The OU wrestling team placed fifth overall at the 2010 NCAA Championships over the break in Omaha, Neb.

Four teams from the Big 12 finished in the top 10.

Meanwhile, four OU grapplers placed in the NCAA top-five, including senior Kyle Terry, placing third at 149 pounds.

Terry dominated his way to a 5-1 record during the championships a year after coming up one win short of All-American status.

"This feels really good," Terry said. "I fell short last year, came within one win of becoming an All-American and I kept that taste in my mouth. I only had one slip up this tournament against (Brent) Metcalf. Other than that, I think I wrestled a great tournament. This is a great way to end my senior season. I'm proud."

Terry leaves OU as the team leader in overall wins (88), and a three-time NCAA qualifier and two-time Big 12 champion.

“What a way to go out for Kyle Terry,” head coach Jack Spates said. “He came to wrestle every match. It is great to see him place third on the national stage, he more than deserves it.”

Finishing fourth at 141 pounds was junior Zack Bailey, who battled his way up from a first-round loss only to win six-straight matches in the consolation bracket.

"First of all, Zack Bailey is a hero after all he has overcome," Spates said. "To lose in the opening round and come back through the consolation bracket and take fourth is magnificent. Also placing fifth nationally were senior Eric Lapotsky at 197 pounds and freshman Tyler Caldwell at 165 pounds.

"What a great way for Lapotsky to go out and what a bright future Tyler Caldwell has for the Sooners," Spates said.

Caldwell upset the fifth, ninth and 12th seeds en route to his fifth-place finish. Also, he became the first OU freshman to earn All-American honor since 2005.

In his final NCAAs, Lapotsky placed for the third time and beat two seeded opponents.

Last year OU didn’t fair as well, placing 31st overall in the NCAAs. Their four All-Americans are tied for second-best in this year’s field.

Final Team Standings

1. Iowa (134.5)

2. Cornell (90)

3. Iowa State (75)

4. Wisconsin (70.5)

5. Oklahoma (69)

6. Oklahoma State (65)

7. Minnesota (63)

8. Ohio State (62)

9. Penn State (49)

10. Missouri (48)