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OCU pulls out 18-15 win over Baker
BALDWIN CITY, Kan. - Mitchell Eichenauer's win proved the difference in Oklahoma City University's 18-15 victory Wednesday at the Collins Center in a matchup of top 10-ranked teams in NAIA wrestling. Eichenauer, a junior from Lawton, Okla., nudged past Jacob Nowak 7-4 in the 197-pound match to put the Stars up 18-12. Fifth-ranked OCU improved to 9-5 in duals. Brandon Gebhardt of 10th-ranked Baker defeated Michael Brown 3-1 in the second overtime in the 285-pound bout to finish the contest. At 184, Robert Shadrach cut Baker's deficit to 15-12 with an 8-3 win over Teagan Franco. Kidd Gomez of OCU took away an 11-3 victory over Bo Newport in a clash of top 10-ranked 125-pounders. Gomez, a junior from Noble, Okla., holds the No. 6 spot in the rankings, while Newport is ranked eighth. Jarell Price put Baker ahead 9-4, but OCU answered with wins in the next three matches. Derek Peperas' 11-1 win at 174 provided the Stars a 15-9 advantage. Nik Turner, the NAIA's top-ranked 157-pounder, beat Nathan Sommer 7-3. Kevin Hardy, No. 1 at 165, followed with an 11-1 triumph over Jakob Price. OCU continues its season in the Campbellsville Duals on Saturday in Campbellsville, Ky.
OKLAHOMA CITY 18 BAKER 15 125: Kidd Gomez, OCU, maj. dec. Bo Newport, 11-3 133: A.J. Gassman, BU, dec. Alvie Killingsworth, 8-3 141: Phil Henes, BU, dec. Eric Waggoner, 6-0 149: Jarell Price, BU, dec. Hunter Muskrat, 6-0 157: Nik Turner, OCU, dec. Nathan Sommer, 7-3 165: Kevin Hardy, OCU, maj. dec. Jakob Price, 11-1 174: Derek Peperas, OCU, maj. dec. No. 8 Parker Owen, 11-1 184: Robert Shadrach, Baker, dec. Teagan Franco, 8-3 197: Mitchell Eichenauer, OCU, dec. Jacob Nowak, 7-4 285: Brandon Gebhardt, Baker, dec. Michael Brown, 3-1 (2OT)
OCU Takes Fourth Consecutive WCWA Crown
BRISTOL, Tenn. - Oklahoma City University collected its fourth consecutive Women's College Wrestling Association championship on Saturday at the Student Center Complex. The top-ranked Stars established program highs in the WCWA Championships with 141 points and six individual national champions, besting tournament host King (Tenn.), who had 91 points. Fourteen OCU wrestlers took all-American honors as Emily Webster at 101 pounds, Joey Miller (116), Michaela Hutchison (123), Jennifer Page (143), Kristie Davis (155) and Brittany Delgado (191) won national titles. Kristi Garr at 109, Audrey Morehouse at 130 and Stephanie Geltmacher at 136 picked up runner-up finishes. The Stars' Tessa Plana at 136 and Brittney Roberts at 170 took third place, while Brieana Delgado (130) and Demi Strub (155) were fourth-place finishers. Brianna Rahall of OCU took fifth place at 101. Oklahoma City University now owns 42 national championships in all sports. "Very seldom do you have a team wrestle as hard as they did," said OCU coach Archie Randall, the WCWA coach of the year. "It's amazing. Each team is different. It's different because it's a different group of kids. It will be special to me and special for them. It's pretty exciting. Not too shabby." Hutchison, a senior from Soldotna, Alaska, completed her Stars career with her third national crown and fourth all-American honor. Hutchison's 2-1, 1-0 win over Sarah Hildebrandt of King brought her the national championship. Hutchison had two pins Saturday and complete her season 36-5 and 20 falls. Hutchison went 140-18 with 68 pins for the Stars. Davis, a senior from Mustang, Okla., pinned Sydney Nelson of Cumberlands (Ky.) in 56 seconds for the 155-pound national title. Davis won her second consecutive national championship. Davis, the wife of OCU assistant Link Davis, finished her Stars career with a 70-7 two-year record and 28 falls. Delgado, a senior from Fountain Inn, S.C., posted three falls Saturday in capturing the 191-pound title. She pinned Hillary Greening of Simon Fraser in 1:49 in the final to finish her senior season 28-0 with 16 pins. Delgado ended her OCU career with three national titles, four all-American honors, a 112-8 record and 62 falls. Webster, a freshman from Sedalia, Mo., won the 101-pound national title with a 6-0, 6-0 technical-fall victory over Daphne-Ann Hodgson of Simon Fraser (British Columbia). Webster also had a 7-0, 6-0 win over Opelia Felipe of Cumberlands (Tenn.) in the semifinals. Webster finished her season 33-7. Miller, a junior from Woodward, Okla., triumphed 4-0, 3-0 over Andrea Hughes of Cumberlands to become the first native Oklahoman to win a WCWA title for the Stars. Miller struck for three falls on the way to the finals. Miller's season record was 37-9 with 23 pins. Page, a freshman from Orangevale, Calif., upended No. 1-ranked Alli Ragan of King 3-1, 3-2 for the 143-pound crown. Page (32-8) racked up two pins en route to the finals. "We had nine in the finals," Randall said. "It was like a dual against the nation. We won the dual because we won six matches. All four seniors finished as all-Americans. All four seniors finished well. "I can't say enough about my assistant Link Davis. He's a major contributor to our success, and he has been from the get-go."
Stars accrue academic accolades
OCU won a WCWA academic team award with its 3.29 cumulative grade-point average. Two Stars took individual academic awards by maintaining 3.5 GPAs - Plana and Beatrize Martinez.
Women's College Wrestling Association Championships At Bristol, Tenn. Student Center Complex at King College Team Scoring: 1. Oklahoma City, 141; 2. King (Tenn.), 91; 3. Simon Fraser (British Columbia), 77; 4. Lindenwood (Mo.), 64; 5. Cumberlands (Ky.), 39; 6. Missouri Valley, 21; 7. Wayland Baptist (Texas), 20; 8. Menlo (Calif.), 17; 9. Waldorf (Iowa), 6; 10. Northwest Kansas Technical, 5; 11. Jamestown (N.D.), 3; 12. Missouri Baptist, 2; 13. Pacific (Ore.), 2. Championship Finals 101: Emily Webster, Oklahoma City, tech. fall Daphne-Ann Hodgson, Simon Fraser, 6-0, 6-0 109: Emily Martin, King, dec. Kristi Garr, Oklahoma City, 3-2, 6-0 116: Joey Miller, Oklahoma City, dec. Andrea Hughes, Cumberlands, 4-0, 3-0 123: Michaela Hutchison, Oklahoma City, dec. Sarah Hildebrandt, King, 2-1, 1-0 130: Shauna Isbell, Lindenwood, dec. Audrey Morehouse, Oklahoma City, 0-1, 1-0, 1-0 136: Krista Revelle, King, dec. Stephanie Geltmacher, Oklahoma City, 3-0, 3-0 143: Jennifer Page, Oklahoma City, dec. Alli Ragan, King, 3-1, 3-2 155: Kristie Davis, Oklahoma City, pinned Sydney Nelson, Cumberlands, 0:56 170: Justina DiStasio, Simon Fraser, pinned Kendra Lewis, Lindenwood, 1-0, 1:56 191: Brittany Delgado, Oklahoma City, pinned Hillary Greening, Simon Fraser, 1:49 Third Place 101: Opelia Felipe, Cumberlands, dec. Shannon Constantine, King, 4-1, 3-1 109: Tessa Ma, Simon Fraser, dec. India Walker, Lindenwood, 1-0, 3-0 116: Kalin Knight-Alvarez, Menlo, dec. Samantha Klingel, King, 6-2, 2-2, 2-1 123: Laura Wilson, Simon Fraser, dec. Summer Sistad, Missouri Valley, 4-0, 4-4 130: Kat Perez, King, pinned Brieana Delgado, Oklahoma City, 0-1, 1:40 136: Tessa Plana, Oklahoma City, pinned Danielle Curliss, Missouri Valley, 0-1, 1:17 143: Tanya Kusse, Lindenwood, dec. Tamrya Mensah, Wayland Baptist, 3-1, 3-0 155: Brittany David, Lindenwood, pinned Demi Strub, Oklahoma City, 1:37 170: Brittney Roberts, Oklahoma City, dec. Julia Salata, King, 2-0, 3-0 191: Miriam Moreno, Wayland Baptist, pinned Angela Vvborny, Wayland Baptist, 1-4, 5-3, 1:45 Fifth Place 101: Brianna Rahall, Oklahoma City, dec. Michiko Araki, Simon Fraser, 1-1, 1-1 109: Michelle Jimenez, Menlo, pinned Jessica Fresh, Waldorf, 0:42 116: Chloe Ivanoff, Simon Fraser, pinned Kayla Bartosch, King, 1:02 123: Courtney Kinimaka, Lindenwood, dec. Priscilla Caldera, Lindenwood, 5-1, 4-1 130: Laura Gordon, Simon Fraser, dec. Brazel Marquez, Menlo, 1-0, 1-0 136: Rachel Shannon, Lindenwood, dec. Kerstin Harmon, Cumberlands, 2-0, 1-0 143: Frances Efiong, Missouri Valley, pinned Crystal Borrow, Lindenwood, 1:58 155: Jenna McLatchy, Simon Fraser, dec. Valerie Rosales, Wayland Baptist, 3-0, 2-0 170: Leya-Justi Luafalemana, Northwest Kansas Technical, dec. Heather O'Connor, 2-0, 2-0 191: Amber Floyd, King, pinned Chelsie Fleming, Jamestown, 3-4, 1:04
OCU seeks fourth WCWA title in a row

BRISTOL, Tenn. - Oklahoma City University boasts the top ranking plus six No. 1-ranked individuals to aid in its quest for its fourth consecutive Women's College Wrestling Association championship.

The WCWA Championships will be contested 8 a.m. Oklahoma time Saturday at King College's Student Center Complex. The championship finals are set for 6 p.m.

Fans can keep up with the tournament via live scoring at TrackWrestling.com or watch on live video. Coaches and wrestlers from the top five teams, including the Stars, will take part in a press conference 2 p.m. Central time Friday that will be available to watch.

OCU captured its fifth consecutive NWCA National Duals title with a 25-14 win over second-ranked King (Tenn.) on Jan. 8 in Springfield, Ill. The Stars' Jennifer Page, a freshman from Orangevale, Calif., took outstanding wrestler of the tournament.

The Stars completed the dual season 22-0. OCU has now won 57 duals in a row and gone 72-0-1 in its last 73 duals. The Stars last lost Nov. 29, 2008 and were tied Oct. 23, 2009.

OCU coach Archie Randall anticipates 10 of OCU's 18 competitors to place Saturday. The top six at each weight in the tournament score points and become all-Americans. The tournament will not award points for winning consolation matches.

"The tournament is going to be close," Randall said. "Stumble any place, and it could cost you. Everybody has two or three kids who can place. No one cares about anybody else. They have to get theirs."

OCU's six top-ranked individuals are Emily Webster at 101 pounds, Joey Miller (116), Michaela Hutchison (123), Audrey Morehouse (130), Kristie Davis (155) and Brittany Delgado (191).
Delgado, a senior from Fountain Inn, S.C., will vie for her third consecutive national championship, while Davis, a senior from Mustang, Okla., will aim to repeat. Hutchison, a senior from Soldotna, Alaska, finished runner-up last year at 121 pounds after winning back-to-back national titles.

Delgado and Hutchison will attempt to become four-time all-Americans. Ashley Hudson, who won the outstanding wrestler award, and Nicole Woody became OCU's first four-time all-Americans last year.

In the 2011 WCWA Championships, OCU outscored Simon Fraser 117-96 on Jan. 29 in Atherton, Calif. Thirteen Stars became all-Americans as OCU won nine of its 10 bouts in the championship and consolation finals.

"We have to finish where we're seeded at," Randall said.

King and third-ranked Simon Fraser will present the toughest challenges for OCU.

"If we place 1-2 at a weight, and they place 1-2 at a weight, we're even," Randall said. "If we have six champions, and they have five champions, it's a matter of who places the highest. King could place 10 as well. Hopefully we place more."

Randall expects a tournament of 170 individuals.

"It's still growing," Randall said about women's wrestling. "Recruiting has become tough."

Women's College Wrestling Association
Team Rankings
1. Oklahoma City
2. King
3. Simon Fraser
4. Lindenwood
5. Cumberlands
6. Wayland Baptist
7. Missouri Valley
8. Jamestown
9. Menlo
10. Waldorf

Individual Rankings
101
1. Emily Webster, Oklahoma City
2. Shannon Constantine, King
3. Daphne-Ann Hodgson, Simon Fraser
4. Opelia Felipe, Cumberlands
5. Brianna Rahall, Oklahoma City
6. Michiko Araki, Simon Fraser
7. Ofelia Valdez, Wayland Baptist
8. Tatiana Perez, King
109
1. Emily Martin, King
2. India Walker, Lindenwood
3. Kristi Garr, Oklahoma City
4. Michelle Jimenez, Menlo
5. Laura Richardson, Menlo
6. Britney Heatherly, Missouri Valley
7. Esthefania Jimenez, Oklahoma City
8. Nicole Yarrington, Jamestown
116
1. Joey Miller, Oklahoma City
2, Tessa Ma, Simon Fraser
3. Samantha Klingel, King
4. Chloe Ivanoff, Simon Fraser
5. Logan Rich, Oklahoma City
6. Andrea Hughes, Cumberlands
7. Kayla Bartosch, King
8. Alex Rodriguez, Lindenwood
123
1. Michaela Hutchison, Oklahoma City
2. Tiffany Sluik, Jamestown
3. Shauna Isbell, Lindenwood
4. Brieana Delgado, Oklahoma City
5. Sara Hilderbrandt, King
6. Summer Sistad, Missouri Valley
7. Laura Wilson, Simon Fraser
8. Natalie Rutt, Jamestown
130
1. Audrey Morehouse, Oklahoma City
2. Cianah Hee, Cumberlands
3. Kayla Brendlinger, King
4. Laura Gordon, Simon Fraser
5. Roni Goodale, Waldorf
6. Brazel Marquez, Menlo
7. Tarkyia Mensah, Wayland Baptist
8. Kat Perez, King
136
1. Kerstin Harmon, Cumberlands
2. Krista Revelle, King
3. Tessa Plana, Oklahoma City
4. Rachel Shannon, Lindenwood
5. Shanice Vernon-Jackson, Wayland Baptist
6. Danielle Curliss, Missouri Valley
7. Hanna Moon, Southwestern Oregon
8. Beatrize Martinez, Oklahoma City
143
1. Alli Ragan, King
2. Jennifer Page, Oklahoma City
3. Tanya Kusse, Lindenwood
4. Stephanie Geltmacher, Oklahoma City
5. Tamrya Mensah, Wayland Baptist
6. Sidney Morrison, Simon Fraser
7. Frances Efiong, Missouri Valley
8. April Ritts, Waldorf
155
1. Kristie Davis, Oklahoma City
2. Jenna McLatchy, Simon Fraser
3. Brittany David, Lindenwood
4. Valerie Rosales, Wayland Baptist
5. Demi Strub, Oklahoma City
6. Jordan Hagerman, Missouri Valley
7. Sydney Nelson, Cumberlands
8. Lorrie Ramos, King
170
1. Julia Salata, King
2. Brittney Roberts, Oklahoma City
3. Kendra Lewis, Lindenwood
4. Justina DiStasio, Simon Fraser
5. Heather O'Connor, Oklahoma City
6. Brittany Jones, Missouri Valley
7. Brenda Mendoza, Wayland Baptist
8. Loraine Herrera, Wayland Baptist
191
1. Brittany Delgado, Oklahoma City
2. Hillary Greening, Simon Fraser
3. Miriam Moreno, Wayland Baptist
4. Angela Vvborny, Wayland Baptist
5. Chelse Fleming, Jamestown
6. Kerri Bumpers, King
7. Paloma Basulto, Missouri Valley
8. Jennette Mitchell, Cumberlands
Gomez's win gives OCU 19-18 triumph over Central Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY - Kidd Gomez's technical fall brought Oklahoma City University a 19-18 victory over Central Oklahoma on Wednesday at Abe Lemons Arena. Gomez, a junior from Noble, Okla., defeated Ryan Brooks 18-3 at 125 pounds in the final match of the dual. Gomez's tech fall was the only one of the dual to provide the tiebreaker. OCU, ranked fifth in NAIA wrestling, improved to 8-5 in duals, while Central Oklahoma, sixth-ranked in NCAA Division II, went to 6-5. Gomez piled up six takedowns, including one more in the final 10 seconds to go up 17-3. Gomez led 10-0 through two periods and picked up two near falls along the way. Gomez accumulated riding time to make the score 18-3 and excite the OCU side of the packed-house crowd. "He's a goer," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "He's one of the best 125-pounders in the nation. His first goal was to pin him. He got the technical fall, but he was still trying to pin him. He did a great job of tying the dual and giving us the win on criteria. "All 10 have to do their job. I'm really proud of the team. This is a big win for our program." Michael Brown preceded Gomez with a 3-1 sudden-victory win, working for a takedown of Cody Dauphin in the extra period. Dauphin had defeated Brown, a freshman from Noble, Okla., twice this season. "We got a big match out of Mike Brown," Randall said. "We worked on the overtime stuff. We worked on everything they did. We had time to prepare. That was huge." OCU's top-ranked individuals notched the Stars' first points of the dual. Nik Turner, a senior from Norman, Okla., picked up three takedowns in the first period. In the second, Kaleb Cradduck rode Turner most of the period and surrendered only a penalty point to Turner. Turner, ranked No. 1 among NAIA 157-pounders, closed out the bout with two takedowns in the third for a 12-6 win. Kevin Hardy, a senior from Solon, Ohio, rode a 7-3 first-period advantage en route to a 12-3 win. Hardy, top-ranked in the NAIA at 165, accumulated two takedowns, a three-point near fall, a two-point near fall and an escape in the first. Derek Peperas posted an 8-3 victory at 174 for OCU. Peperas, a senior from Albuquerque, N.M., registered three takedowns to cut the Stars' deficit to 11-10. Central Oklahoma got off to an 11-0 advantage through the first three matches. Ky Corley won 9-2 over Will Shelton-Delk at 149 to provide Central its lead. "Hopefully this propels us into regionals," Randall said. "We gave up too many bonus points, but it all evened out. No falls, so it was a great dual." The Stars meet Baker (Kan.) at 7 p.m. Feb. 1 in Baldwin City, Kan.
OKLAHOMA CITY 19 CENTRAL OKLAHOMA 18 133: Dustin Reed, UCO, maj. dec. Alvie Killingsworth, 17-6 141: Casy Rowell, UCO, maj. dec. Eric Waggoner, 13-4 149: Ky Corley, UCO, dec. Will Shelton-Delk, 9-2 157: Nik Turner, OCU, dec. Kaleb Cradduck, 12-6 165: Kevin Hardy, OCU, maj. dec. Chris Watson, 12-3 174: Derek Peperas, OCU, dec. Zach Aylor, 8-3 184: Tanner Keck, UCO, maj. dec. Andrew Pontikes, 14-5 197: Jarrett Edison, UCO, dec. Mitchell Eichenauer, 4-1 285: Michael Brown, OCU, dec. Cody Dauphin, 3-1 (SV) 125: Kidd Gomez, OCU, tech. fall Ryan Brooks, 18-3
OCU- Stars set to wrestle Central Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University hosts traditional wrestling power Central Oklahoma at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Stars' final home dual of the season.

OCU, ranked fifth in the NAIA, enters the dual with a 7-5 record. The Stars boast of seven ranked individuals, including top-ranked Kevin Hardy at 165 pounds and Nik Turner at 157.

Hardy, a senior from Solon, Ohio, joined the Stars after becoming an all-American with two-time national champion Notre Dame (Ohio). Hardy captured the Missouri Valley Invitational 165-pound title on Saturday in Marshall, Mo. Hardy has taken four tournament crowns and finished runner-up in another this season.

Turner, a senior from Norman, Okla., has returned to OCU's lineup after redshirting last season. A two-time all-American, Turner won the Missouri Valley Invitational for his third tournament title of the season and fifth of his Stars career.

"We're tough," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "We're even. It depends on who gets bonus points. It's going to be a great event to watch packed full of excitement. It will come down to that one kid you won't expect to be in the spotlight."

OCU's Kidd Gomez, a junior from Noble, Okla., stands fourth in the NAIA's 125-pound ratings, while Derek Peperas, a senior from Albuquerque, N.M., sits fifth in the 174-pound rankings. Michael Brown, a freshman from Noble, Okla., appears at No. 7 in the 285-pound ratings, and Andrew Pontikes, a senior from Elgin, Okla., is eighth at 184.

Mitchell Eichenauer, a junior from Lawton, Okla., holds the 11th spot in the 197 rankings. Eichenauer, Turner, Tyson Campbell and assistant coach John Wilcox were in OCU's lineup for the Stars' only dual victory ever over Central Oklahoma 24-21 on Dec. 4, 2007 at Abe Lemons Arena. Eichenauer is a two-time all-American who finished as NAIA runner-up at 184 as a sophomore in 2008-09.

Central Oklahoma, sixth-ranked in NCAA Division II, holds a 6-4 ledger this season. Three Central Oklahoma individuals show up in the D-II rankings - Tanner Keck, ranked second at 184; Cory Dauphin, fourth at 157 and Trison Graham, sixth at 133. Cory Dauphin is not expected to compete Wednesday.

Tickets will be $6, $4 for students and free to OCU students, faculty and staff with their ID. The dual will be available for viewing via live video stream on OCU's Stretch Internet portal at a cost of $6.95.

PROBABLE LINEUP
OKLAHOMA CITY (7-5) vs.
CENTRAL OKLAHOMA (6-4)
125: Kidd Gomez (21-4), OCU vs. Ryan Brooks (20-12), Central Oklahoma
133: Alvie Killingsworth (11-15), OCU vs. Dustin Reed (7-2), Central Oklahoma
141: Eric Waggoner (15-11), OCU vs. Casy Rowell (23-7), Central Oklahoma
149: Hunter Muskrat (12-14) OR Will Shelton-Delk (13-8), OCU vs. Ky Corley (11-7), Central Oklahoma
157: Nik Turner (28-3), OCU vs. Austin Quinton (8-8) OR Kaleb Cradduck (5-2), Central Oklahoma
165: Kevin Hardy (27-2), OCU vs. Chris Watson (18-8), Central Oklahoma
174: Derek Peperas (29-2), OCU vs. Kelly Henderson (9-8) OR Zach Aylor (7-9), Central Oklahoma
184: Andrew Pontikes (13-14), OCU vs. Tanner Keck (20-6), Central Oklahoma
197: Mitchell Eichenauer (18-8), OCU vs. Jarrett Edison (19-8), Central Oklahoma
285: Michael Brown (24-8), OCU vs. Cody Dauphin (20-8), Central Oklahoma
OCU stomps Ouachita Baptist 29-10
ARKADELPHIA, Ark. - Oklahoma City University thumped Ouachita Baptist (Ark.) 29-10 on Wednesday at Benson-Blackmon Fieldhouse. The Stars, ranked fifth in NAIA wrestling, moved to 7-5 in duals this season. OCU's Michael Brown and Kevin Hardy pinned their opponents. Hardy, a senior from Solon, Ohio, finshed off Tyler Graham in 2:16. Hardy, the top-ranked 165-pounder in the NAIA, provided the Stars a 16-7 advantage. Brown, a freshman from Noble, Okla., defeated Taylor Poe in 2:49. Brown, ranked seventh among NAIA 285-pounders, finished off the OCU rout. Hunter Muskrat cut OCU's deficit to 7-6 with a 5-3 win over Dexter Carter at 149. Nik Turner posted a 10-1 victory over Bobby Williams to put OCU in front 10-7. Turner, a senior from Norman, Okla., holds the No. 1 ranking at 157. Derek Peperas gave OCU a 19-7 lead with a 10-4 win over Gabe Musser at 174. Mitchell Eichenauer of the Stars beat C.J. Hays in a 20-5 technical fall at 197. The Stars compete next in the Missouri Valley Invitational on Jan. 21 in Marshall, Mo.
OKLAHOMA CITY 29 OUACHITA BAPTIST 10 125: Kidd Gomez, OCU, dec. Garrett Evans, 3-1 133: Seth Hutchison, OBU, dec. Alvie Killingsworth, 11-5 141: Josh Myers, OBU, maj. dec. Eric Waggoner, 17-5 149: Hunter Muskrat, OCU, dec. Dexter Carter, 5-3 157: Nik Turner, OCU, maj. dec. Bobby Williams, 10-1 165: Kevin Hardy, OCU, pinned Tyler Graham, 2:16 174: Derek Peperas, OCU, dec. Gabe Musser, 10-4 184: Dallas Smith, OBU, dec. Andrew Pontikes, 11-4 197: Mitchell Eichenauer, OCU, tech. fall C.J. Hays, 20-5 285: Michael Brown, OCU, pinned Taylor Poe, 2:49
OCU takes two of three duals against Newman, Nebraska Kearney and Neosho County

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University men's wrestling picked up a 28-16 win against Newman (Kan.) and fell 25-13 to Nebraska Kearney before pounding Neosho County (Kan.) 43-6 in an exhibition dual Wednesday at Abe Lemons Arena.

The fifth-ranked Stars got three wins from freshman Michael Brown, junior Kidd Gomez and senior Derek Peperas to move to 6-5 on the season.

"We've wrestled seven duals in the last five days, which is a lot for a team," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "But sometimes you have to put them through the paces to find out exactly where they're at. We know that we have five solid kids on the team, we've got some freshmen that need some work and some seniors that are going to be okay."

Peperas kicked off the dual against Newman by pinning Ryan Spencer in two minutes and five seconds. Pepperas is currently ranked fifth at 174 pounds.

Brown, ranked seventh at 285, scored a 5-2 decision against Jacob Cole to put the Stars on top 12-4 through four matches.

At 125, Gomez, ranked fourth, scored a 14-4 major decision over Jordan Krenek. Nik Turner, ranked first at 157, pinned Jake Hattabaugh in 3:22 to finish off Newman 28-16.

Peperas got OCU going in the right direction against Nebraska Kearney, ranked fourth in NCAA Division II, with an 11-2 major decision against Mark Fiala at 174. Fiala is ranked fourth at 174 in NCAA Division II.

Brown and Gomez picked up decisions at 285 and 125 respectively, but after nine matches OCU trailed Nebraska Kearney 25-10. At 165, senior Kevin Hardy, ranked first at 165 scored a 7-1 decision over second-ranked Joey Wilson, but the Stars fell 25-13.

"I thought we could have wrestled a little bit better against Kearny," Randall said. "We won four matches out of the ten, but our freshmen gave up two falls and you can't do that in a dual. But they're young and hopefully come March they'll be ready, and I think they will be."

OCU finished the night with an exhibition dual against Neosho County. The Starts got falls from Turner at 157 and Eric Waggoner at 141. OCU also scored three major decisions from Mitchell Eichenauer at 197, Hunter Muskrat at 149 and Andrew Pontikes at 184 en route to a 43-6 win.

The Stars will return to action against Ouachita Baptist (Ark.) at 7 p.m. on Jan. 18 in Arkadelphia, Ark.

Oklahoma City 28
Newman 16
174: Derek Peperas, OCU, pinned Ryan Spencer, 2:05
184: Tyler Hansenbank, NU, maj. dec. Andrew Pontikes, 13-5
197: Mitchell Eichenauer, OCU, dec. Lorenzo Serna, 9-4
285: Michael Brown, OCU dec. Jacob Cole, 5-2
125: Kidd Gomez, OCU, maj. dec. Jordan Krenek, 14-4
133: Zach Vann, NU, dec. Alvie Killingsworth, 7-4
141: Mitch Arnold, NU, dec. Gage Harrison, 5-3
149: Greg Delk, NU, pinned Will Shelton-Delk, 3:39
157: Nik Turner, OCU, pinned Jake Hattabaugh, 3:32
165: Kevin Hardy, OCU, by forfeit

Nebraska-Kearney 25
Oklahoma City 13
174: Derek Peperas, OCU, maj. dec. Mark Fiala, 11-2
184: Ross Brunkhardt, UNK, dec. Andrew Pontikes, 8-2
197: Matt Lenagh, UNK, dec. Mitchell Eichenauer, 4-2
285: Michael Brown, OCU, dec. Nick Bauman, 4-3
125: Kidd Gomez, OCU, dec. Jordan White, 8-5
133: Stephen Weimer, UNK, pinned Alvie Killingsworth, 0:26
141: Dalton Jensen, UNK, pinned Gage Harrison, 1:31
149: Raufeon Stots, UNK, maj. dec. Hunter Muskrat, 20-6
157: T.J. Hepburn, UNK, dec. Nik Turner, 3-1
165: Kevin Hardy, OCU, dec. Joey Wilson, 7-1

Oklahoma City 43
Neosho Country 6
174: Derek Peperas, OCU, tech. fall Chad Wampler, 19-3
184: Andrew Pontikes, OCU, maj. dec. Edwin Gutierrez, 15-3
197: Mitchell Eichenauer, maj. dec. Cole Carr, 14-2
285: Michael Brown, OCU, dec. Adam Wakefield, 6-0
125: Kidd Gomez, OCU, by forfeit
133: LeRoy Barnes, NCCC, pinned Alvie Killingsworth, 4:13
141: Eric Waggoner, OCU, pinned Javon Haines, 6:33
149: Hunter Muskrat, OCU, maj. dec. Trent Robb, 14-4
157: Nik Turner, OCU, pinned Jonathan Barnat, 1:08
165: Kevin Hardy, OCU, by forfeit
OCU takes fifth consecutive NWCA National Duals crown
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Oklahoma City University captured its fifth consecutive NWCA National Duals championship with a 25-14 triumph over King (Tenn.) on Sunday at the Prairie Capital Convention Center. The No. 1-ranked Stars made the championship dual with a 39-6 conquest of Lindenwood (Mo.) in the semifinals. Three-time defending Women's College Wrestling Association champion OCU notched its 57th consecutive dual victory and improved to 72-0-1 in its last 73 duals. The Stars' Jennifer Page garnered the outstanding wrestler award of the tournament. Page, a freshman from Orangevale, Calif., went 3-0 this weekend. In the championship dual, Page came through with a 1-0, 1-0 victory over Alli Ragan at 143 pounds to put OCU ahead 16-11. Krista Revelle of King won 2-0, 3-0 over Tessa Plana in the 136-pound bout to cut the Stars' lead to 13-11. Kristie Davis of the Stars followed Page with a pin of Lorrie Ramos in 1:38. OCU held a commanding 21-11 advantage. Emily Webster started OCU rolling with a fall in 1:40 over Shannon Constantine at 101. Michaela Hutchison gave OCU a 10-7 lead after the 123-pound match. Hutchison defeated Sarah Hildebrandt 1-0, 4-3. Against fourth-ranked Lindenwood, Davis and Brittney Roberts at 170 recorded falls. Second-ranked Roberts, a junior from Santa Fe, Texas, upended Kendra Lewis, the top-ranked 170-pounder in the nation. Roberts ended her match 29 seconds into the third period. Davis, a senior from Mustang, Okla., won the first period 9-0 before pinning Brittany Davis 1:08 into the second period. OCU's Joey Miller added a technical fall of Alexis Rodriguez 8-1, 6-0 at 116. Hutchison, Webster and Brittany Delgado picked up forfeit wins. OCU faces King at 3 p.m. Jan. 15 in Bristol, Tenn.
OKLAHOMA CITY 39 LINDENWOOD 6 101: Emily Webster, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 5-0) 109: India Walker, LU, dec. Kristi Garr, 4-2, 7-1 (OCU leads 6-3) 116: Joey Miller, OCU, tech. fall Alexis Rodriguez, 8-1, 6-0 (OCU leads 10-4) 123: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 15-4) 130: Audrey Morehouse, OCU, dec. Shauna Isbell, 1-0, 3-0 (OCU leads 18-4) 136: Tessa Plana, OCU, dec. Rachel Shannon, 0-1, 1-0, 2-0 (OCU leads 21-5) 143: Jennifer Page, OCU, dec. Tanya Kusse, 2-0, 4-2 (OCU leads 24-6) 155: Kristie Davis, OCU, pinned Brittany Davis, 9-0, 1:08 (OCU leads 29-6) 170: Brittney Roberts, OCU, pinned Kendra Lewis, 2-4, 6-3, 0:29 (OCU leads 34-6) 191: Brittany Delgado, OCU, by forfeit (OCU wins 39-6)
OKLAHOMA CITY 25 KING 14 101: Emily Webster, OCU, pinned Shannon Constantine, 1:40 (OCU leads 5-0) 109: Emily Martin, KC, dec. Kristi Garr, 1-0, 3-1 (OCU leads 6-3) 116: Samantha Klingel, KC, dec. Joey Miller, 0-2, 2-0, 3-1 (OCU leads 7-6) 123: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, dec. Sarah Hildebrandt, 1-0, 4-3 (OCU leads 10-7) 130: Audrey Morehouse, OCU, dec. Katrina Perez, 3-1, 3-0 (OCU leads 13-8) 136: Krista Revelle, KC, dec. Tessa Plana, 2-0, 3-0 (OCU leads 13-11) 143: Jennifer Page, OCU, dec. Alli Ragan, 1-0, 1-0 (OCU leads 16-11) 155: Kristie Davis, OCU, pinned Lorrie Ramos, 1:38 (OCU leads 21-11) 170: Julia Salata, KC, dec. Brittney Roberts, 4-5, 1-0, 1-0 (OCU leads 22-14) 191: Brittany Delgado, OCU, dec. Kerri Bumpers, 3-0, 5-0 (OCU wins 25-14)
OCU finishes fourth in NWCA National Duals
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Oklahoma City University completed its finest men's wrestling finish in the NWCA National Duals by falling 21-16 to Great Falls (Mont.) and 32-9 to Southern Oregon on Sunday at the Prairie Capital Convention Center. OCU, ranked fourth in the NAIA, took fourth place in the NWCA National Duals. The Stars went to 5-4. The Stars finished fifth place in the 2008 NWCA National Duals. Against top-ranked Great Falls, Andrew Pontikes provided OCU a 13-12 edge after winning 7-3 in the 184-pound match. Great Falls answered as Kamron Jackson pinned Mitchell Eichenauer at 197. Great Falls' Sears Tiernan won 10-8 in overtime over Michael Brown in the 285-pound bout. The Stars mounted a comeback from a 12-4 deficit. OCU's Nik Turner won 10-4 over Michael Hader at 157, then Kevin Hardy defeated Ryan Leonard 8-0 at 165. Derek Peperas knocked off Noah Hatton 6-3 in the 174-pound match. Against third-ranked Southern Oregon, the Stars notched two wins. Turner won 9-4 over Tommy Norton-Hooper at 157. Hardy pinned Brian Lemmon in 4:32 at 165. OCU takes on Newman (Kan.) at 4:30 p.m., Neosho County (Kan.) in an exhibition dual 6:30 p.m., and Nebraska-Kearney at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Abe Lemons Arena.
GREAT FALLS 21 OKLAHOMA CITY 16 125: Kidd Gomez, OCU, dec. Danny Luttrell, 7-6 133: Scott Schlosser, UGF, maj. dec. Matt Kennedy, 12-0 141: Myles Mazurkiewicz, UGF, maj. dec. Eric Waggoner, 12-3 149: Mike Vassar, UGF, maj. dec. Will Shelton-Delk, 16-5 157: Nik Turner, OCU, dec. Michael Hader, 10-4 165: Kevin Hardy, OCU, maj. dec. Ryan Leonard, 8-0 174: Derek Peperas, OCU, dec. Noah Hatton, 6-3 184: Andrew Pontikes, OCU, dec. Brock Picard, 7-3 197: Kamron Jackson, UGF, pinned Mitchell Eichenauer, 1:51 285: Sears Tiernan, UGF, dec. Michael Brown, 10-8 (OT)
SOUTHERN OREGON 32 OKLAHOMA CITY 9 125: Mitchell Lofstedt, SOU, pinned Kidd Gomez, 2:58 133: Luis Baltazar, SOU, dec. Matt Kennedy, 11-5 141: Kyle Wirkuty, SOU, pinned Gage Harrison, 6:58 149: Jimmy Eggemeyer, SOU, dec. Hunter Muskrat, 9-4 157: Nik Turner, OCU, dec. Tommy Norton-Hooper, 9-4 165: Kevin Hardy, OCU, pinned Brian Lemmon, 4:32 174: Brock Gutches, SOU, dec. Derek Peperas, 3-1 184: Austin Vanderford, SOU, tech. fall Andrew Pontikes, 16-1 197: Derek Rottenberg, SOU, dec. Mitchell Eichenauer, 11-7 285: Bubba Owens, SOU, dec. Michael Brown, 5-3
OCU trounces Waldorf 48-0 in NWCA National Duals
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Oklahoma City University advanced in the NWCA National Duals with a 48-0 win over Waldorf (Iowa) on Saturday at the Prairie Capital Convention Center. The top-ranked Stars (20-0) will continue pursuit of their fifth NWCA National Duals title in a row against Lindenwood (Mo.) at 11 a.m. Sunday in the semifinals. Three-time defending Women's College Wrestling Association champion OCU notched its 56th consecutive dual victory and improved to 71-0-1 in its last 72 duals. The Stars posted their fourth shutout this season. OCU scored five points, the most possible in a match, in nine of its 10 bouts. Kristi Garr at 109 pounds, Michaela Hutchison at 123, Brieana Delgado at 136, Jennifer Page at 143, Kristie Davis at 155 and Heather O'Connor at 170 won by fall. Brianna Rahall at 101, Logan Rich at 116 and Brittany Delgado at 191 each picked up forfeit wins for the Stars. Davis, a senior from Mustang, Okla., ended her match against Claire Lawson in 32 seconds for OCU's quickest pin of the dual. Brieana Delgado, a freshman from Fountain Inn, S.C., finished her bout against Julie Johnsen in 44 seconds.
OKLAHOMA CITY 48 WALDORF 0 101: Brianna Rahall, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 5-0) 109: Kristi Garr, OCU, pinned Jessica Fresh, 1:23 (OCU leads 10-0) 116: Logan Rich, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 15-0) 123: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, pinned Dana Karkar, 1:04 (OCU leads 20-0) 130: Audrey Morehouse, OCU, dec. Roni Goodale, 4-0, 4-0 (OCU leads 23-0) 136: Brieana Delgado, OCU, pinned Julie Johnsen, 0:44 (OCU leads 28-0) 143: Jennifer Page, OCU, pinned April Ritts, 1-3, 1:53 (OCU leads 33-0) 155: Kristie Davis, OCU, pinned Claire Lawson, 0:32 (OCU leads 38-0) 170: Heather O'Connor, OCU, pinned Ashlee Lentz, 7-0, 1-1, 0:43 (OCU leads 43-0) 191: Brittany Delgado, OCU, by forfeit (OCU wins 48-0)
OCU edges Missouri Valley 20-17 in NWCA National Duals

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Michael Brown's overtime win brought Oklahoma City University a 20-17 victory over Missouri Valley on Saturday at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in the NWCA National Duals.

Brown, a freshman from Noble, Okla., won 6-1 over Carl Lawrence in the 285-pound match to propel OCU into the NWCA National Duals semifinals. The Stars, ranked fourth in NAIA men's wrestling, takes on top-ranked Great Falls (Mont.) at 11 a.m. Sunday.

