Oklahoma State University Athletics
Seven Cowboys Claim Titles At The Cliff Keen Kickoff Classic
November 18, 2000 | Cowboy Wrestling
Nov. 18, 2000
TULSA, Okla. - Oklahoma State won seven of 10 titles at the second-annual Cliff Keen Kickoff Classic on Saturday afternoon in the Tulsa Convention Center.
Cowboy starters won titles at 133, 149, 157, 165, 174, 184 and 197 pounds.
All-American Mark Mu-oz was named outstanding wrestler of the tournament, pinning University of Central Oklahoma'sT.J. Tallent in 1:46 in the finals. He also won the most falls in least time award with three falls in 9:04.
Daniel Cormier and Pat Popolizio battled for the starting job at 184 pounds in today'sfinal with Cormier winning a 3-1 overtime decision.
At 133 pounds, third-year starter Charles Walker tightened his grip on the starting spot with a 3-0 decision over teammate John Thompson.
Two-time All-American Reggie Wright and Shane Roller continued to look impressive at 149 and 157 pounds, respectively. Wright major decisioned UCO'sGable Sullivan, 22-9, while Roller majored the Broncos Nathan Gomez, 11-1.
Ty Wilcox decisioned 174-pound starter Tyrone Lewis, 9-5, to win the 165 pound weight class, while Tony Gansen moved up to 174 pounds today and rolled to the title with a 6-2 decision of UCO's Quinton Bell.
The Pokes will return to action on Saturday, Nov. 25, in Norman for the Oklahoma Open.
OSU Results
125 Pounds
2. Matt Brown
133 Pounds
1. Charles Walker
2. John Thompson
141 Pounds
2. Jerrod Sanders
149 Pounds
1. Reggie Wright
157 Pounds
1. Shane Roller
4. Casey Dalton
165 Pounds
1. Ty Wilcox
2. Tyrone Lewis
3. Billy Gabel
174 Pounds
1. Tony Gansen
4. Tony D'Amico
184 Pounds
1. Daniel Cormier
2. Pat Popolizio
197 Pounds
1. Mark Mu-oz (outstanding wrestler)
