1987 College Wrestling: 118 pounds Perry Summitt, Iowa State vs Cory Baze, Oklahoma State

In the historic rivalry between Iowa State and Oklahoma State, Perry Summitt and Cory Baze were key competitors in the 118-pound weight class during the mid-to-late 1980s. Both wrestlers were pivotal members of championship-caliber teams, with Summitt contributing to Iowa State's 1987 NCAA title and Baze helping Oklahoma State to the 1989 title. Wrestler Profiles Perry Summitt (Iowa State): A transfer from Northern Iowa who became a standout for the Iowa State Cyclones. Achievements: 2x NCAA Qualifier and Big 8 Finalist. 1987 Season: Finished second at the Big 8 Championships at 118 pounds, losing to Cory Baze in the finals. He was a member of the 1987 NCAA Championship team. Cory Baze (Oklahoma State): A highly decorated wrestler for the Oklahoma State Cowboys known for his aggressive style. Achievements: 1988 All-American (5th place) and 2x Big 8 Champion (1987, 1988). Career Stats: Ranks 4th in Oklahoma State history for career victories with 126 wins. Post-Collegiate: 1990 Goodwill Games Gold Medalist. Matchup History (118 lbs) The most notable meeting between the two occurred in the 1987 Big 8 Conference Championship finals, where they battled for the conference crown. Event Winner Result 1987 Big 8 Championships (Finals) Cory Baze (OSU) Dec. over Perry Summitt (ISU) While Baze held the upper hand in the 1987 conference final, both wrestlers were essential in maintaining their programs' dominance during that era. Summitt went on to a long coaching career, including 16 years as head coach at Bloomington North High School. Cory Baze High School: Putnam City North, Oklahoma 1-Time All-American All-Americans NCAA Records SEASON SCHOOL TOURNAMENT WEIGHT PLACE 1988 Oklahoma State Division I 118 5