The Stars advanced to the quarterfinals with a 34-3 rout of 16th-rated Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) on Saturday morning.

Derek Peperas provided OCU a 17-8 cushion with an 11-2 major-decision victory over Jamaal Bufford at 174 pounds.

Ninth-ranked Missouri Valley responded with Josh Manu's pin over Andrew Pontikes at 184 and Jesse Alter's 9-5 win over Mitchell Eichenauer at 197.

OCU's Nik Turner produced an 18-8 major-decision win over Brandon Perkins at 157.

Kidd Gomez, ranked fourth among NAIA 125-pounders, edged seventh-ranked Paulie Hansen 10-6.

Against Dakota Wesleyan, Gomez of the Stars triumphed 21-4 over Zach Nelson at 125.

Turner, ranked second at 157, overwhelmed ninth-ranked Trever Devestern 25-10.

Hardy, top-ranked at 165, stuck a pin against Danny Hutcheson in 56 seconds.

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MISSOURI VALLEY 17
125: Kidd Gomez, OCU, dec. Paulie Hansen, 10-6
133: Brian Bitney, MVC, maj. dec. Matt Kennedy, 10-0
141: Gage Harrison, OCU, dec. Willie Essex, 5-4
149: Shay Shive, MVC, maj. dec. Will Shelton-Delk, 14-4
157: Nik Turner, OCU, maj. dec. Brandon Perkins, 18-8
165: Kevin Hardy, OCU, dec. Damon Jackson, 11-5
174: Derek Peperas, OCU, maj. dec. Jamaal Bufford, 11-2
184: Josh Manu, MVC, pinned Andrew Pontikes, 2:42
197: Jesse Alter, MVC, dec. Mitchell Eichenauer, 8-4
285: Michael Brown, OCU, dec. Carl Lawrence, 6-1 (OT)

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DAKOTA WESLEYAN 3
125: Kidd Gomez, OCU, tech. fall Zach Nelson, 21-4
133: Richard Rios, DWU, dec. Matt Kennedy, 5-0
141: Eric Waggoner, OCU, dec. Dusty Paulsen, 6-4
149: Will Shelton-Delk, OCU, dec. Raymond Rickenbach, 6-2
157: Nik Turner, OCU, tech. fall Trever Devestern, 25-10
165: Kevin Hardy, OCU, pinned Danny Hutcheson, 0:56
174: Derek Peperas, OCU, dec. Tyler Sarringar, 9-5
184: Andrew Pontikes, OCU, dec. Kyle Hoisington, 9-7
197: Mitchell Eichenauer, OCU, dec. Shea Klooster, 6-3
285: Michael Brown, OCU, maj. dec. Eric Gruis, 10-1
OCU inks wrestlers

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University has signed Kayla Aggio of Rohnert Park, Calif., Rachel McFarland of DeWitt, Mich., and Shelby Morrison of Amarillo, Texas as its first 2012-13 recruits to its women's wrestling program.

The top-ranked Stars have captured the past three Women's College Wrestling Association championships as well as the last four NWCA National Duals titles.

OCU also has won 55 consecutive duals and gone 70-0-1 in its past 71 duals.

Aggio finished third in the USA Wrestling Girls Folkstyle Championships at Abe Lemons Arena in March.

She has gone 90-11 in three years wrestling competing for Rohnert Park Rancho Cotate High School (Calif.). She went 33-2 with a section title and a third-place finish in the state tournament as a junior. As a sophomore, Aggio won a state championship and a section crown.

"She's probably the best one at her weight in the nation," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "We think she can step right in at 136 pounds for us next season."

Aggio said, "I have wanted to go to Oklahoma City University since my sophomore year. It has been a dream of mine."

McFarland became a USA Wrestling folkstyle national champion, Body Bar FILA cadet national champion and a first-team ASICS all-American last season. She finished third in the Junior Freestyle National Championships and fifth in the Cadet World Championships.

She has put up a 101-39 record through three years of prep wrestling. She has won two girls state championships and a league title. McFarland went 33-10 as a junior.

"Rachel is one of the top recruits in the nation," Randall said. "She is expected to come in as a freshman and start for the Stars. She is an outstanding student as well an outstanding wrestler. Her goals are to graduate from OCU and make the 2016 Olympic team."

McFarland said, "Oklahoma City University has the best selection of academic courses and degree programs that fit my career goals with individual attention from professors."

Morrison finished as runner-up to McFarland at 117 pounds in the USA Wrestling Girls Folkstyle Championships. She is a three-time all-American.

While wrestling for Amarillo Bushland High School (Texas), Morrison has become a three-time state champion, three-time regional champion and three-time district champ. She has gone 60-0.

Morrison is expected to compete at 123 pounds for the Stars.

"She is the best wrestler coming out of Texas," Randall said. "She is as tough a competitor as they come. She completed her junior season of high school with a torn knee ligament and didn't know about it. She will help fill the void in our line left by three-time all-American and two-time national champion Michaela Hutchison."

Morrison said, "The team is the best in the nation, and they have a great work ethic."

OCU begins pursuit of its fifth consecutive NWCA National Duals crown when it faces 11th-ranked Waldorf at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield, Ill.
Four Stars win titles, OCU finishes third overall at Jet Invitational

WICHITA, Kan. - Oklahoma City University wrestlers Kidd Gomez, Kevin Hardy, Derek Peperas and Nik Turner all won titles Sunday at the Jet Invitational hosted by Newman University (Kan.) at Fugate Gymnasium.

The Stars, ranked fifth in the NAIA, won championships in four of the 10 weight classes, and freshman Michael Brown added a runner-up finish en route to a third-place finish overall with 82.5 points.

"The men's team competed in a tough tournament against wrestlers from several levels," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "We had five in the finals. We finished third in the tournament because we failed to complete on the backside of the tournament. With tournaments, it's always the consolation side of the tournament that wins it."

Gomez, ranked fourth at 125, pinned Taylor Spackler, of Central Missouri, and defeated Ryan Brooks, of Central Oklahoma, 13-4 to get to the championship match. The junior from Noble, Okla., defeated Jeff Vesta, of Neosho County (Kan.), 8-6 to take the title.

Turner, ranked third at 157, took down Devon Fenstermaker, of Truman State (Mo.), 14-6 and Colby Crank, of Bethany (Kan.), 5-2 to get to the title match. The senior out of Norman, Okla., defeated Cory Dauphin, of Central Oklahoma, 3-2 to take the final match.

Hardy, of Solon, Ohio, pinned Phillip Dolan, of Ouachita Baptist (Ark.), and Todd Brier, of Central Missouri, to get the final match. The top-ranked senior defeated Ethan Orr, of Labette (Kan.), 3-1 to take the title at 165.

At 174, third-ranked Peperas downed Chandler Hunt, of Newman (Kan.), 20-7 and Landon Keiswetter, of Pratt (Kan.), 7-3 to get to the final match. The senior from Albuquerque, N.M., defeated Willy Ressel, of Central Missouri, 9-4 to take the title.

Brown pinned Joel Geders, of Truman State, and Jacob Cole, of Newman, on his way to the 285 title match. The freshman from Noble, OKla., fell to Cody Dauphin, of Central Oklahoma, 3-2 in the title match.

The Stars will return to action in the Citrus Open beginning at 8 a.m. on Dec. 28, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

OCU was also invited to compete in the NWCA National Duals on Jan. 6-7 in Springfield, Ill.
"We are excited about it," Randall said. "I think we have a shot at placing in the tournament and possibly make the finals."

Newman Jet Invitational

Team Standings

1. Central Oklahoma 96; 2. Labette 90.5; 3. Oklahoma City 82.5; 4. Fort Hays State 55; 5. Central Missouri 36; 6. Neosho County 32; 7. Ouachita Baptist 29; 8. Newman 25.5; 9. Bethany 23; 10. Pratt 19; 11. Truman State 16.5.
OCU-Stars go 3-0 in Cumberlands Duals
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. - Oklahoma City University cruised past King (Tenn.) 37-6 in a matchup of the top two-ranked teams in the Women's College Wrestling Association Saturday in the Cumberland Duals at the Rollins Center. The top-ranked three-time defending national champion Stars also won 37-3 over seventh-ranked Cumberlands (Ky.) and the Cumberlands White team. OCU improved to 15-0 in duals this season. The Stars have won 51 consecutive duals and gone 66-0-1 in their past 67 duals. Against King, Brittany Delgado notched her 100th career win with a pin of Kerri Bumpers in 1:08. Delgado, a senior from Fountain Inn, S.C., holds the No. 1 ranking at 191 pounds, while Bumpers is ranked fourth. The Stars stuck five falls against King. Kristi Garr at 109, Joey Miller at 116, Tessa Plana at 136 and Kristie Davis at 155 each pinned her opponent. Alli Ragan of King won a matchup of the top two-ranked individuals at 143. Ragan defeated the Stars' Jennifer Page 1-0, 2-3, 3-2. Against Cumberlands, Delgado, Garr, Miller and Page won by fall. OCU's Michaela Hutchison prevailed 1-0, 4-0 over Gabrielle Henry at 123. Hutchison is the top-ranked 123-pounder, while Henry is the No. 1 116-pounder. Emily Webster recorded a 1-0, 5-0 win over Opelia Felipe at 101. Webster, a freshman from Sedalia, Mo., is the No. 1 individual at 101, while Felipe has the No. 3 ranking. Against the Cumberlands' White team, Miller and Plana picked up falls. OCU takes on fifth-ranked Wayland Baptist (Texas) at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Plainview, Texas.
OKLAHOMA CITY 37 CUMBERLANDS 3 101: Emily Webster, OCU, dec. Opelia Felipe, 1-0, 5-0 (OCU leads 3-0) 109: Kristi Garr, OCU, pinned Alexandria Campbell, 7-0, 1:23 (OCU leads 8-0) 116: Joey Miller, OCU, pinned Sherri Berube (OCU leads 13-0) 123: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, dec. Gabrielle Henry, 1-0, 4-0 (OCU leads 16-0) 130: Brieanna Delgado, OCU, dec. Cianah Hee, 1-0, 1-0 (OCU leads 19-0) 136: Kerstin Harmon CU dec. Tessa Plana, 1-1, 1-0 (OCU leads 20-3) 143: Jennifer Page, OCU, pinned Rachelle Spurlock, 6-0, 1:20 (OCU leads 25-3) 155: Kristie Davis, OCU, tech. fall Sydney Nelson, 6-0, 6-0 (OCU leads 29-3) 170: Brittney Roberts, OCU, dec. Lisa Tinney, 4-0, 1-0 (OCU leads 32-3) 191: Brittany Delgado, OCU, pinned Jenette Mitchell, 6-0, 0:09 (OCU wins 37-3)
OKLAHOMA CITY 46 CUMBERLANDS WHITE 1 101: Emily Webster, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 5-0) 109: Esthefania Jimenez, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 10-0) 116: Joey Miller, OCU, pinned Milagros Zamora (OCU leads 15-0) 123: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, pinned Liza Gutierrez, 0:45 (OCU leads 20-0) 130: Brieanna Delgado, OCU, tech. fall Justine Jue, 6-0, 10-0 (OCU leads 24-0) 136: Tessa Plana, OCU, pinned Tia Kingsley, 6-0, 0:35 (OCU leads 29-0) 143: Demi Strub, OCU, dec. Kayla Petit, 6-2, 5-0 (OCU leads 32-1) 155: Jennifer Page, OCU, tech. fall Madison Hafcraft, 7-0, 6-0 (OCU leads 36-1) 170: Heather O'Connor, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 41-1) 191: Brittany Delgado, OCU, by forfeit (OCU wins 46-1)
OKLAHOMA CITY 37 KING 6 101: Emily Webster, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 5-0) 109: Kristi Garr, OCU, pinned Shannon Constantine, 2-0, 1:28 (OCU leads 10-0) 116: Joey Miller, OCU, pinned Victoria Nguyen, 1:12 (OCU leads 15-0) 123: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, dec. Sarah Hildebrandt, 3-0, 7-0 (OCU leads 18-0) 130: Brieanna Delgado, OCU, dec. Kayla Bredlinger, 2-0, 1-0 (OCU leads 21-0) 136: Tessa Plana OCU, pinned Stacy Martin, 1:14 (OCU leads 26-0) 143: Alli Ragan, KC, dec. Jennifer Page, 1-0, 2-3, 3-2 (OCU leads 27-3) 155: Kristie Davis, OCU, pinned Lorrie Ramos, 6-0, 0:17 (OCU leads 32-3) 170: Julia Salata, KC, dec. Brittney Roberts, OCU, 1-0, 2-0 (OCU leads 32-6) 191: Brittany Delgado, OCU, pinned Kerri Bumpers, 1:08 (OCU wins 37-6)
OCU stays unbeaten with 42-5 win over Wayland Baptist
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University powered its way to a 42-5 victory over Wayland Baptist (Texas) on Wednesday at Abe Lemons Arena. The Stars, ranked No. 1 in the Women's College Wrestling Association, notched six falls while improving to 12-0 this season. OCU has won 48 consecutive duals and gone 63-0-1 in its last 64 duals. Five of OCU's six top-ranked individuals picked up wins. Amanda Hendey, ranked No. 1 at 130 pounds, did not wrestle against fifth-ranked Wayland Baptist. The Stars' Kristie Davis, Brittany Delgado, Michaela Hutchison, Tessa Plana and Emily Webster each stand No. 1 at their respective weights. Delgado, Hutchison, Plana, Webster, Joey Miller and Jennifer Page pinned their opponents. Miller is ranked No. 2 at 116. Page, ranked second at 143, pinned Tamrya Mensah with 11 seconds left in the second period. Mensah entered the bout ranked fourth. Davis, a senior from Mustang, Okla., won 7-0, 7-0 by technical fall over Valerie Rosales at 155. OCU's Brittney Roberts defeated Loraine Herrera 1-0, 3-0 in the 170-pound bout. Roberts, a junior from Santa Fe, Texas, took the first period after going to a clinch period. The Stars compete in the Cumberlands Duals on Friday and Saturday in Williamsburg, Ky.
OKLAHOMA CITY 42 WAYLAND BAPTIST 5 101: Emily Webster, OCU, pinned Akira Pena, 1:24 (OCU leads 5-0) 109: Kristi Garr, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 10-0) 116: Joey Miller, OCU, pinned Nallely Carillo, 1:16 (OCU leads 15-0) 123: Samantha Gonzales, WBU, pinned Logan Rich, 6-3, 0-3, 0:14 (OCU leads 15-5) 130: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, pinned Tarkyia Mensah, 1:34 (OCU leads 20-5) 136: Tessa Plana, OCU, pinned Janeisha Woods, 1:13 (OCU leads 25-5) 143: Jennifer Page, OCU, pinned Tamrya Mensah, 3-1, 1:49 (OCU leads 30-5) 155: Kristie Davis, OCU, tech. fall Valerie Rosales, 7-0, 7-0 (OCU leads 34-5) 170: Brittney Roberts, OCU, dec. Loraine Herrera, 1-0, 3-0 (OCU leads 37-5) 191: Brittany Delgado, OCU, pinned Angela Vvborny, 8-0, 0:23 (OCU wins 42-5)
Stars overwhelm Wayland Baptist 45-6
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University dismantled Wayland Baptist (Texas) 45-6 on Wednesday at Abe Lemons Arena. The Stars, ranked sixth in NAIA wrestling, upped their dual record to 3-2. OCU turned in five bonus-point wins, including three falls. Cameron Ream turned the tables on Chris Hart for a fall in 4:53. At 149 pounds, Ream erased a 4-1 deficit. Ream drove Hart's back into the mat out of a sitting position. Cody Sivertsen notched the fall at 197 in 5:29. In a 2-2 match, Sivertsen rotated Manuel Rocha to his back and worked for the pin. Michael Brown finished the dual with a fall at 285 pounds over Markese Christian. Eric Waggoner gutted out a 4-3 victory over Victor Thomas at 141 pounds. Thomas took a 3-2 edge with a last-minute escape, but Waggoner answered with the takedown at seven seconds remaining to win. Kidd Gomez posted a 17-2 technical-fall win over Albert Tapia. Gomez led 12-2 after one period using three takedowns and two near falls. Gomez, a junior from Noble, Okla., finished the match with a reversal and near fall, the latter of which happened with 1:28 left in the second period. Gomez, ranked third at 125, notched his third technical fall this season. At 174, Derek Peperas won 11-7 over Jose Alvarez. Peperas, a senior from Albuquerque, N.M., broke down Alvarez in the final minute. Peperas, ranked fourth at 174, posted a three-point near fall and takedown out of the move. OCU wrestles in the Newman Jet Invitational at 9 a.m. Dec. 11 in Wichita, Kan.
OKLAHOMA CITY 45 WAYLAND BAPTIST 6 125: Kidd Gomez, OCU, tech. fall Albert Tapia, 17-2 (3:32) 133: Donovan Vanderbilt, WBU, dec. Matt Kennedy, 9-7 (OT) 141: Eric Waggoner, OCU, dec. Victor Thomas, 4-3 149: Cameron Ream, OCU, pinned Chris Hart, 4:53 157: Nik Turner, OCU, maj. dec. Bernie Gonzales, 19-6 165: Kevin Hardy, OCU, by forfeit 174: Derek Peperas, OCU, dec. Jose Alvarez, 11-7 184: Andrew Pontikes, OCU, by forfeit 197: Cody Sivertsen, OCU, pinned Manuel Rocha, 5:29 285: Michael Brown, OCU, pinned Markese Christian, 3:52
OCU drops Missouri Baptist 35-6

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University men's wrestling dispatched Missouri Baptist 35-6 Wednesday at Abe Lemons Arena.

The Stars, ranked eighth in the NAIA, posted three victories by fall and two major decisions as they moved past 11th ranked Missouri Baptist. The duel started at 141 pounds. OCU moves to 2-2 in duels on the season.

Freshman Eric Waggoner got things going with an 8-7 decision over Jack Thornton at 141. Waggoner improved to 10-6 on the season after rallying to score six points in the third round.

At 149, junior Cameron Ream fell 9-8 to Martin Rubalcaba, ranked 10th in the nation at 141. Ream was outscored 3-2 in the third round and moves to 12-5 on the season.

Third-ranked Nik Turner pinned Robert Nickson in three minutes and 31 seconds at 157. The senior out of Norman, Okla., led 7-0 in the second round before the pin. Turner moves to 14-2 on the season.

Senior Kevin Hardy, ranked second, pinned Meldrick Woods in 1:27 at 165. Hardy scored his ninth pin of the season and moves to 13-2.

At 174, senior Derek Peperas defeated Andrew Carter by major decision 13-5 and moves to 15-0 on the season. Peperas, ranked seventh at 165, scored seven points in the third round to grab the major decision.

Missouri Baptist's Weston Keleher nipped seventh-ranked senior Andrew Pontikes 6-4 at 184. Pontikes moves to 5-5 on the season.

Freshman Cody Sivertsen defeated 10th-ranked Lucas Keene 9-6 at 197. Sivertson moves to 7-9 on the season after scoring seven points in the third round to grab the decision.

At 285, freshman Michael Brown scored a 12-3 major decision against third-ranked Joe Kent. Brown outscored Kent in all three rounds and scored seven points in the third. Brown improves to 12-4 on the season.

Fifth-ranked Kidd Gomez pinned Joe Lamar in 0:49 at 125. The junior from Noble, Okla., recorded his fourth pin and moves to 11-3 on the season.

Freshman Matt Kennedy finished up for the Stars defeating Esmond Ford 4-3 at 133. Kennedy moves to 7-6 on the season.

Our veterans wrestled really well," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "What was impressive was how our freshmen got wins at critical matches. Matt Kennedy took down his guy with two seconds left to win. Eric Waggoner did the same thing. We're really proud of our freshmen."

The Stars will return to action against Wayland Baptist (Texas) at 7 p.m. Nov. 30 at Abe lemons Arena.

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MISSOURI BAPTIST 6

141: Eric Waggoner, OCU, dec. Jake Thornton, 8-7
149: Martin Rubalcaba, MBU, dec. Cameron Ream, 9-8
157: Nik Turner, OCU, pinned Robert Nickson, 3:31
165: Kevin Hardy, OCU, pinned Meldrick Woods, 1:27
174: Derek Peperas, OCU, maj. dec. Andrew Carter, 13-5
184: Weston Keleher, MBU, dec. Andrew Pontikes, 6-4
197: Cody Sivertsen, OCU, dec. Lucas Keene, 9-6
285: Michael Brown, OCU, maj. dec. Joe Kent, 12-3
125: Kidd Gomez, OCU, pinned Joe Lamar, 0:49
133: Matt Kennedy, OCU, dec. Esmond Ford, 4-3
OCU hosts Stars Thanksgiving Open Preview

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University will offer wrestling fans a chance to not only see the finest youth wrestlers from the region but also see the Stars' nationally-ranked wrestling team Wednesday at Abe Lemons Arena.

OCU hosts the Stars Thanksgiving Open Preview featuring high school and middle school wrestlers from Oklahoma and Texas starting 9 a.m. Wednesday.

The tournament includes Enid, Muskogee, Perry, Tulsa Union and Westmoore. Perry has won eight consecutive state championships, taking the Class 3A title last season.

The Stars take on Missouri Baptist at noon Wednesday in a matchup of top 15-ranked teams in NAIA wrestling. Eighth-ranked OCU features seven ranked individuals, including all-American Kevin Hardy. Hardy, a senior from Solon, Ohio, is ranked second at 165 pounds. No. 11-ranked Missouri Baptist will be led by Joe Kent, ranked third at 285.

The dual will run concurrent to the high school action.

"Having the dual before a crowd of 700-plus youth athletes gives us an opportunity to showcase our school and wrestling program," OCU coach Archie Randall said.

To watch live streaming video of the OCU-Missouri Baptist dual, go to http://client.stretchinternet.com/client/okcu.portal.

PROBABLE LINEUP

OKLAHOMA CITY vs. MISSOURI BAPTIST

125: Kidd Gomez, OCU, vs. Joe Lamar, Missouri Baptist
133: Matt Kennedy, OCU, vs. Esmond Ford, Missouri Baptist
141: Eric Waggoner, OCU, vs. Jake Thornton, Missouri Baptist
149: Cameron Ream, OCU, vs. Martin Rubalcaba, Missouri Baptist
157: Nik Turner, OCU, vs. Robert Nickson, Missouri Baptist
165: Kevin Hardy, OCU, vs. Meldrick Woods, Missouri Baptist
174: Derek Peperas, OCU, vs. AJ Carter-Johnson, Missouri Baptist
184: Andrew Pontikes, OCU, vs. Weston Keleher, Missouri Baptist
197: Cody Sivertsen, OCU, vs. Lucas Keene, Missouri Baptist
285: Michael Brown, OCU, vs. Joe Kent, Missouri Baptist

Hendey of OCU takes over No. 1 spot in WCWA rankings

OKLAHOMA CITY - The latest edition of the Women's College Wrestling Association rankings feature two new No. 1-ranked individuals, while Oklahoma City University retained the top spot in the team rankings.

Amanda Hendey of OCU took over as No. 1 at 136 pounds, while Kendra Lewis of Lindenwood (Mo.) became the new No. 1 at 170.

Hendey, a freshman from Beaumont, Calif., owns a 13-4 record this season and finished as runner-up in the Sunkist Kids International Open on Oct. 29 in Mesa, Ariz. Lewis, a senior from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, finished as national runner-up last season.

The Stars knocked off sixth-ranked Missouri Valley 34-8 on Nov. 16 in their last competition. OCU improved to 11-0 in duals this season. The Stars have won 47 consecutive duals and gone 62-0-1 in their previous 63 duals.

The WCWA Championships will be held Jan. 28 in Bristol, Tenn., while the NWCA National Duals will take place Jan. 6-7 in Springfield, Ill. OCU will seek its fourth consecutive WCWA championship and its fifth NWCA National Dual title in a row.

OCU takes on fifth-ranked Wayland Baptist (Texas) at 7 p.m. Nov. 30 at Abe Lemons Arena.

Women's College Wrestling Association

Team rankings

1. Oklahoma City
2. King
3. Simon Fraser
4. Lindenwood
5. Wayland Baptist
6. Missouri Valley
7. Cumberlands
8. Jamestown
9. Menlo
10. Missouri Baptist
11. Waldorf
101 1. Emily Webster, Oklahoma City 2. Daphne-Ann Hodgson, Simon Fraser 3. Opelia Felipe, Cumberlands 4. Brianna Rahall, Oklahoma City 5. Michiko Araki, Simon Fraser 6. Ofelia Valdez, Wayland Baptist 7. Jenny Garza, Lindenwood 8. Tatiana Perez, King
109 1. Emily Martin, King 2. Kristi Garr, Oklahoma City 3. Chloe Ivanoff, Simon Fraser 4. Michelle Jimenez, Menlo 5. Esthefania Jimenez, Oklahoma City 6. Sherylyn Sabado, Menlo 7. Michelle Canete, Jamestown 8. Britney Heatherly, Missouri Valley 116 1. Gabrielle Henry, Cumberlands 2. Joey Miller, Oklahoma City 3. Natalie Rutt, Jamestown 4. Jacarra Winchester, Missouri Valley 5. Samantha Klingel, King 6. India Walker, Lindenwood 7. Alexis Rodriguez, Lindenwood 8. Kayla Bartosch, King
123 1. Michaela Hutchison, Oklahoma City 2. Shauna Isbell, Lindenwood 3. Tiffany Sluik, Jamestown 4. Brieana Delgado, Oklahoma City 5. Sara Hildebrandt, King 6. Kayla Brendlinger, King 7. Tessa Ma, Simon Fraser 8. Sarah Anderson, King 130 1. Amanda Hendey, Oklahoma City 2. Audrey Morehouse, Oklahoma City 3. Cianah Hee, Cumberlands 4. Hanna Martin, King 5. Laura Gordon, Simon Fraser 6. Roni Goodale, Waldorf 7. Summer Sistad, Missouri Valley 8. Brazel Marquez, Menlo
136 1. Tessa Plana, Oklahoma City 2. Rachel Shannon, Lindenwood 3. Amber Rodriguez, Oklahoma City 4. Shanice Vernon-Jackson, Wayland Baptist 5. Liza Gutierrez, Cumberlands 6. Janesha Woods, Wayland Baptist 7. Kayla Petit, Cumberlands 8. Olivia Peters, Cumberlands 143 1. Alli Ragan, King 2. Jennifer Page, Oklahoma City 3. Tanya Kusse, Lindenwood 4. Tamrya Mensah, Wayland Baptist 5. Sidney Morrison, Simon Fraser 6. Danielle Curliss, Missouri Valley 7. Crystal Borrow, Lindenwood 8. Frances Efiong, Missouri Valley
155 1. Kristie Davis, Oklahoma City 2. Jenna McLatchy, Simon Fraser 3. Julia Salata, King 4. Brittany David, Lindenwood 5. Valerie Rosales, Wayland Baptist 6. Jordan Hagerman, Missouri Valley 7. Lorrie Ramos, King 8. April Ritts, Waldorf
170 1. Kendra Lewis, Lindenwood 2. Brittney Roberts, Oklahoma City 3. Justina DiStasio, Simon Fraser 4. Hillary Greening, Simon Fraser 5. Heather O'Connor, Oklahoma City 6. Brenda Mendoza, Wayland Baptist 7. Brittany Jones, Missouri Valley 8. Ruth Leger, Lindenwood
191 1. Brittany Delgado, Oklahoma City 2. Miriam Moreno, Wayland Baptist 3. Angela Vvborny, Wayland Baptist 4. Kerri Bumpers, King 5. Paloma Basuito, Missouri Valley 6. Kimberly Andrade, Menlo 7. Marina Lambert, King
Eight OCU wrestlers place in Oklahoma City Open

OKLAHOMA CITY - Kidd Gomez, Derek Peperas and Cameron Ream of Oklahoma City University became champions in the Oklahoma City Open wrestling tournament on Sunday at Abe Lemons Arena.

The Stars' Kevin Hardy and Andrew Pontikes took runner-up honors. OCU's Nik Turner finished third place, while Will Shelton-Delk and Jared Steinbach picked up fourth-place finishes.

OCU holds the eighth place in the NAIA wrestling team rankings for the Stars' highest preseason ranking ever. Individuals from ranked teams Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Central Oklahoma, Cumberlands (Ky.) and Missouri Valley competed in the event.

Delk, Gomez, Hardy, Peperas, Pontikes, Ream, Steinbach and Turner qualified for the NAIA Championships on March 1-3 in Des Moines, Iowa by virtue of their finish in the tournament.

"It was a great day," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "We upset a bunch of folks. We could get into the top five of the rankings. We're looking good.

"They don't quit wrestling. They wrestle hard. They pull for each other. Wrestling is a sport of confidence. The more confidence you can built in your team, the better. This was the best performance we've had in this tournament. We have to keep pushing."

Gomez, a junior from Noble, Okla., picked up his second career title with OCU after winning the Cumberland Open on Jan. 16. Gomez, ranked fifth among NAIA 125-pounders, upended Missouri Valley's Paul Hansen 14-12. Hansen is ranked third.

"Kidd is going to bump up in the rankings," Randall said. "That was a big-time win."

Peperas, a senior from Albuquerque, N.M., beat Kelly Henderson of Central Oklahoma 5-1 for the 174-pound crown. Peperas is the seventh-ranked individual at 165 in the NAIA, while Henderson entered the match as the fifth-ranked 174-pounder in NCAA Division II. Peperas won his third tournament title with the Stars.

"He fought off a takedown, then he manned up and picked him up," Randall said of Peperas.

Ream, a junior from Wentzville, Mo., won by fall in 1:43 over Justin Deangelis, an Oklahoma wrestler competing unattached. Ream notched his first tournament win at OCU. Ream finished runner-up at 133 as a freshman.

"That's a great win for him," Randall said.

OCU (0-1 in duals) faces Bacone at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Muskogee, Okla.

Oklahoma City Open

At Oklahoma City

Abe Lemons Arena

Championship Finals

125: Kidd Gomez, Oklahoma City, dec. Paulie Hansen, Missouri Valley, 14-12
133: Cody Brewer, Oklahoma-unattached, dec. Derek Geiges, Oklahoma-unattached, 3-1
141: Ian Fisher, Oklahoma-unattached, dec. Scott Chene, Oklahoma-unattached, 2-0
149: Cameron Ream, Oklahoma City, pinned Justin Deangelis, Oklahoma-unattached, 1:43
157: Stephen Swan, Oklahoma State-unattached, dec. Zach Skates, Oklahoma State-unattached, 12-5
165: Chase Nelson, Oklahoma-unattached, pinned Kevin Hardy, Oklahoma City, 2:03
174: Derek Peperas, Oklahoma City, dec. Kelly Henderson, Central Oklahoma, 5-1
184: Tanner Keck, Central Oklahoma, dec. Andrew Pontikes, Oklahoma City, 7-5
197: Calye Byers, Oklahoma State-unattached, pinned Jarred Edison, Central Oklahoma, 4:32
285: Charlie Gibbs, Missouri Valley-unattached, pinned Kyle Colling, Oklahoma-unattached, 5:04

Oklahoma City- Six Stars win titles in Missouri Valley Open

MARSHALL, Mo. - Kristie Davis, Brittany Delgado, Michaela Hutchison, Tessa Plana, Brittney Roberts and Emily Webster of Oklahoma City University nabbed titles in the Missouri Valley Open on Saturday at the Burns Athletic Center.

Kristi Garr, Joey Miller, Audrey Morehouse, Heather O'Connor and Jennifer Page of the Stars collected runner-up finishes as OCU had 11 finalists in the tournament.

OCU's Brieana Delgado and Amanda Hendey took third place, Esthefania Jimenez had a fourth-place finish, Amber Rodriguez and Brianna Rahall finished sixth and Demi Strub picked up eighth.

"The older girls came through," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "Our younger girls are becoming confident. There were 150 girls in the tournament. It was a huge tournament. We had a really good day."

Davis, a senior from Mustang, Okla., prevailed over Julia Salata of King (Tenn.) in the 155-pound title bout.

Delgado, a senior from Fountain Inn, S.C., finished off Justina Luafalemana by fall in 1:00 in the 191-pound final.

Hutchison, a senior from Soldotna, Alaska, defeated Tiffany Sluik of Jamestown (N.D.) in the 123-pound championship match.

Plana, a senior from Coppell, Texas, knocked off Rachel Shannon of Lindenwood (Mo.) in three periods for the 136-pound crown.

Roberts, a junior from Santa Fe, Texas, defeated her teammate O'Connor for the 170-pound title.

Webster, a freshman from Sedalia, Mo., beat Ophelia Felipe of Cumberlands (Ky.) for the 101-pound championship.

The three-time defending Women's College Wrestling Association champion and four-time NWCA National Duals champion Stars compete next in the NYCA Tournament on Nov. 12-13 in New York City.
Ranked wrestlers collide at OCU in Oklahoma City Open

OKLAHOMA CITY - The region's finest wrestlers come to Oklahoma City University to compete in the third annual Oklahoma City Open wrestling tournament starting 9 a.m. Sunday at Abe Lemons Arena.

The championship finals are set for 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets will be $5 for adults, $3 for students.

OCU, Arizona State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Central Oklahoma, Bacone, Cumberlands (Ky.), Missouri Valley, New Mexico Highlands and Wayland Baptist (Texas) will send individuals to compete in the event.

"It's going to be loaded with quality athletes," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "It's a test for us. It's a good mix. We want to get good experience at those tournaments.

"Our goal is to wrestle hard. The goal is presenting yourself with our style of wrestling, which is moving forward going hard. If we are not winning the match, we want the individual we just wrestled had a match."

Oklahoma State individuals won eight of the 10 weights in last year's event Nov. 7, 2010 at Abe Lemons Arena. Oklahoma won the other two. Jon Morrison at 125, Jordan Oliver at 133, Luke Silver at 141, Jamal Parks at 149, Stephen Swan at 157, Dallas Bailey at 165, Chris McNeil at 174 and Clayton Foster at 197 took home titles for OSU, while Erich Schmidtke at 184 and Joe Bach at 285 were OU's winners.

According to Intermat's preseason NCAA Division I rankings, Oklahoma State is ranked third, while Oklahoma holds the No. 16 spot in the team ratings. Oliver is the NCAA's top-ranked 133-pounder, and Parks is rated second at 149 for OSU. OU's Jarrod Patterson stands third in the 125-pound ratings.

The Stars enter this season with their highest preseason ranking ever at eighth in the NAIA. OCU boasts of seven ranked individuals - Tyson Campbell, eighth at 174; Kidd Gomez, fifth at 125; Kevin Hardy, second at 165; Mark Meyer, 10th at 157; Derek Peperas, seventh at 165; Andrew Pontikes, seventh at 184; and Nik Turner, third at 157.

Central Oklahoma is seventh in the NCAA Division II rankings. Missouri Valley is ninth, while Cumberlands is 18th in the NAIA rankings.
OCU battles in Black-Blue Ranking Matches
OKLAHOMA CITY - Cameron Ream and Eric Waggoner pulled upsets in Oklahoma City University's Black-Blue Ranking Matches to key the black team's 23-12 win Tuesday at Abe Lemons Arena. OCU, ranked eighth in NAIA wrestling, opens the regular season with a 7 p.m. dual against Oklahoma at McCasland Field House in Norman, Okla. Ream, a junior from Wentzville, Mo., notched the only fall of the night over Will Shelton-Delk in 4:18 of the 149-pound match. Waggoner, a freshman from Moore, Okla., won 8-3 over Hunter Muskrat during the 133-pound bout. At 285, Michael Brown edged Stanley Lattimore on an escape during the tiebreaker period. "There were a couple upsets and a lot of competition, and that's a good sign," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "In years past the black-blue dual was one-sided. There will be some new faces in our lineup. "Cameron Ream hasn't beaten Will Shelton in a ranking match in two years. Eric Waggoner, an incoming freshman, beat Hunter Muskrat, who is a sophomore. Mike Brown avenged his loss in ranking matches. Mike is athletic, and that will carry him a long way." Cody Sivertsen won over Mitchell Eichenauer on a takedown in the final 10 seconds of the 197-pound bout. Sivertsen, a freshman from Moore, Okla., defeated OCU's first NAIA finalist, Eichenauer, who is striving to return to the lineup after sitting out since 2008. At 165, Kevin Hardy defeated Derek Peperas 5-2. Hardy grabbed takedowns in the final minute of each of the first two periods. Hardy, a senior from Solon, Ohio, finished third at 165 with two-time national champion Notre Dame (Ohio) last season. "It's going to be a battle at 165 all year long," Randall said. "Peperas wrestled for us at 174 last year and did a good job. One of those two could move up a weight." Tyson Campbell nipped Heath Boyd by grabbing a takedown on the edge of the circle with 21 seconds left in the 174-pound match. Campbell added riding time for the final margin of 7-4. Kidd Gomez picked up a technical fall 19-3 over Alvie Killingsworth at 125.
OKLAHOMA CITY BLACK 23 OKLAHOMA CITY BLUE 12 125: Kidd Gomez, Black, tech. fall Alvie Killingsworth, 19-3 (5:00) 133: Gage Harrison, Blue, dec. Matt Kennedy, 7-3 141: Eric Waggoner, Blue, dec. Hunter Muskrat, 8-3 149: Cameron Ream, Black, pinned Will Shelton-Delk, 4:18 157: Nik Turner, Black, dec. Mark Meyer, 11-4 165: Kevin Hardy, Black, dec. Derek Peperas, 5-2 174: Tyson Campbell, Blue, dec. Heath Boyd, 7-4 184: Andrew Pontikes, Black, dec. Michael Conner, 9-3 197: Cody Sivertsen, Black, dec. Mitchell Eichenauer, 9-7 285: Michael Brown, Blue, dec. Stanley Lattimore, 2-1 (TB)
OCU advances three to finals in Sunkist Open

MESA, Ariz. - Oklahoma City University placed seven individuals in the Sunkist Kids International Open on Saturday at Mesa Skyline High School.

The Stars' Stephanie Geltmacher at 147 pounds, Amanda Hendey at 130 and Michaela Hutchison at 121 became finalists in the event. OCU has captured the past three Women's College Wrestling Association titles and four NWCA National Dual women's championships.

Kristie Davis finished third place at 138 pounds, while Joey Miller at 112, Tessa Plana at 130 and Jennifer Page at 138 took fourth.

Geltmacher, a sophomore from Kahaluui, Hawaii, won in the semifinals 7-3, 1-7, 3-2 over Brittany David of Lindenwood (Mo.). Geltmacher fell to Sabrina Kelly 1-1, 3-0 in the 147-pound final.

Hendey, a freshman from Beaumont, Calif., pinned her teammate Plana in the semifinal in 42 seconds. Ayako Shoda of Japan won the final by fall in 29 seconds over Hendey.

Hutchison, a senior from Soldotna, Alaska, advanced to the final with a pin of Katherine Fulp-Allen in 1:01. Kelsey Campbell defeated Hutchison 0-1, 1-0, 3-0 in the 130-pound final.

Davis, a senior from Mustang, Okla., picked up third at 138 by defeating Page of OCU 1-0, 1-0. Seiko Nagashima of Japan knocked off Davis 3-0, 2-1 in the semifinal bout.

To see video of the placing matches from the event, click here.
OCU checks in at No. 8 in NAIA preseason wrestling rankings

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University enters the 2011-12 men's wrestling season with its highest preseason ranking yet in the NAIA ratings released recently.

The Stars checked in at eighth in the team rankings, better than the No. 10 spot OCU held before the 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons. OCU also had seven wrestlers in the individual rankings.

