2025 National Duals Invitational Sponsored by Paycom

Iowa Wrestling Results From National Duals Invitational 2025

Here's a look at how Iowa performed at the 2025 National Duals Invitational, where the Hawkeyes fell to Ohio State in the final. See the Iowa results now.

Nov 16, 2025 by Matt Cannizzaro

Iowa Wrestling Results From National Duals Invitational 2025

The No. 3-ranked Iowa wrestling team was dominant Saturday at the inaugural National Duals Invitational Sponsored by Paycom, but the Hawkeyes fell short in the championship match Sunday, losing to No. 8 Ohio State 27-12.

The title bout was broadcast live on ESPN2 and saw the Buckeyes jump out to a 21-0 advantage. Though Iowa rallied back with four consecutive match victories, the damage already was done.

The tournament was held at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and featured 11 of the top 12 teams from the 2025 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships and eight of the top 10 teams in the latest FloWrestling NCAA Division I Wrestling Rankings.

The unique format for the weekend includes a series of duals taking place across four mats at the BOK Center and an unprecedented top prize of $200,000 for the winning team.

To get to the championship showdown with Ohio State, Iowa cruised to a 34-3 win against No. Missouri in the opening round Saturday and slipped past No. 11 Illinois in the quarterfinals later in the day, 24-13.

The four undefeated teams Saturday advanced to the semifinals Sunday morning.

Iowa defeated Oklahoma State 18-6, while Ohio State defeated Nebraska 33-3 to set up the final match.

Nebraska and Oklahoma State then met to determine third and fourth place, with the Cowboys topping the Cornhuskers 33-6.

Ohio State took home the $200,000 for the win, while Iowa earned $150,000 as the runner-up. Oklahoma State claimed $150,000 for third place, and Nebraska went home with $75,000.

Competition at the National Duals Invitational took place throughout the day Saturday and Sunday and featured nearly 30 dual matches.

Iowa is one of only three teams since 2008 to win a team title at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, which it did three consecutive times from 2008-2010 and again in 2021.

Here's a look at how the Hawkeyes fared this weekend at the BOK Center:

Iowa vs. Ohio State Results - Championship

Ohio State 27, Iowa 12: Ohio State Wrestling Wins

125lbs: Dean Peterson (Iowa) vs. Nic Bouzakis (Ohio State): Bouzakis wins by Fall 1:34
133lbs: Drake Ayala (Iowa) vs. Ben Davino (Ohio State): Davino wins by Dec 10-4
141lbs: Nasir Bailey (Iowa) vs. Jesse Mendez (Ohio State): Mendez wins by TF 17-1 6:13
149lbs: Ryder Block (Iowa) vs. Ethan Stiles (Ohio State): Stiles wins by Dec 3-2
157lbs: Victor Voinovich III (Iowa) vs. Brandon Cannon (Ohio State): Cannon wins by MD 14-2
165lbs: Michael Caliendo (Iowa) vs. Paddy Gallagher (Ohio State): Caliendo wins by Dec 4-1 SV
174lbs: Patrick Kennedy (Iowa) vs. Carson Kharchla (Ohio State): Kennedy wins by Dec 4-1 SV
184lbs: Angelo Ferrari (Iowa) vs. Dylan Fishback (Ohio State): Ferrari wins by Dec 4-1 SV
197lbs: Massoma Endene (Iowa) vs. Seth Shumate (Ohio State): Endene wins by Dec 8-3
285lbs: Nick Feldman (Ohio State) vs. — : Feldman wins by For 0-0

Iowa vs. Oklahoma State Results - Semifinals

Iowa 18, Oklahoma State 6: Iowa Wrestling Wins

125lbs: Dean Peterson (Iowa) vs. Troy Spratley (Oklahoma State): Peterson wins by Dec 5-4
133lbs: Drake Ayala (Iowa) vs. Ronnie Ramirez (Oklahoma State): Ayala wins by Dec 7-4 SV
141lbs: Nasir Bailey (Iowa) vs. Sergio Vega (Oklahoma State): Vega wins by Dec 3-0 SV
149lbs: Ryder Block (Iowa) vs. Casey Swiderski (Oklahoma State): Block wins by Dec 5-3
157lbs: Victor Voinovich III (Iowa) vs. Landon Robideau (Oklahoma State): Robideau wins by MD 16-5
165lbs: Michael Caliendo (Iowa) vs. LaDarion Lockett (Oklahoma State): Lockett wins by Dec 7-3
174lbs: Patrick Kennedy (Iowa) vs. Alex Facundo (Oklahoma State): Kennedy wins by Dec 4-1 SV
184lbs: Angelo Ferrari (Iowa) vs. Zack Ryder (Oklahoma State): Ferrari wins by Dec 4-2
197lbs: Massoma Endene (Iowa) vs. Cody Merrill (Oklahoma State): Endene wins by Dec 4-3
285lbs: Konner Doucet (Oklahoma State) vs. — : Doucet wins by For 0-0

