The intrasquad ranking matches will pit the top-two wrestlers in each weight class to help determine starters for the upcoming season. The UCO Bronchos will also hold their Bronze/Blue ranking match alongside the Sooners Wednesday evening.
"This is an exciting time of year because after all of our preseason work, we are ready to step under the lights," OU Head Coach Jack Spates said. "The ranking matches determine where you are relative to where you need to be heading into the season."
The Sooners are ranked No. 20 according to the W.I.N. and NWCA preseason polls. All seven returning starters from a year ago will be in action on Wednesday, including 2008 NCAA qualifiers Joey Fio (125 pounds), Zack Bailey (141 pounds) and Will Rowe (149).
"Wrestling side-by-side with UCO, fans are going to see a lot of outstanding wrestlers and great action," Spates said. "We are really looking forward to this season and hope to see many Sooner fans on Wednesday night."
Oklahoma will kickoff the 2008-09 season when it travels to Brockport, N.Y., for the annual Brockport/Oklahoma Gold Classic on Nov. 8.
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