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Cowboy Wrestling Claims Second Consecutive Big 12 Title
Oklahoma State University wrestling team wins Big 12 Conference championship for second year in a row.
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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The Oklahoma State University wrestling team won the Big 12 Conference championship for the second consecutive year, scoring 176 points - the second-highest point total in tournament history. The Cowboys sent eight wrestlers to the finals, with four claiming individual titles, including Jax Forrest who was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Wrestler.
Why it matters
Oklahoma State University has a storied wrestling program, and this second consecutive Big 12 title is an important step towards their goal of winning the NCAA championship. The Cowboys' dominant performance showcases the strength and depth of their roster as they prepare for the upcoming NCAA tournament.
The details
The Cowboys claimed their 55th Big 12 Conference wrestling title, scoring 176 points - the second-highest point total in tournament history. They sent eight wrestlers to the finals, with Casey Swiderski, Troy Spratley, Sergio Vega, and Jax Forrest all winning individual titles. Forrest was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Wrestler after winning his matches by technical fall. Landon Robideau, Dee Lockett, Alex Facundo and Konner Doucet all finished as runners-up, but all 10 Cowboy wrestlers qualified for the NCAA Championships.
- The Big 12 Wrestling Championships took place this past weekend in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- This was the second consecutive Big 12 title for the Oklahoma State University wrestling team.
The players
Oklahoma State University Wrestling Team
The Oklahoma State University wrestling team is one of the most successful collegiate wrestling programs in the country, with 55 Big 12 Conference titles and multiple NCAA championships.
Jax Forrest
A true freshman wrestler for Oklahoma State University, Jax Forrest won the 197-pound weight class at the Big 12 Championships and was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Wrestler.
What’s next
All 10 Oklahoma State University wrestlers who competed at the Big 12 Championships have qualified for the upcoming NCAA Championships, where the Cowboys will look to win their first national title since 2016.
The takeaway
Oklahoma State University's wrestling program continues to be one of the elite programs in the country, as evidenced by their second consecutive Big 12 Conference championship. The Cowboys' dominant performance and ability to qualify their entire roster for the NCAA Championships positions them as a top contender for the national title.
