2007 NCAA Wrestling Championships: A Comprehensive Overview
The 2007 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships took place in Auburn Hills, Michigan, from March 15-17, 2007. This event showcased the nation's top collegiate wrestlers, battling for individual titles and team supremacy.
Team Standings
The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers clinched the team title with 98.0 points. The top 12 teams were:
- Minnesota - 98.0
- Iowa State - 88.5
- Missouri - 80.0
- Northwestern - 71.5
- Oklahoma State - 69.0
- Michigan - 62.0
- Hofstra - 60.5
- Iowa - 57.0
- Edinboro - 56.0
- Ohio State - 54.5
- Penn State - 54.0
- Cornell - 47.0
Individual Achievements
- Outstanding Wrestler: Derek Moore from UC Davis received the honor of Outstanding Wrestler.
- Gorriaran Award: Matt Pell from Missouri was awarded the Gorriaran Award.
Finals Results
The championship matches in each weight class were hard-fought battles, showcasing the pinnacle of collegiate wrestling talent.
- 125 lbs: Paul Donahoe (Nebraska-Lincoln) defeated Sam Hazewinkel (Oklahoma) in a 3-1 sudden victory.
- 133 lbs: Matthew Valenti (Pennsylvania) defeated Coleman Scott (Oklahoma State) 4-2.
- 141 lbs: Derek Moore (UC Davis) won by technical fall over Ryan Lang (Northwestern) 17-2 in 5:41.
- 149 lbs: Gregor Gillespie (Edinboro) defeated Joshua Churella (Michigan) in a 3-1 sudden victory.
- 157 lbs: Trent Paulson (Iowa State) defeated Craig Henning (Wisconsin) 6-4.
- 165 lbs: Mark Perry (Iowa) defeated Johny Hendricks (Oklahoma State) 4-3.
- 174 lbs: Ben Askren (Missouri) defeated Keith Gavin (Pittsburgh) 8-2.
- 184 lbs: Jake Herbert (Northwestern) defeated Jake Varner (Iowa State) 6-1.
- 197 lbs: Joshua Glenn (American) defeated Kurt Backes (Iowa State) in a 6-4 sudden victory.
- 285 lbs: Cole Konrad (Minnesota) won by fall over Aaron Anspach (Penn State) in 1:53.
Consolation Finals (3rd Place)
The consolation finals determined the third-place finishers in each weight class.
- 125 lbs: Troy Nickerson (Cornell) defeated Angel Escobedo (Indiana) 3-0.
- 133 lbs: Nick Simmons (Michigan State) defeated Matt Keller (Tennessee - Chattanooga) 8-0.
- 141 lbs: Charles Griffin (Hofstra) defeated Nathan Morgan (Oklahoma State) 6-2.
- 149 lbs: Dustin Schlatter (Minnesota) defeated Lance Palmer (Ohio State) 1-0.
- 157 lbs: Michael Poeta (Illinois) defeated James Strouse (Hofstra) 2-1 in TB1.
- 165 lbs: Mathew Pell (Missouri) won by fall over Eric Tannenbaum (Michigan) in 3:15.
- 174 lbs: Eric Luedke (Iowa) defeated Matthew Stolpinski (Navy) 3-2.
- 184 lbs: Roger Kish (Minnesota) defeated Alex Clemsen (Edinboro) 3-2.
- 197 lbs: Chris Weidman (Hofstra) defeated J.D. Bergman (Ohio State) 9-4.
- 285 lbs: Dustin Fox (Northwestern) defeated Ty Watterson (Oregon State) 3-1.
5th Place Results
The matches for 5th place were also contested fiercely.
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- 125 lbs: Jayson Ness (Minnesota) won by fall over Obenson Blanc (Lock Haven) in 1:00.
- 133 lbs: Darrell Vasquez (Cal Poly) defeated Tyler McCormick (Missouri) 7-4.
- 141 lbs: Don Fisch (Rider) won by fall over Brandon Rader (West Virginia) in 4:42.
- 149 lbs: J.P. O'Connor (Harvard) defeated Tyler Turner (Wisconsin) 6-4.
- 157 lbs: Matt Kocher (Pittsburgh) defeated C.P. Schlatter (Minnesota) 4-2.
- 165 lbs: Cyler Sanderson (Iowa State) defeated Deonte Penn (Missouri) 6-2.
- 174 lbs: Trevor Stewart (Central Michigan) defeated Ben Bennett (Central Michigan) 3-2.
- 184 lbs: Louis Orr (Minnesota) defeated Josh Lambrecht (Oklahoma) 3-2.
- 197 lbs: Matt Delguyd (Pittsburgh) defeated Wade Sauer (Cal State-Fullerton) 3-2.
- 285 lbs: Dave Herman (Manhattan) defeated Bobby Borntreger (Central Michigan) 3-2.
Big 12 Conference Representation
The Big 12 Conference sent a strong contingent of wrestlers to the NCAA Championships. Iowa State won its first Big 12 Championship at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Missouri. Sam Hazewinkel of Oklahoma was named Outstanding Wrestler of the meet. There were 30 automatic qualifiers, eight wild card selections, and two alternates. Big 12 teams advance 38 men to the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in Auburn Hills, Mich., on March 15-17.
Big 12 Finals Results
- 125 lbs: Sam Hazewinkel (OU) major decision over Paul Donahoe (NU) 12-3.
- 133 lbs: Coleman Scott (OSU) decision over Tyler McCormick (MU) 6-5.
- 141 lbs: Dominick Moyer (NU) decision over Nathan Morgan (OSU) 6-3.
- 149 lbs: Matt Storniolo (OU) decision over Cyler Sanderson (ISU) 5-0.
- 157 lbs: Trent Paulson (ISU) decision over Chris Olvier (NU) 11-1.
- 165 lbs: Johny Hendricks (OSU) decision over Travis Paulson (ISU) 4-3.
- 174 lbs: Ben Askren (MU) decision over Brandon Mason (OSU) 13-4.
- 184 lbs: Raymond Jordan (MU) decision over Jake Varner (ISU) 4-3.
- 197 lbs: Max Askren (MU) decision over Craig Brester (NU) 3-2.
- HWT: David Zabriskie (ISU) decision over Mark Ellis (MU) 3-2.
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