Lockett's Last-Second Heroics Highlight OSU's Dominant Win Over UNI

Freshman seals 6-4 comeback decision with 5 seconds left as No. 5 Cowboys defeat No. 13 Panthers 34-3

Daniel Allen

Jan 31, 2026 - 5 min read

Oklahoma State freshman LaDarion "Dee" Lockett stands over Northern Iowa's Ryder Downey after securing a dramatic 6-4 decision victory with a takedown in the final 5 seconds Friday night at Gallagher-Iba Arena. – Photo Courtesy OSU Athletics

Lockett's Last-Second Heroics Highlight OSU's Dominant Win Over UNI — Oklahoma State freshman LaDarion "Dee" Lockett stands over Northern Iowa's Ryder Downey after securing a dramatic 6-4 decision victory with a takedown in the final 5 seconds Friday night at Gallagher-Iba Arena. – Photo Courtesy OSU Athletics

As he locked eyes with his opponent, Dee Lockett felt like time had frozen.

Lockett, Oklahoma State’s second-ranked 165-pounder, found himself in unchartered territory. Through nine matches as a freshman, he had yet to surrender a takedown. Until Friday.

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