Cowboys wrestlers claim top spot from Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ The Oklahoma State wrestling team has claimed the top spot in rankings by Wrestling Mall, replacing Minnesota. <br><br>The Gophers dropped out of the No. 1 spot in the Wrestling Mall's

Thursday, November 21st 2002, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ The Oklahoma State wrestling team has claimed the top spot in rankings by Wrestling Mall, replacing Minnesota.

The Gophers dropped out of the No. 1 spot in the Wrestling Mall's rankings for the first time in nearly two years after losing 24-11 to No. 3 Iowa in a dual meet Friday at Xcel Energy Center. The Hawkeyes moved up one spot to No. 2, while OSU claimed the top ranking.

The Gophers, who have won the past two NCAA championships, had been ranked No. 1 since Jan. 16, 2001.