Former Cowboy Wrestler Eli Hale wins D-II National Title at UCO

We learned Eli Hale was transferring midseason about three months ago.

John Smith indicated that it was on good terms and that it was simply a move that everyone felt was best for Eli.

It worked out. He dominated his way to a National title only really being pushed in the semifinal which he won 4-3. He picked up a tech fall in 3:49 seconds in the final.

At 125 lbs Ei Hale takes the titles at 3:49 with a 17-2 Tech fall over Maleek Williams (UIU). #D2Wrestle pic.twitter.com/wDZTZPyw5X

— NCAA Division II (@NCAADII) March 11, 2018

Former coaches and teammates quickly went to Twitter to congratulate Hale on the impressive accomplishment.

What a performance National Champion @eli_hale. @CowboyWrestling @UcoWrestling

— Chris Perry (@chrisperry174) March 11, 2018

Congrats to my dude @eli_hale winning a national title with a tech fall….. ANIMAL!!! congrats Brotha! You deserve it!

— Nick Piccininni ? (@NickyPich96) March 11, 2018

Congrats, @eli_hale! #okstate https://t.co/fNVWbMWMXa

— OSU Cowboy Wrestling (@CowboyWrestling) March 11, 2018

Congrats to my man @eli_hale!! Hard work pays off. Proud of you brother! https://t.co/5FSXRvZyFH

— Daton Fix (@_Greatest_Ever1) March 11, 2018

Any feedback on Eli I’ve ever heard has been very positive. From high school coaches and wrestlers to people around OSU, everyone I know that knows him speaks very highly of him so it’s very cool to see him accomplish this.