As the unofficial host of the inaugural National Duals Invitational Sponsored by Paycom, Oklahoma State likely had high expectations for the weekend, and while their participation ended a little sooner than they probably hoped, the Cowboys can be proud of their third-place finish. 

As the only team from Oklahoma participating in the event at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, OSU had to endure some extra pressure as the pride of the Sooner State, but the Cowboys appeared unfazed on the way to wins in three of their four duals. 

The tournament featured 11 of the top 12 teams from the 2025 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships and eight of the top 10 teams in the latest FloWrestling NCAA Division I Wrestling Rankings.

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The unique format for the weekend included a series of duals taking place across four mats at the BOK Center and an unprecedented top prize of $200,000 for the winning team. 

Oklahoma State, ranked No. 5 in the nation, was one of four undefeated teams Saturday in the 16-program bracket after picking up a 22-12 win over No. 12 Cornell in the opening round and a 23-11 victory against No. 7 NC State in the quarterfinals.

The Cowboys met No. 3 Iowa in Sunday morning's semifinals but came up short, falling 18-6.

Iowa moved on to face No. 8 Ohio State, a winner over No. 2 Nebraska, in the televised final, but the day wasn't done for Oklahoma State and Nebraska, which had the opportunity to wrestle for third place.

The Cowboys regained their stride and easily handled the Cornhuskers 33-6 to finish third and take home $150,000. Nebraska finished fourth and earned $75,000.

Oklahoma State is the most successful team in NCAA Division I wrestling history as far as team titles. The Cowboys have reached the pinnacle a record 34 times, including 16 of the first 20 editions (1928-1950).

The last one came in 2006 to complete a four-peat for OSU.

However, Oklahoma State had two individual national champions in 2025 – Dean Hamiti at 174 pounds and Wyatt Hendrickson in an upset at 285 pounds.

Competition at the National Duals Invitational took place throughout the day Saturday and Sunday, with Ohio State defeating Iowa 27-12 for the title Sunday night, live on ESPN2. OSU earned $200,000 for the win, and Iowa took home $150,000 as the runner-up.

Here's a look at how Oklahoma State did at the 2025 National Duals Invitational:

Oklahoma State vs. Nebraska Results - Third-Place Match

Oklahoma State 33, Nebraska 6: Oklahoma State Wrestling Wins

• 125lbs: Troy Spratley (Oklahoma State) vs. Alan Koehler (Nebraska): Spratley wins by Fall 2:59  
• 133lbs: Ronnie Ramirez (Oklahoma State) vs. Kael Lauridsen (Nebraska): Ramirez wins by Dec 9-3  
• 141lbs: Sergio Vega (Oklahoma State) vs. Brock Hardy (Nebraska): Vega wins by MD 13-2  
• 149lbs: Casey Swiderski (Oklahoma State) vs. Nikade Zinkin (Nebraska): Swiderski wins by Dec 7-6
• 157lbs: Landon Robideau (Oklahoma State) vs. Dez Garterell (Nebraska): Robideau wins by TF 21-6  
• 165lbs: LaDarion Lockett (Oklahoma State) vs. Unknown (Unattached): Lockett wins by Def Forf  
• 174lbs: Alex Facundo (Oklahoma State) vs. Christopher Minto (Nebraska): Facundo wins by Dec 2-1  
• 184lbs: Zack Ryder (Oklahoma State) vs. Silas Allred (Nebraska): Allred wins by Dec SV-1 5-2  
• 197lbs: Cody Merrill (Oklahoma State) vs. Camden McDanel (Nebraska): Merrill wins by Dec TB-1 2-1
• 285lbs: Konner Doucet (Oklahoma State) vs. AJ Ferrari (Nebraska): Ferrari wins by Dec 2-1

Iowa vs. Oklahoma State Results - Semifinals

Iowa 18, Oklahoma State 6: Iowa Wrestling Wins

• 125lbs: Dean Peterson (Iowa) vs. Troy Spratley (Oklahoma State): Peterson wins by Dec 5-4
• 133lbs: Drake Ayala (Iowa) vs. Ronnie Ramirez (Oklahoma State): Ayala wins by Dec 7-4 SV
• 141lbs: Nasir Bailey (Iowa) vs. Sergio Vega (Oklahoma State): Vega wins by Dec 3-0 SV
• 149lbs: Ryder Block (Iowa) vs. Casey Swiderski (Oklahoma State): Block wins by Dec 5-3
• 157lbs: Victor Voinovich III (Iowa) vs. Landon Robideau (Oklahoma State): Robideau wins by MD 16-5
• 165lbs: Michael Caliendo (Iowa) vs. LaDarion Lockett (Oklahoma State): Lockett wins by Dec 7-3
• 174lbs: Patrick Kennedy (Iowa) vs. Alex Facundo (Oklahoma State): Kennedy wins by Dec 4-1 SV
• 184lbs: Angelo Ferrari (Iowa) vs. Zack Ryder (Oklahoma State): Ferrari wins by Dec 4-2
• 197lbs: Massoma Endene (Iowa) vs. Cody Merrill (Oklahoma State): Endene wins by Dec 4-3
• 285lbs: Konner Doucet (Oklahoma State) vs. — : Doucet wins by For 0-0

