OSU Cowboy wrestlers fight off Navy

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) _ Oklahoma State's fourth-ranked wrestling team held off a strong come back by Navy and came away with a 19-to-17 win in the final match of the Lone Star Duals. <br/><br/>The

Monday, January 8th 2007, 6:24 am

By: News On 6

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) _ Oklahoma State's fourth-ranked wrestling team held off a strong come back by Navy and came away with a 19-to-17 win in the final match of the Lone Star Duals.

The Cowboys led the dual 19-to-7 with two matches remaining, but a fall at heavyweight tightened the score.

Chad Ravannack needed to avoid getting pinned for the Cowboys to seal the victory. Ravannack did his job, but still yielded a major decision and OSU held on for the win.

Coleman Scott had a key victory over Number 11 Joe Baker, while Jared Shelton clinched the dual with a win at 197 to put OSU up 12 with two matches remaining.

The Cowboys improved to 7-and-1 on the season and will head to the NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals In Iowa next weekend as the Number 4 seed.