Iowa @ Oklahoma State

Iowa Men's Wrestling knocked off Oklahoma State Men's Wrestling 22-9 in Stillwater, Oklahoma on February 25, 2024, picking up a road dual at Oklahoma State University. The Hawkeyes’ 13-point margin reflected a combination of steady scoring and one key bonus-point victory that swung the outcome.

The decisive moment came at 174 pounds, where Patrick Kennedy of Iowa beat Brayden Thompson of Oklahoma State 12-3 by major decision. Kennedy’s major not only earned him an emphatic individual win but also delivered four team points, the biggest single scoring play in the dual. That bonus was the clear separator in a matchup that otherwise featured tight team scoring.

Oklahoma State managed nine team points, but they could not match the extra credit from Kennedy’s performance. With the major decision padding Iowa’s total, the Hawkeyes’ collective scoring held up across the remaining weight classes and preserved a comfortable margin by the final whistle.

On neutral ground for conference pride — Big Ten Iowa versus Big 12 Oklahoma State — Kennedy’s 174-pound major stood out as the pivotal bout. The road victory in Stillwater will be remembered for that bonus-point swing that ultimately decided the dual.