NC State vs. Oklahoma State Results - Quarterfinals

Oklahoma State 23, NC State 11: Oklahoma State Wrestling Wins

• 125lbs: Vincent Robinson (NC State) vs. Troy Spratley (Oklahoma State): Robinson wins by Dec 3-2
• 133lbs: Zach Redding (NC State) vs. Ronnie Ramirez (Oklahoma State): Ramirez wins by Dec 4-2
• 141lbs: Ryan Jack (NC State) vs. Sergio Vega (Oklahoma State): Vega wins by Dec 2-0
• 149lbs: Koy Buesgens (NC State) vs. Casey Swiderski (Oklahoma State): Buesgens wins by Dec 2-1
• 157lbs: Jackson Arrington (NC State) vs. Landon Robideau (Oklahoma State): Robideau wins by Dec 8-2
• 165lbs: Will Denny (NC State) vs. LaDarion Lockett (Oklahoma State): Lockett wins by Dec 7-2
• 174lbs: Matty Singleton (NC State) vs. Alex Facundo (Oklahoma State): Singleton wins by Fall (5:10)
• 184lbs: Don Cates (NC State) vs. Zack Ryder (Oklahoma State): Ryder wins by Dec 2-1
• 197lbs: Cason Howle (NC State) vs. Cody Merrill (Oklahoma State): Merrill wins by Dec 5-1
• 285lbs: Everest Ouellette (NC State) vs. Konner Doucet (Oklahoma State): Doucet wins by TF 20-4 (4:34)

Cornell vs. Oklahoma State Results - Opening Round

Oklahoma State 22, Cornell 12: Oklahoma State Wrestling Wins

• 125lbs: Marcello Milani (Cornell) vs. Troy Spratley (Oklahoma State): Spratley wins by MD 14-5
• 133lbs: Tyler Ferrara (Cornell) vs. Richard Figueroa (Oklahoma State): Ferrara wins by Dec 11-9
• 141lbs: Gabriel Bouyssou (Cornell) vs. Sergio Vega (Oklahoma State): Vega wins by Dec 5-0
• 149lbs: Jaxon Joy (Cornell) vs. Casey Swiderski (Oklahoma State): Joy wins by Dec 5-3
• 157lbs: Benny Rogers (Cornell) vs. Landon Robideau (Oklahoma State): Robideau wins by TF 20-4 (5:27)
• 165lbs: Louie Cerchio (Cornell) vs. LaDarion Lockett (Oklahoma State): Lockett wins by Dec 6-3
• 174lbs: Simon Ruiz (Cornell) vs. Alex Facundo (Oklahoma State): Ruiz wins by Dec 2-0
• 184lbs: Christian Hansen (Cornell) vs. Zack Ryder (Oklahoma State): Crace wins by Dec 4-2
• 197lbs: Aiden Hanning (Cornell) vs. Cody Merrill (Oklahoma State): Merrill wins by Dec 8-2
• 285lbs: Ashton Davis (Cornell) vs. Konner Doucet (Oklahoma State): Doucet wins by MD 10-2

To read more about the Oklahoma State-Cornell showdown, check out this deep dive from FloWrestling’s Andrew Spey: Oklahoma State Wrestling vs. Cornell At National Duals Preview & Predictions

National Duals 2025 Team Placement

1. Ohio State
2. Iowa
3. Oklahoma State
4. Nebraska
5. Minnesota
6. Virginia Tech
7. Illinois
8. Missouri

More About The 2025 National Duals Invitational

The talented field at the 2025 National Duals Invitational included 16 of the most successful teams in college wrestling, boasting more than 60 NCAA team titles and hundreds of individual national championships. 

As announced in October, FloSports has signed a three-year media rights agreement to be the official home of the new event.

Invitations for the 2025 edition were extended to the top 12 teams at the 2025 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. The rest of the field was selected randomly from a pool of teams that finished from 13th through 24th at the 2025 NCAA Championships.

Of the 12 highest finishers last March, 11 agreed to participate in the first National Duals Invitational. 

The one that was missing, however – Penn State, the four-time defending national champion and winner of 12 of the last 14 NCAA team titles. Instead, the Nittany Lions had a home meet against Oklahoma on Friday.