Iowa vs. Illinois Results - Quarterfinals

Iowa 24, Illinois 13: Iowa Wrestling Wins

125lbs: Dean Peterson (Iowa) vs. Spencer Moore (Illinois): Peterson wins by Dec 4-2
133lbs: Drake Ayala (Iowa) vs. Lucas Byrd (Illinois): Byrd wins by Dec 7-2
141lbs: Nasir Bailey (Iowa) vs. Joey Ruzic (Illinois): Bailey wins by TF 17-2 (4:15)
149lbs: Kael Voinovich (Iowa) vs. Danny Nini (Illinois): Voinovich wins by Dec 2-1
157lbs: Jordan Williams (Iowa) vs. Kannon Webster (Illinois): Webster wins by MD 11-2
165lbs: Michael Caliendo (Iowa) vs. Braeden Scoles (Illinois): Caliendo wins by Dec 9-4
174lbs: Patrick Kennedy (Iowa) vs. Colin Kelly (Illinois): Kennedy wins by Dec 5-3
184lbs: Angelo Ferrari (Iowa) vs. Chris Moore (Illinois): Ferrari wins by Dec 7-3
197lbs: Massoma Endene (Iowa) vs. Cade Lautt (Illinois): Endene wins by MD 14-4
285lbs: Gage Marty (Iowa) vs. Luke Luffman (Illinois): Luffman wins by Def 3:22

Iowa vs. Missouri Results - Opening Round

Iowa 34, Missouri 3: Iowa Wrestling Wins

125lbs: Leo DeLuca (Iowa) vs. Mack Mauger (Missouri): DeLuca wins by Dec 2-0
133lbs: Drake Ayala (Iowa) vs. Kade Moore (Missouri): Ayala wins by Fall (3:57)
141lbs: Nasir Bailey (Iowa) vs. Zeke Seltzer (Missouri): Bailey wins by Dec 2-0
149lbs: Ryder Block (Iowa) vs. Josh Edmond (Missouri): Block wins by Dec 2-1 TB1
157lbs: Jordan Williams (Iowa) vs. Seth Mendoza (Missouri): Williams wins by Dec 8-1
165lbs: Michael Caliendo (Iowa) vs. Maxx Mayfield (Missouri): Caliendo wins by MD 11-3
174lbs: Patrick Kennedy (Iowa) vs. Cam Steed (Missouri): Kennedy wins by Dec 6-4
184lbs: Angelo Ferrari (Iowa) vs. Aeoden Sinclair (Missouri): Ferrari wins by Dec 3-2 TB1
197lbs: Massoma Endene (Iowa) vs. Evan Bates (Missouri): Endene wins by Fall (2:20)
285lbs: Gage Marty (Iowa) vs. Jarrett Stoner (Missouri): Stoner wins by Dec 2-0

To read more about the Iowa-Missouri showdown, check out this deep dive from FloWrestling’s David Bray: Iowa Wrestling vs. Missouri At National Duals Invitational Preview & Predictions

National Duals 2025 Team Placement

Ohio State
Iowa
Oklahoma State
Nebraska
Minnesota
Virginia Tech
Illinois
Missouri

More About The 2025 National Duals Invitational

The talented field at the 2025 National Duals Invitational included 16 of the most successful teams in college wrestling, boasting more than 60 NCAA team titles and hundreds of individual national championships.

As announced in October, FloSports has signed a three-year media rights agreement to be the official home of the new event.

Invitations for the 2025 edition were extended to the top 12 teams at the 2025 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. The rest of the field was selected randomly from a pool of teams that finished from 13th through 24th at the 2025 NCAA Championships.

Of the 12 highest finishers last March, 11 agreed to participate in the first National Duals Invitational.

The one that was missing, however – Penn State, the four-time defending national champion and winner of 12 of the last 14 NCAA team titles. Instead, the Nittany Lions had a home meet against Oklahoma on Friday.

