Cowboys Roll Past Missouri 33-3 in Columbia Road Win

From the moment of the opening bout, Oklahoma State dominated.

No. 5 OSU rolled past No. 18 Missouri 33-3 on Friday at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, courtesy of a night unabridged of stellar offense, sound defense and complete and utter dominance. OSU surrendered only one takedown on the night, as the Cowboys clinched nine of 10 bouts, with three of those wins coming in bonus-point fashion.

With the win, the Cowboys (10-1) have now logged at least 30 team points for the sixth time this season, and clinched a double-digit win total for the second time in as many seasons under coach David Taylor.

Here are three takeaways from the dual.

OSU wrestler Troy Spratley in orange Cowboys singlet stands on mat during 125-pound bout against Missouri at Hearnes Center in Cowboys 33-3 dual meet victory Jan. 23, 2026 in Columbia — Oklahoma State's Troy Spratley stands on the mat during his 125-pound bout against Missouri's Mack Mauger in the Cowboys' 33-3 victory Friday night at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Missouri. – Photo courtesy OSU Athletics

Bonus points set the tone for OSU onslaught

Per the usual, it started at 125 with Troy Spratley.

Leading 24th-ranked Mack Mauger of Missouri by only 6 points heading into the final period, the seventh-ranked Spratley ignited down the stretch. Three takedowns, a stall and escape point lifted him to a 19-5 major decision, falling just short of a tech fall in the bout’s winding seconds.

From that point on, it was all OSU.

Freshman 133-pounder Jax Forrest utilized his third of five redshirt dates. But it worked in his favor, as the 14th-ranked Forrest cruised to a bonus-point victory against No. 26 Gage Walker of Missouri.

OSU freshman wrestler Jax Forrest crouches on mat in orange singlet before 133-pound bout against Missouri at Hearnes Center during Cowboys 33-3 dual meet win Jan. 23, 2026 — Oklahoma State freshman Jax Forrest waits to begin his 133-pound bout against Missouri's Gage Walker during the Cowboys' 33-3 win Friday night at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Missouri. Forrest cruised to a 16-1 technical fall victory, improving to 2-0 on the season with two bonus-point wins. – Photo courtesy OSU Athletics

By the end of the first period, Forrest had logged two takedowns and 6 combined near-fall points to take a 12-1 advantage. Less than a minute later, a takedown and escape point clinched a 16-1 tech fall for Forrest. As of Friday, the first-year prospect has posted two bonus-point wins in his first two matches as a Cowboy.

And it didn’t stop there.

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At 141, it took second-ranked Sergio Vega just 1:32 to bully his way to a pin of Missouri’s Ethan Mendoza. The freshman wrestler improved to 10-0 this season and earned his second victory-by-fall of January.

By then, the Cowboys led 15-0. Slowly but surely, the Hearnes Center began emptying.

Robideau downs former Cowboy, Teague Travis

The 157-pound bout headlined Friday's dual. With good reason, too.

Former OSU 149-pound starter Teague Travis transferred to Missouri in December after losing his spot to freshman Landon Robideau. During his weekly media availability Wednesday, David Taylor declined to comment in depth on the unfamiliarity of seeing Travis suit up in an opposing singlet.

OSU freshman wrestler Landon Robideau in orange Cowboys singlet stands on mat at Hearnes Center during 157-pound bout against Missouri in Cowboys 33-3 dual meet victory Jan. 23, 2026 — Oklahoma State freshman Landon Robideau stands on the mat during his 157-pound bout against former Cowboy Teague Travis in the Cowboys' 33-3 victory over Missouri Friday night at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Missouri. The sixth-ranked Robideau defeated No. 16 Travis 4-0 for his first shutout win of the season. – Photo courtesy OSU Athletics

A takedown in the first period gave the sixth-ranked Robideau an early lead he wouldn’t relinquish. Shortly after, an escape and riding-time point clinched a 5-0 decision in favor of Robideau against No. 16 Travis.

Friday marked only the third time this year Robideau hasn’t clinched bonus points, but in the end, it sufficed. It also marked his first shutout win of the season.

After the match, a sentimental Taylor greeted Travis matside with a handshake and a hug. The two exchanged words before both returned to their respective benches, and the dual went on.

Facundo earns top-10 win

Since December, Alex Facundo’s stock has skyrocketed. That trend prolonged in Columbia.

OSU wrestler Alex Facundo in orange Cowboys singlet competes against Missouri opponent in black Mizzou singlet at 174 pounds during Cowboys 33-3 dual meet victory at Hearnes Center Jan. 23, 2026 — Oklahoma State's Alex Facundo competes against Missouri's Cam Steed during their 174-pound bout in the Cowboys' 33-3 victory Friday night at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Missouri. – Photo courtesy OSU Athletics

In perhaps what was Friday’s main event at 174, the seventh-ranked Facundo downed No. 10 Cam Steed of Missouri via a 2-1 decision. Facundo didn’t showcase his flashy offensive as he has in past bouts, but strategic moves and stellar defense guided him to another ranked win amid a brutal slate.

The road ahead for Facundo doesn't ease up, either. But for now, his recent success is establishing him as one of the dominant wrestlers within the 174-pound weight class.

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