NCAA champion David Carr (photo courtesy of Mark Lundy; LutteLens.com)Another week down in the Big 12, and this one was arguably the most notable week in conference so far. Let's look at some of the highlights.
Iowa State takes the home stand vs. Oklahoma schools.
Oklahoma State and Oklahoma went up to Iowa to wrestle Northern Iowa and Iowa State this weekend. Things kicked off on Friday with Oklahoma and Iowa State. The Cyclones took the dual over OU 25-12 on Friday then beat Oklahoma State on Sunday 18-11. The OSU-ISU dual came down to HWT where Sam Schuyler majored Kyle Haas to take the dual for the Cyclones. Northern Iowa fell to Oklahoma State on Saturday night thanks to a pin from OSU's Wyatt Sheets. The Panthers bounced back beating Oklahoma on Sunday 23-12.
California Baptist gets first Big 12 win.
Thanks in part to an upset win for Eli Griffin over Jore Volk, California Baptist got their first Big 12 win on Saturday vs. Wyoming. This is a monumental step for their program as they continue their D1 and Big 12 transition.
Some Controversy in South Dakota State vs. Northern Colorado
This video is making the rounds in the wrestling community, but after this, Tanner Cook won the match via an injury default to him caused by what happened in the exchange. It's unfortunate because I had this dual circled as one that was very under the radar this week and could've quietly been one of the best.
But this result was a big momentum swing and completely flipped things after Northern Colorado had won four of the first five matches. Regardless of opinions on the action, this was a big momentum changer for South Dakota State in what potentially could've been a landmark dual win for their program.
This is wrestling not UFC there is no need for this in this sport. The end is what ended the match with tanner defaulting due to injury from a illegal move. Ref was going to let this go all day if Hahn didn't step out there to his injured athlete. pic.twitter.com/bWfdQRbaRK
�" South Dakota Wrestling Scouting report (@DakotaReport) January 28, 2023
Friday 01/27
Air Force DEF Snow College 44-0
Utah Valley DEF Snow College 43-6
Air Force DEF Utah Valley 33-3
Iowa State DEF Oklahoma 25-12
South Dakota State DEF Northern Colorado 23-13
Saturday 01/28
California Baptist DEF Wyoming 22-10
Oklahoma State DEF Northern Iowa 19-17
Sunday 01/29
Northern Iowa DEF Oklahoma 23-12
South Dakota State DEF Air Force 26-16
Iowa State DEF Oklahoma State 18-11
Northern Colorado DEF California Baptist University 31-6
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