Completed Event: Wrestling versus Northeastern State on November 1, 2026 , Win , 46, to, 0
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University of Oklahoma Athletics
Sunday, November 8
Greeley, Colo.
3 p.m. CT
University of Oklahoma
at
Northern Colorado
Photo by: Leeron Schneider/University of Oklahoma
November 07, 2026 | Wrestling
NORMAN – The No. 17 Oklahoma wrestling team (1-0) hits the road for it's first road dual of the 2026-27 season when they face Northern Colorado in a battle of former Big 12 foes. The first bout is set for 3 p.m. CT inside Bank of Colorado Arena and will stream on FloWrestling.
133: No. 18 Isaiah Powe (1-0)
141: No. 11 Tyler Wells (1-0)
149: No. 14 Jack Gioffre (1-0)
157: No. 14 Rafael Hipolito Jr. (1-0)
165: No. 7 Paddy Gallagher (0-0) or Owen Eck (1-0)
174: No. 30 Ty Eise (1-0)
184: No. 11 Brian Soldano (0-0) or Mason Ontiveros (0-0)
197: No. 28 Jersey Robb (1-0)
285: No. 24 Bradley Hil (1-0)
Oklahoma opened the season with a dominant 46-0 victory over in-state opponent Northeastern State on Nov. 1. The dual featured a pair of pins from seniors Bradley Hill (285) and Rafael Hipolito Jr. (157). Five Sooners recorded their first victories in an Oklahoma singlet, including senior Isaiah Powe (133), fifth-year Jack Gioffre (149), sophomore Ty Eise (174), freshman Mason Ontiveros (184) and senior Jersey Robb (197). Sophomore Sebastian Degennaro opened the dual with a 15-0 technical fall, while senior Tyler Wells recorded seven takedowns in a 21-6 technical fall victory. Junior Owen Eck added a 7-4 decision at 165 pounds. Oklahoma's 46-0 victory marked its largest margin of victory since 2017 and its first shutout since Dec. 21, 2024, when the Sooners defeated Southeast Community College 41-0.
The Sooners return three NCAA qualifiers from last season in fifth-year Brian Soldano and seniors Conrad Hendriksen and Tyler Wells, while adding 2026 All-American Paddy Gallagher (Ohio State). A total of seven Sooners qualified for the tournament, concluding head coach Roger Kish's third season at OU.
Sunday's matchup marks the seventh in series history. The last dual took place on November 21, 2021 in Greeley Colo. and the Sooners notched a 30-7 victory. The victory was highlighted by a fall from 165-pounder Troy Mantanona and major decisions by Jake Woodley (197), Justin Thomas (157) and Anthony Mantanona (174).
During the 2025-26 season, Northern Colorado compiled a 3-10 record, earning wins against Campbell, Cal Baptist and Air Force. The Bears were represented in the NCAA Tournament by the No. 9 seed at 133 pounds, Dominck Serrano and Mahonri Rushton.
Northern Colorado has two wrestlers ranked inside of the Intermat rankings including No. 30 Daniel Guanajuato at 125 pounds and No. 27 Carter Schmidt at 141 pounds.
During his time at Oklahoma, Ware was a two-time national champion in 2003 and 2005 and a four-time All-American at 141 pounds. A product of Edmond, Okla. Ware was an assistant coach with the Sooners from 2022-25.
Northern Colorado is also home to former Sooner Carter Scmidt, who is currently ranked No. 27 at 141 pounds by Intermat. Schmidt, a 2026 NCAA Qualifier, finished seventh at the Big 12 Championships at 133 and accumulated a 27-31 record in three years in a Sooner singlet.
Sooners appeared in the latest individual rankings (Nov. 3) from InterMat and FloWrestling at all 10 weight classes: Conrad Hendriksen (125), Tyler Wells (133), Isaiah Powe (141), Jack Gioffre (149), Rafael Hipolito Jr. (157), Paddy Gallagher (165), Ty Eise (174), Mason Ontiveros (184), Brian Soldano (184), Jersey Robb (197) and Bradley Hill (285).
