Sammy Alvarez is on the move, and it appears he has landed in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

The former Rutgers informed FloWrestling of his intentions to compete for Oklahoma State. While his weight class is uncertain, the junior transfer will likely slot in at 141 or 149 for the 2023-24 season. He is currently enrolled at OSU and taking classes this semester. 

This is a significant move for John Smith as he continues to make a championship push. Oklahoma State's storied program has won 34 NCAA Championships, with the last title coming in 2006. 

Alvarez qualified for the 2020 NCAA Championships at 133 pounds but the tournament was canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. He was 13-2 this season at 141 pounds following a 1-0 win against Bloomsburg’s Josh Mason during a dual on January 6, 2023. 

The Garfield, New Jersey, native placed third at the prestigious Midlands Championships on December 29-30 with a 6-1 record. His lone loss at the tournament was a 3-2 semifinal setback to Missouri’s Josh Edmond. 

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