Oregon State Wrestling Wins Second Consecutive Pac-12 Title

The Beavers continue their dominance in the conference, qualifying six wrestlers for the NCAA Championships.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Oregon State wrestling team claimed its second consecutive Pac-12 Championship on Friday, scoring 92.5 points to beat out conference rivals Little Rock, Cal Poly, and Cal State Bakersfield. Six Beaver wrestlers qualified for the upcoming NCAA Championships, with four of them winning individual conference titles in their respective weight classes.

Why it matters

Oregon State's wrestling program has established itself as one of the premier programs in the Western United States, winning 26 conference titles. This latest championship further cements their status and sets them up for potential individual national titles at the NCAA Championships.

The details

The Beavers were led by individual champions Gabe Whisenhunt (133 pounds), Nash Singleton (141 pounds), Matthew Olguin (165 pounds), and Daschle Lamer (174 pounds). Maximo Renteria (125 pounds) and Justin Rademacher (197 pounds) also qualified for the NCAA Championships by claiming second-place finishes in their weight classes.

  • The 2026 Pac-12 Wrestling Championships were held on Friday, March 7, 2026.
  • The NCAA Championships will take place from Thursday, March 19 to Saturday, March 21, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.

The players

Chris Pendleton

The head coach of the Oregon State wrestling team, who has led the Beavers to three Pac-12 titles in the last four seasons.

Gabe Whisenhunt

An Oregon State wrestler who won the 133-pound individual title at the Pac-12 Championships.

Nash Singleton

An Oregon State wrestler who won the 141-pound individual title at the Pac-12 Championships.

Matthew Olguin

An Oregon State wrestler who won the 165-pound individual title at the Pac-12 Championships.

Daschle Lamer

An Oregon State wrestler who won the 174-pound individual title at the Pac-12 Championships.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to build on this success and bring home some individual national titles at the NCAA Championships.”

— Chris Pendleton, Head Coach, Oregon State Wrestling (si.com)

What’s next

The six Oregon State wrestlers who qualified for the NCAA Championships will travel to Cleveland, Ohio to compete in the event from March 19-21, 2026.

The takeaway

Oregon State's wrestling program has established itself as a consistent powerhouse in the Pac-12, winning multiple conference titles in recent years. Their continued success sets them up for potential individual national championships at the upcoming NCAA tournament.