OCU comes off a 10-7 dual season with nine qualifiers for the NAIA Championships in 2010-11. OCU gathered a stellar recruiting class that includes 10 individuals who finished as state finalists in the prep ranks.

Southern Oregon topped the NAIA's preseason rankings.

"Our expectation is to be a top-five team," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "We have a great recruiting class, at great group of returners and a great group of transfers. We have the nucleus to have a successful season."

Kevin Hardy, a junior from Solon, Ohio, was ranked second in the 165-pound rankings to be OCU's highest ranked individual in the preseason. Hardy joins the Stars after taking third place at 165 in the NAIA Championships for Notre Dame (Ohio), which won its second consecutive NAIA team title last season. To see the NAIA's individual rankings, click <http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/naia/sports/m-wrestl/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/WRIndivids1019.pdf>here.

Two-time all-American Nik Turner stood third in the 157-pound rankings. Turner, a senior from Norman, Okla., returns to the OCU lineup after redshirting last season. Turner took fifth place at 157 in the 2010 NAIA Championships.

Tyson Campbell, a junior from Arnold, Mo., stood eighth in the 174-pound rankings. Campbell has gone 43-43 with seven falls as a Star.

Kidd Gomez, a junior from Noble, Okla., held fifth among NAIA 125-pounders. Gomez enters this season 47-27 with nine pins as a Star.

OCU's Mark Meyer, a senior from Midwest City, Okla., was 10th in the 157-pound rankings. He owns a 93-46 record with 49 falls in his Stars career.

Derek Peperas, a senior from Albuquerque, N.M., owned the seventh spot in the NAIA's 165-pound rankings. Peperas went 14-7 after transferring to OCU from Oklahoma last season.

Andrew Pontikes, a senior from Elgin, Okla., entered the season at seventh in the 184-pound rankings. Pontikes will serve as the Stars' team captain.

OCU will wrestle the Black-Blue Ranking Matches at 7 p.m. Nov. 1 at Abe Lemons Arena before opening the season with a dual against Oklahoma at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 in Norman, Okla.
OCU retains No. 1 ranking in WCWA

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University remains No. 1 through the second set of Women's College Wrestling Association rankings in 2011-12.

The Stars have won the past three WCWA championships, four NWCA National Dual titles and 61 of their last 62 duals, the one blip being a tie. OCU owns a 10-0 dual record with wins over No. 2 King (Tenn.), No. 3 Simon Fraser (British Columbia), No. 4 Cumberlands (Ky.), No. 5 Wayland Baptist (Texas) and No. 6 Lindenwood (Mo.) this season.

Cumberlands handed OCU its last loss 24-23 on Nov. 29, 2008 in Williamsburg, Ky. Simon Fraser tied OCU 16-16 on Oct. 23, 2009 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Stars have reeled off 46 consecutive wins since Simon Fraser battled OCU to a draw.

OCU has six top-ranked individuals in these rankings. The Stars' Emily Webster at 101 pounds, Tessa Plana at 136 and Brittney Roberts at 170 rose to No. 1. Michaela Hutchison at 123, Kristie Davis at 155 and Brittany Delgado at 191 retained their No. 1 rankings. Davis, a senior from Mustang, Okla., moved from 143 to 155.

The Stars next compete in the Sunkist Open on Oct. 28-30 at Phoenix.

"We have really simple goals for our women's program," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "We want to win the national dual championship. We want to win the WCWA title. This is an Olympic year. We're hoping to put 12 girls in the Olympic Trials. It would be a benchmark for our program. We think we have two girls who have a legitimate shot of being on the Olympic team."

Second-ranked King had No. 1 individuals in Emily Martin at 109 and Alli Ragan at 143. Fourth-ranked Cumberlands had the other No. 1 wrestlers - Gabrielle Henry at 116 and Cianah Hee at 130.

The NWCA National Duals will be Jan. 6-7 in Springfield, Ill., and the WCWA Championships will happen Jan. 28 in Bristol, Tenn.

The next WCWA rankings will be compiled Nov. 1. Rankings will be put together the first and 15th of each month until January.

Women's College Wrestling Association

Team rankings

1. Oklahoma City
2. King
3. Simon Fraser
4. Cumberlands
5. Wayland Baptist
6. Lindenwood
7. Jamestown
8. Missouri Valley
9. Menlo
10. Missouri Baptist
10. Waldorf

101

1. Emily Webster, Oklahoma City
2. Daphne-Ann Hodgson, Simon Fraser
3. Brianna Rahall, Oklahoma City
4. Tatiana Perez, King
5. Sherylyn Sabado, Menlo
6. Opelia Felipe, Cumberlands
7. Akira Pena, Wayland Baptist
8. Victoria De Lac, King

109

1. Emily Martin, King
2. Britney Heatherly, Missouri Valley
3. Kristi Garr, Oklahoma City
4. Michiko Araki, Simon Fraser
5. Michelle Canete, Jamestown
6. Jessica Nguyen, Cumberlands
7. Lauren Richardson, Menlo
8. Ofelia Valdez, Wayland Baptist
116 1. Gabrielle Henry, Cumberlands 2. Joey Miller, Oklahoma City 3. Natalie Rutt, Jamestown 4. Chloe Ivanoff, Simon Fraser 5. Kayla Bartosch, King 6. Alexis Rodriguez, Lindenwood 7. Caitlyn Chase, Missouri Baptist 8. India Walker, Lindenwood
123 1. Michaela Hutchison, Oklahoma City 2. Shauna Isbell, Lindenwood 3. Kayla Brendlinger, King 4. Sara Hildebrandt, King 5. Tessa Ma, Simon Fraser 6. Brazel Marquez, Menlo 7. Samantha Gonzales, Wayland Baptist 8. Dana Karkar, Waldorf
130 1. Cianah Hee, Cumberlands 2. Tiffany Sluik, Jamestown 3. Audrey Morehouse, Oklahoma City 4. Hanna Martin, King 5. Brieana Delgado, Oklahoma City 6. Tarkyia Mensah, Wayland Baptist 7. Tiana Camous, Lindenwood 8. Randi Beltz, Lindenwood 136 1. Tessa Plana, Oklahoma City 2. Amanda Hendey, Oklahoma City 3. Rachel Shannon, Lindenwood 4. Janeisha Woods, Wayland Baptist 5. Laura Gordon, Simon Fraser 6. Katarina Perez, King 7. Julie Johnson, Waldorf 8. Lauren Louive, Cumberlands
143 1. Alli Ragan, King 2. Jennifer Page, Oklahoma City 3. Tanya Kusse, Lindenwood 4. Demi Strub, Oklahoma City 5. Courtnei Mudge, Lindenwood 6. Tamrya Mensah, Wayland Baptist 7. Sidney Morrison, Simon Fraser 8. April Ritts, Waldorf
155 1. Kristie Davis, Oklahoma City 2. Justina DiStasio, Simon Fraser 3. Julia Salata, King 4. Valerie Rosales, Wayland Baptist 5. Brittany David, Lindenwood 6. Sydney Nelson, Cumberlands 7. Jordan Hagerman, Missouri Valley 8. Megan Agajanian, Cumberlands 170 1. Brittney Roberts, Oklahoma City 2. Hillary Greening, Simon Fraser 3. Jenna McLatchy, Simon Fraser 4. Brenda Mendoza, Wayland Baptist 5. Kendra Lewis, Lindenwood 6. Lorrie Ramos, King 7. Brittany Jones, Missouri Valley 8. Heather O'Connor, Oklahoma City
191 1. Brittany Delgado, Oklahoma City 2. Marina Lambert, King 3. Lakia Henderson, Cumberlands 4. Kera Scott, Cumberlands 5. Angela Vvborny, Wayland Baptist 6. Paloma Basuito, Missouri Valley 7. Kimberly Andrade, Menlo 8. Kerri Bumpers, King
OCU runs record to 10-0
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University remained unbeaten with wins over Lindenwood (Mo.) 41-7, Waldorf (Iowa) 48-1 and Lindenwood Gold 50-0 on Sunday at Abe Lemons Arena. The Stars, ranked No. 1 in the Women's College Wrestling Association, improved to 10-0 on the season and 61-0-1 in their last 62 duals. "The team is progressing, and we have two weeks to prepare for the Sunkist Open," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "We were a little big sluggish against Waldorf and Lindenwood's second team. It's hard to come out fired up every match after a weekend we wrestled No. 2, 3 and 4. They wrestled Lindenwood really hard. We won all the critical parts of the matches. We're still struggling with our young girls, but they're getting better." Two-time national champion Michaela Hutchison, a senior from Soldotna, Alaska, pinned all three of her opponents and became OCU's wrestler of the day. She is the No. 1-ranked women's wrestler at 123 pounds. "She had another great day," Randall said of Hutchison. "She's very consistent. She wrestles hard." Tessa Plana, a senior from Coppell, Texas, picked up two pins and an 0-1, 3-1, 2-1 win over Lindenwood's Rachael Shannon. Plana is ranked second, while Shannon is fifth-ranked at 136 pounds. Plana lost the first period 1-0, but rallied to win the next two. Plana fell behind 1-0 in the second, but stuck a one-point takedown and a two-point takedown. In the third, Plana recorded a two-point takedown and hung on for the win. "Big win for Tessa against a Junior Pan Am champion," Randall said. "Tessa was flat in the first period, made technical errors and got caught. The second and third period, she controlled the match and controlled her opponent. She wrestles in flurries." Jennifer Page, a freshman from Orangevale, Calif., knocked off Tanya Kusse of Lindenwood 4-0, 4-1. Kusse is ranked fourth at 136 and finished sixth at 130 last season to be an all-American. "Big win for Jennifer Page against Tanya Kusse," Randall said. "Kusse is one of the best in the nation. Jennifer Page hasn't come close to reaching her potential." Kristie Davis, Kristi Garr and Joey Miller pinned their opponents against Lindenwood. Against Waldorf, OCU picked up five forfeits and four pins. Hutchison, Plana, Brittney Roberts and Kirsten Strickler recorded falls. The Stars posted their sixth shutout ever in their win over Lindenwood's Gold team. OCU benefited from six forfeits and four falls. Hutchison, Plana, Roberts and Strickler each notched pins. OCU competes next in the Sunkist Open on Oct. 28-30 in Phoenix.
OKLAHOMA CITY 41 LINDENWOOD 7 101: Emily Webster, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 5-0) 109: Kristi Garr, OCU, pinned Allison Woodruff, 8-0, 1:50 (OCU leads 10-0) 116: Joey Miller, OCU, pinned Alexis Rodriguez, 0:51 (OCU leads 15-0) 123: Shauna Isbell, LU, def. Kirsten Strickler, by inj. default (OCU leads 15-5) 130: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, pinned Priscilla Caldera, 1:44 (OCU leads 20-5) 136: Tessa Plana, OCU, dec. Rachael Shannon, 0-1, 3-1, 2-1 (OCU leads 23-6) 143: Jennifer Page, OCU, dec. Tanya Kusse, 4-0, 4-1 (OCU leads 26-7) 155: Kristie Davis, OCU, pinned Brittany David, 4-0, 0:17 (OCU leads 31-7) 170: Brittney Roberts, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 36-7) 191: Brittany Delgado, OCU, by forfeit (OCU wins 41-7)
OKLAHOMA CITY 48 WALDORF 1 101: Emily Webster, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 5-0) 109: Kristi Garr, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 10-0) 116: Joey Miller, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 15-0) 123: Kirsten Strickler, OCU, pinned Dana Karkar, 1:19 (OCU leads 20-0) 130: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, pinned Ali Schulte, 0:25 (OCU leads 25-0) 136: Tessa Plana, OCU, pinned Julie Johnson, 0:37 (OCU leads 30-0) 143: Jennifer Page, OCU, dec. April Ritts, 2-0, 4-1 (OCU leads 33-1) 155: Kristie Davis, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 38-1) 170: Brittney Roberts, OCU, pinned Ashlee Lentz, 0:50 (OCU leads 43-1) 191: Brittany Delgado, OCU, by forfeit (OCU wins 48-1)
OKLAHOMA CITY 50 LINDENWOOD GOLD 0 101: Emily Webster, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 5-0) 109: Kristi Garr, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 10-0) 116: Joey Miller, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 15-0) 123: Kirsten Strickler, OCU, pinned Denise Yanez, 0:19 (OCU leads 20-0) 130: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, pinned Courtney Kinimaka, 1:07 (OCU leads 25-0) 136: Tessa Plana, OCU, pinned Rachel-Jean Factora, 4-0, 1:55 (OCU leads 30-0) 143: Jennifer Page, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 35-0) 155: Kristie Davis, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 40-0) 170: Brittney Roberts, OCU, pinned Claudia Pena, 6-0, 1:10 (OCU leads 45-0) 191: Brittany Delgado, OCU, by forfeit (OCU wins 50-0)
OKLAHOMA CITY BLACK 43 WALDORF 0 101: Brianna Rahall, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 5-0) 109: Esthefania Jimenez, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 10-0) 116: Dyonne Sedillos, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 15-0) 123: Tozia Possamato, OCU, pinned Dana Karkar, 3-4, 3-2, 0:34 (OCU leads 20-0) 130: Carissa Reynolds, OCU, pinned Ali Schulte, 7-0, 0:45 (OCU leads 25-0) 136: Beatrize Martinez, OCU pinned Julie Johnson, 4-3, 0:21 (OCU leads 30-0) 143: Amber Rodriguez, OCU, dec. April Ritts, 1-0, 1-0 (OCU leads 33-0) 155: Demi Strub, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 38-0) 170: Heather O'Connor, OCU, pinned Ashlee Lentz, 0:28 (OCU leads 43-0) 191: Double forfeit (OCU wins 43-0)
LINDENWOOD 24 OKLAHOMA CITY BLACK 19 101: Brianna Rahall, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 5-0) 109: Esthefania Jimenez, OCU, dec. Allison Woodruff, 1-1, 1-0, 3-1 (OCU leads 8-1) 116: Alexis Rodriguez, LU, dec. Tozia Possamato, 2-0, 1-2, 2-1 (OCU leads 9-4) 123: Shauna Isbell, LU, by forfeit (Dual tied 9-9) 130: Audrey Morehouse, OCU, dec. Priscilla Caldera, 2-1, 2-1 (LU leads 12-10) 136: Brieana Delgado, OCU, dec. Rachael Shannon, 1-1, 6-1, 2-1 (LU leads 15-11) 143: Tanya Kusse, LU, dec. Amanda Hendey, 5-2, 5-0 (LU leads 16-14) 155: Demi Strub, OCU, pinned Brittany David, 1:37 (LU leads 19-16) 170: Kendra Lewis, LU, by forfeit (LU leads 24-16) 191: Heather O'Connor, OCU, dec. Ruth Leger, 2-1, 0-5, 2-1 (LU wins 24-19)
OKLAHOMA CITY BLACK 40 LINDENWOOD GOLD 4 101: Brianna Rahall, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 5-0) 109: Esthefania Jimenez, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 10-0) 116: Dyonne Sedillos, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 15-0) 123: Denise Yanez, LU, tech. fall Tozia Possemato, 7-1, 6-0 (OCU leads 16-4) 130: Audrey Morehouse, OCU, pinned Courtney Kinimaka, 1:00 (OCU leads 21-4) 136: Brieana Delgado, OCU, tech. fall Rachel-Jean Factora, 6-0, 6-0 (OCU leads 25-4) 143: Amanda Hendey, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 30-4) 155: Demi Strub, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 35-4) 170: Heather O'Connor, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 40-4) 191: Double forfeit (OCU wins 40-4)
LINDENWOOD 40 WAYLAND BAPTIST GOLD 5 101: Double forfeit 109: Allison Woodruff, LU, by forfeit (LU leads 5-0) 116: Alexis Rodriguez, LU, by forfeit (LU leads 10-0) 123: Shauna Isbell, LU, pinned Jessica Von Behren (LU leads 15-0) 130: Priscilla Caldera, LU, pinned Darlene Fernandez, 0:30 (LU leads 20-0) 136: Rachael Shannon, LU, pinned Erin Miller, 0:40 (LU leads 25-0) 143: Tanya Kusse, LU, by forfeit (LU leads 30-0) 155: Brittany David, LU, pinned Obrianna Baidoo, 0:32 (LU leads 35-0) 170: Kendra Lewis, by forfeit (LU leads 40-0) 191: Miriam Moreno, WBU, pinned Ruth Leger, 4-0, 0:45 (LU wins 40-5)
LINDENWOOD 44 WALDORF 0 101: Double forfeit 109: Allison Woodruff, LU, by forfeit (LU leads 5-0) 116: Alexis Rodriguez, LU, by forfeit (LU leads 10-0) 123: Shauna Isbell, LU, pinned Dana Karkar, 1:52 (LU leads 15-0) 130: Priscilla Caldera, LU, pinned Ali Schulte, 0:44 (LU leads 20-0) 136: Rachael Shannon, LU, pinned Julie Johnson, 1:05 (LU leads 25-0) 143: Tanya Kusse, LU, tech. fall April Ritts, 7-0, 7-0 (LU leads 29-0) 155: Brittany David, LU, by forfeit (LU leads 34-0) 170: Kendra Lewis, LU, pinned Ashlee Lentz, 0:23 (LU leads 39-0) 191: Ruth Leger, LU, by forfeit (LU wins 44-0)
LINDENWOOD GOLD 20 WALDORF 10 101: Double forfeit 109: Double forfeit 116: India Walker, LU, by forfeit (LU leads 5-0) 123: Dana Karkar, WC, pinned Denise Yanez, 5-0, 1-4, 0:49 (Dual tied 5-5) 130: Courtney Kinimaka, LU, pinned Ali Schulte, 5-0, 0:21 (LU leads 10-5) 136: Rachel-Jean Factora, LU, pinned Julie Johnson, 6-0, 0:48 (LU leads 15-5) 143: April Ritts, WC, by forfeit (LU leads 15-10) 155: Double forfeit (LU leads 15-10) 170: Claudia Pena, LU, pinned Ashlee Lentz, 1-2, 5-4, 0:23 (LU leads 20-10) 191: Double forfeit (LU wins 20-10)
WAYLAND BAPTIST 21 LINDENWOOD 19 101: Akira Pena, WBU, by forfeit (WBU leads 5-0) 109: Ofelia Valdez, WBU, dec. Allison Woodruff, 3-3, 4-0 (WBU leads 8-1) 116: Alexis Rodriguez, WC, dec. Nalley Carillo, 4-0, 3-0 (WBU leads 8-4) 123: Shauna Isbell, LU, tech. fall Samantha Gonzales, 6-0, 10-2 (WBU leads 9-8) 130: Tarykia Mensah, WBU, dec. Priscilla Caldera, 2-0, 4-1 (WBU leads 12-9) 136: Rachael Shannon, LU, dec. Jeneisha Wood, 6-0, 5-0 (Dual tied 12-12) 143: Tanya Kusse, LU, dec. Tamrya Mensah, 1-0, 3-2 (LU leads 15-13) 155: Valerie Rosales, WBU, dec. Brittany David, 1-0, 0-1, 1-0 (Dual tied 16-16) 170: Kendra Lewis, LU, dec. Brenda Mendoza, 2-0, 1-0 (LU leads 19-16) 191: Angela Vvborny, WBU, pinned Ruth Leger, 0:50 (WBU leads 21-19)
WAYLAND BAPTIST 37 WALDORF 2 101: Akira Pena, WBU, by forfeit (WBU leads 5-0) 109: Ofelia Valdez, WBU, by forfeit (WBU leads 10-0) 116: Nalley Carillo, WBU, by forfeit (WBU leads 15-0) 123: Samantha Gonzales, WBU, dec. Dana Karkar, 7-3, 3-2 (WBU leads 18-1) 130: Tarkyia Mensah, WBU, pinned Ali Schulte, 0:53 (WBU leads 23-1) 136: Jeneisha Woods, WBU, dec. Julie Johnson, 0-3, 2-1, 4-0 (WBU leads 26-2) 143: Tamrya Mensah, WBU, dec. April Ritts, 1-0, 3-0 (WBU leads 29-2) 155: Valerie Rosales, WBU, by forfeit (WBU leads 34-2) 170: Brenda Mendoza, WBU, dec. Ashlee Lentz, 4-0, 6-0 (WBU leads 37-2) 191: Double forfeit
WAYLAND BAPTIST 46 LINDENWOOD GOLD 0 101: Akira Pena, WBU, by forfeit (WBU leads 5-0) 109: Ofelia Valdez, WBU, by forfeit (WBU leads 10-0) 116: Nalley Carillo, WBU, by forfeit (WBU leads 15-0) 123: Samantha Gonzales, WBU, pinned Denise Yanez, 4-0, 0:54 (WBU leads 20-0) 130: Tarkyia Mensah, WBU, dec. Courtney Kinimaka, 3-0, 3-0 (WBU leads 23-0) 136: Jeneisha Woods, WBU, dec. Rachel-Jean Factora, 3-0, 2-0 (WBU leads 26-0) 143: Tamrya Mensah, WBU, by forfeit (WBU leads 31-0) 155: Valerie Rosales, WBU, by forfeit (WBU leads 36-0) 170: Brenda Mendoza, WBU, def. Claudia Pena, by inj. default (WBU leads 41-0) 191: Angela Vvborny, WBU, by forfeit (WBU wins 46-0)
WAYLAND BAPTIST GOLD 21 WALDORF 13 101: Double forfeit 109: Double forfeit 116: Double forfeit 123: Dana Karkar, WC, dec. Jessica Von Behren, 3-2, 1-5, 4-1 (WC leads 3-1) 130: Darlene Fernandez, WBU, pinned Ali Schulte, 1:33 (WBU leads 6-3) 136: Erin Miller, WBU, pinned Julie Johnson, 0:53 (WBU leads 11-3) 143: April Ritts, WC, by forfeit (WBU leads 11-8) 155: Obrianna Baidoo, WBU, by forfeit (WBU leads 16-8) 170: Ashlee Lentz, WC, by forfeit (WBU leads 16-13) 191: Miriam Moreno, WBU, by forfeit (WBU wins 21-13)
LINDENWOOD GOLD 14 WAYLAND BAPTIST GOLD 12 101: Double forfeit 109: Double forfeit 116: India Walker, LU, by forfeit (LU leads 5-0) 123: Jessica Von Behren, WBU, pinned Denise Yanez, 2-0, 0-6, 0:45 (Dual tied 5-5) 130: Tianna Camous, LU, dec. Darlene Fernandez, 3-1, 4-0 (LU leads 8-6) 136: Rachel-Jean Factora, LU, dec. Erin Miller, 0-1, 1-0, 1-0 (LU leads 11-7) 143: Double forfeit (LU leads 11-7) 155: Double forfeit (LU leads 11-7) 170: Obrianna Baidoo, WBU, dec. Claudia Pena, 3-0, 3-0 (LU leads 14-7) 191: Miriam Moreno, WBU, by forfeit (LU wins 14-12)
Stars give back to community

OKLAHOMA CITY - As 2011-12 begins, Oklahoma City University athletics is making itself known in the community.

Two of those teams, men's basketball and women's wrestling, are lending a hand to area schools. The men's basketball team recently paid a visit to the Stanley Hupfeld Academy and women's wrestling held a wrestling clinic at Ranchwood Elementary School.

"Being a student-athlete at a university like ours really is a privilege," OCU athletic director Jim Abbott said. "As such, we expect our students to give back as much as possible."

The men's basketball team visited the Stanley Hupfeld Academy on Sept. 23 to tour the school, eat breakfast and spend time with students.

"It was a great experience," OCU junior basketball player Tim Morton said. "Standing there knowing that I used to be one of those young kids looking up to an older person doing something positive in the neighborhood was an honor. I'm really big on giving back and seeing what the future holds."

According to OCU men's basketball coach Dionne Phelps, the team hopes to build a relationship with the school.

"This is one of the first schools that we found that we wanted to partner with that gave us an opportunity to share what we are experiencing with their students," Phelps said. "To be honest, as much as we give, those students are giving back to us, and it's basically to establish a mentorship program."

The goal is to be able to start a program with the school where players go once or twice a month to spend time with students as a reward for good behavior and meeting academic requirements, Phelps said.

"For us it really is about community service," Phelps said. "I want our athletes to be able to get out there and show who they are and what they're about. That we are more than just athletes that are on the court."

According to Phelps, the team is looking for more schools to partner with.

"Someone gave back to me, and I think that it is real important for our athletes to be able give back," Phelps said. "For every athlete that is on this court playing here at OCU, someone invested in their lives and helped them take that next step to get to this point, and so we have a responsibility and an obligation to give back."

The OCU women's wrestling team partnered with Ranchwood Elementary in Yukon, Okla., to put on a wrestling clinic for the school's third-grade physical education classes.

"This was a great chance for our student-athletes to get out and have fun showing the physical education classes about the hard work and dedication that they have for our sport of wrestling," OCU assistant wrestling coach Link Davis said. "I would like to thank Amber Shelton for letting us take over her classes, and Principal Kristin Kilpatrick for giving us the opportunity to come into her school."

The clinic lasted from Oct. 4-7 and gave wrestlers a chance to share their knowledge of wrestling.

"It was a great opportunity to get to go the Ranchwood Elementary community and talk with young students about Oklahoma City University and show some wrestling technique," senior Michaela Hutchinson said.

According to several wrestlers it took a great deal of patience to teach third graders.

"Just seeing the eagerness and excitement in the kids face as we showed them stance and motion was worth doing this," senior Brittany Delgado said.

According to Abbott, OCU student-athletes contributed more than 3,000 hours in community service in 2010-11. So far this year the volleyball and cross country teams have volunteered at the Iron Kids Triathlon on Aug. 21. Every OCU team will participate in a canned food drive later this fall.

"Community service is a priority in the mission of OCU and the NAIA," Abbott said. "The positive influence that our athletes can provide, particularly to the young people in our community, is significant."
OCU upholds No. 1 ranking vs. other top four teams
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University walloped highly-ranked competition, routing Cumberlands (Ky.) 44-3, King (Tenn.) 31-10 and Simon Fraser (British Columbia) 44-3 on Sunday at Abe Lemons Arena. The three-time defending Women's College Wrestling Association and four-time NWCA National Duals champion Stars improved to 7-0 in duals. No. 1-ranked OCU knocked off second-ranked Simon Fraser, third-ranked Cumberlands and No. 4 King. OCU improved to 58-0-1 in its last 59 duals. "We had an exceptional day today," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "We wrestled well without having our entire lineup intact. We expect to have our full lineup in the next couple of weeks, and that will make a difference. We came up ahead on all the critical situations. We won the close ones." Emily Webster, a freshman from Sedalia, Mo., became the OCU wrestler of the day after defeating Simon Fraser's Daphne-Ann Hodgson, the top-ranked 101-pounder in America, and Cumberlands' Opelia Felipe, who was No. 2. Webster checked in at No. 8 in the first 101-pound rankings of the season. "Emily Webster beating No. 1 and No. 2 was awesome," Randall said. "It should put her at No. 1. We had a couple who were backups last year who stepped up today. Audrey Morehouse went 4-0. Demi Strub beat two all-Americans. There's plenty of time for improvement. We're progressing at the right pace right now. We have a long ways to go." Against the 2011 WCWA runner-up Simon Fraser, OCU notched seven falls. The Stars' pins came from Kristi Garr at 109, Michaela Hutchison at 123, Morehouse at 130, Amanda Hendey at 136, Kristie Davis at 155, Brittney Roberts at 170 and Brittany Delgado at 191. Against King, Davis, Delgado and Webster picked up falls. Delgado's fall over Kerri Bumpers came in nine seconds. Delgado holds OCU's record for the fastest fall with an eight-second pin against Evanie Paulett of Lindenwood (Mo.) on Nov. 13, 2009. Against Cumberlands, OCU benefited from six falls and two forfeits. Joey Miller at 116, Tessa Plana at 143, Davis, Garr, Hutchison and Webster stuck falls for the Stars. The Stars face fifth-ranked Lindenwood and Waldorf (Iowa) in duals starting 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 16 at Abe Lemons Arena.
OKLAHOMA CITY 44 SIMON FRASER 3 101: Emily Webster, OCU, dec. Daphne-Ann Hodgson, 3-0, 2-1 (OCU leads 3-1) 109: Kristi Garr, OCU, pinned Michiko Araki, 6-0, 0:48 (OCU leads 8-1) 116: Joey Miller, OCU, dec. Chloe Ivanoff, 7-1, 5-1 (OCU leads 11-2) 123: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, pinned Tessa Ma, 6-0, 0:53 (OCU leads 16-2) 130: Audrey Morehouse, OCU, pinned Laura Wilson, 1:11 (OCU leads 21-2) 136: Amanda Hendey, OCU, pinned Laura Gordon, 6-0, 0:38 (OCU leads 26-2) 143: Tessa Plana, OCU, dec. Sidney Morrison, 5-1, 3-1 (OCU leads 29-3) 155: Kristie Davis, OCU, pinned Justina DiStasio, 1:04 (OCU leads 34-3) 170: Brittney Roberts, OCU, pinned Jenna McLatchy, 4-1, 0-2, 0:35 (OCU leads 39-3) 191: Brittany Delgado, OCU, pinned Hillary Greening, 1-0, 0:17 (OCU wins 44-3)
OKLAHOMA CITY 31 KING 10 101: Emily Webster, OCU, pinned Tatiana Perez, 5-3, 1:53 (OCU leads 5-0) 109: Emily Martin, KC, dec. Kristi Garr, 4-1, 6-0 (OCU leads 6-3) 116: Joey Miller, OCU, dec. Samantha Klingel, 6-0, 5-4 (OCU leads 9-4) 123: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, dec. Kayla Brendlinger, 5-3, 5-0 (OCU leads 12-5) 130: Audrey Morehouse, OCU, dec. Sarah Hildebrandt, 1-0, 1-0 (OCU leads 15-5) 136: Amanda Hendey, OCU, dec. Hanna Martin, 4-5, 1-0, 5-2 (OCU leads 18-6) 143: Alli Ragan, KC, dec. Tessa Plana, 4-0, 4-0 (OCU leads 18-9) 155: Kristie Davis, OCU, pinned Lorrie Ramos, 0:43 (OCU leads 23-9) 170: Brittney Roberts, OCU, dec. Julia Salata, 4-0, 4-1 (OCU leads 26-10) 191: Brittany Delgado, OCU, pinned Kerri Bumpers, 0:09 (OCU wins 31-10)
OKLAHOMA CITY 44 CUMBERLANDS 3 101: Emily Webster, OCU, pinned Opelia Felipe, 4-0, 1:59 (OCU leads 5-0) 109: Kristi Garr, OCU, pinned Adreanna Barrera, 0:22 (OCU leads 10-0) 116: Joey Miller, OCU, pinned Sherri Berube, 0:58 (OCU leads 15-0) 123: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, pinned Milagros Zamora, 0:41 (OCU leads 20-0) 130: Audrey Morehouse, OCU, dec. Andrea Hughes, 2-1, 2-0 (OCU leads 23-0) 136: Cianah Hee, UC, dec. Amanda Hendey, 4-3, 6-6 (OCU leads 24-3) 143: Tessa Plana, OCU, pinned Liza Gutierrez, 1:08 (OCU leads 29-3) 155: Kristie Davis, OCU, pinned Sydney Nelson, 0:45 (OCU leads 34-3) 170: Brittney Roberts, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 39-3) 191: Brittany Delgado, OCU, by forfeit (OCU wins 44-3)
OKLAHOMA CITY BLACK 28 CUMBERLANDS 8 101: Brianna Rahall, OCU, dec. Opelia Felipe, 1-0, 2-0 (OCU leads 3-0) 109: Dyonne Sedillos, OCU, pinned Adreanna Barrera, 6-0, 1-2, 1:02 (OCU leads 8-0) 116: Tozia Possemato, OCU, dec. Sherri Berube, 1-2, 5-0, 7-1 (OCU leads 11-1) 123: Andrea Hughes, UC, dec. Logan Rich, 3-1, 1-0 (OCU leads 12-4) 130: Cianah Hee, UC, dec. Carissa Reynolds, 3-0, 2-0 (OCU leads 12-7) 136: Beatrize Martinez, OCU, dec. Olivia Peters, 4-2, 1-3, 1-1 (OCU leads 15-8) 143: Amber Rodriguez, OCU, dec. Liza Gutierrez, 4-0, 1-0 (OCU leads 18-8) 155: Demi Strub, OCU, pinned Sydney Nelson, 1:14 (OCU leads 23-8) 170: Heather O'Connor, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 28-8) 191: Double forfeit (OCU wins 28-8)
SIMON FRASER 24 OKLAHOMA CITY BLACK 12 101: Daphne-Ann Hodgson, SFU, dec. Brianna Rahall, 0-1, 3-0, 3-0 (SFU leads 3-1) 109: Michiko Araki, SFU, dec. Esthefania Jimenez, 4-1, 1-0 (SFU leads 6-2) 116: Chloe Ivanoff, SFU, dec. Tozia Possemato, 5-0, 1-0 (SFU leads 9-2) 123: Logan Rich, OCU, dec. Tessa Ma, 3-2, 4-0 (SFU leads 10-5) 130: Laura Wilson, SFU, dec. Carissa Reynolds, 3-1, 2-0 (SFU leads 13-6) 136: Amber Rodriguez, OCU, dec. Laura Gordon, 1-0, 1-0 (SFU leads 13-9) 143: Demi Strub, OCU, dec. Sidney Morrison, 2-0, 4-2 (SFU leads 14-12) 155: Justina DiStasio, SFU, by forfeit (SFU leads 19-12) 170: Hillary Greening, SFU, pinned Heather O'Connor, 1:28 (SFU leads 24-12) 191: Double forfeit (SFU wins 24-12)
KING 34 OKLAHOMA CITY BLACK 5 101: Brianna Rahall, OCU, dec. Tatiana Perez, 2-0, 2-0 (OCU leads 3-0) 109: Emily Martin, KC, pinned Dyonne Sedillos, 1:28 (KC leads 5-3) 116: Kayla Bartosch, KC, dec. Tozia Possamoto, 4-0, 3-0 (KC leads 8-3) 123: Sarah Hildebrandt, KC, dec. Logan Rich, 1-0, 2-0 (KC leads 11-3) 130: Kayla Brendlinger, KC, dec. Carissa Reynolds, 6-0, 5-1 (KC leads 14-4) 136: Hanna Martin, KC, dec. Beatrize Martinez, 3-0, 2-0 (KC leads 17-4) 143: Amber Rodriguez, OCU, tech. fall Alli Ragan, 6-0, 7-0 (KC leads 21-4) 155: Julia Salata, KC, dec. Demi Strub, 1-0, 1-5, 1-0 (KC leads 24-5) 170: Lorrie Ramos, KC, pinned Heather O'Connor, 0:50 (KC leads 29-5) 191: Kerri Bumpers, KC, by forfeit (KC wins 34-5)
KING 22 SIMON FRASER 20 143: Alli Ragan, KC, tech. fall Sidney Morrison, 6-0, 7-0 (KC leads 4-0) 101: Daphne-Ann Hodgson, SFU, pinned Tatiana Perez, 0:49 (SFU leads 5-4) 109: Emily Martin, KC, pinned Michiko Araki, 5-0, 1:34 (KC leads 9-5) 116: Chloe Ivanoff, SFU, dec. Samantha Klingel, 2-0, 2-0 (KC leads 9-8) 123: Sarah Hildebrandt, KC, pinned Tessa Ma, 1-0, 1:15 (KC leads 14-8) 130: Kayla Brendlinger, KC, pinned Laura Wilson, 1:51 (KC leads 19-8) 136: Hanna Martin, KC, dec. Laura Gordon, 1-0, 0-1, 3-0 (KC leads 22-9) 155: Justina DiStasio, SFU, dec. Julia Salata, 2-0, 3-0 (KC leads 22-12) 170: Jenna McLatchy, SFU, dec. Lorrie Ramos, 1-0, 3-0 (KC leads 22-15) 191: Hillary Greening, SFU, pinned Kerri Bumpers, 1:02 (KC wins 22-20)
KING 37 WAYLAND BAPTIST 7 101: Tatiana Perez, KC, by forfeit (KC leads 5-0) 109: Emily Martin, KC, pinned Ofelia Perez, 0:52 (KC leads 10-0) 116: Samantha Klingel, KC, dec. Nalley Carillos, 6-0, 1-0 (KC leads 13-0) 123: Sarah Hildebrandt, KC, pinned Jessica Von Behren, 5-0, 0:32 (KC leads 18-0) 130: Kayla Brendlinger, KC, dec. Tarkyia Mensah, 5-0, 4-1 (KC leads 21-1) 136: Hanna Martin, KC, pinned Erin Miller, 0:46 (KC leads 26-1) 143: Alli Ragan, KC, dec. Tamrya Mensah, 4-0, 1-0 (KC leads 29-2) 155: Lorrie Ramos, KC, dec. Valerie Rosales, 1-0, 1-0 (KC leads 32-2) 170: Julia Salata, KC, by forfeit (KC leads 37-2) 191: Angela Vvborny, WBU, tech. fall Kerri Bumpers, 6-0, 7-0 (KC wins 37-7)
SIMON FRASER 28 CUMBERLANDS 8 101: Daphne-Ann Hodgson, SFU, dec. Opelia Felipe, 4-0, 3-0 (SFU leads 3-0) 109: Michiko Araki, SFU, dec. Adreanna Barrera, 4-0, 7-0 (SFU leads 6-0) 116: Chloe Ivanoff, SFU, pinned Sherri Berube, 1:15 (SFU leads 11-0) 123: Andrea Hughes, UC, dec. Tessa Ma, 0-4, 5-1, 2-0 (SFU leads 12-3) 130: Cianah Hee, UC, pinned Laura Wilson, 1:09 (SFU leads 12-8) 136: Laura Gordon, SFU, dec. Olivia Peters, 1-0, 1-0 (SFU leads 15-8) 143: Sidney Morrison, SFU, pinned Liza Gutierrez, 0-2, 1:59 (SFU leads 20-8) 155: Justina DiStasio, SFU, dec. Sydney Nelson, 1-0, 3-0 (SFU leads 23-8) 170: Hillary Greening, SFU, by forfeit (SFU leads 28-8) 191: Double forfeit (SFU wins 28-8)
SIMON FRASER 35 WAYLAND BAPTIST 5 101: Daphne Ann-Hodgson, SFU, by forfeit (SFU leads 5-0) 109: Michiko Araki, SFU, dec. Ofelia Valdez, 4-1, 3-0 (SFU leads 8-1) 116: Chloe Ivanoff, SFU, pinned Nalley Carillo, 1:42 (SFU leads 13-1) 123: Tessa Ma, SFU, dec. Jessica Von Behren, 3-0, 4-0 (SFU leads 16-1) 130: Laura Wilson, SFU, dec. Tarkyia Mensah, 1-0, 2-0 (SFU leads 19-1) 136: Laura Gordon, SFU, pinned Erin Miller, 3-0, 1:09 (SFU leads 24-1) 143: Tamrya Mensah, WBU, dec. Sidney Morrison, 2-0, 3-0 (SFU leads 24-4) 155: Justina DiStasio, SFU, dec. Valerie Rosales, 7-1, 2-0 (SFU leads 27-4) 170: Hillary Greening, SFU, by forfeit (SFU leads 32-4) 191: Jenna McLatchy, SFU, dec. Angela Vvborny, 0-3, 1-0, 1-0 (SFU wins 35-5)
WAYLAND BAPTIST 25 CUMBERLANDS 18 101: Opelia Felipe, UC, by forfeit (UC leads 5-0) 109: Ofelia Valdez, WBU, dec. Alex Campbell, 2-0, 1-0 (UC leads 5-3) 116: Nalley Carillo, WBU, dec. Sherri Barube, 3-0, 1-0 (WBU leads 6-5) 123: Andrea Hughes, UC, tech. fall Jessica Von Behren, 6-0, 6-0 (UC leads 9-6) 130: Cianah Hee, UC, pinned Tarkyia Mensah, 6-0, 0:20 (UC leads 14-6) 136: Erin Miller, WBU, dec. Olivia Peters, 3-2, 1-2, 2-1 (UC leads 15-9) 143: Tamrya Mensah, WBU, pinned Liza Gutierrez, 3-0, 1:45 (UC leads 15-14) 155: Sydney Nelson, UC, dec. Valerie Rosales, 1-1, 6-0, 1-0 (UC leads 18-15) 170: Obrianna Baidoo, WBU, by forfeit (WBU leads 20-18) 191: Angela Vvborny, WBU, by forfeit (WBU wins 25-18)
KING 35 CUMBERLANDS 7 101: Opelia Felipe, KC, dec. Tatiana Perez, 1-1, 2-1 (KC leads 3-1) 109: Emily Martin, KC, pinned Andreana Barrera, 0:43 (KC leads 8-1) 116: Samantha Klingel, KC, pinned Sherri Berube, 4-0, 1:37 (KC leads 13-1) 123: Kayla Brendlinger, KC, dec. Andrea Hughes, 4-0, 3-0 (KC leads 16-1) 130: Cianah Hee, UC, dec. Sarah Hildebrandt, 1-0, 6-0 (KC leads 16-4) 136: Hanna Martin, KC, dec. Olivia Peters, 3-0, 2-0 (KC leads 19-4) 143: Alli Ragan, KC, by forfeit (KC leads 24-4) 155: Julia Salata, KC, pinned Liza Gutierrez, 1:10 (KC leads 29-4) 170: Sydney Nelson, UC, dec. Lorrie Ramos, 2-0, 3-1 (KC leads 30-7) 191: Kerri Bumpers, KC, by forfeit (KC wins 35-7)
CUMBERLANDS 30 WAYLAND BAPTIST GOLD 6 101: Opelia Felipe, UC, by forfeit (UC leads 5-0) 109: Adreanna Barrera, UC, by forfeit (UC leads 10-0) 116: Sherri Berube, UC, by forfeit (UC leads 15-0) 123: Milagros Zamora, UC, pinned Jessica Von Behren, 4-0, 1:21 (UC leads 20-0) 130: Darlene Fernandez, WBU, dec. Justine Jue, 8-5, 2-1 (UC leads 21-3) 136: Jeneisha Woods, WBU, dec. Olivia Peters, 0-2, 1-1, 2-0 (UC leads 22-6) 143: Liza Gutierrez, UC, pinned Holly Thein, 0-1, 1-0, 1:51 (UC leads 27-6) 155: Obrianna Baidoo, WBU, dec. Sydney Nelson, 4-0, 5-0 (UC leads 30-6) 170: Double forfeit (UC leads 30-6) 191: Double forfeit (UC leads 30-6)
KING 40 WAYLAND BAPTIST GOLD 6 101: Tatiana Perez, KC, by forfeit (KC leads 5-0) 109: Emily Martin, KC, by forfeit (KC leads 10-0) 116: Victoria Nguyen, KC, by forfeit (KC leads 15-0) 123: Stacy Martin, KC, by forfeit (KC leads 20-0) 130: Sarah Hildebrandt, KC, pinned Darlene Fernandez, 7-0, 1:16 (KC leads 25-0) 136: Hanna Martin, KC, pinned Jeneisha Woods, 1:49 (KC leads 30-0) 143: Alli Ragan, KC, tech. fall Holly Thein, 6-0, 7-0 (KC leads 34-0) 155: Lorrie Ramos, KC, by forfeit (KC leads 39-0) 170: Julia Salata, KC, by forfeit (KC leads 44-0) 191: Kerri Bumpers, KC, by forfeit (KC leads 49-0)
SIMON FRASER 36 WAYLAND BAPTIST GOLD 6 101: Daphne-Ann Hogdson, SFU, by forfeit (SFU leads 5-0) 109: Michiko Araki, SFU, by forfeit (SFU leads 10-0) 116: Chloe Ivanoff, SFU, by forfeit (SFU leads 15-0) 123: Tessa Ma, SFU, by forfeit (SFU leads 20-0) 130: Laura Wilson, SFU, tech. fall Darlene Fernandez, 6-0, 6-0 (SFU leads 24-0) 136: Jeneisha Woods, WBU, pinned Laura Gordon, 0-1, 1:19 (SFU leads 24-5) 143: Sidney Morrison, SFU, dec. Shanice Vernon Jackson, 1-0, 3-2 (SFU leads 27-6) 155: Justina DiStasio, SFU, tech. fall Obrianna Baidoo, 9-0, 6-0 (SFU leads 31-6) 170: Hillary Greening, SFU, by forfeit (SFU leads 36-6) 191: Double forfeit (SFU wins 36-6)
OCU hosts top four teams in women's wrestling

OKLAHOMA CITY - The top four teams in the first edition of the Women's College Wrestling Association rankings square off in duals Sunday at Abe Lemons Arena.

