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OSU Athletics announces expansion to Cowboy wrestling facility

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Various sports will be receiving significant facility upgrades funded by an estimated $325 million facility expansion, according to an OSU Athletics press release. One of those being Cowboy wrestling.

tail. But a nice facility, a nice locker room that we have now, it’s made a difference.”

In 2020, OSU broke ground on a new-look wrestling facility and locker room.

“We want to put a good product on the mat each and every year,” coach John Smith said in a statement. “Part of that process is facilities. Most of it is hard work. Most of it is busting your

Renovations include drastic special increase to its new locker room and expansion to the main wrestling room. The updated training facility will feature a dedicated space for various spectators with a goal of enhancing recruiting and donorship. Additionally, it will offer a meeting space for coaches, athletes and various staff members.

“Cowboy wrestling is the most successful program in the history of the NCAA regardless of sport,” as stated in the press release. “Entering the 2022-23 academic year, Oklahoma State wrestling had won 34 team national championships, 143 individual NCAA championships and had 475 All-Americans. The plan proposes an addition to the existing facility, which would support the ongoing success of OSU wrestling.” sports.ed@ocolly.com