1979 Team Scores | ||
| Institution | Finish (Pts.) | |
| Truman State University | Champions (73) | |
| Northwest Missouri State University | Second (64.25) | |
| Southwest Missouri State University | Third (55.75) | |
| Central Missouri State University | Fourth (51.25) | |
| Southeast Missouri State University | Fifth (41.5) | |
| University of Missouri-Rolla | Sixth (29) | |
| Lincoln (Mo.) | Seventh (1.5) | |
Truman Place Finishers | ||
| Wt. Class | Name | Place Finisher |
| 118-pound | Rocky Streb | Fourth |
| 126-pound | Kurt Clevenger | Fourth |
| 134-pound | Larry Steinkamp | Second |
| 142-pound | Mark Howard | Third |
| 150-pound | Mike Duffy | MIAA Champion*^ |
| 158-pound | Keith Moore | MIAA Champion* |
| 167-pound | Tim DeHart | Third |
| 177-pound | Chris Wehr | Second |
| 190-pound | Dan Gerot | Second |
| HWT | No place finishers | |
*=Second Title; ^=Voted Outstanding Wrestler | ||