Three-time defending WCWA and four-time NWCA National Duals champion Oklahoma City University tops the rankings. Three Stars hold the No. 1 ranking at their respective weights.

Simon Fraser (British Columbia) comes in at No. 2 in the ratings after finishing as national runner-up last season. Cumberlands (Ky.) is No. 3, while King (Tenn.) is fourth. Lindenwood (Mo.) checks in at fifth.

OCU meets King's red team at 11 a.m., then Cumberlands at 1 p.m., Simon Fraser at 2 p.m., then King at 3 p.m. Sunday. Cumberlands, Simon Fraser and King will meet 10 a.m. to start the series of duals Sunday at Abe Lemons Arena. To watch the duals live, click <http://client.stretchinternet.com/client/okcu.portal>here.

The duals should have an impact on the next set of rankings as well as the NWCA National Duals on Jan. 6-7 in Springfield, Ill.

"This weekend's event seeds the NWCA National Dual Tournament," Randall said. "With the top four teams and all the ranked wrestlers here, you will see some great matchups and some changes in team and individual rankings."

The Stars' top-ranked individuals are Michaela Hutchison at 123 pounds, Kristie Davis at 143, then Brittany Delgado at 191. Davis, a senior from Mustang, Okla., and Delgado, a senior from Fountain Inn, S.C., are returning national champions, while Hutchison took runner-up last season.

Other wrestlers holding No. 1 rankings were Simon Fraser's Daphne-Ann Hodgson, 101; King's Emily Martin, 109; Cumberlands' Gabrielle Henry, 116; Cumberlands' Cianah Hee, 130; King's Alli Regan, 136; Lindenwood's Kendra Lewis, 155; and Simon Fraser's Justine DiStasio, 170.

The next WCWA rankings will be compiled Oct. 15. Rankings will be put together the first and 15th of each month until January.

Team rankings
1. Oklahoma City
2. Simon Fraser
3. Cumberlands
4. King
5. Lindenwood
6. Jamestown
7. Missouri Valley
8. Menlo
9. Wayland Baptist
10. Missouri Baptist
11. Yakima Valley
12. U.S. Olympic Education Center
13. Waldorf
14. Midland

101
1. Daphne-Ann Hodgson, Simon Fraser
2. Opelia Felipe, Cumberlands
3. Sherylyn Sabado, Menlo
4. Shannon Constantine, King
5. Michiko Araki, Simon Fraser
6. Brianna Gedeon, Lindenwood
7. Emily Webster, Oklahoma City
8. Brianna Rahall, Oklahoma City

109
1. Emily Martin, King
2. Kristi Garr, Oklahoma City
3. Britney Heatherly, Missouri Valley
4. Michelle Canete, Jamestown
5. Chloe Ivanoff, Jamestown
6. Jessica Nguyen, Cumberlands
7. Lauren Richardson, Menlo
8. Jasmine Yanez, Menlo

116
1. Gabrielle Henry, Cumberlands
2. Joey Miller, Oklahoma City
3. Natalie Rutt, Jamestown
4. Caitlyn Chase, Missouri Baptist
5. Tessa Ma, Simon Fraser
6. Kayla Bartosch, King
7. Joy Yamashita, Lindenwood
8. Sara Hildebrandt, King

123
1. Michaela Hutchison, Oklahoma City
2. Shauna Isbell, Lindenwood
3. Chaelyn Tan, Jamestown
4. Kirsten Strickler, Oklahoma City
5. Gina Carpenter, Simon Fraser
6. Kat Perez, King
7. Brazel Marquez, Menlo
8. Tiana Camous, Lindenwood

130
1. Cianah Hee, Cumberlands
2. Laura Gordon, Simon Fraser
3. Amanda Hendey, Oklahoma City
4. Randi Beltz, Lindenwood
5. Tiffany Sluik, Jamestown
6. Audrey Morehouse, Oklahoma City
7. Brieana Delgado, Oklahoma City
8. Hanna Martin, King

136
1. Alli Regan, King
2. Tessa Plana, Oklahoma City
3. Lauren Louive, Cumberlands
4. Tanya Kusse, Lindenwood
5. Rachel Shannon, Lindenwood
6. Amber Rodriguez, Oklahoma City
7. Bailey Halvorson, Simon Fraser
8. Beatrize Martinez, Oklahoma City

143
1. Kristie Davis, Oklahoma City
2. Michelle Quiles, Jamestown
3. Brittany David, Lindenwood
4. Jennifer Page, Oklahoma City
5. Demi Strub, Oklahoma City
6. Courtnei Mudge, Lindenwood
7. Danielle Curliss, Missouri Valley
8. Shanna Young, King

155
1. Kendra Lewis, Lindenwood
2. Brittney Roberts, Oklahoma City
3. Megan Agajanian, Cumberlands
4. Julia Salata, King
5. Sidney Morrison, Simon Fraser
6. Sydney Nelson, Cumberlands
7. Jordan Hagerman, Missouri Valley
8. Valerie Rosales, Wayland Baptist

170
1. Justine DiStasio, Simon Fraser
2. Brittany Jones, Missouri Valley
3. Jenna McLatchy, Simon Fraser
4. Lisa Tinney, Cumberlands
5. Heather O'Connor, Oklahoma City
6. Faith Wasmund, Yakima Valley
7. Lorrie Ramos, King
8. Karen Perez-Torres, Menlo

191
1. Brittany Delgado, Oklahoma City
2. Marina Lambert, King
3. Hillary Greening, Simon Fraser
4. Lakia Henderson, Cumberlands
5. Kera Scott, Cumberlands
6. Kendra Cremeans, Yakima Valley
7. Kimberly Andrade, Menlo
8. Paloma Basuito, Missouri Valley
OCU moves to 4-0 in women's wrestling
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University won all four of its duals to start the women's wrestling season Sunday at Abe Lemons Arena. The Stars, ranked No. 1 in the Women's College Wrestling Association, defeated Missouri Valley 38-6, Wayland Baptist (Texas) 42-5, Missouri Valley Orange 46-2 and Wayland Baptist Gold 48-0. Three-time defending national champion OCU improved to 55-0-1 in its past 56 duals. OCU coach Archie Randall said he hopes to see improvement when the Stars compete next. The top four ranked teams in the WCWA meet in a series of duals starting 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 at Abe Lemons Arena. "It's the opening of the season, and we were great at times and bad at times," Randall said. "The younger girls were nervous and uptight. The older girls feel the pressure of the season starting. I have a little bit of concern, but not like I would in the past. The younger girls and the older girls haven't jelled together like we have before, but we're solid." On the day, Kristie Davis, Michaela Hutchison, Joey Miller and Tessa Plana each won four times, twice by forfeit and twice by pin for OCU. Brittany Delgado picked up three falls and a win by decision. Against Missouri Valley, the Stars compiled six falls. Emily Webster, Davis, Delgado, Hutchison, Miller and Plana notched pins for OCU. Kirsten Strickler beat Evelyn Perez 6-0, 7-0 in a technical fall at 123 pounds. Against Wayland Baptist, OCU put together six pins. Kristi Garr, Davis, Delgado, Hutchison, Miller and Plana each had falls. Hutchison, a senior from Soldotna, Alaska, finished off Darlene Fernandez in 19 seconds at 130. Plana, a senior from Coppell, Texas, picked up the fall with one second left in the first period against Jeneshia Woods at 136. The Stars benefited from six forfeits against the Missouri Valley Orange team. At 109, Garr edged Jenny Torres 1-0, 0-1, 1-0. Jennifer Page prevailed 5-2, 7-0 at 143 before Heather O'Connor at 170 and Delgado at 191 won by fall at 170. The Wayland Baptist Gold team forfeited at eight weights against OCU. Strickler, a junior from Frisco, Texas, had a pin at 123, and Delgado won 4-0, 6-0 over Miriam Moreno at 191.
OKLAHOMA CITY 38 MISSOURI VALLEY 6 101: Emily Webster, OCU, pinned Mary Catherin Correia, 1:56 (OCU leads 5-0) 109: Britney Heatherly, MVC, dec. Kristi Garr, 4-0, 1-0 (OCU leads 5-3) 116: Joey Miller, OCU, pinned Shona Colbert, 1:16 (OCU leads 10-3) 123: Kirsten Strickler, OCU, tech. fall Evelyn Perez, 6-0, 7-0 (OCU leads 14-3) 130: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, pinned Summer Sistad, 1:26 (OCU leads 19-3) 136: Tessa Plana, OCU, pinned Mayleen Soto, 0:24 (OCU leads 24-3) 143: Jennifer Page, OCU, dec. Danielle Curliss, 2-0, 1-0 (OCU leads 27-3) 155: Kristie Davis, OCU, pinned Jordan Hagerman, 1:09 (OCU leads 32-3) 170: Brittany Jones, MVC, pinned Heather O'Connor, 1-4, 4-0, 1-0 (OCU leads 33-6) 191: Brittany Delgado, OCU, pinned Palamo Basuito, 0:27 (OCU wins 38-6)
OKLAHOMA CITY 42 WAYLAND BAPTIST 5 101: Emily Webster, OCU, tech. fall Mary Catherin Correia, 6-0, 7-0 (OCU leads 4-0) 109: Kristi Garr, OCU, pinned Ofelia Valdez, 1:53 (OCU leads 9-0) 116: Joey Miller, OCU, pinned Nalley Carillo, 1:48 (OCU leads 14-0) 123: Kirsten Strickler, OCU, tech. fall Samantha Gonzales, 6-0, 8-2 (OCU leads 18-1) 130: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, pinned Darlene Fernandez, 0:19 (OCU leads 23-1) 136: Tessa Plana, OCU, pinned Jeneshia Woods, 1:59 (OCU leads 28-1) 143: Jennifer Page, OCU, dec. Tamrya Mensah, 1-0, 2-1 (OCU leads 31-2) 155: Kristie Davis, OCU, pinned Valerie Rosales, 6-0, 0:22 (OCU leads 36-2) 170: Brenda Mendoza, WBU, dec. Heather O'Connor, 5-1, 0-4, 4-3 (OCU leads 37-5) 191: Brittany Delgado, OCU, pinned Angela Vvorny, 1:13 (OCU wins 42-5)
OKLAHOMA CITY 48 WAYLAND BAPTIST GOLD 0 101: Emily Webster, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 5-0) 109: Kristi Garr, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 10-0) 116: Joey Miller, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 15-0) 123: Kirsten Strickler, OCU, pinned Jessica Van Behren, 1:16 (OCU leads 20-0) 130: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 25-0) 136: Tessa Plana, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 30-0) 143: Jennifer Page, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 35-0) 155: Kristie Davis, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 40-0) 170: Heather O'Connor, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 45-0) 191: Brittany Delgado, OCU, dec. Miriam Moreno, 4-0, 6-0 (OCU wins 48-0)
OKLAHOMA CITY 46 MISSOURI VALLEY ORANGE 2 101: Emily Webster, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 5-0) 109: Kristi Garr, OCU, dec. Jenny Torres, 1-0, 0-1, 1-0 (OCU leads 8-1) 116: Joey Miller, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 13-1) 123: Kirsten Strickler, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 18-1) 130: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 23-1) 136: Tessa Plana, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 28-1) 143: Jennifer Page, OCU, dec. Frances Efiong, 5-2, 7-0 (OCU leads 31-2) 155: Kristie Davis, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 36-2) 170: Heather O'Connor, OCU, pinned Jessica Ulloa-Martinez, 0-1, 1:28 (OCU leads 41-2) 191: Brittany Delgado, OCU, pinned Sara Vernon, 1:11 (OCU wins 46-2)
MISSOURI VALLEY 25 OKLAHOMA CITY BLACK 19 101: Brianna Rahall, OCU, dec. Mary Catherine Correia, 2-0, 1-0 (OCU leads 3-0) 109: Britney Heatherly, MVC, pinned Dyonne Sedillos, 0:26 (MVC leads 5-3) 116: Tozia Possamoto, OCU, pinned Shona Colbert, 3-1, 1:54 (OCU leads 8-5) 123: Logan Rich, OCU, pinned Samantha Lovelace, 1:31 (OCU leads 13-5) 130: Audrey Morehouse, OCU, vs. Summer Sistad, 2-0, 3-0 (OCU leads 16-5) 136: Brieana Delgado, OCU, dec. Mayleen Soto, 3-0, 3-0 (OCU leads 19-5) 143: Danielle Curliss, MVC, pinned Demi Strub, 3-0, 1:50 (OCU leads 19-10) 155: Jordan Hagerman, MVC, by forfeit (OCU leads 19-15) 170: Brittany Jones, MVC, by forfeit (MVC leads 20-19) 191: Palamo Basuito, MVC, by forfeit (MVC wins 25-19)
OKLAHOMA CITY BLACK 23 WAYLAND BAPTIST 19 101: Brianna Rahall, OCU, dec. Akira Pena, 1-0, 1-0 (OCU leads 3-0) 109: Ofelia Valdez, WBU, dec. Dyonne Sedillos, 6-1, 4-1 (OCU leads 4-3) 116: Nalley Carillo, WBU, dec. Tozia Possamoto, 0-3, 1-0, 1-0 (WBU leads 6-5) 123: Logan Rich, OCU, pinned Samantha Gonzales, 1:41 (OCU leads 10-6) 130: Brieana Delgado, OCU, dec. Darlene Fernandez, 5-0, 7-0 (OCU leads 13-6) 136: Audrey Morehouse, OCU, pinned Erin Miller, 0:58 (OCU leads 18-6) 143: Tamrya Mensah, WBU, dec. Amber Rodriguez, 3-0, 3-0 (OCU leads 18-9) 155: Demi Strub, OCU, pinned Valerie Rosales, 4-3, 1:23 (OCU leads 23-9) 170: Brenda Mendoza, WBU, by forfeit (OCU leads 23-14) 191: Angela Vvborny, WBU, by forfeit (OCU wins 23-19)
OKLAHOMA CITY BLACK 23 WAYLAND BAPTIST GOLD 8 101: Brianna Rahall, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 5-0) 109: Esthefania Jimenez, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 10-0) 116: Tozia Possamoto, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 15-0) 123: Logan Rich, OCU, dec. Jessica Von Behren, 2-0, 3-0 (OCU leads 18-0) 130: Audrey Morehouse, OCU, pinned Joshelyn Contreras, 5-0, 1:13 (OCU leads 23-0) 136: Tarkya Mensah, WBU, dec. Carissa Reynolds, 1-0, 1-0 (OCU leads 23-3) 143: Double forfeit (OCU leads 23-3) 155: Double forfeit (OCU leads 23-3) 170: Lorraine Herrera, WBU, by forfeit (OCU leads 23-8) 191: Double forfeit (OCU wins 23-8)
OKLAHOMA CITY BLACK 31 MISSOURI VALLEY ORANGE 13 101: Brianna Rahall, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 5-0) 109: Jenny Torres, MVC, dec. Dyonne Sedillos, 4-0, 5-1 (OCU leads 6-3) 116: Tozia Possamoto, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 11-3) 123: Logan Rich, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 16-3) 130: Brieana Delgado, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 21-3) 136: Carissa Reynolds, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 26-3) 143: Demi Strub, OCU, pinned Frances Efiong, 3-1, 1:38 (OCU leads 31-3) 155: Double forfeit (OCU leads 31-3) 170: Jessica Ulloa-Martinez, MVC, by forfeit (OCU leads 31-8) 191: Sara Vernon, MVC, by forfeit (OCU wins 31-13)
MISSOURI VALLEY 22 WAYLAND BAPTIST 20 101: Akira Pena, WBU, dec. Mary Catherin Correia, 1-0, 1-0 (WBU leads 3-0) 109: Britney Heatherly, MVC, pinned Ofelia Valdez, 1:15 (MVC leads 5-3) 116: Shona Colbert, MVC, pinned Nalley Carillo, 1:33 (MVC leads 10-3) 123: Samantha Gonzales, WBU, dec. Samantha Lovelace, 4-2, 7-1 (MVC leads 11-6) 130: Summer Sistad, MVC, pinned Darlene Fernandez, 1-5, 1:52 (MVC leads 16-6) 136: Mayleen Soto, MVC, dec. Erin Miller, 1-0, 1-0 (MVC leads 19-6) 143: Tamrya Mensah, WBU, dec. Danielle Curliss, 2-0, 4-2 (MVC leads 20-9) 155: Valerie Rosales, WBU, dec. Jordan Hagerman, 0-2, 4-0, 1-0 (MVC leads 21-12) 170: Brenda Mendoza, WBU, dec. Brittany Jones, 3-2, 6-0 (MVC leads 22-15) 191: Angela Vvborny, WBU, pinned Palamo Basuito, 1:06 (MVC wins 22-20)
MISSOURI VALLEY 39 WAYLAND BAPTIST GOLD 9 101: Mary Catherin Correia, MVC, by forfeit (MVC leads 5-0) 109: Britney Heatherly, MVC, by forfeit (MVC leads 10-0) 116: Shona Colbert, MVC, by forfeit (MVC leads 15-0) 123: Jessica Von Behren, WBU, dec. Samantha Lovelace, 4-1, 1-3, 2-1 (MVC leads 16-3) 130: Summer Sistad, MVC, by forfeit (MVC leads 21-3) 136: Mayleen Soto, MVC, dec. Tarkya Mensah, 2-2, 1-0 (MVC leads 24-4) 143: Daneille Curliss, MVC, by forfeit (MVC leads 29-4) 155: Jordan Hagerman, MVC, by forfeit (MVC leads 34-4) 170: Brittany Jones, MVC, by forfeit (MVC leads 39-4) 191: Miriam Moreno, WBU, pinned Palamo Basuito, 1:59 (MVC wins 39-9)
WAYLAND BAPTIST 46 MISSOURI VALLEY ORANGE 3 101: Akira Pena, WBU, by forfeit (WBU leads 5-0) 109: Jenny Torres, MVC, dec. Ofelia Valdez, 0-2, 4-0, 3-2 (WBU leads 6-3) 116: Nalley Carillo, WBU, by forfeit (WBU leads 11-3) 123: Samantha Gonzales, WBU, by forfeit (WBU leads 16-3) 130: Darlene Fernandez, WBU, by forfeit (WBU leads 21-3) 136: Jeneshia Woods, WBU, by forfeit (WBU leads 26-3) 143: Tamrya Mensah, WBU, by forfeit (WBU leads 31-3) 155: Valerie Rosales, WBU, by forfeit (WBU leads 36-3) 170: Brenda Mendoa, WBU, by forfeit (WBU leads 41-3) 191: Angela Vvborny, WBU, pinned Sara Vernon, 0:45 (WBU wins 46-3)
WAYLAND BAPTIST BLUE 20 MISSOURI VALLEY ORANGE 15 101: Double forfeit 109: Jenny Torres, MVC, by forfeit (MVC leads 5-0) 116: Samantha Lovelace, MVC, by forfeit (MVC leads 10-0) 123: Jessica Von Behren, WBU, by forfeit (MVC leads 10-5) 130: Double forfeit (MVC leads 10-5) 136: Tarkya Mensah, WBU, by forfeit (Dual tied 10-10) 143: Frances Efiong, MVC, by forfeit (MVC leads 15-10) 155: Jessica Hernandez, WBU, by forfeit (Dual tied 15-15) 170: Double forfeit (Dual tied 15-15) 191: Miriam Moreno, WBU, pinned Sara Vernon, 1:30 (WBU wins 20-15)
Delgado makes difference in Oklahoma City University's Black-Blue Ranking Matches
OKLAHOMA CITY - Brittany Delgado of Oklahoma City University pulled out the 21-20 win for the Blue team in the Black-Blue Ranking Matches on Wednesday at Abe Lemons Arena. Delgado, a senior from Fountain Inn, S.C., pinned Heather O'Connor, a freshman from Napa, Calif. Delgado won the first period 7-0 before finishing the match 33 seconds into the second period. Delgado has captured Women's College Wrestling Association national championships the past two years. She won the 176-pound national title as a junior and the 209-pound national title as a sophomore. "Brittany knew what she had to do," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "It's hard to stop somebody who's the strongest one on the team. She's a senior with plenty of experience. She's a veteran. She did really good. Brittany is a sealer, and that's probably what we'll need that Oct. 9." The Stars enter this season as the three-time defending WCWA champions and the four-time defending NWCA National Duals champions. OCU faces some of its stiffest competition this season Oct. 9 when Cumberlands (Tenn.), King (Tenn.) and 2011 national runner-up Simon Fraser (British Columbia) visit Abe Lemons Arena. "It's exciting to see how the young girls performed against the veterans," Randall said. "We had returning all-Americans and national champions who were challenged, and that's good. We'll see how good we are Oct. 9. Our young girls look really, really good. It's the best group of young girls we've had. This is an important step for our program. You could see the experience of the older girls. It makes a difference. The team is well balanced." At 136 pounds, Tessa Plana, the 2009 WCWA 138-pound champion, picked up a 3-1, 0-4, 6-0 decision over Amanda Hendey. Plana, a senior from Coppell, Texas, defeated one of the nation's most talented recruits in Hendey, a freshman from Beaumont, Calif. Hendey beat OCU alum Ashley Hudson in a technical fall in the Senior National Championships. Hudson stands second on the Olympic ladder at her weight. "Tessa Plana looked good," Randall said. "Tessa Plana against Amanda Hendey is experience against youth." OCU begins the season with duals starting at noon Sunday at Abe Lemons Arena. The Stars face Wayland Baptist Blue at noon, Wayland Baptist (Texas) at 1 p.m., Missouri Valley Orange at 2 p.m., and Missouri Valley at 4 p.m. Sunday. See all of OCU's duals Sunday via live video stream on www.ocusports.com<http://www.ocusports.com/>.
OKLAHOMA CITY BLUE 21 OKLAHOMA CITY BLACK 20 101: Emily Webster, Black, dec. Brianna Rahall, 1-0, 1-0 (Black leads 3-0) 109: Kristi Garr, Blue, pinned Dyonne Sedillos, 6-0, 1:12 (Blue leads 5-3) 116: Joey Miller, Black, dec. Logan Rich, 6-0, 4-2 (Dual tied 6-6) 123: Michaela Hutchison, Blue, tech. fall Kirsten Strickler, 6-0, 6-0 (Blue leads 10-6) 130: Audrey Morehouse, Black, dec. Brieana Delgado, 1-0, 0-2, 1-0 (Blue leads 11-9) 136: Tessa Plana, Black, dec. Amanda Hendey, 3-1, 0-4, 6-0 (Blue leads 12-12) 130-136: Amber Rodriguez, Black, pinned Carissa Reynolds, 1:59 (Black leads 17-12) 143: Jennifer Page, Blue, tech. fall Demi Strub, 6-0, 7-0 (Black leads 17-16) 155: Kristie Davis, Black, dec. Stephanie Geltmacher, 2-0, 5-0 (Black leads 20-16) 170-191: Brittany Delgado, Blue, pinned Heather O'Connor, 7-0, 0:33 (Blue wins 21-20) EXHIBITION 109: Esthefania Jimenez, Blue, dec. Tozhia Possemoto, 2-0, 1-0
OCU's Randall shares insight with first-year coaches

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University coach Archie Randall spent time over the summer mentoring new college head coaches and coaches of new college programs in the National Wrestling Coaches Association's coaching leadership academy.

The coaching leadership academy matches first-year head coaches and coaches of first year programs with veteran coaches from all levels of collegiate wrestling to share insight into coaching strategy, discipline, finance and fund raising.

"Back six years ago when I became a college head coach there was nobody for me to talk to," Randall said. "I just had to stumble through stuff."

Randal, in his sixth season at OCU, is currently mentoring coaches from Bethany (Kan.), Cumberlands (Ky.), Indiana Tech and Lindsey Wilson (Ky.). Indiana Tech and Bethany have new wrestling programs.

"The program is designed to perpetuate wrestling and new wrestling programs, and so we don't lose programs," Randall said. "The biggest challenges for wrestling programs come during the first three years of the program."

According to Randall what he gets most out of the academy are the ideas from other colleges.

"I really enjoy it," Randall said. "It's actually more of a learning experience for me because of the insight you get from the other mentors and the types of activities that we do."

Randall also served on panels for recruiting, fund raising and ethics while at the academy.

Randall has guided OCU to the past three Women's College Wrestling Association championships and four consecutive NWCA National Duals women's titles.

OCU opens its men's season with the Oklahoma City Open at 9 a.m. Nov. 6 at Abe Lemons Arena, while women start with duals against Missouri Valley and Wayland Baptist (Texas) at 10 a.m. Oct. 2 at Abe Lemons Arena. For the 2011-12 men's schedule, click <http://www.ocusports.com/schedule.aspx?path=mwrestling&>here, and for the women's slate, go <http://www.ocusports.com/schedule.aspx?path=wwrestling&>here.

Read more about the NWCA <http://www.nwcaonline.com>here.
Hudson, Simmons of OCU win berths on U.S. World Team

OKLAHOMA CITY - Former Oklahoma City University wrestlers Ashley Hudson and Melissa Simmons picked up spots on the U.S. team in the USA Wrestling World Team Trials on Friday and Saturday at the Cox Convention Center. Hudson, a four-time all-American from Wildwood, Mo., finished as 55-kilogram (121-pound) runner-up. Helen Maroulis defeated Hudson 1-0, 2-0 in the first finals match, then 6-2, 3-0 for the 55-kilo title. Simmons took third place at 72 (158), Brittney Roberts finished fourth place at 158, while Kristie Davis took fourth place at 63 (138). Hudson and Simmons will be training partners on the U.S. team which will compete in the 2011 World Championships in Istanbul, Turkey. Other individuals who did not qualify for the U.S. World Team in Oklahoma City will compete for spots in women's non-Olympic weights in the USA Wrestling World Team Trials on July 1 in Colorado Springs, Colo. Hudson won three matches en route to the finals. Hudson won 6-0, 1-4, 5-3 over Sharon Jacobson to get to the finals. Hudson defeated Leigh Jaynes before edging Kelsey Campbell 0-1, 1-1, 1-0. "I am disappointed, but excited that I have something to train for still," Hudson said. "I am using my finish as motivation. I am planning on utilizing my spot on the World Team and seeing where that takes me." Simmons, a three-time all-American from Ridgefield, Wash., knocked off Roberts before falling to Iris Smith 6-0, 3-0. Smith fell to Ali Bernard twice for the 72-kilo title. Davis, a senior-to-be from Mustang, Okla., defaulting to Othella Lucas in the third-place bout due to injury. She won two matches then lost to Adeline Gray 2-2, 3-0, 7-0. Davis knocked off Vanessa Oswalt and Erin Clodgo en route to facing Gray. Gray finished as runner-up to Elena Pirozhkova for the 63-kilo title. Roberts, a junior from Santa Fe, Texas, pinned Laura Conway in the third-place match in 1:41. Roberts fell to Simmons before advancing to the fourth-place bout via forfeit over Emma Randall. Joey Miller and Nicole Woody each went 1-2 at 48 (105). Miller, a junior from Woodward, Okla., pinned Erin Golston for her win, while Woody, a four-time OCU all-American from Gambrills, Md., beat Candace Workman. Michaela Hutchison, a senior from Soldotna, Alaska, lost her only match of the event to Cianah Hee in the 55-kilo bracket.
55 kg/121 lbs. Finals Helen Maroulis (Rockville, Md./New York AC) def. Ashley Hudson (Wildwood, Mo./Gator WC), 2 matches to 0 Maroulis dec. Hudson, 1-0, 2-0 Maroulis, dec. Hudson, 6-2, 3-0
Stars set to compete in World Team Trials

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University will have seven all-Americans competing in the USA Wrestling World Team Trials on Friday and Saturday at the Cox Convention Center.

The Stars' Joey Miller and Nicole Woody at 48 kilograms (105 pounds), Ashley Hudson and Michaela Hutchison at 55 (121), Kristie Davis at 63 (138) and Brittney Roberts and Melissa Simmons at 72 (158) will vie to represent the United States.

National champions, Olympians and past World medalists will compete this weekend for spots on the U.S. team headed to the 2011 World Championships in Istanbul, Turkey. The top three placers from this tournament will have the opportunity to be placed on the track towards the 2012 Olympic Games.

Davis will be available for interview in a press conference set for 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Blue Line Club inside the Cox Convention Center. For information on the conference, contact Gary Abbott of USA Wrestling at (719) 659-9637.

"We have a great shot," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "All of our women could make it. On a good day any of our girls could beat anyone."

To gain entry into this event, these women had to place in the U.S. Senior National Championships or in an international tournament outside the United States or make the finals of the Women's College Wrestling Championships.

"These are the top girls in the nation," Randall said. "These are all of the girls who want to be on the Olympic team. This is the best of the best."

Davis, a junior from Mustang, Okla., became better known to the wrestling world as Kristie Marano. She has since been married to OCU assistant coach Link Davis.

Kristie Davis took the 63-kilogram gold medal in the Pan American Championships on May 7 in Rionegro, Colombia. She is tied with the legendary Bruce Baumgartner for the most World medals of any U.S. wrestler.

In 2010-11, Davis captured the WCWA 67-kilo title and went 30-1 with nine pins. She signaled her comeback as complete from a two-year absence from competition while she recovered from knee and shoulder injuries that had nagged her for much of her career. She also gave birth to her third daughter, Lilly. Her other daughters are Kayla and Bryleigh.
Davis, 32, has been studying towards a kinesiology degree at OCU. She eventually wants to pursue nursing as a career.

"I'm excited to wrestle," Davis said. "I've been excited since I came back to wrestle. Everything is a challenge. I definitely want to use this tournament as a stepping stone. This is what counts."

Davis initially came to OCU to coach, but she still possessed the desire to compete.

"I never had a break before," Davis said. "It's such a process. It's been a big realization to me that it takes a lot of effort and consistency. I don't think I'm where I need to be. I've made a huge improvement since a year ago. I'm never perfect. I still feel like I have a long way to improve."

Randall said that she's been adapting to OCU's style of wrestling.

"She's healed, and that's important," Randall said. "She wrestles differently. She attacks like she used to. She has a hurry-up offense. I don't think you could medal unless you take risks. It's important for the younger kids to see this."

Miller, a junior-to-be from Woodward, Okla., placed third at 51 in the WCWA Championships on Jan. 29 in Atherton, Calif. A two-time all-American, Miller went 27-10 with 14 falls in 2010-11.

Woody, a recent OCU graduate from Gambrills, Md., became one of OCU's first four-time all-Americans. Woody captured the 44-kilogram national championship and placed seventh in the Pan American Championships. She went 29-6 with seven pins in the collegiate season. Her career record ended at 96-32 with 16 falls.

Hudson, a recent OCU graduate from Wildwood, Mo., is OCU's other four-time all-American. Hudson won the 59-kilo national crown in January and went 31-6 with five pins. She owned a 106-34 record with 34 falls as a Star.

Hutchison, a senior from Soldotna, Alaska, became a two-time national champion at 55 before finishing as national runner-up last season. She posted a 34-9 record with 19 pins.

Roberts, a junior from Santa Fe, Texas, took third at 67 in the WCWA Championships. She became a two-time all-American and went 30-10 with nine pins.

Simmons, a recent OCU graduate from Ridgefield, Wash., finished third at 72 after taking the 2008 national championship. A two-time finalist and three-time all-American, Simmons went 29-5 with 22 falls last season and 73-18 with 42 pins in her career.

The Stars won their third consecutive WCWA title and fourth NWCA National Duals championship in a row.
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Ware, Hazewinkel, Davis To Appear at U.S. World Team Trials Press Conference on Thursday, June 9 in Oklahoma City. OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - A special U.S. World Team Trials press conference and media opportunity will be held at the Cox Convention Center Blue Line Club on Thursday, June 9 at 1:30 p.m. in Oklahoma City, Okla. A press conference will be held featuring 2011 U.S. Open champions Teyon Ware and Sam Hazewinkel, and two-time World champion Kristie Davis. Ware was a two-time NCAA champion and three-time finalist for the University of Oklahoma. He is from Edmond, Okla. Ware won April's U.S. Open in freestyle at 66 kg/145.5 lbs. He is seeking his first berth on the U.S. World Team. Hazewinkel was a four-time All-American for the University of Oklahoma. He won the U.S. Open in freestyle at 55 kg/121 lbs. He lives and trains in Norman, Okla. A three-time U.S. Open champion, Hazewinkel is seeking his first berth on the U.S. World Team. Davis is one of the best wrestlers in U.S. history. A 10-time World Team member, Davis is a two-time World champion and nine-time World medalist. She placed second at the U.S. Open at 63 kg/138.75 lbs. She wrestles for Oklahoma City University. The World Team Trials will be held at Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City, June 10-11. Winners qualify for the 2011 U.S. World Team. For more information or questions about the event, contact USA Wrestling communications manager Craig Sesker at 719-640-5815 or USA Wrestling communications director Gary Abbott at 719-659-9637.
Stars pick up four more new wrestlers

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University has added Gage Harrison of Kansas City, Mo., Kevin Hardy of Solon, Ohio, Travon Smith of Shreveport, La., and Eric Waggoner of Midwest City, Okla., to its men's wrestling team.

Harrison, Smith and Waggoner became high school state champions, while Hardy took NAIA all-American honors. These recruits bring the Stars' total to 17. Among the additions will be nine prep state champions and two college all-Americans.

OCU went 10-7 in duals and advanced nine individuals to the NAIA Championships. The Stars open the 2011-12 season hosting the Oklahoma City Open on Nov. 6 at Abe Lemons Arena.

"The kids we have coming in will challenge our returners," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "We need that competition to be successful."

Harrison won the state championship as a junior for Kansas City Oak Park (Mo.) before taking third place with a 25-1 record as senior. He placed in the state tournament and garnered all-conference and academic all-state four times. Harrison also took all-metro acclaim twice. He posted a 139-26 career record.

"Gage Harrison comes from one of the top programs in Missouri," Randall said. "We project him to be a starter for us."

Hardy will transfer from two-time NAIA national champion Notre Dame (Ohio) after finishing third at 165 pounds in the 2011 NAIA Championships. He went 33-8 last season for Notre Dame.

In high school, Hardy became a three-time state champion while picking up senior all-American and freestyle all-American honors. He became a member of the Ohio Dream Team.

"Kevin Hardy should have been in the finals," Randall said. "We expect him to start at 165 for us."

Smith picked up three 135-pound Louisiana 2A state championships for Shreveport Evangel Christian Academy (La.). He went 47-8 as a senior and 114-34 in three years for Evangel Christian. Smith became a three-time placer in the Division III state tournament.

