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Weekend Review: Cowboys Drop Cornell, Take Team Title in Reno
December 20, 2016 | Cowboy Wrestling
STILLWATER – The Oklahoma State Cowboy wrestling team was back in action this weekend. The Pokes dropped eighth-ranked Cornell in a tight, 23-19 dual match at Gallagher-Iba Arena on Friday night before heading west to Reno, Nev., where a number of Cowboy reserves stepped up to push OSU to the tournament team title.
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Cowboys Hold Off Cornell
The top-ranked Oklahoma State wrestling team improved its undefeated record to 5-0 Friday night, coming back to defeat No. 8 Cornell, 23-19, in Gallagher-Iba Arena.
Senior Anthony Collica provided the highlight of the dual, pinning Joey Galasso in 3:31 to put the Cowboys up six with two matches remaining and allowing Joe Smith to seal the win for the Cowboys with a major decision over Kyle Simaz in his first action of the year.
Cornell jumped up early, taking a 7-0 lead after taking the first two matches of the night. Cowboy senior Kyle Crutchmer dropped the first match of the night, 3-2, to sixth-ranked Brian Realbuto at 174 pounds for his first loss of the season. Senior Nolan Boyd was defeated by top-ranked Gabe Dean in a 14-6 major decision at 184 pounds.
Redshirt sophomore Preston Weigel got the Cowboys on the board at 197 pounds, gutting out a 3-2 decision over Cornell's Ben Honis thanks to a takedown with 40 seconds remaining in the match that put the Russell, Kan., product on top.
Heavyweight Austin Schafer continued the strong start to his senior season, recording a 7-3 decision over Craig Scott that would pull Oklahoma State within one of the Big Red. Schafer led throughout the match and moved to a perfect 8-0 on the season with the win.
After Nick Piccininni was pinned at 125, redshirt freshman Kaid Brock sparked the Cowboys at 133 with a major decision over 17th-ranked Mark Grey that was the first of four-straight wins for OSU.
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Top-ranked Dean Heil evened the team score at 13 apiece after a 6-1 decision at 141 pounds. The win pushed his perfect record on the year to 9-0.
Collica gave the lead to the Cowboys for good with his pin. The senior started hot, picking up three takedowns and a nearfall halfway through the first to eventually lead 13-4 after one. Collica continued that aggressiveness in the second, picking up a couple more takedowns before finally getting Galasso on his back for the fall. The win was Collica's second-straight bonus point victory, moving him to 4-0 overall this season.
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Smith sealed the win for OSU in his return to the mat, posting a 15-6 major decision over Simaz to put the Cowboys on top, 23-13.
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Cowboys Claim Team Title, Three Individual Titles in Reno
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Despite no starters making the trip, the Oklahoma State wrestling team brought home the Reno Tournament of Champions team title Sunday afternoon as three Cowboys claimed individual championships in Boo Lewallen, Jordan Rogers and Derek White. Competing in the first collegiate event of his career, Lewallen was also named the tournament's Most Outstanding Wrestler.
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Lewallen went 5-0 on the day, including a pair of major decisions, to bring home the 141-pound title. The redshirt freshman, who sat out last season due to injury, capped off the event by knocking off seventh-ranked and last year's NCAA runner-up Bryce Meredith of Wyoming in a 7-3 decision.
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Senior Jordan Rogers was the second Cowboy to earn top honors at his weight, sweeping through the 174-pound bracket to earn the title. Rogers started hot, picking up two falls and a major decision in his first three matches. After winning his semifinal contest by injury default, he matched up with Austin Dewey of Boise State in the finals, gutting out a 6-4 victory.
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Derek White brought home the title at 197 pounds, remaining steady throughout the day to win his second event as a Cowboy. White notched a pair of major decisions on his way to a 4-0 day, wrapping it up with a 7-3 decision over Cal Poly's J.T. Goodwin. The win moves White to 12-2 overall this season.
Overall, 12 Cowboys placed in Reno. A look at the full list below:
Cowboy Medalists - Reno Tournament of Champions
125: Eli Hale (2nd), Zac Gentzler (4th)
133: Mike Magaldo (3rd), Lincoln Olson (5th)
141: Boo Lewallen (1st), Tristan Moran (3rd)
149: Geo Martinez* (5th)
157: Davey Dolan (3rd)
165: Hestin Lamons (6th)
174: Jordan Rogers (1st)
197: Derek White (1st)
HWT: Tanner Allen (5th)
*competed unattached
Up Next…
The Cowboys will enjoy a brief holiday break before heading back out on the road to the Southern Scuffle Jan. 1-2 in Chattanooga, Tenn.
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You want highlights? We've got highlights!
— OSU Cowboy Wrestling (@CowboyWrestling) December 17, 2016
Check out our favorite moments from last night's win over Cornell! #okstate pic.twitter.com/eDRWdUaeur
Cowboys Hold Off Cornell
The top-ranked Oklahoma State wrestling team improved its undefeated record to 5-0 Friday night, coming back to defeat No. 8 Cornell, 23-19, in Gallagher-Iba Arena.
Senior Anthony Collica provided the highlight of the dual, pinning Joey Galasso in 3:31 to put the Cowboys up six with two matches remaining and allowing Joe Smith to seal the win for the Cowboys with a major decision over Kyle Simaz in his first action of the year.
