Oklahoma State University Athletics
Former Cowboy Wrestlers Compete in U.S. Open
October 09, 2020 | Cowboy Wrestling
STILLWATER – Two former Oklahoma State wrestlers will compete in the 2020 U.S. Open Senior Nationals tournament beginning Saturday in Coralville, Iowa.
Derek White is the No. 9 seed in the 125 kg men's freestyle weight class while Dean Heil will compete as the No. 6 seed in the 65 kg class.
White was the 2019 national runner up at heavyweight earning All-American honors for the first time in his career. He won two Big 12 titles and piled up a 75-15 record in his three years wrestling for the Cowboys.
Dean Heil was a two-time national champion and three-time All-American at 141 pounds. He racked up 116 wins as a Cowboy including 32 in an undefeated junior season.
The ex-Cowboys will take the mat for the first time at 10 a.m. on Saturday and the competition will conclude Sunday afternoon. You can follow the event at FloWrestling.org.
Derek White is the No. 9 seed in the 125 kg men's freestyle weight class while Dean Heil will compete as the No. 6 seed in the 65 kg class.
White was the 2019 national runner up at heavyweight earning All-American honors for the first time in his career. He won two Big 12 titles and piled up a 75-15 record in his three years wrestling for the Cowboys.
Dean Heil was a two-time national champion and three-time All-American at 141 pounds. He racked up 116 wins as a Cowboy including 32 in an undefeated junior season.
The ex-Cowboys will take the mat for the first time at 10 a.m. on Saturday and the competition will conclude Sunday afternoon. You can follow the event at FloWrestling.org.
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