The 2025 National Duals Invitational featured a prize purse of more than $1 million, including $50,000 in takedown bonuses that were added late for an additional incentive.

How To Watch The 2025 National Duals Invitational

Wrestling fans in the United States can watch the action from 2025 National Duals Invitational live on FloWrestling and the FloSports app.

Highlights, replays and news also are available on FloWrestling.

The $200,000 championship match at the 2025 National Duals Invitational was broadcast live on ESPN2 on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. EST.

2025 National Duals Invitational Sponsored by Paycom

Who Competed At The 2025 National Duals Invitational Sponsored by Paycom?

The 2025 National Duals Invitational featured 16 of the most successful and revered programs in the history of college wrestling.

The teams have combined for more than 60 NCAA team titles and more than 450 individual national championships.

Here are the schools that competed at the BOK Center in Tulsa for the inaugural edition of the historic event:

Arizona State
Cornell
Illinois
Iowa
Lehigh
Little Rock
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
NC State
Northern Iowa
Oklahoma State
Ohio State
Virginia Tech

2025 National Duals Invitational Matchups And Bracket

Here are the first-round matchups for the inaugural National Duals Invitational

All Times Central

Saturday at 9 a.m.

Saturday at 11 a.m.

Sunday at 10 a.m. (Semifinals)

Iowa vs. Oklahoma State
Ohio State vs. Nebraska

The official bracket for the 2025 National Duals Invitational can be found here.

How Was The Bracket For The 2025 National Duals Invitational Determined?

The National Duals Invitational seeding committee met prior to the Oct. 7 bracket reveal show to determine the tournament’s top four seeds.

The other 12 teams were randomly drawn into the bracket.

The random draw, coupled with the event’s elite level of competition, ensures wrestling fans will see highly competitive dual meets from the first whistle until the last.

The 16 teams in this year’s National Duals Invitational were determined in April, when the 12 highest-finishing teams at the 2025 NCAA Division I Championships were invited to compete in Tulsa.

The remaining teams were selected randomly from a pool of teams that finished from 13th through 24th at the 2025 NCAA Championships.

Prize Purse For 2025 National Duals Invitational

First Place - $200,000
Second Place - $150,000
Third Place - $150,000
Fourth Place - $75,000
Fifth Place - $50,000
Sixth Place - $40,000
Seventh Place - $25,000
Eighth Place - $20,000

*All teams will receive $20,000 just for attending the event.

**There will be special takedown bonuses awarded during all first-round matches, the quarterfinals and the two consolations rounds. One team will win a $10,000 bonus each round, and teams can win multiple times.

Read more about the takedown bonuses: National Duals Invitational Introduces $50,000 In Team Takedown Bonuses

2025-2026 FloWrestling NCAA Division I Rankings

As of Nov. 12, 2025

Penn State – 113 points (Previous: 1)
Nebraska – 93 points (Previous: 2)
Iowa – 82 points (Previous: 3)
Iowa State – 79 points (Previous: 4)
OK State – 74 points (Previous: 5)
NC State – 59.5 points (Previous: 7)
Lehigh – 51.5 points (Previous: 6)
Ohio State – 51 points (Previous: 8)
Minnesota – 39.5 points (Previous: 9)
Michigan – 38 points (Previous: 12)
Illinois – 37.5 points (Previous: 10)
Stanford – 35 points (Previous: 11)
Cornell – 33.5 points (Previous: 13)
West Virginia – 25 points (Previous: 16)
Little Rock – 24 points (Previous: 15)
Penn – 23.5 points (Previous: 17)
Rutgers – 22.5 points (Previous: 14)
Virginia Tech – 18 points (Previous: 19)
Wisconsin – 17.5 points (Previous: 22)
Oklahoma – 16.5 points (Previous: 18)
Purdue – 16.5 points (Previous: 24)
Wyoming – 16 points (Previous: 23)
UNI – 14.5 points (Previous: 21)
Pittsburgh – 14 points (Previous: 25)
Maryland – 13.5 points (Previous: 26)

When Is The 2026 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships?

The 2026 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships will take place at the Rocket Arena in Cleveland from March 19-21.

2025 National Duals Invitational Sponsored by Paycom Bracket Reveal Show

Watch the bracket reveal show for the 2025 National Duals Invitational Sponsored by Paycom.

The show aired Oct. 7.

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