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Returner Spotlight: Nick Piccininni
October 11, 2017 | Cowboy Wrestling
Nick Piccininni heads into his redshirt sophomore year with plenty of confidence after claiming the first All-America honor of his career as a freshman in 2017 to go along with his Big 12 Championship. Keep an eye out for the East Setauket, N.Y., product early next month at the NWCA All-Star Classic, where he'll battle defending national champion Darian Cruz of Lehigh.
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2016-17 Highlights
- Went 27-8 overall with as 12-3 dual mark in his first season as a starter at 125 pounds.
- All-American at 125, going 5-2 with ranked wins over No. 9 Josh Rodriguez of North Dakota State, No. 7 Sean Russell of Edinboro and No. 10 Jack Mueller of Virginia to finish fourth overall at the national tournament.
- With the honor, became the program's 35th freshman All-American.
- Snagged his first Big 12 title, defeating No. 4 Josh Rodriguez in sudden victory in the finals to pick up the crown.
- Earned 12 bonus point wins, including seven tech falls, four major decisions and a pin.
- Tallied seven ranked wins on the season.
- Recorded 53 dual points for the Pokes to tie for the most on the team.
- Finished sixth at the Southern Scuffle to help the Pokes to their first team title at the event.
- Led the Cowboys in nearfalls with 19.
- Took home top honors at 125 pounds at the Outlaw Open.
- First-time NCAA qualifier.
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Preseason Rankings
Intermat – No. 4
WIN Magazine – No. 4
FloWrestling – No. 5
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2016-17 Highlights
- Went 27-8 overall with as 12-3 dual mark in his first season as a starter at 125 pounds.
- All-American at 125, going 5-2 with ranked wins over No. 9 Josh Rodriguez of North Dakota State, No. 7 Sean Russell of Edinboro and No. 10 Jack Mueller of Virginia to finish fourth overall at the national tournament.
- With the honor, became the program's 35th freshman All-American.
- Snagged his first Big 12 title, defeating No. 4 Josh Rodriguez in sudden victory in the finals to pick up the crown.
- Earned 12 bonus point wins, including seven tech falls, four major decisions and a pin.
- Tallied seven ranked wins on the season.
- Recorded 53 dual points for the Pokes to tie for the most on the team.
- Finished sixth at the Southern Scuffle to help the Pokes to their first team title at the event.
- Led the Cowboys in nearfalls with 19.
- Took home top honors at 125 pounds at the Outlaw Open.
- First-time NCAA qualifier.
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Preseason Rankings
Intermat – No. 4
WIN Magazine – No. 4
FloWrestling – No. 5
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