ST. LOUIS, Mo. - The Spartans begin their season at home in a dual against the Baker Wildcats. In a hard fought duel throughout they fell 31-13, with MBU winning three of the 10 matches.

No. 8 ranked sophomore De'yton Young started the scoring in the 110-pound weight class against another nationally ranked grappler. Young was quick to work, and ended the match with a tech fall in under a minute.

At 138, Demetria Higgins first match of her career went the full length in a hard fought battle against a ranked opponent, scoring a point for the Spartans.

At 160, it was an aggressive bout with sophomore Kenlee Fish taking the mount. Fish scored six points in a full-length match, earning another point for MBU.

In her collegiate debut, Lexington Johnson showed her dominance early with two takedowns, winning via decision not allowing any points at 180.

To close out the dual at 207, sophomore Mckenzie Mills controlled the match off the bat, winning in a technical fall to secure four more points for the Spartans.

The Spartans continue the season Friday in the Falcon Open at Friends University.