March 3, 2011

Wrestling

Back on the mats

For the first time since 2006 (pictured), the Big 12 Conference wrestling championships return to Hilton Coliseum. Five of the nation's premier teams -- No. 3 Oklahoma State, No. 7 Oklahoma, No. 12 Missouri, No. 13 Nebraska and No. 16 Iowa State -- will compete for the title Saturday, March 5. The morning session begins at 9 a.m., which includes semifinal (11 a.m.) and consolation (1 p.m.) matches. The evening championship session begins at 7 p.m. Ticket options include all-session ($20 adult, $15 youth), morning session ($10, $5) and evening session ($20, $15) passes. Can't make the event? Follow the action virtually from the championship website, which includes a live blog and real-time play-by-play. Photo by Gary Clarke.