Iowa Dominates Oklahoma State in Wrestling Dual, 22-10

STILLWATER, OK – The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Oklahoma State Cowboys 18-16 in a highly anticipated wrestling dual at Gallagher-Iba Arena on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The Hawkeyes secured key victories, including a technical fall by Ryder Block and a pin by Sergio Vega, to propel them to victory.

Match Highlights

125: Troy Spratley (OSU) Def. Dean Peterson (Iowa) 5-2

Oklahoma State’s No. 7 Troy Spratley defeated No. 6 Dean Peterson of Iowa with a 5-2 decision. Spratley scored a takedown early in the first period and held on for the win. Peterson had previously defeated Spratley 5-4 earlier in the season.

133: Jax Forrest (OSU) Tech Fall Drake Ayala (Iowa) 19-3

No. 6 Jax Forrest of Oklahoma State dominated No. 9 Drake Ayala of Iowa, securing a 19-3 technical fall. Forrest improved to 10-0 on the season with the impressive victory.

141: Sergio Vega (OSU) Pin Kale Petersen (Iowa) :29 (3rd)

No. 2 Sergio Vega of Oklahoma State pinned Iowa’s Kale Petersen with just 29 seconds remaining in the third period. Vega is now 15-0 on the season.

149: Ryder Block (Iowa) Tech Fall Kolter Burton (OSU) 19-4

Iowa’s No. 18 Ryder Block earned a technical fall over Oklahoma State’s Kolter Burton, 19-4. Casey Swiderski did not wrestle for Oklahoma State in this bout. Block quickly took control with multiple takedowns and riding time.

Dual Score

Iowa 18, Oklahoma State 16

Looking Ahead

Both the Iowa Hawkeyes and Oklahoma State Cowboys will continue their seasons with upcoming matches. Iowa will compete at the Big Ten Championships on March 7-8, hosted by Penn State, and both teams will participate in the NCAA Championships in Cleveland, Ohio, from March 19-21.