The Sooner, Spartans and Panthers will collide at the Howard McCasland Field House in Norman beginning at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008.
A 10-win season would mark the 13th straight year under Spates in which the team has reached the double-digit total.
"This weekend is going to match three historic traditions against one another," Spates said. "Fans should anticipate seeing some great competition. All three teams have numerous wrestlers ranked nationally and it should be an extremely competitive afternoon."
Michigan State and Pittsburgh will dual at 2 p.m., followed by Michigan State versus Oklahoma at 4 p.m. The Sooners and the Panthers will square off in the last match of the day at 6 p.m.
The Sooners are coming off of an impressive performance at the Lonestar Duals in Arlington, Texas, last weekend. OU dominated No. 22-ranked Navy by a final team score of 28-6. OU also defeated Cal-State Fullerton (27-6) and North Carolina (27-6).
In the latest rankings, Oklahoma boasts six wrestlers in the Top 20. Sophomore Brian Shelton enters the rankings for the first week in the 133-pound weight class at No. 18. Zack Bailey is ranked No. 12 at 141 pounds, Will Rowe is No. 8 at 149 pounds, Max Dean is ranked No. 14 at 165 pounds, Joshua Weitzel is No. 7 at 184 pounds and two-time All-American Joel Flaggert is ranked No. 5 at 197 pounds.
Pittsburgh landed three in this week's rankings. Matt Kocher is No. 4 at 157 pounds, Keith Gavin is No. 1 at 174 pounds and Zach Sheaffer is No. 11 in the heavyweight division. Michigan State has 133-pound Franklin Gomez ranked No. 3, as well as Joe Williams ranked No. 18 at 197 pounds.
"We want to encourage the fans to come out and support the Sooners," Spates said. "This team is continuing to improve and we look forward to a great opportunity this weekend in Norman."
Doors will open at 1 p.m. and admission is free to the public. The first 500 fans arriving to the match will receive an OU wrestling rally towel.
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