Oregon State scored 18 bonus points, which are extra points awarded for pins, technical falls and major decisions. OSU had six wrestlers contribute in that area, and those points are the reason the Beavers returned to the top 10 in the team standings. That was the difference, and it's exciting. That's the whole objective of the sport, - to pin somebody. The fans are excited to see somebody go for the ultimate, and they appreciate the creativity, the tenacity and the courage.
People come to watch that.
As a team, we want to generate that enthusiasm for wrestling. Iowa won its fourth straight title with 115 points, with Minnesota second at 102 and Oklahoma State third at 99.5. Wood had been ranked 11th in the country going into the tournament and Buce had been ranked seventh. It's especially pleasing considering the field - that was an outstanding weight class. Despite four pins and a technical fall among his seven wins, Wood still left with mixed emotions.