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Wyoming wrestling falls to Oklahoma State in Cheyenne; Meredith knocks off No. 1 Heil

The University of Wyoming wrestling team came up on the short end of a 20-15 loss to No. 3 Oklahoma State on Tuesday in Cheyenne, but former Central standout Bryce Meredith stole the show.

In the final match of the night at Storey Gym, No. 4 Meredith, going against two-time defending national champ Dean Heil, got an escape in the third overtime for the 2-1 sudden victory at 141 pounds.

The top-ranked Heil had won 55 consecutive matches, including a victory over Meredith in the 2016 national championship match.

It was the third consecutive victory over a Top 5 opponent for Meredith, who defeated No.