Iowa State Wrestling Claims Victory but Falls to Oklahoma State in Big 12 Showdown
AMES, Iowa – In a closely-watched showdown at Hilton Coliseum, No. 13 Iowa State Wrestling faced off against No. 3 Oklahoma State. The match, which was broadcast live on ESPN, ended with the Cowboys securing a decisive 27-12 victory. This marked Iowa State’s first loss to a conference opponent at home since 2021.
Early Lead, Late Slide
The Cyclones started strong, taking four out of the first ten matches. However, the Cowboys capitalized on their upper weight dominance after halftime to claim the dual. Oklahoma State’s upperweight wrestlers proved to be too much for Iowa State to overcome.
Notable Performances
Several Cyclones grabbed headlines with strong performances. Jacob Frost made history in the dual with the highest ranked win of his career, defeating No. 4 Tagan Jamison by a tight 4-1 decision in sudden victory. Both Paniro Johnson and Cody Chittum also posted convincing wins against ranked opponents.
Individual Match Highlights
Ethan Perryman faced a tough challenge from No. 4 Troy Spratley, managing to get two takedowns early in the match but ultimately lost by a 20-10 major decision. Evan Frost delivered a solid performance at 133 pounds, getting the first takedown, then following it up crucially in the second period with a four-point tilt to secure a 9-4 victory over Reece Witcraft.
Another standout performance came from Jacob Frost at 141 pounds. Frost’s tactical wrestling style proved effective, and he landed a crucial takedown in sudden victory to win 4-1 against No. 4 Tagen Jamison. Paniro Johnson continued his undefeated run, defeating No. 14 Carter Young 4-2.
Cody Chittum also stepped up at 157 pounds, tacking on a 12-4 lead for the Cyclones with a win against No. 11 Caleb Fish, thanks to a first-period takedown.
The Turnaround
However, the momentum shifted heavily to the Cowboys’ favor as they entered the upper weights. Oklahoma State’s wrestlers at 165, 174, 184, 197, and 285 pounds sealed the dual with victories which included bonus points at all but one weight.
Sawyer Bartelt, true freshman at 197 pounds, made his Hilton Coliseum debut, though he faced a challenging match against No. 7 Luke Surber.
Match-By-Match Results
No. 13 Iowa State 12, No. 3 Oklahoma State 27
- 125: Ethan Perryman (ISU) by major decision to #4 Troy Spratley (OSU), 20-10
- 133: #5 Evan Frost (ISU) by decision to Reece Witcraft (OSU), 9-4
- 141: #13 Jacob Frost (ISU) by decision to Tagen Jamison (OSU), 4-1 SV-1
- 149: #11 Paniro Johnson (ISU) by decision to Carter Young (OSU), 4-2
- 157: #12 Cody Chittum (ISU) by decision to Caleb Fish (OSU), 4-2
- 165: Cameron Amine (OSU) by decision to Aiden Riggins (ISU), 11-4
- 174: #3 Dean Hamiti Jr. (OSU) by technical fall to MJ Gaitan (ISU), 20-4 (5:20)
- 184: #3 Dustin Plott (OSU) by major decision to Evan Bockman (ISU), 11-2
- 197: Luke Surber (OSU) won injury default over Sawyer Bartelt (ISU), (6:37)
- 285: #3 Wyatt Hendrickson (OSU) by technical fall to Daniel Herrera (ISU), 16-0 (3:30)
Up Next
Iowa State Wrestling looks ahead to their next engagements. After a week off, the Cyclones will host Arizona State and Pittsburgh on February 7 and 9, respectively. Fans will be eager to see how this experience will shape the Cyclones’ preparation for these crucial matches.
Final Thoughts
This setback for Iowa State highlights the challenges of competition within the highly competitive Big 12 Conference. While the Cyclones demonstrated significant resilience and key victories, Oklahoma State’s upperweights solidified their dominance in this dual. This event serves as a valuable learning experience for the Cyclones, and fans can anticipate continued competitive action as the wrestling season progresses.
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