The 7-3 Iowa State Cyclones return to the mat on Friday January 24th at 7 pm to take on Oklahoma in Ames Iowa. The dual features 16 ranked wrestlers, with 6 head to head ranked matches.
Don’t Miss: 3 bouts really stick out to me. 125,184, and 197 if Christian Carroll wrestles. DJ Parker and Evan Bockman should be the bout of the night!
History: Iowa State leads the series with 56 wins to 42 losses and 3 ties. Iowa State has won the last 6 meetings, between the two storied programs. This years dual looks to be very closely contested.
Keys To Victory: Iowa State is favored in 6 of the 10 bouts. Oklahoma is favored in just 3 bouts. Iowa State needs to win those 6 bouts. Oklahoma needs to win the 3 they are favored in, and pick up an upset at 184 and also to win the toss up bout at 197. Bonus points are also a must.
125 #14 Kysen Terukina vs Lorenzo, Antonio #23
133 Evan Frost #5 vs Belton, Cleveland #23
141 Jacob Frost #14 vs Alex Braun
149 Anthony Ecemendia #6 vs McDougald, Willie #11
157 Cody Chittum #8 vs Landyn Sommer
165 Aiden Riggins vs Picklo, Tate #30
174 MJ Gaiten vs Sax, Gaven #9
184 Evan Bockman #12 vs DJ Parker #21
197 Christian Carroll #19 or Nate Schon vs Brad Hill #21
285 Daniel Herrera #26 vs Mora, Juan #19
Conclusion: I see Iowa State picking up wins at 125, 133, 141, 149, 157, 165, and Heavyweight. Oklahoma wins 174, 184, 197. With a final score 24-9. Many of these matches will come right down to the final minute of action. Don’t miss this one! The dual is expected to be broadcast on ESPN+.