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OU Defeats Northern Colorado in First Road Dual of the Season

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GREELEY, Colo. — Seniors Bradley Hill and Rafael Hipolito Jr. each recorded their second pin of the season as the No. 17 Oklahoma wrestling team defeated Northern Colorado 41-4 Sunday afternoon at Bank of Colorado Arena.

Seven of the 10 bouts produced bonus points for the Sooners, who won nine matches. Oklahoma’s 37-point margin of victory marked its largest in series history against the Bears.

Oklahoma recorded three pins, its most in a dual this season. Hill (1:04) and Hipolito Jr. (2:18) each secured their second falls of the season, while sophomore Ty Eise earned his first pin as a Sooner in 4:15.

Senior Isaiah Powe recorded his second technical fall of the season, earning an 18-2 victory in just 2:16.

Two Sooners picked up victories over ranked opponents. Sophomore Sebastian Degennaro defeated No. 30 Daniel Guanajuato by decision, 7-1, while senior Tyler Wells earned a 10-4 decision over former Sooner and No. 27-ranked Carter Schmidt.

Freshman Mason Ontiveros continued his strong start to his collegiate career, recording his second career technical fall with a 19-4 victory.

Senior Jersey Robb secured a major decision with two takedowns in the final period to earn an 11-3 victory.

Fifth-year senior Jack Gioffre used a five-point first period to earn a 7-5 decision in the closest bout of the dual.

UP NEXT 

Oklahoma returns home to host No. 1 Penn State on Sunday Night inside McCasland Field House. First bout is set for 7 p.m. and the dual will stream on ESPN+. Sunday’s matchup serves as Military Appreciation Night and Alumni Night, highlighted by a challenge coin giveaway to all current and former members of the military.

RESULTS

#17 Oklahoma 41, Northern Colorado 4

125: Sebastian Degennaro (OU) def. No. 30 Daniel Guanajuato (UNC), Dec 7-1 | OU 3, UNC 0

133: No. 18 Isaiah Powe (OU) def. Mikai Alirez (UNC), TF 18-2 (2:16) | OU 8, UNC 0

141: No. 11 Tyler Wells (OU) def. No. 27 Carter Schmidt (UNC), Dec 10-4 | OU 11, UNC 0

149: No. 14 Jack Gioffre (OU) def. Ramon Salazar (UNC), Dec 7-5 | OU 14, UNC 0

157: No. 14 Rafael Hipolito Jr. (OU) def. Roman Cruz (UNC), Fall (2:18) | OU 20, UNC 0

165: Murphy Menke (UNC) def. Owen Eck (OU), MD 18-7 | OU 20, UNC 4

174: No. 30 Ty Eise (OU) def. Banks Norby (UNC), Fall (4:15) | OU 26, UNC 4

184: Mason Ontiveros (OU) def. Maddux Najera (UNC), TF 19-4 (5:50) | OU 31, UNC 4

197: No. 28 Jersey Robb (OU) def. Tyler Perry (UNC), MD 11-3 | OU 35, UNC 4

285: No. 24 Bradley Hill (OU) def. Remington Peterson (UNC), Fall (1:04) | OU 41 UNC 4