Live Video WICHITA - The Newman wrestling team will host No. 6 Central Oklahoma in its final dual of the season Wednesday evening inside Fugate Gymnasium. The Jets have gone 4-11 in duals this season, and hope to end on a high note heading into the NCAA Super Regional Feb. 26 in St. Cloud, Minn.
Central Oklahoma
The Bronchos will step into Fugate Gymnasium coming off a strong showing in the Missouri Valley Open Feb. 5 in Marshall Mo. Seven UCO wrestlers placed in the event including a championship from Ben Morgan in the 149 lb. division. The Bronchos have gone 7-5 in dual match action this season, and were successful in their last visit to Fugate Gymnasium, winning the Jet Invitational on Dec. 11. Central Oklahoma will bring one NCAA Div. II ranked wrestler to Wichita on Wednesday, No. 2 Tanner Keck at 184 lbs. Keck will likely face Newman's
Tyler Hasenbank.
Mitch Arnold (141 lbs.) and
Jacob Cole (285 lbs.) each have over 25 wins this season and are building momentum headed in the Super Regional,
Steven Cooksley has wrestled well at 197 lbs., going 3-0 through the Texas Shootout Feb. 4 in Plainview, Texas.
Central Oklahoma wrestling homepage
Wednesday's dual will conclude the Jets' regular season. The wrestlers will prepare for the NCAA Super Regional Feb. 26 in St. Cloud, Minn.
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