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Returner Spotlight: Dean Heil
October 27, 2017 | Cowboy Wrestling
Oklahoma State wrestling senior Dean Heil is coming off an undefeated 2017 season that saw the 141-pounder claim his second-straight NCAA Championship. As he leads the Cowboys into the 2018 campaign, Heil looks to become the 17th Cowboy in school history to win three individual titles.
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2016-17 Highlights
- Posted a perfect 32-0 overall record with a 15-0 dual mark on the way to his second-straight national title at 141 pounds and the 142nd individual title in program history.
- Recorded ranked wins over No. 16 Jared Prince of Navy, No. 8 Jaydin Eierman of Missouri, No. 5 Anthony Ashnault of Rutgers in the NCAA Tournament before upending No. 6 George DiCamillo of Virginia, 6-3, in the title bout.
- His 32-0 season marked the 15th undefeated season of 29 wins or more in program history.
- Won his third Big 12 title at 141 pounds, defeating No. 8 Bryce Meredith of Wyoming in the finals.
- Named the Big 12 Wrestler of the Year.
- Posted 13 wins over ranked opponents on the season.
- Tallied 12 bonus point wins, including six major decisions, four technical falls, and two falls.
- Both of his pins came in the Big 12 Tournament.
- Earned his second Southern Scuffle individual title, recording top-10 wins over No. 9 Tommy Thorn of Minnesota, No. 7 George DiCamillo of Virginia and No. 5 Joey Ward of North Carolina in the title match.
- Earned a team-leading 53 dual points for the Pokes.
- His 48 takedowns were second on the team .
- Named to the Big 12 and NWCA All-Academic Teams.
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Preseason Rankings
Unanimous No. 1
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2016-17 Highlights
- Posted a perfect 32-0 overall record with a 15-0 dual mark on the way to his second-straight national title at 141 pounds and the 142nd individual title in program history.
- Recorded ranked wins over No. 16 Jared Prince of Navy, No. 8 Jaydin Eierman of Missouri, No. 5 Anthony Ashnault of Rutgers in the NCAA Tournament before upending No. 6 George DiCamillo of Virginia, 6-3, in the title bout.
- His 32-0 season marked the 15th undefeated season of 29 wins or more in program history.
- Won his third Big 12 title at 141 pounds, defeating No. 8 Bryce Meredith of Wyoming in the finals.
- Named the Big 12 Wrestler of the Year.
- Posted 13 wins over ranked opponents on the season.
- Tallied 12 bonus point wins, including six major decisions, four technical falls, and two falls.
- Both of his pins came in the Big 12 Tournament.
- Earned his second Southern Scuffle individual title, recording top-10 wins over No. 9 Tommy Thorn of Minnesota, No. 7 George DiCamillo of Virginia and No. 5 Joey Ward of North Carolina in the title match.
- Earned a team-leading 53 dual points for the Pokes.
- His 48 takedowns were second on the team .
- Named to the Big 12 and NWCA All-Academic Teams.
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Preseason Rankings
Unanimous No. 1
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