LAS VEGAS, N.M. - The New Mexico Highlands University Cowboy wrestling team (3-4, 1-4 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) will compete in a non-conference dual meet against NAIA opponent, Oklahoma City University on Friday (Jan.31
) at 2 p.m. at Robertson HS in Las Vegas, N.M. The Cowboys are looking to rebound after a tough loss against the 8th-ranked Western State Colorado University yesterday Jan 29.
"We are excited to showcase New Mexico's only collegiate wrestling program to the wrestling community of New Mexico," head coach
Doug Moses noted.
A more in depth look into the Cowboy Charge
Leading the Cowboy charge is sophomore
Erick Rangel at 125 pounds and redshirt sophomore
Juan Alvarado at 165 pounds, leading the team in victories. Assisting the Cowboy charge is redshirt sophomore
Dan Gaylor at 141 pounds, junior
Easton Hargrave at 174 pounds, senior
Igor Gomzin 184 pounds, junior
Justin Rockhill at 197 pounds and redshirt freshman
Cody Marquez 285 at pounds.
Erick Rangel (20-5) and is 3-2 in the RMAC.
Dan Gaylor (10-7) and is 0-1 in the RMAC.
Juan Alvarado (18-6) and is 2-3 in the RMAC.
Easton Hargrave (11-10) and is 3-2 in the RMAC.
Igor Gomzin (9-8) and 3-2 in the RMAC.
Justin Rockhill (9-5) and 3-2 in the RMAC.
Cody Marquez (12-7) and is 3-2 in the RMAC.
A quick look into the Stars of Oklahoma City University
They have five nationally ranked wrestlers in NAIA level and are ranked 12th as a team. Individually, Zach Skates is third at 157 pounds.
GO COWBOYS!!!
COWBOY CHARGE!!!