The 2025 National Duals Invitational featured a prize purse of more than $1 million, including $50,000 in takedown bonuses that were added late for an additional incentive. 

How To Watch The 2025 National Duals Invitational

Wrestling fans in the United States can watch the action from 2025 National Duals Invitational live on FloWrestling and the FloSports app.

Highlights, replays and news also are available on FloWrestling.

The $200,000 championship match at the 2025 National Duals Invitational was broadcast live on ESPN2 on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. EST.

Who Competed At The 2025 National Duals Invitational Sponsored by Paycom?

The 2025 National Duals Invitational featured 16 of the most successful and revered programs in the history of college wrestling. 

The teams have combined for more than 60 NCAA team titles and more than 450 individual national championships. 

Here are the schools that competed at the BOK Center in Tulsa for the inaugural edition of the historic event:

• Arizona State
• Cornell
• Illinois
• Iowa
• Lehigh
• Little Rock
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• NC State
• Northern Iowa
• Oklahoma State
• Ohio State
• Virginia Tech

2025 National Duals Invitational Matchups And Bracket

Here are the first-round matchups for the inaugural National Duals Invitational

All Times Central

Saturday at 9 a.m.

• Iowa vs. Missouri
• Illinois vs. Little Rock
• Northern Iowa vs. NC State
• Oklahoma State vs. Cornell

Saturday at 11 a.m.

• Ohio State vs. Wyoming
• Virginia Tech vs. Minnesota
• Arizona State vs. Michigan
• Lehigh vs. Nebraska

Sunday at 10 a.m. (Semifinals)

• Iowa vs. Oklahoma State
• Ohio State vs. Nebraska

The official bracket for the 2025 National Duals Invitational can be found here.

How Was The Bracket For The 2025 National Duals Invitational Determined?

The National Duals Invitational seeding committee met prior to the Oct. 7 bracket reveal show to determine the tournament’s top four seeds. 

The other 12 teams were randomly drawn into the bracket. 

The random draw, coupled with the event’s elite level of competition, ensures wrestling fans will see highly competitive dual meets from the first whistle until the last.

The 16 teams in this year’s National Duals Invitational were determined in April, when the 12 highest-finishing teams at the 2025 NCAA Division I Championships were invited to compete in Tulsa. 

The remaining teams were selected randomly from a pool of teams that finished from 13th through 24th at the 2025 NCAA Championships.

Prize Purse For 2025 National Duals Invitational

• First Place - $200,000
• Second Place - $150,000  
• Third Place - $150,000
• Fourth Place - $75,000
• Fifth Place - $50,000
• Sixth Place - $40,000
• Seventh Place - $25,000
• Eighth Place - $20,000

*All teams received $20,000 just for attending the event.

**There were special takedown bonuses awarded during all first-round matches, the quarterfinals and the two consolations rounds. One team won a $10,000 bonus each round, and teams could win multiple times. 

Read more about the takedown bonuses: National Duals Invitational Introduces $50,000 In Team Takedown Bonuses

2025-2026 FloWrestling NCAA Division I Rankings

As of Nov. 12, 2025

1. Penn State – 113 points (Previous: 1)
2. Nebraska – 93 points (Previous: 2)
3. Iowa – 82 points (Previous: 3)
4. Iowa State – 79 points (Previous: 4)
5. OK State – 74 points (Previous: 5)
6. NC State – 59.5 points (Previous: 7)
7. Lehigh – 51.5 points (Previous: 6)
8. Ohio State – 51 points (Previous: 8)
9. Minnesota – 39.5 points (Previous: 9)
10. Michigan – 38 points (Previous: 12)
11. Illinois – 37.5 points (Previous: 10)
12. Stanford – 35 points (Previous: 11)
13. Cornell – 33.5 points (Previous: 13)
14. West Virginia – 25 points (Previous: 16)
15. Little Rock – 24 points (Previous: 15)
16. Penn – 23.5 points (Previous: 17)
17. Rutgers – 22.5 points (Previous: 14)
18. Virginia Tech – 18 points (Previous: 19)
19. Wisconsin – 17.5 points (Previous: 22)
20. Oklahoma – 16.5 points (Previous: 18)
21. Purdue – 16.5 points (Previous: 24)
22. Wyoming – 16 points (Previous: 23)
23. UNI – 14.5 points (Previous: 21)
24. Pittsburgh – 14 points (Previous: 25)
25. Maryland – 13.5 points (Previous: 26)

When Is The 2026 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships?

The 2026 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships will take place at the Rocket Arena in Cleveland from March 19-21.

2025 National Duals Invitational Sponsored by Paycom Bracket Reveal Show

Watch the bracket reveal show for the 2025 National Duals Invitational Sponsored by Paycom.

The show aired Oct. 7. 

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