Oliver, the top-ranked wrestler in the country at 133 pounds, earned an 8-7 decision over third-ranked B.J. Futrell of Illinois. It was his second win at the event, as he also defeated Andrew Hochstrasser of Boise State in 2010.
The defending national champion got off to a quick start as he took down Futrell and rode him for the remainder of the first period to earn a 1:57 riding time advantage. After choosing down to start period No. 2, Oliver escaped in just five seconds to take a 3-0 lead into the third period.
The third period saw much more scoring. Futrell started the period down and earned a quick escape to pick up his first point and make the score, 3-1, Oliver. The pair then traded takedowns to bring the score to 7-7 at the close of the third period. Thanks to Oliver's riding time advantage, he picked up the extra point to win by a final score of 8-7.
Parks, ranked second at 149 pounds, was originally scheduled to face fifth-ranked Tyler Nauman of Pittsburgh, but instead squared off against Arizona State's Joel Smith.
The senior All-American proved his rank as he made quick work of Smith to win a 17-4 major decision.
Parks jumped out to a 9-2 lead in the first period after recording three takedowns and a nearfall. He added another takedown in the second and two more in the third to make it 16-4 and earned the extra point with his riding time advantage.
The event, hosted by Arizona State this year, is an exhibition that annually features some of the top wrestlers from across the country. This marks the second-straight season Oklahoma State has claimed two winners at the event, with Oliver and Clayton Foster winning in 2010.
Oliver and Parks rejoin their OSU teammates when the Cowboys open the 2011 dual match slate at Iowa State on Friday, Nov. 25, in Ames, Iowa.
2011 NWCA All-Star Classic Results:
133: No. 1 Jordan Oliver (OSU) dec. No. 3 B.J. Futrell (Illinois), 8-7
149: No. 2 Jamal Parks (OSU) maj. dec. Joel Smith (Arizona State, 17-4
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