McCormick becomes the first Tiger grappler since current volunteer assistant coach Ben Askren to compete at the annual event. Askren last wrestled at 174 pounds in the 2004 All-Star meet, while Head Coach Brian Smith served as one of two team coaches.
Last season, McCormick and Scott met on two occasions, splitting the contests 1-1. McCormick took the first win with a 3-2 decision at the NWCA National Duals in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Scott, was credited with win No. 2 after besting McCormick, 6-5, at the Big 12 Championships, March 3, in Columbia, Mo. Both league wrestlers went on to earn All-America honors at the 2007 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in Auburn Hills, Mich, with McCormick finishing sixth and Scott, second.
McCormick enters his senior campaign as the highest ranked Tiger grappler on this year's 45-man squad. One of four team captains, McCormick currently owns a 70-33 career record and has earned All-America honors in both of his NCAA tournament appearances (2006 and 2007).
Tickets to the evening event are $15 for reserved seats and $10 for general admission. To purchase tickets, please visit NWCA online .
As in year's past, the NWCA All-Star bout will not count toward McCormick's season or career record.
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