As a result , Big 12 wrestlers advanced to the NCAA Championships only as at - large invitees .
In 2015 , the NCAA declined to grant the waiver , and the Big 12 Conference coaches declined to have their athletes wrestle in the Western Regional Tournament .
Big 12 Conference   wrestlers advanced to the NCAA Championships only as at - large invitees .
In 2015 , the NCAA declined to grant the waiver , and the Big 12 Conference coaches declined to have their athletes wrestle in the Western Regional Tournament .