Johny Hendricks was named the Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament after a dominating performance in the 165-pound bracket. The senior from Edmond, Okla. recorded a fall and four major decisions on his way to the title.
Coleman Scott recorded a late takedown to rally and defeat fifth-ranked Darrell Vasquez in a rematch from a dual on Monday.
Central Michigan held a 40-point lead heading into the placing matches. CMU had five finalists, but lost all five allowing the Cowboys to close the gap. OSU finished with the two champions and six other place-winners.
Brandon Mason, Jack Jensen and Jared Rosholt all took third-place. Mason defeated Boise State's Nate Lee, 2-0, while Rosholt upset fourth-ranked Ty Watterson for third. Kevin Wainscott was one of OSU's extra wrestlers and took fifth-place at 165. Wainscott advanced to the semifinals where he lost to Hendricks.
It was just the second time in the 12-year history of the event that the Cowboys failed to claim the title. Missouri won the team title by a point in 2001.
The Cowboys return to action at the Lone Star Duals in Grand Prairie, Texas on Jan. 6 against Air Force, Army and Navy.
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