Oklahoma State University Athletics
Oliver Named Big 12 Wrestler of the Week
February 13, 2012 | Cowboy Wrestling
Feb. 13, 2012
STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State 133-pounder Jordan Oliver was named the Big 12 Wrestler of the Week for his performance in the NWCA National Duals, the conference announced today.
Oliver, a junior ranked No. 1 nationally in his weight class, helped lead the Cowboys to the NWCA Mat Mayhem Stillwater region title Sunday. The Easton, Pa., native downed two ranked opponents on the day, earning a major decision over No. 17 Zach Zehner of Wyoming and a 7-3 decision over No. 2 Logan Stieber of Ohio State.
With the wins, Oliver moves to 18-1 on the year and 6-1 against ranked opponents. He has been a key part of Oklahoma State's perfect 14-0 dual record. In 14 dual matches, he has scored 71 team points with a 13-1 record. He also tallied 64 takedowns in those dual matches to lead the Cowboys.
Oliver also leads OSU with an incredible 14 falls in his 19 bouts. Oliver's wins Sunday helped the Cowboys win two duals over top-10 opponents, including a 28-7 win over No. 10 Wyoming and a 25-6 win over No. 6 Ohio State.
Last season, Oliver became the first Big 12 wrestler to be honored three times in one season, making this his fourth career honor.
It marks the second time a Cowboy wrestler has received the recognition this year, as heavyweight Alan Gelogaev was honored on Jan. 23.
The Cowboys are back in action Thursday when they take on the Sooners of Oklahoma in the Bedlam match at 7 p.m. in Norman.