"Travon Smith is really physical and athletic," Randall said. "We expect him to be successful academically here at Oklahoma City University."

Waggoner won the 135-pound Class 5A state title for Midwest City Carl Albert (Okla.) and became an Oklahoma Coaches Association all-stater and first-team Oklahoman all-city choice. Waggoner added to the third-place finish he had as a junior. He posted a 37-6 record as a senior and a 109-28 career ledger.

"Eric Waggoner won the state championship in an upset," Randall said. "He has fluid movement. He will be a threat at 141 or 149."

OCU and the Oklahoma City Visitors and Convention Bureau host the 2011 USA Wrestling World Team Trials on Friday and Saturday at the Cox Convention Center. National champions, Olympians and World medalists will compete for the right to represent the United States in the 2011 World Championships at Istanbul, Turkey.
OCU's Randall honored by Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University wrestling coach Archie Randall was recognized for contributions to local tourism in the past year by the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau in the Second Annual Hometown Heroes Luncheon on May 10 at the Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum.

Randall was among seven individuals and one visitor attraction honored at the gathering of 120 members of the Oklahoma City tourism and hospitality industry. Among those in attendance were Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb, Sandy Pantlik, director of the Travel Promotion Division of the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department and Rhonda Hooper, chair of the CVB Commission.

"We always enjoy bringing the Oklahoma City tourism and hospitality industry together to celebrate our accomplishments," said Mike Carrier, president of the Convention and Visitors Bureau. "Our industry has become what it is today from the hard work and commitment of the over 35,000 people employed in hospitality and tourism in Oklahoma County. We are excited to see what the future holds for Oklahoma City and who we will be honoring at the annual Hometown Heroes luncheon for many years to come."

The Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau honored Randall for his part in bringing the USA Wrestling Girls Folkstyle Championships to Oklahoma City on March 25-27 at Abe Lemons Arena.

The tournament highlights the top youth female wrestlers in the nation and draws more than 3,400 attendees each year. OCU has hosted the event each year since 2007. Randall leads OCU staff in working directly with USA Wrestling to bring this event and other major USA Wrestling events, such as the USA World Team Trials, to Oklahoma City.

The World Team Trials happen June 10-11 at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City. National champions, all-Americans, Olympians and World medalists compete for the right to represent the United States in the 2011 World Championships at Istanbul, Turkey.

Others honored at the luncheon were Ron Radigonda of the Amateur Softball Association/USA Softball and Tim Brassfield of the Oklahoma City All Sports Association for the Women's College World Series; Scot Akins, co-chair of the local committee for the Metroplis of Denver's 2011 Greek Orthodox Youth Association Basketball Tournament; Mickey Clagg, chair of the Oklahoma Regional Planning Committee and Harold Holley, Oklahoma Regional Director for U.S. FIRST Robotics; Dan Provo, Host Committee Chair for the American Association for State and Local History; and the Oklahoma City Zoo & Botanical Gardens.

Visit the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau <http://www.visitokc.com/>web site for information on tourism in Oklahoma City.
OCU adds five state champions in wrestling class

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma City University men's wrestling program is bringing in a bevy of reinforcements with a banner signing class for 2011.
The Stars finished 10-7 in dual action last season and qualified nine wrestlers for the NAIA wrestling championships.
Among 13 recruits, OCU will bring in five state champions, eight all-staters and a junior-college all-American.
"The quality of men's athlete that we're bringing in because of their experiences as state champions and state finalists is going to enhance our chances and options to be in the top five in the NAIA," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "We are bringing in multiple state champions this year to bolster our roster."
Michael Brown of Noble, Okla., joins the Stars after posting a third-place finish at state his senior season.
Michael Conner of Guthrie, Okla., posted a 63-28 record in three years on the mat on his way to joining the OCU program.
Zach Dunlop became an Oklahoma Coaches Association all-state and second-team Oklahoman all-city choice as a senior for Deer Creek High School in Edmond, Okla. Dunlop took 130-pound Class 5A state runner-up for team runner-up Deer Creek.
Teagan Franco from Spanaway, Wash., is transferring into the OCU program from Yakima Valley (Wash.). Franco was an NJCAA all-American his freshman season at Yakima Valley, finishing eighth nationally at 184 pounds.
Keith Harding of El Paso, Texas, posted a 27-3 senior campaign before inking with the Stars. Harding claimed the state championship and became a three-time district champion as a senior.
Kenneth Hartfield Jr., of Watonga, Okla., capped his high school career at Western Heights with an 18-0 undefeated season. Hartfield tallied all-city honors to go along with the state championship at 152 pounds.
Matt Kennedy of Geary, Okla., joins the Stars after becoming 135-pound Class 3A state champion and 3A state tournament outstanding wrestler. Kennedy went 43-5 and took Oklahoma Coaches Association all-state acclaim as a senior. He went 155-23 in his high school career with four state tournament appearances and four all-conference honors. He became a state runner-up as a sophomore. Kennedy also won a Brut Adidas national championship.
Alvie Killingsworth and Billy Monholland both come to OCU by way of Vian, Okla. Killingsworth finished with a 35-6 record and all-state nod his senior season for the Wolverines. Monholland posted a 135-24 record in four years of high school before signing with the Stars.
Matthew Kimmel Jr., of Shreveport, La., holds the record for most wins in Louisiana history with 230 to his credit. He has an impressive 196-21 record through four seasons of high school wrestling. Kimmel finished his high school career as a two-time state champion, three-time regional champion and five-time city champion.
Teanu Rickard of Lahaina, Hawaii, travels to the mainland after posting a 64-15 high school career in three seasons on the mat. Rickard was honored as an all-state wrestler his junior and senior seasons after placing fourth and third, respectively.
Cody Sivertsen of Moore, Okla., comes to OCU after winning the 189-pound Class 6A state title as a senior. He had 36-3 in his final season en route to multiple accolades on the mat. Sivertsen picked up honors as Mid-State Conference and district champion along with all-city honors culminating in all-state honors.
Calvin Stephens makes his way to OCU from Muskogee, Okla. Stephens is a two-time state qualifier and placed third in his senior season. He was a member of the all-state team.
OCU starts the 2011-12 season hosting the Oklahoma City Open on Nov. 6 at Abe Lemons Arena.
OCU adds women's wrestling recruits

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University women's wrestling has inked a stellar incoming class to carry on the program's winning tradition after earning its third consecutive Women's College Wrestling Association title and fourth straight NWCA National Duals crown.

The Stars, who graduated six seniors, have reloaded with some of the top recruits from across the nation, both near and far.

"We're excited to keep our momentum with the women we recruited," OCU coach <http://www.ocusports.com/coaches.aspx?rc=160>Archie Randall said. "We graduated six athletes, and these girls we are bringing in are the quality athletes that we need to continue our success."

Shadiya Howell, a four-time Pennsylvania girls state champion, travels to OCU by way of Ligonier, Pa. Howell posted an all-American season in 2010, including a USGWA national title at 112 pounds. The captain of the high school boys team as a senior, Howell began wrestling when she was 4.

Gina-Bella Aolele Mata'afa, of Lahainaluna, Hawaii, ends her high school career as a three-time Maui Interscholastic League champion and four-time state medalist. She is currently ranked sixth in the nation by the USGWA. She went 19-1 in competition as a senior in the heavyweight classification, up from her traditional 175-pound weight. Over the span of her four-year high school career, Mata'afa wrestled to a 112-9 record.

Heather O'Conner comes to OCU from Napa, Calif. The 165-pound wrestler is a two-sport star in northern California. In her senior season, O'Connor was 25-5 with 20 pins with a fourth-place finish in state and sixth in nationals. She earned most valuable wrestler of the Oakland tournament. O'Connor's junior season was highlighted by a 22-7 record and fourth-place finish in state. She is ranked ninth at 165 pounds by the USGWA. She was an all-league defensive water polo player.

Jennifer Page, from Sacramento, Calif., comes to OCU after compiling 55 career varsity wins in her high school wrestling career. She placed seventh at senior nationals in 2010 and was the 2009 folkstyle nationals champion. Page earned all-city and all-American honors wrestling with male competition.

OCU signee Tozhia Possemato, from Hancock, N.Y., took first at the USGWA state tournament at 103 pounds. She placed third at the USGWA sectionals, and fifth in nationals. Possemato is ranked ninth in the nation and finished her high school career with a 30-9 senior campaign. Along with a successful wrestling career, Possemato is an all-state field hockey player.

Allene Somera, from Kailua, Hawaii, has a combined 29-2 record in two high school seasons and went 10-0 as a senior. She was a district and conference champion in 2010. Somera took fourth at state and second at junior nationals. She was named a Fargo all-American and took fourth in the Body Bar junior tournament at 44 kg and second in the Cadet 47 kg classification. Somera is currently 10th at 98 pounds by the USGWA rankings.

Signee Emily Webster, from Sedalia, Mo., is a two-time junior freestyle nationals champion at 95 pounds. She was a two-time high school state qualifier and conference champion in 2009 while wrestling her male competition. Webster earned Asics first-team all-American honors for her efforts on the mat.

Stephanie Geltmacher and Amber Rodriguez transfer in to join the Stars from Yakima Valley (Wash.). The pair helped Yakima Valley to its third-consecutive National Collegiate Women's Wrestling championship. Geltmacher earned a first-place finish at the 2011 NCWW duels and came in sixth at the WCWA championships. She grabbed the NCWW title at 139 pounds after finishing the 2011 season with a 21-3 record. Rodriguez, from Sunnyside, Wash., wrestled her way to third at the NCWW duels at 130 pounds. She was freestyle state champion at 130 pounds as a senior in high school and took third at nationals to garner all-American status.

Esthefania Jimenez and Sheyenne Walker come to OCU from neighboring states. Jimenez joins the Stars from Lubbock, Texas and Walker travels across the border from Bentonville, Ark.

These recruits join Briena Delgado, Amanda Hendey and Demi Strub in the incoming class of signees for the Stars.

Members of the OCU squad are participating in Body Bar Nationals May 13-14 before the USA World Team trials June 9-11 at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City University Captures Fourth NWCA National Duals Title in a Row

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - Oklahoma City University notched its fourth consecutive NWCA National Duals championship with a 25-13 victory over Simon Fraser (British Columbia) on Sunday at the UNI Dome.

The two-time defending Women's College Wrestling Association champion Stars improved to 16-0 in duals. OCU also knocked off Cumberlands (Ky.) 32-7 earlier Sunday to complete pool play and make the championship dual.

The Stars defeated Simon Fraser in the final for the second consecutive year.

Against Simon Fraser, Kristie Davis defeated Justina DiStasio 6-0, 6-0 at 72 kilograms (158 pounds) to give OCU a 17-13 dual lead. The Stars' Melissa Simmons followed with a pin of Taylor Dicks, then OCU's Brittany Delgado closed the dual with a 3-0, 2-0 victory over Hillary Greening.

Danielle Lappage put Simon Fraser ahead 12-10 with a win. Amberle Montgomery answered for OCU with a 2-1, 1-1 victory to tie the dual 13-13.

Against Cumberlands, Simmons and Kristi Garr stuck pins for OCU. The Stars won the final five matches of the dual.

OCU has yet to lose in dual competition since Nov. 29, 2008. The Stars have gone 49-0-1 in duals since then.

The Stars face Missouri Baptist at 2 p.m. Thursday in St. Louis before taking on Lindenwood (Mo.) at 7 p.m. Thursday in St. Charles, Mo.
OCU aims for its third WCWA title in a row on Jan. 29 in Atherton, Calif.

OKLAHOMA CITY 25
SIMON FRASER 13
44: Nicole Woody, OCU, dec. Daphne Hodgson, 3-0, 5-0 (OCU leads 3-0)
48: Victoria Anthony, SFU, tech. fall Kristi Garr, 8-2, 6-0 (Dual tied 4-4)
51: Joey Miller, OCU, dec. Tessa Ma, 6-0, 3-2 (OCU leads 7-5)
55: Helen Maroulis, SFU, dec. Michaela Hutchison, 1-0, 6-0 (SFU leads 8-7)
59: Ashley Hudson, OCU, dec. Laura Ardon, 3-2, 4-2 (OCU leads 10-9)
63: Danielle Lappage, SFU, dec. Audrey Morehouse, 6-0, 2-0 (SFU leads 12-10)
67: Amberle Montgomery, OCU, dec. Jenna McHatchy, 2-1, 1-1 (Dual tied 13-13)
72: Kristie Davis, OCU, tech. fall Justina DiStasio, 6-0, 6-0 (OCU leads 17-13)
80: Melissa Simmons, OCU, pinned Taylor Dicks, 2-0, 0:59 (OCU leads 22-13)
90: Brittany Delgado, OCU, dec. Hillary Greening, 3-0, 2-0 (OCU wins 25-13)

OKLAHOMA CITY 32
CUMBERLANDS 7
44: Nicole Woody, OCU, dec. Opelia Felipe, 1-0, 4-0 (OCU leads 3-0)
48: Kristi Garr, OCU, pinned Katie Clemens, 1:58 (OCU leads 8-0)
51: Gabrielle Henry, UC, dec. Joey Miller, 1-0, 0-4, 2-0 (OCU leads 9-3)
55: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, pinned Andrea Hughes, 0:42 (OCU leads 14-3)
59: Cianah Hee, UC, dec. Ashley Hudson, 3-1, 1-4, 2-0 (OCU leads 15-6)
63: Amberle Montgomery, OCU, dec. Lauren Louive, 2-0, 3-0 (OCU leads 18-6)
67: Kristie Davis, OCU, dec. Christen Paysse, 2-2, 2-0 (OCU leads 21-7)
72: Melissa Simmons, OCU, pinned Megan Agajanian, 0-1, 2-0, 0:41 (OCU leads 26-7)
80: Brittany Delgado, OCU, dec. Sydney Nelson, 1-0, 4-0 (OCU leads 29-7)
90: Karon Scott, OCU, dec. Lakia Henderson, 1-0, 1-0 (OCU wins 32-7)
Oklahoma City University Inks Two Women's Wrestling Recruits

OKLAHOMA CITY - Brieana Delgado of Fountain Inn, S.C., and Demi Strub of Guilford, Ind., have signed letters of intent to wrestle for Oklahoma City University.

Delgado and Strub join Amanda Hendey of Beaumont, Calif., as wrestling signees for the 2011-12 season. The Stars are two-time defending Women's College Wrestling Association and three-time defending NWCA National Duals champions.

Delgado has earned national honors as a two-time freestyle junior national champion and a two-time USA junior folkstyle national champion. She also has international acclaim as a gold medalist at 60 kilograms in the 2009 Pan-American Cadet Championships at Managua, Nicaragua. Delgado posted three pins en route to her gold medal. Her total time on the mat in the three matches was an impressive three minutes, six seconds.

"Brieana Delgado is one of the top recruits in the country," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "She is projected to be a 55- or 59-kilogram wrestler. With the graduation of Ashley Hudson, she will help fill the void at that weight."

Delgado is currently ranked first by the USGWA at 128 pounds and is at the top of the USWW overall rankings for current high school seniors.

Wrestling is a family affair for the Delgados. Brieana is the younger sister of current two-time all-American wrestler at OCU and 2010 WCWA national champion Brittany Delgado.

"Her sister Brittany has already started her quest for the chance to wrestle in the 2012 Olympics, and Brieana won't be far behind her," Randall said. "She will be a great addition to our 2011-12 team."

Strub joins the Stars from East Central in Guilford, Ind. Her focus will be not only on athletics, but also the strong academics at OCU. Strub is a three-time USA junior nationals all-American and took second place at the Fargo, N.D., tournament in 2010. She notched a second-place finish at the 2010 USGWA Nationals and finished third at the USA Body Bar Cadet Nationals. Strub also finished in fifth at the USA Junior Folkstyle Nationals in 2010.

She is currently ranked second in the USGWA high school preseason rankings at 152 pounds. Strub enters her senior season with a 15-21 varsity wrestling record and was 17-22 in her two junior varsity seasons.

Academically, Strub will graduate with academic and technical honor degrees and currently holds a 3.7 grade-point average.

"Demi Strub is one of the top recruits in the nation, and we are excited that she will be joining the Stars next fall," OCU assistant coach Katie Cygan said. "During her high school career, she has excelled both in the classroom and on the mat. She will be a tough middle weight for us and a great addition to our team."

The Stars aim for their fourth consecutive NWCA National Duals championship on Jan. 7-9 in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Central Oklahoma Wrestling Routs Oklahoma City
EDMOND (Dec. 9) - Ben Morgan, Kelly Henderson and Cody Dauphin scored falls to lead a dominating effort that carried Central Oklahoma to a 34-9 drubbing of Oklahoma City Thursday night at Hamilton Field.
UCO, ranked No. 12 in NCAA Division II, didn't allow an offensive point in the eight matches it won and outscored the NAIA No. 12-rated Stars 40-6 in the five wins that went the distance in improving to 2-1 on the year. v
"I was pleased with our effort and I thought we wrestled pretty well overall," UCO coach David James said. "We controlled the pace in most of the matches and did a good job putting guys away when we got the chance. It's a good step and we just want to keep moving forward."
OCU took a 3-0 lead with a win in the opening match at 125 when the Stars recorded their only takedowns of the night, but the Bronchos took the lead for good at 133 on Trison Graham's 10-2 major decision that included five takedowns.
A 7-1 victory by Kaleb Cradduck at 141 and Morgan's second-period fall at 149 upped UCO's lead to 13-3 before the Stars got their last win at 149 when Mark Meyer reversed Cory Dauphin to his back and scored a pin at the 4:34 mark to make it 13-9.
It was all UCO after that, with the Bronchos rolling in the final five matches to win going away.
Derrick Adkins started the dual-closing winning streak with a methodical 5-0 shutout at 165 and Henderson followed with a first-period fall in his first action of the season at 174 after having previously competed at 165.
Tanner Keck had three takedowns in an 8-2 rout at 184 and Jarrett Edison cruised to a 7-1 triumph at 197 before Dauphin polished off the rout with a first-period pin of Stanley Lattimore, ranked fourth in NAIA. v
The Bronchos return to action Sunday, going to Wichita, Kan. for the Jet Invitational to end the first semester schedule.
UCO 34, Oklahoma City 9
125 - Kidd Gomez, OCU, dec. Zach Housley, 11-5.
133 - Trison Graham, UCO, major dec. Kenny Wheeler, 10-2.
141 - Kaleb Cradduck, UCO, dec. Hunter Muskratt, 7-1.
149 - Ben Morgan, UCO, pinned Ruben Perez, 4:35.
157 - Mark Meyer, OCU, pinned Cory Dauphin, 4:34.
165 - Derrick Adkins, UCO, dec. Tyson Campbell, 5-0.
174 - Kelly Henderson, UCO, pinned Andrew Pontikes, 2:22.
184 - Tanner Keck, UCO, dec. James Brigance, 8-2.
197 - Jarrett Edison, UCO, dec. Jake Mabry, 8-1.
Hvy - Cody Dauphin, UCO, pinned Stanley Lattimore, 2:56.
Oklahoma City University Stumble in 27-14 Loss to Colorado State-Pueblo

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University fell 27-14 to NCAA Division II foe Colorado State-Pueblo on Wednesday evening.

The Stars, ranked 12th in the NAIA, led Colorado State-Pueblo 14-11 after six matches, but could not maintain the scoring edge to close the dual. OCU gave up three consecutive extra-point matches to secure the dual victory for the Thunderwolves, ranked 25th in the Basford Rankings.

"We had the momentum going and we didn't carry through at 141 and 149," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "We should have won at 157; that was an upset. Whenever you have an upset at a weight you should have won it's difficult to recover."

OCU had three individual winners in the dual, all for extra points.

Sterling Wright, a freshman from Norman, Okla., recorded a pin after falling behind 7-1 after the first period. Wright held his opponent scoreless in the second period and fought back to tie the match at 7-7 heading into the final round. Twenty seconds into the third period, Wright took control of Ryan Kirby and forced the fall.

Kidd Gomez, a sophomore from Noble, Okla., notched an extra point win with eight takedowns in his match with Lyle Evans. Gomez, ranked third in the NAIA at 125, beat Evans 18-7 in their high-scoring bout.

Jake Mabry, a senior from Gig Harbor, Wash., earned a 10-2 major decision over Joe Giron. Mabry started slow and held a slim 2-0 lead after the first two periods. Mabry added three takedowns, including one nifty single-leg move in the third period to widen the gap and secure the extra-point victory.

"I thought our younger kids wrestled well, Sterling and Kidd," Randall said. "Our senior, Mabry, wrestled well too, but our sophomores and juniors just didn't perform tonight."

OCU takes to the mats next against Central Oklahoma, ranked 11th in the NCAA Division II. The dual will take place at Hamilton Field House in Edmond, Okla. on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m.

COLORADO STATE-PUEBLO 27
OKLAHOMA CITY 14

125: Kidd Gomez, OCU, maj. dec. Lyle Evans, 18-7
133: Sterling Wright, OCU, pinned Ryan Kirby, 5:20
141: Jacob Snider, CSUP, tech. fall Kenny Wheeler, 18-3 (6:20)
149: Nick Stahler, CSUP, maj. dec Will Shelton-Delk,10-2
157: Matt Addington, CSUP, tech. fall Mark Meyer, 18-3 (5:48)
165: Justin Grant, CSUP, maj. dec. Tyson Campbell, 8-0
174: Trevor Grant, CSUP, dec. Andrew Pontikes, 6-3
184: Adam Carey, CSUP, dec. James Brigance, 5-2
197: Jake Mabry, OCU, maj. dec. Joe Giron, 10-2
285: Patrick Carey, CSUP, dec. Stanley Lattimore, 6-1
Oklahoma 43, Oklahoma City 0; North Carolina State 36, Oklahoma City 6
NORMAN, Okla. - Oklahoma City University suffered its first dual losses of the season 43-0 to Oklahoma and 36-6 to North Carolina State on Saturday at the Mosier Indoor Track and Field Facility. The Stars, ranked 12th in NAIA wrestling, entered Saturday with their best start ever at 4-0. Oklahoma entered ranked as high as second in NCAA Division I by Amateur Wrestling News. OCU managed to score its only win of the day via forfeit. James Brigance picked up the victory at 184 pounds against N.C. State, another NCAA Division I squad. "Wrestling is a sport where you're measured by performance," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "We didn't expect to do well against OU, who was ranked second. We had four matches we should have won against N.C. State. We didn't perform well. We'll go back to the room and try to turn that around Wednesday." OU's Matt Lester edged Mark Meyer 3-2 in the 157-pound bout. Lester scored first on a takedown at 2:02 left in the first period. Meyer, ranked seventh among NAIA 157-pounders, answered with a reversal at the 1:15 mark. Both wrestlers failed to score again in the match. Lester won by accumulating 1:34 of riding time. The Stars' Tyson Campbell picked up a takedown, near fall and reversal in the third period, but fell 11-6 to Kyle Detmer. Detmer opened up an 8-0 lead entering the third. At 125, Kidd Gomez managed only a takedown with 1:30 left in the match. Jarrod Patterson won 9-2 while notching three takedowns. Gomez is ranked third in the NAIA at 125. Oklahoma's Zack Bailey, ranked No. 1 among NCAA 141-pounders, scored an 18-3 technical-fall win over Kenny Wheeler. N.C. State's Brett Farina nipped Will Shelton-Delk 11-10 at 149. Farina overcame a 9-3 first-period deficit, taking the lead in the third period with a near fall and takedown. Delk scored three takedowns and a near fall in the first to take the lead. At 141, Darrius Little of N.C. State held a 3-2 edge before catching Wheeler for a pin in 6:44. At 157, Meyer tied the match 2-2 on an escape at the start of the third. Colton Palmer responded with a takedown and a near fall to win the bout. KaRonne Jones won the 197-pound match 4-3 over OCU's Jake Mabry. Mabry knotted the match 3-3 with an escape in the second period. Jones held on for the win after a third-period escape. The Stars meet Colorado State-Pueblo at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Abe Lemons Arena. To see the dual live, click here<http://www.ocusports.com/showcase>.
OKLAHOMA 43 OKLAHOMA CITY 0 125: Jarrod Patterson, OU, dec. Kidd Gomez, 9-2 133: Dustin Reed, OU, tech. fall Sterling Wright, 19-4 (4:38) 141: Zack Bailey, OU, tech. fall Kenny Wheeler, 18-3 (5:20) 149: Seth Vernon, OU, pinned Ruben Perez, 2:35 157: Matt Lester, OU, dec. Mark Meyer, 3-2 165: Kyle Detmer, OU, dec. Tyson Campbell, 11-6 174: Tyler Caldwell, OU, tech. fall Andrew Pontikes, 20-3 (6:23) 184: Ben Bridell, OU, maj. dec. James Brigance, 11-3 197: Keldrick Hall, OU, tech. fall Jake Mabry, 23-8 285: Joe Bach, OU, maj. dec. Stanley Lattimore, 16-4
NORTH CAROLINA STATE 36
OKLAHOMA CITY 6
125: Mike Moreno, NCSU, pinned Kidd Gomez, 2:50
133: Dale Shull, NCSU, dec. Sterling Wright, 10-3
141: Darrius Little, NCSU, pinned Kenny Wheeler, 6:44
149: Brett Farina, NCSU, dec. Will Shelton-Delk, 11-10
157: Colton Palmer, NCSU, dec. Mark Meyer, 6-2
165: Kasey Young, NCSU, tech. fall Tyson Campbell, 16-0 (3:18)
174: Quinton Godley, NCSU, maj. dec. Andrew Pontikes, 17-7
184: James Brigance, OCU, by forfeit
197: KaRonne Jones, NCSU, dec. Jake Mabry, 5-3
285: Christian McClean, NCSU, dec. Stanley Lattimore, 6-1
Oklahoma City University Stars Squash Wayland Baptist, Ouachita Baptist
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University men's wrestling posted scores of 53-0 and 25-21 to overwhelm two foes on Wednesday at Abe Lemons Arena. OCU, ranked 16th in the NAIA, started off the action by blanking Wayland Baptist 53-0. The Stars followed it up with a 25-21 beating of Ouachita Baptist to move to 4-0 in dual action. Kidd Gomez, a sophomore from Noble, Okla., was named the wrestler of the night after posting two 16-4 major decisions over his opponents. "Kidd has been wrestling phenomenal," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "He has been working really hard with wrestling on his feet and controlling his breathing, and that has been real effective for him lately. He's able to build a nice big lead and tonight that happened both times he went out to wrestle." OCU faced off with Wayland Baptist for the second time in a week, with similar results in each meeting. On Nov. 11, OCU overwhelmed Wayland Baptist 48-6 and the Pioneers notched their sole match win at 157. Cameron Ream, a sophomore from Wentzville, Mo., avenged this earlier dual loss to get a 9-2 decision for the Stars and keep the Pioneers scoreless. OCU recorded extra points in five matches of the six wrestled matches against Wayland Baptist. Sterling Wright, Will Shelton-Delk and Jake Mabry notched pins in the dual. Mabry, a senior from Gig Harbor, Wash., pinned Francisco DeLeon for the second time this season in 2 minutes, 25 seconds. The Stars posted a 25-21 win over Ouachita Baptist to cap the night's action. OCU recorded three consecutive pins by Kenny Wheeler, Shelton-Delk and Mark Meyer to highlight Stars extra-point scoring and build a much-needed OCU lead. Meyer, a junior from Midwest City, made short work of his match and earned the quick fall over Tyler Graham just 12 seconds into the action. After Meyer's pin the Tigers nabbed three decisions, two of which were majors, to cut into the Stars lead and put the outcome of the dual in jeopardy. After forfeit at 197, the score was 22-21 in favor of OCU heading into the final heavyweight match between Mabry and Tyler Poe. "We had to void a match at the end of the dual and I went and asked Jake if he wanted to wrestle at 197 or heavyweight," Randall said. "Mabry told me 'it doesn't matter, Coach. I'm winning the match', and I believed him. "You can tell Jake is a senior, he's matured a lot and is becoming a go-to guy for us. He's in that stage in his career that we can count on him. So he went out and wrestled heavyweight because I thought that was our best opportunity and he not only won his match, but he won the dual for us." Mabry scored three takedowns and only gave up two escape points to take the 7-2 individual win and secure the Stars team victory. "We were a little bit inconsistent and sometimes when you come off a big tournament, you don't necessarily perform very well," Randall said. "You've got to be consistent if you want to win, but it's good for us that it's early in the dual season." OCU next faces off in the Oklahoma Open against competitors from Oklahoma and North Carolina State. The duals will begin at 9 a.m. at the McCasland Fieldhouse in Norman, Okla., on Nov. 27.
OKLAHOMA CITY 53 WAYLAND BAPTIST 0 125: Kidd Gomez, OCU, maj. dec. Richard Leal, 16-4 133: Sterling Wright, OCU, pinned Shane Wilkinson, 5:45 141: Kenny Wheeler, OCU, maj. dec., Cesar Alvarez, 17-9 149: Will Shelton-Delk, OCU, pinned Paz Acosta, 5:45 157: Cameron Ream, OCU dec. Marc Backus, 9-2 165: Mark Meyer, OCU, by forfeit 174: Heath Boyd OCU, by forfeit 184: Andrew Pontikes, OCU, by forfeit 197: James Brigance, OCU, by forfeit 285: Jake Mabry, OCU, pinned Francisco DeLeon, 2:25
OKLAHOMA CITY 25 OUACHITA BAPTIST 21 125: Kidd Gomez, OCU, maj. dec. Seth Hutchison, 16-4 133: Brantley Pyle, OBU, maj. dec. Sterling Wright, 9-1 141: Kenny Wheeler, OCU, pinned John Grove, 1:33 149: Will Shelton-Delk, OCU, pinned Dallas Gracey, 2:25 157: Mark Meyer, OCU pinned Tyler Graham, 0:12 165: Jake Simpson, OBU, maj. dec. Heath Boyd, 10-0 174: Aaron Butler, OBU, maj. dec. Andrew Pontikes, 10-2 184: CJ Hays, OBU, dec. James Brigance, 3-2 197: Gabe Musser, OBU, by forfeit 285: Jake Mabry, OCU, dec. Taylor Poe, 7-2
OUACHITA BAPTIST 39
WAYLAND BAPTIST 13
125: Seth Hutchison, OBU, dec. Richard Leal, 7-1
133: Brantley Pyle, OBU, pinned Shane Wilkinson, 1:10
141: Cesar Alvarez, WBU, maj. dec. John Grove, 12-1
149: Dallas Gracey, OBU, pinned Paz Acosta, 1:50
157: Marc Backus, WBU, pinned Tyler Graham, 4:23
165: Jake Simpson, OBU, by forfeit
174: Aaron Butler, OBU, by forfeit
184: CJ Hays, OBU, by forfeit
197: Gabe Musser, OBU, by forfeit
285: Francisco DeLeon, WBU, dec. Tyler Poe, 6-2
Oklahoma City University Begins Dual Season with 30-17 Win Over Bacone

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University stuck four pins in wins over Bacone 30-17 and Neosho County (Kan.) 29-15 on Wednesday at Abe Lemons Arena.

The Stars, ranked 16th in NAIA wrestling, improved to 1-0 on the season since the contest against Neosho County counted as an exhibition dual.

"We wrestled okay for the first half of the season," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "We made tons of mistakes, but everything is correctable. As long as we wrestled hard, they're correctable. The matches we lost were winnable. We have to get everybody in the lineup."

OCU started three freshmen, including James Brigance, a freshman from Talihina, Okla., at 184 pounds. Brigance came through with two wins.

Against Bacone, Brigance scored two takedowns and a reverse. He allowed only three escapes to Rasheed Manson.

Brigance notched a takedown, escape and riding time in his 4-2 win over Jon Arnold of Neosho County.
Mark Meyer won both of his matches by fall. Meyer, a junior from Midwest City, Okla., is ranked 11th among NAIA 157-pounders. Five Stars were in the first round of NAIA rankings.

Meyer ended his bout against Michael Velez of Bacone in 1:42. He had a takedown, then took care of Velez for the final margin against Bacone.

Against Neosho County, Meyer finished off his fall over Trent Hoover in 4:01. Meyer picked up a reverse at the start of the second period before working for the pin at 157.

"Mark Meyer was the wrestler of the day," Randall said. "He had two falls and wrestled well. James Brigance wrestled really well. Some of our freshmen were starstruck. We did a lot of things we work on in the room."

Kidd Gomez and Hunter Muskrat accounted for OCU's other falls against Bacone. Gomez, a sophomore from Noble, Okla., notched five takedowns before nailing the pin at 2:22 into the 125-pound match.
Muskrat, a freshman from Stilwell, Okla., recorded three takedowns and a near fall before knocking off Chris Youngblood in 4:45 at 141.

In the opening match of the dual, Tyson Campbell needed riding time to win his 165-pound match against Guadalupe Silas of Bacone 5-4. Andrew Pontikes followed with a 7-4 victory over Richard Hughes, using a takedown and riding time to sew up his win.

Jake Mabry built a 4-0 lead, then edged Rasheed Manson of Bacone 7-5 with a third-period escape and riding time.

Against Neosho County, Mabry stuck a pin against Justin Merritt in 1:26. Mabry earned a takedown before ending the 197-pound bout.

Ruben Perez, ranked 10th in the NAIA at 149, closed out his technical fall over Dustin Scott by getting three third-period takedowns. Perez, a junior from Armwood, Fla., kept Scott down and preventing him from getting an escape in the final minute of the match to maintain the 18-3 margin in his 149-pound match.

OCU competes next in the Knox Invitational at 9 a.m. Saturday in Galesburg, Ill.

OKLAHOMA CITY 30
BACONE 17
125: Kidd Gomez, OCU, pinned Chase Martinez, 2:22
133: Christian Hernandez, BC, tech. fall Sterling Wright, 15-0 (5:19)
141: Hunter Muskrat, OCU, pinned Chris Youngblood, 4:45
149: William DeYoung, BC, pinned Will Shelton-Delk, 5:25
157: Mark Meyer, OCU, pinned Michael Velez, 1:42
165: Tyson Campbell, OCU, dec. Guadalupe Silas, 5-4
174: Andrew Pontikes, OCU, dec. Richard Hughes, 7-4
184: James Brigance, OCU, dec. Rasheed Manson, 6-3
197: Jake Mabry, OCU, dec. Nate Lemings, 7-5
285: Dyllan Snavely, BC, by forfeit

OKLAHOMA CITY 29
NEOSHO COUNTY 15
125: Kidd Gomez, OCU, dec. Jeff Vesta, 14-11
133: Zach Vann, NC, dec. Sterling Wright, 8-3
141: Josh Wolfe, NC, dec. Hunter Muskrat, 8-4
149: Ruben Perez, OCU, tech. fall Dustin Scott, 18-3
157: Mark Meyer, OCU, pinned Trent Hoover, 4:01
165: Dustin Kincaid dec. Tyson Campbell, 4-2 (OT)
174: Andrew Pontikes, OCU, by forfeit
184: James Brigance, OCU, dec. Jon Arnold, 4-2
197: Jake Mabry, OCU, pinned Justin Merritt, 1:26
285: Joey George, NC, by forfeit
Oklahoma City University Adds Decorated Women's Wrestling Recruit

OKLAHOMA CITY - Amanda Hendey of Beaumont, Calif., has signed a letter of intent to wrestle collegiately at Oklahoma City University. Hendey is the first women's wrestling recruit to sign for the 2011-12 season.

Hendey will make the trek from the West Coast to wrestle for the Stars after a successful high school career in California. She is Beaumont's first ever state champion in the school's 100-year history in any sport or gender after winning first place as a junior at 126 pounds.

OCU coach Archie Randall is enthused about this early signing to his two-time defending Women's College Wrestling Association and three-time defending NWCA National Duals champion Stars.

"Her decision to sign this early to OCU is an indication of what she wants in her future: a great education and a chance to wrestle for the top women's program in the nation," Randall said. "Amanda Hendey is one of the top seniors in the nation. The opportunity to have her in our program next year can only be a plus. We feel that she will make an immediate impact to our team."

Hendey, a four-time all-American, is currently ranked first in the state and fourth nationally by USGWA at 124 pounds. Hendy is also third by the USWW freestyle rankings at 132 after winning the USAW girls high school folkstyle state championships. She took second in the USAW girls folkstyle national championships and the Body Bar women's freestyle national championships as a junior.

She has become a two-time all-stater and a three-time all-region selection.
Turner of Oklahoma City University Takes Runner-up in Oklahoma City Open

OKLAHOMA CITY - Nik Turner of Oklahoma City University finished as runner-up at 157 pounds in the Oklahoma City Open on Sunday at Abe Lemons Arena.

Turner, a senior from Norman, Okla., fell 2-1 after the first tiebreaker period to Stephen Swan of Oklahoma State. Both wrestlers were competing unattached.

In the third period, Turner tied the match 1-1 with an escape. After an overtime period, Swan picked up an escape in the tiebreaker period.

Turner and Mark Meyer also at 157 were OCU's placers in the tournament. Meyer qualified for the NAIA Championships on March 3-5 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

"We wrestled really well," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "For it being our first time out this season and the caliber of competition, I'm really pleased. Nik wrestled a great match in the finals."
Meyer, a junior from Midwest City, Okla., pinned Matt White, wrestling unattached from Oklahoma State. Meyer finished the third-place bout in 1:10.

On the way to the 157-pound final, Turner posted a fall in 2:47 over Jacob Keah-Tigh, also an unattached individual from OCU.

Meyer also pinned Aaron Rios of Wayland Baptist (Texas) in 55 seconds and Marc Backus also of Wayland Baptist in 5:20. Meyer edged Clay Reed, an unattached individual from Oklahoma, 3-2.

The Stars face Neosho County (Kan.) in an exhibition dual 5:30 p.m., then Bacone at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Abe Lemons Arena.

Oklahoma City Open
At Oklahoma City
Abe Lemons Arena
Championship Finals
125: Jon Morrison, Oklahoma State-unattached, dec. Tyler Dorrell, Oklahoma State-unattached, 8-2
133: Jordan Oliver, Oklahoma State-unattached, dec. Alex Eckstrom, Oklahoma-unattached, 7-3
141: Luke Silver, Oklahoma State-unattached, dec. Josh Kindig, Oklahoma State-unattached, 7-6
149: Jamal Parks, Oklahoma State-unattached, dec. Albert White, Oklahoma State-unattached, 3-1
157: Stephen Swan, Oklahoma State-unattached, dec. Nik Turner, Oklahoma City-unattached, 2-1, TB
165: Dallas Bailey, Oklahoma State-unattached, dec. Derrick Adkins, Central Oklahoma, 3-2
174: Chris McNeil, Oklahoma State-unattached, dec. Zach White, Oklahoma State-unattached, 8-2
184: Erich Schmidtke, Oklahoma, maj. dec. Chris Perry, Oklahoma State-unattached, 11-3
197: Clayton Foster, Oklahoma State-unattached, maj. dec. Keldrick Hall, Oklahoma, 14-3
285: Joe Bach, Oklahoma, def. Alan Gelogaev, Oklahoma State-unattached, by inj. default
Oklahoma City University Stars Move to 9-0 in Women's Wrestling Duals

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University remained unbeaten and unchallenged, moving to 9-0 after three dual wins Saturday at Abe Lemons Arena.

The two-time defending Women's College Wrestling Association champion Stars defeated King (Tenn.) 29-8, Lindenwood (Mo.) 40-5 and Lindenwood's Gold team 42-2. OCU has won by an average score of 42-3 in its nine wins.

"We're on schedule, but we can't get complacent," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "We've been rolling over people. Hopefully we don't get too satisfied. Our performance today was adequate, but not excellent. We've had better matches, but it was a pretty good day."

