Oklahoma Rolls Past Rider 24-10 on Senior Day

Sunday, February 5

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Carson Berryhill takes Asa Terrel down with less than 30 seconds remaining in his final bout at McCasland Field House.

Photo by: Ty Russell

Oklahoma Rolls Past Rider 24-10 on Senior Day

February 05, 2023 | Wrestling

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In the final home dual of the 2022-23 season, the Oklahoma wrestling team trounced Rider 24-10 Sunday afternoon.

Rider (4-5, 2-1 MAC) entered the dual with three ranked wrestlers against the Sooners' (8-5, 1-3 Big 12) six. OU's win snaps its three-dual losing streak ahead of finishing the season against three top-20 opponents.

"It's another good victory for the team," head coach Lou Rosselli said. "We had some seniors that got to wrestle and won today. It's exciting for Jacob and Carson to both win in their final dual at McCasland."

On Senior Day, Jacob Butler strolled past Colton Washleski via a 6-1 decision in the 157-pound bout. With two takedowns in the first and second period, the senior soundly tied the dual up 3-3. Butler now has 36 victories in his collegiate career.

Following Butler, No. 17 Gerrit Nijenhuis tripped Hunter Mays up with 30 seconds remaining to break a 1-1 tie and win the 165-pound battle by a 3-1 decision.

In the 184-pound battle, Keegan Moore fended off a late rally by Isaac Dean with a RT point to grant him the 4-3 victory.

In his final bout at McCasland, Carson Berryhill was victorious over Asa Terrell 6-4 after earning the winning takedown with less than 30 seconds left. His win in the 197-pound bout powered the Sooners past the Broncs 12-6.

In a top-30 battle, No. 14 Josh Heindselman toppled No. 33 David Szuba 8-3 after accumulating six points in the final period.

At 125 pounds, No. 21 Joey Prata snapped a 3-3 tie with a quick escape in the third to defeat Tyler Klinsky 4-3.

Earning his first pin as a Sooner, No. 27 Wyatt Henson flattened Richie Koehler at the 5:59 mark after leading 14-6.

No. 19 Mitch Moore dropped the opening 149-pound bout to No. 23 Quinn Kinner 4-0. Despite leading going into the third period, No. 20 Tate Picklo fell short to Michael Wilson 3-1. In the final match of the day, Gabe Vidlak fell 8-0 to No. 26 McKenzie Bell.

"I think this win will give us momentum as we have three more duals, the Big 12 Championship, and NCAA Championships to go," Rosselli said. "I was excited that this win could give us energy for these next few weeks."

Oklahoma will travel to the Dakotas to square off against No. 16 North Dakota State at 7 p.m. CT on Friday, Feb. 10 and No. 17 South Dakota State at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12.