"We are really pleased with this victory because we have a lot of respect for UCO's program," head coach Jack Spates said. "We battled in a lot of tough matches tonight and we can build on this victory."
Sophomore 125-pounder Joey Fio needed overtime to defeat Willie Gunter in the opening match, scoring a takedown in sudden death to win, 7-5. Senior David Armstrong also battled into sudden death, finishing all square with Tim Elliot after three periods at 133 pounds. The Cleveland, Ohio, native scored a takedown for the Sooners with 29 seconds remaining to record the victory and give the Sooners a 6-0 team lead.
Junior Brian Shelton put three more points on the board for Oklahoma after taking the 141-pound bout. Shelton scored three takedowns in the match over Scott Berens, including the match-winner with 13 seconds remaining to win by a 6-4 final.
Kyle Terry dominated the 149-pound match, defeating Broncho Colby Robinson by a 9-1 final. The junior from Midwest City, Okla., racked up four minutes and 25 seconds of riding time to record the major decision.
Shane Vernon at 157 pounds gave OU a commanding 19-0 team lead after recording a fall versus Kelly Henderson in the first period. The pin was the first in Vernon's career and the win marked his third of the season.
Sooner Ryan Smith recorded an 11-point victory at 165 pounds, winning 12-1 over Cody Rowell. The redshirt freshman put the match out of reach in the first period, scoring two nearfalls and ended the third period with a takedown. The win put the Sooners up 23-0 on the evening.
The 174-pound bout was then owned by Sooner redshirt sophomore Jeff James. The El Reno, Okla., native recorded five takedowns, two reversals and a nearfall to defeat Cody Rowell by a 17-7 major decision.
Pat Flynn at 184 pounds recorded the second fall of the night for the Sooners, pinning Daniel Morrison and putting the Sooners up 33-0. Flynn now owns five pins on the young season in just six starts (5-1 overall record).
Eric Lapotsky, a junior from Mt. Carmel, Pa., then recorded a 7-5 decision over Jarrett Edison at 197 pounds. The win pushed his record to 5-0 on the season.
Redshirt sophomore Nathan Fernandez ensured the shutout by posting a 5-1 decision over Cameron Gladd at heavyweight. The last-bout victory gave OU a 39-0 win, improving to 1-0 on the season.
The Sooners will return to action at home next Thursday, Nov. 20, versus Oklahoma City at 7 p.m. at the McCasland Field House. Spates will bid for his 200th win against the Stars.
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