Against King, Michaela Hutchison scored the pin over Kayla Bartosch at 55 kilograms in 1:11 to give OCU a 14-2 advantage in the dual. Kristie Davis also posted a 6-0, 7-0 technical-fall win over Tasha Galarza in the 67-kilo match. Amberle Montgomery followed at 72 with a forfeit for a 26-5 OCU lead.

At 59, Ashley Hudson pulled out a 2-0, 1-0 victory over Haylee Childs for OCU. Alli Ragan edged OCU's Tessa Plana 1-0, 1-0 in the 63-kilogram bout.

Against Lindenwood, Hutchison pinned Shauna Isbell in 1:59 in a battle of the top two ranked women's wrestlers at 55 kilograms in the nation. Hutchison, a junior from Soldotna, Alaska, avenged a loss to Isbell in the Sunkist Open last weekend. Isbell beat top-ranked Hutchison 2-0, 1-0 in the 51-kilogram third-place match.

Joey Miller also pinned Lindenwood's Brianna Gedeon in 1:09, and Brittany Delgado beat Desiree Martinez by fall in 1:47. Montgomery, a sophomore from Orting, Wash., stuck a pin on Kendra Lewis in 21 seconds, putting Lewis on her back and finishing her quickly. Davis defeated Brittany David 7-0, 6-0.
Against the Lindenwood Gold team, Davis, Delgado and Nicole Woody scored falls for the Stars. Na'Tasha Umemoto beat Melissa Vernon 8-1, 7-0 in a technical fall.
The Stars compete next in the Missouri Valley Open on Nov. 6 in Marshall, Mo.

Hudson, Montgomery wrestle in University World Championships

TORINO, Italy - Ashley Hudson and Amberle Montgomery of Oklahoma City University fell short of the medal rounds representing the United States in the University World Championships on Thursday at the Pala Ruffini Arena.

Hudson, a senior from Wildwood, Mo., took eighth place at 59 kilograms (130 pounds), while Montgomery finished seventh at 63 kilograms (138.75 pounds).

Montgomery opened with a victory over Italy's Simona Corbani 1-0, 2-1, but was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Japan's Marina Takahashi 4-4, 7-2, 3-2. Hudson dropped her opening match to Russia's Anna Maxsimova 2-0, 1-0.

The United States placed fifth in the final team standings with 43 points.

"We didn't wrestle very well," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "That's just one of those deals."

OCU assistant coach Link Davis, who coached for the U.S. squad, said, "We wrestled hard, but we're just young."

OKLAHOMA CITY 29
KING 8
44: Nicole Woody, OCU, dec. Lisa Martinez, 4-0, 3-0 (OCU leads 3-0)
48: Joey Miller, OCU, dec. Emily Martin, 5-3, 4-1 (OCU leads 6-1)
51: Megan Yamaguchi, OCU, dec. Anna Cummings, 1-0, 5-1 (OCU leads 9-2)
55: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, pinned Kayla Bartosch, 1:11 (OCU leads 14-2)
59: Ashley Hudson, OCU, dec. Haylee Childs, 2-0, 1-0 (OCU leads 17-2)
63: Alli Ragan, KC, dec. Tessa Plana, 1-0, 1-0 (OCU leads 17-5)
67: Kristie Davis, OCU, tech. fall Tasha Galarza, 6-0, 7-0 (OCU leads 21-5)
72: Amberle Montgomery, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 26-5)
80: Brittany Delgado, OCU, dec. Amber Floyd, 2-0, 3-0 (OCU leads 29-5)
90: Marina Lambert, LU, dec. Karon Scott, 3-0, 6-0 (OCU wins 29-8)

OKLAHOMA CITY 40
LINDENWOOD 5
44: Nicole Woody, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 5-0)
48: Joey Miller, OCU, pinned Brianna Gedeon, 1:09 (OCU leads 10-0)
51: Joy Yamashita, LU, dec. Megan Yamaguchi, 1-0, 1-0 (OCU leads 10-3)
55: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, pinned Shauna Isbell, 1:59 (OCU leads 15-3)
59: Na'Tasha Umemoto, OCU, dec. Tanya Krusse, 3-0, 0-2, 2-0 (OCU leads 18-4)
63: Tessa Plana, OCU, dec. Rachel Shannon, 3-3, 6-0 (OCU leads 21-5)
67: Kristie Davis, OCU, tech. fall Brittany David, 7-0, 6-0 (OCU leads 25-5)
72: Amberle Montgomery, OCU, pinned Kendra Lewis, 0:21 (OCU leads 30-5)
80: Brittany Delgado, OCU, pinned Desiree Martinez, 1:47 (OCU leads 35-5)
90: Karon Scott, OCU, by forfeit (OCU wins 40-5)

OKLAHOMA CITY 42
LINDENWOOD GOLD 2
44: Double forfeit
48: Nicole Woody, OCU, pinned Brianna Gedeon, 1:17 (OCU leads 5-0)
51: Megan Yamaguchi, OCU, dec. Jenny Garza, 6-2, 1-0 (OCU leads 8-1)
55: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 13-1)
59: Na'Tasha Umemoto, OCU, tech. fall Melissa Vernon, 8-1, 7-0 (OCU leads 17-2)
63: Tessa Plana, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 22-2)
67: Kristie Davis, OCU, pinned Ruth Leger, 7-0, 2:40 (OCU leads 27-2)
72: Amberle Montgomery, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 32-2)
80: Brittany Delgado, OCU, pinned Claudia Pena, 1:26 (OCU leads 37-2)
90: Karon Scott, OCU, by forfeit (OCU wins 42-2)

OKLAHOMA CITY BLUE 21
KING 18
44: Lisa Martinez, KC, dec. Brianna Rahall, 1-0, 2-0 (KC leads 3-0)
48: Emily Martin, KC, by forfeit (KC leads 8-0)
51: Madelynn McIlwain, OCU, dec. Anna Cummings, 5-2, 4-1 (KC leads 9-3)
55: Kirsten Strickler, OCU, dec. Kayla Bartosh, 3-0, 4-0 (KC leads 9-6)
59: Audrey Morehouse, OCU, vs. Haylee Childs, 1-4, 1-0, 1-0 (KC leads 10-9)
63: Alli Ragan, KC, dec. Samantha Phillips, 7-1, 3-0 (KC leads 13-10)
67: Brittany Goebel, OCU, dec. Tasha Galarza, 3-0, 3-0 (Dual tied 13-13)
72: Melissa Simmons, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 18-13)
80: Brittney Roberts, OCU, dec. Amber Floyd, 2-0, 4-0 (OCU leads 21-13)
90: Marina Lambert, KC, by forfeit (OCU wins 21-18)

OKLAHOMA CITY BLUE 18
LINDENWOOD 11
44: Double forfeit
48: Brianna Rahall, OCU, dec. Brianna Gedeon, 1-2, 1-0, 2-0 (OCU leads 3-1)
51: Joy Yamashita, LU, dec. Madelynn McIlwain, 3-0, 6-0 (LU leads 4-3)
55: Shauna Isbell, LU, dec. Kirsten Strickler, 1-0, 1-0 (LU leads 7-3)
59: Audrey Morehouse, OCU, dec. Tanya Kusse, 1-0, 1-0 (LU leads 7-6)
63: Rachel Shannon, LU, dec. Kayla Chappell, 0-6, 1-0, 1-0 (LU leads 10-7)
67: Brittany Goebel, OCU, dec. Brittany David, 1-0, 1-0 (Dual tied 10-10)
72: Brittney Roberts, OCU, dec. Kendra Lewis, 0-4, 2-1, 1-0 (OCU leads 13-11)
80: Melissa Simmons, OCU, pinned Desiree Martinez, 7-0, 2:19 (OCU leads 18-11)
90: Double forfeit (OCU wins 18-11)

OKLAHOMA CITY BLUE 40
LINDENWOOD GOLD 5
44: Brianna Rahall, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 5-0)
48: Brianna Gedeon, LU, by forfeit (Dual tied 5-5)
51: Madelyn McIlwain, OCU, pinned Jenny Garza, 0:38 (OCU leads 10-5)
55: Kirsten Strickler, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 15-5)
59: Audrey Morehouse, OCU, pinned Melissa Vernon, 0:19 (OCU leads 20-5)
63: Beatrize Martinez, OCU, pinned Rachel Shannon, 0:47 (OCU leads 25-5)
67: Brittany Goebel, OCU, pinned Brittany David, 1:10 (OCU leads 30-5)
72: Brittney Roberts, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 35-5)
80: Melissa Simmons, OCU, pinned Claudia Pena, 6-0, 3:19 (OCU leads 40-5)
90: Double forfeit (OCU wins 40-5)

KING 28
LINDENWOOD 12
44: Lisa Martinez, KC, by forfeit (KC leads 5-0)
48: Emily Martin, KC, pinned Brianna Gedeon, 6-0, 4:00 (KC leads 10-0)
51: Joy Yamashita, LU, dec. Anna Cummings, 1-0, 1-0 (KC leads 10-3)
55: Shauna Isbell, LU, dec. Kayla Bartosch, 2-1, 3-0 (KC leads 11-6)
59: Tanya Kusse, LU, dec. Shana Prifte, 5-1, 6-0 (KC leads 12-9)
63: Haylee Childs, KC, dec. Rachel Shannon, 3-0, 2-0 (KC leads 15-9)
67: Alli Ragan, KC, dec. Brittany David, 5-0, 1-0 (KC leads 18-9)
72: Kendra Lewis, LU, dec. Ruth Leger, 3-0, 2-2, 3-0 (KC leads 19-12)
80: Amber Floyd, KC, tech. fall Desiree Martinez, 7-0, 8-0 (KC leads 23-12)
90: Marina Lambert, KC, by forfeit (KC wins 28-12)

KING 41
WAYLAND BAPTIST 1
44: Lisa Martinez, KC, by forfeit (KC leads 5-0)
48: Emily Martin, KC, pinned Ofelia Valdez, 1:26 (KC leads 10-0)
51: Anna Cummings, KC, dec. Nalley Carrillo, 5-4, 3-1 (KC leads 13-1)
55: Stacy Martin, KC, by forfeit (KC leads 18-1)
59: Haylee Childs, KC, dec. Jeneshia Woods, 1-0, 6-0 (KC leads 21-1)
63: Alli Ragan, KC, pinned Adrianna Rivas, 1:29 (KC leads 26-1)
67: Tasha Galarza, KC, pinned Loraine Herrera, 1:07 (KC leads 31-1)
72: Double forfeit
80: Amber Floyd, KC, pinned Cheslie McMillion, 1:51 (KC leads 36-1)
90: Marina Lambert, KC, by forfeit (41-1)

LINDENWOOD 27
WAYLAND BAPTIST 4
44: Double forfeit
48: Ofelia Valdez, WBU, dec. Brianna Gedeon, 2-0, 3-1 (WBU leads 3-1)
51: India Walker, LU, dec. Nalley Carillo, 4-0, 1-2, 3-1 (Dual tied 4-4)
55: Shauna Isbell, LU, dec. Bethany Courcamp, 8-2, 6-0 (LU leads 7-4)
59: Tanya Kusse, LU, pinned Jeneshia Woods, 6-0, 3:16 (LU leads 12-4)
63: Rachel Shannon, LU, pinned Adrianna Rivas, 6-0, 1:45 (LU leads 17-4)
67: Brittany Davis, LU, by inj. default (LU leads 22-4)
72: Kendra Lewis, LU, pinned Chelsie McMillion, 0:27 (LU leads 27-4)
80: Double forfeit
90: Double forfeit

WAYLAND BAPTIST 21
LINDENWOOD GOLD 13
44: Double forfeit
48: Ofelia Valdez, WBU, by forfeit (WBU leads 5-0)
51: India Walker LU, dec. Samantha Gonzales, 6-0, 8-7 (WBU leads 6-3)
55: Nalley Carrillo, WBU, by forfeit (WBU leads 11-3)
59: Melissa Vernon, LU, pinned Jeneshia Woods, 0:32 (WBU leads 11-8)
63: Adrianna Rivas, WBU, pinned Denise Yanez, 1:01 (WBU leads 16-8)
67: Ruth Leger, LU, by forfeit (WBU leads 16-13)
72: Chelsie McMillion, WBU, pinned Evanie Paulett, 1:18 (WBU leads 21-13)
80: Double forfeit
90: Double forfeit

KING 46
LINDENWOOD GOLD 2
44: Lisa Martinez, KC, by forfeit (KC leads 5-0)
48: Emily Martin, KC, by forfeit (KC leads 10-0)
51: Victoria Nguyen, KC, dec. Jenny Garza, 3-2, 4-1 (KC leads 13-1)
55: Kayla Bartosch, KC, by forfeit (KC leads 18-1)
59: Stacy Martin, KC, dec. Melissa Vernon, 6-1, 2-1 (KC leads 21-2)
63: Shana Prifte, KC, pinned Denise Yanez, 0:27 (KC leads 26-2)
67: Alli Ragan, KC, pinned Brittany David, 0:47 (KC leads 31-2)
72: Tasha Galarza, KC, by forfeit (KC leads 36-2)
80: Amber Floyd, KC, pinned Desiree Martinez, 7-0, 2:23 (OCU leads 41-2)
90: Marina Lambert, KC, by forfeit (OCU wins 46-2)
Blue Edges Black in Oklahoma City University Men's Wrestling19-15 Ranking Match Dual

OKLAHOMA CITY - The 16th-ranked Oklahoma City University men's wrestling debuted their 2010-11 squad in the Black-Blue Ranking Matches Sunday at Abe Lemons Arena.
The Blue team narrowly edged the Black in the 19-15 dual, with each side wrestling to five wins on the day. Head coach Archie Randall is impressed with the early performances from everyone on the mat.

"The Black and Blue matches help us evaluate our older wrestlers and our incoming wrestlers," said Randall. "We're very competitive in the wrestling room which means success as the year goes on. There were several impressive matches, and I thought the team battled and competed well today."

The Blue team was highlighted with a pin by Cameron Ream at 141. Ream, a sophomore from Wentzville, Mo., pinned Hunter Muskrat in 1 minute, 12 seconds for the only pin of the day. Also wrestling for the Blue, Nik Turner nabbed a major decision over Mark Meyer at 157 for the other extra point match of the dual. Turner, a senior from Norman, Okla., was wrestling for Blue, and will be redshirting this season for the Stars.

The dual started off with a 9-4 decision by Kidd Gomez, a sophomore from Noble, Okla. Gomez' performance caught Randall's eye in the dual.

"Last year as an incoming freshman, Kidd Gomez lost matches at edge of the mat," Randall said. "Today he scored three times on edge of mat, and showed marked improvement.
"He was one match away from all-American honors last year, and if he continues to grow like he has been, he's going to be really successful this season."

Kasey Jones, a freshman from Battle Mountain, Nev., upset his opponent, Bryce Dicus. Jones nabbed the 9-6 decision over Dicus, a junior from Catoosa, Okla., at 133 to tie the dual after two matches. Kenny Wheeler followed with a 12-6 decision over Jacob Keah-tigh for the Black team.

Ream's pin gave the Blue team back the lead for good, but not without a rallying effort from the Black squad. Tyson Campbell, Mitchell Marshall and Jake Mabry turned in consecutive victories for the Black squad to cut the team score to 16-15 heading into the heavyweight matchup.

Jeremy Johnson, a senior from Oklahoma City, outlasted Stanley Lattimore with a 5-1 decision in the heavyweight bout, and secured Blue's 19-15 win.

"We're better, tougher and deeper this year," Randall said. "Most importantly, we have choices in our lineup which we haven't had in the past. I'm really excited for the upcoming season, and we have a chance to do great things this year."

OCU opens the season in the Oklahoma City Open at Abe Lemons Arena on Nov. 7 at 9 a.m.

BLUE 19
BLACK 15
125: Kidd Gomez, Blue, dec. Jared Steinbach, 9-4 (Blue leads 3-0)
133: Kasey Jones, Black, dec. Bryce Dicus, 9-6 (tied at 3-3)
141: Kenny Wheeler, Black, dec. Jacob Keah-Tigh, 12-6 (Black leads 6-3)
141: Cameron Ream, Blue, pinned Hunter Muskrat, 1:12 (Blue leads 9-6)
149: Ruben Perez, Blue, dec. Josh Stewart, 7-4 (Blue leads 12-6)
157: Nik Turner, Blue, maj. dec. Mark Meyer, 15-4 (Blue leads 16-6)
165: Tyson Campbell, Black, dec. Heath Boyd, 7-4 (Blue leads 16-9)
174/184: Mitchell Marshall, Black, dec. Andrew Pontikes, 13-6 (Blue leads 16-12)
184/197: Jake Mabry, Black, dec. James Brigance, 6-2 (Blue leads 16-15)
285: Jeremy Johnson, Blue, dec. Stanley Lattimore, 5-1 (Blue wins 19-15)
Oklahoma City University Women's Wrestling Remains Unbeaten in Convincing Fashion

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University overwhelmed its foes Saturday in women's wrestling duals, winning four duals by a combined score of 182-7.

The two-time defending Women's College Wrestling Association champion Stars improved to 6-0, routing Jamestown (N.D.) 40-1, Missouri Valley 48-1, the Jamestown Orange team 45-5 and the Missouri Valley Orange team 49-0.

OCU recorded its third shutout ever in the program's four years of existence. Before picking up the whitewash of Wayland Baptist (Texas) last week, OCU last had a shutout against Wisconsin-River Falls on Dec. 6, 2008. The Stars have now allowed opponents only one point in a dual five times ever.

Against Missouri Valley, the Stars stuck eight falls. Top-ranked individuals Michaela Hutchison at 55 kilograms, Amberle Mongtomery at 63 and Kristie Davis at 72 pinned their opponents. Nicole Woody at 48, Brittany Goebel at 67, Brittany Delgado at 80 and Karra Stratton at 90 also earned falls for OCU.

OCU's Ashley Hudson also beat Randi Beltz 4-2, 3-1 in the 59-kilo bout. Hudson, a senior from Wildwood, Mo., entered the match ranked fourth at 59, while Beltz held the No. 2 spot in the ratings released Oct. 1.

"The best match of the day was Ashley Hudson," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "It's important. It moves her up in the rankings. It helps her."
Against Jamestown, the Stars registered three pins and two technical falls. Joey Miller at 51, Montgomery at 63 and Goebel at 67 had the falls. Davis and Delgado had OCU's technical falls.
OCU used eight falls and two forfeits against the Jamestown Orange team.
The Stars had three falls, six forfeits and a technical fall against the Missouri Valley Orange team.

"Teamwise, we're progressing on schedule," Randall said. "We're wrestling better competition each week and continuing to improve. We're two and three deep at each weight. We were pleased our backup team went undefeated."
OCU competes next in the Sunkist Open on Oct. 22-24 in Phoenix.
OKLAHOMA CITY 40 JAMESTOWN 1 44: Brianna Rahall, OCU, dec. Ariel Oster, 2-0, 1-0 (OCU leads 3-0) 48: Nicole Woody, OCU, dec. Natalie Rutt, 2-0, 1-0 (OCU leads 6-0) 51: Joey Miller, OCU, pinned Michelle Canete, 1:23 (OCU leads 11-0) 55: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, dec. Tiffany Sluik, 1-0, 1-1 (OCU leads 14-1) 59: Ashley Hudson, OCU, dec. Chaelyn Tan, 4-0, 6-0 (OCU leads 17-1) 63: Amberle Montgomery, OCU, pinned Calie Cutler, 0:54 (OCU leads 22-1) 67: Brittany Goebel, OCU, pinned Christina Ordonez, 2-2, 0:27 (OCU leads 27-1) 72: Kristie Davis, OCU, tech. fall Michelle Quiles, 7-0, 6-0 (OCU leads 31-1) 80: Brittany Delgado, OCU, tech. fall Kayla Volin, 7-0, 6-0 (OCU leads 35-1) 90: Karra Stratton, OCU, by inj. default (OCU wins 40-1)
OKLAHOMA CITY 48 MISSOURI VALLEY 1 44: Brianna Rahall, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 5-0) 48: Nicole Woody, OCU, pinned Britney Heatherly, 0:35 (OCU leads 10-0) 51: Joey Miller, OCU, pinned Felicia Cruz, 7-0, 1:20 (OCU leads 15-0) 55: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, pinned Shona Colbert, 0:24 (OCU leads 20-0) 59: Ashley Hudson, OCU, dec. Randi Beltz, 4-2, 3-1 (OCU leads 23-1) 63: Amberle Montgomery, OCU, pinned Chandra Engel, 0:43 (OCU leads 28-1) 67: Brittany Goebel, OCU, pinned Summer Sistad, 1:33 (OCU leads 33-1) 72: Kristie Davis, OCU, pinned Brittany Jones, 0:31 (OCU leads 38-1) 80: Brittany Delgado, OCU, pinned Jordan Hagerman, 5-1, 0:52 (OCU leads 43-1) 90: Karra Stratton, OCU, pinned Melissa Bublitz, 5-0, 0:49 (OCU wins 48-1)
OKLAHOMA CITY 45 JAMESTOWN ORANGE 5 44: Brianna Rahall, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 5-0) 48: Nicole Woody, OCU, pinned Nichole Yarrington, 0:27 (OCU leads 10-0) 51: Joey Miller, OCU, pinned Rio Crismore, 0:32 (OCU leads 15-0) 55: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, pinned Jessica Kope, 0:42 (OCU leads 20-0) 59: Ashley Hudson, OCU, pinned Misha Furniss, 1:23 (OCU leads 25-0) 63: Amberle Montgomery, OCU, pinned Kuuipo Badayos, 6-0, 0:26 (OCU leads 30-0) 67: Brittany Goebel, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 35-0) 72: Kristie Davis, OCU, pinned Christina Zamora, 1:14 (OCU leads 40-0) 80: Brittany Delgado, OCU, pinned Justina Laufalemana, 1-0, 0:46 (OCU leads 45-0) 90: Amanda Athon, JC, pinned Karra Stratton, 1-0, 1:52 (OCU wins 45-5)
OKLAHOMA CITY 49 MISSOURI VALLEY ORANGE 0 44: Brianna Rahall, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 5-0) 48: Nicole Woody, OCU, pinned Ariel Green, 8-1, 0:27 (OCU leads 10-0) 51: Joey Miller, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 15-0) 55: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 20-0) 59: Ashley Hudson, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 25-0) 63: Amberle Montgomery, OCU, pinned Brooke Webb, 0:11 (OCU leads 30-0) 67: Brittany Goebel, OCU, pinned Mary Omare, 0:45 (OCU leads 35-0) 72: Kristie Davis, OCU, tech. fall Venus Barron, 6-0, 6-0 (OCU leads 39-0) 80: Brittany Delgado, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 44-0) 90: Karra Stratton, OCU, by forfeit (OCU wins 49-0)
OKLAHOMA CITY BLUE 28 MISSOURI VALLEY 12 44: Double forfeit 48: Madelynn McIlwain, OCU, dec. Britney Heatherly, 0-3, 3-1, 3-1 (OCU leads 3-1) 51: Felicia Cruz, MVC, dec. Megan Yamaguchi, 3-0, 0-4, 1-1 (Tied 4-4) 55: Kirsten Strickler, OCU, pinned Shona Colbert, 1:22 (OCU leads 9-4) 59: Randi Beltz, MVC, dec. Na'Tasha Umemoto, 4-2, 3-3, 3-2 (OCU leads 10-7) 63: Tessa Plana, OCU, pinned Chandra Engel, 1:19 (OCU leads 15-7) 67: Sheila McCabe, OCU, dec. Summer Sistad, 2-0, 1-0 (OCU leads 18-7) 72: Melissa Simmons, OCU, pinned Brittany Jones, 0:51 (OCU leads 23-7) 80: Brittney Roberts, OCU, pinned Jordan Hagerman, 0:47 (OCU leads 28-7) 90: Melissa Bublitz, MVC, by forfeit (OCU wins 28-12)
OKLAHOMA CITY BLUE 24 JAMESTOWN 18 44: Ariel Oster, JC, by forfeit (JC leads 5-0) 48: Natalie Rutt, JC, tech. fall Madelynn McIlwain, 4-0, 6-0 (JC leads 9-0) 51: Megan Yamaguchi, OCU, dec. Michelle Canete, 3-1, 3-0 (JC leads 9-3) 55: Tiffany Sluik, JC, dec. Kirsten Strickler, 1-0, 1-0 (JC leads 12-3) 59: Na'Tasha Umemoto, OCU, tech. fall Chaelyn Tan, 6-0, 6-0 (JC leads 12-7) 63: Tessa Plana, OCU, dec. Calie Cutler, 8-1, 1-1 (JC leads 13-10) 67: Sheila McCabe, OCU, pinned Christina Ordonez, 6-0, 1:45 (OCU leads 15-13) 72: Melissa Simmons, OCU, tech. fall Michelle Quiles, 6-0, 8-0 (OCU leads 19-13) 80: Brittney Roberts, OCU, pinned Kayla Volin, 5-0, 1:41 (OCU leads 24-13) 90: Jami Moore, JC, by forfeit (OCU wins 24-18)
OKLAHOMA CITY BLUE 27 JAMESTOWN ORANGE 13 44: Double forfeit 48: Nichole Yarrington, JC, dec. Madelyn McIlwain, 2-1, 5-0 (JC leads 3-1) 51: Megan Yamaguchi, OCU, tech. fall Rio Crismore, 6-0, 6-0 (OCU leads 6-3) 55: Logan Rich, OCU, dec. Jessica Kope, 2-1, 1-0 (OCU leads 9-4) 59: Kayla Chappell, OCU, pinned Misha Furniss, 1:08 (OCU leads 14-4) 63: Kuuipo Badayos, JC, dec. Sheila McCabe, 2-0, 4-0 (OCU leads 15-7) 67: Samantha Phillips, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 19-7) 72: Melissa Simmons, OCU, pinned Christina Zamora, 3-1, 1:48 (OCU leads 24-8) 80: Brittney Roberts dec. Justina Luafalemana, 1-0, 1-0 (OCU leads 27-8) 90: Amanda Athon, JC, by forfeit (OCU wins 27-13)
OKLAHOMA CITY BLUE 28
MISSOURI VALLEY ORANGE 4
44: Double forfeit
48: Madelynn McIlwain, OCU by forfeit (OCU leads 5-0)
51: Megan Yamaguchi, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 10-0)
55: Jacarra Winchester, MVC, dec. Logan Rich, 2-0, 3-0 (OCU leads 10-3)
59: Kayla Chappell, OCU, dec. Danielle Curliss, 1-0, 1-1, 1-1 (OCU leads 13-4)
63: Sheila McCabe, OCU, pinned Mayleen Soto, 1:34 (OCU leads 18-4)
67: Samantha Phillips, OCU, pinned Mary Omare, 7-1, 0:44 (OCU leads 23-4)
72: Brittney Roberts, OCU, pinned Venus Barron, 8-0, 1:20 (OCU leads 28-4)
80: Double forfeit
90: Double forfeit (OCU wins 28-4)
Oklahoma City University Starts Season Off with Wins Over Cumberlands, Wayland Baptist

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma City University Stars began their quest for the 2010 national title on Saturday at Abe Lemons Arena.

The three-school meet featured two OCU wins. The Stars won 49-0 over Wayland Baptist (Texas) and 37-8 over Cumberlands (Ky.). The OCU Blue team lost 25-17 to Cumberlands but came back to win 37-6 against Wayland Baptist. The Stars had 16 combined pins between the Black and Blue squads.

"For an opening dual we wrestled very well," coach Archie Randall said. "We have seven seniors on the team, and the overall maturity of our team and program really showed today."

Michaela Hutchison and Brittany Delgado, defending Women's College Wrestling Association champions, recorded two pins apiece on the day. Ashley Hudson, Kristie Davis and Melissa Simmons also garnered two pins and Nicole Woody contributed two tech falls to OCU's high-scoring efforts.

OCU opened the day by blanking Wayland Baptist (Texas), 49-0. The Stars had seven of the eight wrestled matches end with a pin. This dual marks Wayland Baptist's first collegiate competition for the newcomer to women's wrestling.

"For a first year program, Coach Johnny Cobb put together a pretty good team, and they'll develop into a really good program with all their freshmen," Randall said of the Wayland Baptist team. "Wayland Baptist is a part of the Sooner Athletic Conference and hopefully there will be others in our conference that will start men's and women's wrestling."

The wrestling continued as the OCU Blue team held a tightly contested battle with Cumberlands (Ky.). The Stars won three consecutive matches to keep the dual close despite two Stars' forfeits at 44 and 48 kilograms. Karra Stratton wrestled up a class at 90 kilograms, and managed the three-period win over Lakia Henderson to cut the final tally to 25-17 in favor of Cumberlands.

OCU Blue came roaring back in their second session, defeating Wayland Baptist 37-6. Four Stars recorded falls, with Brittney Roberts and Audrey Morehouse pinning their opponents in the first period. Brittany Goebel and Kirsten Strickler also netted tap outs by Wayland Baptist.

OCU finished off the afternoon of competition against Cumberlands, and came away with the 37-8 victory. Only one match extended to the third period against the Stars, and OCU finished the afternoon with three consecutive pins by Davis, Simmons and Delgado.

These dual wins, while early in the season, are important in setting the tone, but Randall recognizes there are always opportunities to improve and grow.

"We still have to work on things but if we continue to progress this way, we'll be there in the end," Randall said. "It's always important to win at the end, not just at the beginning."

The Stars continue their drive for another national championship next Saturday with duals against Jamestown (N.D.), Missouri Valley and Wayland Baptist (Texas). The action begins at noon at Abe Lemons Arena.

Oklahoma City Black 49
Wayland Baptist 0
44: Brianna Rahall, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 5-0)
48: Nicole Woody, OCU, tech fall Ofelia Valdez 8-0, 8-0 (OCU leads 9-0)
51: Joey Miller, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads14-0)
55: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, pinned Nalley Carrillo, 9-0, 2:35 (OCU leads 19-0)
59: Ashley Hudson, OCU, pinned Jeneshia Woods, 7-0, 2:48 (OCU leads 24-0)
63: Tessa Plana, OCU, pinned Adrianna Rivas, 0:42 (OCU leads 29-0)
67: Amberle Montgomery, OCU, pinned Tarah Brewer, 1:11 (OCU leads 34-0)
72: Kristie Davis, OCU, pinned Lorraine Herrera, 6-0, 2:34 (OCU leads 39-0)
80: Melissa Simmons, OCU, pinned Chelsie McMillion, 1:02 (OCU leads 44-0)
90: Brittany Delgado, OCU, pinned Gloria Guerra, 1:19 (OCU wins 49-0)

Cumberlands 25
Oklahoma City Blue 17
44: Opelia Felipe, CU, by forfeit (CU leads 5-0)
48:Cassandra Devlin, CU, by forfeit (CU leads 10-0)
51: Gabrielle Henry, CU, tech fall Madelynn McIlwain, 6-0, 7-0 (CU leads 14-0)
55: Kristen Strickler, OCU, dec. Milagros Zamora, 6-1, 6-6 (CU leads 15-3)
59: Audrey Morehouse, OCU, dec. Kerstin Harmon, 1-0, 2-1 (CU leads 16-6)
63: Sheila McCabe, OCU, dec. Cianah Hee, 0-1, 3-3, 4-0 (CU leads 17-9)
67: Katy Yoder, CU, dec. Samantha Phillips, 1-1, 0-0, 2-0, 4-0 (CU leads 20-10)
72: Brittany Goebel, OCU, dec. Megan Agajanian, 3-1, 3-0 (CU leads 21-13)
80: Syndey Nelson, CU, dec. Brittney Roberts 0-1, 2-1, 3-0 (CU leads 24-14)
90: Karra Stratton, OCU, dec. Lakia Henderson, 0-3, 4-0, 2-0 (CU wins 25-17)

Cumberlands 44
Wayland Baptist 1
44: Opelia Felipe, CU, by forfeit (CU leads 5-0)
48: Cassandra Devlin, CU, pinned Ofelia Valdez, 1-3, 5-0, 4:31 (CU leads 10-0)
51: Gabrielle Henry, CU, by forfeit (CU leads 15-0)
55: Milagros Zamora, CU, pinned Nalley Carrillo, 0-1, 4-0, 4:56 (CU leads 20-0)
59: Kerstin Harmon, CU, pinned Jeneshia Woods, 1:21 (CU leads 25-0)
63: Cianah Hee, CU, dec. Adrianna Rivas, 2-0, 2-1 (CU leads 28-1)
67: Katy Yoder, CU, by forfeit (CU leads 33-1)
72: Megan Agajanian, CU, dec. Lorraine Herrera, 2-0, 7-0 (CU leads 36-1)
80: Syndey Nelson, CU, pinned Chelsie McMillion, 1:38 (CU leads 41-1)
90: Lakia Henderson vs. Gloria Guerra, 1-0, 2-0 (CU wins 44-1)

Oklahoma City Blue 37
Wayland Baptist 6
44: Void
48: Ofelia Valdez, WBU, by forfeit (WBU leads 5-0)
51: Madelynn McIlwain, OCU, by forfeit (tied 5-5)
55: Kirsten Strickler, OCU, pinned Nalley Carrillo, 6-0, 3:05 (OCU leads 10-5)
59: Natasha Umemoto, OCU, tech fall Jeneshia Woods, 7-0, 6-0 (OCU leads 14-5)
63: Audrey Morehouse, OCU, pinned Adrianna Rivas, 1:29 (OCU leads 19-5)
67: Sheila McCabe, OCU by forfeit (OCU leads 24-5)
72: Brittany Goebel, OCU, pinned Lorraine Herrera, 6-1, 3:15 (OCU leads 29-5)
80: Brittney Roberts, OCU, pinned Chelsie McMillion, 1:05 (OCU leads 34-5)
90: Karra Stratton, OCU, dec. Gloria Guerra, 2-0, 2-3, 1-0 (OCU wins 37-6)

Oklahoma City Black 37
Cumberlands 8
44: Brianna Rahall, OCU, dec. Opelia Felipe, 2-1, 2-0 (OCU leads 3-1)
48: Nicole Woody, OCU, tech fall Casandra Devlin, 6-0, 6-0 (OCU leads 7-1)
51: Gabrielle Henry, CU, dec. Joey Miller 3-1, 0-1, 2-1 (OCU leads 8-4)
55: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, pinned Milagros Zamora, 1:21 (OCU leads 13-4)
59: Ashley Hudson, OCU, pinned Kerstin Harmon, 6-0, 1:29 (OCU leads 18-4)
63: Cianah Hee, CU, dec. Tessa Plana 2-1, 1-0 (OCU leads 19-7)
67: Amberle Montgomery, OCU, dec. Katy Yoder, 3-0, 4-1 (OCU leads 22-8)
72: Kristie Davis, OCU, pinned Megan Agajanian, 7-0, 3:07 (OCU leads 27-8)
80: Melissa Simmons, OCU, pinned Syndey Nelson, 0-1, 3:46 (OCU leads 32-8)
90: Brittany Delgado, OCU, pinned Lakia Henderson, 4-0, 2:25 (OCU wins 37-8)
Goebel, Umemoto Among Winners in Oklahoma City University's Black-Blue Ranking Matches

OKLAHOMA CITY - Na'Tasha Umemoto picked up a win over two-time national champion Michaela Hutchison, while Brittany Goebel won two matches in Oklahoma City University's Black-Blue women's ranking matches on Sunday at Abe Lemons Arena.

The Stars aim to win their third Women's College Wrestling Association championship and fourth NWCA National Duals title in a row this season.

"We have a really competitive room," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "We have the best depth we have ever had in our young program. I'm thinking we have a chance to repeat in both national tournaments.

It will be a little more intense at practice. We're pretty confident."

Umemoto upended Hutchison 3-3, 3-2 using three-point moves in both periods. Hutchison has won the past two 55-kilogram national championships. Hutchison had her own three-point throw early in the match.

"That was a great match," Randall said. "The matchup between Na'Tasha and Michaela is a match between two of our top athletes. Michaela won the first round in the room. They'll wrestle again. There were several hotly contested matches. They're building confidence, and that's important."

In the 72-kilo match, Brittany Delgado knocked off Melissa Simmons 5-0, 2-0, picking up a three-point takedown and a one-point near fall in the first period. Delgado, a junior from Fountain Inn, S.C., captured the 95-kilo national title last season, while Simmons, a junior from Ridgefield, Wash., owns the 2008 72-kilo crown.

Brittany Goebel recorded wins over Samantha Phillips and Brittney Roberts. Goebel, a freshman from Lena, Ill., uncorked a three-point move on Phillips and another three-point throw in the third and deciding period against Roberts.

"Brittany Goebel is the real deal," Randall said.

Amberle Montgomery defeated Tessa Plana 1-0, 3-0 in another matchup of past national champions. Montgomery, a sophomore from Orting, Wash., won the 63-kilo title last season, while Plana, a junior from Coppell, Texas, captured the crown at 63 in 2009.

Kristie Davis pinned Beatrice Martinez to cut the Black's lead to 15-14 after the 63-kilogram bout. Montgomery's decision provided the Black an 18-14 cushion.

Karon Scott won the 80-90-kilogram bout in the clinch by taking Karra Stratton to her back.

The Stars open the regular season noon Saturday at Abe Lemons Arena with duals against Cumberlands (Ky.) and Wayland Baptist (Texas).

OKLAHOMA CITY BLACK 25
OKLAHOMA CITY BLUE 18
59: Brittany Goebel, Black, dec. Samantha Phillips, 3-1, 4-0 (Black leads 3-1)
44/48: Nicole Woody, Blue, dec. Brianna Rahall, 4-0, 3-0 (Blue leads 4-3)
51: Madelynn McIlwain, Black, dec. Logan Rich, 3-3, 2-1 (Black leads 6-5)
55: Na'Tasha Umemoto, Black, dec. Michaela Hutchison, 3-3, 3-2 (Black leads 9-6)
55: Kirsten Strickler, Black, pinned Laura Ponshock, 0-5, 5-0, 5:08 (Black leads 14-6)
59: Ashley Hudson, Blue, dec. Audrey Morehouse, 2-2, 3-0 (Black leads 15-9)
63: Kristie Davis, Blue, pinned Beatrice Martinez, 6-0, 2:41 (Black leads 15-14)
63: Amberle Montgomery, Black, dec. Tessa Plana, 1-0, 3-0 (Black leads 18-14)
67: Brittany Goebel, Black, dec. Brittney Roberts, 1-0, 0-2, 7-0 (Black leads 21-15)
72: Brittany Delgado, Black, dec. Melissa Simmons, 5-0, 2-0 (Black leads 24-15)
80/90: Karon Scott, Blue, dec. Karra Stratton, 3-0, 0-2, 3-0 (Black wins 25-18)
Oklahoma City University's Montgomery Wins Silver Medal at SportAccord World Combat Games in China

BEIJING, China - Amberle Montgomery (Kent, Wash./Gator WC/OCU) won a silver medal at 63 kg/138.75 lbs. at the SportAccord World Combat Games on Wednesday.

This unique competition includes elite international competition in a number of combat and martial arts disciplines.

Montgomery lost to Olesya Zamula of Azerbaijan in the gold-medal finals, 2-4, 0-6. Zamula was fifth in the 2008 World Championships, and also competed in the 2008 Olympic Games.

Montgomery went 2-1 in her pool competition, with victories over Olga Kalinina of Kazakhstan and Kayoko Kudo of Japan, and a loss to Panpan Yang of China. Kalinina was seventh in the 2009 World Championships at 59 kg. Yang was a 2010 Asian Junior champion.

