University of Oklahoma Athletics

Sunday, February 23
Norman, Okla.
2:00 PM

University of Oklahoma

vs

Fresno State

OU WR anthem

Sooners Host Fresno State in Final Dual

February 19, 2020 | Wrestling

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Fresno State
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Sunday, Feb. 23 / 2 p.m. CT / Norman, Okla.

NORMAN – The Oklahoma wrestling team is set to conclude its regular season schedule inside McCasland Field House at 2 p.m. on Sunday when Fresno State comes to Norman for a Big 12 showdown.

LAST TIME OUT

The Sooners split a pair of duals last week, defeating Air Force, 24-10, on Friday before dropping a Bedlam dual to No. 10 Oklahoma State on Sunday afternoon. Seven different Sooner wrestlers were victorious vs. Air Force followed by three more wins in Stillwater.

Reigning Big 12 champion Dom Demas (141) scored a pair of victories, including one in Stillwater when he beat No. 19 Dusty Hone. Anthony Mantanona (174) also collected two wins, beating Air Force's Cody Surratt and OSU's No. 11 Joe Smith. The final Sooner to pick up back-to-back wins was Jake Woodley (197) who earned a major decision win over Air Force's Casey Jumps before traveling to Stillwater and beating No. 11 Dakota Geer in a thrilling 10-9 decision.Ā 

SOONERS IN THE RANKINGS

For the fourth consecutive week the Sooners have five wrestlers ranked in the top 25 of their respective weight classes. In addition to the Flo/InterMat/Track polls, the latest NCAA Coaches Panel and RPI ranked six Sooners this week.

FLO/INTERMAT/TRACK WRESTLING
NCAA COACHES PANEL/NCAA RPI

EIGHT-WIN CLUB

The Sooners boast five wrestlers in their lineup who have eight wins in dual action: Anthony Madrigal (133), Dom Demas (141), Justin Thomas (157), Anthony Mantanona (174) and Jake Woodley (197). The five are a combined 92-31 on the year, and 44-10 in dual action.Ā 

SENIOR NIGHT

The Sooners will celebrate the following graduating student-athletes before the dual: Christian Moody, Clay Vincent and Eli Boulton. Moody is a three-time NCAA qualifier and has compiled a record of 58-56 in the crimson and cream. Vincent has been a valuable member of the squad, competing at 125 and 133 pounds in his time in Norman, in addition to maintaining a 3.1 GPA at OU. BoultonĀ is graduating with a degree in math and computer sciences after just three years in Norman, and plans on working for Crew 501 in Oregon, fighting wildfires after graduation.

SERIES HISTORY

Sunday's dual marks the 25th meeting all-time between the Sooners and Bulldogs. OU holds the series lead at 19-5-0 and the Sooners haven't lost to Fresno State since 1997.Ā 

SCOUTING THE BULLDOGS

Fresno State is an even 9-9 heading into their two duals this weekend. The Bulldogs take on No. 21 Illinois before heading to Norman for their final dual of the season. FSU's starting lineup features three ranked wrestlers at 141, 174 and 285. They have conference wins over Northern Colorado, Utah Valley, Air Force and Wyoming.Ā 

MATCH INFO

Sunday's dual will be held inside McCasland Field House in Norman at 2 p.m. CT. It will be broadcast on Fox Sports Oklahoma and live stats can be followed on Track Wrestling. Doors open at 1 p.m. and fans are encouraged to arrive early in order to grab the free giveaway of OU wrestling capes before the match. Senior day festivities will begin shortly before the contest begins.

Tickets can be purchasedĀ onlineĀ or by calling theĀ OU Athletics Ticket Office at (405) 325-2424.Ā You canĀ buy your ticketsĀ now.Ā 

OU Athletics utilizes a clear-bag policy and walk-through metal detectors at all home events. More information on the policy and procedures can be foundĀ here.
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