Oklahoma State Wrestling Defeats Northern Iowa
The No. 3 Oklahoma State Cowboys wrestling team defeated the no. 5 Northern Iowa Panthers 3-0 in Cedar Falls, Iowa, on Friday, january 24.
Match Highlights
Key matches of the dual included:
* **125 pounds:** Spratley defeated Anderson, 10-5. Spratley dominated the first period with a reversal and near fall to take the lead. While Anderson secured a takedown in the second period, Spratley continued to control the match, ultimately securing the win.
* **133 pounds:** Farber defeated Hughes, 10-4. Farber’s aggressive offense and notable takedowns led him to victory.After securing an early takedown and release, Farber continued to control the match with two more takedowns and an escape.
The Cowboys’ victory solidified their position as one of the top teams in college wrestling.
Wrestling: No. 10 Northern Iowaedges Ohio State, 14-10
The No. 10 Northern Iowa Panthers pulled off a thrilling upset,defeating the Ohio state Buckeyes 14-10 in a dual meet. UNI won five out of the ten weight classes, showcasing their depth and ability to compete with the nation’s best.
Early UNI Dominance
The Panthers clinched the upset with a decisive victory at 184 pounds. Sophomore tyrell Gordon secured a 6-4 win over Ohio State’s Gabe Simma in a closely contested match.
UNI’s success continued earlier with a win from Joel Devine at 141 pounds. Devine earned a sudden victory against Ohio State’s Dylan D’emilio, highlighting the Panthers’ ability to come through in clutch moments.
In another exciting matchup, Northern Iowa’s Dustin Schultz earned a close 7-4 decision over Ohio
State’s Caden Wilcox at 125 pounds.