Nobody went unbeaten in the pool, and Montgomery advanced to the finals by scoring the most classification points during her matches, bolstered by two pins.

Montgomery is currently a member of Women's Team USA, holding a No. 3 ranking on the national team at her weight class. She was a 2010 WCWA women's college national champions for Oklahoma City University.

Placing fifth in the 55 kg/121 lbs. division was Michaela Hutchison (Soldotna, Alaska/Gator WC/OCU). In her pool, she defeated Katarzyna Krawczyk of Poland, but dropped bouts to Zulfiya Yakhyarova of Kazakhstan and Brittanee Laverdure of Canada. In the fifth-place bout, she stopped Tatiana Debien of France, 4-1, 3-0.

Laverdure, a 2008 World bronze medalist, was the eventual champion at 55 kg/121 lbs.

Hutchison has won the WCWA Women's College Nationals Oklahoma City University for two straight years, and has held a national ranking on the Senior level in her weight class.

Four disciplines of wrestling will be showcased: women's freestyle wrestling; men and women's No-Gi Grappling; Belt Wrestling; Pankration. The wrestling competition is being at the China Agricultural University Gymnasium, which was also the venue for wrestling at the 2008 Olympic Games.

In addition to the women wrestlers, USA Wrestling will be represented by two U.S. No-Gi Grapplers. USA Wrestling has no participants in the other two wrestling disciplines.

Competing on Thursday in the No-Gi Grappling event is Tom LeCuyer (Plano, Ill. (Atlas XT/Torres MA) at the Men's 70 kg/154 lbs. division and Tara LaRosa (Woodstown, N.J./Philadelphia Fight Factory) at the Women's 60 kg/132 lbs.

Both are past Grappling World champions for the United States. LaRosa was a Gi gold medalist at the 2009 Grappling World Championships, and won a No-Gi gold medal in the Grappling competition at the World Wrestling Games in 2007. LeCuyer won a No-Gi gold medal at the 2009 Grappling World Championships.

SPORTACCORD WORLD COMBAT GAMES
At Beijing, China, Sept. 1

48 kg/105.5 lbs.
Gold - Yanan Sun (China)
Silver - Yana Stadnik (Great Britain)
Bronze - Anna Lukasiak (Poland)
4th -Auriele Basset (France)
5th - Svetlana Mamadova (Azerbaijan)

55 kg/121 lbs.
Gold - Brittanee Laverdure (Canada)
Silver - Chikako Matsukawa (Japan)
Bronze - Gui Liu (China)
4th - Zukfiya Yakhyarova (Kazakhstan)
5th - Michaela Hutchison (USA)
6th - Tatiana Debien (France)
7th - Katarzyna Krawczyk (Poland)
8th - Katerina Domrovska (Azerbajain)

63 kg/138.75 lbs.
Gold - Olesya Zamula (Azerbaijan)
Silver - Amberle Montgomery (USA)
Bronze - Panpan Yang (China)
4th - Stacie Anaka (Canada)
5th -Kayoko Kudo (Japan)
6th - Paulina Grabowska (Poland)
7th - Irene Garcia (Spain)
8th - Olga Kalinina (Kazakhstan)

72 kg/158.5 lbs.
Gold - Xiaoqing Qin (China)
Silver - Hiroe Suzuki (Japan)
Bronze -Leah Callahan (Canada)
4th - Anna Wawrzycka (Poland)
5th - Cynthia Vescan (France)
6th - Galina Ivanova (Bulgaria)
7th - Dacil Lopez (Spain)

U.S. women's freestyle results

55 kg/121 lbs. - Michaela Hutchison, Soldotna, Alaska (Gator WC/OCU), 5th
LOSS Zulfiya Yakhyarova (Kazakhstan), 1-0, 1-3, 0-1
WIN Katarzyna Krawczyk (Poland), 1-1, 2-0, 2-2
LOSS Brittanee Laverdure (Canada), 0-1, 0-5
WIN Tatiana Debien (France), 4-1, 3-0

63 kg/138.75 lbs. - Amberle Montgomery, Kent, Wash. (Gator WC/OCU), 2nd
WIN Olga Kalinina (Kazakhstan), 0-1, pin
WIN Kayoko Kudo (Japan), pin
LOSS Panpan Yang (China), 0-8, 2-4
LOSS Olesya Zamula (Azerbaijan), 2-4, 0-6
Davis of Oklahoma City University Tapped to Coach U.S. World Team
OKLAHOMA CITY - USA Wrestling has named Oklahoma City University assistant coach Link Davis to the 2010 U.S. Women's Freestyle World Team coaching staff.

Davis will work with USA Wrestling national women's coach Terry Steiner and assistant Keith Wilson of Colorado Springs, Colo., to lead the team that will compete at the 2010 World Wrestling Championships in Moscow on Sept. 6-12. USA Wrestling is the national governing body for amateur wrestling in the United States.

"Link has been very active with the Oklahoma City program, our premier college program right now," said Steiner of Davis' appointment. "They have had a lot of success there. Because of that, he will feel very comfortable with our World Team athletes. His personality is laid back, and he is easy to get along with. Link is willing to help the team and the program however we need him."

Davis serves as the assistant wrestling coach at Oklahoma City University, where he has helped lead the Stars' women's wrestling program to two consecutive Women's College Wrestling Association national titles and three NWCA National Duals championships in a row. In the three seasons of the OCU women's wrestling program, OCU athletes have won eight individual WCWA national titles. Four OCU women's wrestlers qualified for the 2008 Olympic Trials.

Davis' international coaching experience includes coaching the U.S. Senior team, which competed at the 2010 Canada Cup, as well as the 2010 Junior World team, which competed in Hungary. He also helped coach a WCWA college team which competed at the Spanish Grand Prix. Davis has coached a number of other teams that have competed in Canadian tournaments.

"It is a great opportunity to coach with some of the best coaches in the world, and to work with some of the best athletes in the world," Davis said. "Our expectations for the team is that we expect seven medals. I believe that we can do it. We have a good young group of athletes who are hungry for success."

The athletes competing on the 2010 U.S. World Team were determined at the World Team Trials held in Council Bluffs, Iowa on June 11-12. Kristie Davis and Brittney Roberts of OCU have been selected for the U.S. team.

The Stars open their college season with duals against Cumberlands (Ky.) and Wayland Baptist (Texas) on Oct. 2 at Abe Lemons Arena.
Oklahoma City University Adds Wrestling Coaches

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University has named Mitch Brown and Katie Cygan assistant coaches for its men's and women's wrestling programs.

Brown coached alongside OCU coach Archie Randall at prep powerhouse El Reno High School, while Cygan has experienced individual success on the international level.

Both Brown and Cygan will mentor the OCU men's and women's teams and assist Randall and head assistant Link Davis in all aspects of the programs.

"The addition of Katie and Mitch will help our program move forward to another level," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "Mitch Brown has been a longtime assistant of mine and will be able to step into our program and provide immediate impact. Katie with her knowledge of international competition will help our program reach the competitive level we need at the international level."

While at El Reno, Brown became a part of 10 state championship teams and nine dual state championship teams. He earned Oklahoma assistant coach of the year seven times and national assistant coach of the year once. Brown mentored 50 individual state champions.

Brown spent 12 years coaching the Oklahoma team on the national level, bringing five Junior National Duals titles and three cadet national crowns to the state.

During his high school days, Brown won the state championship and became an all-state for Western Heights in Oklahoma City. Brown has since become a 25-year veteran of the Oklahoma City Fire Department, holding the rank of major. Brown has a wife, Sharon, and two children, Presley (5) and Teague (3).
Cygan has accumulated several individual accolades during a distinguished international career:

· Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame, inducted 2010
· Three-time Senior Nationals champion
· Three-time World Team member
· Five-time World Team Trials champion
· 2005 and 2007 World Team bronze medalist
· 2001 World Cup championship
· Indiana High School Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame

Cygan had been training in Colorado Springs, Colo., since 2003. She is married to Joe Cygan.

She recently aided OCU's Brittany Roberts in finishing first at 67 kilograms in the Pan American Junior Championships.

"I am excited to work with the athletes, coaches and Oklahoma City University staff in a wrestling program that has attained and maintained an impressive level of success," Cygan said. "I look forward to applying my experiences in postgraduate studies and elite level wrestling to the Oklahoma City University wrestling program. I am honored to work with coaches Randall, Davis and Brown toward cultivating excellence on the mat, in the classroom, and in the lives of our wrestlers."

The Stars have captured the past two Women's College Wrestling Association championships and three NWCA women's national dual titles. On the men's side, OCU had two all-Americans and finished tied for 13th place in the NAIA Championships last season.
Oklahoma City University's Roberts Finishes First in Pan American Junior Women's Wrestling Championships

MANAGUA, Nicaragua - Brittney Roberts of Oklahoma City University took the gold medal at 67 kilograms (147.5 pounds) in the Pan American Junior Women's Wrestling Championships on Saturday.

Roberts became one of two U.S. individuals to win the gold. Schuyler Brown won at 59 kilos (130 pounds) to help the United States to a second-place finish as a team. The United States had 53 points, while Canada had a tournament-high 63.

New OCU assistant coach Katie Cygen trained both Brown and Roberts in preparation for the Pan Am Championships.

Roberts capped her freshman season with the Stars with a third-place finish at 72 (158.5) in the Women's College Wrestling Association Championships. The Stars captured the WCWA team title for the second year in a row and the NWCA National Duals championship for the third consecutive year.

OCU teammate Kristie Davis chose Roberts as her training partner on the U.S. team in the World Championships in September in Moscow.

"Brittney Roberts continued our tradition of performing well on the international level," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "We could have as many as five OCU wrestlers on the World Team. This was Katie's first stint representing the Stars, and she helped the United States to the silver medal."
The United States picked up two silver medals in the event - Carlene Sluberski at 48 (105.5), and Tanya Kusse at 55 (121). Sarah Hildebrandt at 51 (112.25) and Jordan Hagerman at 72 each took bronze for the United States.

OCU will open its college season with duals against Cumberlands (Ky.) and Wayland Baptist (Texas) on Oct. 2 at Abe Lemons Arena.
Oklahoma City University Adds State Champion Muskrat, NJCAA all-Americans

OKLAHOMA CITY - State champion Hunter Muskrat of Stilwell, Okla., has signed a letter of intent to continue his wrestling career at Oklahoma City University.

OCU has also signed Jesse and Joey Davis of Stockbridge, Ga., and junior college all-Americans Stanley Lattimore of Athens, Ga., and Ruben Perez of Tampa, Fla.

Muskrat spent three years with Deer Creek (Okla.) before transferring to Stilwell before his senior year. As a junior at Deer Creek, Muskrat went 39-1 and captured the Class 5A state championship at 140 pounds. He also garnered first-team Oklahoman all-city and first-team all-Edmond honors.

Muskrat went 30-3 as a senior for Stilwell, finishing runner-up at the 4A state tournament at 145 pounds. He compiled a 132-17 in his four-year high school career.

Muskrat earned honors playing soccer and football. He was named to the all-Edmond football team as a junior with Deer Creek. In 2010, he earned Oklahoma Coaches Association all-state in soccer for Stilwell.

"Hunter will wrestle at 141-149 pounds," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "We believe he has the potential to make an immediate impact."

Jesse Davis placed the multiple tournament. He was a member of a dual state champion team.
"I wanted to compete with my brother on the wrestling team," Jesse Davis said. "The university has an impressive campus."

Joey Davis was a member of Iowa Central's 2009 NJCAA championship team. Davis compiled a 158-54 career record and took two region championships during his prep career in Stockbridge, Ga.
"I heard good things about the wrestling program and was very impressed with the school on my visit," Joey Davis said.

Perez became an NJCAA all-American as a sophomore for Ellsworth (Iowa). He placed seventh at 157 pounds at the NJCAA Championships.

Lattimore finished fifth at NJCAA Championships as a sophomore for Ellsworth to earn all-American honors.

In high school, Lattimore finished runner-up at state as a senior for Cedar Shoals (Ga.). He was also captain of the football team from 2006-08, earning second-team all-Northeast Georgia accolades.
"Stanley is projected to start at 285 pounds," Randall said. "He is another impact player in the team lineup."

Perez finished 50-2 as a high school senior on his way to the state championship for Armwood (Fla.).
"Ruben will be at 149 pounds, which allows us to move two-time national qualifier Willie Shelton-Delk to 141 and two-time national qualifier Jeremy Garner to 133," Randall said of Perez. "He will change the outlook of our team and make us better as a dual team."
Oklahoma City University Adds Wrestling Recruits Goebel of Lena,IL and McIlwain of Washougal, WA

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University has added state champion Madelynn McIlwain of Washougal, Wash., and Brittany Goebel of Lena, Ill., to its women's wrestling program.

Goebel and McIlwain join Kristi Garr of Goodrich, Mich., as OCU signees for 2010-11. OCU won its second consecutive WCWA national title and third consecutive NWCA National Duals crown this season.

McIlwain won a state championship at 112 pounds as a high school senior. McIlwain put together a record of 31-4 with 28 pins. She qualified for the state tournament as a sophomore and junior. McIlwain placed eighth in the Girls Folkstyle Nationals at OCU.

"Madelynn will make a great addition to our team at 51 kilograms," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "This is a weight that we are trying to increase competition in."

Goebel is a two-time USGWA national champion. She compiled a record of 42-72 in her four-year career in high school.

"Brittany Goebel will be one of the girls challenging for the spot at 67 kilograms," Randall said. "She is already a Junior Nationals runner-up and USAW Folkstyle national champion."
Oklahoma City University's Women's Wrestlers to Receive Sports Headliner Award

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University's women's wrestling team will be among Oklahoma's outstanding athletes honored by the March of Dimes in the 34th Annual Sports Headliner Banquet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Skirvin Hilton, 1 Park Avenue in Oklahoma City.

Each year the March of Dimes honors athletes and coaches that have made an impact on Oklahoma through achievement and recognition. This year's winners are among Oklahoma's finest, including Oklahoma City Thunder player and NBA All-Star Kevin Durant. The Thunder organization will also be honored with the March of Dimes' Community Spirit Award.

Durant, the second-leading scorer in the NBA has been selected as this year's Sports Headliner. His 29 consecutive games of scoring 25 points or more is a franchise record and the longest streak since Michael Jordan's 40 games in 1986-87.

Oklahoma State football head coach Mike Gundy and OSU cross country coach David Smith will share the award for this year's Headliner Special. A Special Recognition Award will be given to Wayman Tisdale, who passed away May 15, 2009. This award will honor his many accomplishments including three time all-American basketball player at Oklahoma, and second overall selection in '85 NBA draft. Wife Regina and son Wayman Tisdale Jr. will accept the award on his behalf. The family of Leodies Robinson will be accepting the Special

Recognition Award for his work in creating the Millwood Football Program and making it into a state championship contender in Class 2A football. He passed away on Nov. 16, 2009.

The March of Dimes will also honor other talented Oklahoma athletes, with Honoree Awards (in no particular order):

· OSU men's cross country team and German Fernandez
· OCU women's wrestling team
· Shattuck High School Football Team
· Gerald McCoy
· Rick Fowler
· Arnau Bruges
· Wes Welker Foundation

In 2009-10, the Stars collected their second consecutive Women's College Wrestling Association championship and third NWCA National Duals title in a row. OCU went 23-0-1 in duals.

OCU's Brittany Delgado, Michaela Hutchison, Amberle Montgomery and Stephanie Waters captured individual crowns, while Melissa Simmons and Nicole Woody finished as national finalists. The Stars had 13 all-Americans, while OCU coach Archie Randall took home WCWA coach of the year.

The Stars have a 3.3 team grade-point average, and Emma Johnson, Sheila McCabe and Tessa Plana each hold a 3.5 or better overall GPA to earn scholar-athlete awards.

As the recipient of the Community Spirit Award, the Oklahoma City Thunder will be recognized for its tireless efforts to give back to the community. The organization continues to find new and innovative ways to enrich the quality of life in Oklahoma, especially among children in the areas of education and physical fitness.

The event will begin with a special reception for media and sponsors at 6 p.m. followed by the awards dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are still available. For more information, please contact the March of Dimes at (405) 943-1025 or go to MarchofDimes.com/Oklahoma.

The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.
Oklahoma City University Adds Wrestling Recruits

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University has added five wrestlers to its 2010-11 class, highlighted by former high-school state finalists James Brigance of Talihina, Okla., and Bacone transfer Josh Stewart.

The Stars have also added Jared Steinbach of Tehachapi, Calif., Robert Wilder of Newcastle, Okla., and Sharrone Berry-Davis of Kansas City, Kan.

OCU coach Archie Randall believes this class will add depth to the team and bring competition to each weight class entering next season.

"What I think we have accomplished with this recruiting class is we have brought in students that are academically successful and that will challenge the existing starters on the team," Randall said. "In order for us to be successful, our starters have to be challenged every day. If they are not challenged, then they become complacent. Every single weight class now, we will have a No. 2 or No. 3 guy that can challenge for the starting spot."

Brigance should make an immediate impact at 197 pounds for the Stars. Brigance had a record of 43-4 as a senior and finished as the Class 3A state runner-up at 215 pounds. His three-year record in high school was 103-21.

"He is really athletic and strong," Randall said of Brigance. "He has a chance to be the real deal at 197 pounds next year for us."

Stewart, from Muskogee, Okla., went 32-5 as a high school senior and finished as the Class 6A state runner-up at 145 pounds. Stewart was also a two-time academic all-conference selection.
"Josh Stewart is going to make a difference for our team," Randall said. "He is going to put a challenge on our existing starter Willie Shelton-Delk."

Steinbach, a transfer from Bacone, is expected to challenge at 125 pounds. Steinbach compiled a 140-40 record in high school, where he was a three-time league champion. Steinbach said he chose OCU because of the "opportunity and a chance to be great."

Wilder, a transfer from Bacone, had a record of 78-42 in his high school career. Wilder went 19-7 and earned all-conference honors as a senior.

Berry-Davis went 31-8 as a senior in the heavyweight class for Sumner Academy. Berry-Davis recorded a 66-23 record in his career and was a three-time state qualifier.
OCU will host the Girls Folkstyle Wrestling National Championships March 26-28 at Abe Lemons Arena.
Oklahoma City University's Johnson, Turner Become Two-Time All-Americans
OKLAHOMA CITY - Corey Johnson and Nik Turner became two-time all-Americans for Oklahoma City University on Friday in the 53rd annual NAIA wrestling championships at Abe Lemons Arena. Johnson and Turner are the Stars' fourth and fifth two-time all-Americans. The tournament concludes Saturday with the placing matches starting at 10 a.m. The championship finals will start at 6:30 p.m. and be available via live video by clicking here<http://www.watchnaia.com/liveEvents/liveEvents.dbml?db_oem_id=5901>. Turner will be gunning for third place at 157 pounds, while Johnson has an opportunity for seventh at 285. Saturday, Turner meets top-ranked Joe Cornejo of Missouri Valley. With a win, Turner advances to the third-place match. With a loss, Turner would compete for fifth. Johnson takes on Jeremy Colbert of Bacone for seventh. "Corey and Nik will be all-Americans," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "We had six go in this round and four lost. They were all close matches and hard fought, but all-Americans have that inner desire to succeed. "This is a tough round. This is a meat grinder. You have to be tough and prepared to win." Turner, a junior from Norman, Okla., fell 7-5 on a last-second takedown to James Casadaban of Cumberland (Tenn.) in the 157 semifinal. Turner had accumulated enough riding time to score a point and break the 5-5 deadlock. Casadaban advanced to the championship final. "He didn't stay focused on the gameplan," Randall said. Turner won his quarterfinal bout 11-6 over Brian Heiberger of Northwestern (Iowa). Turner posted five takedowns on Heiberger. Johnson, a senior from Oologah, Okla., lost to Tyler Porras of Lindenwood (Mo.) 7-4. He became OCU's two-time all-American. "He wrestled hard, but sometimes you don't get the right matchup," Randall said. Defending 285-pound champion Arjan Bhullar of Simon Fraser (British Columbia) defeated Johnson of OCU 12-6 in the championship semifinals. Johnson stayed alive with a 10-0 victory over Jeremiah Fennell of Campbellsville (Ky.). Johnson registered three near falls. Cameron Ream, OCU's 133-pounder, fell twice by fall Friday to finish his tournament run. Ryan McKenzie of Cumberland pinned Ream, a freshman from Wentzville, Mo., in 1:32. Tommy Pretty of Campbellsville knocked Ream into the wrestleback matches, pinning Ream in 2:06. Pretty is ranked fifth at 133 pounds. "We have a great group of freshmen," Randall said. "They will be great kids next year. This tournament is an eye opener for them." Brandon Porter of Waldorf (Iowa) picked up a late escape and riding time to edge OCU's Mark Meyer 7-5. Meyer used two reversals and riding time to rally for a 7-6 victory over Pat Nord of Jamestown (N.D.). Meyer, a sophomore 165-pounder from Midwest City, Okla., overcame a 6-2 deficit. Kidd Gomez won in the consolation bracket 6-2 over Venel Rene of Waldorf. Gomez stayed alive with a 13-9 win over Kevin Klink of Lindsey Wilson (Ky.). Gomez picked up a pair of takedowns and riding time in the third period to advance. Gomez, a freshman from Noble, Okla., picked up his second loss to Zach Meury of Missouri Baptist by fall in 1:53. Will Shelton-Delk won by fall over Zach Mullins of Briar Cliff (Iowa) in 2:39. Levi Price of Northwestern (Iowa) eliminated Shelton-Delk by major decision 11-2. Andrew Pontikes nipped Jobi Hambrick of Hannibal-LaGrange (Mo.) 3-2. Drae Cox of Lindenwood ousted Pontikes 8-6 in overtime at 174. Bryce Dicus (125), Jeremy Garner (141), Cole Nelson (165), Jake Mabry (197) and Ronnie Hood (285) also bowed out of the tournament. Hood, a senior from McLoud, Okla., finished his career with 20 wins and five falls.
NAIA Championships
At Oklahoma City
Abe Lemons Arena
Oklahoma City University Results
125
Consolation Second Round
Galen Williams, Lindenwood, dec. Bryce Dicus, OCU, 7-6
Consolation Third Round
Kidd Gomez, OCU, dec. Venel Rene, Waldorf, 6-2
Consolation Fourth Round
Kidd Gomez, OCU, dec. Kevin Klink, Lindsey Wilson, 13-9
Consolation Fifth Round
Kidd Gomez, OCU, pinned Zach Muery, Missouri Baptist, 1:53
133
Championship Quarterfinals
Tommy Pretty, Campbellsville, pinned Cameron Ream, OCU, 2:06
Consolation Fifth Round
Ryan McKenzie, Cumberland, pinned Cameron Ream, OCU, 1:32
141
Consolation Third Round
Timothy Mitchem, Cumberlands, dec. Jeremy Garner, OCU, 5-3
149
Consolation Fifth Round
Will Shelton-Delk, OCU, pinned Zach Mullins, Briar Cliff, 2:39
Consolation Sixth Round
Levi Price, Northwestern (Iowa) maj. dec. Will Shelton-Delk, OCU, 11-3
157
Championship Quarterfinals
Nik Turner, OCU, dec. Brian Heiberger, Northwestern (Iowa), 11-6
Championship Semifinals
James Casadaban, Cumberland, dec. Nik Turner, OCU, 7-5
165
Consolation Third Round
Adrian Gonzales, Menlo, dec. Cole Nelson, OCU, 7-1
Consolation Fourth Round
Mark Meyer, OCU, dec. Pat Nord, Jamestown, 7-6
Consolation Fifth Round
Brandon Porter, Waldorf, dec. Mark Meyer, OCU, 7-5
174
Consolation Fourth Round
Andrew Pontikes, OCU, dec. Jobi Hambrick, Hannibal-LaGrange, 3-2
Consolation Fifth Round
Drae Cox, Lindenwood, dec. Andrew Pontikes, OCU, 8-6 (SV)
197
Consolation Fourth Round
Joe Lockett, Morningside, dec. Jake Mabry, OCU, 11-4
285
Championship Quarterfinals
Arjan Bhullar, Simon Fraser, dec. Corey Johnson, OCU, 12-6
Consolation Third Round
Alexander Evans, California Baptist, dec. Ronnie Hood, OCU, 2-1
Consolation Fifth Round
Corey Johnson, OCU, maj. dec. Jeremiah Fennell, Campbellsville, 10-0
Consolation Sixth Round
Tyler Porras, Lindenwood, dec. Corey Johnson, OCU, 7-4
Oklahoma City University's Johnson, Turner Strive to Repeat as All-Americans in NAIA Wrestling Championships

OKLAHOMA CITY - A year's experience could make a difference for Oklahoma City University's wrestlers entering the 53rd annual NAIA Wrestling Championships.

The Stars stand 13th in the NAIA wrestling rankings entering the national tournament starting Thursday at Abe Lemons Arena. OCU will field returning all-Americans in 285-pounder Corey Johnson and 157-pound Nik Turner.

Seven of OCU's 12 national qualifiers wrestled in last year's national tournament at Abe Lemons Arena, where the Stars finished 15th.

"They are sophomores and juniors this year," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "They're more confident. I think maturity makes a difference for a lot of the kids."

Johnson and Ronnie Hood are the only seniors on OCU's squad, meaning this tournament will also provide the Stars experience that should reap benefits next season.

"This is the hardest working group of athletes I've ever coached," Randall said. "They're really inconsistent. We can beat the No. 1 kid in the nation one week, then lose to an unranked individual the next week. They're young.

"We must work on the mental aspect of the sport. We've changed practice a bunch, and it seems to be working. We have more excitement in the room than last year."

Johnson, Turner, Cameron Ream (133), Jeremy Garner (141) and Mark Meyer (165) comprise OCU's ranked individuals. Those five and Kidd Gomez at 125 and Will Shelton-Delk at 149 were seeded among the top 12 at their respective weights.

Turner, a junior from Norman, Okla., earned one of four No. 1 seeds at 157 by capturing the NAIA Central Qualifying Group championship. Turner, 31-15, picked up a fall in the semifinals.
Turner is one of five returning all-Americans at 157. Three of them are on the other side of the bracket from Turner. Among those three is Southern Oregon's Tommy Hooper, who beat Turner in the fifth-place match last year.

"Winning the regional always puts you in good position," Randall said. "In the semifinals, he could get Tommy Hooper. Nik is a lot different wrestler this year. His work ethic, attitude and mindset are different. He had a 3.75 GPA last semester. He has it all together now. He's only a junior, and that's exciting. Finishing as an all-American made a lot of difference in Nik's career."

Turner said of last year's sixth-place finish, "It felt good having a payoff at the end from all the hard work you've done during the season.

"It's really important to do well in the regional and set yourself up for nationals. You don't want to face a tough guy at the first and catch yourself off guard. I really opened it up and wrestled like I should, like our coaches tell us to every week."

Johnson, a senior from Oologah, Okla., will be one of five returning 285-pound all-Americans. Johnson picked up a second seed with his runner-up finish in the regional. Johnson, who finished sixth last year, will attempt to repeat his national-tournament performance of a year ago.

Last year, Johnson pinned the defending national champion on the first day. Johnson will face 2009 champion Arjan Bhullar of Simon Fraser (British Columbia) on Thursday.

"Corey Johnson has a difficult draw, but he is positive," Randall said. "He is a returning all-American and confident. He has wrestled well the last part of the season. He has wrestled better than we've ever seen him. He attacks more. He is set on winning the national title. Bhullar beat us last year, but Corey is a different wrestler. He never stops working."

Johnson, the first recruit Randall signed at OCU, will be finishing a four-year career with the Stars. Johnson has gone 28-17 this season and 90-72 in his career.

"It's kinda sad to know that I won't be wrestling after this weekend, so I know I've got to give this tournament everything I've got and hold nothing back," Johnson said. "Last year I had so looked forward to being an All-American, that was my goal, but when I finally achieved it, I was dissatisfied. It left a bad taste in my mouth because I knew I could do better. This year I've been training hard and am going into the tournament with a mindset to win it."

Garner, a junior from Oklahoma City, picked up one of the four No. 2 seeds at 141 with his finalist finish Feb. 20 in the regional. Defending national champion Adam Koballa of Notre Dame (Ohio) looms in Garner's bracket.

"Jeremy Garner has almost the same draw he had last year," Randall said. "He is seeded second in his section, and he could see the defending champion in the second round."

Meyer, a sophomore from Midwest City, Okla., finished as a regional runner-up to get a No. 2 seed at 165. Randall said Meyer's bracket favors him, but he could run into second-ranked Chris Chionuma of Lindenwood (Mo.).

"Their styles don't match up," Randall said. "Meyer beat him in high school, but hasn't beaten him in college. We are studying his matches to see if we can correct the errors we've made."

Gomez and Ream garnered No. 3 seeds, and Shelton-Delk became a fourth seed. They may be seeded outside of the top eight at their weights, but with more than 300 wrestlers in the tournament, upsets will happen.
"You don't know what's going to happen," Randall said. "The competition level has grown. It's a dogfight to get to the top eight. Any one of those eight could be the champion on a given day. With six all-Americans, you can be in the hunt. The top two kids could wrestle at any level."

Tournament schedule, ticket information

The tournament will start with opening ceremonies at 1 p.m. on Thursday. There will be two sessions on Friday, the championship quarterfinals at 10 a.m. and the semifinals at 6 p.m.
Then on Saturday, placing matches will be 10 a.m., and the championship finals 6:30 p.m.
Session tickets and ticket packages for all sessions are available. Session tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for children and students, and a tournament ticket package is $48.
For information, call Liz Richards at (405) 208-5309 or go <http://www.ocusports.com/sports/2009/11/19/MWREST_1119091930.aspx?id=120>here.

Notre Dame favored to win team title

Notre Dame College enters the NAIA Championships as the top-ranked team. Notre Dame, located in South Euclid, Ohio, boasts of Derek Foore, ranked No. 1 at 197 pounds, and defending 141-pound national champion Adam Koballa among its 14 qualifiers.
Notre Dame's Tyler Savage and Dante Rini are rated second and third, respectively, at 125 pounds.
"They're projected to win the tournament, and rightly so," Randall said. "Notre Dame is the most solid team in the tournament up and down each wrestling class. They have ranked individuals at every weight. Even their two backups are nationally ranked."

Championship finals to be broadcast

The championship finals will be broadcast live from Abe Lemons Arena at 6:30 p.m. Saturday via NeuLion.
The 10 individual championship bouts will be available for viewing at a cost of $7.95. To purchase a viewing package, go <http://www.watchnaia.com/liveEvents/liveEvents.dbml?db_oem_id=5901>here. Your computer must have the latest version of Windows Media Player, which you can <http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/default.asp>download for free here.

"Once again, the NAIA is proud to work with its digital media partner NeuLion to stream men's and women's basketball championships and, for the second year, to broadcast our wrestling championships event live over the Internet. This is an exciting opportunity for NAIA fans across the country," said NAIA President and CEO Jim Carr. "This service allows the NAIA to broaden its fan base and bring new attention to the competition and quality of play going on in the NAIA."

Mark Van Paaschen and former NAIA all-American John Wilcox will call the action.

"We are pleased to provide the NAIA with streaming services for their men's and women's basketball championships for a fourth consecutive year and are excited about adding the wrestling championships to the NAIA's streaming schedule," said Chris Wagner, Executive Vice President and Co-Founder of NeuLion. "We pride ourselves in being able to connect fans to these high profile tournaments and deliver a best-in-class service."

Eddie Griffin to speak at awards banquet

Eddie Griffin, executive director and chief operating officer of the Jim Thorpe Association will be the keynote speaker for the NAIA Wrestling National Championships Awards Banquet on Saturday at Oklahoma City University prior to the championship finals.

Griffin was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and was given the Lifetime Service to Wrestling Award Class of 2001. He coached Central Oklahoma, then known as Central State (Okla.), to NAIA national championships in 1979, '81 and '82.

For information on the tournament or banquet, contact the OCU athletic department (405) 208-5309 or www.ocusports.com. For additional information on the Jim Thorpe Association call (405) 427-1400 or www.jimthorpeassoc.org.
Oklahoma City University Takes Third in NAIA Central Qualifier

OSKALOOSA, Iowa - Nik Turner of Oklahoma City University captured the NAIA Central National Qualifying Group wrestling tournament championship at 157 pounds Saturday at the Penn Gymnasium.

The Stars' Jeremy Garner at 141, Corey Johnson at 285 and Mark Meyer at 165 finished as runners-up within their brackets. OCU took third place in the team standings.

Kidd Gomez at 125 and Cameron Ream at 133 of OCU finished third in the tournament. Will Shelton became an NAIA Championships qualifier through his performance in the 149-pound bracket. Shelton finished fourth Saturday.

Shelton brought the Stars' number of national qualifiers to nine. Garner, Gomez, Johnson, Meyer, Ream, Turner, Bryce Dicus and Andrew Pontikes had already qualified for the NAIA Championships on March 4-6 at Abe Lemons Arena.

"We wanted to make sure we got better each weekend," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "We wrestled lights out. That's what you want to do leading up to the national tournament.

"We wrestled pretty well. We upset people all the way through. It's important that they wrestle well at this time. What's most important is what they do in two weeks."

Randall expects to field three additional national qualifiers via host team berths.

"All 12 of them will go to the national tournament," Randall said. "Nine of them could be in good position when the brackets come out."

Turner, a junior from Norman, Okla., won 7-4 over Trae Reed of Grand View (Iowa) for the 157-pound title. Turner, ranked fifth among NAIA 157-pounders, will be expected to be one of four No. 1 seeds at his weight in the NAIA Championships.

"He had a great tournament," Randall said of Turner.

Garner, a junior from Oklahoma City, fell 3-0 to Eric Graham of Missouri Valley in the 141-pound final. Garner is ranked ninth at his weight nationally.

"He had an excellent semifinals match," Randall said of Garner. "He had the No. 1 seed in this tournament. He wrestled a great match in the final."
Johnson, a senior from Oologah, Okla., dropped a 5-3 decision to Travis Ewart of Missouri Valley in the 285-pound championship match. Johnson picked up a pin over Ryan Groom of William Penn (Iowa) in 4:29 in the first round.
Ewart took a 4-2 lead over Johnson.

"He has always had trouble with the kid from Missouri Valley," Randall said of Johnson. "Once he got down 4-2, he chased him the rest of the match. You can't be down two points like that in a heavyweight match. Corey will be in a good slot anyway."

Meyer, a sophomore from Midwest City, Okla., stuck two falls before falling victim to a pin in the final. Grand View's Brad Lower won the 165-pound title.

Meyer beat D.W. Bradshaw of Missouri Valley in 8:26 during the sudden-victory period in the semifinals. Meyer finished off Jakob Price of Baker (Kan.) in 5:46.

"He had an exceptional match in the semifinals," Randall said of Meyer.

For ticket information for the NAIA wrestling championships, call Liz Richards at (405) 208-5309
Oklahoma City University Overwhelms Newman 40-10
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University benefited from three forfeits and two pins in a 40-10 rout of Newman (Kan.) on Friday afternoon at Abe Lemons Arena. OCU's Cole Nelson and Nik Turner recorded falls. The Stars, ranked 13th in NAIA wrestling, completed the season 5-10 in duals. "We wrestled really well with the exception of two juniors," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "We need them this time of year. That inconsistency will hurt us at the national tournament. We have a week to get the bugs out before regionals. It was nice to finish with a win. We have all our starters in our lineup." At 157 pounds, Turner picked up five takedowns and an escape before putting Ryan Spencer to his back with 22 seconds left in the second period. Turner, a junior from Norman, Okla., finished him off four seconds later to complete the fall in 4:42. "Nik did a good job," Randall said. "He pinned his opponent by snaking him. We had been working on that all week long. Nik doesn't normally pin people, so he was fired up." Nelson flipped Jacob Weaver over his head to finish off the pin at 184. Nelson, a freshman from Lakeside, Ariz., ended his match in 6:02. "Weaver got too high over the top, and we scooped his head," Randall said. "Their error, our luck. It's stuff that we work on. There was nowhere for Weaver to go on top." Mark Meyer cruised to a 7-2 win at 165 for OCU. Meyer, a sophomore from Midwest City, Okla., took the lead in the second period after giving up a first-period takedown. Meyer recorded an escape and a takedown, then turned Austin Workman to his back. Meyer started working for a fall at 1:08 left in the second period, and after briefly letting Workman off the mat, settled for the near fall with 36 seconds remaining in the period. At 174, Andrew Pontikes rolled to an 8-0 victory. Pontikes, a sophomore from Elgin, Okla., had just a first-period takedown through two periods, then exploded for a reversal and near fall out of the down position to start the third. "Andrew hit a Stand-up Peterson," Randall said. "That's one of the techniques he brought from high school. That was the difference in the match. He put the match out of reach." Jake Mabry finished the dual for OCU with a 10-9 victory at 197. Mabry, a junior from Gig Harbor, Wash., edged Tyler Hasenbank on riding time. Mabry took the lead 7-5 on a second-period takedown, then fell behind 9-8 on an escape in the third. In the third, Mabry tied the match 9-9 with 1:10 remaining then avoided giving up a score to close out the match. "Mabry did a good job finishing the match, but we weren't sure what he was doing," Randall said. OCU will compete in the NAIA Central Qualifying Group Tournament on Feb. 19 in Oskaloosa, Iowa looking to qualify more individuals for the NAIA Championships on March 4-6 at Abe Lemons Arena.
OKLAHOMA CITY 40
NEWMAN 10
285: Corey Johnson, OCU, by forfeit
125: Kidd Gomez, OCU, by forfeit
133: Cameron Ream, OCU, by forfeit
141: Brent Fisher, NU, maj. dec. Jeremy Garner, 11-3
149: Mitch Arnold, NU, pinned Will Shelton, 2:57
157: Nik Turner, OCU, pinned Ryan Spencer, 4:42
165: Mark Meyer, OCU, dec. Austin Workman, 7-2
174: Andrew Pontikes, OCU, maj. dec. Blake Fullbright, 8-0
184: Cole Nelson, OCU, pinned Jacob Weaver, 6:02
197: Jake Mabry, OCU, dec. Tyler Hasenbank, 10-9
Oklahoma City University Hosts NAIA Wrestling Championships March 4-6

OKLAHOMA CITY - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics will crown its wrestling team national champion and 10 individual national champions in the 53rd annual NAIA wrestling championships on March 4-6 at Abe Lemons Arena inside the Freede Center on the campus of Oklahoma City University.

The tournament will start with opening ceremonies at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 4. There will be two sessions on March 5, the championship quarterfinals at 10 a.m. and the semifinals at 6 p.m. Then on Saturday, March 6, placing matches will be 10 a.m., and the championship finals 6:30 p.m.
Session tickets and ticket packages for all sessions are available. Session tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for children and students, and a tournament ticket package is $48.
OCU will be in need of volunteers during the tournament. For information, call Liz Richards at (405) 208-5309

The NAIA wrestling championships took place on the campus of Oklahoma City University in 2009.
"We're proud to host this important championship event in the heart of wrestling country," Oklahoma City University athletic director Jim Abbott said. "The 2009 NAIA Championships at OCU were a huge success, and we received numerous compliments from visiting teams and fans. We expect to build on that success this year."

Oklahoma City University worked in conjunction with the Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau to submit a bid for the NAIA wrestling championships. The event will bring more than 300 athletes along with their coaches and fans to the Oklahoma City area.

The estimated direct spending in the Oklahoma City area generated by last year's event totaled $2.1 million. Attendance for the 2009 tournament added up to nearly 12,000.

