University of Oklahoma Athletics

Lineups Finalized For Big 12 All-Stars Dual

May 17, 2000 | Wrestling

May 17, 2000

NORMAN, Okla. - The lineups have been finalized for the upcoming Big 12 All-Stars vs. Korean University National Team dual. The Korean lineup includes four Korean National Junior Champions. The Big 12 team, coached by University of Oklahoma Head Assistant Coach Chuck Barbee, contains seven All-Americans, including Nebraska national champion Brad Vering.

The only changes from the original Big 12 lineup, which was set May 5, is the addition of Missouri's Jesse West and Oklahoma's Witt Durden in the place of the Iowa State duo of Matt Azevedo and Cael Sanderson. Durden finished 17-11 for the Sooners last season. West compiled a 9-8 record at Missouri.

A free wrestling clinic will be held prior to the May 21 dual from 12:30-2:00 p.m. and will be hosted by 1998 World Champion Sammy Henson. An autograph session will be held immediately following the dual. Both events will be held at the OU Field House.

The Big 12 All-Stars vs. the Korean University National Team dual begins at 3 p.m. at the OU Field House. Tickets cost $5 for adults and $3 for children.

Tentative Lineup
129.8: Jesse West, Missouri vs. Kim Jong-Dae
134.2: Todd Beckerman, Nebraska vs. Na Dae-Young
134.2: Witt Durden, Oklahoma vs. Yeo Wun-Chung
140.8: Michael Lightner, Oklahoma vs. Hwang Sun-Ho
149.6: Reggie Wright, Oklahoma State vs. Hong Kyung-Rea
156.2: Bryan Snyder, Nebraska vs. Mun Jin-Tae
165.0: Joe Heskett, Iowa State vs. Jung Dae-Lee
173.8: John Kopnisky, Missouri vs. Cheon Jong-Min
198.0: Brad Vering, Nebraska vs. Noh Jae-Hyoun
281.6: Chad Hertzog, Missouri vs. Han Ki-Young

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