Cornell jumped up early, taking a 7-0 lead after taking the first two matches of the night. Cowboy senior Kyle Crutchmer dropped the first match of the night, 3-2, to sixth-ranked Brian Realbuto at 174 pounds for his first loss of the season. Senior Nolan Boyd was defeated by top-ranked Gabe Dean in a 14-6 major decision at 184 pounds.
Redshirt sophomore Preston Weigel got the Cowboys on the board at 197 pounds, gutting out a 3-2 decision over Cornell's Ben Honis thanks to a takedown with 40 seconds remaining in the match that put the Russell, Kan., product on top.
Heavyweight Austin Schafer continued the strong start to his senior season, recording a 7-3 decision over Craig Scott that would pull Oklahoma State within one of the Big Red. Schafer led throughout the match and moved to a perfect 8-0 on the season with the win.
After Nick Piccininni was pinned at 125, redshirt freshman Kaid Brock sparked the Cowboys at 133 with a major decision over 17th-ranked Mark Grey that was the first of four-straight wins for OSU.
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Kaid Brock puts on a takedown clinic dominating Mark Grey, 17-6. Cornell now leads, 13-10. pic.twitter.com/KZILudJUkg
— FloWrestling (@FloWrestling) December 17, 2016
Top-ranked Dean Heil evened the team score at 13 apiece after a 6-1 decision at 141 pounds. The win pushed his perfect record on the year to 9-0.
Collica gave the lead to the Cowboys for good with his pin. The senior started hot, picking up three takedowns and a nearfall halfway through the first to eventually lead 13-4 after one. Collica continued that aggressiveness in the second, picking up a couple more takedowns before finally getting Galasso on his back for the fall. The win was Collica's second-straight bonus point victory, moving him to 4-0 overall this season.
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Collica with a huge fall for the Cowboys! Oklahoma State now lead, 19-13. pic.twitter.com/m9UxBOoanD
— FloWrestling (@FloWrestling) December 17, 2016
Smith sealed the win for OSU in his return to the mat, posting a 15-6 major decision over Simaz to put the Cowboys on top, 23-13.
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Joe Smith has come out firing! pic.twitter.com/Iuof874rrZ
— FloWrestling (@FloWrestling) December 17, 2016
Cowboys Claim Team Title, Three Individual Titles in Reno
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Team champs! #okstate pic.twitter.com/sEchC2U9M3
— OSU Cowboy Wrestling (@CowboyWrestling) December 19, 2016
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And your Most Outstanding Wrestler: @IPickAnkles1! His first collegiate event! #okstate pic.twitter.com/3KqO9wT8cA
— OSU Cowboy Wrestling (@CowboyWrestling) December 19, 2016
Despite no starters making the trip, the Oklahoma State wrestling team brought home the Reno Tournament of Champions team title Sunday afternoon as three Cowboys claimed individual championships in Boo Lewallen, Jordan Rogers and Derek White. Competing in the first collegiate event of his career, Lewallen was also named the tournament's Most Outstanding Wrestler.
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.@CowboyWrestling non-starters Lewallen, Rogers, White win Reno Tournament of Champions titles https://t.co/Hn0r0LRhtM pic.twitter.com/iOa3L2JpzV
— USA Wrestling (@USAWrestling) December 19, 2016
Lewallen went 5-0 on the day, including a pair of major decisions, to bring home the 141-pound title. The redshirt freshman, who sat out last season due to injury, capped off the event by knocking off seventh-ranked and last year's NCAA runner-up Bryce Meredith of Wyoming in a 7-3 decision.
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Not a typo!
— FloWrestling (@FloWrestling) December 19, 2016
NCAA Finalist Bryce Meredith falls to Oklahoma State BACKUP Boo Lewallen. https://t.co/Tipbs0ZZry pic.twitter.com/3wYLk4tzo1
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See what @IPickAnkles1 had to say about his big day in Reno! #okstate pic.twitter.com/WLyhk9dcDc
— OSU Cowboy Wrestling (@CowboyWrestling) December 19, 2016
Senior Jordan Rogers was the second Cowboy to earn top honors at his weight, sweeping through the 174-pound bracket to earn the title. Rogers started hot, picking up two falls and a major decision in his first three matches. After winning his semifinal contest by injury default, he matched up with Austin Dewey of Boise State in the finals, gutting out a 6-4 victory.
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We talked to Jordan Rogers about his Reno title at 174. See what the senior had to say. #okstate pic.twitter.com/i1qZMU186F
— OSU Cowboy Wrestling (@CowboyWrestling) December 19, 2016
Derek White brought home the title at 197 pounds, remaining steady throughout the day to win his second event as a Cowboy. White notched a pair of major decisions on his way to a 4-0 day, wrapping it up with a 7-3 decision over Cal Poly's J.T. Goodwin. The win moves White to 12-2 overall this season.
Overall, 12 Cowboys placed in Reno. A look at the full list below:
Cowboy Medalists - Reno Tournament of Champions
125: Eli Hale (2nd), Zac Gentzler (4th)
133: Mike Magaldo (3rd), Lincoln Olson (5th)
141: Boo Lewallen (1st), Tristan Moran (3rd)
149: Geo Martinez* (5th)
157: Davey Dolan (3rd)
165: Hestin Lamons (6th)
174: Jordan Rogers (1st)
197: Derek White (1st)
HWT: Tanner Allen (5th)
*competed unattached
Up Next…
The Cowboys will enjoy a brief holiday break before heading back out on the road to the Southern Scuffle Jan. 1-2 in Chattanooga, Tenn.
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