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Oklahoma State's Alex Dieringer wins 2016 Hodge Trophy

Oklahoma State's Alex Dieringer was named the 2016 Dan Hodge Trophy winner, collegiate wrestling's Heisman Trophy on Monday. Dieringer capped off his collegiate career with back-to-back undefeated seasons and his third consecutive individual championship.

Dieringer (165 pounds) earned 27 of the 45 first-place votes to become the second OSU wrestler, joining Steve Mocco (2005) to win the award.

The award is named after Dan Hodge, a former three-time (1955-57) NCAA champion from the University of Oklahoma, who did not allow a takedown in his career and pinned 36 of his 46 opponents.

Cornell senior Nahshon Garrett (37-0), Penn State sophomore Zain Retherford (34-0) and Ohio State sophomore Kyle Snyder (11-0) were the other finalists.