PROJECTED LINEUP (WITH INTERMAT RANKING)
125: Sebastian Degennaro (1-0) or Mikey Ruiz (0-0)133: No. 18 Isaiah Powe (1-0)
141: No. 11 Tyler Wells (1-0)
149: No. 14 Jack Gioffre (1-0)
157: No. 14 Rafael Hipolito Jr. (1-0)
165: No. 7 Paddy Gallagher (0-0) or Owen Eck (1-0)
174: No. 30 Ty Eise (1-0)
184: No. 11 Brian Soldano (0-0) or Mason Ontiveros (0-0)
197: No. 28 Jersey Robb (1-0)
285: No. 24 Bradley Hil (1-0)
SOONER QUICK HITTERS
The No. 17 Oklahoma wrestling team hits the road for the first time in the 2026-27 when they face Northern Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 8 in a traditional 10-match dual. The first bout is set for 3 p.m. CT inside Bank of Colorado Arena and will stream on FloWrestling.Oklahoma opened the season with a dominant 46-0 victory over in-state opponent Northeastern State on Nov. 1. The dual featured a pair of pins from seniors Bradley Hill (285) and Rafael Hipolito Jr. (157). Five Sooners recorded their first victories in an Oklahoma singlet, including senior Isaiah Powe (133), fifth-year Jack Gioffre (149), sophomore Ty Eise (174), freshman Mason Ontiveros (184) and senior Jersey Robb (197). Sophomore Sebastian Degennaro opened the dual with a 15-0 technical fall, while senior Tyler Wells recorded seven takedowns in a 21-6 technical fall victory. Junior Owen Eck added a 7-4 decision at 165 pounds. Oklahoma's 46-0 victory marked its largest margin of victory since 2017 and its first shutout since Dec. 21, 2024, when the Sooners defeated Southeast Community College 41-0.
The Sooners return three NCAA qualifiers from last season in fifth-year Brian Soldano and seniors Conrad Hendriksen and Tyler Wells, while adding 2026 All-American Paddy Gallagher (Ohio State). A total of seven Sooners qualified for the tournament, concluding head coach Roger Kish's third season at OU.
SERIES HISTORY
Oklahoma leads the all-time series 5-1 against the Bears, including an undefeated 3-0 record in Norman. The first dual in the series took place in 1971, where the Sooners earned a 29-7 victory over Northern Colorado in Norman.Sunday's matchup marks the seventh in series history. The last dual took place on November 21, 2021 in Greeley Colo. and the Sooners notched a 30-7 victory. The victory was highlighted by a fall from 165-pounder Troy Mantanona and major decisions by Jake Woodley (197), Justin Thomas (157) and Anthony Mantanona (174).
SCOUTING THE BEARS
Sunday's dual against the Sooners will be the first for the Bears of the 2026-27 season and first being a member of the PAC-12 conference.During the 2025-26 season, Northern Colorado compiled a 3-10 record, earning wins against Campbell, Cal Baptist and Air Force. The Bears were represented in the NCAA Tournament by the No. 9 seed at 133 pounds, Dominck Serrano and Mahonri Rushton.
Northern Colorado has two wrestlers ranked inside of the Intermat rankings including No. 30 Daniel Guanajuato at 125 pounds and No. 27 Carter Schmidt at 141 pounds.
SOONER REUNION
Northern Colorado is head coached by former Sooner wrestler and assistant coach, Teyon WareDuring his time at Oklahoma, Ware was a two-time national champion in 2003 and 2005 and a four-time All-American at 141 pounds. A product of Edmond, Okla. Ware was an assistant coach with the Sooners from 2022-25.
Northern Colorado is also home to former Sooner Carter Scmidt, who is currently ranked No. 27 at 141 pounds by Intermat. Schmidt, a 2026 NCAA Qualifier, finished seventh at the Big 12 Championships at 133 and accumulated a 27-31 record in three years in a Sooner singlet.
SOONERS IN THE RANKINGS
Oklahoma is ranked No. 17 nationally by the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA). The Sooners were also ranked No. 17 in the NWCA preseason top 25. Ranked in the preseason poll for the fourth consecutive year, the Sooners earned their highest starting position since 2021.Sooners appeared in the latest individual rankings (Nov. 3) from InterMat and FloWrestling at all 10 weight classes: Conrad Hendriksen (125), Tyler Wells (133), Isaiah Powe (141), Jack Gioffre (149), Rafael Hipolito Jr. (157), Paddy Gallagher (165), Ty Eise (174), Mason Ontiveros (184), Brian Soldano (184), Jersey Robb (197) and Bradley Hill (285).
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