Sooners Host Central Oklahoma

NORMAN, Okla., -- The Oklahoma wrestling team will host the University of Central Oklahoma on Wednesday Nov. 29, at 7 p.m. in the Howard McCasland Field House.

“This is a very exciting time as we get our dual season under way against a very tough and competitive Central Oklahoma team,” said head coach Jack Spates.

Last season the Sooners dominated Central Oklahoma, beating the Bronchos 32-6 in Edmond, Okla. The Sooners recorded one fall and four major decision, while only losing two matches.

The Sooners are coming off the tournament and Open portion of the schedule when they wrestled at the SUNY-Brockport/Oklahoma Gold Classic, Missouri Open and hosted the 36th Annual Oklahoma Open.

The Sooners captured the Brockport team title with a score of 143 points and captured five individual titles.

At the Missouri Open, the Sooners placed 10 wrestlers and Nathan Fernandez won the teams lone individual title at heavyweight.

Oklahoma placed seven wrestlers and had five individual champions last weekend at the Oklahoma Open.

“Central Oklahoma is a perennial Division II national power and this dual should provide some very exciting match-ups,” continued Spates.

Wednesday night will also be .50 cent hot dog night while supplies lasts.

The season's first edition of Bedlam will take place on Sunday, Dec. 3, as the Sooners host the Oklahoma State Cowboys at 3 p.m., in the Howard McCasland Field House.

University of Oklahoma Athletics

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