South Dakota State Fans Arrive At Tulsa Hotel For NCAA Wrestling Championships

People from all over the country, including South Dakota, are arriving in Tulsa ahead of the NCAA wrestling national championships at the BOK Center. The first of the sessions begins Thursday morning, March 16, at 11 a.m.

Wednesday, March 15th 2023, 9:52 pm

By: Cal Day


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People from all over the country, including South Dakota, are arriving in Tulsa ahead of the NCAA wrestling national championships at the BOK Center.

All of the 125 rooms at the Hampton Inn & Suites in downtown are sold out.

The bottom floor of one of the hotels has turned into a reunion for one of the programs taking part in the championships this week.

“SDSU has kind of taken over,” said Stephanie Pomeroy, general manager of the Hampton Inn & Suites.

“All are welcome,” said Heidi Steffensen, a fan of the Jackrabbits who drove in from South Dakota.

When Steffensen found out the national championships would be in Tulsa this year, they knew exactly where they wanted to stay.

She and her husband, Tim, said the decision was easy because of the relationship they have formed with Pomeroy over the years.

“Not very many hotel managers meet you outside and give you a hug before you even hardly get out of your vehicle,” said Tim.

The Steffensens have stayed at the hotel during the wrestling Big 12 Championship, the latest happening just two weeks ago.

Other fans said Pomeroy goes above and beyond to take care of whatever they need and can have some laughs along the way.

For her, it’s about giving each guest the best experience and giving Tulsa a good name.

“It’s awesome to be able to showcase our city,” said Pomeroy.

The first of the sessions begins Thursday morning, March 16, at 11 a.m.

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