Taylor's Friday Challenge Sparks Cowboys' Dominant Response Against Cyclones — No. 5 OSU Rolls Over No. 3 Iowa State 24-9

Late takedowns from Vega, Swiderski, Robideau highlight team's growth in high-stakes dual meet

Daniel Allen

Feb 02, 2026 - 6 min read

Oklahoma State second-ranked Sergio Vega has his hand raised after defeating No. 3 Anthony Echemendia of Iowa State 4-2 at 141 pounds during the Cowboys' 24-9 victory over the third-ranked Cyclones Sunday at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Vega secured a crucial last-second takedown in the final period to clinch the go-ahead score and avoid sudden victory. – Photo Courtesy OSU Athletics

Taylor's Friday Challenge Sparks Cowboys' Dominant Response Against Cyclones — No. 5 OSU Rolls Over No. 3 Iowa State 24-9 — Oklahoma State second-ranked Sergio Vega has his hand raised after defeating No. 3 Anthony Echemendia of Iowa State 4-2 at 141 pounds during the Cowboys' 24-9 victory over the third-ranked Cyclones Sunday at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Vega secured a crucial last-second takedown in the final period to clinch the go-ahead score and avoid sudden victory. – Photo Courtesy OSU Athletics

David Taylor left Gallagher-Iba unsatisfied on Friday.

Despite a 31-point onslaught against No. 13 Northern Iowa, the Oklahoma State coach felt invalidated. Taylor said he felt like his wrestlers hadn’t maxed their effort. As if they settled for smaller victories rather than extending matches and stretching for bonus points.

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