decision over Zeke Palos.

Carl Albert State claimed the heavyweight match to close out the dual, resulting in the 24-24 tie.

Ozarks Individual Results:

• 125: Davian McConnell def. Devon Frazier (Carl Albert State), Fall 2:06.
• 133: Javin Douglas def. Chris Lawson (Carl Albert State), Technical Fall 16-1, 5:33.
• 141: Cameron Hebert lost to Jack Egbert (Carl Albert State), Decision 9-8.
• 149: Landon Rofkahr lost to Preston Reyna (Carl Albert State), Fall 1:40.
• 157: Marcus Ceasar lost to Sean Brown (Carl Albert State), Decision 12-7.
• 165: Robert Mullins lost to Aiden Cox (Carl Albert State), Fall 0:35.
• 174: Cash Bray def. Braden Carothers (Carl Albert State), Fall 5:47.
• 184: Jemarion Moore def. Uriah Delonia (Carl Albert State), Major Decision 14-4.
• 197: Jadaan Anderson def. Zeke Palos (Carl Albert State), Decision 4-1.
• 285: Tony Hatley lost to Contrell Richardson (Carl Albert State), Fall 0:49.

The Eagle will take on Carl Albert against this coming Saturday in Poteau, Oklahoma.