"The feedback I got from most of the coaches from around the nation was that last year's tournament was run efficiently and smoothly," Oklahoma City University wrestling coach Archie Randall said. "They liked the facility and the weather. Hopefully it will open doors for OCU to host other NAIA national events."

There will be a Champions of Character wrestling clinic offered at 2 p.m. Wednesday March 3 prior to the NAIA Championships at Abe Lemons Arena. For information on the clinic, contact Link Davis at (405) 606-4826 or ldavis@okcu.edu.

"The Champions of Character event went better than ever before," Randall said. "It was received by the coaches and most importantly, the kids loved it."

The Stars have qualified six individuals for the NAIA Championships. Jeremy Garner, Corey Johnson and Andrew Pontikes placed in the Cumberland Open on Jan. 16 to join Mark Meyer, Cameron Ream and Nik Turner as national tournament qualifiers from OCU.
Oklahoma City University Inks Davis' Bailey

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University has signed state champion Christian Bailey of Davis, Okla., to its men's wrestling program.

Bailey becomes the second wrestler to sign with the Stars for the 2010-11 season. OCU earlier added Greg Delk of Skiatook, Okla., for next season.

Bailey has compiled a record of 93-15 in his high school career, including a state championship.
Bailey went 30-2 as a junior and won the Class 2A state championship at 125 pounds. He also earned all-conference, all-district and all-city honors.

As a sophomore, Bailey went 37-9 and finished fourth in the state championships. Bailey went 25-4 and was a state qualifier as a freshman.

"Christian comes from a family with wrestling tradition," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "His father is the coach at Davis where he wrestles. His techniques and work habits will be an asset to our program."

The Stars compete next in the Briar Cliff Open on Feb. 6 in Sioux City, Iowa. OCU hosts the NAIA Championships on March 4-6.
Oklahoma City University Win Second Straight Women's Wrestling National Title

MARSHALL, Mo. - Oklahoma City University repeated as Women's College Wrestling Association national champion on the strength of four national individual champions and two runner-up finishes Saturday at the Burns Athletic Center.

Stephanie Waters at 44 kilograms, Michaela Hutchison at 55, Amberle Montgomery at 67 and Brittany Delgado at 95 each captured national titles for the Stars. Nicole Woody at 48 and Melissa Simmons at 82 made the finals at their weights as OCU outscored Cumberlands (Ky.) 124-76.

The Stars had 13 all-Americans as Taylor Busboom at 44, Na'Tasha Umemoto at 51, Ashley Hudson at 59, Sheila McCabe at 63 and Brittney Roberts at 72 each took third.

OCU's other all-Americans were Ashley Morehouse, sixth at 59; and Tessa Plana, fifth at 63.

"We're pretty excited," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "We wrestled pretty well. We had a couple of exceptional matches from the girls. The most important thing is we have everyone coming back. A lot of the girls are disappointed in their finishes."

The Stars benefited from having five individuals take third. While those didn't finish in the championship round, they scored the maximum amount of points they could in that situation.

"After we lost those semifinals, the way we wrestled those third-place matches, that's where we won the tournament," Randall said. "We needed everyone to come back through the consolations. To win, you've got to battle back. They had to come right back up to the mat after losing in the semifinals."

Waters, a junior from Joliet, Ill., knocked off Lisa Martinez of Cumberlands 5-0, 5-2 in the 44-kilo championship bout. Waters pulled off a five-point move to win the first period.

"She hit a five-point move to end the period in the first period in the first 40 seconds of the match," Randall said. "It was exceptional."

Hutchison, a sophomore from Soldotna, Alaska, edged Shauna Isbell of Lindenwood (Mo.) 1-0, 2-0 to win her second consecutive national title at 55.

"Michaela wrestled conservatively and cautiously," Randall said. "She did enough to win, but we could have gotten more from her."

Montgomery, a freshman from Orting, Wash., caught Veronica Carlson of Missouri Baptist in a headlock and finished her off a pin in 1:05. Montgomery, 22, joined the Stars at the start of the spring semester and became the 67-kilogram national champion.

"She had a perfect matchup," Randall said. "Montgomery is a headlocker, and Carlson pushes and shoves.

"She's amazing. She didn't get in until Christmas. She came to Oklahoma City to get her degree and wrestle. She packed everything up and gave everything up to compete for us. Usually it takes those girls from the Olympic Training Center a year to get used to our style, but she works so hard."

Delgado, a sophomore from Simpsonville, S.C., beat Jessica Scott of Cumberlands 1-0, 2-1 at 95. Delgado overcame an illness to erase the sting of finished third at 82 last year.

"Brittany Delgado had the flu, but she shook the curse and won the national title," Randall said. "She finished third last year, and that was tough. She's so mentally tough. She was so sick she didn't get her award."

Woody, a junior from Gambrills, Md., fell 0-2, 1-0, 3-0 to Simon Fraser's Victoria Anthony in the 48-kilo title match. Hilary Greening of Simon Fraser nipped Simmons 1-0, 2-0 for the 82-kilo national crown.
To overcome Karon Scott's injury at 95, Roberts moved from 82 to 72, Simmons from 72 to 82 and Delgado bumped from 82 to 95.

"The whole tournament was tougher," Randall said. "We've added quality coaches and teams. Link Davis and I had to work our butts off. Coach Davis does a great job."

WCWA Championships

Team Standings
1. Oklahoma City, 124; 2. Cumberlands (Ky.), 76; 3. Simon Fraser (British Columbia), 70; 4. Missouri Baptist, 60; 5. Jamestown (N.D.), 38; 6. Missouri Valley, 23; 7. Lindenwood (Mo.), 21; 8. Menlo (Calif.), 19; 9. Regina (Saskatchewan), 14; 10. King (Tenn.), 13; 11. U.S. Olympic Education Center, 12; 12. Wisconsin-River Falls, 5.
Championship Finals
44: Stephanie Waters, Oklahoma City, dec. Lisa Martinez, Cumberlands, 5-0, 5-2
48: Victoria Anthony, Simon Fraser, dec. Nicole Woody, Oklahoma City, 0-2, 1-0, 3-0
51: Katherine Fulp-Allen, Menlo, dec. Amy Whitbeck, Missouri Baptist, 2-2, 1-0
55: Michaela Hutchison, Oklahoma City, dec. Shauna Isbell, Lindenwood, 1-0, 2-0
59: Helen Maroulis, Missouri Baptist, dec. Randi Beltz, Missouri Valley, 2-2, 2-1, 3-0
63: Danielle Lappage, Simon Fraser, pinned Schuyler Brown, Missouri Baptist, 5-0, 3:06
67: Amberle Montgomery, Oklahoma City, pinned Veronica Carlson, Missouri Baptist, 1:05
72: Lauren Knight, Cumberlands, dec. Taylor Dick, Simon Fraser, 6-2, 4-4
82: Hilary Greening, Simon Fraser, dec. Melissa Simmons, Oklahoma City, 1-0, 2-0
95: Brittany Delgado, Oklahoma City, dec. Jessica Scott, Cumberlands, 1-0, 2-1
Oklahoma City University Falls to Neosho County 28-15

CHANUTE, Kan. - Oklahoma City University struggled in a 28-15 loss to Neosho County (Kan.) on Monday at Neosho County Community College.

The Stars went to 3-9 in duals this season. OCU is ranked 15th in NAIA wrestling.

OCU held all-Americans Corey Johnson and Nik Turner out of its lineup. Several Stars gave up weight to Neosho County.

"We didn't wrestle very well at all," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "We put the younger kids in the dual to give them a chance. We beat them well earlier in the season. They have to perform better to get into our lineup. They gave up three falls. The kids have to perform."

Kidd Gomez edged Derek Steeley 11-10 at 125 pounds to give the Stars the early 3-0 edge. Neosho County led 9-3 after back-to-back wins at 133 and 141.

OCU's Jeremy Garner answered by nipping Justin Ringgold 3-2 at 149. Neosho County came back with a pin, then Mark Meyer earned a fall over Cody Eaton at 165.

Jake Mabry provided OCU its only victory in the final four matches of the dual. Mabry won 5-2 over Jon Arnold at 197.

The Stars face sixth-rated McKendree (Ill.) at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Lebanon, Ill.

NEOSHO CITY 28
OKLAHOMA CITY 15
125: Kidd Gomez, OCU, dec. Derek Steeley, 11-10
133: Montana Carson, NC, dec. Bryce Dicus, 5-4
141: Joshua Wolfe, NC, pinned Allen Lea, 1:58
149: Jeremy Garner, OCU, dec. Justin Ringgold, 3-2
157: Shawn Thomas, NC, pinned Jacob Keah-tigh, 4:27
165: Mark Meyer, OCU, pinned Cody Eaton, 4:20
174: Aaron Butler, NC, maj. dec. Cole Nelson, 13-5
184: Ralph Manous, NC, pinned Andrew Pontikes, 3:08
197: Jake Mabry, OCU, dec. Jon Arnold, 5-2
285: Jake Kober, NC, dec. Ronnie Hood, 3-1
Oklahoma City University Picks Up Third NWCA National Duals Title in a Row

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - Oklahoma City University captured its third consecutive NWCA National Duals women's wrestling championship with a 27-15 victory over Simon Fraser (British Columbia) on Sunday at the UNI Dome.
OCU, also the defending WCWA national champion, moved to 21-0-1 on the season in duals. The Stars also won 36-7 over Missouri Valley to finish pool play and advance to the championship dual.
"The girls have stayed focused and worked hard the complete season," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "Winning the national dual title gives us the momentum to win the WCWA Nationals on Jan. 30 to make a complete season."
OCU's Michaela Hutchison at 55 kilograms and Sheila McCabe at 67 picked up falls against Simon Fraser. Hutchison, a sophomore from Soldotna, Alaska, picked up the fall over Laura Gordon in 1:26 to put the Stars ahead 13-4.
Then Ashley Hudson won in a technical fall over Raissa Dickinson at 59. Simon Fraser answered with Danielle Lappage's win in the 63-kilogram bout, cutting OCU's lead to 18-7.
McCabe, a senior from El Cajon, Calif., ended her match against Sidney Morrison in 1:06, giving OCU a 23-7 advantage.
OCU prevailed even though Simon Fraser won two of the final three matches.
Against Missouri Valley, Na'Tasha Umemoto and Tessa Plana recorded falls, while Brittany Delgado won in a technical fall to lead OCU.
The Stars finish their dual season by facing King (Tenn.) at 5 p.m. and Lindenwood (Mo.) at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22 in Moore, Okla.

OKLAHOMA CITY 27
SIMON FRASER 15
44: Stephanie Waters, OCU, dec. Michiko Araki, 8-2,3-0 (OCU leads 3-1)
48: Victoria Anthony, SFU, dec. Nicole Woody, 4-5,1-1,0-0,2-0 (Tied 4-4)
51: Na'Tasha Umemoto, OCU, tech. fall Tessa Ma, 6-1,10-0 (OCU leads 8-4)
55: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, pinned Laura Gordon, 1:26 (OCU leads 13-4)
59: Ashley Hudson, OCU, tech. fall Raissa Dickinson, 6-0,4-0 (OCU leads 17-4)
63: Danielle Lappage, SFU, dec. Tessa Plana, 2-1,2-0,2-0 (OCU leads 18-7)
67: Sheila McCabe, OCU, pinned Sidney Morrison, 1:06 (OCU leads 23-7)
72: Stacie Anaka, SFU, tech. fall Brittney Roberts, 10-0,2-0 (OCU leads 23-11)
82: Taylor Dick, SFU, dec. Melissa Simmons, 1-0,0-1,1-0 (OCU leads 24-14)
95: Brittany Delgado, OCU, dec. Hillary Greening, 1-0,3-3 (OCU wins 27-15)

OKLAHOMA CITY 36
MISSOURI VALLEY 7
44: Stephanie Waters, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 5-0)
48: Nicole Woody, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 5-0)
51: Na'Tasha Umemoto, OCU, pinned Brittany Bertolani, 0:39,4-0 (OCU leads 15-0)
55: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, dec. Rachel Pike, 2-1,1-0 (OCU leads 18-1)
59: Ashley Hudson, OCU, dec. Summer Sistad, 2-1,3-0 (OCU leads 21-2)
63: Randi Beltz, MVC, pinned Sheila McCabe, 0-5,1:53 (OCU leads 21-7)
67: Tessa Plana, OCU, pinned Samantha Richardson, 1:07 (OCU leads 26-7)
72: Brittney Roberts, OCU, dec. Venus Barron, 0-0,0-0 (OCU leads 29-7)
82: Melissa Simmons, OCU, dec. Tamara Hartfield, 1-1,3-0 (OCU leads 32-7)
95: Brittany Delgado, OCU, tech. fall Morgan Touhey, 7-0,6-0 (OCU wins 36-7)
Oklahoma City University Student-Athletes Post 3.211 GPA in Fall

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University student-athletes achieved an overall grade-point average of 3.211 with 14 teams eclipsing the 3.0 mark during the fall semester of 2009. It is the second consecutive semester OCU teams have combined for a 3.2 GPA.

OCU's new competitive pom squad made a 3.493 cumulative GPA. The OCU women's rowing team compiled a 3.438 GPA, while the baseball team had a 3.410 and the women's wrestling team posted a 3.395. Seventy percent of OCU student-athletes made a 3.0 or higher GPA this past semester.

Sixteen student-athletes posted a 4.0 GPA. Six teams had 80 percent of their members make a 3.0 or higher GPA.

OCU athletes have combined for a 3.0 or better GPA each semester over at least the past seven years.

"We take pride in the academic accomplishments of our student-athletes while also recognizing the commitment of our coaches and faculty," OCU athletic director Jim Abbott said. "Oklahoma City University is an academically rigorous institution. Our student-athletes balance the challenges of practice and competition with the requirements of coursework and academia very well."

Other academic highlights for OCU in the 2009 fall semester:
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Nine OCU student-athletes became NAIA scholar-athlete award winners. Each were upperclassmen who have put together a 3.5 or better cumulative grade-point average. Men's soccer players Brandon Hull and Tyler Morrissey became three-time winners.
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Alex Gang became a third-team college-division CoSIDA ESPN the Magazine academic all-American. Gang, a junior from Seoul, South Korea, has a 3.95 GPA. CoSIDA academic all-Americans are selected from all-district teams by sports information directors from across the country.
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Five soccer players became CoSIDA academic all-district selections. Gang and Sarah Burnett earned the all-district selection for the second year in a row. All-district picks have a 3.30 or better GPA and are chosen by vote of sports information directors within the district.

The Stars excel in competition also. OCU has won 36 national crowns in all sports.
Oklahoma City University Athletes Collect Nearly 2,000 Food Goods for Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee collected 1,995 food items for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma during its annual holiday food drive held recently by the athletic department.

The OCU softball team collected the most items with 640, while the women's wrestling team came in second with 323 items.

The OCU athletic department has made bringing donations to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma an annual tradition.

"We emphasize servant leadership and community service at Oklahoma City University, and I am tremendously proud of the response of our student-athletes to the needs of our community," OCU athletic director Jim Abbott said. "We talk to our student-athletes often about the privilege they have of playing sports and getting a great education. We are all privileged in so many ways compared to some in our community. There really isn't anything better in life than giving, and our students embrace that idea."

Established in 1980, the Regional Food Bank is the largest private hunger-relief organization in the state of Oklahoma. In Fiscal Year 2009, the Regional Food Bank distributed 28.5 million pounds of food through a network of more than 700 charitable feeding programs and elementary schools, in 53 central and western Oklahoma counties.
Oklahoma City Prevails 32-7 Over Neosho County
NORMAN, Okla. - Oklahoma City University picked up its first match wins in a dual against Oklahoma in a 30-16 loss Saturday at Lloyd Noble Center. John Lynch and Will Shelton recorded pins, and Kidd Gomez added a major-decision win as the Stars avoided a fourth consecutive shutout against Oklahoma, ranked 11th in the NCAA by the coaches. OCU, ranked ninth in the NAIA, went to 2-3 after falling to North Carolina State 36-8. "Our style is continuous wrestling and attacking," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "That is what you have to do. They wore them down. "We're wrestling a lot better as far as competing against NCAA Division I competition. We wrestled a little flat against N.C. State, and that's because we wrestled so well against OU. N.C. State wrestles differently on top, and we don't see that style. It's East-Coast wrestling. We have to be ready to face anybody. If we want to win on our level, we have to compete against any level." Lynch held a 5-1 advantage in the third period of the 141-pound bout against OU's Richard Immel. Lynch, a freshman from Lakin, Kan., had takedowns towards the end of the first period and early in the second. Lynch rode Immel to earn a stalling point, then caught Immel and put him to his back. Lynch finished Immel off at 6:38. "Lynch is our backup 141 pounder, and he's stepped in with Jeremy Garner hurt," Randall said. "Lynch is wrestling unbelievably. He is in every single match." Shelton grabbed Nick Burnham by the head and pressured him into the fall at 6:03. Shelton, a junior from Sperry, Okla., recorded two takedowns and an escape in the first period, then added a second-period escape at 149. "Willie Shelton has had problems in our past couple of duals," Randall said. "He would be the outstanding wrestler. He's come out of his shell. He is one of our best athletes, and he let it go today. He did an outstanding job." At 125, Gomez rolled to a 12-4 win using four takedowns and a near fall. Gomez, a freshman from Noble, Okla., put Greg Cannon on his back as time was running out on the first period. "Our freshmen wrestle hard," Randall said. "They don't understand the difference between Division I and NAIA. Our older guys have to start performing." Cameron Ream, ranked No. 1 at 133 in the NAIA, forced overtime against Alex Ekstrom with four third-period points. Ream, a freshman from Wentzville, Mo., nailed a takedown with 1:31 left in regulation, then earned a stalling point with 59 seconds remaining. Ream stayed on top of Ekstrom through most of the third to pick up riding time and make the score 9-9. Ekstrom responded with a takedown 29 seconds into the sudden-victory period for the 11-9 win. Ream kept himself alive, avoiding the fall and squirming out of danger with 14 seconds left in the first period. At 157, Shane Vernon of Oklahoma beat Nik Turner 14-6. Turner, ranked second at 157 in the NAIA, kept working for a takedown late in the match, but failed to finish off a shot to keep from giving up a major decision. At 165, Mark Meyer increased the action in the final period by scoring three third-period points, but Oklahoma's Derek Peperas ended with a 7-4 win. Corey Johnson, ranked sixth at 285 in the NAIA, fell 7-3 to Nathan Fernandez, ranked 14th in NCAA Division I. Oklahoma had beaten OCU 49-0, 44-0 and 47-0 in the previous meetings between the two teams. Against N.C. State, Shelton used two takedowns and an escape to take the lead in the second period of his 149-pound match. Shelton tacked on a takedown and two-point near fall in the third to finish off a 15-6 major-decision win over Brett Farina. At 165, Meyer notched an 8-0 win over Kasey Young. Meyer had two takedowns, a near fall, an escape and riding time. At 125, Taylor Cummings of N.C. State used a second-period three-point near fall to key a 10-1 victory. The Stars take on Colorado State-Pueblo at 8 p.m. (7 p.m. Mountain time) Wednesday in Pueblo, Colo.
OKLAHOMA 30 OKLAHOMA CITY 16 133: Alex Ekstrom, OU, dec. Cameron Ream, 11-9 (SV) 141: John Lynch, OCU, pinned Richard Immel, 6:38 149: Will Shelton, OCU, pinned Nick Burnham, 6:03 157: Shane Vernon, OU, maj. dec. Nik Turner, 14-6 165: Derek Peperas, OU, dec. Mark Meyer, 7-4 174: Jeff James, OU, pinned Andrew Pontikes, 2:15 184: Erich Schmidtke, OU, tech. fall Jake Mabry, 19-4 197: Eric Lapotsky, OU, by forfeit 285: Nathan Fernandez, OU, dec. Corey Johnson, 7-3 125: Kidd Gomez, OCU, maj. dec. Greg Cannon, 12-4
NORTH CAROLINA STATE 36
OKLAHOMA CITY 8
133: Darrius Little, NCSU, tech. fall Cameron Ream, 19-4
141: Dale Shull, NCSU, maj. dec. John Lynch, 13-5
149: Will Shelton, OCU, maj. dec. Brett Farina, 15-6
157: Bobby Ward, NCSU, tech. fall Nik Turner, 19-2
165: Mark Meyer, OCU, maj. dec. Kasey Young, 8-0
174: Quinton Godley, NCSU, dec. Andrew Pontikes, 9-5
184: Jonathan Becker, NCSU, pinned Jake Mabry, 1:54
197: Andrew Tumlin, NCSU, pinned Marvin Lewis, 1:23
285: Eloheim Palma, NCSU, dec. Corey Johnson, 9-4
125: Taylor Cummings, NCSU, maj. dec. Kidd Gomez, 10-1
Oklahoma City Wrestling Adds Skiatook's Delk

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University has signed Greg Delk of Skiatook, Okla., to its men's wrestling program.

Delk is the first recruit to sign with the Stars for the 2010-11 season.

"Greg is a great student and, on the mat, a very hard-nosed wrestler," OCU assistant wrestling coach Mikel Delk said. "I think he is a great fit here because he fits our style of wrestling, which is hard-nosed, in-your-face wrestling. He will be another tough young guy with a lot of potential in the room."

Entering his senior year, Greg Delk had a 79-21 career record with two all-Metro Lakes Conference finishes.

Delk finished his junior season with a 32-4 record and a third-place finish in the Class 5A state championships at 135 pounds. He was also the regional runner-up at 135.

As a sophomore, Delk went 29-9 and finished fourth at state. In his freshman season, Delk had a record of 18-8 and was a state qualifier.

The Stars face Neosho County (Kan.) at 8 p.m. Thursday at Abe Lemons Arena. OCU hosts a high-school dual between Harrah and McLoud at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

Also, times for the duals Nov. 28 in Norman, Okla., have been set. OCU meets Oklahoma at 9 a.m., and then takes on North Carolina State at 11 a.m. All the action will happen at McCasland Field House on the University of Oklahoma campus.
Central Oklahoma 31, Oklahoma City 3

OCU scores three pins in ranking matches
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University managed only one match win a 31-3 loss to traditional wrestling power Central Oklahoma on Tuesday at Abe Lemons Arena. The Stars, ranked 14th in the NAIA, went to 1-1 in duals, while Central Oklahoma, sixth-ranked in NCAA Division II, evened its record at 1-1. Turner, a junior from Norman, Okla., made his move in the second period. Turner, ranked third among NAIA 157-pounders, picked up an escape and a takedown before turning Bernstein to his back towards the end of the period. Turner earned a three-point near fall and got a riding-time point for the 7-2 victory. At 285, Dustin Finn recorded an 8-3 decision over the Stars' Corey Johnson. Finn entered the match as the top-ranked 285-pounder in NCAA Division II, while Johnson is rated No. 2 in the NAIA at 285. At 133, Cameron Ream of OCU trailed 4-3 entering the final period. Trison Graham closed out a 10-4 win with two third-period takedowns. In the dual's opening match, OCU's Will Shelton and Austin Standage were tied at 1-1 going into the third period. Standage recorded a takedown with 1:33 remaining and added riding time to secure a 4-1 win at 149. Mark Meyer of the Stars managed only a first-period escape against Derrick Adkins at 165. Meyer is ranked 12th at 165 in the NAIA. The Stars meet Neosho County (Kan.) at 8 p.m. Thursday at Abe Lemons Arena. Harrah and McLoud will square off prior to the dual at 6:30 p.m. Thursday also at Abe Lemons Arena.
CENTRAL OKLAHOMA 31 OKLAHOMA CITY 3 149: Austin Standage, UCO, dec. Will Shelton, 4-1 157: Nik Turner, OCU, dec. Eden Bernstein, 7-2 165: Derrick Adkins, UCO, dec. Mark Meyer, 7-1 174: Cody Rowell, UCO, dec. Andrew Pontikes, 11-4 184: Kenny Meredith, UCO, pinned Marvin Lewis, 2:11 197: Jarrett Edison, UCO, maj. dec. Jake Mabry, 13-4 285: Dustin Finn, UCO, dec. Corey Johnson, 8-3
125: Casy Rowell, UCO, dec. Kidd Gomez, 7-1
133: Trison Graham, UCO, dec. Cameron Ream, 10-4
141: Scott Berens, UCO, dec. John Lynch, 7-2
Oklahoma City University's Ream Takes Runner-up Honors in Oklahoma City University Open

OKLAHOMA CITY - Cameron Ream of Oklahoma City University advanced to the 133-pound final of the Oklahoma City University Open on Sunday at Abe Lemons Arena.

Ream, a freshman from Wentzville, Mo., lost to Jordan Oliver of Oklahoma State by fall in 36 seconds. Nik Turner, a junior from Norman, Okla., took fourth place at 157.

En route to the championship match, Ream knocked off Trison Graham 12-9 in the semifinals. Ream also pinned Apollo Harris of St. Louis-Meramec in the quarterfinals.

"Cameron Ream had another great performance," OCU coach Archie Randall said. "He beat Trison Graham, who he will face on Nov. 17, in the semis. He wrestled Jordan Oliver, OSU's No. 1 kid. He now has experience against one of the top kids in the nation."

In the 157-pound third-place bout, Turner dropped an 18-1 technical fall to Oklahoma's Matt Lester. Turner advanced to the third-place match by edging Bobby Williams of Oklahoma 1-0.

Turner beat Tylar Michaelis of Bacone 17-2 in a technical fall and Joe Snedden of Central Oklahoma 4-1.

"With the pool of athletes at the tournament, we had a phenomenal effort from our team," Randall said. "They wrestled hard. We are steadily improving, and that's most important."

At 174, Andrew Pontikes of the Stars fell short of the third-place match, losing to Patrick Finn of Central Oklahoma 5-4. Pontikes, a sophomore from Elgin, Okla., picked up a fall in 2:27 over James Robbins.

At 149, Central Oklahoma's Austin Standage knocked OCU's Will Shelton off 4-2 to advance to the third-place match. Shelton, a junior from Sperry, Okla., pinned Christian Schuler of Bacone in 28 seconds.

At 285, Corey Johnson of OCU was beaten by Chas Maloch of McKendree (Ill.) 5-3 a match shy of the third-place match. Johnson, a senior from Oologah, Okla., was pinned by Oklahoma State's Jared Rosholt in 1:08.

The Stars compete next in the Central Missouri Open at 10 a.m. Saturday in Warrensburg, Mo.
Oklahoma City University Open
At Oklahoma City
Abe Lemons Arena
Championship Finals
125: Chris Notte, Oklahoma State-unattached, maj. dec. Jarrod Patterson, Oklahoma-unattached, 15-3
133: Jordan Oliver, Oklahoma State-unattached, pinned Cameron Ream, Oklahoma City, 0:36
141: Jamal Parks, Oklahoma State-unattached, dec. Kendric Maple, Oklahoma-unattached, 5-2
149: Albert White, Oklahoma State-unattached, dec. Jake Peck, Oklahoma State-unattached, 5-2
157: Neil Erisman, Oklahoma State-unattached, dec. Kyle Detmer, Oklahoma-unattached, 6-5
165: Alex Meade, Oklahoma State-unattached, dec. Tyler Caldwell, Oklahoma-unattached, 5-2
174: Mike Benefiel, Oklahoma State-unattached, dec. Chris McNeil, Oklahoma State-unattached, 3-2
184: Clayton Foster, Oklahoma State-unattached, pinned Erich Schmidke, Oklahoma-unattached, 3:59
197: Alan Gelogaev, Oklahoma State-unattached, pinned Jarrett Edison, Central Oklahoma, 1:40
285: Nathan Fernandez, Oklahoma, dec. Jared Rosholt, Oklahoma State-unattached, 9-7
Oklahoma City University Knocks off Bacone 31-6
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University won all but one match on the way to a 31-6 victory over Bacone on Friday at Abe Lemons Arena. The Stars picked up the win in their first dual of the season. Corey Johnson, a senior 285-pounder from Oologah, Okla., finished off the win for OCU by netting a 10-9 victory over Jeremy Colbert. Colbert tied the match 9-9 with an escape, but Johnson secured the win based on riding time. The Stars' Andrew Pontikes, a sophomore from Elgin, Okla., took a 5-3 decision from Travis Rogers at 184. Pontikes picked up a takedown in the third period to take a 4-3 lead, then added a riding-time point. Cameron Ream, a freshman from Wentzville, Mo., held a 16-8 lead on Charles Chatman heading into the final period of the 133-pound bout. Ream won despite giving up three takedowns in the third. Ream scored on two escapes and riding time in the last period. Tied at 3-3 entering the last period, Jeremy Garner, a junior from Oklahoma City, secured a 10-4 win over Jewel Jackson using a reversal, takedown and three-point near fall in the third. Will Shelton, a junior from Sperry, Okla., beat Ryan Smith by fall in 3:48 for OCU's only pin of the dual. OCU hosts the Oklahoma City Open at 9 a.m. Sunday at Abe Lemons Arena.
OKLAHOMA CITY 31 BACONE 6 125: Kidd Gomez, OCU, maj. dec. Jared Steinbach, 15-7 133: Cameron Ream, OCU, dec. Charles Chatman, 18-15 141: Jeremy Garner, OCU, dec. Jewel Jackson, 10-4 149: Will Shelton, OCU, pinned Ryan Smith, 3:48 157: Nik Turner, OCU, dec. Calib Rought, 9-3 165: Cole Nelson, OCU, dec. Mark Burkhart, 9-4 174: Cornelius Sutton, BC, pinned John Daugherty, 6:20 184: Andrew Pontikes, OCU, dec. Travis Rogers, 5-3 197: Jake Mabry, OCU, dec. Nate Lemings, 9-5 285: Corey Johnson, OCU, dec. Jeremy Colbert, 10-9
OCU stays unbeaten after two women's wrestling wins
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University earned a couple of victories 29-12 over Missouri Baptist and 40-3 over Missouri Valley on Saturday at Abe Lemons Arena. The Stars went to 9-0-1. Against Missouri Baptist, Na'Tasha Umemoto gave OCU a 15-0 advantage in the dual with a fall over Caitlyn Chase in 1:06 at 51 kilograms. The Stars led 18-1 after Michaela Hutchison won 2-0, 2-3, 3-0 over Amy Whitbeck at 55. Brittany Roberts picked up a pin for OCU over Courtney Kinimaka 17 seconds into the second period. At 95, Brittany Delgado finished off the win for OCU with a fall over Desiree Memea. Against Missouri Valley, the Stars scored five pins en route to the victory. Stephanie Waters sparked OCU with a fall in 55 seconds over Keeya Skyes at 44. Umemoto added a second-period fall over Brittany Bertolani, and Sheila McCabe ended her match against Samantha Richardson 38 seconds into the third period with a pin. Roberts pinned Zinna Anyanwuh in the second period, and Brittany Delgado ended her match in 28 seconds by fall. OCU will have rematches against Missouri Baptist and Missouri Valley on Nov. 13 in St. Louis and St. Charles, Mo., respectively.
OKLAHOMA CITY 29 MISSOURI BAPTIST 12 44: Stephanie Waters, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 5-0) 48: Nicole Woody, OCU, by forfeit (OCU leads 10-0) 51: Na'Tasha Umemoto, OCU, pinned Caitlyn Chase, 1:06 (OCU leads 15-0) 55: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, dec. Amy Whitbeck, 2-0, 2-3, 3-0 (OCU leads 18-1) 59: Helen Marcoulis, MBU, dec. Ashley Hudson, 3-0, 2-0 (OCU leads 18-4) 63: Schuyler Brown, MBU, pinned Sheila McCabe, 1:40 (OCU leads 18-9) 67: Brittany Roberts, OCU, pinned Courtney Kinimaka, 5-0, 0:17 (OCU leads 23-9) 72: Vonnie Carlson, MBU, dec. Melissa Simmons, 5-1, 5-0 (OCU leads 24-12) 82: Double forfeit 95: Brittany Delgado, OCU, pinned Desiree Memea, 1:44 (OCU wins 29-12)
OKLAHOMA CITY 40
MISSOURI VALLEY 3
44: Stephanie Waters, OCU, pinned Keeya Skyes, 0:55 (OCU leads 5-0)
48: Nicole Woody, OCU, dec. Britney Heatherly, 5-0, 6-0 (OCU leads 8-0)
51: Na'Tasha Umemoto, OCU, pinned Brittany Bertolani, 7-0, 1:25 (OCU leads 13-0)
55: Michaela Hutchison, OCU, dec. Summer Sistad, 7-0, 3-0 (OCU leads 16-0)
59: Randi Beltz, MVC, dec. Ashley Hudson, 6-2, 2-3, 2-2 (OCU leads 17-3)
63: Sheila McCabe, OCU, pinned Samantha Richardson, 1-1, 2-0, 0:38 (OCU leads 22-3)
67: Brittany Roberts, OCU, pinned Zinna Anyanwuh, 2-0, 1:07 (OCU leads 27-3)
72: Melissa Simmons, OCU, dec. Jordan Hagerman, 3-0, 6-0 (OCU leads 30-3)
82: Brittany Delgado, OCU, pinned Morgan Touhey, 0:28 (OCU leads 35-3)
95: Karon Scott, OCU, by forfeit (OCU wins 40-3)
Oklahoma City University signs Busboom, Koenen to women’s wrestling team

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City University has added Taylor Busboom of Spring, Texas and Chelsea Koenen of Killeen, Texas to its women’s wrestling program.
Busboom and Koenen were each four-time state qualifiers. Busboom captured the girls folkstyle national championship at 109 pounds in March at OCU.

The Stars won the WCWA national championship and their second consecutive NWCA National Duals championship last season.

Busboom won four district championships for Spring Klein High School (Texas). Busboom placed third at 110 pounds as a senior and fifth as a junior. She went 96-4 her final two years of high school.

“She’s pretty tenacious,” OCU coach Archie Randall said of Busboom. “She wrestles really hard. She is an outstanding student and proved herself an outstanding wrestler because she won the folkstyle national championship.”

Busboom said of OCU, “It’s everything I’m looking for.”

Koenen won four district titles for Killeen Shoemaker High School (Texas). She advanced to the state tournament and the regional final all four years of her high-school career.
Koenen competed at 120 pounds as a senior.

“She really wants to develop and mature as a wrestler,” Randall said. “She believes OCU is the best place for her. She wanted a school like ours where she could develop as a wrestler and achieve her academic goals. She is pretty tough.”

OCU hosts the Junior National Duals on June 24-28. The event annually features the nation’s top youth wrestlers.
Oklahoma City University names Delk assistant wrestling coach
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City University has hired Mikel Delk as an assistant wrestling coach. Delk brings experience coaching on the college, high school and youth levels. Delk earned all-American honors and won state championships as a wrestler. “He will be a great addition to our staff,” OCU coach Archie Randall said. “He has extensive experience as a competitor. He is young and full of energy and wants to establish himself as a college coach.” The past two seasons Delk coached at Catoosa High School (Okla.) as an assistant. He also guided the Catoosa Freestyle Club. Prior to that, Delk was a student assistant with Fort Hays State (Kan.). He also coached with the Kansas USA Schoolboy National Team and Kansas USA Kids Wrestling. Delk became a two-time NCAA Division II all-American and Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference champion with Fort Hays State. Delk also won two NJCAA West Region titles and became an all-American competing for Labette (Kan.). In high school, Delk became a two-time Class 3A state champion with Skiatook (Okla.). The Stars begin the 2009-10 season with the Black-Blue Ranking Matches on Oct. 22, then open the regular season with the Lindenwood Open on Oct. 30. OCU’s first home duals will be against Bacone and Missouri Baptist on Nov. 7. OCU hosts the NAIA Championships on March 3-6, 2010 at Abe Lemons Arena.
Oklahoma City University adds 10 wrestling recruits

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City University signed state champions Ryan Garrett of Claremore, Okla., and Cole Nelson of Lakeside, Ariz., and state finalists Jacob Keah-tigh of Fort Defiance, Ariz., and Josh Van Holland of Shawnee, Kan., among nine recruits to its wrestling team.

Other OCU wrestling signees were Adam Goodchild of Dallas, Mikey and Shawn Keating of Ponca City, Okla., Cameron Ream of Wentzville, Mo., Robert Turrentine of Tulsa, Okla., and Ryan Umbarger of Sand Springs, Okla.

Garrett went 36-4 with the Class 5A 171-pound state title as a senior and 122-20 in his high-school career. Garrett helped Claremore to the Class 5A state championship as a senior and twice made honorable-mention Tulsa World all-metro.

“We have an open weight at 174 for us,” OCU coach Archie Randall said. “Hopefully he will be in the mix to start.”

Nelson went 60-0 with the 160-pound Class 3A Arizona state championship as a senior for Lakeside Blue Ridge. Nelson captured the 145-pound state title, going 35-5 as a junior. Nelson, who was 147-36 in his career, was named honorable-mention all-state and earned all-region and all-conference honors twice each.

Randall said, “He is a pinner. He pinned everybody at the state tournament two years in a row. A six-point swing is huge in a college dual. He will give us an opportunity to redshirt either him or Nik Turner at 157.”

Keah-tigh went 44-7 with 33 falls as a senior for Fort Defiance Window Rock (Ariz.) and finished as Class 3A runner-up at 160 pounds in the Arizona state tournament. Keah-tigh posted a career record of 130-50 with 77 pins. He was named a Navajo Times all-area outstanding wrestler.

“He is a very solid, talented kid,” Randall said. “His only losses were to Cole Nelson. The room will get a little tougher.”

Van Holland finished as Class 5A runner-up at 171 pounds for Shawnee Mill Valley (Kan.) in the Kansas state tournament. Van Holland went 39-7 as a senior and 80-45 in his career.
“He is a talented kid,” Randall said. “He is extremely tough and athletic. He is a quality athlete and will bid for that 174-pound spot.”

Goodchild led his team in takedowns as a senior and posted a 28-21 record as a junior for Dallas Jesuit Preparatory.

“OCU is a faith-based university that made me feel welcome from the first time I visited the campus,” Goodchild said. “It felt like this was where I needed to be.”

Mikey Keating spent last season redshirting at Dana (Neb.). Keating was a two-time state placer at Ponca City, recording a third-place finish as a senior at 189 and finishing third at 152 as a sophomore.

“He is projected at 184 and has talked to me about being at 174, which would make that weight really tough,” Randall said. “He beat two all-Americans last year.”

Shawn Keating lost in the 160-pound consolation finals of the Class 5A state tournament as a senior for Ponca City. Keating also won the regional championship and made first-team all-Centennial Conference.

“He’s a pretty solid wrestler who wrestled up a weight most of the year,” Randall said. “Ponca City traditionally has a great program. They typically produce hard-nosed kids.”

Ream won four Gateway Athletic Conference championships and placed in the state tournament three times. Ream made honorable-mention St. Louis Post Dispatch all-metro after placing third at 130 pounds in the state tournament and going 49-7 with 39 pins as a senior. Ream went 165-29 with 100 falls in his career.

“He was recruited heavily, and we’re fortunate to have him,” Randall said. “He has an incredible record. He should have won state a couple of times. He is a pinner and an outstanding student.”
Turrentine won the district title at 112 pounds as a senior for Bishop Kelley High School (Okla.). He also placed third at regionals and fourth in the Class 5A state tournament.
“He will add to our depth at 125,” Randall said. “He never had an opportunity to wrestle Kidd Gomez, and he is looking forward to that chance.”

Umbarger was a three-time state qualifier and a two-time state placer for Charles Page High School (Okla.). Umbarger qualified for the 6A state tournament at 171 pounds as a senior.
“He is an excellent athlete from a traditionally good program,” Randall said. “He wrestled with a hurt knee all year. He could vie for the spot at 165 pounds.”