FloWrestling would like to extend its condolences to the Toal family and the Missouri wrestling community. Below is the statement from the team regarding the untimely passing of B.J. Toal, a two-time Ohio state champ and brother of former Tiger Zach Toal, as well some public support shown from the community.

STATEMENT FROM MIZZOU WRESTLING: Mizzou Wrestling and Mizzou Athletics is saddened to hear of the passing of former wrestler B.J. Toal, who passed away yesterday after being involved in an April 1 accident. With his older brother Zach being on the team as well, the Toal family has been a part of the TigerStyle family for a long time and forever will be. Our thoughts and prayers are with B.J.'s family and friends during this time of grief.

STATEMENT FROM HEAD COACH BRIAN SMITH: "I remember meeting B.J. when he was in 8th grade. I joked with his older brother Zach that he was stronger than him and I knew I would recruit him even though he wasn't in high school yet. He came in with a great recruiting class, and we had high expectations, but unfortunately injuries kept him from reaching those expectations. The great thing about B.J. was he continued to share his passion for wrestling through coaching and other avenues. He impacted so many other people's lives, just like he impacted ours. The TigerStyle family is going through a tough time right now, my biggest prayers are with his family helping them get through this." 

We're deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former #Mizzou wrestler B.J. Toal.

The Toal family is in our thoughts. pic.twitter.com/3o1RHuAPws

— #TigerStyle (@MizzouWrestling) April 11, 2017

 

Thoughts and prayers to the friends and family of BJ Toal. https://t.co/XZSYv7jySx

— Missouri Wrestling (@missouriwrestle) April 11, 2017

 

Everyone please keep praying for my good friend @BJToal. One of the strongest men I know. We all love you Bruce and we're all here for you.

— Alan Waters (@A_DUB_1) April 6, 2017

 

Very very sad. BJ Toal passed away tonight. Was such a stud in hs. Thoughts and prayers to Ohio and U of Mizzou wrestling communities.

— Willie Saylor (@WillieAtFLO) April 11, 2017

 

Bad things happen to good people. Prayers for the Toal family

— Ryan Ford (@rydog138) April 11, 2017

 

RIP B.J. Toal. Ohio wrestling community is saddened by the news. Prayers go out to the Toal family!

— Jude (@JudeThe_Dude) April 11, 2017