T he Oklahoma State Cowboys wrestling program exploded onto the scene this season. The long history of Cowboys wrestling was solidified by the legacy built by the great John Smith

Coach David Taylor and the third-ranked Oklahoma State wrestling team will continue their pursuit of a Big 12 championship beginning at noon Sunday at the BOK Center in Tulsa. Here's what you need to know about the OSU and OU wrestling teams at the Big 12 wrestling championships Sunday: More: Oklahoma State wrestling sends 6 to finals on event-filled Day 1 at Big 12 Championships Live results from Oklahoma State,

The Oklahoma State wrestling program claimed its 56th overall conference championship and its first since 2021 Sunday night, finishing the

Oklahoma State hasn’t won the Big 12 Tournament since 2021, although the Cowboys finished second in each of the last two seasons.

Travis Teague had not wrestled since November when he stepped foot on the mats this weekend. Why did he choose to risk so much this weekend?

“In the postseason, there’s always a little more energy to go out there and score more points,” said OSU’s Dean Hamiti Jr., who is the top seed at 174 pounds. “If there’s a big crowd, there’s more energy and you just feel it when you walk in there.”

Oklahoma State wrestling ended Day 1 of the Big 12 Championships with six wrestlers in the finals and a 17-point lead.