STILLWATER — The Oklahoma State wrestling team secured a 30-12 victory over West Virginia in a conference dual meet held at Gallagher-Iba Arena on January 19, 2025. The event drew 8257 spectators. The dual featured several bonus-point victories across multiple weight classes.

Early Mountaineers Momentum

The action began at 125 pounds where Jett Strickenberger (West Virginia) secured a pin in 2:52 to give the visitors an early lead at Oklahoma State 0, West Virginia 6. The 133-pound bout saw Cael Hughes (Oklahoma State) secured a decision victory (9-6), narrowing the gap at Oklahoma State 3, West Virginia 6. At 141 pounds, Tagen Jamison (Oklahoma State) earned a major decision (14-4), giving the home team the lead at Oklahoma State 7, West Virginia 6.

Match Turning Point

The momentum firmly shifted to Cowboys beginning at 174 pounds, as the home team put together a crucial streak of 4 consecutive victories. At 174 pounds, Dean Hamiti Jr. won by technical fall, followed by Dustin Plott with a technical fall at 184 pounds, followed by Luke Surber with a decision at 197 pounds, and at 285 pounds, Wyatt Hendrickson capped the run with a pin, pushing the score to Oklahoma State 30, West Virginia 12.

Sealing the Victory

at 184 pounds, Dustin Plott (Oklahoma State) earned a technical fall in 4:43 (19-4), The team victory was mathematically secured at 197 pounds when Luke Surber secured a decision victory (6-5), making the final score Oklahoma State 24, West Virginia 12. In the final bout at 285 pounds, Wyatt Hendrickson earned a fall in 0:43, making the final score Oklahoma State 30, West Virginia 12.

Takedown Statistics

In the takedown battle, Oklahoma State led with a 17 takedown advantage. Overall, Oklahoma State finished with 23 takedowns to West Virginia's 6. Dustin Plott (Oklahoma State) led all wrestlers with 6 takedowns, followed by Dean Hamiti Jr. (Oklahoma State) with 5 takedowns and Tagen Jamison (Oklahoma State) with 4 takedowns.

Bout-by-Bout Analysis