Oklahoma State University Athletics
Dieringer Named Big 12 Wrestler of the Month
December 01, 2014 | Cowboy Wrestling
IRVING, Texas – Oklahoma State junior wrestler Alex Dieringer earned the second Big 12 honor of his career as he was named the Big 12 Wrestler of the Month for November, the league announced today.
After bumping up a weight class since last season, the returning NCAA champion has continued to turn in dominating performances. He started the season with a 4-2 win over No. 2 Nick Sulzer of Virginia at the NWCA All-Star Classic. On Nov. 17, the Cowboys kicked off the dual season with a double-header in Miami, Okla., where Dieringer recorded a 13-0 major decision and a 17-1 technical fall. The following weekend, he tallied four falls and a major decision en route to winning the 165-pound title at the Joe Parisi Open. Most recently, Dieringer defeated No. 14 Nick Wanzek of second-ranked Minnesota, 9-2, in a road dual.
“It's great to be named wrestler of the month, but I have to keep working hard in the room and keep getting in better shape,” Dieringer said. “I feel like I've been putting in some pretty work so far. I had seven matches with bonus points out of eight. I just need to keep at it.”
So far, the 165-pounder is 8-0 on the season with a 3-0 mark in dual action. Of his eight wins, seven came with bonus-points attached, including four falls, two major decisions and a technical fall.
Dieringer and the rest of the Cowboys return to Gallagher-Iba Arena this week for the 171st Bedlam dual on Dec. 7 at 2 p.m.
Single dual and season tickets are still available. For tickets, contact the Oklahoma State Athletics Sales & Customer Service office at 877-ALL-4-OSU (877-255-4678) or online at www.okstate.com/tickets.
