The 10th-ranked University of Oklahoma wrestling squad will host a pair of top 20 opponents this weekend, beginning with No. 23 Virginia Tech in the fifth annual "Beauty and the Beast" event at the Lloyd Noble Center on Friday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. Following Friday's dual, the Sooners return to the McCasland Field House to battle 15th-ranked Lehigh on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 12 p.m.
This year the Cadet and Junior divisions expect 1,300 entries and open spots going quickly. The 1st Place and True 2nd Place matches will take place in the McLeod Center, UNI’s championship arena.
Jessica Medina (51kg), Othella Feroleto (59kg) and Sam Hazewinkel (55kg) are competing on Friday. Russian Olympic champ Adam Saitiev has returned from retirement.