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Izzak Olejnik Victorious at All-Star Classic
November 21, 2023 | Cowboy Wrestling
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Oklahoma State wrestler Izzak Olejnik picked up an 8-2 decision over No. 4 Dean Hamiti of Wisconsin at the NWCA All-Star Classic presented by Cliff Keen on Tuesday.
The match remained scoreless after the first three minutes of action, but Olejnik found his offense in the second, recording a takedown and ride out to finish the period with a 3-1 edge. Olejnik, who entered Tuesday ranked No. 6 at 165 pounds by Intermat, then escaped early in the third, secured his riding time point and iced the match with a late takedown.
The All-Star Classic is an exhibition event, meaning results from Tuesday's competition do not count towards a wrestler's record or RPI, but Olejnik's victory continues the strong start to his Cowboy career. He is 5-0 on the season, earning bonus points in each of his five matches, and now boasts an exhibition win against a top-five opponent. Hamiti entered Tuesday with a 5-1 record and had won each of the previous three collegiate matches between him and Olejnik.
Olejnik and the Cowboys will return to action on December 1-2 at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational. Fans can watch on FloWrestling.com, while updates will be provided as they become available by @CowboyWrestling on X and @cowboywrestling on Instagram.
The match remained scoreless after the first three minutes of action, but Olejnik found his offense in the second, recording a takedown and ride out to finish the period with a 3-1 edge. Olejnik, who entered Tuesday ranked No. 6 at 165 pounds by Intermat, then escaped early in the third, secured his riding time point and iced the match with a late takedown.
The All-Star Classic is an exhibition event, meaning results from Tuesday's competition do not count towards a wrestler's record or RPI, but Olejnik's victory continues the strong start to his Cowboy career. He is 5-0 on the season, earning bonus points in each of his five matches, and now boasts an exhibition win against a top-five opponent. Hamiti entered Tuesday with a 5-1 record and had won each of the previous three collegiate matches between him and Olejnik.
Olejnik and the Cowboys will return to action on December 1-2 at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational. Fans can watch on FloWrestling.com, while updates will be provided as they become available by @CowboyWrestling on X and @cowboywrestling on Instagram.
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