OSU Senior, Pac-12 Wrestler of the Week

OSU release - CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State redshirt senior Maximo Renteria has been named the Pac-12 Conference's Wrestler of the Week. Renteria is the first wrestler from the conference to be recognized twice this season, and it comes after he picked up a 6-2 decision over No. 25 Blake West in the Beavers' 28-12 victory over Northern Illinois on Friday. Renteria and West battled to a scoreless first period and the Beaver grappler went up 3-1 thanks to a takedown following an escape from West. Renteria went up 5-1 thanks to a third-period reversal and following a West escape, he picked up the 6-2 win, adding riding time. The Clovis, Calif., native improved to 13-1 on the year and he's competed in five consecutive bouts against ranked foes, going 4-1. The Beavers next compete in the Midlands Championships Dec. 29 and 30 in Evanston, Ill. Oregon State returns home Jan. 4 to host Ohio State at 2 p.m. PT – tickets can be purchased by visiting BeaverTickets.com.

OSU WR

OSU release - DeKALB, Ill. – The No. 26-nationally ranked Oregon State wrestling team defeated Northern Illinois, 28-12, with eight Beavers picking up victories last Friday evening at Victor E. Court. The only two losses for Oregon State came on an injury and a forfeit in the dual meet. Maximo Renteria, up to No. 11 in the nation, started the night with a 6-2 decision over No. 25-ranked Blake West to move to 13-1 on the season and 29-10 in his college career. No. 25 Nash Singleton cruised to a 14-2 major decision over Charles Curtis at 141 pounds to earn the extra point. A native of Roseburg, Ore., Singleton moved to 9-5 this season and 31-27 in his Oregon State career. Noah Tolentino, ranked 29th nationally and competing at 149 pounds, earned a 6-2 decision over Lucas O'Brien to improve to 13-5 this season and 30-14 overall at Oregon State. CJ Hamblin won on a 5-2 decision over Landen Johnson at 157 pounds to move to 8-6 this season and notch his 20th career collegiate win. No. 27-ranked Matthew Olguin notched an extra point with a 17-4 major decision over Brett Smith to move to 12-3 on the season and 57-30 as a collegian. Daschle Lamer, the 21st-ranked wrestler in the nation, stayed perfect on the season at 9-0 with a 12-3 major decision over Tommy Bennett. At 184 pounds, No. 33 TJ McDonnell outlasted Caleb Rose for a 15-8 decision to move to 10-4 this season and 17-18 overall. Justin Rademacher proved once again that he is one of the best wrestlers in the country at 197 pounds with a 15-4 major decision over Spencer Mooberry. The 5th-ranked Rademacher is now 15-1 on the season with six major decisions, two technical falls and two pins. The Beavers improved to 3-0 all-time against Northern Illinois with the other wins on Dec. 13, 2009 in Fargo, N.D. (36-6) and Nov. 16, 2013 (27-9) in Ypsilanti, Mich. OREGON STATE 28, NORTHERN ILLINOIS 12 - 125 – #11 Maximo Renteria (OSU) decision #25 Blake West (NIU), 6-2; 133 – #28 Markel Baker (NIU) injury Gabe Whisenhunt (OSU), 1:57; 141 – #25 Nash Singleton (OSU) major decision Charles Curtis (NIU), 14-2; 149 – #29 Noah Tolentino (OSU) decision Lucan O'Brien (NIU), 6-2; 157 – CJ Hamblin (OSU) decision Landen Johnson (NIU), 5-2; 165 – #27 Matthew Olguin (OSU) major decision Brett Smith (NIU), 17-4; 174 – #21 Daschle Lamer (OSU) major decision Tommy Bennett (NIU), 12-3; 184 – #33 TJ McDonnell (OSU) decision Caleb Roe (NIU), 15-8; 197 – #5 Justin Rademacher (OSU) major decision Spencer Mooberry (NIU), 15-4; HWT – Devon Dawson (NIU) won by forfeit. The Beavers will return to action next on Monday, Dec. 29 and Tuesday, Dec. 30 at the Midlands Championships in Evanston, Ill.