Arizona State @ Oklahoma State

Oklahoma State beat Arizona State 28-9 in Stillwater, Oklahoma on February 2, 2024, handing the Sun Devils a sizable defeat in the Big 12 dual. The Cowboys’ bonus-point production made the difference, turning what could have been a closer meet into a clear team victory.

Four bonus wins stood out. Troy Spratley at 125 won 13-5 by major decision, and Tagen Jamison at 141 followed with a 16-5 major. Luke Surber delivered another major decision at 197, cruising to a 17-4 result. The decisive blow came at 184 when Dustin Plott pinned Max Wilner, the fall adding six team points and widening the gap.

That pin felt like the turning point; with four major decisions and a fall, Oklahoma State piled up bonus points that Arizona State could not match. The Sun Devils managed nine team points overall, but the Cowboys’ string of bonus victories created separation and left little room for a comeback.

In the end, Oklahoma State’s ability to convert several matches into bonus-point wins determined the dual. The 19-point margin underscored the impact of majors and a pin in a conference meeting on the Cowboys’ home mat.